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Karl Matchett

Sports reporter@karlmatchett

Karl Matchett is a sports reporter for The Independent, predominantly covering domestic and European football as well as Formula E. He joined on a full-time basis in 2021 after more than two years freelancing for the publication, with a 10-year career also including football coverage for ITV, Bleacher Report, Sky Sports and CNN.

Football

Klopp announces shock decision to resign from Liverpool

<p>Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher </p>

Liverpool cup specialist facing repeat dilemma ahead of Wembley return

<p>Girona are flying in LaLiga this term, with Artem Dovbyk (left) scoring six in eight starts or one every 109 minutes</p>

How Girona shocked Spain to climb to the top of LaLiga

Van Dijk holds key to trophies - is he still the best defender around?

Formula E

<p>Formula E heads to Saudi Arabia this weekend </p>

Does Formula E’s Saudi deal secure its future or abandon its ethos?

Usain Bolt on the grid as Porsche triumph: Formula E returns in Mexico

AI and a lost race: How Formula E must turn questions into progression

<p>Fire breaks out at a Formula E pre-season testing event in Valencia</p>

Formula E preseason hit by further disruption after fire