Liverpool confirmed an "ongoing situation" with Luis Díaz's family, as reports indicate that his parents were kidnapped in Colombia. His mother has been rescued, but his father is still missing.
Supporters found singing despicable serenades referencing the Hillsborough or Munich fiascos will be tossed out of Anfield on Monday night. There will be a zero-resistance state of mind towards the kind of scenes which cursed Liverpool and Manchester United's Europa League ties last season - and an expanded police nearness is normal around the ground prior and then afterward the conflict.
Barcelona is by far the top soccer club in the world at the moment. They have the best player in Lionel Messi, but is Luis Suárez taking over the No. 2 spot from Neymar? Vote in our soccer poll on who you think Barcelona's No. 2 player is.
Luis Suarez's time in Barcelona has not been what most have expected. And as a result, the Uruguayan, who already has a target on his back every time he steps on the pitch for his biting antics, is under ever increasing scrutiny at one of the most challenging places to play in the world - the Camp Nou.
The soap opera that is sports always rivets for what takes place on the battle field. But often times the stories that take place far away from the pitch are just as unique and special. They make for some interesting conversation and add an element to the world of sports that moves into the social, political and economic realm.
This year featured a number of off-pitch events that continued to elevate the dynamics of soccer and add new elements that are rarely discussed. As part of our Best of 2014 feature series, writer David Salazar and Edwin Molina look at two off-pitch events that really brought the soccer conversation to a new level.
Serie A team AC Milan may be looking to return Fernando Torres back to English Premier League (EPL) team Chelsea, who put him on loan over the summer. But Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho may not have space for him, possibly shipping him off to Italian club Napoli.
Cristiano Ronaldo passed Raul on the UEFA Champions League all-time scorers league as he tries to catch Lionel Messi who currently holds the record. Meanwhile, Liverpool failed to qualify into the Round of 16 of the tournament, eliminated by FC Basel after 1-1 at Anfield.
After a rough start to the season, Manchester United won their fourth game in a row, defeating Stoke City 2-1 on Tuesday. Liverpool, who is dealing with various controversies, won their second match in a row beating last-place Leicester City 3-1 with help from Steven Gerrard.
Manchester United defeated Arsenal 2-1 despite only two shots-on-target, Crystal Palace moves out of the relegation zone at the expense of Liverpool, and defending champions Manchester City tries to keep pace with league leader Chelsea -- who rolled over West Bromwich Albion.
English Premier League (EPL) Chelsea added to Liverpool's woes, defeating them 2-1 on Sunday while Sergio Aguero had to play the role to eke out a draw against QPR. Meanwhile, Southampton continues their surprise running, going into the international break in second place in the EPL, four points behind Chelsea.
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, who is one goal away from tying Raul's record for most career in UEFA Champions League competition, failed to score on Tuesday but came away with a victory at home against English Premier League (EPL) club Liverpool while Juventus' Andrea Pirlo scored in his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance helping the Serie A champions get by Olympiakos with a 2-1 victory.
