A “passion” for preventing goals, great coaching and Liverpool’s “world-class forwards” are what Virgil Van Dijk believes helped him become the first defender to win UEFA’s Men’s Player of the Year award on Thursday.
Ajer injury concern for Celtic boss Lennon
Celtic manager Neil Lennon admits Kristoffer Ajer is a major doubt for Ibrox this weekend but played down fitness concerns over Odsonne Edouard.
Parris penalty helps England salvage friendly draw after Belgium fightback
A penalty from Nikita Parris rescued England as they fought out a 3-3 draw with Belgium in their women’s international friendly in Leuven.
May delighted with St Johnstone return
Stevie May declared himself delighted to be home after completing the long-running saga of his return to St Johnstone.
Sanchez completes loan move to Inter
Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez has completed his loan move to Inter Milan for the remainder of the season.
Spurs striker Kane sets sights on silverware
Harry Kane says it is time for Tottenham’s success to be measured by trophies and has made winning silverware a priority this season.
Celtic progress to Europa League group stage
Christopher Jullien and Lewis Morgan scored their first Celtic goals in Stockholm as Neil Lennon’s side cruised into the Europa League group stage.
Dyche hails Pope after keeper earns England recall
Sean Dyche has welcomed Nick Pope’s England recall after the Burnley goalkeeper was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Kosovo.
Guardiola makes a big impression on Potter
Brighton boss Graham Potter says Pep Guardiola is the most influential coach of his lifetime and admired by managers across the world.
What awaits English quartet in Champions League group stage
The Champions League draw was made on Thursday, with Tottenham, Manchester City, Chelsea and holders Liverpool all discovering who they will meet in the group stage of this season’s competition.
Tuchel keen for transfer window to close as Neymar speculation rumbles on
Paris St Germain coach Thomas Tuchel cannot wait for the transfer window to close so the Neymar saga can be put to bed – for the time being at least.
Gracia urges Watford players to dig deep in absence of injured Deeney
Watford boss Javi Gracia has called on the senior players in his struggling side to step up in the absence of injured captain Troy Deeney.
Van Dijk named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has been named UEFA Men’s Player of the Year for 2018/19.
Bury hit out at EFL following expulsion
Bury have expressed their “astonishment and dismay” at the English Football League following its decision to expel them from the competition.
England’s Lucy Bronze named women’s player of the year
England defender Lucy Bronze has won the 2018/19 UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award.
Holders Liverpool land Napoli again in Champions League group stages
Holders Liverpool have been drawn to play Napoli, Salzburg and Genk in Group E of the Champions League.
5 things Bolton’s new owners must address after taking charge
The sale of Bolton to Football Ventures (Whites) Limited was completed on Wednesday, meaning the Sky Bet League One club can start planning for the future again with the threat of liquidation avoided.
More defensive problems for Hibernian as David Gray ruled out for about 12 weeks
Hibernian are facing more defensive problems after skipper David Gray was ruled out for about 12 weeks.
Southgate: ‘Ingrained racism’ of online trolls, not social media, is real issue
England manager Gareth Southgate insists social media platforms cannot take all of the blame when footballers are racially abused online and believes it is up to society to stamp it out.
From non-league to England – Tyrone Mings’ rise to prominence
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has received his first England call-up, featuring in Gareth Southgate’s 25-man squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Kosovo.