Ronaldo has to win Ballon d’Or, says Isco

Isco believes only Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d’Or, even though he only scored his first league goal of the season on Saturday.

He is a complete forward – Zidane an admirer of Kane

Harry Kane has been linked with Real Madrid in recent months and Zinedine Zidane certainly seems to be an admirer of the Tottenham Hotspur star.

Guardiola takes pressure off De Bruyne amid Messi comparisons

Pep Guardiola has worked with Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne but says the Belgian cannot yet be compared to the Barcelona superstar.

Ashley puts Newcastle United put up for sale

Mike Ashley has put Newcastle United up for sale and is said to be keen to finalise a deal before the turn of the year.

Mahrez cancels out Chadli magic

A late goal from Riyad Mahrez earned Leicester City a 1-1 draw against West Brom in Monday’s Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium.

Telkom Knockout first round fixtures confirmed

Reigning champions Cape Town City have been drawn against Baroka, Orlando Pirates will play Golden Arrows, while Mamelodi Sundowns travel to Chippa United in their Telkom Knockout opener.

Boateng considered Bayern exit

Germany defender Jerome Boateng considered leaving Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich during the close season.

Jesus learning from Aguero and living for goals at City

Manchester City and Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus is enjoying “a great moment in my life” as the attacking spearhead for club and country.

Highlights: SuperSport clinch MTN8 trophy

Watch highlights of SuperSport United’s triumph over Cape Town City in the final of the MTN8 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Spurs will not focus solely on Ronaldo – Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted there is more to Real Madrid than just Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown with the titleholders.