Liverpool fans spot Virgil van Dijk's brilliant 'stare down' at Kepa Arrizabalaga

BBC bosses after breaking sponsorship rules.The star, 29, could be seen sporting jewellery from company Craftd while filming the show, before striking a financial deal with the owners behind the bling brand.Steven later took to social media to promote the items, and boasted about showing them on the BBC programme - though he has since removed the clip.After wearing the jewellery and enjoying it, the brand decided to sponsor his podcast Diary of a CEO after he approached them.According to The Sun, Bartlett will now be banned from wearing any jewellery from the firm on future episodes of Dragons’ Den if his contract is renewed.The BBC told the publication: "We have clear guidelines around talent’s commercial activity while working with us. Steven has been reminded of the guidelines."While Steven added: "This was a genuine oversight on my part.

EastEnders actress Tamzin Outhwaite was feeling tearful as she responded to Gary Lineker after he praised Liverpool football fans for their “moving” tribute to Ukraine. Before their Premier League clash with West Ham, Liverpool held a minute-long applause for Ukraine. During the minute-long applause Liverpool held for Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion, fans could be heard singing You'll Never Walk Alone as a gesture of solidarity towards the country.Tamzin Outhwaite, who is probably best known for playing Mel Owen on EastEnders, took to Twitter to praise Liverpool for the tribute. In front of her 255,400 followers, she wrote: “Have been moved to tears today, a few times…“From buskers playing the Ukraine national anthem to the generous and heroic acts I have seen on the news. “Trying to ‘Look for the helpers’ otherwise it's too tragic to cope. “Look for the light,” she added, “#StopPutinNOW."The star wrote the post in response to another tweet from Gary Lineker, who also showed his support for the gesture. He penned: “Half way through the minute’s applause for Ukraine, Liverpool fans start singing You’ll Never Walk Alone.

Manchester United are behind with £323, seeing a major jump after signing Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane in the summer.Liverpool's wage bill sits at £314m, but that's £11m less than the previous year despite handing new long-term contracts to the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Alisson and Andy Robertson.However, that's probably due to the fact that there were some hefty bonuses included after Jurgen Klopp's side secured the Premier League title for the first time ever in the clubs history.North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham pay the least out of the 'big six', with the Gunners slightly ahead of Tottenham as they pay £244m as opposed to the £205m that Spurs splash out.With the amount of money in football constantly rising, you can expect these figures to increase, especially with many high-profile stars likely to be on the move in the near future.

Gary Lineker, 61, didn't shy away from showing his emotions on-air as he wiped away tears during his powerful conversation with Ukrainian Manchester City star Oleksandr Zinchenko. Alex Scott, 37, has taken to Twitter to comment on the "emotional" interview that will air on Football Focus today.Gary posted a tweet yesterday addressing the pair's poignant chat amid Russia's war with Zinchenko's home country, in view of his 8.3 million followers.He wrote: "Just spoke to Oleksandr Zinchenko for @BBCNews @BBCSport."The most emotional and heart-rending interview I've ever done."Alex responded to Gary as she reposted his tweet, along with the message: "Just watched the full interview which we will play on #footballfocus from 12pm BBC1."As Gary said, emotional and heart-rending, please tune in and watch if you can."Many social media users took to the comments to talk about the heart-wrenching interview.DavyRob07 said: "Saw the interview with Shevchenko when he said 'I can't even think about football right now'."Stevedurbidge_O added: "Moving."Vladimir Putin's decision to invade the country has left Ukraine utterly devastated over the past week.A number of Ukrainian Premier League footballers have been left visibly distraught before recent games.Oleksandr spoke out on the disgraceful scenes in his homeland to Gary, as he urged Russia to stop their invasion.He said to Gary: "I'm just crying.

Manchester City's Ukrainian star Oleksandr Zinchenko was reduced to tears during an emotional interview with BBC Sport on Friday. The defender spoke to Gary Lineker about Russia's invasion of his homeland and offered a uniquely personal insight into the horrors of the conflict.Lineker said on Twitter that it was "the most emotional and heart-rending interview I’ve ever done," and it's easy to why as Zinchenko chokes up as he speaks about the bravery of his countrymen, and of his family who are still at serious risk."I'm so proud to be Ukrainian, and I will be forever for the rest of my life.

