Where to look? At Gini Wijnaldum, his tears now washing the face that was so fierce and fixed earlier during a two-minute spell that helped make the implausible an actuality? What about at Virgil van Dijk – eyes closed, fists clenched – repeatedly thundering out the words “come on?” Wait! Over there, Jordan Henderson has […]

7 years ago

We are so, so, close Finally, there was quiet. Finally, it was calm. In the away dressing room at the Etihad, Mauricio Pochettino cut through the intense anarchy of a fast, furious, what the actual hell is happening? 45 minutes with a simple, passionate message. The Tottenham manager had gone through video clips to indicate minor tactical […]

7 years ago

Reaching the semi-finals is a huge achievement in itself

8 years ago

There will be an individual, out of view, far from the red-tinged Anfield sky and scarf-swirling ecstasy, who will rewind to a conversation and know that none of this is coincidence. Liverpool, a hurricane of movement and attacking mastery, are 90-odd minutes away from flying to Kyiv for the chance at a sixth European Cup.  […]

8 years ago