Mourinho back at Benfica after 21 years

Benfica appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday, with the Portuguese returning to work in his homeland 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea.

Messi, Inter Miami agree to extend contract

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have agreed to extend the Argentine superstar’s contract to remain in Major League Soccer (MLS) beyond next year’s World Cup, according to a source close to the matter.

Sundowns held by Gallants in tense stalemate

Mamelodi Sundowns failed to move back to the top of the Betway Premiership after drawing 1-1 with Marumo Gallants at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday.

Kane doubles up as Bayern sink Chelsea

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Chelsea 3-1 at home in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.

Van Dijk snatches win for Liverpool as Simeone sees red

Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time winner sparked a confrontation between Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and Liverpool fans at Anfield as the Reds opened their Champions League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday.

Kaizer Chiefs and Nabi set to mutually part ways – Report

Kaizer Chiefs and head coach Nasreddine Nabi have agreed to part ways, following Amakhosi’s devastating 3-0 loss to Sekhukhune United on Tuesday.

‘Fifa’ successor ‘FC 26’ polishes the beautiful game

The latest edition of the “FC” series of football video games set for release on Friday will seek to keep fans onside with polished moves as it faces new competition from rivals.

Injury setback for Alexander-Arnold in Real Madrid victory

England international full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory over Marseille, the club said on Wednesday.

Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to rape charges

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman.

De Bruyne leads Napoli in emotional return to Man City

Kevin De Bruyne will return to Manchester City on Thursday with the wind in his sails after a fast start with Napoli, who return to the Champions League full of confidence following a perfect start to the Serie A season.