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Liverpool boots first chance to do good with furlough announcement — but gets it right in the end

The club deserves no applause for doing the right thing, but neither does it warrant scorn for making the decision too late.

Mike DeCourcy

Canceled sports bracket: Fans will miss March Madness most in world without sports

We at Sporting News write about sports — without them, we had to find out exactly which event we’ll miss the most.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Champions League schedule 2020: What matches are on today? Times, TV channels for the Round of 16

The Champions League returns for the Round of 16. Stay up to date on when the matches start and how to watch them.

Austin Anderson

Borussia Dortmund vs PSG: UK & U.S. TV, live stream

Lucien Favre's side face a tough test of facing off against Ligue 1 giants PSG in the first round of UCL knockout fixtures

Goal

Ranking the Champions League 16: Can anyone keep Liverpool from repeat title?

Ranking the 16 Champions League teams heading into the knockout stage:

Mike DeCourcy

Manchester City banned from Champions League

The Premier League side say they are "disappointed but not surprised" by the decision and described it as "prejudicial"

Goal

Champions League last 16: Liverpool land Atletico & City face Real

The current holders of the continental crown are heading back to Wanda Metropolitano while beaten finalists from 2019, Spurs, lock horns with Leipzig

Chris Burton

Klopp admits pressure forced Liverpool's fixture backflip

The Reds boss was originally adamant his team would not have their schedule compromised, but has revealed why he changed his mind

Goal

Champions League 2019-20: Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool evolution turns into European revolution

Jurgen Klopp helped reshape a Liverpool team, and now the club is reaping the benefits and rewards of his vision.

Mike DeCourcy

Justice for defenders! Van Dijk beating Messi a sign of change

On Thursday evening in Monaco, the Liverpool centre-back became the first defender to win the prestigious prize, proving the game is changing

Peter Staunton

Champions League: Scintillating season awaits with draw complete

The draw set the lineup for what should be another scintillating Champions League competition.

Mike DeCourcy

Champions League 2019-20: Qualified teams, groups and fixtures

There is very little rest for UEFA as it gets ready for another edition of its flagship continental club competition

Goal

Klopp: English clubs won't dominate Champions League

The Reds manager believes Premier League sides are unlikely to repeat their European dominance again this season

Josh Thomas

Neymar lifts lid on Barca's historic 6-1 PSG win: 'I promised two goals'

The Brazilian played his part in inflicting one of football's most crushing defeats on the team that would eventually go on to sign him

Goal

Neymar Champions League ban upheld

UEFA has upheld a three-match suspension given to PSG star Neymar after his reaction to the Champions League loss against Man United.

Dom Farrell

Broken Spurs have regrets but also hope for the future

Tottenham gave their all in Saturday's 2-0 final loss to Liverpool but, at the end, their shortcomings were eventually exposed in Madrid

Peter Staunton

Champions League 2018-19: Tables, fixtures & squads

This season's competition has reached the semi-final stage, with Europe's big guns embarking on their quest for continental glory

Goal

Liverpool vs. Tottenham results: Salah, Origi key Liverpool to Champions League win

SN provided live updates throughout the 2019 UEFA Champions League final as Liverpool and Tottenham battled for European supremacy.

Matt Hornick

Klopp: We changed 'everything' in our finals preparation

After three European finals without a victory, the Reds manager says he has altered his team's build-up for the Champions League decider.

Neil Jones

Reyes to be honored with moment's silence in CL final

The former Arsenal man passed away aged 35 on Saturday, sending the world of European football into mourning ahead of the Madrid clash.

Patric Ridge

Champions League 2019: How finalists Liverpool, Tottenham built (and bought) their squads

A closer look at how Liverpool and Tottenham were constructed demonstrates the most English thing about the two teams is the money that allowed them to be assembled through world soccer’s transfer market.

Mike DeCourcy

Lloris: Spurs want to put stamp on Champions League history

The Spurs goalkeeper lifted the World Cup as France captain and wants help his club do the same as they battle in the final on Saturday.

Omnisport

Benitez: This Liverpool team is much better than mine

The Newcastle boss says the current group is stronger than the one that secured Champions League glory in 2005.

Klopp: There's no advantage before the game

Tottenham are widely perceived to be underdogs for the match in Madrid, but the Reds boss does not feel that is the case.

Jamie Smith

Eriksen: Tottenham have been lucky!

The north Londoners face Liverpool in Madrid on Saturday and their Danish midfielder thinks they've successfully silenced a lot of their critics.

