Mbappe hat-trick inspires Real Madrid’s crushing Kairat win

Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win over Kairat in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

PSG boss Enrique compares Pedri to Harry Potter

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique compared Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzalez to fictional wizard Harry Potter and said he hopes the Spaniard doesn’t “bring his wand” to Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

Amajita fall to France in U20 World Cup opener

South Africa’s U20 side began their 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup campaign with a 2-1 defeat to France in Group C at Estadio El Teniente on Monday night.

Arsenal tie down Saliba with long-term deal

William Saliba has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, keeping the France defender at the club until 2030, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Yamal ready to make statement after Ballon d’Or miss

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d’Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday’s Champions League clash against PSG offers the ideal opportunity to begin stating his case for next year.

Dembele joins PSG injury list ahead of Barca clash

PSG face their biggest test of the season so far when the Champions League title-holders visit Barcelona this week, but Luis Enrique’s side come into the game in the midst of an injury crisis affecting several of their biggest stars.

Spurs striker struggles deepen after Solanke surgery

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that his side will be without striker Dominic Solanke for their Champions League meeting at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt after undergoing surgery.

Ngumoha signs first professional contract with Liverpool

Liverpool have confirmed that Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional contract with the club.

Bafana lose top spot after FIFA points deduction

Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes have been dealt a major setback after FIFA confirmed sanctions for fielding Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho.

Maresca not worried despite Chelsea slump

Enzo Maresca says there is “no reason to panic” over Chelsea’s poor form, highlighting the impact of a series of red cards as he prepares to welcome Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge.