Pirates keeper snubs Oscarine for Puskas Award

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Jackson Mabokgwane has revealed that he won’t vote for Baroka goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke, who has been shortlisted for the Fifa Puskas Award.

Ronaldo will stabilise Real Madrid – Figo

Luis Figo expects Real Madrid to recover from a shaky start to the season with a settled Cristiano Ronaldo, following his suspension.

Ancelotti shouldn’t be a scapegoat – Muller

Thomas Muller does not believe Carlo Ancelotti should be made a scapegoat after the Italian was sacked by Bayern Munich at the end of September.

Talks between Ozil, Arsenal ”moving in positive direction”

Talks over a new Arsenal contract for Mesut Ozil are moving in a positive direction, despite claims of interest from Besiktas, according to his agent.

It’s a possibility – Dani Alves talks up PSG switch for Sanchez

Dani Alves would welcome Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez to Paris Saint-Germain after he and Brazil ended the Chile star’s World Cup dream.

Uefa appoint Figo as football advisor

Real Madrid and Portugal legend Luis Figo is to join Uefa in a wide-ranging football advisory role, Europe’s governing body has announced.

Robben retires from Netherlands duty after WC failure

Arjen Robben has retired from international football, after Netherlands’ failure to qualify for the World Cup was confirmed with Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Sweden.

Rashford can match Mbappe, Dembele – Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand believes Marcus Rashford is on track to emerge as one of the world’s best footballers, but needs to catch up to his contemporaries.

Tite talks up Brazil’s World Cup chances

Tite acknowledged that Brazil are one of the favourites, along with France and Germany to win the World Cup next year after the five-time champions qualified with another victory.

Magical Messi hat-trick seals WC qualification

Lionel Messi proved to be Argentina’s saviour as his stunning hat-trick secured a 3-1 victory over Ecuador and World Cup qualification for Russia 2018.