The holy month of Ramadan saw several elite footballers fasting and yet contributing vastly on the pitch. Undeterred faith seems to have played a significant role in that.
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Dijon retain their Ligue 1 status with play-off victory over Lens
Naim Sliti scored a brace as Dijon retained their place in Ligue 1 with a 3-1 victory and a 4-2 aggregate success over Lens in the promotion play-off at Stade Gaston Gerard on Sunday night.
Milner revels in Champions League glory after swapping Man City for Anfield
James Milner was ridiculed in many quarters when he left a successful, title-winning Manchester City side to join Liverpool.
Liverpool’s owners want to extend Jurgen Klopp’s contract
Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group are keen to tie manager Jurgen Klopp down to a new, extended contract.
Tottenham should not throw philosophy ‘in the bin’ after Champions League defeat, says Lloris
Hugo Lloris does not think Tottenham need to abandon their philosophy just because they lost the Champions League final.
Tottenham’s run to Champions League final is start of a journey – Alderweireld
Toby Alderweireld wants Tottenham’s run to the Champions League final to be the starting point of a journey, not the end of one.
France prepare for Euro 2020 qualifiers with victory over Bolivia
France limbered up for their Euro 2020 qualifiers against Turkey and Andorra with a 2-0 friendly win over Bolivia.
Quiet man Milner leads the way as Liverpool return home to party
James Milner was as relentless in his celebrations as he is chasing down opposition midfielders as Liverpool’s Champions League winners returned to the city.
Sadio Mane realises dream with Champions League glory
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane celebrated a dream come true after winning the Champions League.
Alisson ‘one of the best in the world’
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s impressive late cameo in the Champions League final offered just a tiny glimpse of how good he will become, according to the man who watches him every day.
It’s coming home – Liverpool prepare for triumphant return
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was not letting the Champions League trophy out of his grasp as his side prepared to return home from Madrid.
Salah inspired by pain of Kiev
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah used a photograph of his tearful Champions League final of 12 months ago to inspire him to return and win the European Cup for the first time.
Jurgen Klopp: Champions League title only the beginning
Manager Jurgen Klopp believes winning his first trophy with Liverpool is only the beginning and the squad he has assembled has its best years still to come.
Pochettino proud of Spurs’ season despite Champions League final loss
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking at the bigger picture after his side lost the Champions League final to Liverpool.
Let’s talk about six, baby: Klopp sings after Liverpool’s Champions League win
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrated his side’s Champions League glory by breaking out into song during a television interview.
Virgil van Dijk hungry for more success after Liverpool’s Champions League win
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool’s Champions League triumph is just the start for this group.
It’s too early to discuss my future, says Pochettino after Champions League loss
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino said it was too early to talk about whether he would be at the club next season after watching his side lose the Champions League final to Liverpool.
It means so much to us: Klopp’s relief as Liverpool lift Champions League trophy
Liverpool’s Champions League triumph left Jurgen Klopp ecstatic, emotional and hungry for more after finally getting his hands on silverware and then receiving a call from Premier League adversary Pep Guardiola.
Stones eager for snap-happy moments with England to share with Silva
England’s John Stones is ready for a picture perfect moment as he targets victory in the Nations League.
Giggs urges referees to take players off the field if Wales suffer racist abuse
Ryan Giggs says referees must be prepared to take teams off the field should Wales players suffer racial abuse during their Euro 2020 qualifiers with Croatia and Hungary.