Costa wants to meet with Antonio Conte for the first time since the text message that ended his Chelsea career by saying his goodbyes in the tunnel of the Wanda Metropolitano stadium ahead of tonight’s (7.45pm) Champions League clash between his former club and Atletico Madrid. The controversial striker formally […]
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Ronaldo and Bale produced mesmerising displays last night as Real ran out 3-1 winners away to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Ronaldo hit a double, and Bale scored with a sublime volley as the La Liga giants ensured they top Group H. Real have looked far from the invincible […]
Alvaro Morata has proved a massive hit in the opening games of the season since his summer move from Real Madrid. His early season form has helped ease the transfer saga surrounding Diego Costa who refused to return to the club during the summer before finally sealing a dream return […]
Liverpool haven’t won an English top flight title since 1990 with Gerard Houllier, Rafael Benitez and Brendan Rodgers falling short in 2002, 2009 and 2014 respectively. That title charge under Rodgers was seen as Liverpool’s best opportunity to win the league with Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge, Steven Gerrard and Raheem […]
But Jurgen Klopp and his players will consider two draws a poor reward for after dominating their first two group games on their return to the Champions League. After throwing away a 2-1 lead to draw against Sevilla at Anfield a fortnight earlier, this time they had to come from […]
Mane, 25, returned to Liverpool’s starting line-up for the first time since playing in their 2-2 draw against Sevilla after he picked up a three-game ban for a horror challenge on Ederson in their 5-0 defeat at Manchester City on September 9. The Senegal international provided the assist for Philippe […]
They fell behind to a Fernando strike in the 23rd minute before Philippe Coutinho levelled things up eight minutes later when he sweeped home after exchanging passes with Sadio Mane. Although Liverpool dominated large periods of the game, they were unable to force home a winner. Daniel Sturridge missed a […]
Real Madrid have struggled in La Liga so far, finding themselves seven points adrift of Barcelona. But they made it two wins from two in the Champions League group stage with a 3-1 away win over Borussia Dortmund. Gareth Bale opened the scoring with a stunning volley after 18 minutes […]