Hazard is second only to Messi – Rudiger
Cristiano Ronaldo was the 2017 Ballon d’Or winner but, according to Antonio Rudiger, Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard are the world’s best.
Messi, Ronaldo, Salah and De Bruyne up for UCL awards
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah have all been nominated for UEFA’s Champions League positional awards, with the list dominated by Real Madrid players.
Barcelona ‘dream’ swayed Malcom in transfer tug-of-war
New Barcelona signing Malcom has hailed the stature of the La Liga champions, after turning his back on an expected transfer to Roma.
Liverpool sign Roma goalkeeper Alisson in world-record deal
Liverpool have announced the signing of Brazil international Alisson from Roma for a fee that could rise to £65-million, a deal that smashes the record for the world’s most expensive goalkeeper.
Ronaldo to Juventus: Five other stars who prove there’s life after 30
Cristiano Ronaldo joins Andrea Pirlo, Frank Lampard and Leonardo Bonucci as players who have made high-profile moves after the age of 30.
In-demand Alisson hints at Roma stay
Reported Liverpool target Alisson insists he is ‘very happy’ at Roma and has held no discussions over a potential departure from the Serie A club.
‘An absolute joke’ – Roma president Pallotta calls for VAR
James Pallotta did not hide his feelings following Roma’s Champions League semi-final loss against Liverpool, taking aim at the officials.
Watch: Milner reacts as Liverpool reach UCL final
Watch James Milner’s reaction as Liverpool ‘made things interesting’ on their way to reaching the Champions League final.
Watch: Klopp reaction to Liverpool’s display
Watch Jurgen Klopp’s assessment of Liverpool performance after their 7-6 aggregate victory over Roma to reach the Champions League final.
Klopp hails Liverpool’s tireless midfield heroes
Georginio Wijnaldum, James Milner and Jordan Henderson had to cover gaps “as wide as the Mersey” in Rome, according to Jurgen Klopp.