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.
‘PSL clubs’ CAF semifinal runs strengthened Bafana’ – Mosimane
Pitso Mosimane has hailed South Africa’s return to the FIFA World Cup and highlighted the growing impact of domestic clubs’ continental experience as a decisive factor behind the national team’s success.
Ronaldo becomes all-time top World Cup qualifying scorer
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo became the top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history at the age of 40 on Tuesday against Hungary.
WATCH: How good was Romelu Lukaku actually?
From R.S.C. Anderlecht’s academy as one of Belgium’s brightest prospects to becoming Belgian Pro League’s top scorer at 17, Lukaku’s performance earned him a move to Chelsea in 2011, marking the start of a career that would span England, Italy and international football at the highest level.
Lewandowski set to miss Clasico with hamstring injury
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to miss the Clasico after the Spanish champions diagnosed him with a hamstring injury on Tuesday.