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Andy Robertson mocks Suarez after Liverpool knock Barcelona out of the CL
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has mocked Luis Suarez after his clash with the Barcelona forward during Liverpool’s scintillating 4-0 win in the Champions League semi-final at Anfield. Robertson was forced off at half-time break after he was kicked twice by Suarez in an incident off the ball during a Barca attack. Suarez and Barcelona were […]
Mourinho reveals how he kept Messi in ‘jail’
Jose Mourinho has revealed how his tactics kept Lionel Messi in “jail” during Inter’s victory over Barcelona in the 2009-10 Champions League semi-final. Barca were at the height of their powers going into the semi-final, but Inter famously defeated Guardiola’s side despite having most of the possession to their opponents. Inter won the first leg 3-1 at San Siro, […]
Why Virgil van Dijk missed Liverpool’s training ahead of Barca game
Liverpool supporters were given a fresh injury headache on Monday as it was reported Virgil van Dijk had not trained with his team-mates ahead of the Champions League game with Barcelona. Liverpool welcome Barcelona to Anfield on Tuesday, hoping to overturn a three-goal deficit and progress to a consecutive Champions League final. Jurgen Klopp will […]
Klopp confirms Salah will miss Barcelona clash
Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Mohamed Salah will miss the Champions League second leg clash against Barcelona on Tuesday. The Egyptian was stretchered off the pitch in the 3-2 win over Newcastle for the Reds on Saturday, after suffering an head injury. He now joins Roberto Firmino on the sidelines ahead of a key showdown with the Spanish champions […]
Van Dijk sends warning to Messi & Barcelona after CL defeat
Virgil van Dijk has issued a warning to Lionel Messi and Barcelona after Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final game. Barcelona secured a win at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night, through goals from Messi and Luis Suarez putting the League champions in control. Liverpool produced a good performance […]
Ferdinand slams ‘criminal’ Van Dijk mistake in Barcelona loss
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has blamed Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk for Luis Suarez’s opener in their Champions League first leg clash against Barcelona. Suarez got between Van Dijk and partner Joel Matip in the first half, latching onto Jordi Alba’s cross to turn the ball past Alisson. Barcelona went on to win 3-0 at home, with Lionel Messi tapping […]
Armed burglars hit Barca star Arthur’s home & threaten brother with machete
Police are searching for two burglars who broke into the home of Barcelona player Arthur Melo and threatened his brother with a machete while he was at the Nou Camp yesterday. The break-in occurred during Barcelona’s 3-0 Champions League win against Liverpool. The burglars are understood to have taken valuables which include jewellery and a […]
Messi slams Barcelona fans after CL win over Liverpool
Lionel Messi criticised Barcelona supporters for their treatment of Philippe Coutinho after his team’s 3-0 Champions League victory against Liverpool. Over 98,000 spectators were in the Camp Nou for a masterclass from Messi, who scored a brace in the second half to leave Liverpool needing a miracle at Anfield. Despite the scoreline, Liverpool dominated large […]
Mane responds to Real Madrid transfer links and fires warning to Barca
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has downplayed speculation linking him with a transfer to Real Madrid this summer. Spanish giants Real have reportedly made the 27-year-old a top target ahead of the summer transfer window. This campaign, Mane has scored 25 goals for the Reds, helping Jurgen Klopp’s team challenge for the Premier League and Champions […]
De Gea apologises to team-mates after embarrassing howler in Barca defeat
David De Gea apologised to his Manchester United team-mates after his Nou Camp mistake sealed their Champions League exit. The Spain international was inconsolable after allowing Lionel Messi’s second goal to roll under his body as Barcelona got an easy 4-0 aggregate win. He could do nothing about the first, however, as Barca’s forward arrowed […]