Mourinho: I don't care about Mendes' statement on Man Utd future

The Portuguese has seen his agent play down any talk of an imminent move away from Old Trafford, but claims to have had no input in those actions Jose Mourinho claims to not “care about” the statement released by his agent Jorge Mendes regarding his Manchester United future. The Portuguese has seen his position at …

Red Star Belgrade vs PSG: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

Both sides have much to play for as a devilishly exciting Group C reaches its climax Paris Saint-Germain will secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a win over Red Star Belgrade at the Marakana on Tuesday. Group C has been tight throughout, but PSG have given themselves a springboard …

Liverpool vs Napoli: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview

The final two spots at the top of Group C are still up for grabs as the race for a last-16 place remains wide open, with Liverpool hosting Napoli Liverpool have their fate in their own hands when they host Napoli in the final Champions League group-stage fixture at Anfield on Tuesday. Group C has …

'He's the best number nine in the world' – Odriozola backs under fire Benzema

The France international is backed by Real Madrid team-mate Alvaro Odriozola after years of criticism Alvaro Odriozola backed under pressure striker Karim Benzema, describing the Real Madrid striker as the best number nine in the world. Benzema has faced significant criticism in recent seasons for a lack of goals, but the 30-year-old is Madrid’s leading scorer …

‘Extraordinary’ Bailly deserves better luck at Man Utd – Marcelino

The Valencia manager enjoyed working with the Ivorian during his time in Spain and is disappointed to see him endure such struggles in England Eric Bailly is an “extraordinary player” and deserves better luck than he has experienced at Manchester United, says Valencia boss Marcelino. The current coach of Los Che worked with the Ivory …

Napoli will not sack 'big signing' Ancelotti if they miss Champions League qualification, says De Laurentiis

The Serie A side only need a draw to progress in the Champions League but the manager’s job is not on the line Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says he will not sack Carlo Ancelotti if the Serie A side miss out on Champions League qualification. Ancelotti’s team will qualify from Group C if they avoid …

Valencia 'p****d off' with Fellaini's controversial Young Boys winner – Soler

Manchester United’s Champions League progress still grates with the Los Che boss as the Spaniard’s crashed out Valencia’s Carlos Soler acknowledged that the club were “p****d off” after Marouane Fellaini’s controversial winner in Manchester United’s 1-0 victory over Young Boys.  Los Che looked set for a lifeline in pursuit of the last-16 with United heading for a draw …

Riise challenges Liverpool to banish Champions League disappointment against Napoli

Jurgen Klopp’s side must beat the Serie A outfit if they are to stand any chance of reaching the last 16 and maintaining their European dream John Arne Riise wants Liverpool to put their disappointing Champions League form behind them and rise to the occasion in Tuesday’s must-win showdown with Napoli. Defeat in Naples and …

Kovac dismisses Bayern link with Pavard

Benjamin Pavard has been linked with a move from Stuttgart to Bayern Munich, but Niko Kovac does not expect to sign a defender in January. Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has dismissed speculation Benjamin Pavard has agreed a deal to join the club from Stuttgart. Reports have claimed Bayern are keen to sign the France …

Van Dijk isn't as good as 'world-beater' Liverpool legend – Rush

The former Reds striker considers the Dutch defender to be a fine player, but feels he remains some way behind “unbelievable” Alan Hansen Virgil van Dijk is held in high regard by Ian Rush, but a Liverpool legend claims a star of the modern era cannot be placed in the same bracket as “world-beater” Alan …