Torres treble fires Barca clear as Atletico stumble

Barcelona opened a four-point lead at the top of La Liga after Ferran Torres delivered a superb first-half hat-trick in a 5–3 win over Real Betis on Saturday.

Rutter’s late strike stuns West Ham

Georginio Rutter struck deep into stoppage time to deny West Ham a vital relegation-zone escape in a tense 1–1 draw on Sunday.

Mofokeng magic seals cup glory for Pirates

Orlando Pirates lifted the League Cup thanks to Relebohile Mofokeng’s first goal of the season – an extra-time winner in a tense final.

Super-sub Kane smashes Stuttgart with rapid hat-trick

Kane struck three times in the second half to crush spirited resistance from Stuttgart, while St. Pauli and Heidenheim both grabbed injury-time goals.

Chiefs under pressure to keep pace with Pirates

Kaizer Chiefs head to Mbombela needing a win to stay in touch with leaders Orlando Pirates as their winless run stretches to three matches.

Madrid lose Trent with long-term injury

Real Madrid confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a thigh injury, with reports suggesting the defender could miss up to two months.

Maresca defends rotation after Chelsea’s Leeds setback

Enzo Maresca says workload and injuries demanded rotation, rejecting criticism after Chelsea’s midweek collapse at Elland Road.

Arteta backs Merino for shock attacking role

Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino has earned the right to be considered as a striker option, even when Arsenal’s forwards return to full fitness.

Super Eagles icon retires on eve of AFCON

In a shock announcement, William Troost-Ekong has ended his Nigeria career only weeks before AFCON, stripping the Super Eagles of vital experience.

Mbokazi’s American dream raises big Bafana questions

Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s R52 million move to Chicago Fire has stunned SA football, a career-defining leap that could elevate or unsettle the Bafana star.