Guardiola backs City to overcome anxiety in European race

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City can still qualify for the Champions League despite admitting he could feel the mounting pressure in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brighton.

Magesi edge Arrows to ease relegation battle

Magesi grabbed a crucial 1-0 victory in the Betway Premiership against Golden Arrows in their bid to remain in the top-flight at the Seshego Stadium on Saturday.

Pogba watches LAFC fall to MLS defeat

Paul Pogba was in the stands as Los Angeles FC fell to a second straight defeat in Major League Soccer with a 1-0 loss on Saturday to Austin FC.

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes ‘exhausted’ Madrid top

Kylian Mbappe’s brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday despite coach Carlo Ancelotti’s complaints that his team was “exhausted”.

Ratcliffe would walk away from United if abuse reaches Glazer level

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said he will walk away from the club should the abuse he has received reach the same level endured by the Glazer family.

Ancelotti: Madrid will never play with under 72 hours rest again

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday his team will not play another football game after fewer than 72 hours of rest.

Man City stumble, Forest soar in UCL chase

Manchester City failed to ease fears of missing out on next season’s Champions League after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 against Brighton, while third-placed Nottingham Forest thrashed Ipswich 4-2 on Saturday.

Mhango’s strike wins it for Gallants against CPT City

Marumo Gallants gave their survival bid a shot in the arm with a 1-0 victory over Cape Town City at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday.

Injured Neymar out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers

Brazil star Neymar was ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.

Tuchel wants to ‘earn right’ to sing national anthem

England manager Thomas Tuchel said he must “earn” the right to sing the national anthem after the German revealed he will not join in during his opening matches in charge.