Are Portugal World Cup contenders?

After Portugal lost 3-0 to the Netherlands on Monday in an international friendly; questions have been asked about their ability to challenge at the World Cup, DEAN WORKMAN explores.

We’re up against a formidable Sundowns side – McCarthy

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy believes his side’s Nedbank Cup quarter-final against Mamelodi Sundowns has come at the “right” time.

It’s almost impossible to stop Messi – Koke

Atletico Madrid and Spain midfielder Koke admits it is almost impossible to stop Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Arendse confident Sundowns can win treble

Mamelodi Sundowns defender Wayne Arendse believes his side are firm favourites to win the Absa Premiership, Nedbank Cup and the Caf Champions League.

Rummenigge rules out selling Lewandowski to Real

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has ruled out selling Robert Lewandowski, who is reportedly a target for Real Madrid.

Courtois leaves Belgium squad with hamstring injury

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has withdrawn from Belgium’s squad to face Saudi Arabia due to an ongoing hamstring complaint.

Onyango reveals Champions League motivation

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango has revealed the extra motivation he gets from playing in the Caf Champions League.

De Ge, ter Stegen criticise official WC matchball

David de Gea and Marc-Andre ter Stegen have criticised the official World Cup matchball, while Pepe Reina has called for it to be changed ahead of the tournament.

Son: Kane is the best player in the world

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Son Heung-min believes that Harry Kane is the best player in the world.

Kuyt hails ‘incredible’ Salah

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is doing “great things” with his performances this season, according to former Reds forward Dirk Kuyt.