Real Madrid’s UCL winning DNA
Leading up to the kick-off of Saturday’s Uefa Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, there was one stark difference between the two squads that ultimately cost the Reds. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Dean Workman
Giggs: Bale the best Welsh player I’ve seen
Ryan Giggs is the most decorated player in Premier League history, but he believes Gareth Bale is a better footballer than he was.
Messi: I’d give up Barca title for World Cup glory
Coming off a LaLiga and Copa del Rey double, Barcelona star Lionel Messi is desperate to taste success with Argentina at the World Cup.
I lost Liverpool the game – Karius
After two horrible mistakes cost Liverpool dearly in the Champions League final, goalkeeper Loris Karius apologised.
Zidane understands Bale frustration
Gareth Bale has demanded more playing time at Real Madrid and coach Zinedine Zidane understands the Wales star’s frustration.
Ronaldo accepts future comments mistimed
Cristiano Ronaldo offered no guarantees over his Real Madrid future, although the star said his comments were mistimed.
Klopp: Liverpool behind Karius after UCL horror show
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Loris Karius will have to deal with his poor performance which cost the Reds in Kiev.
Zidane revels in Madrid’s third successive UCL title
Zinedine Zidane felt ‘great emotions’ following Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Liverpool, which sealed a third straight European title.
Nike receive over three million orders for Nigeria’s World Cup kit – which isn’t even out yet
Nigeria’s patterned threads are proving very popular as Nike brace themselves for a huge number of orders and Super Eagles attacker Alex Iwobi is just one of over three million fans who can’t wait to get the kit.
Can and Milner could feature in final – Klopp
Liverpool face Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday and manager Jurgen Klopp has received a double fitness boost.