McClean breaks Welsh hearts

James McClean was the hero as the Republic of Ireland secured a tense 1-0 victory over Wales in a shoot-out for a World Cup play-off spot at the Cardiff City Stadium.

We can’t keep conceding like that – Komphela

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela revealed further concern with his side’s defence, following their Macufe Cup triumph against Bloemfontein Celtic on Sunday afternoon.

Mustafi faces long spell out with hamstring injury

Joachim Low revealed Shkodran Mustafi tore his thigh muscle in Germany’s comprehensive 5-1 World Cup qualifying win over Azerbaijan on Sunday.

Italy great Pirlo to retire from football

Italy great Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he will retire from football when his New York City contract expires in December.

Neymar wants Barcelona kicked out of UCL

Brazil star Neymar has called on Uefa to expel Barcelona from the Champions League in a dispute over an outstanding loyalty payment.

Safa takes action against poor officiating

The South African Football Association (Safa) has taken disciplinary action against the officials in the PSL encounter between Cape Town City and Polokwane City at the Cape Town Stadium.

Watch: Khune urges fans to get behind Bafana

Watch Itumeleng Khune call on fans to come out and support Bafana Bafana when they take on Senegal in their must-win Fifa World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Rooney should be loved like Totti – Eriksson

Wayne Rooney deserved to be loved by England the way Francesco Totti was in Italy, according to Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Bafana Bafana camp called off early

Stuart Baxter has prematurely called off his Bafana Bafana’s national team camp following their 3-1 win against Burkina Faso due to injuries to key players.

Drogba hails Salah after leading Egypt to first WC since 1990

Didier Drogba lauded former teammate Mohamed Salah after the Liverpool and Egypt star guided his country to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.