Furious Belgium boss Roberto Martinez demanded an explanation from “really high up” after describing Brennan Johnson’s Wales equaliser as “comical”.Johnson scored his first Wales goal three minutes from time to secure the Dragons a 1-1 Nations League draw in Cardiff.The assistant referee had flagged for offside, but the goal stood after a lengthy VAR offside check &...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino could miss the visit of Tottenham and be held back for Tuesday’s trip to Aston Villa.The Brazil international is back in full training after a five-match absence due to a foot problem but manager Jurgen Klopp is more inclined to allow him to train over the weekend to build up his fitness.Centre-back Joel Matip and midfielder Jordan Henderson could return, ...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino returned to training on Friday but manager Jurgen Klopp will make a late decision on whether he will be ready to face Everton on Sunday.The Brazil international missed the midweek win over Manchester United with a foot injury which is still uncomfortable.Klopp is likely to make changes with a Champions League semi-final to come next week, with centre-back Ibrahi...Full Story »

Liverpool eased into a Champions League semi-final against Villarreal as even a sloppy 3-3 draw with Benfica saw them progress 6-4 on aggregate.On the last two occasions the two teams had met in the last eight of this competition the Reds went on to lift the trophy (1978 and 1984) and there has been little to suggest they cannot make it three this season.Jurgen Klopp’s side have won eight ...Full Story »

Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he won't be resigning after their World Cup failure. The Azzurri missed qualification for Qatar 2022 after defeat to North Macedonia last week in their playoff. Ahead of their friendly against Turkey, former Inter Milan coach Mancini said: "We've spoken these days. I think we have the same ideas on everything. We'll talk again in the next few days. Now, let's...Full Story »

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina has said he wants Roberto Mancini to remain in charge of the national team despite the country's failure to reach the 2022 World Cup. Gravina said changes are needed following the Azzurri's 1-0 loss to North Macedonia in Thursday's playoff semifinal in Palermo but a coaching move is not one of them. "I hope Mancini will immediately dispose...Full Story »

Italy manager Roberto Mancini was left with a loss for words following his side's shocking 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia that will leave the Azzurri out of the World Cup for the second straight time. With Italy frustrated for 90 minutes by a heroic North Macedonia defensive performance, Aleksandar Trajkovski struck the only goal of the game in the second minute of added time, inflicting Italy...Full Story »

Liverpool forwards Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota will miss the Premier League visit of Leeds to Anfield on Wednesday night.The pair both missed the weekend win over Norwich – Jota with an ankle problem and Firmino a thigh muscle issue – and both players are major doubts for this weekend’s Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.But Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, whose side have won ei...Full Story »

Barcelona are resuming new contract talks with Sergi Roberto. Marca says Barcelona have decided to make further contact with the player's agent in a new meeting that will take place in the coming days. There will be more news about his future at the club next week, as the Barcelona academy product's contract ends on June 30, but the club are hoping to extend his stay at the Camp Nou. Xavi H...Full Story »

Sergi Roberto expects to be offered a new contract by Barcelona. Sport says Roberto is recovering from the surgery he had in Finland on December 9. He is calm because Barcelona have given him their word that they will renew his deal by two more years, until 2024. Xavi spoke to the board and said he agrees with Sergi's contract being extended. His agents and Barcelona were set to meet the sam...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino returns to the squad to face Newcastle after six weeks out with a hamstring problem.The Brazil international missed eight matches but having returned to training last week he is now fully fit. Fellow forward Diogo Jota returns after a knock but Divock Origi is set to sit out a second successive match with a knee injury.Midfielder Curtis Jones is also back in tra...Full Story »

JOHN TERRY has hit out at former Real Madrid and Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos for his 'ugly feet' in a hilarious Instagram story. Chelsea legend Terry fired back at Carlos after the Brazilian started the jokey war of words in Instagram. Terry mocked Carlos by snapping a shot of his toes under the table The pair have linked up in Nigeria to play in Budweiser's 'Game of Kings' - a match betw...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said that Roberto Firmino has suffered a "serious" hamstring injury and is unlikely to return after the international break next week. Firmino limped off as a substitute during the 2-0 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday. The club released a statement confirming the injury news on Friday and Klopp added that Firmino might be unav...Full Story »

Roberto Firmino struck a hat-trick and Mohamed Salah scored for the eighth consecutive game as Liverpool delivered a masterclass in a 5-0 demolition of Watford on Claudio Ranieri’s Premier League return.Jurgen Klopp’s side dominated from the outset to extend their unbeaten league run to 18 games, with Sadio Mane opening the scoring with his 100th Premier League goal.Firmino doubled L...Full Story »

Italy coach Roberto Mancini says his players will be ready for tonight's Nations League semifinal against Spain. It will be a repeat of the Euro 2020 semi-final, which had to be decided on penalties at Wembley Stadium. "Spain put in a great performance that day, perhaps the best of the Euros, and they are a very technical side who have been playing like this for many years. They caused us a ...Full Story »

Motta status uncertain Thiago Motta's status as the manager of Spezia has come into doubt after the team's 4-0 defeat to Verona this weekend, according to Sky Sport Italia. This is first year in charge of the club. Aurier set for Villarreal medical Serge Aurier is set for a medical with Villarreal, reports Carrusel Deportivo. The full-back has been a free agent since August, when Tottenham ...Full Story »

Liverpool swept aside Porto in the Estadio do Dragao for the third-successive time as a 5-1 victory put them two points clear in their Champions League group.Jurgen Klopp’s side have scored 14 times in their last three visits and his deadly duo of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have been responsible for nine of them.It is a record of which former Liverpool striker Roger Hunt, whose death was...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino’s hamstring injury keeps him out of the visit of Crystal Palace.The Brazil international is not due back in training until next week at the earliest.Defender Virgil Van Dijk and forward Sadio Mane are set to return to the side after being rested for the midweek Champions League win over AC Milan.Crystal Palace will be without Jeffrey Schlupp for the trip t...Full Story »

The 40-year-old moved to the Etihad in 2009 at the same time as the now Azzurri boss took charge of the Cityzens. Roberto Mancini guided Italy to Euro 2020 joy against England Credit: Getty Former Cityzens defender Wayne Bridge says the defeat hurt him more than most Credit: Getty After initially featuring regularly at left-back, he was soon out-of-favour and was shipped out to West Ham, Sund...Full Story »

The former Manchester City manager has admitted his side have worries about England. Italy manager Roberto Mancini has admitted that his side are inferior to England in terms of physicality ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley. Italy are unbeaten in 32 matches under Mancini, but the former Manchester City boss knows his team face a difficult task against the home side tomorrow eve...Full Story »