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"Now is the time to stay calm, change the mood and for sure we are going to have time to talk," Pochettino said. (Photo: AFP)

Tottenham must capitalise on the positives of outstanding Champions League run

Tottenham's task to convert their exhilarating Champions League run into something similarly sustainable will be more difficult.

02 Jun 2019 6:37 PM

Pochettino’s side left it late to escape their straight-jacket and only offered a threat after the break. (Photo: AFP)

'Early penalty had massive impact', says Pochettino

“We’re all very disappointed, but I feel so proud of my players,” Pochettino said.

02 Jun 2019 5:19 PM

For Liverpool, it was sweet redemption after defeat to Real Madrid in last year's final in Kiev. (Photo: AP)

Liverpool's Champions League party moves to England

The 2-0 win in the sweltering Metropolitano Stadium delivered a first trophy in seven years for Liverpool.

02 Jun 2019 3:44 PM

Tottenham's Harry Kane gestures during the Champions League final soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Kane not a factor in Tottenham's loss to Liverpool

Kane was back in the squad for the first time since April when he was injured in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

02 Jun 2019 10:44 AM

The Argentine has been linked with a move to Italian champions Juventus and German giants Bayern Munich but suggested he may stay to try to guide Spurs to another final (Photo: AP)

'Proud' Pochettino hints he could stay at Spurs after final defeat

Pochettino has said he wants clarity on Tottenham's ambitions before the start of next season

02 Jun 2019 10:30 AM

Liverpool had won nothing at all since defeating Cardiff City on penalties in the League Cup final in 2012. A trophy, but not on the same level as this. (Photo: AFP)

Klopp predicts more good times ahead for Liverpool after winning Champions League

Three weeks ago, the Reds were denied a first league title in 30 years by City, despite losing just once and racking up 97 points.

02 Jun 2019 9:44 AM

Divock Origi's late strike had wrapped up a 2-0 victory, Liverpool's sixth European Cup and for Salah, redemption. (Photo: AFP)

Redemption for Salah as Liverpool beat Tottenham to win Champions League

Salah has a history with Spurs supporters, largely on account of being the main threat to Kane winning the Golden Boot in recent seasons.

02 Jun 2019 8:51 AM

Hundreds of mostly Red-clad Liverpool fans also arrived by train from as far away as Barcelona on Spain's eastern coast early on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

English fans fill Madrid ahead of Champions League final

More than 30,000 English fans are expected to travel to watch the final at the 68,000-capacity Metropolitano Stadium.

01 Jun 2019 6:57 PM

Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident, aged 35 (Photo: Arsenal/Twitter)

Former Arsenal and Sevilla player Reyes dies in car accident

Reyes last played for Spanish second tier side Extremadura.

01 Jun 2019 5:27 PM

Harry Kane's inclusion will be a last min decision (Photo: AFP)

Tottenham to make late call on Kane for Champions League final

Kane has said he feels ready to start in Madrid, despite not playing since damaging ankle ligaments against Manchester City

01 Jun 2019 3:28 PM

'We demand silverware from ourselves' says Alexander-Arnold ahead of Tottenham clash

The final in Madrid is Liverpool’s last chance to ensure they do not finish the season empty-handed

01 Jun 2019 12:57 PM

Egyptian superstar Salah missed that second leg but is fit now, while Klopp confirmed Roberto Firmino is ready after a groin injury. (UEFA Champions League/Twitter)

Liverpool and Tottenham set for Champions League showdown

Liverpool are here after their incredible comeback to beat Barca in semi-finals, a 4-0 win at Anfield overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit.

01 Jun 2019 11:15 AM

Liverpool paid a record $85 million fee for a goalkeeper to sign Alisson from Roma at the end of last season after predecessor Loris Karius made several costly mistakes in last year's final. (Photo: Alisson Becker/Twitter)

Alisson Becker could be piece Liverpool missed in last year's final

Alisson played solidly in the victories against former team Roma in the last 16 and against Porto in the quarterfinals.

30 May 2019 4:49 PM

By the time Pochettino arrived, Gareth Bale had gone, and so had his 100 million euro transfer fee, splashed on seven new signings, four of whom would be out by the end of Pochettino's second summer. (Photo: AP)

Time for Tottenham to be brave to sustain Champions League

When Pochettino was installed as head coach in the summer of 2014, he owed some gratitude to Liverpool.

30 May 2019 1:04 PM

Perez was also asked about the possibility of Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe or Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid President desperate to lure Hazard away from Chelsea

Hazard could play his last match for Chelsea in the Europa League final against Arsenal on Wednesday.

28 May 2019 12:19 PM

'I am happy here and I want to be here for the rest of my career', said Morata. (Photo: File)

Alvaro Morata determined to stay at Atletico Madrid

Morata has rediscovered his form at Atletico after a poor spell at Stamford Bridge, scoring six goals in 13 La Liga starts.

27 May 2019 9:00 PM

Stinging from their humiliating 4-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final second leg, Barca were bidding to win the Cup for the fifth year in a row but defeat by Valencia raised more doubts about Valverde’s future. (Photo: AP)

Barca's President backs Valverde to stay for the remainder of his contract

Their President Josep Maria Bartomeu backed Valverde to continue for the final year of his contract.

26 May 2019 1:01 PM

Barcelona were bidding to lift themselves from their humiliation on Merseyside by securing the ninth domestic double in their history, but despite Messi’s efforts they were over-run by a determined and well-drilled Valencia side. (Photo:AFP)

Copa Del Rey: Valencia edges Barcelona 2-1 to lift Copa Del Rey

Kevin Gameiro and Rodrigo Moreno struck first-half goals to give Valencia control of the final match.

26 May 2019 11:49 AM

Despite the Catalans retaining the Liga title with three games to spare, Messi cannot shake off the bad memories of the loss to Liverpool. (Photo: AFP)

Lionel Messi reacts on Barcelona's defeat against Liverpool

Messi likened the defeat to the 1-0 extra-time loss to Germany he suffered as Argentina captain in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil.

25 May 2019 1:12 PM

Mbappe, who is second in this list, ended the campaign on 33 goals after scoring PSG’s only goal in a 3-1 loss at Stade de Reims. (Photo: Blaugrana Boys/Twitter)

Lionel Messi wins his sixth European Golden Shoe award

Messi earned the honour for a record-extending sixth time after finding the net 36 times for Barcelona

25 May 2019 11:35 AM

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