Comitis compares Benni to Zidane

Cape Town City boss John Comitis expressed his delight at securing the services of Benni McCarthy as the club’s new head coach, likening him to Real Madrid mentor Zinedine Zidane.

Chelsea begin title defence against Burnley

Brighton and Hove Albion will face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in their first Premier League match, while holders Chelsea begin their title defence at home to Burnley.

Abraw, Baloyi headline Chiefs exodus

Camaldine Abraw and Lucky Baloyi were named among the seven players that have been released by Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the 2017-18 Premiership season.

Baxter: We were a threat to ourselves

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter insists the result could have been different had they taken all of their chances in the 2-1 loss to Zambia in an international friendly on Tuesday night.

Highlights: France edge England in friendly

England captain Harry Kane scored twice as the Three Lions suffered a 3-2 defeat by 10-man France in an international friendly in Paris on Tuesday.

Buffon hints at calling it a day

Gianluigi Buffon says he will call time on his career at the end of next season unless Juventus can end his wait for Champions League glory.

Bafana Bafana undone by Zambia

Bafana Bafana’s 18-match unbeaten run came to an end after they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Zambia at the Moruleng Stadium in an international friendly on Tuesday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Ronaldo accused of tax fraud totalling €14.7m

Portugal and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of defrauding Spanish tax authorities out of €14.7-million.

We need to maintain that pace – Baxter

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter says his side have to continue their momentum heading into their international friendly against Zambia on Tuesday.

Griezmann new deal will keep €100m release clause

Antoine Griezmann will sign a new five-year contract with Atletico Madrid that will retain his €100-million release clause, according to the club’s president.