Spurs near De Zerbi appointment

Roberto De Zerbi has agreed in principle to take over at Tottenham, with reports linking the Italian to the club’s managerial vacancy.

Watch: How Africa had to fight for its place at the World Cup

This is the story of how Africa had to fight the system for its place at the World Cup.

No manager change ‘at the moment’ – Hopkinson

Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson said on Tuesday the club have no plans “at the moment” to replace Eddie Howe as manager.

Watch: ‘AFCON to expand to 28 teams ‘ – Motsepe

According to L’Équipe, following CAF’s Executive Committee meeting held in Cairo, Egypt, on March 29, CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced that the Africa Cup of Nations will undergo a format change.

How football stars are fuelling chess boom

Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are among the Premier League stars “addicted” to chess, helping to spark a surge in the game’s popularity among younger people.

De Zerbi emerges as Spurs top choice

Tottenham have identified Roberto De Zerbi as their preferred manager, as the club looks to stabilise results and move away from the relegation zone.

Premier League fans turn against VAR

Premier League supporters have called for VAR to be scrapped, with a new FSA survey highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with its effect on games.

Tottenham part ways with Tudor after seven matches

Tottenham parted company with coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent on Sunday after just seven games in charge as they battle to stay in the Premier League.

Motsepe to ‘respect’ CAS decision on AFCON final row

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president  Patrice Motsepe said on Sunday he will “respect” the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on Senegal’s appeal against being stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title.

Klopp rates Salah among Liverpool greats

Jurgen Klopp believes Mohamed Salah’s record will secure his place among Liverpool’s all-time greats, with his numbers setting a high benchmark.