Kane, Lukaku and Modric lead WC Team of the Round

FourFourTwoSA selects the World Cup team of round two as Harry Kane’s hat-trick sends England through, while Romelu Lukaku and Luka Modric shined in impressive wins, writes DEAN WORKMAN.

Tearful Neymar is a joyful boy – Jesus

Gabriel Jesus is unconcerned by Neymar’s tears against Costa Rica and believes his own rivalry with Roberto Firmino is a positive.

Coutinho unconcerned by Neymar ankle issue

Philippe Coutinho is not worried about Neymar after the Brazil star limped out of training with an ankle problem in Sochi on Tuesday.

Neymar misses training after bruising World Cup clash

Brazil star Neymar sat out training on Monday following the 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their World Cup opener.

Neymar on target as Brazil thrash Austria

Neymar marked his first start since February with a dazzling goal as Brazil rounded off their World Cup preparations with a superb 3-0 win over Austria.

Barcelona see off Sundowns in four-goal thriller

Barcelona claimed a 3-1 victory against Mamelodi Sundowns to clinch the Nelson Mandela Centenary Cup at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Can Sundowns defeat Barcelona? It doesn’t matter

Coming up against a star-studded Barcelona outfit won’t be an easy feat, but PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns can only do themselves proud regardless of the result, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Barcelona and Sundowns to do duty in Mandela Centenary Cup

Absa Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns and La Liga champions Barcelona will do duty in an international friendly as part of the Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations at the FNB Stadium on May 16.

Coutinho would welcome Neymar’s return

Philippe Coutinho said it would be “awesome” to have Neymar back at Barcelona amid speculation over a possible return to Camp Nou.

Busquets, Coutinho laud “Best in history” Messi

Philippe Coutinho and Sergio Busquets hailed the performance of the “amazing” Lionel Messi in Barcelona’s crushing 6-1 LaLiga victory over Girona.