Barca accept payment of Neymar release clause

Barcelona have accepted the payment of Neymar’s €222-million release clause as the Brazil forward’s move to Paris Saint-Germain moves closer.

Neymar release clause payment rejected by La Liga

La Liga has refused to accept the payment of €222-million to meet Neymar’s release clause, potentially presenting a stumbling block to the player’s proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Sundowns capture Manyisa signature

Orlando Pirates chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza, has confirmed that Oupa Manyisa will join Absa Premiership rivals Mamelodi Sundowns ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.

Pirates confirm Sredejovic return

Orlando Pirates have confirmed that former Uganda coach Milutin Sredejovic will be at the helm of the club for the 2017-18 Absa Premiership season, following the resignation of Kjell Jonevret.

Lebese happy at Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Lebese says he remains an Amakhosi player, despite rumours linking him to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Five possible candidates to replace Jonevret

With Kjell Jonevret resigning from his post as the head coach of Orlando Pirates, Dylan Appolis takes a look at five possible replacements to fill the void at the club.

€200-million for Neymar is cheap – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says the world-record €222-million fee Paris Saint-Germain are poised to pay to sign Neymar is “not expensive”.

Bafana linger in 64th, Germany tops the Fifa rankings

Germany leap-frogged Brazil and Argentina to move to the summit of the Fifa world rankings, while Bafana Bafana continue to occupy 64th spot in the world.

Hunt remains uncertain on triallist Abraw

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt admits that Camaldine Abraw is doing “okay” while on trial, but remains uncertain whether or not he’ll earn a deal with the club.

Messi likely to thrive without Neymar

With Neymar on the brink of a world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain, how will Barcelona manage without the Brazilian?