Stephen Darwin

‘Liverpool have more weapons than Spurs’ says former Red Collymore

The former Reds striker considers Jurgen Klopp’s side to be favorites for European glory, but admits the schedule break could help to level the playing field.

Chris Burton

FIFA 19 predicts Spurs v. Liverpool

Predicting the outcome of the Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool is no easy feat, so Omnisport used FIFA 19 to help out.

Peter Hanson

Criticism of Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool ahead of UCL final is 'a disgrace,' Paul Ince says

For Liverpool, winning the Champions League would not make up for losing out on the Premier League title. But Jurgen Klopp is no bottler even if the Reds lose to Tottenham.

Chris Burton

Salah’s redemption

A year after being forced off injured in the Champions League final, Mohamed Salah has another shot at glory Saturday against Tottenham.

Neil Jones

Klopp: This Liverpool side is best I've taken into a final

The manager says his team's blend of "potential and attitude" puts them in the perfect position to beat Tottenham on Saturday.

Guy Atkinson

Sadio Mané confident for Champions League final

The Liverpool forward is "ready to win" this weekend's crunch clash with Tottenham in Madrid.

Neil Jones

Champions League 2019: Moura, Tottenham ensure all-England, all-miracle final

Spurs are on to Madrid after Lucas Moura scores at the death. They'll take on a fellow Premier League side that also had to rally for an improbable semifinal victory.

Mike DeCourcy

Ajax vs. Tottenham results: Spurs pull off miracle win in final seconds of Champions League semifinal

Tottenham needed a last-second goal (literally) to defeat Ajax on Wednesday and advance to the Champions League final. Here is how it happened.

Tadd Haislop

'Best Champions League season ever?': Twitter reacts to Tottenham's stunning comeback win over Ajax

A day after Liverpool's fought back to defeat Barcelona, Spurs overturned a first leg deficit in Amsterdam to set up an all-Premier League final

Taiye Taiwo

'I hope he gets a statue': Christian Eriksen heaps praise on Tottenham hero Lucas Moura

The midfielder credited his team-mate with pushing Tottenham into the Champions League final and hopes to see him honoured

Goal

Beers, tears & disbelief: Spurs destroy Ajax's 'destiny' in Champions League classic

What Mauricio Pochettino's side did goes a long way to eclipsing what Liverpool did against Barcelona, stunning the Dutch in a second-half comeback

Peter Staunton

Champions League 2019: Has one country had all the European finalists before?

Teams from England, Spain, Italy and Germany have enjoyed spells of dominance in UEFA's flagship club competitions

Goal

No happy ending to Ajax fairytale: Devastated Dutch now set to be decimated by transfers

More than two decades after the last great Ajax side conquered Europe, Erik ten Hag's men suffered the cruellest of semi-final defeats against Spurs

Daniel Edwards

Who's to blame for Barcelona's collapse? Valverde, Coutinho & five reasons for Liverpool meltdown

After the Blaugrana suffered one of the worst defeats in the club's history, Goal looks at five major factors that contributed to their humiliation.

Rik Sharma

Liverpool vs. Barcelona results: Highlights from Liverpool's stunning comeback in Champions League semifinal

How did Liverpool stun Barcelona on Tuesday and advance to the Champions League final? SN tracked the match with live updates. Here is how it happened.

Tadd Haislop

Was Alexander-Arnold's corner for Liverpool's winner vs Barcelona legal?

Fans of the Catalan club were left astonished by the England international's rapid reactions, which helped to propel the Reds to the final

Goal

Why Liverpool's UCL miracle vs. Barcelona is greater than its comeback vs. Milan

Liverpool improbably advances to the 2019 Champions League final with a rally that tops the Reds' second-half miracle in the UCL final 14 years ago.

Mike DeCourcy

Kerr celebrates Liverpool comeback

Liverpool's stunning Champions League victory over Barcelona caught the attention of Kerr.

Sacha Pisani

'Nothing is impossible!': Liverpool astonish with 4-0 Barcelona beatdown

Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum both nabbed a brace as the Reds staged a stunning comeback against the Blaugrana on Tuesday

Goal

The cringeworthy UCL stats haunting Messi & Barcelona

The Catalans saw their European dreams extinguished following a remarkable capitulation on Merseyside, to add to their dismal recent last four record

Andrew Steel

Watch Barcelona fall asleep on goal to cap historic Champions League comeback by Liverpool

Watch the goal by Divock Origi that sent Barcelona packing in the Champions League semifinal.

