Desailly defends Vinicius after Benfica incident

Former World Cup winner Marcel Desailly has defended Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, saying the controversy surrounding the Brazilian is driven largely by the perception people have of him.

Atletico cling on to seal Copa final spot

Atletico Madrid struggled through a 3-0 Copa del Rey semi-final second leg defeat at Barcelona on Tuesday but scraped into the final 4-3 on aggregate.

Stoppage time strike seals Wolves win over Liverpool

Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves as Andre’s stoppage-time strike sealed a dramatic victory for the Premier League’s bottom club on Tuesday.

Premier League considering major VAR overhaul

English football could become the latest sport to introduce a “coach’s challenge” system for VAR decisions, with the FA keen to explore trials.

Liverpool’s £60m signing sidelined for season

Liverpool-bound defender Jeremy Jacquet will undergo shoulder surgery after suffering an injury in Rennes’ Ligue 1 clash with Lens in early February.

Pirates defend summit in Polokwane

Orlando Pirates head to Polokwane City with momentum on their side, but aware that little separates the contenders at the top of the PSL table.

Sundowns face key test at Loftus

Level on points with Pirates, Sundowns host Golden Arrows knowing goal difference could prove decisive in a tightening Betway Premiership title race.

Bafana, Banyana unveil stylish 2026 World Cup kit

Adidas and SAFA have revealed South Africa’s 2026/27 home jersey, a modern tribute to the iconic 2010 design and the nation’s 12 official languages.

Chiefs seek response at Richards Bay

Kaizer Chiefs travel to Richards Bay after a humiliating Soweto derby defeat, with their Premiership campaign at a delicate stage.

Mbappe in Paris for knee treatment

France captain Kylian Mbappe was in Paris Monday for treatment on a knee injury but no surgery is planned, the Real Madrid superstar’s entourage told AFP.