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South Wales Guardian
41 minutes ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Liverpool boss Arne Slot pleased to see 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha having an impact
Ngumoha, who joined from Chelsea a year ago, has been one of the stand-out players in the Reds' two matches in the Far East and produced another impressive cameo off the bench, capped by a brilliant individual strike, in a 3-1 over Yokohama F Marinos in Tokyo. Fellow academy graduate Trey Nyoni, 18 last month, scored Liverpool's second goal after club-record signing Florian Wirtz had opened his account for the club with the equaliser just after the hour mark. Love it, Rio ✨ — Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 30, 2025 Liverpool's spending this summer may be approaching £300million, but Slot believes there is always a place for academy players who can contribute. 'Rio again showed the quality he has and that's nice for us because we have a lot of very good players,' Slot said at his post-match press conference. 'But to get some very good players through the academy is always helpful and always gives energy to a team as well. 'It's always nice to see young players from 16, 17 or 18 years old already impacting a game. If you are 16 and you can impact the game like he did, that's definitely worth a compliment.' Slot did, however, sound a word of caution. 'There was also a moment in the game where he should have squared it to Macca (Alexis Mac Allister) or Curtis (Jones) so (there are) also learning parts for him,' he added. Forward Hugo Ekitike made his first start since last week's £79million move from Eintracht Frankfurt and played the first 45 minutes, while another new signing, Giorgi Mamardashvili, started in goal after Alisson Becker returned to Brazil for personal reasons. After conceding 10 minutes into the second half Liverpool turned things around with the help of their youngsters. 'More than a few times there were some very good moments in build-up, but what I also saw in the goal we conceded and in the first half the big chance we conceded was that we had to work harder in those moments to sprint back than we did,' said Slot. 'That is something that also happened to us when we played Milan. It could be (to do) with a tough training camp and it could be (to do) with the heat circumstances – but that's something that we definitely have to improve towards Bilbao (on Monday). 'I thought last season was already tough, but if you look at what all the Premier League teams are doing, the Premier League is even going to get stronger. Hugo's first appearance for the Reds 🤩🔴 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 30, 2025 'We need to be ready for that – that's where my full focus is at the moment. 'We are making steps forward, but I also didn't forget that last season I went to Wembley, having to look at Newcastle lifting a trophy. 'In two weeks we go there again so I hope we show a different face in that final, the Community Shield, than we did in the League Cup final.'
NDTV
5 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Bayern Munich Sign Forward Luis Diaz From Liverpool
Bayern Munich on Wednesday completed the signing of forward Luis Diaz from Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported fee that could rise to 75 million euros ($86.5 million). The Colombian, who won the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup during his time at Anfield, has signed a contract with the Bundesliga champions until 2029. "In Luis Diaz, we have succeeded in bringing in one of the best left wingers in the Premier League," said Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen. "He brings real player character from Liverpool to FC Bayern -- he's won silverware with every one of his clubs to date." Diaz, 28, said he was "very happy" with the move to the German club. "It means a lot to me to be part of FC Bayern," he said. "They're one of the biggest clubs in the world. I want to help my new team with my way of playing football and my character. "My goal is to win every possible title, and that's what we'll work for every day as a team." Diaz made 50 appearances and scored 17 goals in all competitions last season as Arne Slot's team clinched the English title for the 20th time. Diaz was left out of Liverpool's 4-2 friendly defeat against AC Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday as speculation mounted over his future. Diaz's signing gives Bayern a quality replacement for Germany forward Jamal Musiala, who has been ruled out for a "long period" after he suffered a broken leg and dislocated ankle at the recent Club World Cup.
Irish Independent
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Bohemians and Dundalk pay tribute following the death of league-winning striker Sean Sheehy, aged 73
Bohemians and Dundalk have led the tribute to former players Sean Sheehy, the man who played such a key role in their league title successes 50 years ago. The Dubliner, who has passed away at the age of 73, began his senior career with Dundalk and had cross-channel spells with Preston, Huddersfield and Norwich before a move back home in 1974. He made an immediate impact with Bohs, winning a League Cup title in his first season there, 1974/75, while he also scored the decisive goal which landed Bohs the league that season.
Irish Independent
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Bohemians and Dundalk pay tribute following the death of league-winning striker Séan Sheehy, aged 73
Bohemians and Dundalk have led the tribute to former players Séan Sheehy, the man who played such a key role in their league title successes 50 years ago. The Dubliner, who has passed away at the age of 73, began his senior career with Dundalk and had cross-channel spells with Preston, Huddersfield and Norwich before a move back home in 1974. He made an immediate impact with Bohs, winning a League Cup title in his first season there, 1974/75, while he also scored the decisive goal which landed Bohs the league that season.
Al-Ahram Weekly
7 hours ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Bayern Munich sign forward Luis Diaz from Liverpool - World
Bayern Munich on Wednesday completed the signing of forward Luis Diaz from Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported fee that could rise to 75 million euros ($86.5 million). The Colombian, who won the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup during his time at Anfield, has signed a contract with the Bundesliga champions until 2029. "In Luis Diaz, we have succeeded in bringing in one of the best left wingers in the Premier League," said Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen. "He brings real player character from Liverpool to FC Bayern -- he's won silverware with every one of his clubs to date." Diaz, 28, said he was "very happy" with the move to the German club. "It means a lot to me to be part of FC Bayern," he said. "They're one of the biggest clubs in the world. I want to help my new team with my way of playing football and my character. "My goal is to win every possible title, and that's what we'll work for every day as a team." Diaz made 50 appearances and scored 17 goals in all competitions last season as Arne Slot's team clinched the English title for the 20th time. Diaz was left out of Liverpool's 4-2 friendly defeat against AC Milan in Hong Kong on Saturday as speculation mounted over his future. Diaz's signing gives Bayern a quality replacement for Germany forward Jamal Musiala, who has been ruled out for a "long period" after he suffered a broken leg and dislocated ankle at the recent Club World Cup. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
