Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has taken aim at some of the criticism that came his way last season. Van Dijk, who had been hyped up as the best defender in the world by many pundits and fans, has not enjoyed the best 12 months. Various injury issues and a mediocre World Cup saw his … Read more
Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is working on the club’s transfer shortlist at significant pace. While the Reds have secured the signature of Alexis Mac Allister, they still have a lot of work to do. Jurgen Klopp‘s side are determined to improve on last season’s fifth placed Premier League finish. Per the Liverpool Echo, Khephren … Read more
Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has paid tribute to Inter Milan. City defeated Inter 1-0 in Saturday’s Champions League final. Afterwards, Gundogan said: “I had lost two Champions League finals, so I know what it means to be beaten. “I tried to congratulate Inter players because they have had an exceptional season, playing excellent football. … Read more
Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images Jun 11, 2023, 09:23 AM ET Steven Gerrard is considering an offer to become coach of Saudi club Al Ettifaq, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. “Al-Ettifaq made an offer to Gerrard. He welcomed the idea, but asked for time to study the offer,” the source said. … Read more
Jun 11, 2023, 05:09 PM ET Cagliari’s Leonardo Pavoletti scored in stoppage time to secure their return to Serie A with a 1-0 win at Bari on Sunday in their promotion playoff second leg, depriving their opponents of a place in the Italian top flight with a 2-1 aggregate victory. Cagliari were under pressure at … Read more
The seeds for the 2023-24 Champions League group stage draw have been set after Manchester City beat Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul in the final of this year’s competition. Man City will take their place in Pot 1 as titleholders along with Sevilla, who won the Europa League last month. The rest of the top … Read more
play Guardiola: ‘Champions League win was written in the stars’ (0:59)Man City boss Pep Guardiola recaps his team completing the treble after beating Inter 1-0 in the Champions League final. (0:59) Pep Guardiola said Manchester City‘s first Champions League title was “written in the stars” and praised the club for sticking with him when others … Read more
Jun 11, 2023, 02:32 PM ET German broadcaster ZDF hit back Sunday at sexist insults on social media targeting Claudia Neumann after she became the first woman in Germany to commentate on the men’s Champions League final. “Claudia Neumann is a professional and experienced commentator, which she again showed during the Champions League final,” ZDF … Read more
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Houssem Aouar has joined Roma on a five-year contract. Photo by Fabio Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images Jun 11, 2023, 12:26 PM ET Houssem Aouar has signed for Roma, the Serie A club announced on Sunday. The Algeria international has signed a five-year deal with Jose Mourinho’s side, arriving on a free transfer from Ligue … Read more
