Should next Saturday’s Champions League final resolve itself into a head to head contest between Ronaldo and Gianluigi Buffon, the outcome might not only decide the game but also the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or.

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has warned Manchester United that goalkeeper Jose Reina is not for sale.

JAVIER Mascherano demands that Liverpool must build on their shock victory over champions Manchester United – and not allow their standards to drop again.