Click:ic audio The former Reds defender has urged Jurgen Klopp to consider a raid on Premier League rivals Leicester for a centre-half shining on World Cup duty Harry Maguire “fits Liverpool’s philosophy” and would be a perfect partner for Virgil van Dijk, says former Reds captain Phil Thompson. Jurgen Klopp spent big on a new centre-half…
Read moreChelsea still chasing Sarri agreement with several stars in limbo
The Blues have yet to inform their first team about who will be training them next week as they race to secure a new manager for their return Chelsea are still locked in talks to bring Maurizio Sarri to the club amid ongoing speculation that current manager Antonio Conte will be sacked, Goal understands. The Blues…
Read moreNapoli complete €30m Fabian signing as Man City target Jorginho nears exit
Spain Under-21 international Fabian Ruiz has agreed a five-year deal with the Serie A side, where he will replace the Premier League-bound midfielder Click Here: NRL Telstra Premiership Napoli have announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz from Real Betis after triggering his reported €30 million release clause. The move had been mooted for…
Read moreIgnashevich retires after Russia's World Cup exit
The country’s record caps holder, who turns 39 later this month, will quit the game after the hosts bowed out of the competition Sergei Ignashevich has announced his retirement from football following Russia’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Croatia. The 38-year-old defender returned to the national team for the finals and played a key part…
Read moreZola returns to Chelsea as Sarri's assistant
The new coach will be assisted at Chelsea by compatriot and fans’ favourite Zola, who is excited about the “new adventure” Chelsea great Gianfranco Zola has returned to the Premier League club as assistant to new head coach Maurizio Sarri. The former Italy forward spent seven years at Stamford Bridge between 1996 and 2003, making…
Read moreShaw looking to prove his worth to Mourinho in pre-season
Out of favour last season the defender is determined to turn around his fortunes with the Manchester outfit, starting with his chances in pre-season Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw wants to be the first name on the teamsheet as he looks to win over manager Jose Mourinho. Shaw has found it “annoying” to have to…
Read moreI’d trade all my Champions League titles for the World Cup – Modric
The Real Madrid midfielder already has experience of winning trophies at the highest level, but would trade them all in for victory this weekend Luka Modric has explained how much Sunday’s World Cup final means to him, stating that he would trade in his four Champions League titles to win the crown. Croatia have moved…
Read moreTransfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea enter Milinkovic-Savic race
Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Chelsea have joined the race for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to Corriere dello Sport. New Blues manager Maurizio Sarri coached against the Serbian during his time at Napoli, and is now keen to bring…
Read more'They should be more humble and respectful' – Modric hits back at English media
The Real Madrid star says his side deserved to advance to the World Cup final and hit back at pundits who had written them off Luka Modric hit back at the media after Croatia advanced to their first World Cup final with a 2-1 semi-final win over England . The Real Madrid midfielder played a…
Read moreWorld Cup trophy: Who made the FIFA award and what happened to Jules Rimet?
It’s the most desired football award in the world and only eight nations have been fortunate enough to win it The 2018 World Cup final takes place on Sunday 15 July at 4pm (11am US ET), where either France or Croatia will lift the coveted trophy. Thirty-two nations this year battled it out for the chance…
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