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'It's getting serious now' - Klopp admits Liverpool future is on the line

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The Reds' poor form has led to speculation surrounding the German's work at the club and he knows his position is in danger if the slump continues Jurgen Klopp admits his future at Liverpool is on the line if he is unable to steer his players out of their recent slump in form following their 3-1 defeat at relegation-threatened Leicester on Monday. Jamie Vardy scored either side of a Danny Drinkwater strike as the reigning Premier League champions started life without Claudio Ranieri with a victory, leaving Liverpool to drop out of the top four. The defeat was Liverpool's fifth in seven outings in all competitions, and although they remain the only top-six side unbeaten against their rivals so far this season, Klopp knows he and his players are playing for their futures. “It's getting more serious now. We all play for our future, myself included," Klopp said following the tie against Leicester. "We get judged every day, especial

Chelsea and Mourinho, Leicester city and Ranieiri..Do footballers now have so much power in the football game? (Editorial)

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On Monday night, Leicester city shocked the football world by beating Liverpool 3-1, and the performance was do dogged and reminiscent of last season's performances that led them to a historic premier league title win. It was their first game following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri and the installment of Craig Shakespeare as caretaker boss, moving the club out of the Premier League bottom three as two goals from Jamie Vardy and a Danny Drinkwater strike saw off Liverpool.   It was gathered that top players in the club like Marc Albrighton, captain Wes Morgan, Jamie Vardy and Kasper Schmeichel met with the club's owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha following their 2-1 Champions League defeat in Seville last week Wednesday to demand for his sack, saying they didn't believe in his abilities anymore, and then on Thursday he was sacked.  Flash back to December 2015, when Chelsea sacked Jose Mourinho, their most successful manager in the history of the club

Barcelona looking to persuade Isco to join as a free agent in 2018

The Catalans are hoping to capitalize on the 24-year-old's awareness that he may never achieve his full potential at Real Madrid and get him to leave Barcelona are hoping to poach Isco from Real Madrid in 2018 by attempting to convince him not to extend his contract in the Spanish capital. The midfielder is currently negotiating an extension at the Bernabeu, even if he has yet to fully convince Zinedine Zidane. And  Goal  understands that Barcelona are hoping to capitalise on uncertainty regarding his place as a starter by promising to make him the heir to Andres Iniesta in the heart of their midfield. Luis Enrique is hoping to persuade the 24-year-old to follow in his footsteps, with the Barca boss leaving Madrid during his playing days to join Barcelona as a free agent in 1996. The Catalans believe they have nothing to lose approaching Isco and would relish the opportunity to get one over on Madrid president Florentino Perez, who has made overtures to Neyma

Jose Mourinho reveals the day he'll retire from football

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Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, fresh from winning the English football league cup on Sunday night, has revealed the particular moment he'll retire from the game of football. Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea last season before he took up a job at Manchester United and after winning the EFL cup was seen looking very emotional. Man U. won Southampton 3-2 at Wembley courtesy of a Zlatan Ibrahimovic double and one from Jesse Lingard.It's the first major honour the Special One has won at Old Trafford - and the fourth time he's won the League Cup as a manager. Asked why he wasn't celebrating, Mourinho said: "It's for them, it's for the fans. I take this because I've won it four times. I take this for me. It's the first one plus the Charity Shield. For the development of the team, there's nothing better than doing it with the feeling of trophies. He claimed that he was right to be emotional – and said that the day footb

Semi naked fan wearing giraffe mask invades pitch and runs towards Arsenal star Alex Iwobi

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 A topless man wearing a giraffe mask invaded Sutton's pitch and made way towards Alex Iwobi during Arsenal's FA Cup match with Sutton United on Monday night. Wearing only boxer shorts, socks, trainers and the mask-  in reference to the Sutton mascot 'Jenny the Giraffe', the man briefly halted the match, then later left the field after his 'naked parade'. Watch the video after the cut...

Former footballer Paul McCarthy dies at 45 after suffering from suspected heart attack

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The former Brighton & Hove Albion defender, who made 217 appearances and scored six goals for the Seagulls between 1988 and 1996, died suddenly on Sunday. Very sad news reaching us this morning that former #BHAFC , Wycombe and Oxford defender Paul McCarthy died suddenly yesterday aged just 45. pic.twitter.com/cPsSztoMH2 — BHAFC ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) February 20, 2017 Source: BHAFC ⚽️ /Twitter The Cork native came through the ranks at Rockmount and played on the same underage teams as current Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane. The Cork native came through the ranks at Rockmount and played on the same underage teams as current Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane.   Paul McCarthy made 259 appearances for Wycombe Wanderers McCarthy joined Brighton as a trainee in 1989 and would also go on to enjoy spells at Wycombe Wanderers, Oxford United, Hornchurch and Ebbsfleet United. He was an important part of the Wycombe team that reached the FA Cup semi-fin