Ventura on the brink as Azzurri miss first World Cup in 60 years
Italy will miss out on the World Cup for the first time in 60 years as Sweden secured a precious goalless draw that punched their ticket to Russia thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win.
Emotional Buffon confirms international retirement
Gianluigi Buffon fought back tears as he confirmed his retirement from international football following Italy’s shock failure to qualify for Russia 2018.
De Bruyne ‘really doesn’t care’ about Messi, Ronaldo comparisons
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne says being compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo means nothing to him.
Rashford reveals Ronaldo inspiration as England prepare for Brazil clash
Brazil great Ronaldo remains an inspiration for Marcus Rashford, who is preparing to face the Selecao with England on Tuesday.
No dead-rubber matches – Baxter
Stuart Baxter has suggested that Bafana Bafana will honour their encounter against Senegal by playing to win the match, despite having already failed in their bid to qualify for World Cup.
Batistuta annoyed ”extra-terrestrial” Messi broke his record
Argentina great Gabriel Batistuta conceded that he was annoyed Lionel Messi broke his goal-scoring record, but was glad it was surpassed by an “extra-terrestrial”.
George Maluleka aims to up consistency, goal tally
George Maluleka has revealed his desire to be more consistent in his game, in addition to scoring more goals for Kaizer Chiefs.
Aguero surpasses Maradona’s goalscoring tally
Argentina forward Sergio Aguero was happy to move past Diego Maradona in the nation’s goalscoring charts as he called on his side to continue improving.
I always put my country first – Khune
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune says he felt the calling of the ”Almighty” to honour his call-up to the national team on Friday.
Radebe backs decision to appoint Baxter
Former Bafana Bafana defender Lucas Radebe is adamant that Stuart Baxter is the right man for the national team job, despite failing to lead South Africa to the 2018 World Cup.