The ovation reflected the return of the hometown hero. Or so it seemed at the time. Perhaps, as Jay Rodriguez made his second Burnley debut in a late cameo against Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, it was simply some sympathy for the elderly.
Liverpool’s new signing Adrian got his first start for the Reds against Chelsea in the Uefa Super Cup and proved to be the hero after first-choice keeper Alisson suffered an injury in the first game of the season.
Manchester City avoided a transfer ban because they admitted breaking Fifa regulations related to the signing of U18 foreign players.
Cristiano Ronaldo believes he is better than Lionel Messi because he has enjoyed success at multiple clubs.
Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian says his first week at Liverpool has been crazy after he helped his new club win the Super Cup with a save in the penalty shootout victory over Chelsea.
Amputee footballers played keepy-uppy with Mohamed Salah ahead of Liverpool’s Uefa Super Cup clash with Chelsea.
Cheer up, Frank Lampard! These managers had losing starts too, but some of them did all right at their clubs in the end …
Manchester United are adamant that they will not sell Paul Pogba before the European transfer window closes on 2 September, writes the Telegraph.
Cesar Azpilicueta is confident Chelsea have learned from their opening-day drubbing as they look to win the Uefa Super Cup against Liverpool.
Manchester City have avoided a transfer ban despite admitting to breaching regulations relating to the international transfer and registration of U18 players.