Rafael van der Vaart was teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid and has a unique way of describing how hard the former Manchester United star worked to maintain his high standards

Real Madrid are in the midst of a defensive injury crisis and one of their former centre-backs has given them some transfer advice which Arsenal will want to be wise to

As Real Madrid continue to be criticised for below-par results in Europe, questions has been raised over Kylian Mbappe, and Carlo Ancelotti has spoken out on the Frenchman's persona

Ex-Spurs, Real Madrid and Holland ace Rafael van der Vaart reckons Manchester City's Haaland is over-rated and Liverpool ace Salah is the best around

Liverpool face two trips in wake of high-profile victoriesSlot jokes about charges levelled at Pep Guardiola’s club Arne Slot believes Liverpool’s ­imperious form has made them a bigger target for Premier League rivals and that trips to Newcastle and Everton could be more problematic than the statement wins against Real Madrid and Manchester City. The Liverpool’s head coach says it was not difficult for his team to show their prowess in beating the champions of Europe last week, and of England at Anfield on Sunday. The challenge now is to repeat those performances at St James’ Park on Wednesday and in Slot’s first Merseyside derby at ­Goodison Park on Saturday. He says Liverpool’s mentality on the road will be just as important as their ability. Continue reading...

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of three Liverpool players who are are set to leave on a free transfer as things stand along with Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk - and Real Madrid are hoping to snap him up

Chelsea and Premier League icon Michael Essien had all his team-mates staring at him after receiving a phone call on the team bus which sparked his move to Real Madrid

Julen Lopetegui is struggling at West Ham with the Hammers sat in the bottom half and the hierarchy at the London Stadium are having to consider managerial alternatives

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid but the Spanish giants are considering other options - with Manchester United's Diogo Dalot on their radar