[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-why-liverpool-turned-to-andoni-iraola-after-slot-exit":43,"news-related-why-liverpool-turned-to-andoni-iraola-after-slot-exit-en":81,"news-related-match-why-liverpool-turned-to-andoni-iraola-after-slot-exit-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",4,21,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":69,"title":80},"Liverpool Football Club has officially appointed Andoni Iraola as their new head coach for the 2026-27 season, concluding weeks of speculation about the successor to Arne Slot. The Spanish manager, 43, arrives at Anfield after a remarkable stint at Bournemouth, where he established himself as one of Europe's most exciting young tacticians.\n\nThe club released a statement confirming the agreement: \"Liverpool FC can confirm that Andoni Iraola has reached an agreement to become the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 43-year-old will take the reins at Anfield, succeeding Arne Slot, who left the Reds on Saturday.\" The brevity of the announcement belied the seismic shift it represents for the Premier League giants.\n\nSlot's tenure, which had begun with promise, unraveled over the course of a turbulent campaign. Despite a talented squad, Liverpool struggled with consistency, faltering in critical fixtures and ultimately failing to secure Champions League qualification. The Dutchman's departure had become inevitable, and the club moved decisively to secure Iraola, whose Bournemouth side had captured imaginations with their fearless football.\n\nIraola's journey to one of football's most storied institutions is a testament to his rapid ascent. At Bournemouth, he implemented a high-pressing, transitional style that maximized limited resources, steering the Cherries to a top-half finish and earning plaudits for his tactical intelligence. His teams play with an intensity and clarity of purpose that drew inevitable comparisons to the hallmarks of Liverpool's own golden eras.\n\n\"I am truly excited. Everyone knows that Liverpool is one of the biggest clubs in the world,\" Iraola said in his first interview with LiverpoolFC.com. \"You don't need many things to be attracted to Liverpool. You have the atmosphere, the fans, the club, the players, the possibility to coach top-level footballers and fight for titles. I think it cannot be more attractive than this. So, I am really looking forward to getting started.\"\n\nThe Basque coach's decision to join Liverpool was not made in isolation. Iraola had also emerged as a primary target for AC Milan, who are still without a manager after parting ways with Massimiliano Allegri. The Rossoneri's pursuit was serious, but Iraola ultimately chose the Premier League challenge, viewing Liverpool's project and global stature as irresistible.\n\nFor Liverpool's squad, the appointment heralds a stylistic reset. Iraola's demands for relentless pressing and quick vertical progression will require peak physical conditioning and specific tactical profiles. Some established names may now face an uncertain future, while the club's recruitment team is expected to target players who align with the new philosophy. The summer transfer window looms as a critical period.\n\nAnalysts view the move as a calculated gamble. While Iraola lacks experience at the absolute top level, his trajectory mirrors that of other coaches who have successfully made the leap from mid-table overachievement to elite pressures. The Premier League's competitive depth means there is little margin for error, but Liverpool's faith suggests they believe he can accelerate their rebuild.\n\nHistorically, Liverpool have thrived under managers who connect deeply with the fanbase and imbue the team with a clear identity. Early indications suggest Iraola, with his touchline passion and articulate communication, fits that mold. He inherits a squad that, despite last season's struggles, retains considerable talent and a hunger to rediscover winning ways.\n\nThe club's official note underscored a desire to \"enthuse Anfield once again,\" acknowledging the need for renewal. Iraola's first tasks will include assessing the current roster, aligning with the transfer team, and laying the foundations during pre-season. The 2026-27 campaign opens with a daunting run of fixtures, quickly testing his mettle.\n\nAs the Premier League prepares for another fiercely contested season, Iraola's appointment adds another compelling narrative. Whether he can translate his Bournemouth blueprint to the grand stage remains to be seen, but the early signs point to a union built on shared ambition. For now, Anfield has its new leader, and the countdown to a fresh start has begun.\n\nBased on reporting from Tuttosport.","news","Andoni Iraola is Liverpool's new manager for 2026-27, replacing Arne Slot. The 43-year-old Spaniard arrives from Bournemouth after rejecting AC Milan interest.","338068147921752065","326135625054949376","Premier League","0","2026-06-04T19:06:36Z","why-liverpool-turned-to-andoni-iraola-after-slot-exit","Tuttosport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tuttosport.