UEFA has released a statement to condemn the abuse which has been directed at English referee Michael Oliver and his wife. Last week, Oliver awarded a last-minute penalty to Real Madrid in their Champions League fixture with Juventus, with the decision being strongly criticised by goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. In the days that
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Champions League win is far more important than personal achievements
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has insisted that he would happily trade in the personal honours heading his way in exchange for Champions League success. The Egypt international is favourite to be named PFA Player of the Year next weekend for a hugely impressive campaign that has seen him net 39 goals
Jurgen Klopp comments on drawing Roma in Champions League
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has heaped further praise on Roma after the Merseyside giants were paired with the Italian side in the Champions League semi-finals. In midweek, Roma pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the competition's history as they edged past Barcelona on away goals and Klopp admitted that
Juventus deserved extra time at Real Madrid
Massimiliano Allegri has claimed that Juventus deserved to take Real Madrid to extra time in Wednesday night's Champions League quarter-final second leg. The Bianconeri were on the brink of taking Los Blancos to extra time in the second-leg encounter at the Bernabeu after overturning a 3-0 aggregate deficit. However, a controversial injury-time
Pep Guardiola charged with improper conduct after being sent to stands
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been charged with improper conduct by UEFA after being sent to the stands in the Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The Catalan coach was dismissed at the end of the opening 45 minutes for confronting referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz, who he later described as "special". Guardiola
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lucas Vazquez: Penalty decision against Juventus was correct
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lucas Vazquez have claimed that referee Michael Oliver was right to award Real Madrid a late penalty against Juventus in their Champions League quarter-final second leg. Los Blancos saw their 3-0 first-leg lead evaporate at the Bernabeu as Juve scored three away goals and looked to force extra
Gianluigi Buffon: Michael Oliver has no heart
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has claimed that Michael Olivier "has a rubbish bin instead of a heart" after the English referee sent the Italian off in the latter stages of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid. The quarter-final between Real Madrid and Juventus looked to be heading for extra-time after
Bayern Munich have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League
Bayern Munich have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League by playing out a goalless draw with Sevilla in their quarter-final second leg to progress 2-1 on aggregate. The hosts began brightly as James Rodriguez, Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski all weighed in with early efforts, the latter heading on target
Ronaldo penalty sends Real through after thrilling Juventus fightback
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 98th-minute penalty as Real Madrid sensationally booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 4-3 aggregate win over Juventus. The reigning European champions entered the match holding a 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Turin, but Juventus hit back with three goals
Steven Gerrard Claims Liverpool Can Go All the Way
Steven Gerrard has claimed that Liverpool can 'go all the way' and win a sixth European Cup after they secured a place in the Champions League semi-finals, while praising teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold for his performance in the second leg on Tuesday night. The Reds saw off Manchester City in their quarter