With Ronaldo absent, Duran fails to grab chances in Iran

Without Cristiano Ronaldo, his Saudi club Al Nassr had to settle for a goalless draw at Esteghlal in Tehran on Monday in an AFC Champions League Elite last-16, first-leg tie.

Kenya appoint ex-Bafana forward McCarthy as coach

Kenya on Monday confirmed former South African striker Benni McCarthy as the east African country’s new coach on a two-year deal.

Guardiola rules out mass Man City clearout

Pep Guardiola says his veteran Manchester City stars have a key role to play in the club’s rebuild as he tries to recapture former glories after a chastening season.

Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship

FIFA president Gianni Infantino stood by his governing body’s decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, while also defending his relationship with Donald Trump.

Rodri back in training as City eye return ahead of schedule

Rodri has returned to training as the Manchester City midfielder looks to return ahead of schedule after suffering a serious knee injury in September.

Isco’s Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid

Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot against his former side, who are level on points with league leaders Barcelona, who face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Atletico go top after Real Madrid stumble at Betis

Diego Simeone’s side scraped a nervy 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, fourth, to lead Barcelona and Real Madrid by two points.

Billing saves Napoli in draw with title rivals Inter

Philip Billing kept Napoli right on Inter Milan’s tail at the top of Serie A after scoring a late equaliser in Saturday’s exciting 1-1 draw in Naples.

Gallants deal Pirates massive blow in the title races

Marumo Gallants dealt Orlando Pirates a massive blow in the Betway Premiership title race, defeating the Soweto giants 2-0 at an atmospheric Free State Stadium on Saturday evening.

Ancelotti: Mbappe back to face Real Betis

Kylian Mbappe is fit to start at Real Betis tonight after missing Real Madrid’s midweek Copa del Rey game after dental surgery, coach Carlo Ancelotti.