UK issue deadline on Abramovich Chelsea funds
The British Prime minister has warned Roman Abramovich that delays in releasing Chelsea’s sale proceeds cannot continue.
Dembele and Bonmati crowned world’s best
Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati claimed FIFA Best honours in Qatar, underlining their dominance after standout seasons for club and country.
Chelsea push into semis despite Cardiff scare
Under pressure and far from fluent, Chelsea overcame a stubborn Cardiff side to reach the League Cup semi-finals and deliver much-needed relief for Enzo Maresca.
Barca leave it late to reach Copa last 16
Second-half strikes from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford spared Barcelona blushes, as they edged past third-tier Guadalajara to secure Copa del Rey last-16 qualification
Mbule strike seals send-off victory
Bafana Bafana signed off their Africa Cup of Nations preparations with a narrow but valuable 1–0 victory over Ghana at Dobsonville Stadium.
Man City star out injured until new year
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed his title-chasers will be without an influential star until the new year due to injury.
Manchester United ‘wanted me to leave’, claims Bruno
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes told Portuguese media the Premier League club had wanted to sell him this summer after receiving interest from Saudi Arabia.
PSG ordered to pay over R1 billion to Mbappe in wage dispute
Paris Saint-Germain were ordered to pay their former forward Kylian Mbappe up to 61 million euros ($71.8 million or around R1.19 billion) in unpaid wages and bonuses by a French labour court on Tuesday.
Bafana favourites as AFCON countdown begins
Several AFCON contenders step up their final preparations as South Africa, DR Congo, Egypt and Nigeria all feature in high-profile international friendlies across the continent.
Bafana coach apologises for controversial comments
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has apologised after comments he made about young defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi sparked accusations of racism and sexism, admitting his “choice of words was not the right one”.