FIFA announce new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw
FIFA has created a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize to be awarded for the first time during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, world soccer’s governing body said.
Germany recall Sane, hand El Mala debut
Leroy Sane has been recalled and Said El Mala received a first call-up to Germany’s 25-man squad for the November World Cup qualifiers, coach Julian Nagelsmann announced Thursday.
Ronaldo reveals retirement will come ‘soon’
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he plans to retire “soon” as the Portugal and Al Nassr star prepares for a tearful end to his glittering career.
Watch: Broos names squad to face Zambia
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos on Thursday announced his final squad for the international friendly match against Zambia in preparation for AFCON.
Villa edge Maccabi Tel Aviv in fraught UEL match
Aston Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the Europa League on Thursday in a match dominated by tight security measures in Birmingham with travelling fans barred over safety concerns.
Chelsea saved by equaliser in Qarabag draw
Enzo Maresca slammed Chelsea’s “silly” defending after Alejandro Garnacho rescued a 2-2 draw against Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Sekhukhune pick up a point against Richards Bay
In what was a tense battle at the Peter Mokaba Stadium this week, Sekhukhune United and Richards Bay could not be separated in their latest Betway Premiership assignment with the game ending in a 1-1 draw in Polokwane.
Merino brace sends Arsenal past Slavia
Mikel Merino’s two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday, the Gunners’ fourth in as many games in the competition.
Chiefs go level with Sundowns
Kaizer Chiefs pulled level with Mamelodi Sundowns at the top of the Betway Premiership with a 4-1 win over Orbit College, courtesy of Mduduzi Shabalala, at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.
Bellingham finding his feet as Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham is gradually making his mark after a slow start ahead of his return to England to face Manchester City on Wednesday.