Marcos Llorente’s five Anfield goals and the family dog
Marcos Llorente has scored five of his 10 Champions League goals at Anfield, where his family story began with a dog named after Liverpool’s stadium.
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Estéban Lepaul’s long road to Zidane’s France radar
From France’s lower leagues to Rennes and a Ligue 1 scoring title, Estéban Lepaul has earned a place on Zinédine Zidane’s preliminary France list.
Should Kylian Mbappé win his first Ballon d’Or?
Kylian Mbappé led La Liga, the Champions League and the World Cup in goals, but Harry Kane’s scoring and title-winning influence give him the stronger Ballon d’Or case.
How Viking FK went from relegation to welcoming Bayern in Champions League
Viking FK rebuilt from relegation and financial cuts to win Norway, reach the Champions League league phase and welcome Bayern Munich to Stavanger.
Ronald Koeman Jr.’s two penalties rescue ten-man Telstar
Goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. converted two penalties, including a 101st-minute equalizer, as ten-man Telstar fought back for a 2-2 Eredivisie draw with Cambuur.
Lionel Messi retires from international football after 207 Argentina appearances
Lionel Messi has retired from international football after 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina, closing a 21-year national-team career while continuing to play for Inter Miami.
Yaya Touré becomes first former African international to lead a club into the Champions League
Yaya Touré needed little more than two months in his first senior head-coaching job to return to the Champions League,
Why Manchester City want Ayyoub Bouaddi, the midfielder called Einstein
Ayyoub Bouaddi combines elite midfield composure with an unusual academic story. Here is why Manchester City are prepared to invest heavily in him.
Why American investors keep buying into the Premier League
American capital keeps flowing into English football as investors pursue global reach, lower valuations and new commercial revenue.
Marc Guéhi gives Manchester City an unexpected midfield option
Marc Guéhi started Manchester City’s Premier League opener in midfield, scored the equalizer and offered Enzo Maresca an unexpected option after Rodri’s departure.