Valverde salutes ‘extraordinary’ Messi ahead of 600th Barca game
Lionel Messi is in line to make his 600th Barcelona appearance in Saturday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla and an astonished Ernesto Valverde said he has “run out of adjectives for him.”
Zungu to miss first clash against Senegal
The South African Football Association (Safa) has confirmed that Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu will not be available for selection for the first-leg 2018 World Cup qualifier against Senegal.
Ronaldo rested for Portugal friendlies
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for the friendly matches with Saudi Arabia and the United States. The Real Madrid star, who has scored only one goal in La Liga this season, was omitted by head coach Fernando Santos, along with fellow experienced forwards Ricardo Quaresma and Nani. Monaco forward Marcos Lopes leads a quartet of… Read more →
Benni McCarthy praises Teko Modise
Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy has lavished praise on veteran midfielder Teko Modise, saying that he now plays a massive role in the team.
I should cry every week about injuries, says Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho claims he should complain publicly about injuries more often to earn sympathy in what appears to be another jibe aimed at Chelsea’s Antonio Conte.
Manchester City are the best team in Europe, claims Pochettino
Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino believes Manchester City are the best team in Europe following their immense start to the season.
Cameroon launch new home kit
Afrotrap artist MHD and African football legend Roger Milla join the Cameroon squad for the launch of the new home shirt, celebrating the 20th year of their partnership with Puma.
Komphela not overtaxing players
Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela admits that he has been cautious with the treatment of his players as he looks to get the best from his injury-plagued squad.
Sredojevic faces goalkeeping dilemma
Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says he’ll make a decision before their Telkom Knockout quarter-final match which goalkeeper to start against Polokwane City.
Mourinho to appear in court over tax claims
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is to appear in court to answer accusations of tax fraud in Madrid later on Friday.