Milinkovic-Savic has impressed in Serie A once again this year, with no Italian top-flight player managing more than his 12 assists in 2022 before the World Cup break.

Only six midfielders have registered more goal contributions in Europe s top five leagues this season than Milinkovic Savic (12), though fellow midfielder Luis Alberto has failed to impress for Lazio.

Former Liverpool and Sevilla man Luis Alberto has fallen down the pecking order under Maurizio Sarri, though Lotito says he will not let the 30-year-old leave on loan in the next transfer window.

If he wants to leave, bring a team with money, because I really don t think about giving him on loan in January, he added. And I haven t received any requests from Atletico [Madrid].

At the moment,…

Diego Simeone has committed his future to Atletico Madrid in the wake of more rumours about his departure from the Vicente Calderon.

Under the guidance of Simeone, Atletico have challenged the duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona in LaLiga, winning the title in 2013-14, as well as reaching two Champions League finals, where they lost each time to their arch-rivals from the Bernabeu.

Having secured top-three finishes in each of the past four seasons, Atletico are languishing in sixth this time around, already nine points off the pace of Zinedine Zidane s table-toppers.

Simeone is contracted with Atletico until the end of next season, but he has been strongly linked with a return to former club Inter  rumours his son, Genoa striker Giovanni, has fuelled by sayi…

Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed goalkeeper Bernd Leno has signed an extended contract with the Bundesliga club.

The 24-year-old Germany goalkeeper, who has made over 150 top-flight appearances for Leverkusen starting in all three games so far this season has pledged his future to the club until 2020.

And, having also extended the contracts of Karim Bellarabi and Wendell, Leverkusen head coach Roger Schmidt is delighted to have secured the future of another key player.

Bernd has dominated as goalkeeper for Bayer, despite his youth, and every year he is getting better and has deservedly become an integral part of the German senior team, said Schmidt.

He is a complete goalkeeper, even if he still has the potential to grow. If you can prevent such a player…

Tired of your mates recycling the same football trivia questions from years gone by?

Bring them bang up to date and get them guessing with our Opta-powered Premier League quiz.

All the answers are at the bottom of the page, so you can claim the high ground when it comes to statistical knowledge!

1. The season kicks off with Liverpool hosting Norwich City in the sides first meeting since a nine-goal thriller in January 2016. Who scored the Reds 95th-minute winner?

We re back in action tomorrow!

First, let s look back at EVERY goal we scored in the league last season

— Liverpool FC (@LFC)

2. Which current Premier League star has netted the most goals across previous opening weekends in the competition?

3. Tott…

Ronaldinho has backed Neymar to keep making history at Barcelona and follow in the footsteps of his illustrious compatriots Romario, Ronaldo and Rivaldo.

The 24-year-old has developed into a key figure at Camp Nou since his move from Santos in 2013 and Ronaldinho is impressed with the tricky attacker s performances.

Neymar is a star and he is doing a fantastic job, Ronaldinho said after being presented as Barcelona s newest ambassador.

It is a pleasure to watch another Brazilian make history and he is one of the best players in the world.

Romario, Rivaldo and Ronaldo opened the door for me and I did the same for him. It is nice to see a succession of Brazilians who have made a name for themselves here.

Neymar will do the same thing as the rest…

West Ham United are interested in signing Ismaila Sarr from Watford in the January transfer window, according to . It has been reported by the British tabloid that the Hammers are ready to make a bid of £30 million to secure the services of Sarr from the Championship club.

The Hammers are on the hunt for a new forward following the departure of Sebastien Haller to Ajax. Michail Antonio is now West Ham’s only striker, but he is actually a winger who is playing upfront.

Sarr is a very versatile attacking player who can operate out wide or down the middle. The 22-year-old has scored four goals and provided two assists in 18 Championship matches for Watford so far this season, while during the 2019-20 campaign, he scored five goals and gave four assists in 22 Premier Le…

Bruno Fernandes created two goals while Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva both struck late as Portugal, who lost Nelson Semedo to injury, won 4-2 away to Serbia in Euro 2020 qualifying on Saturday.

After taking two draws from their first two games, including being held at home by Serbia in March, Euro 2016 winners Portugal collected their first Group B victory at Rajko Mitic Stadium.

Goals from William Carvalho and Goncalo Guedes put Portugal in control but an injury to Barcelona full-back Semedo, who left the field after a heavy Aleksandar Kolarov challenge, appeared to disrupt their rhythm.

Nikola Milenkovic s first international goal prompted hope of a Serbia fightback but Ronaldo and Silva scored either side of Aleksandar Mitrovic s rocket with the result …

A first-half header from Mitch Duke was enough to see off Tunisia and ignite Australia s hopes of progressing to the World Cup knockout stages in a 1-0 victory.

Duke converted Craig Goodwin s left-wing cross in the 23rd minute with the Socceroos having to withstand some late pressure to secure a win that means they head into their final Group D clash with Denmark with all to play for.

Tunisia have a solitary point from their two games and will have to beat defending champions France on Wednesday and hope other results go their way.

Australia shaded a frantic opening but could not profit from a series of crosses into the Tunisia box.

Delivering the ball from wide areas was clearly a key part of the Australia strategy and it paid dividends midway through th…

Bournemouth have announced the appointment of Gary O Neil as the club s head coach, following a stint as interim boss.

The 39-year-old has penned an 18-month contract with the Cherries, with the option to extend for a further year, having taken charge of 12 matches this season since stepping up from his role as first-team coach.

Bournemouth lost three of their opening four games in the Premier League, including a 9-0 hammering against Liverpool, and axed Scott Parker from his position before O Neil swiftly steadied the ship.

A six-match unbeaten streak marked the start of O Neil s tenure, though that was followed by four defeats in a row.

are delighted to announce the appointment of Gary O’Neil as head coach

— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemout…

The final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup between Spain and England is looming and the month-long tournament has not been short of standout players from different countries.

Here, the PA news agency’s Reuben Rosso-Powell looks at five star players who have shone the brightest during the tournament.

Linda Caicedo, Colombia

The 18-year-old had a breakout tournament and her two goals and an assist played an important role in Colombia advancing into the quarter-finals. Her stunning strike against Germany will no doubt be a contender for goal of the tournament.

Amanda Ilestedt

Centre-back Ilestedt has been an unlikely top scorer for her nation this summer having netted an impressive four goals from Sweden’s dominant set-pieces which helped her side reach th…