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Champions League debut on Wednesday night sums up how his dream has come true.The 18-year-old midfielder was named in the starting line-up for Liverpool round of 16 first leg away to Italian champions Inter Milan at the San Siro.In the process, Elliott became the youngest player in the club's history to start a match in either the Champions League or European Cup, beating the previous record held by Trent Alexander-Arnold.A throwback picture of the teenager from almost four years ago also shows how he is living the dream.Elliott and his dad Scott were pictured together along with friends at the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev, with Elliott even sporting a Liverpool shirt.He was only 15 at the time and still in Fulham's academy, but has made no secret of his boyhood support for Liverpool since joining the club in 2019.Liverpool went on to lose the 2018 final 3-1 to Real Madrid, before beating Tottenham Hotspur a year later to claim their sixth European title.The dynamic midfielder is currently enjoying a breakthrough season at Anfield, despite having his campaign disrupted by a fractured ankle.Can Liverpool win the Champions League this season? Let us know in the comments section below.He recently returned from the injury against Cardiff City in the FA Cup fourth round, grabbing his first Liverpool goal off the bench, in front of his emotional dad.Elliott also starred on loan in the Championship with Blackburn Rovers last season and former Liverpool hero Michael Owen is full of praise for the teenager.Speaking ahead of Wednesday's match, Owen said: "It’s brilliant, considering what he’s gone through as well."He came into the side, made a huge first impression and then the real cruel fortune in terms of getting a huge

criticising the Chelsea defender earlier this week.The former Cardiff City and Sheffield United boss said he didn't think the 32-year-old was "a great defender" and suggested he'd been "lucky" to have had such an illustrious career.After getting a bit of blowback from Chelsea supporters, as well as from Blues legend John Terry, Warnock clarified his position on talkSPORT, claiming what he meant to say was that Azpilicueta wasn't "the best" defender."I think he's an excellent wing back, I'm not sure he's a top class defender," the 73-year-old said, before admitting that a goal the Spaniard scored against his Cardiff side in 2019 - which should have been disallowed for offside - was still playing on his mind."Listen, I don't forgive him for being offside for that goal at Cardiff, that's what it is … it'll be the bitterness underneath," Warnock joked.Following Thomas Tuchel's side's victory in the Club World Cup final on Saturday, Azpilicueta became the first player in Chelsea history to win every single major honour available to him.Earlier in the week, Warnock took a swipe at the Chelsea skipper, insisting that his trophy haul was simply due to him being "in the right place at the right time".Is Cesar Azpilicueta the most underrated defender in the Premier League? Let us know what you think in the comments section below...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

BBC Radio 6's annual Music Festival will take place this year in Cardiff. 

BBC Radio 6's annual Musical Festival will take place this year in Cardiff. 

Former Cardiff City and Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock has slammed Manchester United duo Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes for their performances in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Southampton at Old Trafford.

Liverpool star Luis Diaz was so good on his Premier League debut against Leicester that he had the BT Sport pundits “drooling” over him, according to Michael Owen.There is a lot of excitement around Diaz, who joined Liverpool in the January transfer window from Porto for an initial fee of £37.5million, which could increase by a further £12.5m.Liverpool fans got a chance to see him for the first time in the 3-1 win over Cardiff City in the FA Cup on the weekend, but the Colombian international made his full debut at Anfield on Thursday night. He didn’t disappoint, putting in an exciting performance on the left side of Jurgen Klopp ’s front three as the hosts ran out 2-0 winners over Leicester.

Premier League star Craig Noone worked as a roofer on Steven Gerrard's extension in 2008 whilst playing non-league.Now shining in the A-League at Melbourne City, Noone enjoyed a six-month spell in the English top-flight with Cardiff City after rising through the ranks as an amateur footballer.On the books at boyhood club Liverpool until he was 15, Noone joined up with Wrexham upon release from the Reds but only lasted 12 months in north Wales before being let go once again. It was at this time that Noone was training as a roofer, almost giving up on his dream of turning professional while turning out for non-league sides Skelmersdale United, Burscough and Southport.Working part-time, Noone received an unlikely call to say his firm would be working on an extension for Liverpool captain Gerrard who was paying for a conversion."He was getting a gym and a games room built on the back of his house and we did the roof and the panels on the side," Noone told The Daily Express."My boss picked me up one morning at 7am and said, ‘We’re working on Steven Gerrard’s house today’.

