It never ends well when players and manager fall out, especially so at the biggest sporting event on Earth.

Samir Nasri says France have a long way to go before they can win over the fans who have still not forgiven them for their World Cup nightmare two years ago.

THERE was one of those mass sharp intakes of breath around the stadium as Torres took off with both feet for that typical striker’s tackle on Saturday.

Manager Rafael Benitez was happy to talk about his team’s exploits rather than his own future for a change after Liverpool’s 4-0 mauling of Bolton.

Liverpool have put on an attacking side against Arsenal today in their fourth round FA Cup tie at Highbury.