Dan Bernstein

Wijnaldum's anger behind display

Jurgen Klopp's decision to bench Georginio Wijnaldum could have proved crucial in Liverpool's win over Barcelona en route to the final.

Guy Atkinson

Liverpool hero Wijnaldum: I was angry at Klopp for benching me!

The Dutch international came off the bench to scored two goals in a remarkable Champions League comeback on Tuesday

Goal

Liverpool prayed for Barcelona miracle, and heroes Divock Origi, Gini Wijnaldum delivered

Despite missing stars Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino, the Reds stunned Lionel Messi and Co. with a phenomenal four-goal win to triumph 4-3 on aggregate

Neil Jones

Collapse of the century: Messi's Barca bottlers humiliate themselves

Barcelona incredibly threw away a three-goal first-leg lead against a depleted Liverpool to suffer one of the worst defeats in their history

Rik Sharma

Injured Salah and Firmino ruled out

Salah sustained a head injury against Newcastle United, and has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Barcelona.

Omnisport

Champions League 2018-19: Favourites, outsiders & underdogs

Liverpool and Tottenham will fight to be crowned European champions when they meet in Madrid in June

Goal

'I was fortunate' - Messi plays down stunning free-kick

The Argentine notched up 600 career goals as his late double helped the Blaugrana run out comfortable winners against the Reds at Camp Nou

Drew Steel

Messi's masterclass a 15-minute nightmare for Liverpool

The Reds dominated for long periods against Barcelona, creating several chances, but ended up on the wrong end of a 3-0 scoreline at Camp Nou

Neil Jones

Messi equals Ronaldo on 600 career club goals

The Argentine has reached another milestone, with his fine set-piece against Liverpool in the Champions League taking him to 600 goals

Goal

Explained: Why Son Heung-min isn't playing against Ajax

Like Harry Kane, the South Korea star is unable to tackle the Eredivisie club in the Champions League semi-final first leg

Robin Bairner

Champions League 2019: What you need to know about final four (besides Messi is playing)

Lionel Messi seeks a fifth UCL title, and upstarts Tottenham and Ajax could play spoiler to Barcelona and Liverpool. Here are some of the essential facts to know in advance of two huge soccer afternoons.

Mike DeCourcy

Spurs: Kane injury 'significant'

Kane was hurt during Tuesday's Champions League win over Manchester City and could miss the rest of the season.

Jamie Smith

Kane injured against Man City

Tottenham lost Kane to injury in the second half of its Champions League meeting with Manchester City at its new stadium.

Joe Wright

Who is Eder Militao? Real Madrid's new €50m defender

The Brazilian only joined Porto last August but it was confirmed on Thursday that the 21-year-old will move to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer

Goal

What is VAR and where will it be used?

The use of video technology has been a major talking point since its introduction, but, despite complaints, more competitions are using it

Oliver Platt

Neymar injury: What games will the PSG star miss?

The Brazilian has broken his metatarsal and will be forced to watch his club side's European clashes with Manchester United from the sidelines

Charles Jones

Zidane would be foolish to take United job

The set of circumstances surrounding the Frenchman taking over at Real Madrid were so unique that there is no way to repeat that magic at Old Trafford

Peter Staunton

Good riddance! Toxic Mourinho won't be missed at Man Utd

The manager has finally been sacked after a disastrous start to the season. It was inevitable having turned the atmosphere sour in at Old Trafford

Peter Staunton

When is the Champions League last 16 draw?

The end of the Champions League draw is gearing closer and excitement has started to build over who could face who in the last 16 stage

Goal

Which teams qualified for Champions League last 16?

After the last round of matches in the European competition, Goal looks at the teams who have progressed to the next stage

Goal

Who could really sign Real Madrid outcast Isco?

The Spaniard has yet to start a game under new coach Santiago Solari and is being linked with a transfer after being left out completely against Roma

Rik Sharma

The future of Argentina: Spurs star Foyth earning rave reviews

The 20-year-old remains a raw and impetuous talent but Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino believes the Argentine is destined for greatness

Daniel Edwards

Messi on a mission to bring UCL back to Barcelona

The Argentine stated before the season began that his primary goal as Barca's new captain was to conquer Europe and he is certainly leading by example

Rik Sharma

Messi overtakes Ronaldo for Champions League record

The Barcelona star is once again ahead of his longtime rival thanks to Wednesday's goal against PSV

Goal

Neymar surpasses Kaka to set Champions League record

The Paris Saint-Germain forward has now jumped ahead of all his countrymen to become Brazil's most prolific player in the European competition

Ryan Tolmich

Ronaldo first to 100 Champions League wins

The Portuguese helped Juventus to see off Valencia on Tuesday, with that success bringing up a century of triumphs in the competition for a star turn

Chris Burton

It’s do or die for Project Neymar at PSG

Failure to secure a win against the Reds on Wednesday is bound to push the world's most expensive player towards the exit door at Parc des Princes

Robin Bairner

The costly ramifications of a Liverpool UCL exit

A win in Paris for Jurgen Klopp's side would almost certainly put them in the last 16 - but what about the worst-case scenario?

