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Alexis Mac Allister hit a winner as Liverpool launched their Champions League campaign with a win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

Carl Markham, Press Association Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola played down injury worries over new signing Bradley Barcola after he was forced off in the 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has played down injury fears over new signing Bradley Barcola after he was forced off in the 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid, with the France international expected to be fit for Saturday's visit of Fulham.

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has expressed confidence in his partnership with Alexis Mac Allister, saying they can bring long-term success to the team despite early-season doubts.

England’s Charley Hull and Lottie Woad will lead off Europe’s bid to win back the Solheim Cup from the United States in Friday’s foursomes.

Rory McIlroy managed to maintain a degree of control in tough, windy conditions at the Amgen Irish Open to sit three shots off the lead through nine holes on Thursday.

Jim van Wijk & Carl Markham, Press Association Rory McIlroy was glad to have been able to "hang in there" after battling blustery conditions

Rory McIlroy battled on against testing blustery conditions at the Amgen Irish Open to sit four shots off the clubhouse lead following a one-under par opening round.

Rory McIlroy was glad to have been able to “hang in there” after battling blustery conditions at the Amgen Irish Open to sit four shots off the clubhouse lead following a one-under-par opening round.