Messi faces toughest foe in UCL

Barcelona against Chelsea has got everyone’s mouths watering in the Champions League last 16, but Lionel Messi would probably have preferred a different opponent.

Mweene extends Sundowns deal

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has confirmed that goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene has put pen to paper on a new contract with the club.

Morata ruled out of Huddersfield trip

Alvaro Morata has been ruled out of Chelsea’s Premier League trip to Huddersfield Town with Antonio Conte bemoaning the club’s “impossible” fixture list.

United more boring under Mourinho – Van Gaal

Manchester United are playing “far more boring football” under Jose Mourinho, according to former manager Louis van Gaal, who insisted his tactical approach at Old Trafford was always attacking.

Amajita’s Mashiane returns to face Egypt

Amajita coach Thabo Senong has made one change to his starting lineup ahead of their clash against Egypt in the Cosafa U20 Youth Championship.

UCL last 16 draw: Chelsea, Spurs handed unwelcome picks

The draw for the last 16 of the 2017-18 Champions League has been made – handing Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea particularly unwelcome picks.

City have to enjoy derby victory – De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne revelled in Manchester City’s “big win” over rivals Manchester United, though he insisted the runaway Premier League leaders cannot afford to be complacent.

Matlaba rues Pirates missed chances

Orlando Pirates captain Thabo Matlaba rues his side’s missed chances during their 1-1 draw with AmaZulu at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Klopp involved in post-match spat with reporter

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was involved in a heated debate with a reporter after his side’s controversial 1-1 draw with Everton at Anfield on Sunday.

Mosimane pleased with narrow win over Arrows

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he was delighted to walk away with a narrow 1-0 win against a difficult Golden Arrows side.