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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Liverpool fans paint PJ red to celebrate Premier League victory
PETALING JAYA: Dataran 3 Two Square was awash in a sea of red on Saturday as more than 600 Liverpool fans flooded the area to celebrate the Reds' latest Premier League triumph. Organised by KL Kopites, the official Liverpool supporters' club in Malaysia, the event featured a fully-wrapped Liverpool-themed double-decker bus, photo ops with a replica Premier League trophy, and lucky draw giveaways that had fans roaring with delight. Liverpool clinched their second title in five years in emphatic fashion on April 27, thumping Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield to give new boss Arne Slot the perfect debut season. The Dutchman's side sealed the league with four games to spare, equalling Manchester United's record of 20 top-flight titles. "It's the first time we've done a proper 'bus parade' here in Malaysia," said KL Kopites president Sashidaran Nair. "We had this planned in 2020 when Liverpool won the league under Jurgen Klopp — the bus was booked. But then COVID-19 hit, and we had to cancel everything. "This year, we're giving the fans something special. They can hop on the bus, take pictures with the trophy replica. It's all about recreating that iconic Liverpool celebration atmosphere." The event also saw over 40 prizes up for grabs, including match tickets to Anfield and autographed jerseys from Reds legends Harry Kewell and Lucas Leiva. Veteran fan Jordan Chan, 47, who's supported the club since the 1990s, said the parade was like a dream come true. "This kind of celebration gives me a whole new experience — it's like being in Liverpool," he said. For 25-year-old Megat Amir Irham Ahmad Mahidin, it was a long-awaited moment. "I didn't get to celebrate the 2019-2020 title win because of the lockdowns," he said.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
KL Kopites bring buzz to M'sia to celebrate title triumph
DATARAN 3 Two (3 Two Square) here was a sea of red today when more than 600 die-hard Liverpool supporters flooded the venue to celebrate the Reds' latest English Premier League title triumph. The event, organised by KL Kopites, the official Liverpool supporters' club, also featured a double-decker bus fully wrapped in Liverpool colours. Liverpool clinched their second EPL title in five years when Arne Slot, in his first season as manager of the Mighty Reds, guided his men to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on April 27 to take an unassailable lead with four matches to spare. It was Liverpool's second EPL title since winning it in the 2019/2020 COVID-19-hit season under charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph is all the more special as it also saw Liverpool equalling Manchester United's record of 20 top-flight English League titles. KL Kopites president Sashidaran Nair said this is the first time they are organising a proper 'bus parade' ever held in Malaysia. 'The idea started back in 2020 when Liverpool won the league (under manager Jurgen Klopp). We had already booked the bus but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to postpone it. 'This year, we're not only celebrating, but also giving fans a real experience. Everyone can board the bus and take photos with a replica of the Premier League trophy on top of the bus,' he told Bernama during the event. He said the KL Kopites also gave away more than 40 lucky draw prizes, including match tickets to Anfield and signed jerseys by former Liverpool players Harry Kewell and Lucas Leiva. Meanwhile, Jordan Chan, 47, who has been a Liverpool supporter since the 1990s, said he was excited to participate in the 'bus parade'. 'As someone who has supported Liverpool for a long time, this kind of celebration really gives me a whole new experience,' he said. Twenty-five-year-old Megat Amir Irham Ahmad Mahidin was just as thrilled to finally celebrate properly with other Liverpool fans after being unable to do so in 2020 due to the pandemic. 'I didn't get to celebrate our team's title triumph in the 2019-2020 season because of the pandemic and the lockdown. So, this time I want to celebrate non-stop with all the other Liverpool supporters who are here today,' he said.