Liverpool won the first domestic trophy of the season on Sunday after Chelsea's substitute goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed from the spot to hand Jurgen Klopp victory.As the Reds remain in all other competitions, some fans are starting to believe that Liverpool could in fact do the quadruple this season, as they close in on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.However, they only have the Carabao Cup to their name for now, and it's a trophy that has received criticism in the past as some of the bigger teams tend to field second-string sides in the earlier stages, including even Liverpool this season.But before rival fans had the chance to mock Liverpool for their celebrations, the Anfield faithful have got in their first with a banner which appears to make a joke of their own success.The Carabao Cup has been labelled as the 'Mickey Mouse Cup' in the past due to the fact it's not always taken seriously, and some of the bigger clubs tend to take their foot off the gas and use it as a chance to utilise their younger talent.However, it is a trophy nonetheless, and usually the fans that tend to mock the competition do so when their team has conveniently been knocked out.But Liverpool fans have brilliantly jumped on the bandwagon and mocked their own success, as a banner was unveiled at Anfield containing images of Mickey Mouse surrounded by trophies.Will Liverpool go on to win the quadruple this season? Comment below.The banner was shown during Liverpool's 2-1 win over the Norwich in the fifth round of the FA Cup, as Klopp progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition for the very first time.Liverpool also have a 2-0 advantage over Inter Milan in the Champions League ahead of the second leg at Anfield, and

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Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has been applauded after he stepped up to aid the Netherlands Deaf team in their bid to compete at the Deaflympics in Brazil.Van Dijk is the captain of the Dutch mens team and is set to taste his first major international tournament when he jets off to the World Cup in Qatar later this year.However, the powerful defender has made steps to ensure that other Dutch players will play at an upcoming major tournament.According to De Telegraaf, van Dijk 'did not hesitate' to make a 'substantial private donation' to assist the Dutch Deaf national team in their bid to head to Brazil next year.The team are bidding to raise a sum of around €90,000 (£75,000) to enable them to compete at the extravaganza.As well as his own private donation, van Dijk has reportedly given his match-worn shirt from Sunday's Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea to be auctioned in a bid to raise the remaining funds.“I have discussed this with my family and we are happy to help,” Van Dijk said when discussing the situation.“That’s why we support these guys, who have delivered a great performance by moving from 21st to seventh place in the world ranking. I admire the way these guys practice their sport.”How do you think the Netherlands will get on in the World Cup? Let us know in the comments section.Unsurprisingly, after his generous act hit the news, fans flocked to praise van Dijk for his donation.One user posted: "As a deaf person I find this really nice of him to do.

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup victory over Chelsea will do down as one of the most memorable in the tournament's history.Despite the 120 minutes of action failing to yield a single goal, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel’s side played out a fabulous contest of football, with multiple goals disallowed and a number of chances going begging. Were it not for the heroic goalkeeping of Caoimhin Kelleher and Edouard Mendy, the contest could have finished as a 5-5 draw.However, the net did not bulge, and the contest was sent to an immense penalty shootout which saw Kepa Arrizabalaga come off the Chelsea bench to miss the vital spot-kick.

BBC during the FA Cup clash between Tottenham and Middlesbrough because of constant technical difficulties. Spurs are out of the competition after losing to their Championship opponents after extra time when Josh Coburn netted.

Liverpool stars in his best ever team-mates XI and even had room to squeeze in Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer.The three-time Premier League winner, 36, has enjoyed a decorated career playing for some of the biggest clubs in England.And despite the world-class talent in Milner's XI, there are still some high-profile omissions - neither Mohamed Salah nor Sadio Mane appear in his star-studded side.But Liverpool selections did feature heavily in the Englishman's 11 with current team-mates Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk all making the cut.Partnering the Dutch defender at centre-back is Jonathan Woodgate, a Leeds United team-mate of Milner's who he describes as a "superstar.""Woody was exceptional at Leeds and so unlucky with injuries, but before that we all thought he was a superstar," Milner told Four Four Two."Put it this way: I’m leaving both Rio Ferdinand and Vincent Kompany out of my side, which shows just how much I thought of him.” Popping up at left-back is Chelsea and England ace Ashley Cole who Milner described as the "fittest footballer around" - high praise indeed from a 36-year-old Premier League regular.Sitting on the fence in the age-old Steven Gerrard vs Frank Lampard debate, the Liverpool midfielder has named both in his best XI.Though he did note the current Aston Villa boss as "the best all-round footballer I’ve ever played with."HAVE YOUR SAY! Should James Milner have included Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane? Let us know in the comments section.Completing the midfield in his preferred 4-3-3 formation is Manchester City legend David Silva, with whom Milner won his maiden Premier League title in 2012.The silky Spaniard was praised for possessing the ability to "decide a game on

