Chiefs explain Solinas’ appointment

Kaizer Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung has explained the reason behind Giovanni Solinas’ appointment as the club’s new head coach.

Spalletti compares Perisic to Ronaldo

Inter head coach Luciano Spalletti compared Croatia star Ivan Perisic to Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the World Cup final in Moscow.

I’ll get a forehead tattoo if Croatia win World Cup – Rakitic

Ivan Rakitic has joked that he will get a tattoo on his forehead if Croatia win the World Cup.

Napoli boss criticises Sarri, asks Cavani to lower wage demands

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis took aim at former head coach Maurizio Sarri for ‘errors in judgment’ last season, while he asked Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani to lower his salary.

Chiefs clinch second consecutive Maize Cup title

Kaizer Chiefs beat Free State Stars 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time to lift the Bokone Bophirima Maize Cup on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

England’s World Cup journey ends in defeat

Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard combined to secure Belgium’s best performance at a World Cup as they edged England 2-0 in the third-place play-off in St Petersburg on Saturday.

Chelsea sign Jorginho for £57m

Jorginho has picked Chelsea over Manchester City, with his move to Stamford Bridge from Napoli confirmed in the wake of Maurizio Sarri’s appointment as head coach on Saturday.

Chiefs advance to Maize Cup final

Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the Maize Cup final after beating Buya Msuthu 2-0 at the James Motlatsi Stadium on Saturday morning, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

How refugee Modric rose to rule Russia

Unthinkable as it now seems, Luka Modric had every reason to spend most of his career hating the World Cup.

Chelsea appoint Sarri to replace Conte

Chelsea have ended months of speculation by appointing former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri as their new manager on a three-year contract.