Carvajal ruled out of Liverpool clash

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal could miss more than two months after the La Liga leaders said Monday he needed further knee surgery.

Nuno left waiting for first West Ham win

Nuno Espirito Santo slammed West Ham’s “unacceptable” display after the winless start to his reign reached four games as Leeds cruised to a 2-1 victory at Elland Road on Friday.

Saffas Abroad: Lorch helps Wydad wallop Kotoko

South African Thembinkosi Lorch was among the goals as Wydad Casablanca of Morocco hammered Asante Kotoko of Ghana 5-1 on Friday to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group phase.

Soweto rivals aim to reassert continental strength

The PSL’s two most prominent football rivals, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, prepare for decisive fixtures in their respective CAF competitions this weekend.

Chelsea, Spurs and Bournemouth look to sustain momentum

As Matchweek 9 unfolds, Chelsea target another strong home performance, Bournemouth chase top-four contention, and Tottenham aim to maintain their unbeaten away streak.

Real Madrid edge Juventus

Jude Bellingham’s goal helped record 15-time winners Real Madrid maintain their 100 percent start to the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Wednesday.

Liverpool thump Frankfurt to end losing streak

Liverpool broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Hugo Ekitike scoring for the English champions against his former club.

Wasteful Pirates score sixth straight league win

Orlando Pirates stretched their Betway Premiership winning streak to six matches without conceding on Wednesday when they beat Polokwane City more convincingly than the 1-0 scoreline suggests.

Chippa United lose fourth coach in three months

Belgian Luc Eymael quit bottom Betway Premiership club Chippa United on Wednesday, the fourth coach to be fired or resign from the Gqeberha team just three months into the season.

Newcastle too good for Mourinho’s Benfica

Harvey Barnes scored twice after coming off the bench to help Newcastle inflict more Champions League pain on Jose Mourinho’s Benfica with a 3-0 win at St. James’ Park.