Ian Ayre, the commercial director of English soccer club Liverpool, has paid tribute to the club's Spanish links, following the acquisition of the Spain Tourist Board as a sponsor and the success of Spanish driver Adrian Valles in the team's Superleague Formula motorsport franchise.
Turespaña, the Spain Tourism Board, signed a three-year contract with the club, which is managed by Rafa Benitez and has a number of Spanish stars including goalkeeper Pepe Reina and striker Fernando Torres. Click to continue reading...

Everywhere you look or listen, Rafa Benitez's ability to manage Liverpool Football Club is being questioned. I've not been immune to criticising the Spaniard myself, as followers of the Soccerlens Podcast will testify, but I'm far from alone in highlighting his deficiencies. Even Liverpool's loyalist fans are split on whether the goatee-ed one is still the man they want to lead them forward.

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Hello all. For a friday post, usually, there'd be a match preview of some sort. There are some good international matches over the next few days.

The Irish take on the French in what I see as even a contest as it is in Rugby. Then there are the equally intriguing Bosnia vs Portugal, Algeria vs Egypt, New Zealand vs Bahrain etc etc.

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Earlier today, we featured the review of the book 'Secret Diary of a Liverpool Scout' which, I think is a must read for all Liverpool fans. Now here's a chat with the writer of the book Simon Hughes about what went into the writing of the book. We hope you'll enjoy.
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Despite 8 defeats in 15 games this season, JODY DANIELS refuses to give up hope, and is confident that if Liverpool fans keep the faith, their loyalty will eventually be rewarded.
In my view, fans publicly chastising the club Manager/Owners (or accepting the pessimistic, bias and prejudiced stories written by the media) is totally against the spirit of Liverpool FC. Click to continue reading...

Scaremongering about the extent of Liverpool FC's debt under Hicks and Gillett is rife these days, with fans groups and the media alike painting a picture of irreversible gloom and impending financial meltdown. What is the truth of the situation? Do H+G deserve such villification? TAF MCDONALD analyses the reality of Liverpool FC's debt level, and comes up with some surprising results. Click to continue reading...

Former teammates; Alonso and Gerrard

I really can't wait to read the December installment of FourFourTwo Magazine. In this issue Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard finally states what we all know: the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid has undeniably damaged the Merseyside club.

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English Premier League club Liverpool may have had a difficult week on the pitch, but has had a great time off it, adding its second new sponsor in three days.
Halliwell Jones BMW will become the club's official supplier of motor vehicles this season, a position which entitles it to 'prominent exposure at Anfield, engagement with Liverpool Football Club's fan base and the opportunity to provide fans with unique football and motoring experiences. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool, the English soccer club which signed a record shirt sponsorship deal with Standard Chartered earlier this year, has agreed another lucrative partnership.
The club will be backed by 188Bet, the online betting company which already has partnerships in place with Aston Villa, Chelsea, Bolton and Wigan. Click to continue reading...

With Liverpool preparing to play Fulham at Craven Cottage in a matter of hours, injury problems continue to plague the the Anfield club. Captain and perennial talisman Steven Gerrard will not play due to his nagging groin injury, while fullback Glen Johnson will miss action because of a thigh strain.

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News tonight that Steven Gerrard may need surgery on his troublesome groin injury will be meet with dismay by Liverpool football club and its fans.Gerrard, after all, got injured playing for England against the Ukraine when England had already qualified for next year's World Cup so what was he doing playing in that match in the first place? Click to continue reading...

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Liverpool's Andriy Voronin has held talks with manager Rafa Benitez over his lack of first-team football, according to the striker's agent.

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The kind of performance that silences critics.

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Well that was just what the doctor ordered...and then some. Its hard to imagine a more perfect result for Rafa and Liverpool Football Club, obviously having Javier Mascherano sent off late on was not ideal but in many ways him giving his all for the team all the way until the last seconds, hence the late challenge on Edwin Van der Sar, is in many ways a good thing and shows that the Argentine is mentally back on the ball.

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Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow has backed under-fire boss Rafael Benitez and insisted the Reds will not fire the Spaniard even if they fail to win the Premier League.
Benitez has come under pressure in recent weeks after the Merseysiders suffered four defeats in a row and face Manchester United at Anfield today in desperate need of a win to avoid slipping 10 points behind their bitter rivals. Click to continue reading...

It's been a week of hell for the players and supporters of Liverpool Football Club, but a much deserved 2-0 win against their arch-enemy Manchester United Sunday will remove the gloom and doom on Merseyside and offer Rafael Benitez vindication as a football manager.

Simply put, Liverpool were deserved winners in this game.

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Its a game that's as big as it gets for Liverpool afternoon.Yes its our hated enemy, Man Utd at Anfield in a game which will define our season.Win and we are right back in contention for the league.Lose and our season is over, its that big a match.
With six defeats already this season, four in the Premiership, things have not been going well at Liverpool, to say the least. Click to continue reading...

It happens quite a lot nowadays in Liverpool. A man (or woman) walks into a room, bearing a small pin-badge on their clothing, and instantly gets the thumbs-up. The badge may be understated, but its emblem, and what it stands for, is most definitely not.
Arms outstretched, with a red scarf around his neck, Bill Shankly is captured forever in his most famous pose. Click to continue reading...

