Alonso’s Madrid revitalised for new Champions League mission

Record 15-time kings of Europe Real Madrid open their new Champions League campaign on Tuesday against Marseille hoping they now have the coach and squad to reconquer the throne.

Man City inflict derby demolition on Man United

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win on Sunday.

Arsenal eye Champions League charge

Arsenal start their bid for Champions League glory against Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday powered by a new-look attack revitalised by the Gunners’ summer spending spree.

Can Man Utd expose frailties in fresh-faced Man City?

Ruben Amorim is confident Manchester United will rise to the occasion against a Manchester City side in transition for Sunday’s clash between the local rivals, who are both off to poor Premier League starts.

Pirates thrash Stellenbosch to secure fourth consecutive MTN8

Orlando Pirates sealed a historic fourth consecutive MTN8 title with a 3-0 extra-time win over Stellenbosch at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

Beckenbauer statue unveiled outside Allianz Arena

A bronze statue of Germany football legend Franz Beckenbauer was unveiled outside Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on Friday, a day after what would have been his 80th birthday.

Guardiola: ‘Haaland above Isak in list of world’s top strikers’

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland is “a little bit above” Alexander Isak as the Manchester City boss responded to Arne Slot’s claim that Liverpool’s new signing was “maybe the best striker in the world”.

Nine-man Leverkusen beat Frankfurt in Hjulmand’s debut

Alex Grimaldo scored a free-kick in each half as Bayer Leverkusen survived two red cards to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 at home on Friday in new coach Kasper Hjulmand’s debut.

WATCH: Haaland’s goals and assists v Man United

Man City’s Erling Haaland has never been shy against goal during feisty Manchester derbies vs Manchester United.

Stellies hunt redemption against Pirates after last year’s upset

Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch will meet once again in the MTN8 final, this time at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, with Stellies determined to settle the score after last season’s controversial defeat.