Guardiola signs Klopp’s right-hand man
Former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders has joined Manchester City as Pep Guardiola’s new No 2.
Club World Cup riches await Africa’s best
The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.
The ultimate test looms for FIFA’s controversial Club World Cup
With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, FIFA’s new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event.
Japan’s Urawa ready to make waves at Club World Cup
Japan’s best-supported club, Urawa Reds will be roared on in the United States as they face Inter Milan, River Plate and Monterrey.
De Bruyne secures Belgium win over Wales
Kevin De Bruyne spared Belgium’s blushes after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat Wales 4-3 and kickstart the Red Devils’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Monday.
Tottenham closing in on Brentford’s Frank
Brentford manager Thomas Frank is the man Tottenham have targeted to replace Ange Postecoglou, according to multiple reports on Monday.
Lewandowski quits after Poland coach fallout
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said he would not play for his national team Poland so long as coach Michal Probierz remained in charge.
Nthethe sends Sundowns Club World Cup warning
Thabo Nthethe has warned Mamelodi Sundowns that no amount of domestic or continental success can fully prepare a team for the demands of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Portugal praise Ronaldo’s winning mentality
Cristiano Ronaldo’s coach and team-mates praised his leadership after Nations League final win over Spain in Munich.
Mbappe shines as France beat Germany in Stuttgart
Kylian Mbappe bagged a goal and an assist as France beat Germany 2-0 in the Nations League bronze-medal match in Stuttgart on Sunday.