Jones signs new Manchester United contract

Phil Jones has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester United, the club have confirmed.

Isco: I’m not getting same opportunities as Madrid team-mates

Out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Isco vented his frustration over a lack of chances under Santiago Solari, claiming he is not receiving the same opportunities as his team-mates.

Middendorp hopeful Akpeyi will be available for Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp admitted he is hopeful that new goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will have all his paperwork sorted so that he will be available for the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Sredojevic: I would give my life to win Soweto derby

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic has jokingly admitted that he would happily give his life for his side to beat Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday’s Soweto derby, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Police confirm Sala’s body found in plane wreckage

Dorset Police has confirmed the body recovered from a plane wreckage in the English Channel is that of Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala.

Hazard likes Madrid but I hope he stays at Chelsea – Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas hopes Eden Hazard extends his stay at Chelsea, but said the star attacker has always liked Real Madrid.

Watch: Chiefs and Pirates prepare to do battle

Watch as Willard Katsande and Ernst Middendorp of Kaizer Chiefs as well as Milutin Sredojevic of Orlando Pirates speak to the media ahead of the Soweto derby.

Solskjaer, Phelan brought back ‘old school’ United – Lingard

Interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his assistant Mike Phelan have brought back the “old school” Manchester United, according to Jesse Lingard.

It’s a must-win Soweto derby – Castro

Kaizer Chiefs striker Leonardo Castro says Amakhosi have been training hard to prepare for the Soweto derby in the hope of exacting revenge on Orlando Pirates.

We want to finish top in Group A – Pitso

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has stressed the importance of claiming all three points at ASEC Mimosa in the Caf Champions League on Tuesday.