Liverpool sporting director Hughes steps down after transfer window

Sept 5 : Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has stepped down from his role after a two-year stint, the club said on Saturday, ending a short tenure in which he oversaw the difficult transition after the departure of former manager Juergen Klopp.Hughes, who joined Liverpool from Bournemouth, informed the club's ownership of his desire to seek a new challenge after delivering the 2024-25 league title and Champions League qualification the following season."Richard joined us at the start of a period of change, embracing that responsibility by leading our football operations department and overseeing recruitment while also providing valuable support to our coaching staff," Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon said."The results we achieved in these areas during this period are test