Russia v Saudi Arabia: Pressure on hosts in World Cup opener

Russia are the lowest-ranked team at the World Cup and yet, come Thursday’s opener, they will be expected to provide a nation-lifting performance against Saudi Arabia.

Chiefs legend Baloyi set to leave club

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that former goalkeeper and club legend Brian Baloyi has been released from his contract and will leave the club at the end of the month.

Rashford nursing ill-timed knock, Southgate confirms

England have been hit with an injury concern, with Marcus Rashford nursing a niggle, less than a week out from their World Cup opener.

Sterling will ‘light up’ World Cup, says De Bruyne

Belgium star Kevin De Bruyne backed Manchester City team-mate and England attacker Raheem Sterling to ‘light up the World Cup’.

Lopetegui is ready for Real Madrid job – Del Bosque

Julen Lopetegui is ready for the Real Madrid job and his move will not impact his work with Spain at the World Cup, according to Vicente del Bosque.

Lopetegui to take over at Real Madrid after World Cup

Real Madrid have confirmed that Spain coach Julen Lopetegui will replace Zinedine Zidane at the club.

English club Brighton target Tau

Mamelodi Sundowns star Percy Tau is reportedly a transfer target of English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion FC.

In-demand Alisson hints at Roma stay

Reported Liverpool target Alisson insists he is ‘very happy’ at Roma and has held no discussions over a potential departure from the Serie A club.

Ajax CEO: We won’t buy back PSL Status

Ajax Cape Town CEO Ari Efstathiou has insisted that his club won’t look to buy their way back into the Absa Premiership by acquiring another club’s status.

Mokwena welcomes new Buccaneers

Orlando Pirates assistant coach Rhulani Mokwena has welcomed the club’s new signings with some inspirational words.