Atletico thrash Real Madrid in gripping derby

Julian Alvarez struck twice to earn Atletico Madrid an emphatic 5-2 derby victory over La Liga leaders Real Madrid on Saturday, ending their rivals’ perfect start to the season.

WATCH: Sundowns go top, Sekhukhune suffer first defeat

Malibongwe Khoza and Tashreeq Matthews ensured Mamelodi Sundowns top the league table after thrashing Richards Bay, while Babina Noko suffered a first league loss in local derby.

Sundowns back on top after four-goal romp

Tashreeq Matthews scored twice as Mamelodi Sundowns regained first place in the Betway Premiership on Saturday with a 4-1 home victory over Richards Bay in Pretoria.

WATCH: Alvaro Morata – Madrid’s most expensive academy product

A top quality striker who has had a career at both international and club level that most players would die for. This is the story of Alvaro Morata.

Lepasa exits Pirates, secures move to Siwelele FC

Zakhele Lepasa has joined Siwelele FC following his release from Orlando Pirates at the end of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season.

Leipzig lost DNA before Klopp-inspired reboot

After the worst top-flight season in their history, RB Leipzig underwent a club-wide reckoning, led by new head of football Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool face Palace test as Arsenal try to keep pace

Liverpool, flawless in their Premier League title defence so far this season, will face a serious test when they visit unbeaten Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Busquets to retire after MLS season

Inter Miami’s former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

WATCH: Why the Champions League is better than ever

With the return of the UEFA Champions League, FourFourTwo break down just why football’s greatest competition is better than ever. From the new format, to the title favourites and more.

Barca claim comeback win at Oviedo

Headers from Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga.