Watch: ‘Sipho had other interests but football’ – Broos
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has disclosed that Sipho Mbule was handed multiple opportunities to represent the national team and came close to missing out on selection altogether.
Liverpool’s lasting advantage, Postecoglou under pressure, Semenyo’s spark
Liverpool will be desperate to recapture their spark against bitter rivals Manchester United this weekend but Ruben Amorim’s men will harbour hopes of pinching a rare win at Anfield.
Barcelona count on Yamal comeback for Girona showdown
Injury-hit Barcelona expect to have Lamine Yamal back fit to face Girona in La Liga on Saturday, in a welcome boost as the Catalans aim to bounce back from a damaging defeat with the Clasico in their sights.
Dier set to miss Spurs reunion after hamstring injury
Monaco defender Eric Dier, who injured his right hamstring during training on Thursday, is likely to miss next week’s reunion with former club Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League, according to sources close to the club.
Leverkusen went in ‘wrong direction’ under Ten Hag
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said on Thursday that it was clear from early on that the club were going in the “wrong direction” under former coach Erik Ten Hag.
Watch: Teko reflects on Bafana’s World Cup qualification
Teko Modise outlines the main factors driving Bafana Bafana’s World Cup qualification and recent resurgence.
Broos: Bafana no longer a joke
Hugo Broos says South Africa have restored their reputation in African football after Bafana Bafana sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3–0 win over Rwanda.
Liverpool owners vow ‘work isn’t done’
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say their “work isn’t done” yet, despite returning the club to the top of English and European football as they marked 15 years at Anfield on Wednesday.
African 2026 World Cup qualifying talking points
Cape Verde and Ghana turned from zeros to heroes among supporters by qualifying this week for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
‘FIFA chief would back moving World Cup games’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.