I do not need the armband to speak – Pogba

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba harbours no ambition to be captain of France and thinks he can be an influence for club and country regardless of whether he wears the armband or not.

Mosimane praises in-form coach Komphela

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane believes that Steve Komphela has proven himself to be a good coach, despite his unsuccessful spell at Kaizer Chiefs.

Bafana have what it takes to qualify – Tau

Royale-Union Saint Gilloise striker Percy Tau believes Bafana Bafana has the quality and experience to qualify for next year’s African Cup of Nations.

Man United pressure normal – Fred

Manchester United and Brazil midfielder Fred understands why the pressure is building at the Premier League club, but is eager to focus on international duty.

Baxter: Pule’s got a bad one

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter revealed that the injury sustained by midfielder Vincent Pule is a lot worse than first feared, calling it an ‘a bad one’.

Rooney: Players must ‘stand up’ amid Mourinho criticism

Wayne Rooney has challenged Manchester United’s stars to improve their performances as he feels manager Jose Mourinho is simply an ‘easy target’ for criticism.

Carvajal: Neymar said he would sign for Real Madrid

Dani Carvajal has claimed Neymar said he would sign for Real Madrid when he trained with the youth team back in 2006.

Baxter calls up Mkhize, Lorch to replace Morena, Pule

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has called up Thamsanqa Mkhize and Thembinkosi Lorch to replace injured duo Thapelo Morena and Vincent Pule.

Jesus wanted to take penalty

Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus said he was not happy with Pep Guardiola after the manager denied him the chance to take the late penalty against Liverpool.

Pogba, Mourinho feud exaggerated, says Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps believes Paul Pogba’s reported feud with Jose Mourinho has been blown out of proportion.