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  •   Home > News > Sports > Soccer

    Adebayo  Akinfenwa has got his wish

    Adebayo Akinfenwa has got his wish


    The 38-year-old striker said for Liverpool's Premier League winning boss Jurgen Klopp to get in touch on WhatsApp so they can celebrate together, after his Wycombe Wanderers won promotion to the second-tier of English football for the first time.

    And so Klopp's done just that.

    Here's the exchange.



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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    It's down to the final four in rugby's NPC, as the weekend's action kicks off shortly under the roof in Dunedin 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Gwyneth Paltrow's group chats were "on fire" after she was pictured kissing Timothee Chalamet 21:47

    Politics:
    Former Japanese prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, famous for WWII apology, dies aged 101 21:27

    Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian has been working on her "perfect" wedding gown for a potential fourth marriage 21:17

    Politics:
    Kaipara's new mayor has been named, following accusations of an unfair voting process 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Kevin Federline has claimed Britney Spears cheated on him with a female dancer 20:47

    Entertainment:
    Barbara Palvin will walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show with a broken foot 20:17

    Entertainment:
    Mark Ruffalo saved Woody Harrelson from a bar fight 19:47

    Entertainment:
    Katy Perry says becoming a mother is "the best decision" she has ever made in her life 19:17

    Cricket:
    Opening batter Devon Conway has been dropped from the Black Caps' playing XI for tomorrow night's first T20 against England in Christchurch 18:57


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