Hazard beats De Bruyne, Mertens to Belgian gong

Chelsea star Eden Hazard was named the Best Belgian player in a Foreign League for 2017, edging Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Napoli forward Dries Mertens.

Spurs cruise into FA Cup fifth round

Tottenham Hotspur cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup following their 2-0 victory over League Two side Newport County at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.

CT City advance to Nedbank Cup last 16

Cape Town City advanced to the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup after clinching a narrow 1-0 victory over Bidvest Wits at the Bidvest Stadium on Wednesday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Messi gets better every day – Coutinho

Barcelona star Lionel Messi gets better every day, according to team-mate Philippe Coutinho.

McCarthy eager to gain Hunt’s respect

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says he is determined to beat Bidvest Wits in order to gain the respect of his former mentor Gavin Hunt.

Coutinho heaps praise on “genius” Iniesta

Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho hailed team-mate Andres Iniesta, labelling the club captain a ‘genius.’

I have no desire to leave City – Kompany

Vincent Kompany has no intention of leaving Manchester City even though ravaging fitness problems have ended his days of a guaranteed first-team place at the Etihad Stadium.

Chelsea will fight back – Azpilicueta

Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea will recover from a poor run of form that has intensified speculation about the future of Antonio Conte.

Mbappe deny claims Ronaldo on the decline

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe dismissed suggestions Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is on the decline.

Courtois hints at Madrid return

Thibaut Courtois is set to hold talks with Chelsea over a new contract, but the goalkeeper hinted he may seek a future move to LaLiga as his “heart is in Madrid”.