Lessons to be learnt by Sundowns in Billiat, Tau dealings

Percy Tau is likely to break the national transfer record, but Mamelodi Sundowns should feel aggrieved by losing Khama Billiat to Kaizer Chiefs on a free, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Kovacic intends to leave Real Madrid

After failing to nail down a regular spot in the Real Madrid team after three years, Mateo Kovacic has decided enough is enough.

Griezmann is the new Zidane – Desailly

Marcel Desailly picked out Antoine Griezmann as ‘the key player’ in France’s World Cup squad, drawing parallels with his former team-mate Zinedine Zidane.

Watch: Kylian Mbappe reveals his World Cup hero

Kylian Mbappe makes his World Cup debut at Russia 2018 and will look to emulate his hero, Zinedine Zidane in leading France to World Cup success.

Nacho hopes to come up against Ronaldo at World Cup

Spain defender Nacho Fernandez hopes he gets the chance to face Portugal star and Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup.

Tite denies contact with Madrid

Brazil head coach Tite has strongly denied contact with Real Madrid over taking the reins at the Santiago Bernabeu following Zinedine Zidane’s shock departure.

Varane: Hard to replace Zidane at Madrid

Raphael Varane admitted former head coach Zinedine Zidane will be hard to replace and it will take a strong character to lead Real Madrid next season.

Pochettino will not disrupt ‘destiny’ by pushing for Madrid switch

Mauricio Pochettino insists he will not force a switch to Real Madrid, as the Tottenham manager intends to let his football “destiny” play out.

Your legacy will never be erased – Ramos pays tribute to Zidane

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos hailed Zinedine Zidane’s tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu as one of the best in their history.

I’m just proud of being your player – Ronaldo pays Zidane tribute

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is “proud” to have played for Zinedine Zidane after the Real Madrid coach announced his shock departure.