Germany fall to unlikely defeat to Austria

Manuel Neuer made his long-awaited comeback as Germany slipped to a surprise 2-1 pre-World Cup friendly defeat to Austria.

Belgium hold Portugal to dull draw

Vincent Kompany was replaced with an apparent injury as Belgium and Portugal continued their World Cup preparations with a low-key 0-0 draw in Brussels.

Baxter urges Bafana not to underestimate Madagascar

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter says his side will not underestimate Madagascar when they meet in the Cosafa Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

Ex-Chiefs man to captain Maritzburg

Maritzburg United chairman Farook Kadodia has confirmed that defender Siyanda Xulu will be the club’s captain for the 2018-19 season.

Pochettino will not disrupt ‘destiny’ by pushing for Madrid switch

Mauricio Pochettino insists he will not force a switch to Real Madrid, as the Tottenham manager intends to let his football “destiny” play out.

Tau promises to comeback stronger next season

Mamelodi Sundowns star Percy Tau believes that he could have done better during the 2017-18 season.

Gumede released by CT City

Cape Town City has confirmed that the club have parted ways with former Orlando Pirates defender Tshepo Gumede.

Balotelli on target in Italy win

Mario Balotelli scored his first Italy goal in almost four years as Robert Mancini’s Azzurri side claimed a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in an international friendly clash on Monday evening.

Liverpool sign €50m Fabinho from Monaco

Liverpool has announced their first signing of the close-season, with Brazilian midfielder Fabinho joining the Premier League club from Ligue 1 side  Monaco.

Tunisia hold Portugal in friendly at Braga

Tunisia came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Portugal in an international friendly clash at the Estadio Municipal Braga on Monday evening, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.