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Real Madrid launch football academy in South Africa

Spanish giants Real Madrid and the Real Madrid foundation has launched its first academy in South Africa, located in Kommetjie, Cape Town.

Leipzig sign in-demand Xavi Simons from PSG until 2027

RB Leipzig have made Xavi Simons’ loan from Paris Saint-Germain permanent, breaking the club’s transfer record to sign the attacking midfielder until 2027.

Gerrard leaves Saudi club Al-Ettifaq by mutual agreement

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has left his role as Saudi side Al-Ettifaq’s coach by mutual consent after 18 months in charge, the club said on Thursday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 17, Benni McCarthy of Pirates celebrates his second goal during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates from FNB Stadium on March 17, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa

Watch: When McCarthy destroyed Chiefs in the first half

Watch when Benni Mccarthy, Tlou Segolela & their Orlando Pirates teammates stunned the FNB stadium in the 1st 45 minutes of the Soweto derby.

Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2022 MTN8 Semifinal Orlando Pirates Press Conference at the PSL Offices, Johannesburg on the 28 September 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Watch: Coaches presser – Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs

Coach Jose Riveiro leads the Buccaneers to his sixth Soweto derby on the weekend as Orlando Pirates head coach, having won three of the last five derbies against Kaizer Chiefs.

PSV rain on Liverpool’s Champions League perfect parade

Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven twice came from behind Wednesday to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a spectacular Champions League match, denying the Reds a perfect record in the league phase.

Arsenal, Atletico, Inter qualify for UCL last 16

Arsenal, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid all qualified directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with wins in their final league-phase matches.

Watch: De Bruyne’s goals against Arsenal

Kevin de Bruyne enjoys playing against Arsenal. Watch all eight of his goals against Arsenal.

Watch: Top goals – Arsenal v Manchester City

Arsenal’s clash with Manchester City on Sunday in matchday 24 will be crucial in deciding whether the Gunners remain in the Premier League title race.

Fire erupts outside Etihad stadium before UCL clash

A blaze erupted outside Manchester City’s Etihad stadium after a merchandise stand caught fire just hours before Wednesday evening’s crucial Champions League tie against Club Brugge.