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcalcio\u002Fcalcio-estero\u002Fpremier-league\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F04-149034091\u002Firaola_il_nuovo_allenatore_del_liverpool_il_comunicato_ufficiale_dei_reds\u002F","326257545918287872","Liverpool",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68],"326257545792458752","326222712592666624","326222713054040064","326255039171530752","326255041188990976","326255041851691008","326257539962376192","326257539333230592","326222707169431552","326222713142120448",[57,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79],"Bournemouth","Congo DR","Haiti","Dinamo Minsk","FK Sarajevo","Cherno More Varna","Como","AC Milan","Anderlecht","Canada","Why Liverpool Turned to Andoni Iraola After Slot Exit",[82,112,144,167],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":83,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":84,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":101,"title":111},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. Sporting director Jean-Louis Leca must now find a successor and reshape","338193111534538753","2026-06-05T03:15:00Z","pierre-sage-to-crystal-palace-what-it-means-for-lens","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPierre-sage-sur-le-depart-jean-louis-leca-le-directeur-sportif-de-lens-va-avoir-plusieurs-chantiers-a-gerer\u002F1681831#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257536443355136","Lens",[89,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[90,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110],"Crystal Palace","Marseille","Le Mans","Vitesse","France","Nice","Cape Verde Islands","England","Ajaccio","Pierre Sage to Crystal Palace: What It Means for Lens",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":113,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":114,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":115,"slug":116,"sourceName":117,"sourceURL":118,"teamId":119,"teamName":120,"teamIds":121,"teamNames":132,"title":143},"Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.","338128485845307393","2026-06-04T23:01:18Z","new-zealand-s-2026-world-cup-bid-wood-injury-a-major-doubt","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F05\u002Fnew-zealand-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222713104371712","New Zealand",[119,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131],"326257546392244224","326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326257545754710016","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[120,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142],"Nottingham Forest","New Caledonia","South Africa","Northampton","Motherwell","Australia","Newcastle","Iran","Egypt","Belgium","New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":145,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":146,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":147,"slug":148,"sourceName":117,"sourceURL":149,"teamId":150,"teamName":151,"teamIds":152,"teamNames":159,"title":166},"Spain 1-1 Iraq: Yamal injury concern as eight debutants feature in World Cup warm-up. Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. Depth tested.","338113367510093825","2026-06-04T22:04:33Z","spain-1-1-iraq-what-yamal-s-absence-squad-rotation-mean","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fspain-iraq-friendly-international-match-report","326222711653142528","Spain",[150,153,154,155,68,156,67,157,158],"326257593141956608","326257565195309056","326222711908995072","326222712819159040","326222712395534336","326257565233057792",[151,160,161,162,79,163,78,164,165],"Chattanooga","Barcelona","Mexico","Iraq","Norway","Atletico Madrid","Spain 1-1 Iraq: What Yamal's Absence & Squad Rotation Mean",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":168,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":169,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":170,"slug":171,"sourceName":172,"sourceURL":173,"teamId":174,"teamName":175,"teamIds":176,"teamNames":184,"title":192},"NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.","338103552524161025","2026-06-04T21:18:17Z","ni-record-youth-side-show-grit-22-1-avg-age-beats-guinea","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc7v9ve8415mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664243798016","Northern Ireland",[174,177,56,178,179,92,180,181,182,183,96],"326257791738056704","326257545968619520","326257808385249280","326257807630274560","326257664713560064","326257664403181568","326257808158756864",[175,185,57,186,187,102,188,189,190,191,106],"Guinea","Arsenal","Sheffield Wednesday","Southampton","Luxembourg","Gibraltar","Blackburn","NI Record Youth Side Show Grit: 22.1 Avg Age Beats Guinea"]