'We want to move forward together' – Insigne waiting to sign new Napoli deal

The Italian is ready to commit his future to the Serie A runners-up Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne said he is waiting to sign a new contract as he insisted both parties want to “move forward together”. Insigne – who has been linked with Premier League giants Liverpool – cast doubt over his future last month…

‘Origi, Shaqiri, Sturridge are quality players’ – Suarez warns Liverpool attack still dangerous without Salah

The Egypt star will join Roberto Firmino on the sidelines, but the ex-Red believes the club is still a threat to Barcelona going forward Luis Suarez has warned Liverpool’s attack will remain a force to be reckoned with for Barcelona despite the loss of Mohamed Salah. Liverpool face a difficult task in the second leg…

Pochettino: Spurs care more about trophies after overtaking Arsenal

Tottenham have become north London’s top dogs in the Premier League, but the challenge now is to support that standing with major silverware Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham’s focus has shifted from overtaking Arsenal to the pursuit of major silverware. When the Argentine took the reins in north London, Spurs found themselves operating in the shadow…

Lionel who? The night Origi overshadowed Messi and became a Liverpool cult hero

The piano-playing Belgium international was the Reds’ unlikely match-winner as they beat Barcelona to reach the Champions League final Lionel Messi did not even glance at his inquisitors. Barcelona’s captain, the world’s greatest player, wore a look of utter disbelief as he was ushered through the Anfield mixed zone. No questions, no words, no eye contact….

Europa League 2019 final: Baku tickets, travel costs & all you need to know

All the information that fans of Arsenal and Chelsea need to know for planning their trips to the capital of Azerbaijan There is set to be a mass exodus of Londoners heading to Azerbaijan around May 29, with Chelsea to play Arsenal in the final of the Europa League in Baku. The Baku Olympic Stadium…

'Oh my God – genius' – Klopp praises Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool hero

As the Champions League semi-final reached boiling point, the full-back was the coolest man in Anfield with his quick thinking leading to the winner Trent Alexander-Arnold’s “genius” contribution won plaudits from Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool’s sensational 4-0 Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona. Nursing a 3-0 deficit from last week’s first leg and missing star…

Liverpool fans will still see trophyless season as success, says former Reds hero Gillespie

The European Cup winner believes that the Merseyside club and their Anfield faithful will still see 2018-19 as an achievement without silverware Liverpool’s supporters will not be left dissatisfied by their campaign even if they walk away empty-handed, according to former club stalwart Gary Gillespie. The Reds have been firmly in contention for both the…

'England want to leave Europe and they're in two finals!' – Mancini jokes about Brexit

The former Manchester City manager was in a joking mood ahead of the Champions League and Europa League finals Italy head coach Roberto Mancini joked that Premier League teams from England are dominating in Europe, despite the country voting to leave the European Union. Liverpool and Tottenham are set to contest the Champions League final…

Silva cool on Everton link with Inter midfielder Joao Mario

Portuguese ace unlikely to link up with his former boss at Sporting despite being linked with £15 million move to Merseyside from Italy this summer Everton boss Marco Silva has rebuffed reports linking Inter star Joao Mario with a move to Merseyside. There was speculation last week that the Italians had offered the 26-year-old midfielder…