Relegation-threatened Cape Town suffer another blow

Relegation-threatened Cape Town City, runners-up in the South African Premiership three seasons ago, plunged deeper into trouble on Friday after losing 1-0 away to Richards Bay in Durban.

Maresca confident he will survive Chelsea slump

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he maintains the full backing of the club’s owners despite growing disquiet among the Blues’ fanbase.

Goal poacher Ribeiro makes his mark in the Premiership

Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro holds a four-goal lead in the race to become the 2024/2025 Betway Premiership Golden Boot winner after scoring 13 times for leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

Iberian coaches Cardoso, Riveiro eye top South African prize

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso and Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro of Orlando Pirates are chasing a first South African Premiership title as the season heads to a potentially thrilling climax.

Amorim asks McIlroy to bring Masters magic to Man United

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has invited Masters champion Rory McIlroy to Old Trafford to help inspire the struggling Red Devils.

Onana to return in goal for Man Utd against Lyon

Andre Onana will be recalled for Manchester United’s season-defining Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon after his costly goalkeeping errors in the first leg, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed on Wednesday.

Stellenbosch win before biggest match in their history

Sanele Barns scored to give Stellenbosch a 1-0 win over AmaZulu on Tuesday in the South African Premiership, five days before the biggest match in the history of the western Cape club.

Flick has Barcelona on cusp of return to European elite

Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League semi-finals and a return to the European elite after a rocky decade in Catalonia.

Southampton join list of Premier League’s quickest relegations

The Premier League’s unforgiving nature has seen many clubs succumb to relegation long before the final whistle of the season, with Southampton being the latest to fall with weeks to play.

Watch: Gary Neville’s shock Valencia stint

Football pundit and Manchester United legend, Gary Neville took charge of Valencia in December 2015, a move that stunned football.