Juventus rule out January bid for Liverpool’s Can

Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta does not expect the Serie A champions to make a January bid for Liverpool midfielder Emre Can.

Zidane blames busy schedule for sluggish Real Madrid display

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane blamed fatigue for his side’s laboured 2-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday, and admitted his concern about further burnout during the impending international break.

Hlatshwayo ruled out of Burkina Faso clash

Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo is set to miss his side’s Fifa World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Saturday.

Ronaldo, Zidane symbols of Real’s DNA – Perez

Florentino Perez heaped praise on four-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, labelling him the symbol of Real Madrid for his talent and ambition, while he also lauded Zinedine Zidane.

Bafana call on Madisha to replace Mathoho

Bafana Bafana defender Erick Mathoho has been withdrawn from the squad to face Burkina Faso in the Fifa World Cup qualifier on Saturday.

Arsenal showed what they’re made of – Wenger

Arsene Wenger praised his side’s consistency after Arsenal made it three wins in a week by beating Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 at Emirates Stadium.

Man Utd don’t miss Pogba – Mourinho

Manchester United do not even think about Paul Pogba and their other injured players while they are out of action, according to Jose Mourinho.

Liverpool drop points at Newcastle

Philippe Coutinho’s superb opening goal was not enough to earn Liverpool three points, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle United at St James Park on Sunday.

Hendrick piles pressure on Koeman

Ronald Koeman is under increasing pressure after Everton slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Burnley at Goodison Park on Sunday.

SuperSport held at home by Club Africain

SuperSport United were forced to play out to a 1-1 draw with Club Africain in their first leg of the Caf Confederation Cup semi-final at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday, writes Dylan Appolis.