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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Hannah Pinnock

Richarlison makes Alisson and Fabinho claim after Liverpool final admission

Everton forward Richarlison admitted he was backing Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday, but says club rivalries are put aside when they're on international duty.

The Brazilian is currently away with his national side following the end of the campaign and was speaking to the media when he was asked about the final. Liverpool were defeated 1-0 by Real Madrid at the Stade de France and Richarlison admitted he was backing his former manager to beat the Reds.

He said in a press conference: "To be honest, I was cheering for (Carlo) Ancelotti. He was with me at Everton last year and I have done a great job with him, learned a lot of things and I even sent a message to him before the match wishing him good luck.

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