RB Leipzig almost signed Mbappe, claims Rangnick

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe could have ended up in Germany with RB Leipzig after they “almost signed” the 18-year-old in 2015, according to sporting director Ralf Rangnick.

Mascherano to retire from internationals after 2018 World Cup

Argentina veteran Javier Mascherano confirmed he would retire from internationals after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Mane injury “bad news for everyone” – Salah

Liverpool must face Manchester United without the injured Sadio Mane this weekend, and Mohamed Salah hopes the team can cope without him.

Is Lukaku a flat-track bully?

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku could make Manchester United history on Saturday if he scores against Liverpool at Anfield.

We’ll play to our strengths and complete the job – Johannes

Cape Town City captain Robyn Johannes believes his side have enough experience in the squad to deal with the pressure of playing in the MTN8 final, writes Dylan Appolis.

Sanchez, Ozil could leave in January, admits Wenger

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil could leave Arsenal in January if they cannot agree on contract extensions, Arsene Wenger has admitted.

Facts ahead of the EPL’s fiercest encounter

FourFourTwoSA delves deep into the numbers behind the Premier League-era battles between Liverpool and Manchester United.

Ronaldo will stabilise Real Madrid – Figo

Luis Figo expects Real Madrid to recover from a shaky start to the season with a settled Cristiano Ronaldo, following his suspension.

Ancelotti shouldn’t be a scapegoat – Muller

Thomas Muller does not believe Carlo Ancelotti should be made a scapegoat after the Italian was sacked by Bayern Munich at the end of September.

My focus is just on my team – McCarthy

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy believes his side have enough quality to beat SuperSport United in the final of the MTN8 on Saturday, writes Dylan Appolis.