Leverkusen went in ‘wrong direction’ under Ten Hag

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said on Thursday that it was clear from early on that the club were going in the “wrong direction” under former coach Erik Ten Hag.

Pickford signs new Everton contract

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a new four-year contract at Everton, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

Broos: Bafana no longer a joke

Hugo Broos says South Africa have restored their reputation in African football after Bafana Bafana sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3–0 win over Rwanda.

De Jong pens new Barca deal to 2029

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong signed a new deal until 2029, the Spanish champions announced on Wednesday.

‘FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games’ – Trump

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.

Ronaldo becomes all-time top World Cup qualifying scorer

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo became the top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history at the age of 40 on Tuesday against Hungary.

Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup!

Bafana Bafana defeated Rwanda 3-0 in Mbombela on Tuesday to win Group C and qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Lewandowski set to miss Clasico with hamstring injury

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to miss the Clasico after the Spanish champions diagnosed him with a hamstring injury on Tuesday.

Premier League 90th-minute winners at record high in 2025-26

The 2025-26 Premier League season has produced the highest proportion of 90th-minute goals and winners in the competition’s history.

AfricaPicks kicks off for better betting and fan culture

From the Premier League to the PSL — AfricaPicks.com has launched as the continent’s new digital home for smart soccer predictions, bold commentary, and daily odds insights.