Cornet, Fekir stun UCL favourites at home

Manchester City’s Champions League campaign got off to a shocking start on Wednesday, as Maxwel Cornet and Nabil Fekir secured Lyon a 2-1 win at the Etihad Stadium over the competition favourites.

Holders Madrid outmuscle Roma

Holders Real Madrid got their Champions League campaign off to a winning start after trashing Roma 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening.

Sundowns edge Arrows in Durban

Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning ways after claiming a narrow 1-0 victory over Golden Arrows at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Wednesday evening, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Benni will become a good coach – Solinas

Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas believes Benni McCarthy has the potential to become a good coach in the Absa Premiership, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Klopp: Liverpool targeted Neymar

Neymar was targeted by Liverpool due to his defensive weaknesses, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed after the Reds’ last-gasp Champions League win.

Liverpool enjoying best start in 57 years after PSG win

Liverpool have won their opening six matches of a season for the first time since 1961-62 as the Reds threaten to challenge on all fronts this term.

We want to make things right – Maluleka

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Maluleka believes Amakhosi has enough quality within their squad to end their three-year trophy drought.

Eymael feels ‘betrayed’ by his players

Free State Stars coach Luc Eymael says he is not clear on what the solution is following their 2-0 defeat to Kaizer Chiefs at Goble Park on Tuesday evening.

We needed the three points – Solinas

Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas says his side have put a lot of effort into keeping their supporters happy after securing their second consecutive victory in the Absa Premiership.

Aguero trains as Mendy sits out Man City session

Benjamin Mendy remains a doubt for Manchester City’s Champions League Group F opener against Lyon on Wednesday but Sergio Aguero returned to training with his teammates.