Keita calls for Liverpool to be 'fully focused and concentrated' in Premier League title bid

The Guinean midfielder is keen to take it game by game as the Reds prepare to face Watford at Anfield on Wednesday Naby Keita has said that Liverpool need to be “fully focused and concentrated” as they enter the business end of the season. The Reds have suffered a small dip in form in recent …

'Di Maria is a gift' – Tuchel hails PSG star for stepping up in the absence of Neymar & Cavani

The German boss has been a long-time admirer of the Argentina attacker and relishes coaching him at the Parc Des Princes Angel Di Maria’s performances in the absence of Neymar and Edinson Cavani are a “gift” to Paris Saint-Germain boss Thomas Tuchel. Di Maria hit a brace in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Dijon in the …

'I'm staying with Messi' – Former Real Madrid boss Del Bosque rates Barcelona star above Ronaldo

The Spanish coach has acknowledged the unique ability of the Juventus talisman, but feels the Argentine is a more complete and ‘natural footballer’ Former Spain and Real Madrid coach Vicente Del Bosque has weighed in on the eternal debate over who stands as this generation’s greatest player between Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, siding with …

'I haven't missed playing' – Chelsea legend Terry happy in retirement

The former England captain called it quits on a 20-year playing career at the end of last season and claims he doesn’t regret his decision at all England and Chelsea legend John Terry has said he does not miss playing football due to the pressures that come with it. Terry played over 750 club games …

'Special' Ousmane Dembele is a genius – Iniesta

The France international appears to be finally settled at Camp Nou after a turbulent first 18 months at the club since his move from Borussia Dortmund Andres Iniesta has praised Ousmane Dembele’s “genius” and has tipped him to become an important player for Barcelona following a tough start to life with the Catalan giants. The …

'Records are nice but the Premier League is more important' – Salah discusses Liverpool's title charge

The Egyptian attacker insists that he is more motivated by ending Liverpool’s 29-year wait for a league title than winning individual accolades Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has revealed that he is prioritising a Premier League title victory ahead of breaking individual records this season. If the 26-year-old manages to find the net at Anfield against …

No Firmino? Here's how Klopp can get Liverpool's forwards firing again as title race hots up

The Reds have looked short of inspiration in recent weeks – but back Salah and Co. to deliver in crunch Watford clash Jurgen Klopp saw the question coming a mile off – or so he thought. His inquisitor had barely started it when the Liverpool boss cut him off. “Jurgen, you’ve had two 0-0 draws …

Barcelona interest in Ajax star Onana no secret, says agent

The 22-year-old has impressed since replacing Jasper Cillessen at the Johan Cruyff Arena and could be called on to do so again at Camp Nou Andre Onana’s agent has confirmed Barcelona are interested in signing the goalkeeper back from Ajax. The 22-year-old shot stopper joined Barca in 2010 from the Samuel Eto’o Foundation in Cameroon …

Houston Dynamo get reminder of perils of Concacaf Champions League as they edge past Guastatoya

The MLS team is into the quarter-finals of the competition but were reminded of the size of the task that faces them ahead of facing Tigres next Nobody said it was going to be easy. There’s a reason no MLS team has ever won the Concacaf Champions League. The Houston Dynamo are a step closer …

Jenas urges Bournemouth star Brooks to join Tottenham

The former Spurs midfielder believes the 21-year-old has the potential to develop into a top player and expects it’ll take a big offer to sign him Jermaine Jenas has been impressed by the emergence of David Brooks at Bournemouth and would like to see him join Tottenham in the future. The 21-year-old has racked up …