South Africa vs Zimbabwe preview

Bafana Bafana face Zimbabwe in a must-win showdown to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification dream alive, with defeat potentially ending their hopes of progressing to next year’s competition.

Rabiot Serie A criticism lands midfielder in hot water

The CEO of Serie A has slammed French midfielder Adrien Rabiot’s comments relating to UEFA’s decision to allow AC Milan to play a league fixture in Australia.

Kane a doubt for Wales clash

England captain Harry Kane is unlikely to feature in Thursday’s friendly against Wales after the Bayern Munich superstar was unable to train this week.

Madrid star suffers muscle-injury setback

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has dropped out of the Spain squad for World Cup qualifiers because of a muscular injury and will be replaced by former Man City star Aymeric Laporte.

Barca-icon Jordi Alba to retire at end of season

Inter Miami’s former Spanish international defender Jordi Alba has announced his decision to retire from football at the end of the ongoing MLS campaign.

Arsenal to expand Emirates beyond 70,000 seats

Arsenal are considering a temporary move to Wembley Stadium as part of plans to expand the Emirates beyond its current 60,700 capacity.

Broos silent on Lorch, Grobler snub

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has refused to explain the omission of in-form duo Thembinkosi Lorch and Bradley Grobler from his latest national team squad.

Kane hints at Bayern extension as Premier League lure fades

Harry Kane is leaning toward extending his stay at Bayern Munich, with the England captain admitting his desire to return to the Premier League has cooled after settling into life in Germany.

Broos: Benin won’t beat Nigeria and Rwanda

Hugo Broos believes Bafana Bafana’s route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains realistic and says South Africa’s rivals will struggle to win their remaining fixtures.

Stones nearly quit football amid injury hell

Manchester City centre-back John Stones revealed he contemplated retirement last season as recurring injuries pushed him to the brink.