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
YNWA as KL Kopites bring Anfield buzz to M'sia to celebrate Liverpool's title triumph
DATARAN 3 Two (3 Two Square) here was a sea of red today when more than 600 die-hard Liverpool supporters flooded the venue to celebrate the Reds' latest English Premier League title triumph. The event, organised by KL Kopites, the official Liverpool supporters' club, also featured a double-decker bus fully wrapped in Liverpool colours. Liverpool clinched their second EPL title in five years when Arne Slot, in his first season as manager of the Mighty Reds, guided his men to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at Anfield on April 27 to take an unassailable lead with four matches to spare. It was Liverpool's second EPL title since winning it in the 2019/2020 COVID-19-hit season under charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp. The latest triumph is all the more special as it also saw Liverpool equalling Manchester United's record of 20 top-flight English League titles. KL Kopites president Sashidaran Nair said this is the first time they are organising a proper 'bus parade' ever held in Malaysia. 'The idea started back in 2020 when Liverpool won the league (under manager Jurgen Klopp). We had already booked the bus but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to postpone it. 'This year, we're not only celebrating, but also giving fans a real experience. Everyone can board the bus and take photos with a replica of the Premier League trophy on top of the bus,' he told Bernama during the event. He said the KL Kopites also gave away more than 40 lucky draw prizes, including match tickets to Anfield and signed jerseys by former Liverpool players Harry Kewell and Lucas Leiva. Meanwhile, Jordan Chan, 47, who has been a Liverpool supporter since the 1990s, said he was excited to participate in the 'bus parade'. 'As someone who has supported Liverpool for a long time, this kind of celebration really gives me a whole new experience,' he said. Twenty-five-year-old Megat Amir Irham Ahmad Mahidin was just as thrilled to finally celebrate properly with other Liverpool fans after being unable to do so in 2020 due to the pandemic. 'I didn't get to celebrate our team's title triumph in the 2019-2020 season because of the pandemic and the lockdown. So, this time I want to celebrate non-stop with all the other Liverpool supporters who are here today,' he said.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Liverpool sign Jeremie Frimpong in £29.5m transfer… as Trent Alexander-Arnold exit pays for first of THREE instalments
JEREMIE FRIMPONG has c ompleted his £29.5million move to Liverpool. The right-back, 24 , touched down in the UK on Tuesday after the Premier League champions met his release clause, which they will pay in three annual instalments. 2 Jeremie Frimpong has officially joined Liverpool before the start of the window Liverpool have The 12-cap Dutch international becomes Arne Slot's first summer signing, with his bargain fee a big role in the club's decision to pursue him. His arrival coincides with the , who is set to join . Frimpong, who has penned a "long-term deal" will compete with homegrown talent , 21, for the right-back spot. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL He builds on the Dutch influence at Anfield, alongside captain Virgil van Dijk , and . Kop boss Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp and won the league title during his first season in charge, is also from the Netherlands. Speaking to the Reds' website upon signing, Frimpong said: "It went quite easy. Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer. "For me, it was like, 'Whatever you guys do, just get this done', [speaking to] my agents: 'Just get this done.' Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "Liverpool fans, I'm going to give my all, my energy, my work-rate and hopefully we can win together, we celebrate together, get everything together. "I'm just excited to be here. Thank you guys for accepting me and I won't let you guys down and I'll give you the energy that you guys want." Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong reveals why he snubbed Liverpool and chose Man City last time Reds tried to sign him 2 Frimpong was a key part of the Leverkusen team that pipped to the 2023/24 Bundesliga title , starting 25 league games. After finishing second behind Bayern this season, Leverkusen are also set to lose Liverpool were tipped to get Wirtz too, but Real Madrid and Bayern have entered the race for the 22-year-old attacking midfielder. Signing Frimpong adds to the number of home-grown players on the Reds' books. He would qualify as homegrown as he spent nine years in England when he was on Manchester City's books from age nine. While Liverpool will miss Alexander-Arnold's attacking prowess, Frimpong has scored five goals this season and can operate as a right winger. Frimpong recently revealed that he was close to joining Liverpool as a kid. The Kop new-boy told "I was going to sign for them, but back then, driving wasn't a thing. My family wasn't driving and it was far. "Man City was local, so it made more sense. It was 15 minutes on the bus." After failing to get onto Pep Guardiola's radar at City, Frimpong joined and won the domestic Scottish treble during his first season north of the border. Liverpool are also interested in Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who is valued at £45m.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Liverpool make £109million offer for Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz
The Reds' second bid for the Germany international, which includes add-ons, would make him the most expensive signing in the club's history if it is accepted by Leverkusen. Wirtz was a star performer in Leverkusen's domestic league and cup triumph in the 2023-24 season and also shone for Germany in last summer's Euros. Liverpool are also in talks to sign Jeremie Frimpong, pictured (Joris Verwijst/PA) The 22-year-old featured in 31 Bundesliga matches in the season just ended, scoring 10 goals. The Reds are also close to signing another Leverkusen player, Jeremie Frimpong. Liverpool are understood to have triggered a £30m release clause for the Netherlands international and are holding a medical for the player this week.
