Coutinho prepared to leave Barcelona

Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho is reportedly open to leaving Spanish champions Barcelona this summer after a difficult season at Camp Nou.

Tau is a special talent – Wright

England and Arsenal legend Ian Wright has slammed Brighton and Hove Albion for their decision to send Percy Tau out on loan to Belgian second division outfit Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Klopp: I’m pushing Liverpool hard to maintain high standards

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he still has to “kick backsides” in training in order to ensure his players maintain their high standards.

Ramos insists he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid

Sergio Ramos has insisted he wants to see out his contract at Real Madrid after dismissing claims he was keen to leave for China on a free transfer.

Notoane: Mahlambi exit for personal reasons not alcohol

South African U23 head coach David Notoane, who is in charge of Bafana Bafana’s Cosafa Cup squad, has revealed that Phakamani Mahlambi was released from the camp for personal reasons and not for alcohol abuse.

Khoza announces expansion of Multichoice Diski Challenge

PSL Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza revealed on Thursday that the Multichoice Diski Challenge will be expanded to include a second round of fixtures.

‘I want to be the answer to Bafana’s scoring crisis’

Orlando Pirates forward Zakhele Lepasa insists that he would like to be the answer to Bafana Bafana scoring crisis ahead of their opening Cosafa Cup clash against Botswana on Saturday.

Sarri believes he deserves to stay as Chelsea manager

Maurizio Sarri has insisted he is ‘happy’ at Chelsea and believes he deserves to stay at Stamford Bridge next season.

Emery: Arsenal need to strengthen to return to UCL

Unai Emery has admitted Arsenal will need new recruits to return to the Champions League.

Mahlambi kicked out of Bafana camp for ‘discipline issues’

Mamelodi Sundowns forward Phakamani Mahlambi has been booted off Bafana Bafana’s Cosafa Cup preparation camp with reports suggesting the player arrived for camp in ’poor condition’.