The club is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox, who have hosted the GAA’s Fenway Hurling Classic in three of the last five years.

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Pallotta’s backroom group is focusing more on computer analysis of players and opponents, using methods developed by an American data team, writes David Shonfield

Barcelona vice-president Jordi Mestre claims they signed Philippe Coutinho at a reduced cost despite his £142m (€161m) transfer fee being the second-most expensive in history.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain launched a staunch defence of Philippe Coutinho's commitment to Liverpool following their 4-0 win at Bournemouth.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has laughed off suggestions it was his dream to take charge of Manchester United.

Liverpool have rejected a third bid from Barcelona for wantaway playmaker Philippe Coutinho.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has put thoughts of want-away Philippe Coutinho out of his mind as he concentrates on the vitally-important Champions League play-off against Hoffenheim.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has put thoughts of wantaway Philippe Coutinho out of his mind as he concentrates on the vitally-important Champions League play-off against Hoffenheim.

Philippe Coutinho has submitted a transfer request that has been rejected by Liverpool.

The Premier League is ready to kick off into a 25th campaign on the back of yet another big summer spending spree.

Liverpool have withdrawn Joel Matip from the squad for their match against Manchester United at Old Trafford after FIFA failed to provide the necessary guarantees he was available for selection.

Pep Guardiola believes the challenge of facing Jose Mourinho — and other top managers in the Premier League — can inspire him to reach new heights.

Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores does not understand why English football is so expensive and wants fans to be able to watch the game for free.

Liverpool’s owners have performed a U-turn on proposed ticket increases after apologising to fans for getting their plans wrong.

Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre has defended the club’s owners Fenway Sports Group ahead of a proposed ticket price protest by suggesting fans should “be careful what they wish for”.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson expects manager Jurgen Klopp to bring in reinforcements this summer but believes the current squad can prove they are good enough.

New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he is ‘the Normal One’ and is not setting out to join the ranks of Anfield greats.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Jurgen Klopp has received almost universal backing from those who know the German and believe he will be an ideal fit at Anfield.

Sacked Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken of his disappointment at being dismissed but has wished his successor well for the future, as speculation grows that German Jurgen Klopp will replace him at Anfield.

Everton 1 Liverpool 1: Liverpool began their search for a new manager last night after the club’s owners Fenway Sports Group sacked Brendan Rodgers.

Tim Sherwood insists Liverpool are lucky to have under-fire manager Brendan Rodgers — and he could have managed Real Madrid.

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Aston Villa over the payment terms for the £32.5million (€30.5m) transfer of Christian Benteke.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will begin planning for next season after a positive meeting with the club’s owners Fenway Sports Group.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has called on the fans to throw their support behind Raheem Sterling believing the player “is being led by his representative”.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists the club will not back down in the increasingly acrimonious battle over Raheem Sterling’s contract.

“Now we really have to concentrate on the football and the team and keep the momentum going.”

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits it will be virtually impossible to replace Steven Gerrard but he rejected suggestions the club had not done enough to keep their inspirational captain at the club.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge will continue his rehabilitation from a thigh injury in the United States over Christmas.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers denies there is a growing imbalance between what his club can achieve in the transfer window compared to Manchester United.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers denies there is a growing imbalance between what his club can achieve in the transfer window compared to Manchester United.

Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre has not ruled out taking Anfield’s capacity beyond the 60,000-mark in the future, but insists it does not make financial sense at this stage.

Chief executive Ian Ayre believes Steven Gerrard’s iconic status means he will always be part of Liverpool, but the club want him to remain involved for the long term.

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure has given a resounding vote of confidence to under-fire manager Brendan Rodgers, likening the Antrim man to Arsene Wenger and insisting the club have to stick by him.

Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert admits he cannot argue with criticism of their lack of physical and mental toughness.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers accepts captain Steven Gerrard is no longer the driving force he was but insists it is wrong to write him off entirely.

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Former Republic of Ireland striker John Aldridge believes Luis Suarez’s four-month ban could prove a blessing in disguise for Liverpool.

Liverpool have made their second signing of the summer after agreeing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can.

Manager Brendan Rodgers is targeting reestablishing Liverpool as one of Europe’s leading clubs after committing his long-term future to Anfield.

Manager Brendan Rodgers is targeting re-establishing Liverpool as one of Europe’s leading clubs after committing his long-term future to Anfield.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims owners Fenway Sports Group are delighted with the progress being made at Anfield.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has called on owners Fenway Sports Group not to waste any time in giving manager Brendan Rodgers a new contract.

Liverpool made a near-£50m loss in their last financial year but managing director Ian Ayre insists the club are heading in the right direction with reduced debts and record turnover.

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has hailed striker Luis Suarez’s wholehearted contribution to the team – and the Uruguayan is expected to be asked to make a long-term commitment.