Postecoglou hails Europa League win ‘made in Tottenham’
Ange Postecoglou said his team’s 3-0 win over Elfsborg in the Europa League on Thursday was “made in Tottenham”, after three youngsters scored to fire Spurs into the last 16.
Man Utd, Spurs advance to last 16 in Europa League
Manchester United booked their place in the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win at Romanian side FCSB, while troubled Tottenham turned to their young guns to advance via a top-eight finish on Thursday.
New-look Champions League produces jeopardy, but giants survive
European football body UEFA hailed the “more dynamic” new format of the Champions League as a huge success after the first phase concluded on Wednesday while all of the continent’s biggest clubs survived to reach the knockout stage.
Real Madrid launch football academy in South Africa
Spanish giants Real Madrid and the Real Madrid foundation has launched its first academy in South Africa, located in Kommetjie, Cape Town.
Leipzig sign in-demand Xavi Simons from PSG until 2027
RB Leipzig have made Xavi Simons’ loan from Paris Saint-Germain permanent, breaking the club’s transfer record to sign the attacking midfielder until 2027.
Gerrard leaves Saudi club Al-Ettifaq by mutual agreement
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has left his role as Saudi side Al-Ettifaq’s coach by mutual consent after 18 months in charge, the club said on Thursday.
Watch: When McCarthy destroyed Chiefs in the first half
Watch when Benni Mccarthy, Tlou Segolela & their Orlando Pirates teammates stunned the FNB stadium in the 1st 45 minutes of the Soweto derby.
Watch: Coaches presser – Orlando Pirates v Kaizer Chiefs
Coach Jose Riveiro leads the Buccaneers to his sixth Soweto derby on the weekend as Orlando Pirates head coach, having won three of the last five derbies against Kaizer Chiefs.
PSV rain on Liverpool’s Champions League perfect parade
Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven twice came from behind Wednesday to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a spectacular Champions League match, denying the Reds a perfect record in the league phase.
Arsenal, Atletico, Inter qualify for UCL last 16
Arsenal, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid all qualified directly for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday with wins in their final league-phase matches.