Liverpool face up to long season without Van Dijk

Liverpool face up to long season without Van Dijk 1

Liverpool's Premier League title defence was rocked on Sunday when the club confirmed key defender Virgil van Dijk has suffered knee ligament damage amid reports the Dutchman could miss the rest of the season.
Liverpool power past Man Utd, go 16 points clear

Liverpool power past Man Utd, go 16 points clear 1

A 13th straight league win since the sides last met at Old Trafford in October continues Liverpool's relentless run towards a first league title in 30 years.
Liverpool hopeful on Van Dijk fitness for Club World Cup final

Liverpool hopeful on Van Dijk fitness for Club World Cup final 1

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hopeful Virgil van Dijk will be fit to play in Saturday's (Dec 21) Club World Cup final against Flamengo after the Dutchman missed their semi-final.
Messi wins sixth Ballon d'Or as Rapinoe takes women's prize

Messi wins sixth Ballon d'Or as Rapinoe takes women's prize 1

Lionel Messi won a record sixth men's Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday (Dec 2) evening, while USA World Cup superstar Megan Rapinoe claimed the women's prize.
Messi wins FIFA player of the year as Ronaldo skips ceremony

Messi wins FIFA player of the year as Ronaldo skips ceremony

Lionel Messi won the FIFA Men's Player of the Year award as beaten rival Cristiano Ronaldo stayed away from the star-studded ceremony in Milan's iconic La Scala Opera House on Monday (Sep 23).
Van Dijk, Messi and Ronaldo vie for UEFA Player of the Year award

Van Dijk, Messi and Ronaldo vie for UEFA Player of the Year award

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil Van Dijk have been shortlisted for the UEFA Player of the Year award, the sport's European governing body said on Thursday (Aug 15).
Portugal defeat Netherlands to win first Nations League

Portugal defeat Netherlands to win first Nations League

Portugal added the inaugural Nations League title to their Euro 2016 triumph as Goncalo Guedes' strike on the hour won an underwhelming final 1-0 against the Netherlands in Porto on Sunday (Jun 9).
I cannot stop Messi alone, admits Van Dijk

I cannot stop Messi alone, admits Van Dijk

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk insists he will not face a personal duel against Lionel Messi in his side's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.
Three things we learned from Bayern Munich vs Liverpool match

Three things we learned from Bayern Munich vs Liverpool match

Sadio Mane scored twice as Liverpool ensured there will be four English sides in Friday's Champions League quarter-final draw with a hugely impressive 3-1 win away to Bayern Munich to progress by the same score on aggregate.
Suspended Van Dijk leaves gaping hole in Liverpool defence for Bayern visit

Suspended Van Dijk leaves gaping hole in Liverpool defence for Bayern visit

LIVERPOOL: Fortress Anfield has become even more impenetrable for visiting sides in the 13 months since Liverpool made Virgil van Dijk the world's most expensive defender, but the commanding Dutchman's absence for Bayern Munich's visit in the Champions League leaves Jurgen Klopp with a selection headache.
Salah and Van Dijk seal Christmas top spot for Liverpool

Salah and Van Dijk seal Christmas top spot for Liverpool

Liverpool passed another stringent test of their Premier League title credentials as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk gave them a 2-0 victory at Wolverhampton on Friday (Dec 21) that guarantees top spot at Christmas.
Klopp sorry after wild celebrations following 'weird' Liverpool winner

Klopp sorry after wild celebrations following 'weird' Liverpool winner

Jurgen Klopp apologised for racing onto the pitch amid scenes of ecstasy after Liverpool's freak late winner against Everton at Anfield kept them on the coat-tails of Premier League pacesetters Manchester City.
Van Dijk-led Liverpool defence set for City acid test

Van Dijk-led Liverpool defence set for City acid test

Virgil van Dijk has lived up to his billing as the world's most expensive defender in his short Liverpool career, but shutting out a desperate Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday will be his biggest test yet.
Liverpool vow to spend after posting profit

Liverpool vow to spend after posting profit

Liverpool have pledged to back boss Jurgen Klopp in the transfer market after their accounts returned to profit with a £39 million (US$53 million) surplus recorded in the latest financial results.
Liverpool 'can beat anyone', says Mane

Liverpool 'can beat anyone', says Mane

LONDON: Sadio Mane says Liverpool "can beat any team in the world" as Jurgen Klopp's men chase the Premier League runners-up spot and eye the Champions League quarter-finals.