Italy humiliated by North Macedonia and miss second successive World Cup

Italy will miss their second World Cup in a row after slumping to a shock 1-0 play-off semi-final defeat to North Macedonia on Thursday.

Brilliant Bale double carries Wales into World Cup playoff final

A brilliant double from Gareth Bale took Wales to the brink of a first World Cup since 1958 thanks to a 2-1 win over Austria in Cardiff on Thursday.

Portugal survive penalty drama to beat Turkey and stay on track for World Cup

Portugal are through to a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off final next week after beating Turkey 3-1 in Porto on Thursday, but only after Burak Yilmaz missed a crucial late penalty for the visitors.

Broos: I don’t expect a great result but I expect quality

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says he is not worried about the results but is expecting quality from his side when they come up against Guinea and world champions France.

Watch: Roger de Sa responds to coaching Mo Salah

Watch as Egypt assistant coach Roger de Sa praises Mohamed Salah ahead of their crucial Fifa World Cup qualifier first-leg clash with Senegal on Friday evening.

Chiefs shocked by PSL’s plan to review arbitrator’s ruling

Kaizer Chiefs have expressed their shock and bewilderment at the Premier Soccer League Executive Committee’s decision to review the arbitrator’s ruling.

Chelsea allowed to sell tickets under new licence

Chelsea fans will be able to attend Champions League and FA Cup matches for the rest of the season under the terms of a new licence granted to the club by the UK government.

Man Utd hold talks with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag over manager’s job

Manchester United have held “positive” talks with Ajax coach Erik ten Hag about the vacant manager’s job at Old Trafford, it was reported on Wednesday.

Chelsea bidders the Ricketts family say they ‘reject hate’

The Ricketts family has insisted it rejects all forms of hate after Chelsea fans and an ex-player voiced concerns over the bid by the Chicago Cubs owners to buy the Premier League club.

Salah vows revenge as Egypt and Senegal fight for World Cup place

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah has vowed to avenge an Africa Cup of Nations final loss last month to Sadio Mane-inspired Senegal when they clash again on Friday in a 2022 World Cup playoff.