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  "title": "Liverpool collapse to Champions League defeat at Fenerbahce",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/liverpool-collapse-to-champions-league-defeat-at-fenerbahce",
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  "published": "2026-11-04T21:18:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/05/liverpool-collapse-to-champions-league-defeat-at-fenerbahce"
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  "account": "In Istanbul, Fenerbahce secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Liverpool in a Champions League match, boosting their own hopes of advancing in the competition. The Turkish side came from behind twice to claim the win, with Alexander Isak, Mason Greenwood, and Archie Brown scoring for Liverpool before Vedat Muriqi netted the winning goal. Liverpool's interim manager Dirk Kuyt, who previously played for Anfield, was in charge for only his second time. Liverpool's perfect start to the Champions League campaign allowed them to leave several players out, including Isak and Florian Wirtz. Fenerbahce, who had only taken two points from their opening three Champions League games, capitalized on Liverpool's defensive lapses. Despite the loss, Liverpool's young striker Isak remained positive, stating that the team can bounce back and return to a strong position if they win their next match.",
  "summary": "The Turkish giants twice came from behind to secure a famous 3-2 win in Istanbul, as interim boss Dirk Kuyt got the better of his former club.",
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