Neil Jones

The ‘new Vidal’ who silenced Neymar & Salah

He does not make the headlines very often but he has quietly become the best midfielder in Serie A and a Champions League force

Daniel Edwards

Kovac backed to continue at Bayern after Benfica thrashing

The Bundesliga side's boss has been under pressure as the club has struggled in league play, though Tuesday's win saw them progress in Europe

Goal

Henry honoured to face Simeone

The new manager is excited to face off against one of the best on Wednesday, even if Monaco's Champions League campaign is ending

Joe Wright

Manchester United fined over Ronaldo pitch invasions

The Juventus star's Old Trafford return was marred by fans running onto the playing surface

Jamie Smith

Real Madrid deny Ramos broke anti-doping rules

The club was quick to respond to allegations made about the defender by Der Spiegel

Goal

Mijatovic: Modric the only Ballon d'Or candidate

The former striker feels that Croatia's captain deserves to win the individual gong ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Sean Wilson

Messi, Ronaldo, Salah & the top 20 scorers of 2018

Goal lists the most prolific players of the current calendar year, taking into account goals scored in all competitions for both club and country

Mark Doyle

PSG not ready to win Champions League yet - Mbappe

The France international believes that the Ligue 1 champions still have some growing to do before they can truly challenge Europe's elite teams

Goal

Messi not in world's top 10?! All the Goal 50 votes for Leo

The Barcelona No.10 may have won a double and the European Golden Shoe last season but he wasn't hugely popular with all of our voters

Mark Doyle

Neymar snubbed from world’s 20 best players

The most expensive footballer of all time saw his club campaign with PSG cut short by injury, while his World Cup ended in disappointment and ridicule

Mark Doyle

Allegri targets long Juventus stay

The Bianconeri boss fended off competition from Maurizio Sarri and Simone Inzaghi to win the prize once again

Guy Atkinson

Allegri keen to move on from Man Utd defeat

Juventus were handed a rare defeat at home to Manchester United on Wednesday, but Massimiliano Allegri's focus is on the future

Ben Spratt

Where is it going wrong for Henry at Monaco?

The last thing the new coach of second last Monaco needs after a run of five games without a victory is the visit of record-breaking PSG this weekend

Peter Staunton

Guardiola: City will be punished if we broke rules

The Spaniard says the club will face punishment from UEFA if the allegations reported by Der Spiegel this week can be proven

Dom Farrell

Dybala: I didn't insult Mourinho

The Juventus forward was among those to confront the Manchester United manager as he took to the field following a dramatic Champions League fixture

Chris Burton

Neville loved reaction of 'impossible' Mourinho

The Manchester United manager has faced criticism for taunting Bianconeri fans after a Champions League win, but a club legend welcomes his passion

Chris Burton

Pogba refuses to rule out Juventus return

The World Cup-winning midfielder insists he is "happy" at Old Trafford, but is aware of the mounting speculation regarding a second stint in Italy

Chris Burton

'Real Madrid had to change after hitting rock bottom'

The Blancos decided to part with Julen Lopetegui following a crushing Clasico defeat to Barcelona, with the reins passed to caretaker Santiago Solari

Chris Burton

Kane eyes famous Spurs escape in CL

Spurs took one point from their first three Champions League games but the Englishman is eyeing a memorable escape after downing PSV

Dom Farrell

Man Utd match 1999 heroics with late Juve comeback

The Red Devils scored an unlikely late win in Turin, accomplishing something they haven't done since that famous night in Barcelona

Goal

Solari restores calm as chances of keeping Madrid job grow

The interim boss has begun to have a positive effect on the Blancos dressing room, restoring confidence after Julen Lopetegui's disastrous reign

Alberto Piñero

Business as usual for City with CL cruise

The Premier League club have faced continuous allegations of financial irregularities in recent days but that has proven to be no on-field distraction

Sam Lee

Ronaldo scores stunner for first Juve Champions League goal

The Portuguese star fired a spectacular finish to give his side the lead in the second half against Manchester United

Ryan Tolmich

I'll demand FIFA re-introduces 'corruption' in rulebooks - Infantino

The omission of the word has caused a storm in the world of football, with FIFA's boss insisting he is just as angry

Goal

'Worst decision ever' - Football reacts to Sterling penalty call

The England international dug his foot into the ground and was awarded a penalty - would you have owned up?

