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Portugal coach expresses confidence in Joao Felix’s impact at Barcelona

In anticipation of Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier clash against Luxembourg, manager Roberto Martinez voiced his strong support for Joao Felix's potential impact at Barcelona this season. Felix's last-minute loan transfer to Barcelona from Atletico Madrid, where he had…

Juventus star Paul Pogba faces suspension over positive test for testosterone

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended by Italy's national anti-doping tribunal after returning an adverse sample. The France international tested positive for testosterone in a random drugs test following Juventus' Serie A game against Udinese on August…

Paul Pogba says he almost quit football over alleged blackmail plot

Paul Pogba says he was almost driven to walk away from football after allegedly being blackmailed by an organised crime gang. The 30-year-old midfielder's brother Mathias was detained in September 2022 on suspicion of involvement in the alleged plot,…

Wilfred Ndidi: Nigeria can’t afford to miss the 2026 World Cup

Wilfred Ndidi insists Nigeria will fight tooth and nail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after missing out on the last showpiece. The West African team failed to qualify for the previous World Cup, hosted in Qatar.…

Bafana Bafana expected to ring the changes for friendly against DRC

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is expected to ring the changes for the friendly international against Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday. Broos watched as his charges played to a disappointing goalless draw against southern African neighbours…

Lebo Mothiba’s heart belongs to Mamelodi Sundowns

In a heartfelt revelation, Bafana Bafana forward Lebo Mothiba shared his unwavering support for Mamelodi Sundowns, declaring that the reigning DStv Premiership champions would be his top choice if he ever returned home. Mothiba, the 27-year-old striker, traced his…

Injury blow strikes Bayer Leverkusen as Arthur sidelined

Bayer Leverkusen's impressive Bundesliga campaign has taken an unfortunate turn as they prepare to contend without young sensation Arthur. The Brazilian, signed for €7 million from America Mineiro, was making strides in Germany's top flight before sustaining an injury…

Edward Motale: Orlando Pirates’ form sends chills down my spine

Orlando Pirates, coming off a second-place finish in the 2022/23 DStv Premiership, have kicked off the new season with a bang. Currently positioned fourth in the league, they have amassed seven points from four games, showcasing one loss, one…

Gary Cahill: Chelsea’s talented young squad will need time to gel

Former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes the club have built a formidable squad via the transfer market, but he also knows the players need time to adapt. Chelsea have raised eyebrows with the cash they've splashed on players over…

Thierry Henry: Pep Guardiola ‘opened my eyes’ to the power of pressing

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has revealed that Pep Guardiola was the manager who made him aware of the impact a pressing forward can have on a defence. Henry, who notched up 49 goals and 27 assists for Barcelona between…

Dominic Isaacs urges Kaizer Chiefs patience as they target Mamelodi Sundowns

Former Kaizer Chiefs stalwart Dominic Isaacs has provided valuable insights ahead of the MTN8 semi-final second leg clash, suggesting that the AmaKhosi should exploit the absence of Mamelodi Sundowns' key players, Themba Zwane and Peter Shalulile, in two weeks.…

STATE OF PLAY – DStv Premiership bottom 4

Mlu Mdletshe assesses the bottom four clubs in the DStv Premiership as they approach the international break. Can they seize this opportunity to revitalize their campaigns and make a turnaround? CAPE TOWN CITY Cape Town City’s only two wins…