Messi signs new Barca deal with €700m buyout clause

Lionel Messi has signed a new deal to stay at Barcelona until 2021, with the Catalan giants inserting a €700-million buyout clause into the terms.

SuperSport left heartbroken as Mazembe claim glory

TP Mazembe held on to defend their Caf Confederation Cup title after defeating SuperSport United 2-1 on aggregate in the final, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Willian’s stroke of luck denies Salah his moment

Willian came off the bench to net a seemingly fortuitous equaliser as defending champions Chelsea snatched a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday.

Man Utd claim narrow victory against Brighton

Manchester United battled to an 11th straight home win as Lewis Dunk’s unlucky deflection inflicted a 1-0 loss on Brighton and Hove Albion.

SuperSport are no pushovers – Kalaba

TP Mazembe midfielder Rainford Kalaba has highlighted the threat that SuperSport United pose to their Caf Confederation Cup title defence.

Messi has ”no doubt” about Madrid’s UCL chances

Although PSG and Manchester City have grabbed all the early European attention, Lionel Messi keeps one eye on Real Madrid.

Guardiola more ”logical” for United than Mourinho – Cantona

Former star Eric Cantona believes Pep Guardiola is better suited to Manchester United than Jose Mourinho.

Griezmann happy at Atletico, says Koke

French striker Antoine Griezmann is happy at Atletico Madrid after returning to goal-scoring ways, according to midfielder Koke.

Yeye keen to lift Caf Confed Cup

SuperSport United midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane says playing against a team of TP Mazembe’s calibre in the final of the Caf Confederation Cup is an achievement for him and the club.

Ronaldo will deliver when needed for Madrid – Alonso

Xabi Alonso believes Cristiano Ronaldo will deliver when Real Madrid need him, and the former midfielder feels the La Liga title race is not yet over.