Zaha returns as Ivory Coast chase AFCON repeat
The Elephants have brought back 33-year-old winger Wilfried Zaha as they gear up to defend their continental crown in Morocco.
Slot backs squad, not Salah saga, after Inter victory
A gritty 1–0 win in Italy brought relief for Liverpool, but Slot stayed firm—no more public sparring over Salah.
Liverpool stun Inter without Salah as Chelsea stumble
A weakened Liverpool edged a 1–0 win in Milan, while Chelsea suffered defeat in Italy and Barcelona powered past Eintracht Frankfurt.
Mbappe misses training ahead of Man City clash
Real Madrid’s French superstar Kylian Mbappe did not come out to train with his team-mates on Tuesday on the eve of his team’s key Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Götze: Yamal far from Leo Messi comparison
Mario Götze described his 2014 World Cup-winning goal as a “unique moment” in his career and believes Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is on a promising trajectory, though still far from comparisons with Lionel Messi.
Salah trains alone as Liverpool brace for Inter test
Mohamed Salah reported to training at Liverpool’s AXA training ground on Tuesday with Arne Slot’s side preparing for their clash with Inter Milan in Italy.
Bafana to face Ghana in final Afcon warm-up
Bafana Bafana will play Ghana next week in their final fixture on home soil before departing for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco.
Under-fire Alonso says Real situation can ‘change quickly’
Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted the situation he is in can swiftly change ahead of a potentially pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday.
Barcelona defence on ‘another level’ now, says Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick claims his team’s defending is now on “another level” after a run of good results.
World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON
A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil.