Brazil boss: We’ll take ‘drastic action’ if Vini abused

Barcelona head coach Xavi has said forward João Félix should be “motivated” by the comments made by his former Atlético teammates ahead of Sunday’s clash.

Legendary Liverpool captain Alan Hansen is “seriously ill in hospital”, the Merseyside club said in a statement on Sunday.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta did not force coach Xavi Hernández to make changes to the squad for Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Antwerp, sources have told ESPN.