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Jun82018 by JBNo Comments

‘Sergio Ramos is an idiot’ – Firmino hits back

Roberto Firmino has called Sergio Ramos an "idiot" after the Real Madrid captain continued to revel in last month's Champions League final victory over Liverpool. Gareth Bale came off the bench to score a remarkable overhead kick as Madrid's hero in a third consecutive Champions League title win in Kiev. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the eyes of Liverpool fans, Ramos was unquestionably the villain of the match after he tangled with Mohamed Salah in the first half , leaving the Egyptian with a shoulder injury. That challenge resulted in an online petition for UEFA to take action against the Spain international, which passed 500,000 signatures. Ramos has also been accused of deliberately elbowing Loris Karius shortly – an incident that is believed...

Jun82018 by JBNo Comments

Lyon confirm Nabil Fekir move to Liverpool is far from close

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Liverpool are unlikely to sign Nabil Fekir before the World Cup starts next week, according to Lyon CEO Jean-Michel Aulas. The Lyon CEO seems to have dashed the hopes of Liverpool fans that they could sign the France international in the coming days. There were reports that Liverpool may announce a transfer on Friday, but Aulas has rubbished such claims Fekir could be unveiled. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fekir will cost Liverpool at least £60m, but Aulas insisted Lyon was yet to even set an asking price. ‘His case is at a standstill. It has not at all advanced. The case won’t certainly be resolved during the World Cup and I do not think that there will be changes before (the WC),’ he said. ‘We have not placed a base price [on Fekir] because w...

Jun62018 by JBNo Comments

Courtois questions claims Loris Karius was ‘concussed’

Premier League

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says it's "strange" that Liverpool goalie Loris Karius has been diagnosed with a concussion after playing the full minutes of the Champions League final. Karius made two big mistakes that resulted in goals as Real Madrid defeated the Reds 3-1, and a hospital assessment revealed on Monday that the goalkeeper had suffered a concussion in the game. But Courtois talked about his own experience with a concussion suffered in October 2014 against Arsenal which leads him to question how Karius could continue playing if he was really concussed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It happened to me with Alexis Sanchez -- I had a concussion and I couldn't see the ball, so after 20 minutes I went out of the game because I couldn't s...

Jun62018 by JBNo Comments

Sergio Ramos hits back over Salah injury

La Liga, Premier League, UEFA

Sergio Ramos has hit back at the furore surrounding his actions in the Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Mohamed Salah had a dislocated shoulder during Liverpool's 3-1 loss in Ukraine, after a tangle with the Spain international. It has now been reported that goalkeeper Loris Karius sustained a concussion after he was elbowed by Ramos, and the centre-back has defended himself. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Damn, they've given this a lot of attention, the Salah thing," he told reporters, per Cuatro . "I didn't want to speak because everything is magnified. I see the play well, he grabs my arm first and I fell to the other side, the injury happened to the other arm and they said that I gave him a judo hold. "After the goalke...

Jun32018 by JBNo Comments

Nabil Fekir’s agent fires warning to Liverpool over transfer

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Nabil Fekir’s agent has confirmed the interest of Liverpool in signing the Lyon midfielder but warned a deal is not close. Fekir was outstanding for Lyon last campaign - his first as club captain - as he scored 21 goals and also made nine assists in 39 appearances for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That form has attracted the interest of Liverpool, according to Fekir's agent Jean-Pierre Bernes, but he claims talks between the player and the Reds is yet to take place. "Talks with Liverpool will only happen when there is an agreement with Lyon and Jean-Michel Aulas gives the green light," Bernes told French outlet Le Progres. "Liverpool's interest exists, but for now nothing is done. The transfer window is long. Other clubs could show intere...

May282018 by JBNo Comments

Fellaini abused by Liverpool fans at Champions League final

Premier League, UEFA

Marouane Fellaini was subjected to a verbal abuse from Liverpool fans as he made his way into the Olimpiyskiy stadium for the Champions League final. The Belgian, who could leave the club this summer travelled to Ukraine to watch Liverpool’s match with Real Madrid , which the latter won 3-1 with a brace from Gareth Bale. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As Fellaini made his way into the stadium, he was surrounded by Liverpool fans who shouted ‘you Manc b******’ and other verbal tirade at him. Beyond Fellaini’s ties with United, he also has a feud with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, telling Sport magazine: ‘How can someone like Carragher lecture me? ‘The guy who spat on a girl from his car after Manchester United versus Liverpool. ‘You know, ...

May272018 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Salah out for two months and will miss the World Cup

Premier League

Mohamed Salah will be out for two months by the shoulder injury he sustained during Liverpool's Champions League final loss to Real Madrid and will miss Egypt's World Cup campaign, Saudi Arabian sports administrator Turki Al-Sheikh has confirmed. Salah was substituted after 30 minutes of Saturday's encounter in Kiev, having grappled with Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and landed heavily on the pitch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gareth Bale came off the bench to steal the winner with a game-changing overhead kick after Sadio Mane had cancelled out Karim Benzema's opener, Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius was the culprit for the latter as Bale scored his second seven minutes from time in a 3-1 Madrid victory. In his post-match conference, Reds manager J...

May262018 by JBNo Comments

Marcelo: I know exactly how to deal with Salah

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Arguably the individual match-up of the Champions League final is the one between Marcelo and Mohamed Salah, which the Real defender feels capable of winning. Liverpool winger Salah is in the form of his life and wouldn't be the first player to capitalise on his rival's defensive absent mindedness. "I know exactly what I have to do, and I know what I need to do to help my team," said Marcelo on Friday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Liverpool are a magnificent team and have had a great season. We have to think about the whole team, not just one or two players, that is how you win games. "It is a great opportunity to play in the final, and we're here, as are Liverpool who also deserve it." Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp even said that Marcelo 'does...

May252018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool owner takes dig at Coutinho and Suarez ahead of Champions League final

Premier League, La Liga

Liverpool owner John Henry has taken a dig at Philippe Coutinho Luis Suarez ahead of their Champions League final against Real Madrid. Liverpool will attempt to win a sixth European Cup on Saturday when they face Los Blancos in Kiev. Jurgen Klopp’s side have enjoyed a good run in Europe this season, beating Porto, Manchester City and Roma in the knockout to reach the final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool have twice been forced to sell their key players to Barcelona in the last four seasons, with Coutinho joining Luis Suarez at the Nou Camp in the winter transfer window. Asked about the duo ahead of Saturday’s final, Liverpool owner and American businessman Henry told AP: ‘They’ll be watching this weekend and could have been playing. ‘Bu...

May232018 by JB1 Comment

Zidane: I wouldn’t swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Mo Salah

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he would not swap Cristiano Ronaldo for Liverpool's forward Mohamed Salah. The two players will go head to head in Saturday's Champions League final, with Salah's outstanding performances this campaign drawing comparisons to Ronaldo and Messi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah's 44-goal season has also led to speculation that he could join Real Madrid this summer. Mohamed Salah won the Premier League Golden Boot ahead of Harry Kane after a scintillating season for Liverpool. When asked if he would swap Ronaldo for Salah, Zidane said: "No, I have Cristiano and I talk about my players." Ronaldo, who is the Champions League's leading goalscorer this campaign having found the scored 15 times, has now scored 42...