Zidane’s woes deepen with shock Copa exit

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage by Leganes on Wednesday as a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu proved enough to secure the visitors a famous victory on away goals.

Wenger content with or without Aubameyang

Arsene Wenger suggested he is happy if Arsenal do not manage to sign Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the January transfer window closes.

Coutinho to wear Cruyff’s 14 at Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho will wear squad number 14 at Barcelona, the Catalan giants confirmed on Wednesday.

Arsenal edge Chelsea to reach EFL Cup final

Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 and set up an EFL Cup final clash with Manchester City thanks to Granit Xhaka’s second-half winner at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

Uefa Nations League draw: Germany face France, England meet Spain

France, Netherlands and Germany have been drawn in a daunting group in the inaugural Uefa Nations League.

Castro determined to make his at Chiefs

Colombian international Leonardo Castro says he is determined to write his name in Kaizer Chiefs history books.

Mahlambi’s agent down plays Pirates link

Phakamani Mahlambi agent Glyn Binkin has confirmed that Orlando Pirates has not made any contact with Al Ahly over the sale of the forward.

Klopp expects instant reaction from Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged his side to “strike back immediately” following the setback of a defeat to Swansea City.

Pirates provide injury update on Chabalala, Qalinge

Orlando Pirates has confirmed midfielder Thabo Qalinge is gradually making his return to full fitness while Justice Chabalala continues to nurse his respective injury.

Guardiola knows City will be judged on trophies

Pep Guardiola knows his Manchester City side will be judged on trophies rather than the fantastic performances they have produced this season, as they closed in on the first silverware of a possible quadruple.