Martinez worried about Kompany injury

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is waiting for news on an injury sustained by Vincent Kompany during a friendly draw with Portugal.

Cosafa Cup preview: Bafana Bafana vs Madagascar

Bafana Bafana will take on Madagascar in the quarter-finals of the Cosafa Cup on Sunday afternoon at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Jesus will support Fred even if he joins United

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus says he will continue to support Brazil teammate Fred, even if the midfielder decides to move to Manchester United.

Gumede in talks with five PSL clubs

Former Cape Town City defender Tshepo Gumede has confirmed that he has been in contact with five different PSL clubs.

Neymar to feature against Croatia, confirms Tite

Neymar will play some part in Brazil’s pre-World Cup friendly against Croatia on Sunday, head coach Tite has confirmed.

Ngezana wants Bafana to prove their worth

Kaizer Chiefs defender Siyabonga Ngezana wants his Bafana Bafana teammates to prove they deserve the national team call-up.

Nigeria test proved useful – Southgate

Gareth Southgate was pleased to see England challenged ahead of the World Cup after Nigeria produced a much-improved second-half showing at Wembley.

Germany fall to unlikely defeat to Austria

Manuel Neuer made his long-awaited comeback as Germany slipped to a surprise 2-1 pre-World Cup friendly defeat to Austria.

Belgium hold Portugal to dull draw

Vincent Kompany was replaced with an apparent injury as Belgium and Portugal continued their World Cup preparations with a low-key 0-0 draw in Brussels.

England edge Nigeria at Wembley

England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a World Cup warm up game at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening, writes DEAN WORKMAN.