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: ‘He wasn’t honest about the Supersport United deal’ – Parker

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs striker Bernard Parker has publicly reflected on the breakdown of his professional relationship with his former agent, Mike Makaab.

Pickford signs new Everton contract

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has signed a new four-year contract at Everton, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

McKenzie criticises SAFA over Mokwena eligibility error

Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has criticised SAFA over Teboho Mokwena’s FIFA dispute which nearly cost Bafana Bafana a place at next year’s World Cup.

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.