Goal

Better than Zidane? Solari has best start for Real since 1957

The interim manager continued his flying start with a dominant win against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League on Wednesday

Goal

'I was insulted for 90 minutes' - Mourinho justifies Juve gesture

The manager revelled in the jeers of the Turin crowd at the final whistle, but pointed out that he was given a rough reception throughout the match

Goal

Man Utd evoke Spirit of '99 with Juventus comeback

The Red Devils somehow pulled three points out of the bag at the Allianz Stadium having looked dead and buried after Cristiano Ronaldo's opener

Kris Voakes

Mourinho could still face touchline ban for TV rant

The Football Association has opted to appeal after receiving the written reasons for the original decision

Goal

Mourinho tells Pogba: Fight for the shirt!

The France World Cup winner returns to Turin amid continued speculation over possibly re-joining the Allianz Stadium club.

Goal

World Cup woes & Bayern blip - Neuer's nightmare 2018

The shot-stopper was considered the best in the world for many years but is now going through a rough patch for both club and country

Ronan Murphy

Herrera: Mexico could have triple the number in Europe

The Pachuca product lamented the lack of El Tri stars in Europe, putting the blame on short-sighted directors

Jon Arnold

Neymar blasts 'disrespectful' referee

The Brazilian hit out at referee Bjorn Kuipers following PSG's draw with Napoli in the Champions League

Goal

Griezmann: I am so pleased to play at Atletico

The Frenchman became the club's first player to score 20 Champions League goals in the win over Borussia Dortmund

Patric Ridge

Man City do not have weaknesses, says Shakhtar boss

The Ukrainian champions were soundly beaten a fortnight ago and their boss is keen not to make mistakes against Pep Guardiola's side

Stephen Crawford

Insigne makes history with leveller against PSG

The 27-year-old scored from the spot against Gianluigi Buffon and the French giants, continuing a stellar run

Goal

Misfit Malcom's dream UCL debut helps Barca advance

The 21-year-old has found minutes hard to come by since a summer move from Bordeaux, but made his time on the field at San Siro count on Tuesday

Goal

Kane lauds Spurs display as one of best of the season

Harry Kane inspired a late turnaround for Tottenham against PSV and thinks the display as one of their best this term.

Ryan Benson

'Terrible result has Liverpool facing early exit'

Steve McManaman admits that Jurgen Klopp's side find themselves in a "bad position" after dropping more important points away at Red Star Belgrade

Chris Burton

Ronaldinho has just £5 in bank account!

Prosecutors found a nominal amount at the former Brazil and Barcelona star's disposal despite the large fine he was slapped with three years ago

Goal

Why Ronaldo left Barca for Inter in world-record deal

In an exclusive interview, former Barca president Joan Gaspart reveals that the Brazilian was set to stay at Camp Nou until Massimo Moratti intervened

I Oliva Gispert

Sterling ‘deserves everything he gets’ - Carragher

The forward is on the verge of a new deal and the former Liverpool defender things it is well earned

Goal

Hakimi causing Madrid as much regret as Ronaldo

The European champions have two big problem positions this season, with BVB's Morocco star showing them just what they are missing at right-back

Ronan Murphy

Mourinho takes another jab at Man Utd board

The Portuguese manager talked up the Italian side while indirectly comparing his own's ambitions

Goal

CSKA Moscow to support fans injured in escalator incident

Financial and administrative help will be available to those hurt in the escalator collapse in Rome

Matt Dorman

Reus credits Sancho for Dortmund 'euphoria'

The young midfielder created the opening goal as Lucien Favre's side dispatched Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday

Robert O'Connor

'Gotze missing quality and should leave Dortmund'

The midfielder has played only once for Germany in 18 months and has struggled for form since 2014's World Cup triumph.

