HEADLINES
Be yourselves’: Klopp’s message to Liverpool before the Real Madrid clash
Ancelotti expecting strong Liverpool performance in Champions League final
History pushed Madrid into Champions League final, says Ancelotti
Alexander-Arnold: ‘I always feel I can see things others can’t see’
‘Madrid can count on Everton fans to root against Liverpool – Ancelotti
‘Please don’t go’ – Liverpool fans to Mane over Bayern rumours
Lautaro: Mbappe’s South America comments not fair!
Alexander-Arnold vs Vinicius: The key battle in Paris
Dembele undecided on Barcelona stay – agent
Jurgen Klopp; Thiago & Fabinho ‘looking good’ for final
Roma ready to offer new contract to Tammy Abraham
Chelsea quietly confident of luring Dembele to Stamford Bridge
Maxwel Cornet attracting significant interest after Burnley relegation
BRITISH PRESS
Carlo Ancelotti is certain that Everton fans will be supporting his Real Madrid side when they take on Liverpool in the Champions League final on Saturday.
Casemiro is practicing penalties in case there is a shootout today, according to SQuirante
Liverpool midfielder James Milner has told Jamie Redknapp that he will go first if Champions League final goes to penalties.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi did NOT attend the UEFA dinner with Florentino Perez and Ceferin even though he was invited, reports MARCA
Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara are both in full training ahead of the Champions League final.
Bayern Munich are asking for 40 million euros to sell Real Madrid target Serge Gnabry this summer.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed suggestions the Champions League final will be determined by the fitness of Liverpool’s midfield – and expects plenty of backing from Everton supporters.
Thibaut Courtois has warned Liverpool he has no intention of losing a second Champions League final, having been a member of the Atletico Madrid side that lost to Real Madrid in 2014.
Sergio Ramos: “Real Madrid is my FAMILY, this will not be changed by anything or by anyone. I hope we win the 14th #UCL today.”
Steven Gerrard predicts a 2-0 Liverpool win over Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
Real Madrid will focus on Aurélien Tchouaméni deal after the Champions League final, talks will restart in the upcoming days.
UEFA President Ceferin to Florentino Perez today, during UCL final dinner: “I think Benzema will win the Balon D’Or.”
Florentino Perez gifted UEFA President Ceferin a replica of the new Bernabéu in Paris yesterday.
AC Milan sporting director Paolo Maldini has labelled their forward and Real Madrid target Rafael Leao as untouchable according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Thomas Lemar’s contract with Atletico Madrid is set to expire in the summer of 2023 and as things stand it is unsure as to whether the Frenchman is going to renew according to Diario AS.
Ousmane Dembélé’s (25) agent has spoken publically about his future. “Ousmane’s future remains open and we’re not going to enter into endless speculation…when the time is right, he will consider what is the best option for his future.”
Toni Kroos: “Liverpool are a much better side than the one we faced in 2018.”
Casemiro: “If Eduardo Camavinga wants to be a six, he will have to sacrifice himself for the team.”
Luka Modrić on Carlo Ancelotti: “What we like about him is his personality, his humility, how he speaks with the players, how he approaches us.”
Carlo Ancelotti: “Karim Benzema has grown as a leader on and off the pitch.”
Thibaut Courtois: “When Real Madrid play the Champions League final, they win. I’m on the right side of history.”
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Thiago Alcantara trained yesterday and will be 100% available for today’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Paris.
Jurgen Klopp on Sadio Mane’s chances of winning the Ballon d’Or: “When you think about how these kind of competitions are won, then probably yes. You are either Ronaldo, Messi or you won the Champions League final. So, yes, it would increase the chance, definitely.”
Liverpool’s players are unhappy with UEFA over a directive that they must not celebrate on the pitch with their families if they win the Champions League final.
James Milner on whether today could be his last game for the club: “Who knows? Obviously I haven’t got a contract. I haven’t wanted to think about it until this season is over. Too many important games. Too much of an intense period.
Leon Goretzka (Bayern): “I’m not neutral for Alaba, so I have to cross my fingers for Real Madrid for the #UCLfinal. I hope he wins another Champions League title.”
Real Madrid ‘are a very good team but they’re not good as Liverpool – with Liverpool icon ‘confident’ they’ll beat Spanish giants who have – ‘carried a lot of luck’ – in Champions League final.
Andy Robertson claims Liverpool have no interest in Real Madrid revenge ahead of UCL final.
Alexander-Arnold on Vinicius Jr: “As for Vinicius himself, he’s an outstanding player and he’s shown that this season, especially with his goals, assists and his threats. He’s an exciting player to watch.”
Tottenham look set to win the race to sign Ivan Perisic on a free transfer after the club made a contract offer to the Croatian forward.
Edinson Cavani has paid tribute to Man Utd fans in a farewell interview with the club, as he prepares to depart the side after a two-year spell.
Liverpool are ‘willing to trigger £42m release clause for Barcelona starlet Gavi.
Jurgen Klopp has refused to give much away over Sadio Mane’s future at Liverpool amid speculation he could join Bayern Munich this summer.
