Alexis Mac Allister has revealed that Liverpool told him last season they had no plans to renew his contract, admitting the news was painful and unpleasant. The Argentina midfielder, whose deal runs until the summer of 2028, insists staying at Anfield is what he wants most and believes the recent changes behind the scenes mean anything can happen now.
Jose Mourinho has challenged Federico Valverde to embrace the sacrifices required of a Real Madrid captain as the Spanish giants prepare for a tricky Champions League encounter with AEK Athens. Speaking ahead of the trip to Greece, the Portuguese manager also clarified his attacking selection plans involving Vinicius Junior and provided a somber reflection on the tragic passing of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel.
Roma will be without Pierluigi Gollini for tonight's Champions League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford after the goalkeeper failed a late fitness test on a back injury. With first-choice Mile Svilar already sidelined, Gian Piero Gasperini must now hand a season debut to a third-choice keeper against a United side who are under huge pressure.
Cristiano Ronaldo has led the footballing world in mourning following the tragic death of CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The 30-year-old forward passed away after a devastating on-pitch incident during a Spanish second-division fixture, prompting an outpouring of grief from across the globe.
Inter Miami star Leo Messi has led MLS in jersey sales for the fourth consecutive season, the league announced Tuesday afternoon. Messi topped a star-studded list including LAFC's Son Heung-Min, Chicago Fire's Robert Lewandowski and Philly Union starlet Cavan Sullivan. There was a strong showing for midseason arrivals, with two major acquisitions in the top five.
Andoni Iraola has told Liverpool to kill Fenerbahce's confidence in Istanbul as they chase a fourth straight Champions League win. Cody Gakpo, meanwhile, joked that the Reds maybe should dive more after two big calls went against them in Sunday's defeat to Arsenal, a result that left them nine points behind the reigning champions in the Premier League.
Everton captain James Tarkowski has thrown his support behind Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for an international breakthrough, claiming the midfielder deserves a spot in the England squad. Following a string of dominant performances for the Toffees, the skipper believes his teammate has done more than enough to catch the eye of Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel.
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