Champions League preview: Real Madrid vs Juventus

The tie between Real Madrid and Juventus headlines the first round of fixtures in the Champions League quarter-final first legs in what is a repeat of last year’s final, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Tau can become better than I was – Benni

Bafana Bafana’s all-time top scorer Benni McCarthy has lavished praise on Mamelodi Sundowns striker Percy Tau, saying that he ‘could probably be better than me.’

Defoe: I can win World Cup for England

Jermain Defoe, 35, is confident he can make an impact for England if called upon by manager Gareth Southgate.

Ekstein promises to improve his performance

Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Hendrick Ekstein admits that he is not happy with his progress at Amakhosi.

Umtiti ‘very happy’ at Barcelona amid Manchester United links

Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, 24, responded to rumours linking him to Premier League giants Manchester United.

Guardiola working on plans to halt Salah and Liverpool

Liverpool’s deadly forward trio is giving Pep Guardiola plenty of food for thought before they host Manchester City in the Champions League.

We’re going to fight to finish second – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United deserve to finish at least second in the Premier League and claims critics have been too quick to praise their rivals further down the table.

Conte can’t wait to leave Chelsea, claims Vialli

Gianluca Vialli believes Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is set to leave the Blues following Sunday’s loss to Tottenham.

City played a very good game – Ralani

Cape Town City winger Bradley Ralani says he was satisfied with his sides overall performance, despite suffering a 2-1 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday afternoon.

Nedbank Cup could be Komphela’s perfect ending

Kaizer Chiefs progressed to the semi-finals of the Nedbank Cup on Saturday, keeping their hopes of winning the first piece of silverware in the Komphela era alive. DEAN WORKMAN explores.