 
	
		Pirlo’s Juventus tenure strained by Ronaldo’s presence
Andrea Pirlo’s time as Juventus head coach was marked by both silverware and underlying tension within the squad hierarchy — particularly surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s role.
 
	
		Andrea Pirlo’s time as Juventus head coach was marked by both silverware and underlying tension within the squad hierarchy — particularly surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s role.
 
	
		Gary O’Neil reveals the tactical shifts that powered Wolves to a landmark win at Stamford Bridge, detailing how his side outmanoeuvred a high-flying Chelsea through strategic use of Neto, sharper pressing, and maximising Cunha’s impact.
 
	
		Kylian Mbappe extended his goalscoring streak to 11 consecutive games to help Real Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga with a 1-0 victory at nine-man Getafe on Sunday.
 
	
		Mamelodi Sundowns scored five goals in Nigeria and Orlando Pirates conceded three in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a mixed day for South Africa in CAF Champions League qualifying.
 
	
		Recent Ivorian recruit Eroine Agnikoi scored in added time to give Marumo Gallants a 2-1 home win over Chippa United on Sunday, and end a seven-match winless South African Premiership run.
 
	
		Liverpool slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat for the first time in 11 years as Manchester United won 2-1 on Sunday to end their near decade-long wait for victory at Anfield.
 
	
		September delivered a showcase of brilliance in the Betway Premiership, featuring spectacular strikes, clinical finishes, and moments of pure finesse.
 
	
		Orlando Pirates’ CAF Champions League hopes suffered a major setback on Sunday as they were beaten 3–0 by St Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of their second preliminary round tie at Stade Kibassa Maliba in Lubumbashi.
 
	
		AmaZulu climbed into the Betway Premiership’s top eight with a late 1–0 derby victory over Durban City at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, while Magesi completed a 2-1 comeback win over TS Galaxy.
 
	
		Orlando Pirates will look to take a decisive step towards the CAF Champions League group stages when they face Saint-Eloi Lupopo in the first leg of their final preliminary round tie in Lubumbashi on Sunday afternoon.