Very minor doubts were creeping in following the Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle, as well as the Champions League last-16 exit to Paris Saint-Germain. But this time, the Merseyside derby ...

It is the time in the season to start thinking about Premier League prize money ... Manchester City were paid £175.9m as champions – just short of their own record £176.2m in 2022/23 ...

Lionel Messi and Miami have an easier road to hosting than Vancouver if they can advance, although the Whitecaps hold a two-goal advantage heading into Leg 2 on Wednesday.