Mourinho backs Lukaku after costly miss

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praised Romelu Lukaku’s all-round performance against Stoke City despite the striker squandering a golden chance to snatch victory in Saturday’s 2-2 draw.

La Liga in talks regarding overseas matches

La Liga are in talks over the prospect of hosting matches overseas, according to president Javier Tebas.

Ajax PSL encounter against Sundowns postponed

Ajax Cape Town have confirmed that their Absa Premiership encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns has been postponed.

Fifa opens proceedings against England’s Alli

England midfielder Dele Alli will face disciplinary proceedings from Fifa due to a gesture he made during the World Cup qualifying victory over Slovakia at Wembley on Monday.

Burkina Faso plans to sue Fifa over replay order

The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) is planning to sue Fifa for ordering a replay of the World Cup qualifier between Bafana Bafana and Senegal.

Ronaldo certain to win fifth Ballon d’Or – Salgado

Former Real Madrid fullback Michel Salgado believes Cristiano Ronaldo is guaranteed to win the next Ballon d’Or and draw level on the all-time standings with Lionel Messi.

Manyama keen to hit the ground running at Konyaspor

New Konyaspor signing Lebogang Manyama says he is looking forward to donning the green and white colours for the next three years at the club.

FFP is not respected and should be ended – Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger called for financial fair play (FFP) to be scrapped, insisting the rules were too weak.

Manyama unveiled at Turkish side Konyaspor

Bafana Bafana forward Lebogang Manyama has officially been unveiled as a Konyaspor player, following his move from Cape Town City.

Isco renewal is a done deal – Perez

Spanish attacker Isco has agreed to a new contract with Real Madrid, according to club president Florentino Perez.