Dembele steps up recovery as El Clasico nears

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele could be back in time for their El Clasico against Real Madrid on 23 December.

Neymar joining Madrid is difficult but not impossible – Morata

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar could join Real Madrid, but it will be difficult, according to Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata.

We always respond in big games – Furman

Bafana Bafana midfielder Dean Furman believes his side will rise to the occasion when they take on Senegal in their must-win Fifa World Cup qualifier on Friday.

De Bruyne the best in the EPL – Hazard

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has declared Belgium colleague Kevin De Bruyne to be the best player in the Premier League.

Safa gives update on Khune’s fitness

The South African Football Association has confirmed that goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune underwent a fitness test ahead of Bafana Bafana’s Fifa World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Friday.

I could gamble with Hlatshwayo – Baxter

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter is hesitant to field captain Thulani Hlatshwayo in their must-win Fifa World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Friday.

Highlights: Basetsana defeated by Burundi

Watch highlights as Basetsana suffer a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Burundi in their Fifa U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier. 

Klopp ”doing a good job”, despite defensive woes – Owen

Jurgen Klopp is doing a good job at Liverpool, but needs defensive reinforcements if he is to take the club to the next level, according to the Reds’ former striker Michael Owen.

Morata eyeing long-term Chelsea stay

Alvaro Morata is relishing the limelight at Chelsea, and has no regrets about leaving European champions Real Madrid for Stamford Bridge as he targets Premier League silverware.

Jali suffers injury at Bafana camp

Bafana Bafana midfielder Andile Jali suffered a slight injury during training ahead of their must-win Fifa World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Friday.