Heynckes returns as Bayern coach until end of season

Bayern Munich have announced Jupp Heynckes will return to the club as head coach until the end of the season, following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti.

Pirates’ Foster listed among world’s best young talents

Newly-promoted Orlando Pirates teenage striker Lyle Foster has been voted as the country’s hottest prospect to be born in the year 2000.

Low ”satisfied” as Germany secure World Cup spot

Germany have won all nine of their qualifying games in Group C after dominating proceedings at Windsor Park, much to Joachim Low’s delight.

Messi unable to lift hosts as World Cup hopes fade

Argentina’s hopes of featuring at next year’s World Cup hang in the balance following Thursday’s 0-0 stalemate at home to Peru.

Late Kane goal sends Three Lions to World Cup

England are through to the 2018 World Cup finals after a 1-0 win against Slovenia at Wembley on Thursday, Harry Kane scoring late on.

Martial far better than I was at 21 – Henry

France and Arsenal’s record goal-scorer Thierry Henry believes Anthony Martial is a better player than he was at the same age.

Hummels backs Klopp to succeed at Liverpool

Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has thrown his support behind Jurgen Klopp, confident the German manager can overturn Liverpool’s inconsistent start to the Premier League season.

Southgate backs Sterling to shine against Slovenia

Raheem Sterling has received the backing of Gareth Southgate, who hopes the Manchester City man can harness his club form and propel England to the World Cup finals.

Kane refuses to rule out move abroad

Harry Kane insisted he is happy at Tottenham Hotspur, but the England international would consider playing abroad.

Lukaku likely to miss Bosnia trip

Romelu Lukaku is unlikely to be fit for Belgium’s away World Cup qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but Roberto Martinez hopes he will return to play Cyprus next week.