Watch: Liverpool edge Hoffenheim in UCL qualifier

Goals by Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Milner gave Liverpool a 2-1 victory against Hoffenheim in their Uefa Champions League first-leg qualifier on Tuesday night.

Buffon, Messi and Ronaldo nominated for Uefa POTY award

The three nominees for Uefa’s Player of the Year prize are Gianluigi Buffon, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Something is up – Zidane questions Ronaldo ban

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane disputes RFEF’s decision to ban Cristiano Ronaldo for five matches and hopes an appeal succeeds.

Alexander-Arnold stunner puts Reds in driver’s seat

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s first Liverpool goal set Jurgen Klopp’s men on their way to a 2-1 Champions League play-off round win away at Hoffenheim in Tuesday’s first leg.

Ronaldo ban excessive – Carvajal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s five-match ban following his red card in the Supercopa de Espana clash with Barcelona is “excessive”, according to Real Madrid teammate Dani Carvajal.

Lindelof will prove his worth – Mkhitaryan

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has backed Manchester United teammate Victor Lindelof to come good and prove his worth at Old Trafford.

Manyama to join Chiefs on trial

Nedbank Cup Ke Yona midfielder Mduduzi Manyama says he looking forward to the chance to training with Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs.

Highlights: Brockie scores as SuperSport edge Chiefs

Watch highlights of Kaizer Chiefs’ 1-0 defeat against SuperSport United in their MTN8 quarter-final clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Klopp has no say in Coutinho saga

Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have the final say on Philippe Coutinho’s future at Anfield as Barcelona push to sign the Brazilian.

Matic predicts long United career

New Manchester United signing Nemanja Matic expects to enjoy a long career at Old Trafford after delivering an impressive home debut on Sunday.