Watch: Coaches presser – Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs

Coach Jose Riveiro leads the Buccaneers to his sixth Soweto derby on the weekend as Orlando Pirates head coach, having won three of the last five derbies against Kaizer Chiefs.

PSV rain on Liverpool’s Champions League perfect parade

Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven twice came from behind Wednesday to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a spectacular Champions League match, denying the Reds a perfect record in the league phase.

Arsenal, Atletico, Inter qualify for UCL last 16

Arsenal, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid all qualified directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with wins in their final league-phase matches.

Fire erupts outside Etihad stadium before UCL clash

A blaze erupted outside Manchester City’s Etihad stadium after a merchandise stand caught fire just hours before Wednesday evening’s crucial Champions League tie against Club Brugge.

Mbappe nears Ronaldo’s record after Madrid milestone

Kylian Mbappé has found top form in 2025, developing a strong partnership with Jude Bellingham at Santiago Bernabéu.

Ranadal Kolo Muani joins Juventus on loan

French International Kolo Muani has agreed to spend the remainder of the 24/25 season in Turin, on loan from PSG.

Slot leaves 12 players out of Champions League clash

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has left out 12 of his key players ahead of their Champions League final game against PSV Eindhoven on Thursday evening.

Bundesliga to test in-stadium refereeing announcements

The German football league (DFL) said on Monday it had launched a pilot project for referees to explain decisions to fans via loudspeakers in the stadium and on television during games.

Son slams ‘sloppy’ Spurs as pressure mounts on Postecoglou

Son Heung-min slammed Tottenham’s lack of focus after Sunday’s “painful” 2-1 defeat against lowly Leicester increased the pressure on under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou..

Amorim keen to keep hold of Mainoo, Garnacho

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has expressed his desire to keep talented youngsters Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho despite rumours the duo could be sold to ease the club’s financial pressures