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"We are basically stuck. We can’t do anything outside of personal training, going out running and maybe kicking a ball by yourself." The words of Liverpool Futsal Club Chairman Peter Sharples, who described the second UK lockdown as "catastrophic” for his sport.

Scientific studies which suggest cold water swimming can help delay the onset of dementia have been welcomed by Liverpool Watersports Centre.  Research by Professor Giovanna Mallucci, director of the UK’s Dementia Research Centre at Cambridge University, compared cold water swimmers with people doing Tai Chi.

Former Argentine and Liverpool star Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. Mascherano has been playing his football for Estudiantes in Argentina after a career that saw him play at Anfield as well as West Ham and Barcelona.

A number of Merseyside athletes including World champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson have been offered places on the 2020/2021 Olympic and Paralympic World Class Programme.

Tributes have been pouring in from players past and present after it was announced that former Liverpool keeper Ray Clemence has passed away aged 72. Former Liverpool player John Aldridge posted his on twitter with a picture of Clemence's mural which was recently created.

Both Merseyside clubs featured in Barclays FA WSL and Championship fixtures. The second annual Women’s Football Weekend took place across the Women’s Super League with Liverpool and Everton both drawing their matches.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemence has passed away aged 72, his family announced today. In a statement, they said: 'With great sadness, we write to let you know that Ray Clemence passed away peacefully today, surrounded by his loving family. 'After...

Southport's Tommy Fleetwood has slim hopes of winning the Masters at Augusta, lying eight shots behind leader Dustin Johnson before today's final round. Fleetwood followed up his magnificent 6 under 66 in the second round at with a one under par 71 in Saturday's third round.

Liverpool tennis star Neal Skupski has missed out on qualification to the ATP Finals next month despite winning his first tournament with partner Jamie Murray. In what turned out to be a bittersweet day, the pair claimed victory in Sofia after a walkover handed them the title.

Liverpool and Everton are already counting the cost of having 17 first team squad players on international duty. With the Premier League back in action next weekend, so far Liverpool have come off worse with a number of players already ruled out.