Karius determined to fight for Liverpool place

Loris Karius may have endured a tough first season at Liverpool but the German goalkeeper intends to fight for his place rather than return to the Bundesliga.

Williams: We’re going to be rock solid

SuperSport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams says their Caf Confederations Cup clash against TP Mazembe will prepare them for their Nedbank Cup finals against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

Wenger: Arsenal still need Giroud’s qualities

Arsene Wenger is adamant Olivier Giroud still has a part to play for Arsenal next season despite a frustrating 2016-17 campaign at the Emirates Stadium.

Pele: Neymar, Jesus can’t win WC on their own

Neymar and Gabriel Jesus will improve Brazil’s chances but it takes an entire team to win the World Cup, according to Pele.

Kekana: We are getting stronger mentally

Mamelodi Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana says his side are determined to walk away with a positive result against Esperance when they clash at the Stade Olympique de Rades on Wednesday.

Perez: Madrid would’ve loved Messi at Bernabeu

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez admitted the Spanish and European champions would have loved to sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Perez: No plans to sell Ronaldo

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has defended Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of his tax issues and has no plans to sell the forward.

Lewandowski’s agent restates Bayern snub fury

Robert Lewandowski’s agent has reiterated the striker’s anger that Bayern Munich did not do more to help him finish the 2016-17 season as the Bundesliga’s leading scorer.

Silva: I’m retiring if I win the UCL

David Silva has jokingly threatened to retire to a beach on Gran Canaria if he manages to win the Champions League with Manchester City.

Zwane dreams of overseas move

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane revealed that he’d like to play overseas, in addition to saying that he draws inspiration from Chelsea’s Eden Hazard.