Sundowns back on top after four-goal romp

Tashreeq Matthews scored twice as Mamelodi Sundowns regained first place in the Betway Premiership on Saturday with a 4-1 home victory over Richards Bay in Pretoria.

Lepasa exits Pirates, secures move to Siwelele FC

Zakhele Lepasa has joined Siwelele FC following his release from Orlando Pirates at the end of the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season.

Leipzig lost DNA before Klopp-inspired reboot

After the worst top-flight season in their history, RB Leipzig underwent a club-wide reckoning, led by new head of football Jurgen Klopp.

Liverpool face Palace test as Arsenal try to keep pace

Liverpool, flawless in their Premier League title defence so far this season, will face a serious test when they visit unbeaten Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Busquets to retire after MLS season

Inter Miami’s former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

Barca claim comeback win at Oviedo

Headers from Robert Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo helped Barcelona make a 3-1 comeback victory at minnows Real Oviedo on Thursday in La Liga.

Villa earn first win to launch Europa League bid

Aston Villa ended their winless run by beating Bologna 1-0 to open their Europa League campaign, while Rangers manager Russell Martin’s job was placed into peril by a 1-0 home defeat to Genk on Thursday.

Monchi exit ‘changes nothing’ for Emery at Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said the sudden departure of long-time ally Monchi from the Premier League club will not affect his future.

Chiefs held to draw by Gallants at FNB Stadium

Kaizer Chiefs’ inconsistent form in the Betway Premiership continued with a 1–1 draw against Marumo Gallants at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday.

Arrows end five-year winless run against Sundowns

Lamontville Golden Arrows defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 1–0 at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Wednesday, recording their first victory over the defending champions since November 2019.