Juve, Santos backs Ronaldo over rape allegation

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos and Juventus have both offered unwavering support to Cristiano Ronaldo after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner ‘firmly denied’ a rape allegation.

Bafana need a defender like Ngezana – Solinas

Kaizer Chiefs coach Giovanni Solinas believes Stuart Baxter’s Bafana Bafana squad needs a defender with Siyabonga Ngezana’s ability.

Sarri hopes to see more Morata tears after ending goal drought

Alvaro Morata’s emotional response to scoring his first Chelsea goal since the middle of August was welcomed by Maurizio Sarri.

Sundowns drop points at Celtic

Mamelodi Sundowns were left frustrated after playing to a 0-0 draw against Bloemfontein Celtic in the Absa Premiership at the Dr Molemela Stadium on Wednesday, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.

Klopp urges Salah to stay ‘relaxed’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp again backed Mohamed Salah, telling the forward to stay ‘completely relaxed’ as he looks for a return to form.

Morena wary of Celtic challenge

Mamelodi Sundowns right back Thapelo Morena believes his side are in for a fight against Bloemfontein Celtic, despite their recent financial challenges.

Freedom of speech! Mourinho shrugs off Scholes criticism

Jose Mourinho has defended Paul Scholes’ right to express an opinion as ‘freedom of speech’ after the Manchester United legend called the current manager ’embarrassing’.

Da Gama praises Highlands ‘unbelievable structure’

Highlands Park head coach Owen da Gama believes his game plan against Kaizer Chiefs ‘worked to the tee’ on Tuesday evening.

Pogba issues rallying cry after United stalemate

‘Let’s keep fighting’ That is the message from Paul Pogba after Manchester United’s winless streak extended to four matches against Valencia in the Champions League.

Aguero probably best striker in the world – Dickov

Sergio Aguero is probably the best striker in the world and Manchester City fans are lucky to have him, according to the club’s former forward Paul Dickov.