Matip ruled out for up to six weeks with fractured collarbone

The Liverpool defender damaged his collarbone during a collision in the Champions League tie with Napoli, meaning he will miss some important matches Liverpool will be without Joel Matip for up to six weeks as the defender is set for an operation on a fractured collarbone. The centre-back was taken to hospital after suffering the injury …

Champions League last 16 draw: When is it, fixtures, teams, how to watch on TV & live stream

The knockout phase for this year’s UCL is set to begin soon as the group stage draws to an end, and Goal brings you all you need to know Goal brings you everything you need to know about the Champions League last 16 round as well as which teams have qualified, what the procedure for …

Real Madrid vs CSKA Moscow: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

Los Blancos will aim to continue their fine run under Santi Solari, despite the Club World Cup beginning in a week’s time Real Madrid have already secured top spot in Champions League Group G and will seek their fifth win in six matches when they host CSKA Moscow at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. Santi Solari’s …

Yaya Toure aiming for Premier League return

The former Manchester City and Barcelona midfielder has left Greek club Olympiakos by mutual consent and is keen on returning to England Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says he is ready for a new challenge after leaving Olympiakos, with his agent claiming that he is focusing on sealing a return to the Premier League. …

Ancelotti fails to make Champions League knockout phase for first time in 18 years

The Italian has not suffered such an ignominy in over a decade, since he was eliminated in the groups while manager of Juventus Carlo Ancelotti has been knocked out of the Champions League group stages for the first time since 2000. The Italian manager, who has managed the likes of AC Milan, Chelsea and PSG, …

Not good for my recovery! Hoddle delights in Spurs' Champions League heroics

Glenn Hoddle is on the mend following a cardiac arrest and joked he could have done without Spurs leaving it late in the Champions League. Tottenham great Glenn Hoddle enjoyed his former club’s superb 1-1 draw at Barcelona – even if it was not ideal for his health. Spurs snatched a place in the knockout …

'I would like to go back' – Llorente wants out of Spurs for Bilbao return

The Tottenham veteran’s time in the Premier League could be up as he targets a transfer back to his former club in January Fernando Llorente wants a return to Athletic Bilbao after failing to make an impact at Tottenham. The Spanish striker moved from Swansea to White Hart Lane in summer of 2017 for £13.5 …

PSG had to change mentality – Thiago Silva

The club’s improvement since their draws with Napoli was crucial but the defender feared they had left themselves with too much to do Thiago Silva feared Paris Saint-Germain had blown their Champions League chance before rallying to qualify as Group C winners. One victory from their opening four round-robin matches left the Ligue 1 champions …

Lucas Moura revels in Camp Nou redemption after Tottenham heroics

The Brazilian came off the bench to give Spurs a vital draw against Barcelona, just two years after PSG lost 6-1 at Camp Nou Goalscorer Lucas Moura shed tears of joy after his Champions League heroics against Barcelona sent Tottenham into the knockout stages of the competition. Spurs knew they needed to match Inter Milan’s result …

Icardi: Inter deserved to qualify ahead of Tottenham

The striker was upset that Tottenham qualified ahead of the Italian giants as both sides played out 1-1 draws, Spurs with Barcelona and Inter with PSV Mauro Icardi believes Inter were worthy of a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League despite their dramatic elimination on Tuesday. Argentina striker Icardi scored his fourth …