Highlights: Liverpool storm into UCL group stages

Liverpool stormed into the group stages of the Champions League, as an irresistible first-half display against Hoffenheim at Anfield secured a 4-2 win and a 6-3 aggregate success.

Highlights: Ndlovu sends Qarabag to UCL group stages

Watch South African striker Dino Ndlovu score the goal that sent Qarabag through to the Champions League group stages after their 2-1 defeat against Copenhagen on Wednesday.

Pogba lauds Rooney after England retirement

Paul Pogba described former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney as a “legend” after England’s all-time leading goal-scorer retired from international football.

Klopp delights in Liverpool’s perfect storm

Jurgen Klopp felt Hoffenheim were struck down by a perfect first-half “thunderstorm” as his Liverpool side romped into the Champions League group stages with a 4-2 win at Anfield.

Man Utd face Burton in EFL Cup

Defending champions Manchester United will open their EFL Cup campaign against Burton Albion in the third round.

Can at the double in Reds’ UCL romp

Liverpool stormed into the group stages of the Champions League as an irresistible first-half display against Hoffenheim at Anfield secured a 4-2 win and a 6-3 aggregate success.

Rooney announces international retirement

Former Manchester United and Everton man Wayne Rooney has announced his retirement from international football, after rejecting the chance to feature in next month’s World Cup qualifiers.

My relationship with Coutinho is fine – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp insists his relationship with Philippe Coutinho remains unchanged, despite reports of a third bid from Barcelona being rejected by Liverpool.

Argentina have the best attack in the world – Icardi

After being named in the Argentina squad with Paulo Dybala and Lionel Messi, Mauro Icardi says his country has the world’s best attack.

PSG deny wrongdoing as Barcelona take action against Neymar

Paris Saint-Germain has denied any wrongdoing, and issued a statement declaring their “surprise” at Barcelona’s decision to take legal action against Neymar for an alleged breach of contract.