Olympique Marseille go top of Ligue 1
Marseille climbed top of Ligue 1 on Saturday with a 3-0 win at Metz which left coach Roberto De Zerbi purring over his side’s form after four straight wins.
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Mbokazi’s late strike sends Pirates through in Carling Knockout
Mbekezeli Mbokazi scored a decisive late goal as Orlando Pirates secured a 1-0 win over Siwelele in their Carling Knockout first-round clash at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
Semenyo double fires Bournemouth up to second
Antoine Semenyo scored twice as Bournemouth moved up to second in the Premier League with three late goals to beat Fulham 3-1 on Friday.
Broos urges Mbokazi to secure European move
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reiterated his belief that Orlando Pirates defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi should move to Europe at the earliest opportunity to continue his development.
WATCH: Palmer spoiling Liverpool’s title celebration
Chelsea halted Liverpool’s title celebrations with a composed performance at Stamford Bridge, securing a 3-1 victory just a week after Arne Slot’s side clinched the Premier League crown.
Alisson ruled out until after international break
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month’s international break after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray.
WATCH: How Chelsea’s tactics have evolved
Enzo Maresca’s tactical framework at Stamford Bridge may have brought balance to a squad that previously struggled for consistency, despite significant investment.
Mitoma out of Japan squad to face Brazil
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma was left out of Japan’s squad Thursday because of injury for home friendlies against Paraguay and Brazil but Takefusa Kubo was called up despite carrying a knock.
PSG stun Barcelona, Man City held by Monaco
Title-holders Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 with a last-minute goal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Manchester City had to settle for a draw in Monaco despite Erling Haaland’s double.
WATCH: Are Man City Changing?
Manchester City’s 2024/25 campaign marked the most challenging period of Pep Guardiola’s tenure, with the club recording their longest run of poor form since his arrival in 2016.