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'My reaction wasn't justifiable' – Diego Simeone explains altercation with Liverpool fans as Atletico Madrid says he was 'insulted all game' before being sent red card in Champions League loss at Anfield

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was sent off for his involvement in an altercation with Liverpool fans after his side fell to a 3-2 loss in the dying minutes of the Champions League clash. The Argentine admitted that his reaction was not justifiable, even though he claimed to have been on the receiving end of insults throughout the match at Anfield.

Jamie Carragher hails Harry Kane as 'best striker England have ever had' and claims Bayern Munich talisman would have smashed Alan Shearer's Premier League goals record if forward had remained at Tottenham

Jamie Carragher has hailed Harry Kane as the “best striker England have ever had”, with the Bayern Munich superstar putting on another finishing masterclass in the Champions League. The former Tottenham Hotspur frontman has been told that he would have smashed Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goals record had he chosen to remain in his homeland.

'We crushed them' – Manuel Neuer says Bayern Munich 'were simply' cooler than Chelsea as goalkeeper labels Champions League win a 'crowning achievement'

Manuel Neuer claims Bayern Munich's 3-1 win against Chelsea in the Champions League opener was more than just a win, but rather a "crowning achievement" for the team. The Bayern goalkeeper believes they have improved as a squad and the result is a testament to it. The 39-year-old also completed his 100th Champions League victory with a win over the Premier League side.

'Frustrated' Ange Postecoglou blames Nottingham Forest players for not killing off Championship side Swansea after embarrassing Carabao Cup exit as familiar problems haunt ex-Tottenham boss

Ange Postecoglou was left “frustrated” after seeing Nottingham Forest exit the Carabao Cup in dramatic fashion at Swansea, with complacent players being blamed for an embarrassing defeat in South Wales. The Reds led a second-round contest heading into stoppage-time, but suffered a stunning late collapse that ultimately left them on the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline.

Vincent Kompany says Bayern Munich 'fulfilled their mission' in Chelsea win and hails Manuel Neuer's 'insane' record as example for young stars

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was pleased with his side's clinical performance in the win over Chelsea in the Champions League opener on Wednesday. The Bavarian giants ran out 3-1 winners, thanks to Harry Kane's heroics. The victory also brought up a significant landmark for the evergreen Manuel Neuer in Europe's most prestigious competition.

Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney to wield axe? Phil Parkison told when he could ‘lose his job’ as Wrexham sit just above the Championship relegation zone

Phil Parkinson has been told when he could “lose his job” at Wrexham, with there already talk of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney preparing to wield the axe. Speculation regarding a change in the dugout at SToK Racecourse has surfaced following a slow start to the 2025-26 campaign that sees the Red Dragons perched just outside the Championship relegation zone.

'That suits me' – Harry Kane hails Bayern Munich's 'outstanding' win against Chelsea as English striker explains why he'll get more chances in the Champions League than Bundesliga

Harry Kane was left delighted with Bayern Munich's impressive 3-1 win against Chelsea in the opening fixture of the Champions League. The reigning Bundesliga champions opened their campaign by convincingly defeating the Club World Cup winners at Allianz Arena, with the England international scoring two goals.

Marcus Rashford's Barcelona initiation song revealed as Man Utd loanee opts to impress new team-mates with rap song

Marcus Rashford has wasted no time settling into life at Barcelona, with the Manchester United loanee choosing a rap anthem for his traditional initiation song in front of new team-mates. The forward, who became the first Englishman to represent Barca since Gary Lineker, took centre stage by performing Dave and Central Cee’s hit ‘Sprinter’ upon arrival in Catalonia.

'He's new to us!' – Jobe Bellingham questions provoke fiery response from Niko Kovac as Borussia Dortmund boss English star must beat the competition for starting XI spot

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac asks the media to refrain from turning Jobe Bellingham's playing time concerns into a media frenzy as he warned the midfielder he will have to fight for a place in the starting XI. He claims the crucial thing is to perform as a team after the England international's was benched for the Champions League opener against Juventus on Tuesday.