Trent Alexander-Arnold hammered for 'criminal' error that gifted Real Madrid final goal

LeBron James was furiously booed by Real Madrid supporters during the Champions League final, who also aimed a cheeky chant in his direction.The LA Lakers forward, 37, owns a minority share in Liverpool and was spotted cheering on Jurgen Klopp's side as they aimed to avenge their 2018 final defeat to Los Blancos. But unlike his stellar appearances on the court, James could only watch from the sidelines as Real Madrid claimed an unlikely victory, via their only shot on target.Pitted in a swanky VIP box nearby Los Blancos ultras, it may not have been wise for the 6ft 9 basketball star to display a Reds shirt over the shoulder of his three-piece suit.

Real Madrid's Champions League hero Thibaut Courtois has seen his Atletico Madrid 'legend' plaque ripped up after angering the fans of his former side with controversial comments.The big Belgian put in a stunning display in Paris on Saturday as Real Madrid edged out Liverpool to claim their 14th European crown. Though Vinicius Junior proved to be the match-winner, netting the only goal of the showpiece, Courtois lapped up the acclaim for his performance in particular.The 30-year-old goalkeeper made a string of sublime saves throughout the contest to deny the Reds' relentless attack and ensure the Champions League trophy would return to the Spanish capital of Madrid - to the "good side", that is.In the build-up to the final, Courtois irked the supporters of Real's city rivals Atletico, the team he spent three seasons on loan at from Chelsea between 2011 and 2014, by making some provocative claims.Ahead of Saturday's showdown with Liverpool, the former Blues stopper expressed his desire to lift the continental crown having missed out in his only previous Champions League final when his current side Real beat his old one Atletico in 2014.

Jurgen Klopp has sensationally been blamed for some of the chaos by the French home secretary for inviting chaos around the Stade de France during Saturday's Champions League final.The Liverpool boss, 54, has been called out by Gerald Darmanin for contributing to the horrendous scenes that saw Reds fans blasted with tear gas and pepper spray whilst waiting to enter the 80,000 seater stadium. French officials claimed supporters arriving without valid tickets was the reason for a three-and-half-hour hold-up outside the ground, which saw a significant section miss the entirety of the first half.But now Klopp has also been criticised by French authorities for supposedly encouraging fans to head to Paris even if they did not have a ticket for the match.

Calvin Harris.Despite losing the Champions League final 1-0 to Real Madrid on Saturday night (May 28) and missing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp’s team were celebrating their trophy wins in both the FA Cup and League Cup.As part of the celebrations, Harris performed on top of the bus, with his set centred around a performance of his 2018 Dua Lipa collaboration ‘One Kiss’, which has become an unofficial anthem of Liverpool’s, and is often sung after games.See footage and photos from the performance below.A post shared by Calvin Harris (@calvinharris)Calvin Harris on Instagram.

Liverpool a day after losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid in Paris to celebrate the two trophies won this season. Jurgen Klopp's side swooped the FA and League Cups against Chelsea earlier this campaign.Konate started in the Reds' European final ahead of Joel Matip on Saturday night with Vinicius Jr's winner proving to be the difference. The Frenchman, who made the £36million move from RB Leipzig to the Merseyside club last summer, has gone on to become a reliable player at Anfield.Prior to Saturday's defeat, the Frenchman hadn't lost a game for the club in 28 appearances.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez told Kylian Mbappe he had been "forgotten" by the Spanish giants after their Champions League final victory over Liverpool on Saturday night. Mbappe recently found himself in hot water with Los Blancos after choosing to remain at Paris Saint-Germain until 2025, despite strong rumours he would join Carlo Ancelotti's side. Madrid were understood to be surprised and furious by the agreement, but Perez didn't seem too fussed as he discussed the French superstar after the La Liga side's surprise win in Paris.

Liverpool’s Premier League title heartbreak caused them to lose in Saturday’s Champions League final.The Reds took on Real Madrid at Paris’ Stade de France but lost 1-0 thanks to a Vinicius Jr goal. It comes as a second blow as the Reds also lost out on the Premier League title after Manchester City’s 3--2 comeback against Aston Villa on the last day of the campaign.And on beIN SPORTS, former Arsenal boss Wenger, who was a guest on the panel, said that the likely reason that they faltered in the French capital was that they lacked in confidence.

Much is being made of Liverpool's three goalless finals in a season that could have offered a quadruple but has ended up in a domestic cup double.

Manchester United great Gary Neville has brutally trolled Liverpool as he continues to revel in their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday night.

Vinicius Junior scored the winning goal in the second half - but it was Courtois who stole the headlines with a breathtaking performance.And the Belgium ace believes it was the perfect response after claiming he doesn't get enough respect in the game. Courtois left Chelsea to join Real in 2018 after winning two Premier League titles and an FA Cup - and believes conquering Europe has now completed his career.He said: "I said that when Madrid plays finals, they win. I was on the good side of history.

