PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League. IMAGE: Diogo Jota nods the ball home for Liverpool's first goal during the Champions League Group B match against Atletico Madrid, at......

Silva out as Everton sack third manager in three years

The next man in charge faces an unenviable task trying to sort out the existing mess and then living up to goals that seem ever more distant. IMAGE: Marco Silva was reported to have survived one......

Football Briefs: Julia Roberts is a Red; United down Real on penalties

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Actress Julia Roberts supports Manchester United. Photograph: MUFC/Twitter. Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was soaking up the......

Football Briefs: Sterling expects Manchester City to 'punish' opponents

Sterling expects Manchester City to 'punish' opponents IMAGE: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Manchester City have the talent to compete on......

Dutchman Van Persie axed from national squad

The Netherlands have left striker Robin van Persie out of their squad for this month's friendlies against Wales and Germany after they failed to qualify for Euro 2016. The 32-year-old, who......