Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed his side decided to target Paris Saint-Germain's left flank as Neymar is "not a defender". Neymar was targeted by Liverpool due to his defensive weaknesses, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the Reds' last-gasp Champions League win. Roberto Firmino came off the bench to rifle in a stoppage-time winner at Anfield after Paris Saint-Germain had battled...Full Story »

Former England international Rio Ferdinand has urged Liverpool outcast Dominic Solanke to leave the club if he is to fulfil his potential. Solanke, 21, only joined the Reds last summer from Chelsea having found playing time hard to come by in west London, but he has been faced with a similar problem on Merseyside, currently sitting on the periphery of first-team action under Jurgen Klopp. Th...Full Story »

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he is "really happy" at the club, as talk continues about him possibly signing a new long-term contract. The Spain international has entered the last year of his current deal at Old Trafford - although the club can then opt to trigger a one-year extension. But United will be hoping to have agreed a new long-term extension with their four-time pl...Full Story »

The match ball from Barcelona's 4-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven is going home with Lionel Messi, who scored his eighth Champions League hat-trick. He had been level with Cristiano Ronaldo on seven hat-tricks in Europe's premier club competition, but the Argentine now moves ahead of his great rival in this regard. Way behind the top two are Filippo Inzaghi, Mario Gomez and Luiz Adriano with th...Full Story »

Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has committed to France. At this today's Champions League media conference, Laporte was asked about his international future as he also qualifies for Spain. He said, "I haven't had any news either way and what was said with regard to me playing for Spain, it never happened and I don't think it will happen. It's probably not possible. "If anything, I ...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann produced a strong display against Monaco following criticism, and Diego Simeone was quick to sing his praises. Diego Simeone applauded the performance of Antoine Griezmann in Atletico Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win at Monaco, highlighting his link-up play with Diego Costa. Atletico were in control for much of Tuesday's contest in Monte Carlo, with Griezmann playing a par...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre acknowledged his young players have a lot of work ahead after a late win over Club Brugge. Lucien Favre admitted his young players struggled to break down Club Brugge after Christian Pulisic's late goal earned Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win in their Champions League opener. Favre handed a place in his starting line-up to 18-year-old playmaker Jadon Sancho, b...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted match-winner Roberto Firmino had no chance of playing against Paris St Germain until he arrived at training on Tuesday morning and declared himself fit.The Brazil international was set to miss the Champions League opener because of an abrasion on the cornea of his left eye sustained in Saturday’s win over Tottenham.He did not train with the squad on ...Full Story »

Hull manager Nigel Adkins admitted his side would travel back to the east coast with an overwhelming feeling of disappointment after their 2-1 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Wigan.The Tigers paid a high price for not making the most of their early dominance as goals from Sam Morsy and Josh Windass put the hosts in charge at the DW Stadium.Jarrod Bowen pulled one back two minutes before the break...Full Story »

Stoke boss Gary Rowett admitted his side had been handed a “gift from heaven” as they edged Swansea 1-0 thanks to a disputed Joe Allen goal.Allen’s first goal since January secured the Potters only their second win in eight Sky Bet Championship outings this season.But replays proved that the Wales midfielder was offside as he scored against his former club.“It was a gift ...Full Story »