Luis Diaz's father has been held for over a week by a guerrilla group, the national Liberation Army (ELN), in his homeland. Diaz posted a statement after scoring in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Luton on Sunday.

Chuba Akpom scored twice as Ajax continued their upturn under new boss John van't Schip by beating Heerenveen on Sunday. 

Match of the Day 2 pundits Dion Dublin and Glenn Murray analyse Liverpool's finishing struggles against Luton Town, particularly the performance of Darwin Nunez.

Goalscorer unveils T-shirt in support of kidnapped fatherKlopp on Díaz’s response: ‘It’s wonderful – no words necessary’Jürgen Klopp paid tribute to Luis Díaz’s strength of character as he awaits confirmation about the release of his kidnapped father after the Colombia forward’s injury-time equaliser saved Liverpool’s blushes against …

The last time Sheffield United won in the top flight, they were already doomed to relegation, with fewer than 6,000 inside the stadium because of the Covid lockdowns.

OLI GAMP AT THE VALLEY: Immense credit must go to Steve McKimm's team. They showed no intent to sit back here even after Scott Fraser's early opener.

The 21-year-old from Surrey came back to beat Belgian former top-tenner David Goffin 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the final in Italy, having been ranked too low to enter more esteemed the Paris Masters.

Daniel Ricciardo has launched an expletive-laden outburst after a chaotic race that saw him narrowly avoid being hit in the head with a flying tire at the Brazil Grand Prix.

BAYERN MUNICH forward Thomas Muller joked that team-mate Harry Kane must be running out of space in his hotel room - the German isn't wrong.

This morning, upon reflection, Arteta should be more concerned about a display which was overshadowed by the VAR drama.

Lecce forward Pontus Almqvist put the visitors in front in the 72nd minute before Azmoun levelled for Roma with a powerful header and Lukaku sealed the win when he fired left-footed into the top corner.

Manchester City could seal Champions League progression against Young Boys on Tuesday night.

Sevilla’s director of football on the Argentinian, replacing Monchi, his friends at Aston Villa and facing Arsenal in Champions LeagueVíctor Orta has an idea. The former director of football at Leeds and Middlesbrough, who returned this summer to Sevilla after eight years in England, has heard the debate so many times, listened to the arguments that …

Coach says he expects ‘100%’ to return after Wallabies’ exitJones has encouraging words for future of Australian rugby The irrepressible Eddie Jones has promised he’ll be back in a rugby job “very shortly” as he left the scene of his latest losing coaching role in Cardiff.Jones could not resist the teasing response as he scooted away from the …

A week on and they were still at it, still singing about how Old Trafford is not structurally sound. It might well end up being the soundtrack to Manchester City's season, that song.

Arsenal are set to offer Ben White an improved deal, Marcos Alonso could be on his way out at Barcelona, plus more.

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MIKE DICKSON: Svitolina has made the journey to Kyiv, via train from Poland, and switched on the app which warns Ukrainians of incoming missile and drone attacks.