Jurgen Klopp believes Premier League leaders Liverpool s profile prompts criticism of Mohamed Salah amid claims he has dived to earn penalties this season.
Salah has won several spot-kicks this term, with some soft decisions questioned. The forward appeared to go down under minimal contact against Newcastle United in December, while he was confronted by Crystal Palace players this month when a foul was not awarded after he went to ground.
But Klopp insists Liverpool s star forward does not dive, suggesting his actions are only the subject of scrutiny because he plays for a big club.
[Crystal Palace] was the first situation where he went down without [a penalty] and you speak about all the other situations as well, Klopp said to reporters.
The other situ…
Neymar was targeted by Liverpool due to his defensive weaknesses, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the Reds last-gasp Champions League win.
Roberto Firmino came off the bench to rifle in a stoppage-time winner at Anfield after Paris Saint-Germain had battled back from 2-0 down in Tuesday s Group C opener.
Neymar was involved in creating Kylian Mbappe s late equaliser but the Brazilian otherwise struggled to exert much influence on a pulsating contest, with PSG s attack lacking fluidity.
And Neymar regularly failed to track runs from Trent Alexander-Arnold, with one such foray from the Liverpool right-back contributing to Daniel Sturridge s headed opener.
Klopp revealed Liverpool deliberately targeted the PSG left wing as he knew Neymar would not foll…
Inter Milan defender Jeison Murillo is set for a return to Spain with Valencia keen to land the Colombian defender, Nerazzurri have set their sights on a number of potential defensive reinforcements.
Uruguay Under-20 international Augustin Rogel has been mentioned as one of the key targets for the Italian outfit but the most recent reports coming from the likes of Tuttosport claim that fallen Serie A giants are looking for a player of greater international experience.
Serbia centre-back Matija Nastasic seems to be fitting the bill and aforementioned media outlet claim that former Fiorentina defender has now emerged as the top candidate to join Inter this summer.
The 24-year-old Matija Nastasic made 22 Bundesliga appearances for Schalke last season.
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Arsenal have completed the signing of defender Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille, the clubs have confirmed.
The Brazilian centre-back has agreed a long-term contract with the Gunners and will reportedly cost €30million (£27.7m).
We welcome Gabriel to Arsenal. He has many qualities which will make us stronger as a defensive unit and as a team, said head coach Mikel Arteta.
He has proved with Lille that he is a defender with many outstanding attributes and we are looking forward to watching him grow as an Arsenal player.
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Technical director Edu added: We are delighted to have signed Gabriel. He is a player we have been studying for a …
Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday are among the clubs interested in signing Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United in the summer transfer window, according to . Bournemouth, who are playing in the Championship this season after getting relegated from the Premier League, are also expressed interest in the 25-year-old.
However, according to the report, the former Norwich City winger is interested in a move to Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. The Gers themselves want to secure the services of the winger on a loan deal, but Newcastle want the 25-year-old to stay at St. James’ Park this season and fight for his place.
Murphy joined Newcastle from Norwich in the summer of 2017. Much was expected of the winger when he arrived at St. James’ Park, but the winger has …
Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente said he would relish the opportunity to return to Athletic Bilbao.
Llorente has had to settle for a bit-part role since joining Spurs from Swansea City in 2017, making only one Premier League start for the club.
And the former Juventus and Sevilla forward would be tempted should Athletic for whom he scored 83 goals in 262 LaLiga outings between 2005 and 2013 come calling.
My priority is to feel important in a team, he told El Larguero de la SER.
If I had the opportunity to talk, for me yes. I would go back.
Leaving in the winter market does not depend on me. Athletic would have to talk to Tottenham and [chairman Daniel] Levy.
Llorente played the last seven minutes as Spurs reached the Champions Leagu…
Ciro Immobile and Stefano Sensi both saw red as Inter were held to a 1-1 draw by Lazio in an ill-tempered Serie A clash at Stadio Olimpico.
Lautaro Martinez kept up his fine start to the season to open the scoring in the 30th minute of Sunday s clash, lashing in a shot which Thomas Strakosha failed to keep out.
But with Romelu Lukaku wasting a chance to double Inter s lead, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic s brilliant header restored parity.
Lazio s hopes of a comeback were dented in the 69th minute as Immobile, who managed just one shot from 26 touches in a frustrating individual display, saw red for slapping Arturo Vidal.
Inter almost snatched the points in the closing stages when Marcelo Brozovic struck the woodwork, before Nerazzurri substitute Sensi recei…
Angel Di Maria scored his first hat-trick for Paris Saint-Germain as the Coupe de France holders cruised into the quarter-finals with a 4-1 win at Sochaux on Tuesday.
Neymar was rested by Unai Emery after his birthday celebrations at the weekend but PSG did not miss the Brazilian as they remained on track to win the tournament for the fourth year in a row.
Di Maria starred in Neymar s absence, opening the scoring in the first minute by nodding in Kylian Mbappe s cross, and the Argentina international added two more in the second half.
Sochaux had drawn level thanks to a fine finish from Florian Martin, but the gulf between the sides was evident and, after Edinson Cavani put the Ligue 1 leaders back in front, PSG could have made the scoreline even more convincing…
An early goal from Fabio Miretti proved decisive as Juventus held on for a 1-0 win at Fiorentina on Sunday.
Miretti struck in the 10th minute but Juve also owed much to a strong defensive effort as they claimed a victory that lifted them to within two points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan.
Fiorentina controlled much of the play at the Artemio Franchi Stadium but were unable to find a way past Wojciech Szczesny in the Juve goal.
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The game had gone ahead despite some calls for it to be postponed following the storms that have devastated parts of the region in recent days. Players from both teams stood together in tribute to the victims prior to kick-off.
When the game got under way, Juve seized the advantage wit…
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo said he was disappointed by Antoine Griezmann s decision to leave the LaLiga club.
Griezmann announced this season would be his last for Atletico, the club he joined from Real Sociedad in 2014.
The France international has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona despite signing a contract extension with Atletico until 2023 just last year.
A surprised Cerezo said he was saddened by Griezmann s decision to depart the Wanda Metropolitano.
More than annoyed, I am disappointed. I thought that Antoine had a great future at Atletico, with big titles and big league wins, he told Fox Sports on Wednesday.
.: Han sido cinco años increíbles; muchas gracias por todo, os llevo en el corazón .
— Atlét…