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Football rumours from the media Dec 12, 2018

Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web

Pep Guardiola: Racism is not just in football

Pep Guardiola warned that “racism is everywhere” as he gave passionate backing to Raheem Sterling for speaking out on the issue on Tuesday.

Tuchel full of praise as Paris St Germain reach Champions League last 16

Thomas Tuchel hailed his players’ efforts after Paris St Germain qualified for the Champions League last 16 as Group C winners following a 4-1 victory at Red Star Belgrade.

Klopp hails ‘lifesaver’ Alisson

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Alisson Becker as a “lifesaver” after the goalkeeper’s added time save against Napoli kept them in the Champions League.

Paris St Germain reach Champions League last 16 with Red Star Belgrade win

Paris St Germain advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League as Group C winners after beating Red Star Belgrade 4-1 at the Stadion Rajko Mitic.

Derek McInnes heaps praise on Aberdeen youngsters

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes hailed his young guns as the Dons battled to a deserved 3-2 Ladbrokes Premiership victory over Livingston.

Mohamed Salah sends Liverpool into Champions League knockout stages

Liverpool should have coasted to victory in their make-or-break Champions League decider but in the end they progressed to the knockout stage with the minimum requirement of a 1-0 win against Napoli.

How successful have Liverpool been in reaching the Champions League knockout stages?

Liverpool secured their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with another brilliant result at Anfield following their 1-0 victory over Napoli in their final Group C match.

Ferguson with late show against Livingston

Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson scored an injury-time winner to settle a topsy-turvy game at Pittodrie and gave the home side a deserved 3-2 win against Livingston.

Mata happy at Old Trafford

Juan Mata is “very happy” at Manchester United and open to extending his stay at Old Trafford.

Guardiola urges depleted squad to focus on securing top spot

Pep Guardiola is taking nothing for granted as Manchester City prepare to round off their campaign in Champions League Group F against already-eliminated Hoffenheim.

I had nothing to do with my agent’s statement, insists Mourinho

Jose Mourinho claimed to be unaware of his agent’s statement about his Manchester United future in a surprise twist to an already peculiar plot.

Solari praises his ‘humble’ players in response to Ronaldo comments

Santiago Solari has described Real Madrid as having a “fantastic, humble squad” following remarks from Cristiano Ronaldo about his former employers.

Manchester City sign United States goalkeeper Zack Steffen from Columbus Crew

United States international goalkeeper Zack Steffen will join Manchester City from Columbus Crew next summer on a four-year deal, the clubs have announced.