Klopp: Liverpool have to start winning trophies

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp knows he is under pressure to deliver silverware after the club’s lavish spending in the transfer market.

Pogba has to give his best for United – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has challenged Paul Pogba to give his best for Manchester United after winning the World Cup with France as he questioned the Frenchman’s focus at Old Trafford.

Pirlo: Ronaldo will make the difference in CL

Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus can help the Bianconeri end their long wait for Champions League glory, according to legend Andrea Pirlo.

No more galacticos? Perez hints at youthful Madrid recruitment

Florentino Perez has hinted the days of Real Madrid signing galacticos is over and their focus is now on bringing in the world’s best youngsters.

Mbappe reveals World Cup injury struggles

France superstar Kylian Mbappe played the final two games of their triumphant World Cup campaign with a back injury.

Messi sits out Barcelona’s US trip

Barcelona’s squad for the International Champions Cup is missing Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic.

German Football Federation denies Ozil ‘racism’ claim

Mesut Ozil quit international football on Sunday, alleging ‘racism’ on the part of the German Football Federation, which has hit back.

Sarri expects Hazard, Courtois, Willian to stay

Maurizio Sarri is confident Chelsea can hang on to Eden Hazard, Willian and Thibaut Courtois despite La Liga’s top clubs circling.

Nine players who retired early from international football – and why

Mesut Ozil joins the likes of Eric Cantona, Paul Scholes and Lionel Messi in a list of players under the age of 30 to call it quits from international football.

Hoeness slams ‘weak’ Ozil after Germany retirement

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has welcomed Mesut Ozil’s international retirement in an extraordinary attack on the midfielder’s performances for Germany.