Robert O'Connor

Winners & losers of the Champions League draw

Champions Real Madrid will be confident of topping the group but it's a different story for Premier League sides Liverpool and Manchester United

Peter Staunton

'Messi of keepers' Alisson can bring Liverpool the title

The Reds have completed the signing of the Brazilian, who will transform Jurgen Klopp's defence

Mark Doyle

'CL too easy, now Real must win La Liga'

The former striker is hoping to see domestic dominance restored in the Spanish capital, with Julen Lopetegui under pressure to deliver major honours

Nisanth V Easwar

Serie A giants battle it out for Liverpool's Grujic

The Serbia midfielder is likely to leave Anfield on loan next season - but the Italian giants would like a permanent deal

Neil Jones

Brewster aiming for first-team stardom at Liverpool

The 18-year-old talks about his dream of playing for Jurgen Klopp's first team at Anfield as he hopes to follow Trent Alexander-Arnold to stardom

Neil Jones

Ramos controversy: What if Van Dijk injured Ronaldo?

Jamie Redknapp says that he would love to have the under-fire Real Madrid defender in his team despite the Champions League final controversy

Carlo Garganese

Can VAR end Ramos' reign of terror?

The Spaniard is as clever as they come but the use of technology should cast an even more unfavourable light on a true master of the game's dark arts

Mark Doyle

Europe not priority for Chiellini

The Old Lady has not won Europe's premier club competition since 1996, but the defender insists it is not a major concern for him

Stephen Creek

Messi: Barca need Griezmann for Champions League

The Argentina superstar is adamant that the France international can help take the Catalan giants to even greater heights next season

Matt Dorman

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo stars in FIFA 19 trailer

Watch the new trailer for FIFA 19 featuring Cristiano Ronaldo

Goal

Fekir has passed Liverpool medical - French FA president

The Lyon playmaker seems to be heading towards Anfield and the president of his country's federation wants the deal completed as soon as possible

Robin Bairner

Salah hits back at Ramos over injection claims

The Liverpool star reflected on his emotional injury sustained in last month's meeting with Real Madrid following a clash with the Spanish defender

Sacha Pisani

Akinfenwa: Ramos lucky to avoid 'Beast Mode'

The Liverpool fan and FIFA cult hero has sent a warning to the Real Madrid skipper following his actions during and after the Champions League final

Chris Burton

Gerrard snaps up Liverpool youngster Ejaria on loan

The Anfield legend has snapped up the 20-year-old midfield, who has also been given new terms by the Reds

Neil Jones

Firmino: Sergio Ramos is an idiot

The defender's ironic response to the new Loris Karius suffered concussion in the Champions League final did not sit well with Firmino

Dom Farrell

How Twitter exploded to Ramos mocking Karius

The talk of the day was about how Sergio Ramos' sweat would make Roberto Firmino ill

Michael Madyira

Courtois questions 'strange' Karius concussion claim

The Belgian has cast doubt over the announcement that the Liverpool goalkeeper had suffered a brain trauma against Real Madrid

Robin Bairner

Karius will bounce back, predicts Trapp

The goalkeeper will recover from his Champions League final disaster, according to his compatriot

Ben Spratt

Karius criticism harsh - but Liverpool need a new keeper

Former Liverpool and England goalkeeper Chris Kirkland believes the criticism of the German has been harsh following the Champions League final

Neil Jones

Toure's agent in explosive Guardiola rant: He's worthless!

Dimitri Seluk has accused the Man City coach of buying success and suggested that an African curse will prevent him from winning the Champions League

Chris Burton

FIFPro showing 'complete solidarity with Karius'

Following the revelation that the Liverpool goalkeeper suffered concussion in the Champions League final, steps are being taken to safeguard players

Chris Burton

Robertson: Salah can match Ronaldo & Messi

There are suggestions whether or not the former AS Roma ace can maintain his awe-inspiring 2017-18 form in upcoming seasons

Tolu Olasoji

Karius gets Germany support after 'brutal' errors

The goalkeeper did not make the cut for the World Cup but he remains in their thoughts after his embarrassing display against Real Madrid

Iain Strachan

Salah plans Spain rehab in bid to make World Cup

Amid conflicting reports on whether he will recover in time for Russia 2018, the Egypt star will work with Liverpool staff in Spain

Guy Atkinson

Petition to punish Ramos has over 300k signatures

The abrasive Real Madrid defender may have cost Liverpool's talismanic forward the chance to play at World Cup 2018 after tangling with him in Kiev

Goal

Injured Carvajal handed World Cup hope

The Real Madrid right-back picked up an untimely hamstring problem against Liverpool, but he might still feature in Spain's plans this summer

Dom Farrell

Luis Suarez hoping for quick Salah recovery

The deadly attacker star is battling a shoulder injury after the Champions League final, but the Uruguay star hopes he can face him this summer

Dejan Kalinic

'Salah out for two months and will miss World Cup'

Outspoken Turki Al-Sheikh claims that a shoulder problem picked up in the Champions League final will dash the international dreams of the Egypt star

