Football

"Arteta gave him the opportunity" - Arsenal star's father credits the Gunners boss for improving star's attacking ability

"If one day he tells me to play goalkeeper, I’ll buy gloves!" - Real Madrid star says he has 'full confidence' in new boss Alonso, makes cheeky claim

"The biggest player of all hasn’t been got" - Sam Allardyce says Liverpool haven't addresses main issue in squad despite record summer transfer window

"Believe me, he'll prove himself to everyone" - Bundesliga manager backs Liverpool star Florian Wirtz to be a success at the Anfield club

"He played like a postman" - Dutch legend Marco van Basten slams Barcelona star for his performance in recent national team fixture