Premier League winger Craig Noone has scored a stunning volley in Australia which would make even Paolo Di Canio blush.Noone, who had a five-year spell with now Championship side Cardiff City, was in space on the left side of the box as A-League outfit Macarthur FC were looking for a late goal.A pass over the top found the 34-year-old and he connected with it as sweetly as he will ever have hit a football.It flew into the far corner and tied the game against the Central Coast Mariners at 3-3 with a little over a minute left of the 90.The goal, which resembles Di Canio's famous strike for West Ham, has been tipped as a potential award winner."Craig Noone just casually winning the Puskas award for 2022," one fan wrote.Another viewer declared: "No one could score that again.""What a remarkable strike from one of the best in the league," added a third.What's the best volley of all time? Let us know in the comments section.The commentators were equally amazed by Noone's effort."Oh that’s a beauty, what a stunning goal that is by Craig Noone. My goodness.

A dad in his 20s was discovered dead in the same cemetery where his beloved grandfather was buried, an inquest has heard.

Liverpool against Cardiff City on Sunday.The 27-year-old arrived at Anfield in 2020 but his opportunities have been fairly limited at the club due to Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah both being two of the first names on the team sheet.Instead, the Japan international has been forced to try and influence fixtures when coming off of the bench or in cup competitions – though he has featured more regularly of late due to the aforementioned duo being away at the Africa Cup of Nations.But Reds fans are somewhat stunned to hear that the former RB Salzburg star has made so many appearances for the club.Liverpool supporters flocked to Reddit to discuss the winger, with one saying: “Underloved by some of our fanbase but I love him. A workhorse that is willing to fight for his place and I’m glad he’s a part of the squad.”Another fan said: “Genuinely surprised he’s at 50 already!”With another passionate supporter weighing in: “Don’t know what more Taki can do to win over the haters.

Former Scotland star Kevin McNaughton impressed football fans with a singsong after he travelled to Liverpool to support one of his former teams.

Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Middlesbrough on Friday night in a historic victory, though Sol Bamba didn’t appear too overwhelmed by the occasion.After a 1-1 draw after extra time, the game was settled by penalties.Young winger Anthony Elanga blazed his spot-kick over the bar in sudden death which led to huge celebrations from the players and the 9,000 away supporters – bar Bamba.Instead of racing around the pitch in sheer joy, the defender simply stood with his hands aloft, emotionless after the 16-shot shootout – in which he coolly put away his penalty.The former Cardiff City was caught in the act, with the official Emirates FA Cup Twitter account tweeting the photos with the caption: “What a feeling! Not sunk in for Sol Bamba, though!”The 37-year-old then replied: “I’m too old for this s***,” with three laughing emojis. United’s chances of securing any silverware under Ralf Rangnick now look incredibly slim, with the Premier League title markedly out of reach and the club with a tough Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid on the horizon.

Jurgen Klopp has surprised fans by stating that he is yet to even meet Liverpool’s marquee January signing Luis Diaz despite the Columbian joining almost a week ago.The German boss was speaking in a press conference ahead of his club’s Fourth Round FA Cup encounter against Cardiff City when he admitted to the winger having even not even arrived for training yet."I've not even seen him yet! He hasn't been to the training ground yet," he said."Just a really good sign that we work on all fronts to try to improve this team. We have to be successful now and in the future."“If we was immediately at his best then it would be really strange.

Liverpool star Harvey Elliott scored and laid on an assist in a specially-arranged friendly match ahead of his first-team return. Elliott, 18, has been sidelined since he dislocated his ankle against Leeds in September. After four months out, he is now back in full training and closing in on a return to Jurgen Klopp's plans.

The footballing world rallied around former Scotland star Kevin McNaughton after posts on social media caused concern for his wellbeing.

Fabio and Rafael have recalled a phone call that Cristiano Ronaldo made to convince them to join Manchester United.

The January transfer window has been an interesting one for Manchester United over the years.

Manchester City loanee Tommy Doyle made an impact on his Cardiff City debut as fans were left impressed despite defeat to Bristol City.

Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle will spend the second half of the season on loan in the Championship at Cardiff City.

Former Celtic defender Filip Benković has left Leicester City, after an agreement to cancel the remaining term of his contract was reached.

Manchester United steamrolled Cardiff City on this day in 2018 in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first game in temporary charge of the Reds.