As I sit and wait my turn to speak to the man appointed to replace Rick Parry at Anfield, two fellow journalists look at each other and say: "He's good, he's bloody good," before looking at me with crumpled smiles insinuating I'd have a job on my hands getting Liverpool's managing director to say something dramatic. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool Football Club today announced the Spain Tourism Board has signed a three-year deal with the Reds to become the club's 'Official Destination Partner'.
Liverpool FC have a well established affinity with Spain and the deal will enable the Spain Tourism Board, also known as Turespana, to promote Spain's beauty and diversity to a worldwide audience, commencing from this season. Click to continue reading...

There's been a lot of debate in the media regarding Rafael Benitez's position as manager as Liverpool football club and we would like to know what you think? Should he be sacked?
Liverpool have now lost 4 games in a row and are heading into a crunch derby game with Manchester United at the weekend, with Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres both struggling to be fit in time for the match.

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Interesting trivia question there "Who were the first Liverpool FC players to play for England?". It is of course a trick question because 4 players of Liverpool Football Club (as in Rugby Football) took part in the very first rugby international in 1871.

Step forward J.

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Saudi Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdulla has said his F6 company hopes to finalise talks over a major Liverpool share deal.
Speaking to the press as Liverpool co-owner George Gillett visited Riyadh, Prince Faisal said: "Our negotiations to buy shares in Liverpool are ongoing, meetings are taking place and we might be in the final stages in the coming days. Click to continue reading...

Liverpool assistant manager Sammy Lee has stressed the importance of the club's international players returning to training this week fully focused on their domestic duties.
A host of Reds stars have been representing their countries across the world during the international break and Lee maintains that their mindset must change quickly once they are back at the clubs' training centre at Melwood. Click to continue reading...

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Saudi prince: Liverpool talks near 'final stage'

Prince Faisal says his company's negotiations to buy shares in Liverpool are ongoing.

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German hotshot declares love for Merseyside outfit.

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Germany striker Miroslav Klose has revealed that he would like to join either Liverpool or Inter Milan when he eventually leaves Bayern Munich.
The 31-year-old has scored goals consistently throughout his career, netting 44 and 53 in the league for previous clubs Kaiserslautern and Werder Bremen prior to signing on the dotted line at the Allianz Arena.

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The disharmony plaguing the Liverpool boardroom has been laid bare again after Tom Hicks called the bluff of George Gillett Jr., his co-owner, by letting it be known that he would allow Gillett to sell his 50pc stake in the club.
The war of attrition between the Americans has been stepped up over the past fortnight, with Gillett playing host to Prince Faisal bin Fahd bin Abdullah al-Saud, a potential investor, during a rare visit to Anfield and scheduling talks with the Saudi in Jeddah this week, without discussing the negotiations with Hicks before they became public knowledge. Click to continue reading...

Dutch international Dirk Kuyt has stressed how he is enjoying life on Merseyside with Liverpool despite the club's poor start to the season.
The striker, who played for his homeland in a friendly against the Socceroos in Australia this week, is expected to feature against Sunderland despite his long round-trip and hopes that the Reds can now focus on getting their title challenge back on track. Click to continue reading...

Reports in the press say that George Gillette is flying to the Middle-East this week in an effort to sell his 50% share in Liverpool Fc. Great news I am sure you will all agree, that man and his partner Tom Hicks have been a disaster for Liverpool since they stole the club from us over two years ago. Click to continue reading...

Ever wondered what a Saudi Prince likes to do in his spare time? Well, it's not marriage counselling according to Prince Faisal's aide Barry Didato.

According to Didato, the Saudi Royal could be set for a takeover bid of Liverpool football club but he still has concerns over the club's debt and does not want to get involved in any dispute between co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

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And not a moment too soon. Or it's still too late. Depends on who you ask. Regardless, Liverpool's newest 20 million Euro man is nearing a return...although I'm not sure if it's a return if he's never played. But it can't be a bad thing, can it?

This news coming off a bad week for Liverpool Football Club, no bones about it.

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If you believe Liverpool manager Raphael Benitez there are few midfielders more suited for the Premier League than Lucas Leiva. After all, Benitez has spent much of his 2009-2010 campaign lobbying on behalf of the twenty-two year old Brazilian. Benitez praises Levia's work rate and dedication to the team, all the while ignoring his glaring deficiencies.

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Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr., the owners of Liverpool, have been issued with an ultimatum by the club's bankers to attract investors to reduce the club's debt or to sell up.
A statement released on behalf of Hicks and Gillett yesterday provided official confirmation for the first time that a search for new funds is under way, with Rothschild and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the investment banks, leading the search. Click to continue reading...

Dirk Kuyt today spoke of his immense pride at the prospect of matching Ian Rush's European Cup goals tally.
Kuyt is just two shy of Rush in Europe's premier club competition after taking his haul to 12 against Debrecen.
If the Dutchman draws level with his Welsh predecessor, only Steven Gerrard with 28 will have scored more Champions League goals for Liverpool. Click to continue reading...

Premier League clubs made approaches for top notch Spanish striker.

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Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez rates Fernando Torres at £70 million.

After his hat-trick against Hull City, Benitez said of the £21 million signing: "That was an awful lot of money for us, but I never had the slightest doubt he would be worth every penny.

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Romanticism and nostalgia - both are integral to the Liverpool fan experience, and when one hears the words "Liverpool Football Club", you almost expect the word ‘history' to pop up somewhere. But what exactly does history mean in this day and age, and is it actually important to the club's prospects of success? Click to continue reading...