Summary

  • Klopp: "I am the normal one"

  • Blatter lodges appeal against Fifa suspension

  • Rotherham appoint Neil Redfearn as new manager

  • Massa fastest in rain-hit Russian GP second practice

  • NI qualify for first tournament since 1986

  1. athletics

    Bolt's lost a bet..published at 08:21

    Athletics

    The fastest man alive and long-time Manchester United fan has been forced to wear an Arsenal shirt in an Instagram video after losing a bet to a Mexican TV presenter.

    See the full video here., external

    BoltImage source, Bolt on Instagram
  2. football

    'Most interesting job in world football'published at 08:18

    Football

    And again, more from Jurgen Klopp. (He has a lot to say already)...:

    "I was never a guy for an easy way. This is the most interesting job in world football. When I read the papers they said it was a disaster - 12 points. But we are six points away [from the top]. We need to think about what we can change. First I need to talk to the players to find a common way."

  3. football

    'This is the most special place'published at 08:16

    Football

    More from Jurgen Klopp: "I am pretty excited. I want to see it, feel it, smell it. When I came here with Dortmund a year ago I was excited because of the history. This is the most special place. The most historical place.

    "We have to entertain the fans. To make their lives better. Football is not so important. We don't save lives or anything so it is out job to make them forget about their lives for 90 minutes."

  4. football

    'Liverpool was my first choice'published at 08:12

    Football

    Jurgen KloppImage source, Getty Images

    New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been talking to the club's TV station in a "world-exclusive interview".

    "I feel great. Today was a crazy day. It is absolutely a great feeling for me and a great honour to be there. It is one of the best moments of my life. It feels like a dream.

    "All I heard and read and felt when I saw matches with Liverpool. I love football and the intensity of football in Liverpool is very, very good for me. I always thought about England and working here because of the style of football and Liverpool was first choice."

  5. gossip

    LATEST GOSSIPpublished at 08:09

    Dirk KuytImage source, EPA
    Image caption,

    Is this the man to boost a strike force of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez?

    Here are the top lines from today's gossip column - including an all-time classic to start with.

    Barcelona are considering a surprise move for Feyenoord's former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt, 35. (Sport, via Metro) , external

    The German's arrival at Liverpool could see the club's training set for a futuristic overhaul with the introduction of the Footbonaut.(Liverpool Echo) , external

    Sunderland have offered Sam Allardyce  their manager's job. (Daily Mirror) , externalAnd he will immediately bring in 33-year-old midfielder Kevin Nolan. (Sun - subscription required), external

  6. football

    Friday's back pagespublished at 08:06

    Football

    The Times have a very happy looking Steven Davis on their back page this morning. The  Northern Irishman has not managed to find the net, for club or country, in 20 months and then goes and scores three in a week... No wonder he is looking pleased. 

    We thought we would leave the crossword there for anyone with good enough eyesight. 

    The TimesImage source, The Times
  7. football

    Friday's back pagespublished at 08:04

    Football

    The Daily Star have reportedRoy Hodgson'sEngland team are preparing themselves for "tougher times ahead".

    They have also written a tongue twister headline about the new Liverpool manager -Kloppclocks in for Kop.Try saying that ten times fast.

    Daily StarImage source, The Daily Star
  8. football

    Friday's back pagespublished at 08:03

    Football

    The Mirror have opted for a less happy looking Klopp, despite them reporting he will earn £7mbut have dubbed Northern Ireland's successful Euro qualifiers, "heroes". 

    They also have a fairly unflattering picture of Match of the Day's Gary Lineker - he has been very vocal on Twitter about the state Fifa is currently in. He believes the only way to change the game is have a clear out of the top personnel within the troubled organisation and start again... 

    After a new job, Gary?

    The MirrorImage source, The Mirror
  9. football

    Friday's back pagespublished at 08:00

    Football

    The Daily Telegraph have most of the day's stories covered. Jurgen Klopp is confirmed at Liverpool, Fifa president Sepp Blatteris suspended following corruption allegations, Northern Ireland reach the Euros and the Rugby World Cup is back this weekend... 

    Daily TelegraphImage source, Daily Telegraph
  10. Hello Friday...published at 08:00

    And what a welcome sight you are.

    There is plenty going on today here on Sportsday Live. 

    New Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken to in-house TV channel, LFCTV - we will have quotes from him soon. 

    We also have reaction to Northern Ireland qualifying for their first major international competition in 30 years.

    Plus, we bring you build-up to England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Estonia at Wembley this evening. 

    But first, let's start with some of today's back pages...