Rise and Shine dump Pirates out of TKO
Orlando Pirates were knocked out of the Telkom Knockout after suffering a 4-2 defeat on penalties at the hands of Polokwane City at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday, writes Dylan Appolis.
Salah, Matip and Ox on target in Liverpool rout
Mohamed Salah netted a brace to inspire Liverpool to a 4-1 Premier League win that left Slaven Bilic facing the wrath of the West Ham faithful.
Bournemouth edge Newcastle
Steve Cook’s last-gasp header helped Bournemouth move out of the Premier League’s bottom three, thanks to a 1-0 win over Newcastle United.
Mabaso leads Celtic into TKO semis
Bloemfontein Celtic came from behind to book their place in the Telkom Knockout semi-final following their 2-1 victory over Platinum Stars at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on Saturday, writes Dylan Appolis.
Crouch snatches point after Mahrez dazzles
Stoke City and Leicester City shared a 2-2 draw at the bet365 Stadium for a third season in succession after veteran striker Peter Crouch came off the bench to salvage a point for the hosts.
Valverde salutes ‘extraordinary’ Messi ahead of 600th Barca game
Lionel Messi is in line to make his 600th Barcelona appearance in Saturday’s La Liga clash with Sevilla and an astonished Ernesto Valverde said he has “run out of adjectives for him.”
Zungu to miss first clash against Senegal
The South African Football Association (Safa) has confirmed that Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu will not be available for selection for the first-leg 2018 World Cup qualifier against Senegal.
Ronaldo rested for Portugal friendlies
Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for the friendly matches with Saudi Arabia and the United States. The Real Madrid star, who has scored only one goal in La Liga this season, was omitted by head coach Fernando Santos, along with fellow experienced forwards Ricardo Quaresma and Nani. Monaco forward Marcos Lopes leads a quartet of… Read more →
Benni McCarthy praises Teko Modise
Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy has lavished praise on veteran midfielder Teko Modise, saying that he now plays a massive role in the team.
I should cry every week about injuries, says Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho claims he should complain publicly about injuries more often to earn sympathy in what appears to be another jibe aimed at Chelsea’s Antonio Conte.