'They're brilliant': Liverpool fans line streets to honour idolsLIVERPOOL (AFP) - Under leaden English skies, Liverpool became a carnival of red on Sunday as the football-mad city hailed its heroes for bringing home the Champions League trophy for the first time in 14 years."We're just so excited," said Tina Taylor, 51,...

Football: Man City suffer shock Premier League defeat by Crystal PalaceMANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) - Manchester City conceded ground to leaders Liverpool atop the Premier League on Saturday (Dec 22) after a stunning Andros Townsend goal contributed to a jaw-dropping 3-2 victory for Crystal Palace at the Etihad.The...

Football: Madrid plans 'robust' security for all-English Champions League finalMADRID (AFP) - Madrid will deploy an unprecedented number of police and security personnel for Saturday's (June 1) all-English Champions League final, and use a drone for the first time to monitor fan activity.With Spain's terror alert set at...

Football: FA charges Leicester for failing to control players against HuddersfieldLONDON (REUTERS) - Leicester City have been charged for failing to control their players during Saturday's Premier League win over Huddersfield Town, the English Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday (April 10).The club were charged...

Football: Some Man United players need 'reality check' after poor run, says SolskjaerLONDON (DPA) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels some of his players need a "reality check" after a poor run of form. United have lost five of their last seven in all competitions, punctuated by a 3-0 defeat at Barcelona...

Alexander-Arnold up for it against RashfordLONDON • Two-time World Cup winner Cafu recently reminded Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, 20, not to get "big-headed".But Liverpool and England need not worry about his ego, after he recounted his uncomfortable afternoon in Manchester last season.Old Trafford, where...