Desperate Frank rallies struggling Spurs

Thomas Frank said on Monday that Tottenham have to understand the gravity of their predicament to snap a seven-game winless run in the Premier League against Newcastle on Tuesday.

Haaland demands more despite late winner

Erling Haaland said tiredness was no excuse for his poor goalscoring run in 2026 as he demands more of himself to keep Manchester City in the hunt for four trophies.

Guirassy fires Dortmund to vital Wolfsburg victory

A late Serhou Guirassy winner settled a tense contest in Wolfsburg as Borussia Dortmund prevailed 2-1 on Saturday to provisionally cut Bayern Munich’s lead at the top of the Bundesliga to three points.

Kaze rues slow start as Chiefs exit Nedbank Cup

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze was left frustrated after his side’s slow start and poor finishing saw them bow out of the Nedbank Cup against Stellenbosch FC at DHL Stadium on Wednesday.

Pep to plead for Guehi Wembley appearance

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will ask the Football League for permission to play Marc Guehi in the League Cup final against Arsenal even though the England defender is ineligible for the Wembley showdown.

Marmoush double sends City into Carabao Cup final

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle’s reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday.

Romero blasts Tottenham squad depth after quiet window

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero slammed his squad’s lack of depth as “disgraceful” after their quiet end to the transfer window on Monday.

Burnley woes deepen after Sunderland humbling

Burnley manager Scott Parker blasted his “childish” players after a dismal 3-0 defeat at Sunderland pushed the Premier League strugglers closer to relegation on Monday.

Barcelona win at Elche to extend La Liga lead

Barcelona spurned some big chances but still moved four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday with a 3-1 win at Elche, thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford.

Pirates dominate Magesi to draw level with Sundowns

Orlando Pirates joined Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the South African Premiership table with a 2-0 win over Magesi on Saturday, but coach Abdeslam Ouaddou lamented missed chances.