Preparations for the Copa del Rey final were thrown into turmoil on Friday when Real Madrid accused the match referees of having ‘animosity and hostility’ towards them. »
The road to recovery for Mary Fowler is officially underway after the Matildas star emerged from ACL surgery on her knee. Fowler, 23, faces at least nine months on the sidelines. »
Dimitri Payet denied ‘physical and psychological violence’ towards his ‘mistress’ in a statement to Brazilian police, a report has claimed. »
LEWIS STEELE: The Reds need just a point against Tottenham at Anfield to confirm their 20th title, levelling Manchester United as the most successful English teams. »
IAN LADYMAN IN NOTTINGHAM: In the Nottingham Forest boardroom, as you walk in on the right, there are two European Cups in a glass case. »
Team need point against Tottenham to clinch league title ‘In some moments we have to do much better,’ says coach Arne Slot has warned Liverpool’s Premier League rivals that he expects the champions-elect to improve next season as they strive to fulfil his vision of the perfect team. Liverpool require one point at home to Tottenham on Sunday to secure a record-equalling 20th league title and for Slot to beco... »
MATTHEW LAMBWELL: This week’s news cycle has been dominated by reports that Postecoglou is set to leave the club even if he does deliver Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008. »
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Saturday’s meeting with Crystal Palace is another chance for Rogers to show his talent with all eyes on him. A win would take put Villa on the brink of a first major trophy since 1996. »
Team visit Liverpool 16th, with manager’s future in doubt Postecoglou critical of negative hysteria facing Spurs Ange Postecoglou has railed against what he says is a well-worn narrative around Tottenham – the club must always be set up for a fall, negative interpretations at every turn. And yet the manager still believes they can break the cycle of frustration, leaning on the words of Jacob Riis, a journal... »
LEWIS STEELE: It is just before 7.30am and we are about to embark on a tour of Liverpool and the surrounding areas to get a feel for the enormity of the occasion. »