Sarri urges Chelsea to respond at Watford
Maurizio Sarri has demanded a reaction from his Chelsea players when they travel to Watford on Boxing Day.
Celtic were too generous – Komphela
Bloemfontein Celtic coach Steve Komphela insists that his side gave Cape Town City early Christmas gifts in their Absa Premiership encounter on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.
Klopp: Outstanding Manchester City not cracking
Jurgen Klopp does not believe Manchester City are cracking under the pressure of Liverpool’s ferocious pace at the top of the Premier League.
It was a great team effort – Middendorp
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp says he is delighted to see Amakhosi progress in the Caf Confederation Cup following their impressive display against Elgeco Plus.
I threatened to cut their holidays short – Benni
Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy’s threat to cut short his players’ holiday following their poor first half clearly played a crucial role in their turnaround at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.
Ronaldo instigated move from Real Madrid to Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo offered himself to Juventus during the Serie A club’s talks over Joao Cancelo, another of Jorge Mendes’ clients, according to the Bianconeri’s sporting director Fabio Paratici.
Pitso says Lebese is free to leave Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says that want-away midfielder George Lebese is welcome to leave the club and insists that there is no bad blood between them.
Rooney backs Solskjaer to fix Manchester United fractures
Wayne Rooney believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the right man to heal the player unrest that contributed to Jose Mourinho’s dismissal from Manchester United.
Pogba thanks Jose Mourinho for improving him
Paul Pogba acknowledged that not everything ‘worked well’ with Jose Mourinho but thanked the former Manchester United manager for improving him as a player.
Van Dijk one of the world’s best defenders – Mane
Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane praised Virgil van Dijk for his impact at the club, saying the Dutchman had proven to be one of the world’s best defenders.