Rashford developing quicker than Ronaldo did – Southgate

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is arguably developing faster than Cristiano Ronaldo did, according to England manager Gareth Southgate.

Benni wary of Moses Mabhida ghosts

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy has admitted that his side will face psychological challenges in this year’s MTN8 final, after defeat at the same stadium, against the same team, last season.

Asensio never considered Real Madrid exit

Real Madrid and Spain star Marco Asensio insists that he is happy at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Modric not obsessed with Best award

Luka Modric has insisted he is not obsessed with possibly winning the Best Fifa Men’s Player award as he lamented Croatia’s performance against Spain.

Uefa set to launch third European club competition

A third continental club competition that would commence in the 2021-22 season is pending approval from Uefa, according to the European Club Association (ECA).

Busquets: Messi has no equals

Luka Modric is a ‘spectacular’ player but does not share Lionel Messi’s class, according to Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets.

Moses Mabhida to host SuperSport, CT City in MTN8 final

The Moses Mabhida Stadium will host the MTN8 final between SuperSport United and Cape Town City on Saturday, 29 September.

Baxter: Furman receives unnecessary criticism

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has leapt to the defence of midfielder Dean Furman, saying that the SuperSport United captain is an asset to South African football.

Hazard is second only to Messi – Rudiger

Cristiano Ronaldo was the 2017 Ballon d’Or winner but, according to Antonio Rudiger, Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard are the world’s best.

Guardiola better for United than Mourinho – Cantona

Pep Guardiola is a far better fit to manage Manchester United than the ‘no fun’ Jose Mourinho, according to Old Trafford favourite Eric Cantona.