World Cup play-offs: Italy to face Sweden, Republic of Ireland meet Denmark

Italy have been drawn to face Sweden in the World Cup play-offs, while the Republic of Ireland face Denmark.

Komphela: We are prepared for Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela says that the international break has allowed them to rectify their mistakes ahead of the Absa Premiership encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Chelsea struggling to fight on several fronts – Conte

Antonio Conte conceded that Chelsea are struggling to cope with fighting on several fronts this season after they suffered a shock defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Jali makes 100th appearance for Oostende

Bafana Bafana midfielder Andile Jali officially racked up a century of appearances for Belgian club KV Oostende on the weekend.

Ronaldo has to win Ballon d’Or, says Isco

Isco believes only Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, even though he only scored his first league goal of the season on Saturday.

He is a complete forward – Zidane an admirer of Kane

Harry Kane has been linked with Real Madrid in recent months and Zinedine Zidane certainly seems to be an admirer of the Tottenham Hotspur star.

Brockie could still be sold

SuperSport United have revealed that they are willing to sell prized-asset Jeremy Brockie if they secure the Caf Confederation Cup this season.

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.