Messi signs new Barca deal with €700m buyout clause

Lionel Messi has signed a new deal to stay at Barcelona until 2021, with the Catalan giants inserting a €700-million buyout clause into the terms.

CT City deny Arrows top spot

Cape Town City came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw with Golden Arrows in their Absa Premiership clash at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

SuperSport left heartbroken as Mazembe claim glory

TP Mazembe held on to defend their Caf Confederation Cup title after defeating SuperSport United 2-1 on aggregate in the final, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Willian’s stroke of luck denies Salah his moment

Willian came off the bench to net a seemingly fortuitous equaliser as defending champions Chelsea snatched a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.

Parker rescues point for Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs extended their winless streak to four consecutive league games after being held to a 1-1 draw by Free State Stars on Saturday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Man Utd claim narrow victory against Brighton

Manchester United battled to an 11th straight home win as Lewis Dunk’s unlucky deflection inflicted a 1-0 loss on Brighton and Hove Albion.

Chippa, Sundowns play to stalemate

Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 0-0 draw by Chippa United in their Absa Premiership encounter on Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Pirates unaware of Foster-Monaco trials

Orlando Pirates were not aware of teenage sensation Lyle Foster undergoing trials with French outfit AS Monaco, according to the club’s administrative manager, Floyd Mbele.

Salah not Liverpool’s only threat, insists Conte

Antonio Conte is wary of focusing too much on Chelsea old boy Mohamed Salah, as the Italian believes Liverpool carry multiple threats.

Messi has ”no doubt” about Madrid’s UCL chances

Although PSG and Manchester City have grabbed all the early European attention, Lionel Messi keeps one eye on Real Madrid.