RB Leipzig almost signed Mbappe, claims Rangnick

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe could have ended up in Germany with RB Leipzig after they “almost signed” the 18-year-old in 2015, according to sporting director Ralf Rangnick.

Ertugral rules out Kaizer Chiefs return

Muhsin Ertugral has rebuffed rumours linking him with a third return to Absa Premiership outfit Kaizer Chiefs.

Chiefs minus Gordinho, Paez for Sundowns game

Kaizer Chiefs have been dealt a severe blow ahead of their Absa Premiership clash against Mamelodi Sundowns, with seven first-team players ruled out due to injury.

Mascherano to retire from internationals after 2018 World Cup

Argentina veteran Javier Mascherano confirmed he would retire from internationals after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Sanchez like Messi, Beckham and Zidane – Wenger

Chile star Alexis Sanchez is similar to Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham with his national team, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Pirates coach plotting Chiefs and Sundowns downfall

Orlando Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic says their match against Platinum Stars serves as good preparation for upcoming encounters against Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mane injury “bad news for everyone” – Salah

Liverpool must face Manchester United without the injured Sadio Mane this weekend, and Mohamed Salah hopes the team can cope without him.

Former Inter and Brazil star Adriano set for return to football

Adriano said he has unfinished business, as the former Inter and Brazil star announced plans to return to football.

Is Lukaku a flat-track bully?

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku could make Manchester United history on Saturday if he scores against Liverpool at Anfield.

We’ll play to our strengths and complete the job – Johannes

Cape Town City captain Robyn Johannes believes his side have enough experience in the squad to deal with the pressure of playing in the MTN8 final, writes Dylan Appolis.