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May82019 by JBNo Comments

Luis Suarez slams Barcelona teammates after Liverpool defeat

Luis Suarez is angry with the manner of Barcelona’s defeat to Liverpool and has accused his teammates of defending ‘like a youth team’ for Divock Origi’s important goal at Anfield. Barcelona appeared to be on course to reach the Champions League final after getting a 3-0 win in the first leg at Camp Nou last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Jurgen Klopp’s team completed a shocking comeback to secure a 4-0 victory and book their place in the final in Madrid on June 1 where they will play either Tottenham or Ajax. Divock Origi’s early opener plus a brace from Wijnaldum pulled Liverpool level on aggregate before Trent Alexander-Arnold’s corner caught Barcelona by surprise and allowed Origi to score his second of the match. The defeat means t...

May72019 by JB1 Comment

Andy Robertson mocks Suarez after Liverpool knock Barcelona out of the CL

UEFA, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Suarez and Barcelona were in maximum control heading into the second leg after their 3-0 win at Camp Nou last week. But Liverpool staged a remarkable comeback to register a 4-0 win to reach the Champions League final consecutively for the second year running. When asked about his clash with Suarez after the match, Robertson told BT Sport: ‘Who’s going to the final? We’re going to the final so that’s al...

May72019 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho reveals how he kept Messi in ‘jail’

UEFA, La Liga

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Inter won the first leg 3-1 at San Siro, before holding on for a 1-0 loss at Camp Nou in the second leg to progress via a 3-2 aggregate scoreline. Mourinho's side eventually went on to win the Champions League by defeating German giants Bayern Munich 2-0 in the final in Madrid. Mourinho explained that stopping Messi, who was playing on the right wing, had to be a group effort which involved defensiv...

May62019 by JBNo Comments

Why Virgil van Dijk missed Liverpool’s training ahead of Barca game

UEFA, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jurgen Klopp will be without Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, however, and there has been concern over the fitness of Van Dijk after he missed the final training session before the Barcelona clash. Dutch central defender Van Dijk, last month named the PFA Player of the Year, has been struggling with a foot injury over the last few weeks. But a Liverpool spokesperson has claimed Van Dijk ...

May62019 by JBNo Comments

Klopp confirms Salah will miss Barcelona clash

Premier League, UEFA

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He now joins Roberto Firmino on the sidelines ahead of a key showdown with the Spanish champions Barcelona at Anfield, as Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Monday. The German boss told a press conference: "Salah cannot play tomorrow. He is better in his recovery, but he cannot play tomorrow. "Precaution? No, it's a concussion, which means he is not allowed to play. He feels OK, but it is not good enough from a medical point of view." Barcelona, happy ...

May32019 by JBNo Comments

Van Dijk sends warning to Messi & Barcelona after CL defeat

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool produced a good performance but their hard work was undone by Lionel Messi’s two second-half goals. However, Van Dijk appears to have hope of a comeback ahead of next week’s second leg at Anfield and believes Messi ‘won the battle but not the war’. Speaking to Spanish outlet Sport, the defender said: ‘When you come up against Messi and he produces his best form you can’t do anything. ‘I’m grateful that I’m not in ...

May22019 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand slams ‘criminal’ Van Dijk mistake in Barcelona loss

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona went on to win 3-0 at home, with Lionel Messi tapping home as Suarez hit the crossbar before hitting a magnificent free-kick to notch his 600th goal for the club. However, retired defender Ferdinand feels the recently-crowned PFA Player of the Year should have done better to prevent Barcelona from getting the first goal. “Virgil van Dijk is at fault here,” Ferdinand said on BT Sport. “He can see Suarez, h...

May22019 by JBNo Comments

Armed burglars hit Barca star Arthur’s home & threaten brother with machete

La Liga

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The burglars are understood to have taken valuables which include jewellery and a Rolex watch along with some cash. A spokesman for the regional Mossos d’Esquadra police force confirmed officers were investigating a break-in at Arthur Melo's house. The spokesman added: “We would not say who lives at the property. All I can confirm is that we are investigating a break-in and robbery at an address in Pedralbes.” The 22-year-old did not take part in the first-le...

May22019 by JBNo Comments

Messi slams Barcelona fans after CL win over Liverpool

La Liga, UEFA

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite the scoreline, Liverpool dominated large parts of the match and forced Barcelona into a change of system after the interval to stem the flow of Liverpool's attacks. While Luis Suarez scored the opener against his former club, Coutinho was less impressive and he was substituted on the hour mark to a chorus of boos from the home fans. Messi is close friends with Coutinho and the Argentine slammed his own...

May12019 by JBNo Comments

Mane responds to Real Madrid transfer links and fires warning to Barca

Premier League, UEFA

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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This campaign, Mane has scored 25 goals for the Reds, helping Jurgen Klopp’s team challenge for the Premier League and Champions League. The Senegal star is currently in Barcelona with Liverpool’s team ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg tie on Wednesday. Mane was asked if he would be interested in playing in Spain. He said: ‘I think you guys write it [the rumours]. I just read it with my friends. ‘I respect the [Spanish] league, it’s a good league with great players. But the Premier Le...