Nagelsmann lauds ‘supercharged’ Germany’s ‘best half of the year’

Fresh from a dominant 1-0 win over the Netherlands in Munich, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann lauded the “supercharged atmosphere” in his side on the anniversary of his first game.

Mbappe ‘investigated for rape’ in Sweden

Kylian Mbappe is being investigated for rape by Swedish police, according to a newspaper report in Sweden following a visit by the Real Madrid star to Stockholm, which Mbappe denounced as “fake news”.

‘If you score this, I’ll give you 500 quid’ – Grealish

England midfielder Jack Grealish has revealed that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick goal in the Three Lions’ 3-1 win against Finland on Sunday cost him R11 000 (£500).

Watch: South Africa dominate in emphatic win over Congo

Bafana Bafana moved level with Uganda on seven points at the top of Group K in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers after defeating Congo 5-0 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday.

From boom to budgeting as reality bites for Saudi football

A billion-dollar binge which brought some of football’s biggest names to Saudi Arabia’s modest league has given way to a more cautious phase, with spending down dramatically this year.

Immersive Diego Maradona exhibit hits Barcelona

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona comes to life in an immersive exhibit underway in Barcelona, featuring a hologram of the late player and a reconstruction of his childhood home.

Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams leads poll for Yashin Trophy

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper and Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams currently leads the voting poll for the Yashin Trophy up against Emi Martinez and Andriy Lounine.

Deschamps delight as ‘light back on’ for Pogba after doping ban

France coach Didier Deschamps on Monday welcomed the news that there was light at the end of the tunnel for midfielder Paul Pogba after a doping ban.

Watch: Andres Iniesta confirms retirement from professional football

Midfield maestro Andrés Iniesta has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. After spending months as a free agent following his departure from Emirates FC Club, Iniesta has chosen to hang up his boots, concluding an illustrious career spanning more than a decade.

Chelsea not ready for Premier League title tilt, says Maresca

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea are not ready to compete with Manchester City and Arsenal for the Premier League title despite their impressive start to the season.