Valverde denied concerns regarding Dembele

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde denied he has any concerns regarding Ousmane Dembele’s habits off the field, insisting the club are happy with the Frenchman.

Shabba stopped me from scoring hat-trick – Memela

Orlando Pirates winger Luvuyo Memela says hen desperately wanted to score a hat-trick against arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the Soweto Derby last weekend.

Madrid, Barcelona are UCL front runners – Allegri

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Real Madrid and Barcelona are favourites to win the Champions League this season.

Maluleka, Castro returns to training at Naturena

Kaizer Chiefs confirmed that George Maluleka and Leonardo Castro are nursing their respective injuries ahead of Amakhosi’s Nedbank Cup clash against Stellenbosch.

Madrid win meant nothing – Son

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min insisted his team’s win over Real Madrid meant nothing after their Champions League exit.

It was an open game – Mosimane

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he was pleased his side id not concede against a ‘tough’ Rayon Sports side on Wednesday.

Bellerin to miss Milan clash through injury

Arsenal full back Hector Bellerin will not face AC Milan on Thursday, with the Gunners defender having sustained damage to a knee ligament, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Its an honour to play for Pirates – Mlambo

Orlando Pirates midfielder Xola Mlambo says he is enjoying life at the Mayfair after making the move from defending Absa Premiership champions Bidvest Wits.

Silvestre backs Mourinho to drop Pogba

Paul Pogba deserved to be dropped by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, according to the club’s former defender Mikael Silvestre.

City into quarters despite defeat

Basel came from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in their round of 16 second-leg Champions League encounter on Wednesday evening at the Etihad Stadium.