Jele: My contract situation was never an issue

Orlando Pirates captain Happy Jele admits that the matter of his contract has never been an issue after extending his stay with the Buccaneers.

Hunt: Winning has to be first prize for Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt is hoping to turn the club’s fortune around by ending their trophy drought through winning silverware this season.

Liverpool agree £20m Thiago fee

Liverpool have agreed to an initial £20-million (€22m/$26m) deal with Bayern Munich for midfielder Thiago Alcantara, according to reports.

PUMA unveils customised Italy jerseys

Sports company PUMA on Thursday unveiled three customised FIGC football jerseys in tribute to Italian renaissance art and fashion culture.

Neymar slapped with two-match ban

Neymar has received a two-match ban for his sending off against Marseille in Sunday’s bad-tempered Classique, while the LFP has also revealed its intention to investigate claims Alvaro Gonzalez racially abused the Brazilian during the match.

Robertson pokes fun at random drug test after Atletico defeat

Liverpool left back Andy Robertson joked that he was miffed at being forced to take a random drug test after his side’s defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Koeman insists Suarez won’t be frozen out if he stays

Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman insists that Luis Suarez will not be frozen out of his squad if he stays at the club.

Aubameyang reveals how Arteta convinced him to stay

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says Mikel Arteta convinced him to stay at Arsenal to build a legacy at the club.

Matthaus takes aim at Guardiola again

Bayern Munich great Lothar Matthaus has again singled out Pep Guardiola for criticism, comparing Dortmund head coach Lucien Favre’s selection choices to those made by the Manchester City boss last season.

Van de Beek aiming to follow Dutch masters

Donny van de Beek grew up watching some of the greatest players from Netherlands star for Manchester United – now the latest Dutchman to wear the red jersey cannot wait to leave his own mark at Old Trafford.