Mabuza tops Portugal’s right-back rankings
Former KZN Academy defender Mhleli Mabuza has been named the best right-back in Portugal’s Campeonato de Portugal (fourth tier) following an outstanding season with Louletano Desportos Clube.
Champions League spot would be Man Citys ‘Premier League trophy’
Matheus Nunes says Champions League qualification would be Manchester City’s “Premier League trophy” after a poor campaign by their stellar standards.
Mendes set to silence Saka in semi
Europe’s best left-back Nuno Mendes is ready to shut down Bukayo Saka and fire PSG into the final, writes Dylan Johnson.
Ronaldo hunts Asian Champions League glory
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are one of three big-spending Saudi Arabian clubs hunting AFC Champions League glory on home soil when the final knockout stages begin on Friday.
Man City sink Villa to boost top-five bid
Matheus Nunes scored a priceless stoppage-time winner as Manchester City beat top five-rivals Aston Villa 2-1 on Tuesday to boost their bid to qualify for the Champions League.
Carro: 50-50 chance of Alonso joining Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro said the club had a 50-50 chance of holding onto manager Xabi Alonso amid rumoured links between the coach and Real Madrid.
Mbappe aiming for Copa del Rey final return
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from injury to face rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
Watch: What’s going on with the Brazilian national team?
The Seleção find themselves caught in a dilemm, torn between the free-flowing “Joga Bonita” football of their domestic league and the tactical pragmatism of European football.
Watch: Leeds United are back in the Premier League
Leeds United hit Stroke City 6-0 on Monday to secure a return to the Premier League and further become the first team in Championship history to be 4-0 up in the first an hour of a match since Norwich City four years ago.
Leeds, Burnley promoted to Premier League
Leeds United and Burnley secured promotion to the Premier League on Monday, condemning faltering Sheffield United to a Championship play-off battle.