Spurs, PSG, Chelsea, Napoli, City – Liverpool set for acid test

Starting with Saturday’s trip to Tottenham, Liverpool face a daunting run of games that may define their hopes of glory at home and abroad.

Simeone: Neymar over Mbappe

Neymar would be a better signing than Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe because he works harder for the team, according to Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.

Maritzburg dealt blow by Buchanan injury

Maritzburg United have been dealt a major blow as midfielder Keagan Buchanan has been ruled out for several months with an injury to his ACL.

Pogba purposely kept low-key hairstyle for World Cup

Paul Pogba intentionally toned down his usually flamboyant hairstyle during France’s road to World Cup glory.

Rashford developing quicker than Ronaldo did – Southgate

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is arguably developing faster than Cristiano Ronaldo did, according to England manager Gareth Southgate.

I have a soft spot for Chiefs – Benni

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy has revealed his admiration for Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the Citizens’ Absa Premiership clash with the Soweto giants on Saturday.

Fifa give Chiefs’ Dax clearance

Kaizer Chiefs’ battle to register Andriamirado ‘Dax’ Andrianarimanana is over, after Fifa allowed the Soweto giants to complete the player’s registration.

Safa, OUTsurance sign R50m sponsorship deal

The South African Football Association (Safa) has signed a five-year R50-million sponsorship deal with OUTsurance, making the company the new match officials’ sponsor.

Benni wary of Moses Mabhida ghosts

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy has admitted that his side will face psychological challenges in this year’s MTN8 final, after defeat at the same stadium, against the same team, last season.

Grobler takes aim at Pirates

After scoring three goals to knock Kaizer Chiefs out of the MTN8, SuperSport United striker Bradley Grobler has now set his sights on Orlando Pirates.