Football

Former Liverpool and Everton forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk has been named on the Football Black List.  The award was founded in 2008 by Leon Mann MBE and Rodney Hinds and celebrates the most influential black people in football.

https://soundcloud.com/chris-watson-91/merseysportlive-podcast-talking-tranmere-episode-2 Chris Watson returns to speak to two more Merseysportlive reporters, Jenna Murff and Ellie Harker, about their experiences covering Tranmere. (Featured image by Phil Kiel on Unsplash)

At this point of the season, one result can change the mood of a fanbase completely. After beating Cheltenham 2-0 on Friday night, Tranmere’s first win by more than a single goal since February 2024, there was a confidence about Prenton Park.

Jurgen Klopp has been tipped for a surprise move to Real Madrid nearly a year after his emotional Liverpool exit. Klopp stunned the footballing world when he departed Liverpool in May 2024 after nine successful years at the helm.

The Friedkin Group are looking at keeping Goodison Park for Everton Women to use as their new home, according to The Times. The historic ground will be vacant at the end of the season when the men's team move to Bramley Moore Dock.

Marine AFC have secured their place in the National League North for next season - without kicking a ball! Needham Market's 3-2 loss to Curzon Ashton means the Merseyside club are mathematically safe.

The new Everton Stadium at Bramley Moore Dock has been chosen to host a rugby league test between England and Australia.

As women’s football continues to grow in England and the Lionesses continue being trailblazers in football, it is important to remember how the lost lionesses paved the way. Representing England The Lost Lionesses refers to the first English women’s football team...

Everton boss David Moyes is eyeing his first win at Anfield in his long managerial career at the Merseyside derby tomorrow. Before the international break, Everton drew 1-1 with West Ham United which saw a last-minute Jake O’Brien header rescue a point for the Toffees.

Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold remains "fully focused" on recovering from injury but will miss the Merseyside derby at Anfield tomorrow. And the Reds boss dismissed the perpetual noise surrounding Alexander-Arnold’s supposed move to Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.