South African giants close in on CAF semis

Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are on course for the CAF Champions League semi-finals after crucial first-leg quarter-final victories, Writes DYLAN JOHNSON

Watch: Sundowns hero saves Esperance fan

As tension erupted into violence at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday night, a good Samaritan among the Sundowns fans reached out to rescue an Esperance supporter.

Nottingham Forest beat Man Utd, Saka scores on return

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 1-0 to close in on Champions League football next season as Bukayo Saka scored in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham on his return from injury on Tuesday.

Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller

Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate semi-final victory.

Sundowns edge Esperance as crowd violence mars last eight

Mamelodi Sundowns of edged Esperance of Tunisia 1-0 on Tuesday in a CAF Champions League quarter-final first leg marred by post-match crowd violence.

Slot unfazed by Alexander-Arnold Madrid move

Arne Slot says Liverpool remain laser-focused on their Premier League title challenge despite Trent Alexander-Arnold closing in on a move to Real Madrid.

Amorim: Bruno not going anywhere

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been told by manager Ruben Amorim that he is “not going anywhere” despite reports of a possible move to Real Madrid.

Haaland sidelined ‘for weeks’ by injury

Manchester City were dealt a major blow on Monday with leading scorer Erling Haaland set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury.

Arsenal, Tottenham set for preseason derby

Arsenal will play Tottenham in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, the first North London derby to be held outside the United Kingdom.

Amorim feels ‘different energy’ at Man Utd

Ruben Amorim says the “energy is different” at Manchester United after a mini-revival but admits their confidence is fragile.