Robertson: Premier League return will give country a ‘big lift’

Liverpool left back Andrew Robertson believes the impending return of the Premier League will give the country a ‘big lift’.

Messi decides not to activate exit clause

Lionel Messi will not leave Barcelona this summer, with the club’s captain opting not to activate a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave before his deal expires at the end of June next year.

Chelsea tried to sign Coutinho when he was 14 years old

Chelsea tried to sign Brazilian international Philippe Coutinho when he was just 14 years old, Brendan Rodgers has revealed.

Ronaldo has Messi as ‘number one’ but snubs CR7 in top five

Former Barcelona star Ronaldo considers Lionel Messi to be the undisputed ‘number one’ in modern football, with Cristiano Ronaldo overlooked in the Brazilian’s top five as Mohamed Salah, Eden Hazard, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe get the nod.

Hazard, Willian were bored under Sarri – Zola

Eden Hazard and Willian ‘were suffering’ under Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea, according to Gianfranco Zola, who says the Italian manager’s tactics alienated a prized duo last season.

Mbappe is not a good fit for Liverpool – McAteer

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe is not a good fit for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, according to Jason McAteer.

Mahrez at Man City to ‘win, not just participate’

Riyad Mahrez claims to be at Manchester City to ‘win, not just participate’, with the Algeria international embracing competition for places and major silverware.

Klopp reveals Liverpool dream in pursuit of continuous improvement

Jurgen Klopp has aired his ‘random’ dream for Liverpool, with the German tactician eager to ensure that his side have a clear identity while striving for continuous improvement on the back of any trophy triumphs.

Barcelona warned selling Semedo would be a ‘mistake’

Barcelona have been warned that they would be making a ‘mistake’ in parting with Nelson Semedo, with mounting transfer talk coming as a surprise to former Benfica coach Helder Cristovao.

Bergkamp sees Arteta’s team as a work in progress

Mikel Arteta may need to dip back into the transfer market for ‘different players’ that will help to plug the ‘holes’ that still exist in his Arsenal team, says Dennis Bergkamp.