syrian in order to be sure that syrian people will have the opportunity to live in peace. all the different ethnics, all the different religious, all the different groups, and to be sure that there is no heggem money in the region. that is a diplomatic work that we have already started, that we have to finish. if you will allow me, i would separate these solutions. we are involved on the ground against isis. we will finish this work and it is not to open a new war or start a new war. at the same time, we have to open the new work together, that is what we decided to do, to build in the region a new framework, especially in syria. we will assess during the coming weeks and months what we must do, because when you are much more at the end of a war,

you must adapt to the enemy and the reality on the ground. we are not here to say this day we will leave the floor. that is impossible because it depends on the reality on the ground. for sure what we want to do now is finish the work with our troops and we want to fixate on the longer run, the situation, to have peace in this region. that is our duty, and not just peace in this region. that is our duty, and notjust with our troops, but with our diplomats and teams and common work. obviously with all of the allies in the region. we have pretty much finished with isis and we will be making some big decisions in a short period of time but we're working very closely together with france and with the president. thank you very much. translation: mr president, television. president macron, for a year you have enjoyed a friendly

relationship with president trump, unusual to previous presidents. at the same time we consider you do not agree on a number of topics. more and more, we have seen that openly in your office and on iran it seems like the initial deal with iran will not be able to be saved, so what about this relationship? can it have some concrete impact on france? can it be beneficial to france and to europe? you talk about reciprocal interest. is that the case today really? translation: yes, definitely. i believe the reason why we enjoy this relationship is because of the relationship between our countries. indeed, we have a different background, but it is because we both are not politicians or typical politicians... knowing this, neither one of us will easily change our

mind. ithink one of us will easily change our mind. i think if you listen to this press conference , mind. i think if you listen to this press conference, you watched us, you will have the answer to our question. regarding iran, we have a disagreement regarding the deal but... studio: the press conference from donald trump and mr macron of france. first state visit by a foreign leader to the trump white house. a lot to discuss in the meetings they had throughout last couple of days. the most pressing perhaps, whether or not donald trump will continue to sign america up to the iran nuclear deal, and also whether mr macron has been able to convince the us president that he should put the united states back in the paris climate change agreement. but lots to discuss that. there will be much more of that in beyond 100 days. now... hello and welcome to sportsday. it is live from anfield.

i'm live at anfield, ahead of what should be another pulsating night of european football on merseyside, asjurgen klopp's liverpool host roma. it is the champions league semifinals. if anybody thinks we are underdogs, who cares? wherein the semifinal and we can go who cares? wherein the semifinal and we can go to the final. that is all i care about. the italian side roma have arrived here at anfield and they will be given the usual warm welcome from liverpool fans at anfield when the match kicks off. and i am 0lly foster at the bbc sport centre with the rest of the day's sports news. we'll have the latest from the crucible... ding has sent out a message to his rivals — could this be his world championship year? good evening, welcome to sportsday on a very special night

here at anfield. jurgen klopp, the liverpool manager, has called on the club's fans to provide another inspiring atmosphere. they could be the 12th man on this occasion as liverpool seek a place in the champions league final. in their way will be italian side roma, who like liverpool set out in our league. of course, they have been waiting a long time to reach this stage, nearly three decades since they last played in european semifinal. maybe liverpool will be the favourites on this occasion. that after a season which provided goals, goals and more goals. here is how they made it through to the final four. # i've got another confession to make # i'm make #i'ma

make # i'm a fool # i'm a fool #is # i'm a fool # is someone getting the best, the best, the best of you? #. # has someone taken the hate, it's real the pain you feel # you trust, you must confess # you trust, you must confess #is # you trust, you must confess # is someone getting the best, the best, the best of you? #. 33 goals so far for liverpool in the champions league and they will be confident for this one. most of the bands i have spoken to going into the stadium this evening are confident they can reach the final. but maybe there is some apprehension

