Arne Slot has called Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso a “special manager” ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash against the German champions on Tuesday.
For better or worse, the Matildas’ clash with Canada in Melbourne on Monday will be an event that will become the stuff of Australian sporting folklore.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick and Sadio Mané added two goals of his own as Al Nassr recorded their first win of the Saudi Pro League season with a 5-0 rout at Al Fateh on Friday.
Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni encouraged fans to enjoy the exploits of Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María at the Copa América this summer, as the pair could be featuring together at the tournament for the last time.