'This is a scandal!' – Atalanta boss Gasperini furious with missed penalty call in Coppa Italia final loss

The Italian club’s boss was incensed that his side were left to rue a missed call that could have changed the outcome despite the availability of VAR Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini vented his frustrations at officials following his side’s 2-0 loss to Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday, claiming that a missed…

Bayern legend wants Klopp back home after Liverpool's Champions League triumph

Franz Beckenbauer considers the Reds boss to be “one of the world’s best” and is hoping to see him take the reins at the Allianz Arena at some stage Jurgen Klopp is wanted back in Germany by Franz Beckenbauer, with an iconic figure saying of Liverpool’s Champions League-winning boss: “I wish for nothing more than…

Klopp responds to Guinea's Keita claim and offers Firmino fitness update

The Liverpool boss says a midfielder who has sparked plenty of debate over recent weeks is making progress in his recovery from a thigh injury Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to comments from those at the Guinea football federation by stating that Naby Keita is making positive progress in his recovery from injury. The…

‘Liverpool would be mad to sign another centre-half’ – Carragher not buying De Ligt talk

The former Reds defender believes Joel Matip and Joe Gomez have shown to Jurgen Klopp that they are capable of partnering Virgl van Dijk Liverpool would be “mad” to sign another centre-half, says Jamie Carragher, with Joel Matip and Joe Gomez proving that somebody such as Matthijs de Ligt is not needed at Anfield. The…

Ronaldo hoping to add Nations League success to Euro 2016 triumph

The Portugal star will feature in his third final with his nation and the superstar has his sight set on victory over the Netherlands Cristiano Ronaldo is eyeing a second international title with Portugal as the Euro 2016 champions prepare for the Nations League final against Netherlands. Portugal and Netherlands will do battle in Sunday’s…

Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny undergoes knee surgery

The Polish international will begin rehabilitation work immediately a after successful operation Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has undergone surgery on his right knee, the club have announced. Outgoing boss Massimiliano Allegri confirmed the need for an operation last week but the Poland international was still on the substitutes’ bench for the Serie A champions’ season closer…

Alisson paid Liverpool back for massive transfer fee with Champions League trophy, says goalkeeping coach

The Brazilian capped off an impressive debut season at Anfield by helping the Reds get redemption in the European decider against Tottenham Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg says the club have reaped the benefits from their massive investment in Alisson after the Brazilian helped guide them to Champions League success. The Reds bought the shot-stopper from Roma last…

‘Hazard made Real Madrid call a long time ago’ – Benteke sees Chelsea star joining ‘dream club’

A Belgium international colleague of the talented Blues playmaker claims a move to Santiago Bernabeu has always been on the cards Eden Hazard has seen Real Madrid as part of his future “for a long time”, claims Christian Benteke, with the Chelsea forward closing on a big-money move to the Liga giants. Goal has revealed…