In-form Mbappe key as Madrid chase Barca payback

Last season Barcelona romped to four Clasico victories over Real Madrid but led by in-form striker Kylian Mbappe, Los Blancos are aiming to redress the balance on Sunday in La Liga.

Forest back to winning ways, Villa slump to surprise defeat

Sean Dyche got off to a winning start as Nottingham Forest boss thanks to two penalties to beat Porto 2-0 in the Europa League, while Aston Villa were stunned 2-1 by Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday.

Watch: Klate brings coaching trade to KZN

Durban City FC Diski Challenge head coach Daine Klate has outlined his plans and long-term vision for the club’s reserve team following his recent appointment.

Messi signs Inter Miami contract extension

Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami, Major League Soccer confirmed on Thursday.

Liverpool tipped as favourites for 25/26 Champions League title

Liverpool have emerged as the frontrunners to win the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, according to Opta’s supercomputer, with Arne Slot’s side given a 20.4% chance of lifting the trophy.

Real Madrid edge Juventus

Jude Bellingham’s goal helped record 15-time winners Real Madrid maintain their 100 percent start to the Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Wednesday.

Liverpool thump Frankfurt to end losing streak

Liverpool broke a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Hugo Ekitike scoring for the English champions against his former club.

Wasteful Pirates score sixth straight league win

Orlando Pirates stretched their Betway Premiership winning streak to six matches without conceding on Wednesday when they beat Polokwane City more convincingly than the 1-0 scoreline suggests.

Chippa United lose fourth coach in three months

Belgian Luc Eymael quit bottom Betway Premiership club Chippa United on Wednesday, the fourth coach to be fired or resign from the Gqeberha team just three months into the season.

Watch: What is a False 9? | Football 101

Watch a break down of the role, how it started, how it works, and why players like Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Roberto Firmino have made it influential in the modern game.