Chelsea supporter tagged Popworld Liverpool while trying to insult Virgil van Dijk - and got a memorable response from the baffled nightclub admin.Popworld shared an image of the Dutchman with a corner flag but with the nightclub's logo photoshopped on.A Blues fan then took to Twitter following his side's Carabao Cup final defeat to Jurgen Klopp's men on penalties, a game in which Van Dijk was named man of the match.It's fair to say the loyal Chelsea supporter did not agree with that assessment, saying that the Netherlands skipper allowed his side several golden chances to score.But Popworld's response got more than 36,000 likes on the social media platform - causing the aggrieved Chelsea fan to delete his initial message.In a now deleted tweet, the Twitter user wrote while tagging Popworld: "You conceded about 100 chances to a bang average Chelsea attack, you only got motm because you're the media's golden boy."You're not a patch on 37 year old Thiago Silva now get back in your box."Popworld Liverpool replied: "We’re a nightclub mate."Was Virgil van Dijk the star performer at Wembley? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionHaving officially being named as the Carabao Cup Final 2022 Man of the Match, Van Dijk became the latest player to pick up the Alan Hardaker Trophy.He follows Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler, Jerzy Dudek and Stewart Downing in picking up the award as a Liverpool player, having helped keep Chelsea at bay for 120 minutes.The Alan Hardaker Trophy is named after a former EFL secretary who oversaw the launch of the cup in 1960 having conceived the idea.Van Dijk said after scoring his penalty in the 11-10 success from the spot: "Very special.

Chelsea blunder on Sunday.The Spanish goalkeeper was substituted on for Edouard Mendy by Thomas Tuchel ahead of the penalty shootout in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.However, the gamble did not pay off as Kepa failed to save a single Liverpool spot-kick before blazing his penalty over the crossbar as Chelsea lost 11-10.Now, the 27-year-old's stunning girlfriend has taken to social media to call for Chelsea fans to show their love to Kepa in an emotional post in which she slammed an "unfair situation".Andrea Martinez's relationship with the Blues stopper only went public earlier this month and she was present at Wembley on Sunday.Martinez was pictured cheering on her boyfriend from the stands whilst wearing a Chelsea shirt with his name and number on the back.Following the penalty shootout defeat, she posted a message of support to Kepa via her Instagram story, writing: "One of the things I've learnt when I was a basketball player was that a team is always a team. There are no heroes, there are no villains."In my personal opinion this is a very unfair situation and I'm not just talking about today.Should Kepa Arrizabalaga have been subbed on for the penalty shootout? Let us know in the comments section below."Real supporters must show the love today, not just when we win."@kepaarrizabalaga we are so proud of you, as a goalkeeper and even more as a person."Humble, brilliant, kind, generous, intelligent, hard worker, talented and the most beautiful soul I've ever met."This is just the small line of a huge book.

Jamie Redknapp “didn’t like” Kepa Arrizabalaga’s behaviour in goal during Chelsea’s penalty shoot-out defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The 27-year-old shot-stopper was brought on as a penalty shootout specialist after the two rival clubs failed to score a goal over 120 minutes.But the Spaniard had a disastrous time after replacing the spectacular Edouard Mendy, failing to make a single save out of 11 spot-kick attempts while missing his own effort to give the Reds their ninth League Cup trophy.And Sky Sports pundit Redknapp slammed the goalkeeper’s antics after he attempted to put off Liverpool players with various mind-games but to no avail.Redknapp said: "I didn’t like his behaviour when the penalties were being taken and then he took one of the worst penalties you’ve ever seen.“I don’t like it, I don’t understand why you do it.

Liverpool's win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.The Reds emerged victorious after a penalty shootout ended 11-10 following a goalless 120 minutes of action at Wembley on Sunday.All 21 spot kicks found the back of the net before substituted-on goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga fired his over the bar. And speaking after the game, former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp slated the decision by Thomas Tuchel to bring on Kepa for Edouard Mendy.

