Maresca confident he will survive Chelsea slump

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he maintains the full backing of the club’s owners despite growing disquiet among the Blues’ fanbase.

Goal poacher Ribeiro makes his mark in the Premiership

Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro holds a four-goal lead in the race to become the 2024/2025 Betway Premiership Golden Boot winner after scoring 13 times for leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.

Iberian coaches Cardoso, Riveiro eye top South African prize

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso and Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro of Orlando Pirates are chasing a first South African Premiership title as the season heads to a potentially thrilling climax.

Onana to return in goal for Man Utd against Lyon

Andre Onana will be recalled for Manchester United’s season-defining Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon after his costly goalkeeping errors in the first leg, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed on Wednesday.

Stellenbosch win before biggest match in their history

Sanele Barns scored to give Stellenbosch a 1-0 win over AmaZulu on Tuesday in the South African Premiership, five days before the biggest match in the history of the western Cape club.

Flick has Barcelona on cusp of return to European elite

Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League semi-finals and a return to the European elite after a rocky decade in Catalonia.

Southampton join list of Premier League’s quickest relegations

The Premier League’s unforgiving nature has seen many clubs succumb to relegation long before the final whistle of the season, with Southampton being the latest to fall with weeks to play.

Nduli gives Stellenbosch stunning victory over Zamalek

Sihle Nduli scored his first CAF Confederation Cup goal to give Stellenbosch of South Africa a stunning 1-0 win at title-holders Zamalek of Egypt on Wednesday, and a spot in the semi-finals.

Messi scores twice in Miami’s frantic comeback

Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and clinch a place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday.

Barca destroy Dortmund in Champions League mismatch

Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.