The NBA may be the most successful sporting import in China, but that could be about to change with the Barclays Premier League finally starting to take hold in the world's third-largest country.

Liverpool Football Club can today confirm that Joao Carlos Teixeira has joined League One outfit Brentford on loan.

Brendan Rodgers has hailed the impact of summer signing Kolo Toure, reserving special praise for the defender's leadership and organisational skills.

Tiago Ilori admits he would not rule out representing England at international level – but insists he's happy to continue his progression from Portugal's youth ranks to the country's senior side.

Liverpool's Andre Wisdom was shown a straight red card as England U21s drew 1-1 against Finland on Monday night.

Steven Gerrard is aiming to use all his international experience to inspire England to a crucial win over Ukraine in Tuesday night's key qualifier in Kiev.

In this week's Talking Reds column, Simon Steers examines the legacy left at Liverpool Football Club by Jamie Carragher and outlines why his career is a blueprint for aspiring young footballers.

Goal machine Natasha Dowie has been recalled to the England Ladies squad for the 2015 World Cup qualifiers with Belarus and Turkey.

Liverpool Football Club have released the following selling information for our Barclays Premier League against Sunderland to be played at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, September 29 at 4pm BST.

Ahead of Liverpool's trip to Swansea City on Monday night, we have put together 10 of the best goals we have scored in Wales for LFC TV Online subscribers to enjoy.

Reds legend Robbie Fowler and 40 cyclists set off on the Standard Chartered Liverpool to London bike ride from the Shankly Gates at Anfield on Monday morning.

Liverpool Ladies are two games away from clinching the Women's Super League title and they need your support in Thursday's Merseyside derby against Everton.

Daniel Agger's former youth team coach, Rumen Jensen, insists he always knew the Danish international would make it to the top level in football.

Martin Skrtel insists Slovakia will fight until the end to keep their World Cup hopes alive following a crucial 1-0 win over Bosnia on Friday night.

As we conclude our week of tributes in honour of one of the most iconic figures to represent Liverpool FC, we now invite you to enjoy 10 great Bill Shankly videos.

To conclude our week of celebrations to mark 100 years since the birth of Bill Shankly, we've gone through and picked out 30 fantastic images, which you can flick through in the gallery below.

As our week of celebrations to mark 100 years since the birth of Bill Shankly comes to a close, Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish pays a fitting, heartfelt tribute to the great man.

Victor Moses was on target as Nigeria recorded a 2-0 victory over Malawi in World Cup qualifying on Saturday.

To conclude a week of celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Bill Shankly's birth, we've picked out his 10 greatest matches as Liverpool boss.

The Football Association have announced Daniel Sturridge will not be fit for England's World Cup qualifier with Ukraine on Tuesday.

Sir Bobby Charlton has explained how he and Bill Shankly became extremely close friends after the two icons of British football first crossed paths accidentally on a deserted car park in Manchester.

Iago Aspas admits he's relished every minute of his first few weeks in the Barclays Premier League.

To conclude our week of coverage to mark the 100th anniversary of Bill Shankly's birth, we have reproduced the unforgettable Scot's final interview before his untimely death in September 1981.

Roy Evans believes Brendan Rodgers' successful summer in the transfer market has set Liverpool up perfectly for a tilt at Champions League qualification in 2013-14.

Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans has revealed how he attempted to pair one of the most prolific strikers in world football with Robbie Fowler for the Reds during the mid-1990s.

Liverpool may be currently sitting at the top of the Barclays Premier League table, but Brendan Rodgers insists the hard work is only just starting for his team.

Steven Gerrard described England's 4-0 victory over Moldova as the 'perfect result' after it took them top of Group H in World Cup qualifying.

Luis Suarez struck a brace to help Uruguay to a 2-1 victory over Peru in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday morning.

A day after Liverpool FC and the club's fans marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bill Shankly, two of his greatest servants – Ian St John and Ron Yeats – met at Anfield to reminisce about the Scot.

Bill Shankly's granddaughter, Karen Gill, was a special guest on this week's Thursday Night Live as she joined Ian St John and John Aldridge on a show dedicated to the great man.

Liverpool FC has released the following ticket information regarding the Barclays U21 Premier League clash between Liverpool U21s and Sunderland on Tuesday, September 17, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm BST.

Jamie Carragher has always wondered what it would have been like to play and train under the great Bill Shankly.

Liverpool Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Critchley as the club's new U18s coach.