Van Dijk: I wasn't good enough to be a centre-half at 16 but now I want to be a Liverpool legend

The Dutch defender admits he has developed his game at a rapid rate in recent years and it has presented him a shot at major honours this season Virgil van Dijk claims there was a time when he “wasn’t good enough to play centre-back”, but as the world’s most expensive defender, the £75 million ($98m) …

Koke: VAR will give Atletico's Morata a goal one day

The midfielder believes technology will one day lend a hand to his team-mate, who has had two memorable goals waved off recently Koke said the VAR will give Alvaro Morata a goal “one day” after the Atletico Madrid forward had his header ruled out by the video assistant referee in the Champions League victory over …

'It wasn't our best game' – Tuchel unimpressed with PSG's 5-1 rout of Montpellier

Paris Saint-Germain scored five goals in their Ligue 1 victory but head coach Thomas Tuchel was still not completely satisfied. Thomas Tuchel said Paris Saint-Germain were not at their best, despite Wednesday’s crushing Ligue 1 victory against Montpellier. PSG ran riot in a 5-1 rout at home to Montpellier in Paris, where the French champions …

'Ronaldo had a good game' – Allegri backs Juventus star following first-leg loss

Click:概念题材 The forward may not have found the net, but his manager has backed his performance for the club in their Champions League loss Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward’s subdued display in a 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Late goals from Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin gave …

Los Angeles FC 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more

LAFC look to return to the playoffs in 2019 after what can only be considered a successful first season in Major League Soccer It would be hard to classify Los Angeles FC’s first season in Major League Soccer as anything other than a success.   The expansion side rolled up 16 wins in their first campaign …

Columbus Crew 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more

The club will remain in Columbus under new ownership, and will start a new era under Caleb Porter after Gregg Berhalter’s departure to run the USMNT In 2018, the Columbus Crew advanced one round fewer than they had in 2017 and suffered a much worse defeat in their eventual elimination. And yet, optimism and hope …

Toronto FC and Tigres stunned on CCL opening night

Last year’s finalist was dismantled by a first-time participant while the Mexican giant fell in Costa Rica The Concacaf Champions League got off to a flying start on Tuesday night, with two of the favorites to win the competition taking opening-night losses on the road.  Toronto FC’s result was the biggest shocker of the night.  …

'Fantastic' Man United must be wary of Liverpool as well – Robertson

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson knows the importance of his side’s Premier League clash against rivals Manchester United. Andy Robertson is wary of Manchester United, but said Liverpool’s rivals should also be cautious of his team ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash. Jurgen Klopp’s men make the trip to Old Trafford looking to return to the summit …

D.C. United 2019 season preview: Roster, projected lineup, schedule, national TV and more

Wayne Rooney and Luciano Acosta led their team to a dramatic turnaround in 2018. What can they do for an encore? It’s the oldest of sports clichés, but 2018 really was the proverbial tale of two seasons for D.C. United.  The first half of the season featured a seemingly never-ending road trip while the team’s …

PSG star Neymar spent 'two days at home crying' after latest injury

The Brazilian discussed his latest setback, with the forward facing another seven weeks on the sidelines Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar revealed he “spent two days at home crying” after suffering another metatarsal injury. Neymar is recovering from a foot injury sustained in PSG’s Coupe de France clash against Strasbourg last month, with the world’s most …