Unfair to pin Brazil blame on Neymar, says Kaka
Brazil great Kaka believes Neymar attracts disproportionate criticism and should not be blamed for the country’s underwhelming World Cup campaign.
Sundowns yet to register victory in CCL
Former Caf Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns face the prospect of elimination as they languish in last place in Group C after succumbing to a 1-0 loss against AS Togo-Port.
Emery is Arsenal’s best signing, says Pires
Arsenal legend Robert Pires believes new manager Unai Emery is the best signing the club have made in the close-season.
United can challenge City for Premier League title, says Rooney
Wayne Rooney believes former club Manchester United can challenge Premier League champions and neighbours Manchester City this season.
Hart named in Manchester City squad for US tour
Joe Hart may yet have a future at Manchester City after the Premier League champions included him in their squad to tour the United States.
Ronaldo like Nadal, Messi like Federer – Cassano
Antonio Cassano used tennis icons Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer to compare Juventus recruit Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.
Kaka backs Brazil boss Tite after ‘excellent’ World Cup
Tite remains the man to lead Brazil to World Cup glory in 2022 despite suffering a quarter-final exit at Russia 2018, according to former Selecao great Kaka.
‘We kill them’ – Pogba’s World Cup speech revealed
Paul Pogba delivered an inspiring speech before France’s World Cup last-16 win over Argentina, telling his teammates ‘today we kill them, Messi or no Messi’.
Insigne prefers Messi to new Juve star Ronaldo
Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne prefers Lionel Messi to new Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who he claims will not be able to win games on his own in Serie A.
Familiarity with demands of Real Madrid an advantage – Lopetegui
New Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui thinks his familiarity with the demands and expectations of the club following his previous spells there will serve as an advantage to his chances of success.