Maresca shuts down Manchester City move

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca labelled reports linking him to Manchester City as pure speculation, reaffirming his commitment to the Stamford Bridge project.

AFCON spotlight on Morocco and Salah

All eyes turn to Morocco as AFCON begins, with Mohamed Salah chasing international silverware for Egypt in a tournament shaped by injuries, expectations and calendar congestion.

Suarez stays with Messi to extend Miami chapter

Veteran striker Luis Suarez has committed to another season with Inter Miami, continuing a high-profile partnership with Lionel Messi at the heart of the MLS project.

UK issue deadline on Abramovich Chelsea funds

The British Prime minister has warned Roman Abramovich that delays in releasing Chelsea’s sale proceeds cannot continue.

Sadio Mane’s path from heartbreak to African icon

Sadio Mane overcame deep personal loss to rise through football’s ranks, forging a career defined by humility, excellence and lasting impact across Africa.

Dembele and Bonmati crowned world’s best

Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati claimed FIFA Best honours in Qatar, underlining their dominance after standout seasons for club and country.

Chelsea push into semis despite Cardiff scare

Under pressure and far from fluent, Chelsea overcame a stubborn Cardiff side to reach the League Cup semi-finals and deliver much-needed relief for Enzo Maresca.

Barca leave it late to reach Copa last 16

Second-half strikes from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford spared Barcelona blushes, as they edged past third-tier Guadalajara to secure Copa del Rey last-16 qualification

Mbule strike seals send-off victory

Bafana Bafana signed off their Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory over Ghana at Dobsonville Stadium.

Bafana favourites as AFCON countdown begins

Several AFCON contenders step up their final preparations as South Africa, DR Congo, Egypt and Nigeria all feature in high-profile international friendlies across the continent.