{
  "id": 136442,
  "title": "'We are cool' - Szoboszlai plays down Liverpool row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/we-are-cool-szoboszlai-plays-down-liverpool-row-136442",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T15:34:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c62e98j4g8vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has dismissed rumors surrounding an argument between himself, Curtis Jones, and goalkeeper Kostas Tsimikas over the captain's armband following a preseason match against Wrexham in New York. Szoboszlai stated that the misunderstanding was merely a discussion on the pitch and not a heated argument. He added that the media has blown the incident out of proportion. Szoboszlai also clarified that there has been no conversation about the vice-captaincy vacancy, as the Reds' new manager Andoni Iraola has not yet discussed the role. Despite a 4-2 loss to Leeds, Szoboszlai expressed optimism about the upcoming season, praising new manager Andoni Iraola and 19-year-old midfielder Trey Nyoni, who has impressed in pre-season training.",
  "summary": "Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai says he has \"cleared\" the situation with team-mates Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas after they seemingly argued over the captain's armband.",
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "'We are cool' - Szoboszlai plays down Liverpool row",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/we-are-cool-szoboszlai-plays-down-liverpool-row",
        "published": "2026-08-04T15:34:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}