Bayern Munich were placed in the same section as Robert Lewandowski’s Barcelona in Thursday’s draw for the Uefa Champions League group stage in Istanbul, while Erling Haaland will face his former club as Manchester City were paired with Borussia Dortmund.
Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas were rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA men’s and women’s player of the year prizes at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday.
Mamelodi Sundowns have officially confirmed that the club have parted ways with Slovakian striker Pavol Šafranko.
Mamelodi Sundowns returned to winning ways and proved too strong for Stellenbosch FC, while Orlando Pirates secured a narrow victory over Marumo Gallants in midweek action of the DStv Premiership.
Cape Town City secured their first win of the season with victory over Kaizer Chiefs, while Swallows FC returned to winning ways with a win over Sekhukhune United in midweek action of the DStv Premiership.
Erik ten Hag secured his first win as Manchester United manager as goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford on Monday.
Enjoy a clip of Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes opening up on his experience with first-team coach Benni McCarthy in Portgual and at Manchester United.
Manchester City staged a thrilling fightback to rescue a 3-3 draw against Newcastle, while Edouard Mendy’s embarrassing blunder condemned Chelsea to a 3-0 defeat at Leeds on Sunday.
Arsenal hammered Bournemouth to sweep to the top of the Premier League, while Harry Kane made history in Tottenham’s victory over Wolves on Saturday.
Manchester United announced on Friday evening that they have agreed to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro in a deal worth up to a reported £60-million ($70m).