Guardiola takes pressure off De Bruyne amid Messi comparisons

Pep Guardiola has worked with Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne but says the Belgian cannot yet be compared to the Barcelona superstar.

Ashley puts Newcastle United put up for sale

Mike Ashley has put Newcastle United up for sale and is said to be keen to finalise a deal before the turn of the year.

Mosimane warns Sundowns about wounded Chiefs

Pitso Mosimane has talked up the Absa Premiership encounter between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs, suggesting that encounters between the two teams always delivers fireworks.

Mahrez cancels out Chadli magic

A late goal from Riyad Mahrez earned Leicester City a 1-1 draw against West Brom in Monday’s Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium.

Telkom Knockout first round fixtures confirmed

Reigning champions Cape Town City have been drawn against Baroka, Orlando Pirates will play Golden Arrows, while Mamelodi Sundowns travel to Chippa United in their Telkom Knockout opener.

Bafana move up in Fifa rankings

Bafana Bafana’s 3-1 victory against Burkina Faso in their World Cup qualifier earlier this month has seen them jump six spots in the most recent Fifa world rankings, which were released on Monday.

Modise calls for CT city to bounce back from MTN8 loss

Cape Town City midfielder Teko Modise says all is not lost and encouraged his side to bounce back, following his side’s loss to SuperSport United in the MTN8 final on Saturday night.

Boateng considered Bayern exit

Germany defender Jerome Boateng considered leaving Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich during the close season.

Lebese: I will celebrate against Chiefs if I score

Mamelodi Sundowns winger George Lebese says he is not taking the game against Kaizer Chiefs personally and revealed that he will celebrate against his former team if he scores.

Jesus learning from Aguero and living for goals at City

Manchester City and Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus is enjoying “a great moment in my life” as the attacking spearhead for club and country.