Gary Neville has shown he has no shame in admitting he is "f****** buzzing" after Liverpool lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid.Jurgen Klopp's side were narrowly beaten at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night, with Vinicius Jr's second half goal proving the difference as they fell to a 1-0 defeat. The Reds had been hoping to secure a seventh European crown in the French capital but were kept at bay by an inspired performance from Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.Following the match, former Manchester United defender Neville took to Twitter to show he was revelling in Liverpool's crushing defeat."It’s really normal to be happy tonight if you’re a united fan! I’m f@@@@@g ecstatic!" wrote Neville, who won the Champions League twice with United during his career.Earlier in the night, Neville had also taken to social media to comment on the chaotic scenes outside the stadium which had caused the start of the match to be delayed.Neville, who has worked as a pundit for Sky Sports since hanging up his boots, admitted he was "not surprised" by BT Sport's coverage of the drama unfolding outside of the ground.How many trophies will Liverpool win next season? Let us know in the comments section below.After The Athletic's Adam Crafton had tweeted about his surprise that BT Sport did not have a reporter outside the stadium, Neville responded by adding: "Are you surprised? I’m not.

Real Madrid the lead on the stroke of half-time after smashing the ball into an empty net following a scramble in the penalty area. However, following a VAR check, the goal was ruled out for offside after Federico Valverde was adjudged to have touched the ball first before it was deflected into Benzema's path.At half-time, former referee Walton analysed the decision to rule out the goal during BT Sport's coverage of the Champions League final.Speaking from the BT Sport Studio, Walton explained: "It’s actually an easy one.

Liverpool failed to win their second Champions League trophy in three years after falling to a 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid.A nervy first-half saw a Karim Benzema goal disallowed, with the Reds having dominated the opening 45 minutes. But after the break, Liverpool struggled to match their first-half levels and a dreadful defensive lapse from Trent Alexander-Arnold saw Vinicius open the scoring for Madrid on the hour mark.Despite the Reds pushing for an equaliser, they found Thibaut Courtois in inspired form, with Carlo Ancelotti's side able to hold on to claim their 14th European Cup.

Champions League final and claimed it might as well be in Belgium.Once the match at the Stade de France in Paris finally got underway, viewers were left unimpressed by the camera angle used in the coverage.

Liverpool's players have embroiled themselves in an angry row with UEFA over their Champions League final protocol ahead of Saturday night's match.The Reds face Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Paris as they bid to win the Champions League for the seventh time in their history. However, Marca report that the club's players have been angered by a change to UEFA's protocol regarding family and friends ahead of the match.Players from the winning team will not be allowed to bring their family and friends onto the pitch to celebrate lifting the trophy at full-time in Paris.Liverpool's players were able to bring their loved ones onto the pitch in Madrid in 2019 after they beat Tottenham Hotspur to win their sixth European crown.However, UEFA have ruled out similar scenes this year, with "security concerns" cited as a reason for the decision.

Real Madrid to emerge triumphant in the Champions League final against Liverpool. Carlo Ancelotti's side are seeking their 14th European crown in Paris against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, in a repeat of the 2017-18 Champions League final where the Spanish side won their third title in a row.This year marks the side's first Champions League final since that victory, while Liverpool returned the following year to beat Tottenham in Madrid, and it's a tough one to predict for the clash on Saturday evening.However, Ferrari driver Sainz, a passionate Madrid fan, believes the team he adores will be able to secure the honours and admitted he did consider travelling to the French capital for the final but elected to remain in Monaco ahead of Sunday's Grand Prix."I don't think Real needs to win because as a team, they've done a great season.

Liverpool and Real Madrid are set to do battle in the Champions League final tonight.Matches don't come much more stacked than this with Jurgen Klopp's side going for their seventh crown and Carlo Ancelotti's men seeking a 14th title. Both the Reds and Los Blancos have not only storied histories, but also squads brimming with talent in all areas of the pitch.And the stars who will be taking centre stage in Paris are backed by equally mesmerising WAGs, with Daily Star Sport taking a look at some of those who will be cheering their partners on from the stands.Israeli model Mishel Gerzig has tamed bad boy Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has had a long line of partners through the years, with the pair going public on their relationship last year.

Jurgen Klopp's side are aiming to exact revenge on the La Liga winners for the 2018 Champions League final defeat in Kiev. Thousands of fans have embarked on the odyssey to the Stade de France in Paris to watch the Reds in UEFA's showpiece game. There will also be a whole host of celebrities cheering the Reds on at home as they bid to win their 7th European Cup.

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde has risked the wrath of his wife by joking he'd give her up to win the Champions League.Los Blancos are gunning for their 14th European crown and a fifth in the last 10 years when they take on Liverpool on Saturday (May 28) night. But 23-year-old Valverde is yet to lift the trophy, having only joined the first-team after their 2018 success against Jurgen Klopp's side.When asked by AS what he would give to get his hands on it, Valverde didn't beat around the bush. He said: "So much.

Jurgen Klopp has brilliantly revealed that his morning routine involves tackling the daily Wordle challenge - and the Liverpool boss is not ready to change his lucky habit ahead of the Champions League final.After agonisingly missing out on the Premier League title, the German boss, 54, takes his team to Paris for the end of season showpiece - against the most decorated side in European history. In a repeat of the 2018 final, 13-time champions Real Madrid are the opponents for Saturday's contest with Liverpool looking to avenge the 3-1 defeat in Kyiv.All talk had been on the Reds' pursuit of the quadruple.

Liverpool have taken their Champions League final preparation to the next level by using cutting-edge brain monitors in training this week.Jurgen Klopp ’s side will face Real Madrid in the Parc des Princes on Saturday night. Victory over Carlo Ancelotti’s team would see Liverpool end the season with three trophies, following their triumphs in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals. And they are not leaving any stone unturned in their efforts to overcome the side which beat them 3-1 back in the 2018 edition of the Champions League final.