Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson struggled to put into words how it felt to end the club’s 30-year wait for a top-flight title after they were crowned Premier League champions on Thursday evening.
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Football rumours from the media Jun 26, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Celebrations start as Liverpool end wait for Premier League title
An emotional Jurgen Klopp revealed winning Liverpool’s first league title since 1990 was “more than he ever dreamed of” after the trophy was secured without them kicking a ball.
The key games of Liverpool’s title-winning season
Liverpool secured their first top-flight title since 1990 in record time with seven matches remaining, beating the previous Premier League best of five by Manchester United in 2000-01 and Manchester City in 2017-18.
Liverpool’s title-winning season in pictures
Liverpool secured a first top-flight title in 30 years on Thursday night as Manchester City’s reign came to an end with defeat at Chelsea.
Liverpool end wait for Premier League title
Liverpool’s 30-year wait for a league title is over after they were confirmed as Premier League champions.
FIFA still to fix new date for new Club World Cup
FIFA outlined its sporting and economic path out of the Covid-19 crisis on Thursday, although no date has yet been fixed for its expanded Club World Cup.
Leighton Baines to stay at Everton until end of season at least
Everton defender Leighton Baines has agreed a short-term contract extension as he mulls over a one-year deal, the club have announced.
Dwight Gayle ‘banging on the door’ to force his way into Newcastle team
Dwight Gayle is hoping he has caught Steve Bruce’s eye as he attempts to end a difficult season in a positive way.
We have to dream big – Raul Jimenez urges Wolves to push for Champions League
Raul Jimenez has told Wolves to dream big as they chase Champions League qualification.
Steve Bruce bitter following bite from old friend Ahmed Elmohamady
Steve Bruce was hit by friendly fire as Aston Villa substitute Ahmed Elmohamady denied Newcastle victory at St James’ Park.
Lampard hails ‘brave’ Sterling in equality battle but warns against naming names
Frank Lampard believes Raheem Sterling was wrong to compare individual managers but hailed the Manchester City forward’s “brave” fight for equality.
Pep Guardiola calls on Manchester City to overcome Sergio Aguero absence
Pep Guardiola has challenged Manchester City to overcome the potential absence of Sergio Aguero for the remainder of the season.
SPFL lodges defence to legal challenge raised by Hearts and Partick Thistle
The Scottish Professional Football League has lodged its defence to the legal challenge raised by Hearts and Partick Thistle – and sought to take central control of any similar controversy.
Ahmed Elmohamady denies Newcastle to boost Aston Villa survival bid
Former Sunderland winger Ahmed Elmohamady scored from the bench to deny Newcastle victory and boost Aston Villa’s bid for Premier League survival.
Government ‘concerned’ at Saudi Arabia involvement in Premier League TV piracy
The Government has expressed its “concern” at a report which found Saudi Arabia had facilitated the operations of a pirate network illegally broadcasting Premier League football.
Jorginho back from suspension for Chelsea
Italy midfielder Jorginho can return following suspension for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Phil Bardsley back in Burnley contention for Watford match
Burnley remain without Ashley Barnes, Chris Wood and Johann Berg Gudmundsson for Thursday’s visit of Watford but Phil Bardsley is available after agreeing fresh terms with the club.
Banner organisers won’t undermine Burnley’s ‘fantastic’ community work – Dyche
Sean Dyche is keen to ensure the actions of a minority do not overshadow the work done by Burnley in the community after a banner bearing the slogan ‘White Lives Matter’ was flown over the Etihad Stadium during their match against Manchester City.
Iffy Onuora fears a lack of black leadership roles in football in 10 years’ time
The same conversations about the lack of black people in leadership positions in football are likely to still be happening in 10 years’ time, despite the Black Lives Matter movement placing increased focus on the issue.