for them. they say, no matter what happens, whether they reach the champions league final or not, it has been a good season. jurgen klopp has been a good season. jurgen klopp has been a good season. jurgen klopp has been optimistic ahead of this game, the manager. he was talking about mohamed salah, who had an amazing season so about mohamed salah, who had an amazing season so far. 41 goals in 46 games since arriving on merseyside. from tonight's opponents roma, who will know him very well. you may remember mohamed salah was named pfa player of the year a few days ago, named by his fellow professionals. jurgen klopp going into this match is familiar with the champions league, having been a runner—up in 2013... he says he is not only pressure everyone is talking about. we have the chance to go to the final and that is all i need. i don't know when something else that i need. people talk about pressure or once ina i need. people talk about pressure or once in a lifetime chance... it is not like that. i am already... if

igoto is not like that. i am already... if i go to the finals second time in my life, i will go with that. it is crazy enough but it is possible and that's nice. mo salah had a good season. at rome, we had a player there but which we have now here. credit to all the staff and players at roma. they are all part of his development. at the end, we are all prepared. the good thing is in football that i am pretty sure that the italian defenders are famous for not having friendly games. mo will feel early in the game they are not his team—mates any more and he will strike back. jurgen klopp expecting a tough match for his side but also for mohamed salah. they have impressed so far in this competition, mo salah with eight goals in europe this season. it should be an intriguing contest.

earlier i spoke to former liverpool legend steve mcmahon. i asked him iasked him how i asked him how difficult he thought this tie would be. very difficult. everyone thinks they are more difficult than manchester city. it begins now. roma have proven what a tough side they are, third in this area... it is difficult. they are 18 point adrift but they are still a tough team to play. barcelona are approved. there will be a huge focus on mohamed salah this evening, incredible season he has had. how important is he tojurgen klopp's site? use imported but he is not the team. he has played fantastically well, but not because of mohamed salah but the team effort. —— ears imported but he is not the team. if he does not score a goal but liverpool win the tie, he will be happy. he will be first to say that. it is an

important game given he has come from roma. you played in fantastic teams in the late 805 for liverpool. where does this side rank amongst the great teams of the last few years? we had a great team with louis suarez. no trophies there orfor a great team with louis suarez. no trophies there or forjurgen klopp. liverpool football club have to win trophies, and too many players can write themselves into history of liverpool football club, not just tonight but if they get to the final. being on a fantastic side and playing wonderful football will not make them a fantastic team. a fantastic team... what you remember i5 fantastic team... what you remember is winning trophies, they would rather be remembered for winning the trophy. how much can the anfield atmosphere have an effect on them? i remember it. it lifted me every timel i remember it. it lifted me every time i played here. i have seen some of the roma players saying it will not affect them. it will, trust me.

it is ok saying it when the gets going, 0k, it is raining, which may put a damper on supporters, but i don't think it will dampen the spirits enough. the crowd is magnificent here. three goals in first—half minutes last time around... do you want jurgen klopp to attack them again? of course. roma might setback but they will do all it takes to try and not lose this game. they will be pragmatic and very dogmatic as well. organisation is what roma will be about. don't expect this to be a pulsating end to end game because it won't be able be a technically fantastic game to watch. some liverpool players hoping to write themselves into the history books. i am joined write themselves into the history books. iamjoined by write themselves into the history books. i am joined by ourfootball reporterjohn bennett to mull things over. it could be a from liverpool so over. it could be a from liverpool so what are we expecting? liverpool should be confident after knocking at manchester city. jurgen

klopp has been very clear that he does not want to underestimate roma because he saw there are liverpool fa ns because he saw there are liverpool fans celebrating when they got roma in the draw. that is an easier draw than bayern munich rbl madrid but roma are fantastic. short of finishing in the top four in a domestic league in italy but in europe the comeback against barcelona was something special, one of the greatest champions league comebacks in history. it shows that on the day roma can match any team and it certainly they will give liverpool a run for their money over the two legs. will talk more shortly. liverpool have to contest with a familiarface. edin dzeko scored a couple of times here for manchester city. he plays up front for roma and scored five of their last eight goals. it isa it is a shame he left. i talked with him about his past when he was playing at chelsea. he was obviously much younger and you know the

