Wenger eyes Sanchez deal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has suggested that Paris Saint-German have dropped their interest in Alexis Sanchez in order to pursue a deal for Monaco star Kylian Mbappe.

Caf extends Sundowns and SuperSport deadline

Reigning Caf Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United have been given an extension to register players for their African exploits.

Highlights: Real seal Uefa Super Cup

Real Madrid claimed the Uefa Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in Skopje on Tuesday, despite Romelu Lukaku’s debut goal.

Mourinho hails Lukaku, Matic

Romelu Lukaku earned praise for his competitive Manchester United debut from Jose Mourinho, despite missing an open goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid.

Sanchez out for ‘a while’, confirms Wenger

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez will miss at least two weeks with an abdominal strain picked up before last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Chelsea.

Madrid edge United to win Super Cup

Casemiro and Isco gave Real Madrid a 2-1 Uefa Super Cup win over Manchester United, despite Romelu Lukaku’s debut goal.

My starting eleven will surprise most – Benni

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says he has decided on his starting XI for the MTN8 tie against Polokwane City and it will come as a shock to most, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.

Patosi eager to impress against Polokwane

Cape Town City winger Ayanda Patosi says he is focusing on helping the team progress to the next round of the MTN8 ahead of their clash against Polokwane City on Saturday, writes Dylan Appolis.

Kolasinac could become an EPL great – Walcott

Theo Walcott has described Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac as “an absolute tank” and “an animal”, and says the former Schalke man can become one of the Premier League’s best.

Valverde evasive on Neymar replacement

Following Barcelona’s victory in the Joan Gamper Trophy, coach Ernesto Valverde has not ruled out the prospect of activity in the transfer window.