Dom Farrell

Salah confident of making World Cup

The Egypt star suffered a shoulder injury in Liverpool's Champions League final loss, but he expects to be fit to make the cut for Russia

Dom Farrell

Salah's friend claims he will play at World Cup

While an official close to the Egypt national team is pessimistic over Salah's chances, Aly Mazhar believes he will be back in time for Russia

Goal

Carvajal's World Cup over as he limps off for Real

Just a few minutes after the Liverpool attacker was forced off the pitch, the Real Madrid defender looks almost certain to be out of Spain contention

Goal

Mido lauds Ramos despite hurting Salah

The 35-year-old said he would like to have the defender in his squad due to his style of play

Gbenga Adewoye

Zidane's sudden exit stuns Rossi and Nadal

A MotoGP star and tennis legend are among those to have been left saddened by the departure of an iconic coach at the Santiago Bernabeu

Sacha Pisani

Five candidates to replace Zidane at Real Madrid

A look at the top 5 candidates in line to replace Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid.

Goal

Quiz - How well do you know Zidane's time at Real Madrid?

After Zinedine Zidane announced he's leaving Real Madrid, find out how well you know his time at the club

Goal

Legend Zidane picks right time to leave ageing Madrid

The French coach announced his exit in a shock press conference on Thursday, just a few days after completing a European Cup treble with Los Blancos

Ben Hayward

Job for Wenger? Twitter reacts to Zidane's shock exit

The Frenchman made the announcement less than a week after winning the Champions League, seeing the tributes flow in from across the sport

Goal

'A sad day for Madrid' - Perez stunned by Zidane exit

Los Blancos' president was not prepared for the coach to leave Real Madrid less than a week after winning the Champions League for the third time

Joe Wright

Zidane in surprise news conference

The manager's future has suddenly been called into question after Los Blancos announced an imminent news conference.

Ryan Benson

Xavi: Barcelona have fallen asleep

Zinedine Zidane's side have winning in their blood and the Catalans have fallen asleep in Europe's top competition, according to the former Barca star

Dejan Kalinic

'Liverpool should keep faith in Karius'

It is expected that the Reds will seek to bolster their ranks this summer following a horror showing from their No. 1 in the Champions League final

Chris Burton

Capello: Zidane faced Real Madrid sack

The Italian, who coached Real Madrid twice, says the Blancos would have been sacked if they had lost out to Liverpool

Jamie Smith

Liverpool's masterplan to get Awoniyi into top-level football

The Nigerian striker finished the season as the club's most potent forward, just behind the Fab three, and the Reds have a plan for him

Tolu Olasoji

Ronaldo told 'the best' don't steal headlines

The Real Madrid superstar failed to score in the Champions League final but was able to dominate the post-match reaction after hinting at a transfer

Chris Burton

Hamann: Limited sympathy for flashy Karius

The German goalkeeper endured a nightmare evening in the Champions League final, but it is his pre and post-match actions which concern a countryman

Chris Burton

'Man City aren't going to sign Isco' - Guardiola

The Premier League champions had been associated with a move for the Spain star, but the manager says no deal is on the cards

Joe Wright

Dua Lipa responds to Asensio hook-up rumours

The singer has insisted that she is not hooking up with the Real Madrid midfielder, claiming that they have never even met

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Salah aiming for three-week return

The Egypt talisman's World Cup hopes are not over yet, as he could be out for just three weeks

Ryan Benson

Salah's tears sum up Liverpool's European heartache

The defining image of this final will be the sight of the Egyptian leaving the field injured as the Reds were beaten by Real Madrid

Neil Jones

Ramos tackle like wrestling - Klopp

The Real Madrid defender's challenge that injured Mohamed Salah was similar to wrestling, according to the Liverpool manager

Dejan Kalinic

Modric: Madrid have created dynasty

Gareth Bale's double secured a third Champions League title in a row on Saturday, leaving one star to laud the creation of a sporting superpower

Sacha Pisani

Real Madrid 3, Liverpool 1: Recapping all the action from the Champions League final

Real Madrid and Liverpool faced each other for the biggest prize in European club football. Real came away with the victory and its third CL title in as many seasons.

Nick Birdsong

Ronaldo regrets Real Madrid exit hint

Having referred to his Madrid career in the past-tense during a post-match interview, Ronaldo was more reflective in later press statements

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Klopp: Salah injury is really serious

The Egyptian forward was forced off during a Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid and is now waiting on the results of medical tests

Chris Burton

Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Live blog, stream & team news

The showpiece event of European club football takes place in Ukraine, with Zinedine Zidane's Blancos facing Jurgen Klopp's Reds

Ryan Kelly

Champions League 2018 final: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid TV channel & live streams, teams & match preview

Here's everything you need to know about the 2018 Champions League Final.

