Chelsea sign Napoli defender Koulibaly on four-year deal

Senegal international defender Kalidou Koulibaly has signed a four-year deal with Chelsea from Serie A club Napoli, the Premier League club announced on Saturday.

CAS upholds bans on Russian clubs

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday upheld the ban on Russian clubs from European competitions for the coming season and Russia’s exclusion from international tournaments, as a result of the war in Ukraine.

Mahrez signs new Man City contract

Riyad Mahrez signed a two-year contract extension with Premier League champions Manchester City on Friday.

Man United announced Eriksen deal

Manchester United signed Christian Eriksen on Friday with the Denmark midfielder arriving at Old Trafford as a free agent on a three-year deal.

Everton not for sale – Moshiri

Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri has insisted the Premier League club is not for sale after talks with a consortium looking to take over at Goodison Park.

Watch: Banyana book World Cup spot with Wafcon quarters victory

Banyana Banyana booked a spot in next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Tunisia to also reach the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco.

Maguire fit for Melbourne clash

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire should be available to face Melbourne Victory after missing their 4-0 thumping of Liverpool, manager Erik ten Hag said on Thursday while urging his team to use their initiative.

Rashford eager for ‘fresh start’ under Ten Hag

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford said on Thursday he was relishing a “fresh start” under new coach Erik ten Hag, keen to put a forgettable last season behind him.

Watch: SA striker Lars Veldwjik score against Spurs

Watch as South African striker Lars Veldwjik showed his composure to score against Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in their pre-season friendly against K-League stars.

Leeds saviour Raphinha set to join Barcelona

Brazil winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season, is poised to sign for Barcelona after the clubs agreed to the deal in principle on Wednesday.