The Spaniard says his team-mate is one of the top players in the world after his match-winning display in the 2-0 FA Cup victory over the Blues Juan Mata has praised Manchester United team-mate Paul Pogba, calling the midfielder “one of the best” in the wake of his impressive performance against Chelsea. The French midfielder scored …
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The Reds boss says that he too was impressed by the English winger, who has flourished at Borussia Dortmund Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he was interested in signing Jadon Sancho, but the culture surrounding transfers between English clubs prevented a deal from taking place. Sancho left Manchester City for Borussia Dortmund this past summer …
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The manager lauded the Barcelona superstar, while Cristiano Ronaldo was also praised by the Italian coach Lionel Messi is the “only genius in world football” according to former Real Madrid head coach Fabio Capello, who also praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact at Juventus. Barcelona superstar Messi and Ronaldo have won five Ballon d’Or awards apiece, with …
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Barcelona have made winning the Champions League their priority this season, and the reformed French wonderkid will be crucial if they are to do so That night still gives Barcelona players cold sweats. Defeat in Rome was a season-crusher, a catastrophe, a stain on the club which grew only deeper as rivals Real Madrid stormed …
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The manager says last season’s Champions League humbling has taught his side not to be complacent against Lyon Barcelona know they must not “let their guard down” after last season’s Champions League exit to Roma, according to coach Ernesto Valverde. The La Liga giants looked set for a semi-final berth after winning the first leg 4-1 at home but capitulated …
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With the final of this year’s competition to take place at the Wanda Metropolitano, the striker is hoping his side do what’s necessary to make it Antoine Griezmann admits the prospect of playing in this season’s Champions League final at the Wanda Metropolitano has given Atletico Madrid’s players extra motivation. Atleti have reached at least …
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This year, the Red Devils will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their treble win – Goal takes a look at their historic side It was 20 years ago when Manchester United clinched their historic treble, winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup trifecta under the heroics of Sir Alex Ferguson in 1999. To …
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The Germany international was wowed by his compatriot during his time in the Bundesliga Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan has opened up on players who have shaped his career, naming former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Mario Gotze as ‘incredible’ and ‘overwhelming’ amongst a list of the game’s greats. Gundogan swapped Germany for England in 2016 and has …
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The Brazil international has been struggling with illness ahead of the Reds’ monumental matchup with the German champions Liverpool have been dealt a major blow on the eve of their Champions League last-16 clash with Bayern Munich after Roberto Firmino missed training with a virus. The Reds remain hopeful that the Brazil international will recover …
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The Reds youngster speaks exclusively to Goal ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday As Trent Alexander-Arnold stands in the Anfield tunnel on Tuesday night, as the atmosphere builds and the first strains of Tony Britten’s iconic anthem ring out, the Liverpool full-back could be forgiven for taking a moment …
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