It emerged on Tuesday that Benfica coach José Mourinho was the preferred candidate to replace Real Madrid’s Álvaro Arbeloa this summer. The Portuguese coach really wants to return to the Santiago Bernabéu and has a clause in his contract with Benfica that would allow him to do so for only 3 million euros. He currently…
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he hopes Florian Wirtz has a fantastic World Cup. Wirtz joined Liverpool in June 2025, after Klopp left the club, and has scored seven goals in all competitions for the Reds. Advertisement In an interview with BBC Sport, when asked who he thinks will be the standout players in…
Spencer Mossman’s analysis of Liverpool’s form since the end of the 2025/26 season indicates that the Reds are on course to finish in fifth place this season. The Merseysiders are currently fair within the Champions League places (assuming England takes the extra place in coefficient scores). DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL KOP EMPIRE APP TO GET THE…
The last remodeling of Liverpool’s midfield was in 2023. Jurgen Klopp and then sporting director Jorg Schmadtke revamped the Reds’ midfield, bringing in the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch. Advertisement It’s fair to say those deals have been a success, with Liverpool adding the EFL Cup to their…
Arsenal have been working with throw-in coach and specialist Thomas Gronnemark, according to the Sun. The Gunners have earned a reputation for being dangerous from set pieces under Mikel Arteta, and the Emirates Stadium club want to continue improving. Arsenal have now engaged the services of Gronnemark, who once worked under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool….
Real Madrid: a former legend ready to take the bench! Real Madrid: a former club legend ready to succeed Xabi Alonso A few hours before the decisive clash against Manchester City, Xabi Alonso’s future at Real Madrid seems more uncertain than ever. The former midfielder is probably fighting for his position: anything less than a…