Nick Birdsong

Chiellinis long for Liverpool win over 'unlikeable' Madrid

The Juventus defender suffered quarter-final heartache at the hands of the Blancos and is hoping to see them come unstuck against the Reds in Kiev

Chris Burton

'Zidane can become Real's greatest manager'

The ex-Blancos star believes victory over Liverpool in the Champions League final will cement the Frenchman's standing at the top of the coaching game

Chris Burton

Liverpool's mayor unable to fix Kiev travel 'shambles'

Over 700 Reds fans are in danger of missing out on the encounter between Jurgen Klopp's side and Real Madrid in Ukraine

Harry Sherlock

Revealed: Drake to fire up Liverpool for UCL final

The Reds will turn to the music mega-star's 2018 smash hit to provide their motivation before they take on Real Madrid

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Champions League 2019: One night in Istanbul resonates with Liverpool fans who recall historic comeback

SN's Mike DeCourcy recounts Liverpool's dramatic 2005 UCL final win against AC Milan through the eyes of the club's supporters.

Mike DeCourcy

Champions League 2018 final: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah capitalizing on opportunity like no player before him

In a transformation perhaps unlike any we've seen in world sport, the Egyptian striker has seized the moment and is being mentioned in the same sentence with Messi and Ronaldo.

Mike DeCourcy

Champions League 2018: If Zidane fails to deliver trophy, could his job be in Real jeopardy?

The Real Madrid manager hasn't been perfect. History suggests, despite his impressive resume, his job just might be on the line.

Mike DeCourcy

Jurgen Klopp calls for 'big balls'

Against a more experienced Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final, the Reds manager is after bravery most of all

Ante Jukic

Werner promises Klopp summer funds

The German manager will have plenty of money to spend as the Reds seek to improve in the Premier League, the club supremo has confirmed

Iain Strachan

Liverpool destined to win Champions League - Lawrenson

The Reds are looking to seal the sixth European title in their history and one of their former stars believes the gods will be on their side in Kiev

Nizaar Kinsella

Milner: I’m tripping over Salah’s trophies!

The Liverpool midfielder is delighted to see an in-form team-mate earning recognition, but admits he is creating clutter in the dressing room

Chris Burton

Madrid are favourites - Morientes

The Reds have impressed in the Champions League, but the former Spain striker expects Los Blancos to win Saturday's final in Kiev

Peter Hanson

Champions League final madness descends in India

Fans of both Liverpool and Real Madrid are leaving no stone unturned to make the Champions League final a memorable occasion..

Ashish Peter

The Real deal: How Klopp transformed Kop flops

The Reds' journey to the Champions League final began with a setback in Basel two years ago

Neil Jones

Madrid's experience key in CL final - Gudjohnsen

Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane have been devastating in Europe's top competition this term but the former striker expects a Spanish win

Iain Strachan

Cristiano Ronaldo splits cameraman's head open

The 33-year-old handed over his training jacket to make up for his wayward shot leaving a cameraman needing stitches

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Champions League final 2018: How to use Real Madrid-Liverpool as a World Cup primer

Need a World Cup team to support in June? Let the Champions League final help you decide.

Gabe Fernandez

Real’s incredible Champions League final record

Los Blancos have won the European Cup more than any other team, with 12 wins from just 15 previous appearances in the continent's top club fixture

Ben Hayward

How do Liverpool stop Cristiano Ronaldo?

Teamwork, concentration and confidence will be key if Jurgen Klopp's side are to snuff out a Champions League legend in Kiev

Neil Jones

Low: Messi more complete than Ronaldo

The Germany boss could face both in Russia this summer and is clear on which of the multiple Ballon d'Or winners poses the greatest threat to his side

Matt Dorman

Mane sends 300 Liverpool jerseys to Senegal

The Senegal international has extended a kind gesture to his countrymen to drum support for the Reds ahead of Saturday's final

Taiye Taiwo

Salah deserves Ballon d'Or - Lawrenson

The club icon feels the Egypt international is on the cusp of winning the prestigious individual trophy following a stunning 2017-18 season

Nizaar Kinsella

Salon d'Or: Vote for your favourite footballer hairstyle

Ronaldo, Salah or Marcelo? It's time to choose the best football haircut in the CL final

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