Verratti claims Messi is given an easy ride by officials

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti claims Lionel Messi is given favourable treatment by referees when it comes to dissent. 

Hunt welcomes Caf Champions League rule amendments

Bidvest Wits coach Gavin Hunt believes that the new rules to be implemented in next year’s Caf Champions League will help South African teams.

Martial agent ‘can’t confirm’ United stay

The agent of Anthony Martial says he cannot be certain if the Manchester United forward will stay at the club beyond the end of the season.

Team of the Week: Salah scores four, Tosun nets brace

SportsClub selects the Premier League Team of the Week as Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah scores four and Cenk Tosun bags a brace, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Mourinho is still a top manager – Matic

Nemanja Matic believes Jose Mourinho’s “special” aura is retained by his relentless will to win after a difficult week for the Manchester United manager.

Messi dreams of winning WC

Argentina star Lionel Messi dreams of winning the 2018 Fifa World Cup and warned his international teammates it could be their last chance.

Conte hails “character” of Morata

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hailed the “character” of Alvaro Morata to overcome his long scoring drought in the FA Cup quarter-final success against Leicester City.

Man United to face Spurs in FA Cup semi-finals

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will clash in the semi-finals of the FA Cup after the draw was concluded on Sunday evening.

Pedro’s extra-time winner sends Chelsea into FA Cup semi-finals

Pedro scored an extra-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium to send Chelsea through to the FA Cup semi-finals.

Sundowns into CCL group stage

Mamelodi Sundowns advanced to the Caf Champions League group stages after beating Rayon Sports 2-0 in a second leg qualifying match at Loftus Versveld Stadium on Sunday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.