The Best? Messi compared to Ronaldo, Salah and Modric after Fifa snub

Lionel Messi was surprisingly snubbed on Monday when the nominations for the Best Fifa Men’s Player award were announced, and Opta data suggests he has been harshly ignored.

The best of Chiefs is yet to come – Solinas

Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas believes Amakhosi are yet to reach their best form after they were eliminated from the MTN8 over the weekend.

Baxter defends Lee after Arendse’s withdrawal

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter believes Lee Baxter is the most qualified coach in South Africa to replace Andre Arendse as their goalkeeper coach.

Messi wants Barcelona stay

Lionel Messi reaffirmed his desire to finish his career at Barcelona, saying a move from the La Liga champions would be ‘complicated’.

Real Madrid not as good without Ronaldo – Messi

Lionel Messi is convinced Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit makes Real Madrid a ‘less good’ team and immediately transforms Juventus into one of the favourites for the Champions League.

Mosimane wants Tembo to win MTN8

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has put his side’s MTN8 defeat behind him to wish the two local coaches all the best ahead of the showpiece event.

Benni: Rantie will be unstoppable at CT City

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy believes that his side have ‘hit the jackpot’ with the signing of ‘world class’ Tokelo Rantie.

Messi sets sights on Champions League improvement

Lionel Messi thinks Barcelona have to focus on the Champions League this season after underwhelming among Europe’s elite in each of their past three campaigns.

Mourinho is protecting United players – Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic praised manager Jose Mourinho for diverting pressure from his under-fire players.

Messi, Ronaldo, Bale and Salah up for Puskas Award

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Mohamed Salah are all included in a stellar field for the Fifa Puskas Award.