A goal in the 11th minute of stoppage-time by Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a 2-1 home win over 10-man Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday after a frantic end to the match. »
ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Napolii has seen wholesale change in the summer with five starters moved on in David Ospina, Dries Mertens, Kalidou Koulibaly, Fabian Ruiz and Lorenzo Insigne. »
Huge transfer fees ensure the continent’s elite competition remains a closed shop only a handful are capable of winning Barcelona, with their Johan Cruyff-influenced idea of the game, were once more than just a club. Today, despite high debts, they operate like all the rest. They invest on a scale that very few can afford. Barça officials know that the market will grow for years. So the annual balance sheet... »
It promises to be an explosive return to Champions League action, with six British sides in action and two mouthwatering mega-ties sure to have fans licking their lips. »
The transfer saga involving the Dutch midfielder was one of the most high-profile in the summer window before it was eventually confirmed that he would remain with the LaLiga giants. »
At just 5ft 9ins, Lisandro Martinez is the shortest centre back in the top flight, but so far at least, he is defying his critics. The Argentine’s height raised eyebrows when he joined United from Ajax. »
Juventus only had four shots all game – Milik’s goal was the only one on target – and needed Perin to bail them out again late on as he produced a magnificent save to deny Sofyan Amrabat. »
Live scores: all the goals from around the UK and EuropeAnd you can get in touch! Email Alex or tweet him So then. Some eyebrows may be fairly raised at Thomas Tuchel’s XI, which sees Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek picked over Jorginho and Mason Mount. Christian Pulisic also gets the nod over Kai Havertz, with Wesley Fofana handed his debut. West Ham lnine up bullishly with Lucas Paqueta given his f... »
Premier League updates from the 12.30pm BST kick-offAnd you can get in touch about the game by mailing Scott 2 min: A fairly high-octane start. No great surprise there. Liverpool are seeing more of the ball during these early exchanges. Liverpool get the ball rolling. They’re kicking towards the Gwladys Street End in this first half. Continue reading… »
The 27-year-old spent four years at Molineux »