A tearful Roberto Firmino waves goodbye to the Kop End during his last match at Anfield. Gary Oakley/Cal Sport Media/AP. CNN — It was almost the perfect fairytale sendoff.

Roberto Firmino was a shy young boy. His smile did all the talking. But he was "football crazy" - and that sparked a remarkable journey.

Former Liverpool director of research Ian Graham has detailed just how the Reds determined how to get the best out of Roberto Firmino following his arrival at Anfield. The Brazilian signed for ...

Roberto Firmino scored a dramatic late equaliser on the day that Anfield paid tribute to the departing Brazilian star on his final home appearance. Liverpool paid tribute to two of their longest ...

The making of Roberto Firmino: He was the shy boy from Brazil who grew up playing on muddy fields near crime-ridden favelas, so good in every position they didn't know where to play him ...

A tearful Roberto Firmino waves goodbye to the Kop End during his last match at Anfield. Gary Oakley/Cal Sport Media/AP. CNN — It was almost the perfect fairytale sendoff.