‘Poor’ PSG retain Ligue 1 lead
Paris Saint-Germain clung onto the Ligue 1 summit on Wednesday despite a stalemate at Lorient and an injury to star forward Desire Doue as other results went their way.
Slot defends League Cup selection despite not meeting standards
Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup exit to Crystal Palace on Wednesday extended the Reds’ miserable run.
Madrid seek damages, UEFA’s Super League appeal rejected
Real Madrid will seek “substantial” compensation from UEFA after a Spanish court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal from European football’s governing body relating to the breakaway Super League.
Ndlondlo leads Marumo’s four-goal romp against Stellies
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo scored twice as Carling Knockout giant killers Marumo Gallants trounced Stellenbosch 4-0 on Wednesday in a rain-drenched quarter-final.
Watch: Is Messi ready for another World Cup?
Lionel Messi talks more on his Inter Miami contract extension and whether he’ll defend Argentina’s FIFA World Cup title in America in 2026.
Messi, Ronaldo headline 2025 FIFPro World XI
The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) has released the 26-man shortlist for the 2025 Men’s World 11, with global icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland among the nominees.
Arsenal hit crisis with double injury blow
Arsenal’s growing injury list deepened as William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli were ruled out of the League Cup tie against Brighton.
Fulham survive shoot-out scare at Wycombe
Fulham were pushed to the limit by third-tier Wycombe, needing penalties after a 1-1 draw to seal a League Cup quarter-final spot.
Eddie Howe relieved Newcastle kept hold of rising star
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has backed young forward William Osula to become “the complete package”, expressing his relief the striker did not leave the club on deadline day.
Sundowns–Pirates showdown headlines PSL Round 11
The Premiership’s round 11 headline fixture unfolds at Loftus Versfeld, where Mamelodi Sundowns host Orlando Pirates in a meeting that could shape the title narrative.