My calves are fine! – The 'other' Alison Becker teases Liverpool fans with injury update

American actress Alison Becker teased Liverpool fans with an ‘injury update’ regarding her almost namesake Liverpool fans desperate for good news on goalkeeper Alisson’s injury had their wish granted on Twitter – or so they might have thought. American actress and writer Alison Becker sent social media into a spin when, amid a torrent of…

Chelsea won't regret David Luiz sale – Arsenal legend Petit

The Brazilian defender boasts a wealth of experience but won’t be missed by the Blues, according to the World Cup winner Chelsea will not regret selling David Luiz to London rivals Arsenal, according to Gunners legend Emmanuel Petit. The Brazilian joined the north London club on deadline day for £8 million ($9.7m) after the defender…

'Egotist' Ronaldo not a worthy successor to Beckham at Man Utd, says Forlan

The former Red Devils forward was less than impressed with the attitude of the Portuguese superstar during their days as team-mates at Old Trafford Click Here: true religion jean short Cristiano Ronaldo was “an egotist” in the Manchester United dressing room who “always wanted to be near a mirror”, according to Uruguay legend Diego Forlan. Furthermore,…

'Exemplary professional' Sanchez will get back to his best at Inter, says former Udinese team-mate Di Natale

The Serie A legend thinks the Chilean and former Manchester United team-mate Romelu Lukaku can build a frightening partnership at San Siro Alexis Sanchez is an ‘exemplary professional’ and will rediscover his top form at Inter, according to former team-mate Antonio Di Natale. The Chile international could bring his Manchester United ordeal to an end…

Betis coach Rubi hoping Messi catches a cold ahead of Barcelona clash

The Argentine star is set to return from injury, much to his opposing manager’s despair ahead of their La Liga clash Real Betis coach Rubi has joked he hopes Barcelona star Lionel Messi comes down with a cold ahead of his expected return from injury in La Liga on Sunday.  Messi missed the Catalans’ season opener…

Oxlade-Chamberlain needs to be patient – Klopp

The England international is desperate to continue his comeback but the Reds manager insists he will not take any risks with the player’s fitness Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain must be patient as he continues his return to full fitness. The England international made his first Premier League start for 16 months against…

Hazard makes Belgium squad despite missing Real Madrid's La Liga openers

The forward is yet to make his league debut for Los Blancos due to injury, but he is in his national team’s squad for their September fixtures Eden Hazard has been named in the Belgium squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against San Marino and Scotland. Hazard joined Real Madrid in June, signing a…

Van Dijk beats Messi and Ronaldo to win UEFA Men's Player of the Year award

The Dutch defender’s displays in Liverpool’s Champions League success have been recognised with the prize Virgil van Dijk has been named the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2018-19, seeing off competition from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Liverpool defender was crowned at the ceremony for the  Champions League group stage draw on Thursday. Van Dijk…

'We were wrong' – Barcelona apologise to Betis over Firpo tweet

The Catalans have swiftly shown remorse for a social media post involving a former Betis player Barcelona have apologised following backlash to a tweet involving Junior Firpo sent after their 5-2 win over Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday.  Playing without star duo Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, the Catalans fell behind early only…