premier league is not the easiest league in the world, but i think italy did well for him because he played like three years here and scored a lot of goals, and he learned a lot. now we can see if it pays for him. but he is a great player and a great guy and he deserves all of it. ijust told him that we are going to see each other in the semifinals, and i wish him to score and to bring the premier league back on the record boards but in the semis he can rest a little bit. when you reach the semifinals, then you have to believe that you can go and try to win it. at anfield, one of the most popular stadiums in the world, definitely, and all the guys cannot wait for the game. obviously you expect this kind

of atmosphere in the semifinals, and the guys know that it will not be easy day, because the crowd will push them to their limits. liverpool are players but we like to play also when the crowd is there with the applause and when the atmosphere is good. we are definitely prepared for that. when you score five goals against city, it must be a good team. they really are and they have the manager who always wanted to play attacking football, and i think they are two teams which want to attack so it will be fun. that is the roma striker edin dzeko who began talking about his former team—mate mohamed salah and went on to talk about that incredible atmosphere inside anfield. they will need to play well because they are not great away. edin dzeko is the key man, he was

outstanding against barcelona, with defenders bouncing off him. he had a brilliant game as in great form in the champions league. involved in six of the last eight goals away from home in the champions league. the away record in the champions league is not great, but not bad the massacre, with natalie away from home. and chelsea. —— they will not sacrifice their values today because they're away from home. they will press liverpool. that could play into liverpool's hands but they will create chances. even when they lost 4-1 create chances. even when they lost 4—1 in the first leg against barcelona they had 12 shots on goal. a lot of chances tonight, which will make bread and pasta game, great. we are expecting a massive game tonight. you can follow things on the bbc sport website. the game will be live as well on bbc radio five live. now we go back to salford to get the day's other sports news. he will be back with you in

armament. —— in a moment. it's still only the first round at the world snooker championship... but ding junhui has already underlined his potential as a possible winner. he resumed 6—3 up against his chinese compatriot xiao guodong this morning. and the world number three rattled off the four frames required in just over an hour that sets up a second—round match with either anthony mcgill or ryan day. so far in sheffield we've seen the reigning champion mark selby knocked out and also the five—time champion ronnie o'sullivan have first—round wobbles. ding looks in great form though. it is good to come back with the last important frame in third to ta ke last important frame in third to take the lead. after that, he is not so take the lead. after that, he is not so confident to play the rest of them. and this morning i played good safety, and it was some chance to play, but he did not make it that well. there were some easy chances to play. gent—mac, ijust keeps

going andi to play. gent—mac, ijust keeps going and i feel good. to play. gent—mac, ijust keeps going and ifeel good. —— to play. gent—mac, ijust keeps going and i feel good. —— yeah, to play. gent—mac, ijust keeps going and ifeel good. —— yeah, i keep going and i feel good. plenty more action coming up this evening, and hazel irvine can tell us what we can look forward to. stewart bingham, the 2015 champion, finds himself one frame down against a qualifier. ken doherty, and john, thatis a qualifier. ken doherty, and john, that is a cracking match so far. centuries oliver, jack has made two and strippers found one. had a chance for maximum but failed. high quality and jack has got through the qualifiers and looks in tiptop form. a test. and attractive player to watch, jack. very quick. a good player with a similar type of game. one of the fastest average shot time. one of the fastest on the circuit and stewart bingham... a cracking match. this one could go all the way. appleby amazing but the other match

online, you will see the former champion neil robertson, up against rob. this is interesting because this is a repeat of a very, very sore defeat for neil robertson a few yea rs sore defeat for neil robertson a few years ago to this man at the same position in the championship. a fantastic player, neil robertson. i love watching the other one play as well, fast on the shop and get on with it with no problems. great to watch. a lot better in the safety department. you don't always see that from rob but he can play actively. - up that from rob but he can play actively. up the best that from rob but he can play actively. - up - the best when he put his mind to it. will be milkman deliver? viewfinder in the first session, getting under way on the red button and online at