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World Cup 2018

Covering the 2018 FIFA World Cup from an LFC perspective; the Reds’ players involved, scouting those being linked with Liverpool, a daily blog on what to look out for, and plenty more.

Experience, game time & highlights: How every Liverpool player fared at the 2018 World Cup

Jul 18, 2018Jul 16, 2018

Dejan Lovren reflects with pride after Croatia’s heartbreak in World Cup final

Jul 15, 2018

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Wednesday, July 11, 2018: England's Jordan Henderson is substituted by England's manager Gareth Southgate during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Semi-Final match between Croatia and England at the Luzhniki Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Jordan Henderson gives heartbreaking take on England’s World Cup exit

Jul 12, 2018

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Wednesday, July 11, 2018: Croatia's Dejan Lovren celebrates after the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Semi-Final match between Croatia and England at the Luzhniki Stadium. Croatia won 2-1 after extra-time. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Dejan Lovren claims he is “one of the best defenders in the world” after Croatia triumph

Jul 12, 2018

England's Jordan Henderson during the FIFA World Cup Group G match at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium

Joe Gomez “buzzing” for Jordan Henderson ahead of England’s World Cup semi-final

Jul 11, 2018

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Tuesday, July 3, 2018: England's captain Harry Kane celebrates scoring the first goal with team-mates during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at the Spartak Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

England & Croatia look to join ruthless France in World Cup final

Jul 11, 2018

England's Jordan Henderson during the FIFA World Cup Group G match at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium

Jordan Henderson on the similarities between Gareth Southgate and Jurgen Klopp

Jul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018

Sweden vs England SAMARA, SA - 07.07.2018: SWEDEN VS ENGLAND - Harry MAGUIRE of England celebrates his goal during the game between Sweden and England valid for the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup held at the Samara Arena in Samara, Russia. (Photo: Rodolfo Buhrer/La Imagem/Fotoarena)

Jordan Henderson and Dejan Lovren to battle for a place in the World Cup final

Jul 8, 2018Jul 8, 2018

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Wednesday, June 27, 2018: Brazil's unused substitute Roberto Firmino, with a tattoo 'Love Life' on the fingers of his left hand, on the bench before the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Group E match between Serbia and Brazil at the Spartak Stadium. Brazil won 2-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The good, the bad and the Neymar as World Cup 2018 becomes a European affair

Jul 6, 2018

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - Sunday, June 17, 2018: A Russia supporter celebrates as his side beat Egypt 3-1 during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Group A match between Russia and Egypt at the Saint Petersburg Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

World Cup 2018: What it was like to visit Russia

Jul 6, 2018Jul 5, 2018

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Tuesday, July 3, 2018: England's Jordan Henderson during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at the Spartak Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Snide Colombia get their just desserts as England finally win a shootout

Jul 9, 2018Jul 4, 2018

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, June 3, 2018: Brazil's Roberto Firmino during an international friendly between Brazil and Croatia at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Roberto Firmino backed for World Cup starting role after goalscoring cameo for Brazil

Jul 3, 2018

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, June 3, 2018: Brazil and Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the second goal during an international friendly between Brazil and Croatia at Anfield. Brazil won 2-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Firmino on target, Neymar’s antics bore us, while Bilic tells it how it is

Jul 2, 2018

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Sunday, July 1, 2018: Adios... Spain's Sergio Ramos looks dejected after losing 4-3 on penalties during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Ramos left in tears as De Gea flops & Dejan Lovren reaches the World Cup quarter-finals

Jul 3, 2018Jul 1, 2018

Messi & Ronaldo’s fortunes fade as a World Cup star is born in Kylian Mbappe

Jul 1, 2018

Quick guide to Liverpool’s players and transfer targets for the last 16 of the World Cup

Jun 29, 2018

England's Trent Alexander-Arnold during the FIFA World Cup Group G match at Kaliningrad Stadium - Owen Humphreys/PA Wire/PA Images

Trent Alexander-Arnold draws positive reviews after World Cup debut for England

Jun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018

England's Trent Alexander-Arnold during the International Friendly match at Elland Road, Leeds

Sadio Mane exits World Cup but a proud night for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Jun 28, 2018

Two Liverpool targets fail to impress as Germany crash out and Brazil progress

Jun 28, 2018Jun 27, 2018

The good, the bad and the Maradona as Argentina set up exciting last-16 clash

Jun 26, 2018

Referee Careers whistles penalty in the Fifa World Cup Russia 2018, Group B, football match between IRAN V PORTUGAL in MORDOVIA ARENA STADIUM in SARANSK. ( Marco Iacobucci / IPA/IPA MilestoneMedia/PA Images)

VAR in the spotlight again on memorable night of World Cup action

Jun 26, 2018Jun 25, 2018

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - Sunday, June 17, 2018: Egypt's Mohamed Salah during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Group A match between Russia and Egypt at the Saint Petersburg Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Mohamed Salah nets his 50th goal of the season as Egypt exit World Cup

Jun 25, 2018

Yerry Mina (Barcelona), FEBURUARY 11, 2018 - Football / Soccer : Spanish "La Liga Santander" match FC Barcelona 0-0 Getafe CF at the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Mutsu Kawamori/AFLO) [3604]

Yerry Mina watch: Assessing centre-back’s star performance at the World Cup

Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018

YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 24, 2018: Senegal's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Group H match against Japan at Yekaterinburg Arena. Sergei Bobylev/TASS

Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane impress in World Cup action on Sunday

Jun 25, 2018Jun 24, 2018

BERLIN, GERMANY - Saturday, July 29, 2017: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before a preseason friendly match celebrating 125 years of football for Liverpool and Hertha BSC Berlin at the Olympic Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

The World Cup teams and players who best mirror Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp

Jun 24, 2018

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - Saturday, June 23, 2018: Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the second goal during the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 Group G match between Belgium and Tunisia at the Spartak Stadium. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Kroos to the rescue but Boateng resembles a pub player – World Cup talking points

Jun 24, 2018

(180622) -- KALININGRAD, June 22, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland celebrates victory after the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group E match between Switzerland and Serbia in Kaliningrad, Russia, June 22, 2018. Switzerland won 2-1. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

Shaqiri shines, Firmino influential, and a brilliant use of VAR – World Cup talking points

Jun 23, 2018

England World Cup duo on Oxlade-Chamberlain injury and meeting Mane in the knock-outs

Jun 22, 2018

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, June 3, 2018: Croatia's Dejan Lovren lines-up before an international friendly between Brazil and Croatia at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Lovren immaculate, Argentina a shambles & France unconvincing – World Cup talking points

Jun 21, 2018

NANNING, CHINA - Friday, March 23, 2018: Uruguay's Luis Suárez during the 2018 Gree China Cup International Football Championship match between Uruguay and Czech Republic at the Guangxi Sports Centre. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Success for VAR, big guns struggle, now for Lovren vs. Messi

Jun 20, 2018

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