Liverpool mayor Steve Rotherham has issued scathing criticism of the Champions League final which saw both Liverpool and Real Madrid fans endure things no one should have to expect at such an event. Footage and first-hand accounts emerged straight away, but in the days that followed the showpiece event it became even clearer how much trouble there had been. The view held by many, both of a r...Full Story »

France were held to a 1-1 draw against Austria on Friday to go three matches in a row without a win, but manager Didier Deschamps remains unconcerned about their long-term prospects, claiming he is "satisfied" with his group. Andreas Weimann fired in the decisive goal just 37 minutes into the UEFA Nations League tie at the Ernst Happel Stadion before Kylian Mbappe netted an equaliser late on....Full Story »

Real Madrid hero Thibaut Courtois got down on one knee and popped the question (Image: Instagram @mishelgerzig) Real Madrid hero Thibaut Courtois has rounded off the finest season of his career by getting engaged to stunning girlfriend Mishel Gerzig while on holiday in front of a breathtaking backdrop. The former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid goalkeeper and the Israeli model begun dating in July...Full Story »

Gareth Bale has joked he's willing to postpone his retirement "for a little bit" after helping Wales qualify for the World Cup in Qatar with a 1-0 victory over Ukraine in their closely-contested play-off final in Cardiff. The five-time Champions League winner is set to depart Real Madrid this summer upon the expiry of his contract in June and played a decisive role for his country once again by ...Full Story »

Wales ended their 64-year wait to play at a World Cup by beating Ukraine 1-0 in a pulsating play-off final in Cardiff.Gareth Bale, so often Wales’ talisman, again produced the decisive moment with his 34th-minute free-kick headed into his own net by Andriy Yarmolenko.But Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey took the man-of-the-match honours with an outstanding display that kept the gifted Ukra...Full Story »

The Red Devils suffered from the absence of Thibaut Courtois as they went down to heavy defeat at home Belgium's World Cup preparations got off on the wrong foot on Friday as the Red Devils were thrashed 4-1 by neighbours Netherlands in the Nations League. Roberto Martinez's men are expected to be among the front-runners when the action kicks off in Qatar in November. But judging on this la...Full Story »

Scotland’s 2022 World Cup hopes ended in devastating fashion after a 3-1 defeat by Ukraine in their play-off semi-final at an emotionally-charged Hampden Park.Worldwide attention was on the game due to Russia’s invasion of their neighbours in February but when the focus turned to football it was Ukraine who were the more accomplished.Scotland’s 39-year-old keeper Craig Gordon k...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL and Uefa were involved in a war of words last night after chaotic scenes outside the stadium marred the Champions League Final Reds fans were tear-gassed and pepper-sprayed as thousands were denied entry to the game, which Real Madrid won 1-0. Liverpool are in a war of words with Uefa after fans were pepper-sprayed by French police A statement from Liverpool said: "We are hugely dis...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti wrote his name in gold letters in the history books of soccer, he is the first coach in the history of the Champions League to win it four times. Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 with goals from Vinicius Jr, the Brazilian and Belgian Thibaut Courtois, who made spectacular saves. The white team lifted its 14th Champions League, which makes it the most winning team in the tour...Full Story »

Spurs and Antonio Conte may have just pulled off a transfer masterstroke. According to recent reports, the no-nonsense Italian tactician has managed to convince Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic to join him in London ahead of next season. That’s according to a recent report from The Guardian, who claims Perisic, who will be out of contract at Inter Milan next month, has ‘accepted&#...Full Story »

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was delighted to prove a point to his critics in England after keeping out Liverpool to help the Spanish giants win the Champions League final.The former Chelsea stopper produced one of the best performances of his life to keep Liverpool at bay in Paris as Real ran out 1-0 victors thanks to Vinicius Junior’s second-half strike.The Belgian said on BT ...Full Story »

Liverpool were denied a seventh European crown as Real Madrid became kings of the continent once again thanks to Vinicius Junior’s strike in a Champions League final marred by chaos outside the Stade de France.Paris stepped in as host after UEFA stripped St Petersburg of the showpiece following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but it did not provide a fitting host as European royalty we...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara trained with the team at the Stade de France in Paris to improve his chances of starting the Champions League final against Real Madrid.The Spain international was forced off in Sunday’s victory over Wolves with an Achilles problem but returned to work with the squad on Thursday and was present for the light open session in the stadium.Midfielder Fabin...Full Story »

Screenshot Youtube Yellow, a thirty year old turtle that fifteen years ago arrived at the Sea Life Aquarium in Benalmádena (Málaga) from the Cayman Islands, has predicted that Liverpool will win the Champions League final against Real Madrid next Saturday in Paris. The keepers of this animal have prepared two containers about two meters apart with a broccoli leaf in each one - which ...Full Story »

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Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says qualifying for the Champions League is like winning a trophy, but again refused to commit to being at the club next season.Spurs booked a return to the top tier of European football with a 5-0 romp at Norwich, where Son Heung-min shared the Golden Boot with Mohamad Salah after scoring two goals, completing an achievement Conte has described as a miracle.Tottenha...Full Story »

Tottenham booked their return to the Champions League with a 5-0 rout at relegated Norwich where Son Heung-min earned a share of the Premier League Golden Boot.Son scored twice in five second-half minutes to finish level with Liverpool’s Mohamad Salah on 23 goals as Spurs ran riot to complete an achievement that boss Antonio Conte had described as needing a “miracle”.Tottenham ...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst hailed his Rangers side for rising from Europa League disappointment to win the Scottish Cup final against Hearts at Hampden Park.The Light Blues were shattered by their 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat in the European final by Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville on Wednesday and, on returning to Glasgow, they then attended the funeral of former kitman Jimmy Bell.Having to get th...Full Story »

Rangers ended a tumultuous week in glory with a hard-earned 2-0 Scottish Cup final victory over Hearts after extra-time at Hampden Park.The Light Blues were shattered by their 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat in the Europa League final by Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday night and they went into extra-time again thanks to Craig Gordon’s save with his foot from Joe Aribo near the end of normal ...Full Story »

Sunderland are back in the Championship after four seasons away after they beat Wycombe 2-0 in the Sky Bet League One play-off final at Wembley.The Black Cats finally won a play-off campaign at the seventh time of asking thanks to goals in either half from Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart, meaning they join Wigan and Rotherham in winning promotion to the second tier.They deserve this Wembley suc...Full Story »