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Since matches on the final day of the season are played simultaneously, the Premier League will have a replica trophy on standby at Anfield. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool to lift replica if they win Premier League

Liverpool trail Manchester City by a point ahead of the final day of the season, when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers.

9 May 2019 9:13 AM GMT

Julen Lopetegui was eventually named Real coach, a decision which saw him sacked as Spain manager on the eve of the 2018 World Cup, but he was fired by Real at the end of October. (Photo: AP)

Pochettino says he turned down Real Madrid offer; watch his reaction...

Pochettino joined Spurs in 2014 and is one year into a new five-year deal at the club who have moved into a new stadium.

9 May 2019 6:41 AM GMT

City strutted and moved the ball with their customary ease but it was not until a minute before the break that Leroy Sane made it 2-0 with a sweet left-foot drive after a clever chest pass from Gabriel Jesus. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester City edging closer towards clinching PL title as PL race...

It is possible they could get by with a draw, or even an unlikely defeat, as they will start their final game one point...

9 May 2019 6:01 AM GMT

The result ended Ajaxs long, and barely plausible, ride through three preliminary rounds, starting in July, to the last four of the competition. (Photo: AFP)

We deserved to reach the Champions League final', says Frenkie de Jong

Ajax was left heartbroken as they conceded a goal in the 96th minute in the match against Tottenham, resulting in last...

9 May 2019 5:49 AM GMT

The result ended Ajaxs long, and barely plausible, ride through three preliminary rounds, starting in July, to the last four of the competition. (Photo: AFP)

'We gave silly goals away', says Ajax captain, Matthijs De Light

Having lost the first leg in London 1-0, Spurs secured their place in the final thanks to a hat-trick from Moura which...

9 May 2019 4:17 AM GMT

After Liverpool fought back from a 3-0 first-leg defeat to beat Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate on Tuesday, the final will be an all-English affair. (Photo: AP)

'It was a non-tactical performance, more of a fight and heart...

Having lost the first leg in London 1-0, Tottenham got off to the worst possible start in Amsterdam by going 2-0 down on...

9 May 2019 3:58 AM GMT

Ajax skipper Matthijs de Ligts fifth-minute header and a superb 35th minute effort by Hakim Ziyech put Ajax 3-0 ahead on aggregate by halftime at a raucous Johan Cruyff Arena. (Photo: AP)

Harry Kane's visit to Spurs' dressing room inspired Spurs to comeback...

Kane, who sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate with his team mates, could possibly return for the biggest game in the...

9 May 2019 3:40 AM GMT

Ajax skipper Matthijs de Ligts fifth-minute header and a superb 35th minute effort by Hakim Ziyech put Ajax 3-0 ahead on aggregate by halftime at a raucous Johan Cruyff Arena. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Lucas nets treble to give Spurs 3-2 win vs ajax, puts...

A day after Liverpool beat Barcelona 4-0 to overturn a 3-0 first-leg deficit, Tottenham came back from the dead to reach...

9 May 2019 3:20 AM GMT

Marcas ratings, which judge individual performances by awarding players between one and three stars, gave seven of Barcas starting 11 no stars at all. (Photo: AFP)

Spanish media reacts to Barcelona's collapse against Liverpool; see...

Barca's Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets apologised to fans after the game, as did Valverde.

8 May 2019 10:38 AM GMT

Barca looked on course to reach the final for the first time since 2015 after Lionel Messi inspired them to a 3-0 win in the first leg but they were overwhelmed by Liverpools pressure in the second leg. (Photo: AFP)

Sergio Busquets apologises to fans after defeat against Liverpool

It is the second year in a row Barca have thrown away a three-goal lead from the first leg to exit the competition.

8 May 2019 5:40 AM GMT

The Reds had lost the first-leg 3-0 against Barcelona and had a mountain to climb in the second leg. (Photo: AP)

'We feel like we can beat anyone': Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk was instrumental in Liverpool's win over Barcelona as he helped the team in keeping a clean sheet in the 4-0...

8 May 2019 5:06 AM GMT

Godins departure will leave another hole in Atleticos defence, with France international Lucas Hernandez already agreeing to join Bayern Munich in June. (Photo: Diego Godin/Twitter)

Atletico Madrid captain Diego Godin to leave the club

He is the club's longest-serving player, and its latest high profile servant to leave after Fernando Torres and Gabi...

7 May 2019 3:17 PM GMT