Jota ‘will forever be part of football history’ – Felix

Joao Felix said Monday that Portugal team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota will “forever be a part of football history” following the Liverpool star’s death aged 28.

Miami fearing Messi blow ahead of Leagues Cup last eight

Lionel Messi is battling to be fit for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup quarter-final clash against Mexican side Tigres UANL on Wednesday, head coach Javier Mascherano revealed.

Former Ajax and Pirates’ striker Ndoro dies aged 40

Former Orlando Pirates and Ajax Cape Town striker Tendai Ndoro has died at the age of 40, the Soweto giants announced on Monday.

WATCH: Africans Abroad – Top Goal scorers of the weekend

The 2025/26 English Premier League and Spanish La Liga seasons are underway, and once again Africa’s top footballers set to make their mark on the biggest stages in world football.

Forest sign French forward Kalimuendo

French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo has signed a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

Haller leaves Dortmund for Utrecht

Borussia Dortmund on Monday confirmed striker Sebastien Haller had joined Dutch side Utrecht on a permanent deal.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Title challengers Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal all made winning starts but in contrasting fashion on the first weekend of the Premier League season.

Arsenal edge United in gritty Old Trafford battle

Manchester United’s expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Newcastle announce signing of Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey

Newcastle on Sunday announced they had signed midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa.

Chelsea held to stalemate by Crystal Palace

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday.