Martinez: Inter players hope Icardi returns soon

The forward offered his support to his countryman and team-mate, whose future at the club remains uncertain Lautaro Martinez said he hopes Mauro Icardi returns soon as he lent his support to the former Inter captain. Icardi’s future at Inter is uncertain after he was stripped of the captaincy last week and replaced by goalkeeper …

'Final pass let us down' – Klopp rues Liverpool's missed opportunities

The Reds had 15 efforts on goal and two shots on target in an ultimately frustrating evening at Anfield Jurgen Klopp lamented Liverpool’s final pass during a 0-0 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Premier League outfit lacked a clinical edge in the attacking third as they were held by …

'It's half-full, half-empty' – Kovac not celebrating after Bayern hold Liverpool

Liverpool had the only two shots on target in a game of few chances in the first leg of the last-16 tie Niko Kovac praised Bayern Munich’s disciplined defensive performance against Liverpool but resolved to not revel in a tactical triumph with the job only half-finished in the Champions League. Bundesliga champions Bayern left Anfield …

Valverde not worried about Suarez drought

Click:taille comparaison The forward has not scored in five matches for Barcelona, but his manager is still happy to see him generating scoring chances Ernesto Valverde insists he is not worried about Luis Suarez’s goal drought after the striker once again struggled in Barcelona’s 0-0 Champions League draw at Lyon. Uruguay international Suarez was excellent …

'Goalless draw is the best draw for Liverpool' – Carragher not concerned by Bayern result

The Premier League team need a score draw or a win at Allianz Arena to progress to the quarter-finals Liverpool’s 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich was a decent result and Jurgen Klopp’s side will be confident of scoring in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, according to Reds legend Jamie Carragher. Bayern …

'When referees help Madrid they shut up' – Pique slams Real's officiating complaints

He may have been in Lyon for Barca’s Champions League stalemate, but basketball took centre-stage for the defender when questioned after the game Barcelona defender Gerard Pique reopened his feud with Real Madrid by suggesting the team act in a hypocritical fashion when it comes to refereeing decisions – whichever sport they play.  Madrid’s basketball …

Valverde accepts 0-0 a 'dangerous' result for Barca to take back to Camp Nou

The manager warned his players that their 0-0 draw away in the Champions League is a precarious result Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde accepts the 0-0 draw his side secured away to Lyon in the Champions League on Tuesday is a “dangerous” result. Valverde’s side generally controlled proceedings in France, but they were wasteful in front …

'It's not a dream result but it's a good one' – Klopp satisfied with Bayern draw

Liverpool failed to muster a first-leg goal in their Champions League last-16 date with the Bundesliga side, but their manager isn’t concerned Jurgen Klopp says he is “absolutely OK” with Liverpool’s 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich, despite admitting a measure of frustration with the subdued display. Bayern successfully blunted the Premier League side’s star-studded attack …

'I've never seen Robertson get beat like that!' – Cole praises Gnabry improvement at Bayern

The forward starred for the German champions as they held the Reds to a 0-0 draw in Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry has “definitely improved” since moving to the Bundesliga from Arsenal, according to former Premier League striker Andy Cole who praised the 23-year-old’s performance against Liverpool. The Reds …

‘We can go there and hurt them’ – Henderson confident despite Bayern stalemate

Though the Premier League side couldn’t come away with an advantage at Anfield, the Reds’ captain is confident of securing a result in Germany Jordan Henderson believes Liverpool can go to the Allianz Arena and ‘hurt’ Bayern Munich despite Tuesday’s first leg ending in a scoreless draw at Anfield. With the likes of Mohamed Salah, …