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Liverpool owner John Henry denies club is for sale

Liverpool owner John Henry has denied the English giants are up for sale despite seeking fresh investment in the club.Henry's Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said in November it would "consider new shareholders if it was in the best interests of Liverpool as a club."That sparked speculation that the 19-time English champions were on the market alongside rivals Manchester United."I know there has been a lot of conversation and quotes about LFC (Liverpool Football Club), but I keep to the facts," Henry told the Boston Sports Journal in an interview published online Monday.

'No New Talks' On Jude Bellingham Extension, Says Dortmund's Sebastian Kehl

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said on Monday he hopes midfielder Jude Bellingham will stay with the side but confirmed there have been no extension talks with the teenager. Speaking with German tabloid Bild, Kehl revealed Dortmund had not yet received any requests for the English midfielder. "Jude feels very, very comfortable at Borussia Dortmund. But there are no new talks, let alone any requests for him.

Liverpool's Reunion With Real Madrid a Reminder Of Paris Pain For Fans

A reunion with Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday serves as a reminder to Liverpool fans of the failings that put their lives at risk at last year's final in Paris. Madrid's 1-0 win at the Stade de France on May 28 was overshadowed by the scenes surrounding European football's showpiece event. Kick-off was delayed by 37 minutes as fans struggled to access the stadium after being funnelled into overcrowded bottlenecks on approach. Police then fired tear gas towards thousands of supporters locked behind metal fences on the perimeter to the stadium.