Messi avoids jail time

Lionel Messi’s 21-month prison sentence for tax fraud is to be swapped with a fine to the amount of €255,000 for the Barcelona star.

Klopp: Salah can bring Liverpool success

Mohamed Salah has completed his transfer to Liverpool from Roma, with Jurgen Klopp hailing the winger’s arrival.

Baxter names strong Bafana squad for Cosafa Cup

Lorenzo Gordinho and Aubrey Ngoma have been picked to help Bafana Bafana defend their Cosafa Cup title from 25 June to 9 July.

Mobara: It’s a chance at redemption

Orlando Pirates defender Abbubaker Mobara says they are eyeing the Nedbank Cup trophy as redemption for their disappointing Absa Premiership campaign.

Salah completes record Liverpool move

Roma winger Mohamed Salah has completed a return to the Premier League, after agreeing a long-term contract with Liverpool.

Arsenal should keep Ox – Parlour

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour feels Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains a key figure for Arsene Wenger’s side.

Manyisa: Playing in Caf is our motivation

Orlando Pirates captain Oupa Manyisa says he is hoping to win the Nedbank Cup so that they can play in the Caf Confederations Cup again.

Dortmund star ruled out of Confed Cup

Raphael Guerreiro confirmed he has a fracture in his leg, and will miss the remainder of Portugal’s Confederations Cup campaign.

Brockie flattered by Pirates, Sundowns interest

SuperSport United forward Jeremy Brockie admits that he is flattered by the interest shown in him by Absa Premiership outfits Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.

Sundowns held to draw by Esperance

Reigning Caf Champions League champions Mamelodi Sundowns were dealt a blow in their bid to retain their trophy as they were held to a 0-0 draw against Esperance on Wednesday night in Tunisia.