19+ min ago (156+ words) Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Why outcome of latest Hillsborough disaster investigation highlights a systemic failure - An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation found that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for "fundamental failures" during the 1989 Hillsborough disaster and subsequent efforts to blame fans. - The report upheld or found cases to answer for misconduct in 92 complaints regarding police actions, reinforcing previous findings that police control failure was the main cause of the unlawful deaths of 97 Liverpool fans. - No officers will face disciplinary action because they had retired before investigations began, due to the law in place at the time, though legislation has since changed to allow proceedings against retired officers. - Solicitors representing bereaved families stated that this outcome, while vindicating, delivers no…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (449+ words) Slot made the decision to bench Salah in the Premier League for the first time since April 2024 for Sunday's win at West Ham After one of the more demoralising weeks of his eight years at Anfield, the good news for Mohamed Salah is that Arne Slot has not found his successor. The man who displaced Salah from his usual berth on Liverpool's right flank at West Ham was a short-term solution, not the face of a new formula. That may be what Dominik Szoboszlai wanted to hear, too, after he was pressed into service in his fourth different role of the season on Sunday. Salah, Slot admitted, was unhappy at being omitted. But a return to the team now would only be temporary, with the Africa Cup of Nations starting soon. If Szoboszlai could be a Salah stand-in " for different…...

8+ hour, 22+ min ago (105+ words) Man City forward breaks Premier League record after goal against Fulham - Erling Haaland has made history as the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals. - He achieved this milestone in just 111 matches, scoring his 100th goal against Fulham. - Haaland's record surpasses the previous fastest, held by Alan Shearer, who took 124 games to reach the same tally. - Since joining Manchester City in 2022, Haaland has been a prolific scorer, netting 36 goals in his debut season and breaking the single-season Premier League record. - His consistent goal-scoring has been a key factor in Manchester City's recent successes, including multiple Premier League titles....

10+ hour, 35+ min ago (169+ words) Mary Corrigan, mother of Hillsborough victim, criticises lack of police help during the disaster PA Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Hillsborough disaster investigation finds that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct - An investigation into the Hillsborough disaster found that 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for "fundamental failures" on the day and "concerted efforts" to blame fans afterwards. - The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) report identified misconduct in 92 complaints, but no officers will face disciplinary action as they had all retired before investigations began. - Solicitors representing bereaved families described this outcome as a "bitter injustice", highlighting that while the truth is acknowledged, accountability is denied due to a legal loophole now closed. - Among those who would have faced gross misconduct were…...

10+ hour, 47+ min ago (1182+ words) IOPC investigation upholds or finds cases to answer in 92 complaints about police actions over disaster Twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for "fundamental failures" on the day of the Hillsborough disaster and "concerted efforts" to blame fans afterwards, an investigation has found. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) published its report into the role of police in the disaster and its aftermath on Tuesday. 97 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final, when police opened an exit gate to the ground to alleviate crowding outside and failed to direct supporters away from the tunnel leading to the central pens. The IOPC report upheld or found cases to answer for misconduct in 92 complaints about police actions. However, the law at the time means no officers will face disciplinary proceedings because they had all retired before…...

12+ hour, 11+ min ago (621+ words) Follow our football betting tips as Newcastle host Tottenham in the Premier League Tottenham travel to Newcastle looking for their first win in four Premier League games and to end a disappointing run which has seen them lose to two of their London rivals (kick-off 8:15pm, live on Sky Sports). Manager Thomas Frank has come in for a lot of criticism in recent weeks, with the side sitting 12th in the table with just eight wins from his 21 games in charge, since replacing Ange Postecoglou in the summer, and he is the second-favourite manager to leave his post in the latest Premier League odds. They have won just once at home this season, and that was on the opening day of the season, so they may prefer being on the road tonight, but in Newcastle, they are facing a side who have…...

13+ hour, 34+ min ago (146+ words) Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Arne Slot reveals Mo Salah's reaction to being dropped for Liverpool's win at West Ham - Mo Salah was dropped from Liverpool's starting XI for a Premier League match for the first time since April 2024 on Sunday when the Reds won 2-0 at West Ham, amid concerns over his current form, having scored only four goals in 12 league games. - Arne Slot acknowledged Salah's unhappiness about not playing but commended his professionalism and supportive conduct towards teammates after the decision was made. - Slot also confirmed Salah will depart Liverpool for international duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations on 15 December. - This departure adheres to Fifa regulations, which mandate 15 December as the final day a player must be released for international tournaments....

14+ hour, 17+ min ago (211+ words) Liverpool's lavish summer signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz are not able to start three matches in a short time frame, manager Arne Slot has admitted. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Liverpool's lavish summer signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz are not able to start three matches in a short time frame, manager Arne Slot has admitted. Isak played 68 minutes of Liverpool's 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday before he was replaced by Hugo Ekitike, while Wirtz played 75 minutes before making way for Curtis Jones. Isak and Wirtz " bought for "125m from Newcastle and "100m from Leverkusen respectively " have struggled to get up to speed in the Premier League this season, and have found themselves used sparingly by Slot. Ahead of a busy run of fixtures leading…...

15+ hour, 9+ min ago (572+ words) Twelve police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for their failings during and after the 1989 Hillsborough stadium soccer tragedy, a long-running investigation has found. In the latest development following Britain's worst sports disaster which saw 97 people killed during a crush of Liverpool fans, a report " published onTuesday " also upheld or found cases to answer for misconduct in 92 complaints about police actions. However, the law at the time means no officers will face disciplinary proceedings because they had all retired before the investigation began in 2012. The Hillsborough disaster unfolded on April 15, 1989, when more than 2,000 Liverpool fans were allowed to pour into a standing-only section behind a goal at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. The 54,000-capacity stadium was already nearly full for an FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest. The victims were smashed against metal anti-riot fences or trampled underfoot, and many…...

17+ hour, 20+ min ago (489+ words) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has called for fans to turn up "like animals" at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night to help push the Premier League leaders on to victory over Brentford. After coming from behind to draw 1-1 against 10-man Chelsea on Sunday " when the home side had Moises Caicedo sent off late in the first half at Stamford Bridge " the Gunners sit five points clear of second-placed Manchester City. Given the hectic schedule with a midweek round of games before heading to Aston Villa on Saturday, Arteta knows the importance of delivering another dominant display against the Bees. "That is an opportunity tomorrow at 7.30pm everybody, 7.30pm kick-off, to be at the Emirates, bouncing and putting energy to win the game," Arteta told a press conference. "That is the opportunity that we have tomorrow " 7.30pm like animals, everybody at the Emirates to…...