Gary Lineker shared a moving post about his dad Barry on Sunday, on what would have been his birthday.MORE: Gary Lineker tests positive for COVID after Cape Town flight - and issues apology to fellow passengersTaking to social media, the proud father-of-four shared a black and white picture of him and his dad together at his Leicester Market fruit and veg stall, smiling at the camera with bananas in front of them.WATCH: Gary Lineker shows off incredible kitchen"Dad would have been 83 today. Miss him," he wrote alongside the snap.READ: Gary Lineker admits he's 'much happier being single' despite his 'two wonderful marriages'RELATED: Gary Lineker marks special occasion with stunning stepdaughter EllaThe former footballer was inundated with supportive messages, with many calling him a "top bloke" and others stating that Barry would be "very proud" of him.

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Liverpool should have stopped Chelsea from making their substitution in the 120th minute.The thrilling Carabao Cup final was fiercely contested between the two sides, who remained unseparated even after extra-time.With a penalty shoot-out looming, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel decided to bring on spot-kick ‘specialist’ Kepa Arrizabalaga just before the final whistle blew to turn the shoot-out in his favour.And ex-Sky Sports presenter Keys at the time took to Twitter to say Liverpool should have kept the ball and prevented it from going out of play in order to prevent the switch.Keys wrote: “If I’m Liverpool I keep that ball and don’t let Chelsea make the change.”But the beIN Sports presenter was quickly proven wrong as Kepa went from potential hero to villain for the Blues.Mendy, who had enjoyed a sterling performance until the call, made way for the Spaniard in a bold call by Tuchel.Tuchel’s decision at the time seemed a masterstroke due to Kepa leading the side to three penalty shoot-out wins already this season.Do you think Liverpool would have still won the shoot-out with Mendy in goal for Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Thomas Tuchel took the brave decision to sub on Kepa Arrizabalaga for Edouard Mendy with the Carabao Cup final heading to penalties on Sunday.However, Kepa failed to stop any of Liverpool's 11 spot-kicks - before the Spaniard blazed his over the bar.Kepa's spot-kick proved to be the decisive one as the Reds won their first Carabao Cup in a decade.While Chelsea's wait for a first Carabao Cup success since their 14/15 triumph against Tottenham Hotspur will go on for at least another year.And fans have been quick to react to Kepa's display at Wembley on social media."I'm not sure anything could be more embarrassing in football than that tbh for Kepa," one fan tweeted.Another joked: "Subbing Mendy whose been class all game for Kepa to not save a single pen and miss the decider like that is quite embarrassing""Kepa didn't save a single penalty and handed the trophy over to Liverpool," a third pointed out.However, a fourth tweeted: "Kepa should not be the one getting all the blame btw." What do you make of Tuchel's decision to sub off Kepa for Mendy? Let us know in the comments section Jamie Redknapp slammed Tuchel's decision to swap Mendy for Kepa."I hope it puts to bed the substitutions now of putting goalkeepers on," he said live on Sky Sports."Edouard Mendy is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and you bring on Kepa instead of him, ridiculous."

Chelsea 's understudy goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga backfired spectacularly. Blues boss Tuchel took off man of the match Edouard Mendy to send on the £71m Spaniard, who has saved a club record eight penalties in shoot-outs. But Kepa failed to save a single one against Liverpool - and then skied his decisive 11th kick as the Reds lifted the Carabao Cup at Wembley.

Liverpool have won the Carabao Cup final on penalties after a thrilling affair at Wembley against Chelsea.Liverpool thought they had taken the lead through Joel Matip, but a VAR review chalked the goal off.VAR had determined that Virgil van Dijk, who was in an offside position, had interfered in the play by tussling with Reece James.Chelsea also had the ball in the net, twice, but also saw their attempts to break the deadlock thwarted by the offside flag too.Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty to hand Liverpool the title.And Daily Star Sport is looking at what Jurgen Klopp got right and what he got wrong.There aren't many chances in modern football to blood youngsters, but Kelleher has made the Carabao Cup his own this season.Klopp repaid the trust in the Irishman by starting him in the final.In many ways, Kelleher's performance didn't matter, with giving the youth opportunities, it presents a clear pathway to the first team for any hopefuls.Kelleher make some big stops for the Reds as they forced the game to penalties.What did you think of Liverpool's performance? Let us know in the comments sectionThiago was left in tears when it emerged that the Spaniard, who had been named in the starting side, would not be able to play due to injury.Klopp replaced Thiago with Naby Kieta, but there didn't appear to be any change of tactics from the German.Instead, Chelsea's midfield was cut open by Chelsea for two great opportunities in the first half.And a sustained period of pressure in the second half, Liverpool's midfield came under scrutiny as Chelsea players continually flooded forwards.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email