Crunch time for Portugal and Italy in World Cup play-offs
The World Cup hopes of the last two European champions are on a knife edge with Portugal and Italy on a collision course in decisive qualifying play-offs over the next week.
Portugal defender Pepe joins list of absentees for World Cup play-off after catching Covid
Veteran defender Pepe will miss Portugal’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Turkey after testing positive for Covid-19, the Portuguese football federation announced on Monday.
Quiz: Can you name every player to represent South Africa in a Fifa international since 2010?
Given their position and club they appeared most for, can you name every player to represent South Africa in a Fifa international since 2010?
Remembering Percy Tau’s debut goal for Al Ahly
The pass, the flick on, the goal, the celebration this is how we remember South African star Percy Tau scoring his first goal on debut for Egyptian giants Al Ahly.
Downs stars Morena, Mokena named in Caf Champions League Team of the Week
Mamelodi Sundowns duo Thapelo Morena and Teboho Mokoena have been named in the Caf Champions League team of the week for their performances over the weekend, while Mokoena also picked up the goal of the week award.
Watch: Dani Alves’ reaction to a racist fan
Watch how Barcelona star Dani Alves reacts to a racist fan throwing a banana at him.
Eriksen’s Denmark return delayed after catching Covid
Christian Eriksen’s return to the Denmark team, nine months after suffering a cardiac arrest playing for his country, will be slightly delayed because he has Covid-19, the federation announced on Sunday.
Man City top Deloitte Money League for first time
Manchester City have topped Deloitte’s Football Money League for the first time in their history after emerging from the coronavirus crisis in a stronger position than their rivals.
Dybala to leave Juve in summer after contract not renewed
Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus at the end of the season after the Serie A club confirmed on Monday that it would not renew the Argentinian’s contract, which expires in the summer.
Mancini gunning for World Cup glory with Italy’s qualification in the balance
Italy are aiming for World Cup glory despite having to navigate a treacherous playoff path in order to get the 2022 tournament, with North Macedonia the first barrier in their way.