James Milner was taken off early in the second half Jurgen Klopp has revealed James Milner needed 15 stitches after a clash of heads during Liverpool's 5-0 friendly win against Napoli. The midfielder scored the opening goal in the Reds' final pre-season game, but was taken off early in the second half after colliding with defender Mario Rui. Klopp said Milner needed 15 stitches in his head fo...Full Story »

A James Norwood-inspired Tranmere roared back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Stevenage on their return to League Two.The hosts took the lead with 20 minutes gone, defender James Ball punishing Rovers for failing to clear their lines as he fired home from just inside the box to open the scoring.It took just six minutes for Joel Byrom, in his second spell as a Stevenage player following his re...Full Story »

Salomon Rondon and Jay Rodriguez remain at West Brom and could start against Bolton on Saturday.The duo have been linked with moves following Albion’s relegation from the Premier League last season, with the club rejecting Burnley’s £16million bid for Rodriguez this week.Craig Dawson has been battling a thigh problem, with the defender keen to leave, although the Baggies will d...Full Story »

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has declared James Rodriguez is staying for the new season. James is in the middle of a two-season loan from Real Madrid - though has been linked with a return to his parent club this summer. But Hoeness said, "Now is the time of hoaxes and these things happen. "Nobody has contacted us, neither the club nor the player, we would never have accepted, he has...Full Story »

James Rodriguez scored on his return to the Santiago Bernabeu. TF-Images/Getty Images Bayern Munich CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge has rubbished reports in Spain that James Rodriguez is set to return to Real Madrid. Several outlets, including Marca and La Sexta, reported that James is seeking a return to Madrid, midway through his two-year loan to the German champions. James, 27, joined Bayern aft...Full Story »

With James Rodriguez suddenly determined to return to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich have begun preparations to replace the Colombian. So far this summer, Die Roten can count on a net profit of 40 million euros thanks to Douglas Costa's permanent move to Juventus and the free transfer of Leon Goretzka in from Schalke 04. It gives them room for manoeuvre in the market despite the uncertainty over...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has landed in Turin with girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez ahead of the party to celebrate his £99million Juventus move on Monday. The Portugal legend quit Real Madrid for the Old Lady and will be unveiled once the dust settles on the incredible World Cup final, to ensure all eyes are on him. Cristiano Ronaldo gave the thumbs-up as he landed in Italy with his girlfriend CR7...Full Story »

Julen Lopetegui feels Real Madrid have a player capable of making up much of the creative shortfall left behind by Cristiano Ronaldo's departure in James Rodriguez, and Bayern Munich haven't definitively closed the door on negotiations with Los Blancos. A two-year loan deal was agreed in the summer of 2017 which took the Colombian playmaker to Bavaria, after his time working with Zinedine Zid...Full Story »

The NBA Summer League has a new supporter in Real Madrid's Marco Asensio. Accompanied by his friends Javi Rodriguez Povea and Angel Poblete, the Spanish international posed with Ben Simmons, an emerging star of the Sixers and considered the heir of LeBron James in the NBA. #NBASummerLeague Day 🏀👍🏽 A post shared by Marco Asensio (@marcoasensio10) on Jul 12, 2018 at 8:53pm PDT ...Full Story »

Real Madrid are keen to re-sign James Rodriguez from Bayern Munich. Marca says Real are considering bringing back James with the player having sent signals that he would be open to a return to the Spanish capital. The Colombian is currently loaned out to Bayern Munich until June 30, 2019, with the Bavarians holding a purchase-option and no possible escape for his return. The German club has...Full Story »

ALEXIS SANCHEZ looks to have begun his pre-season training early with gym sessions in Brazil - and has been joined by Chilean beauty Mayte Rodriguez. The Manchester United star is missing the World Cup after Chile failed to qualify. Sanchez was joined in the gym by his stunning girlfriend Mayte Rodriguez But Sanchez is making sure he is staying in tip-top shape ahead of the new season and has...Full Story »

James Rodriguez's injury is not serious, according to Colombia manager Jose Pekerman James Rodriguez's injury is not serious and he could be fit to face England in the last-16 of the World Cup, says Colombia manager Jose Pekerman. The 26-year-old suffered a calf injury in the final group match against Senegal last week leading to doubt over his involvement in the game against England in Mosc...Full Story »

Colombia have a strong chance of going far in the World Cup this summer but all attention will be on the fitness of star player James Rodriguez. The South American side qualified for the last 16 stage after topping their group with wins against Senegal and Poland following an opening loss to Japan, and will now face Group G runners-up England in the knockout phase. Concerns about his injury ...Full Story »

James Rodriguez hobbled off with 31 minutes gone of Colombia's win over Senegal Colombia coach Jose Pekerman said he was "extremely concerned" for James Rodriguez after he limped off during their win over Senegal. Rodriguez, whose side face England in the last 16 on Tuesday, was substituted after 31 minutes of the 1-0 World Cup victory on Thursday afternoon, which sealed Colombia's place at th...Full Story »

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman is preparing to unleash James Rodriguez on Poland in an attempt to prevent an early World Cup exit.Playmaker Rodriguez was restricted to a substitute appearance in the opening defeat against Japan due to a calf injury.The 26-year-old, winner of the golden boot in Brazil four years ago, came on for the final half an hour in Saransk but was unable to help his team salv...Full Story »