Federico Chiesa insists if he did not relish the challenge of competition posed by Liverpool's multi-talented squad he would have already left for an easier life.
Wayne Rooney has said "I don't hate" Cristiano Ronaldo and described his former Manchester United teammate as a "genius" after admitting he can't separate the Portugal forward from Lionel Messi in the debate over who is the greatest player.
It may have been another disjointed display from Liverpool on Tuesday, but it was also another win. Add to that Alexander Isak's first goal for the club, and it's no wonder Arne Slot seems pleased.
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Chelsea avoided becoming the latest giant to crash out of the League Cup by beating third-tier Lincoln City 2-1 after a second-half fightback on Tuesday.
Nathan Broadhead inspired Wrexham to a 2-0 victory over League One Reading to take them into the fourth round of the League Cup for the first time since 1978.
A defiant Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics who have claimed his "handbrake tactics" are threatening to derail Arsenal's bid to win the Premier League.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has insisted "nothing is official" after reports Sergio Busquets could retire at the end of the 2025 MLS campaign.