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Carlo Ancelotti content with Real Madrid victory over Union Berlin

In a nail-biting UEFA Champions League opener, Real Madrid displayed their tenacity as they secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Bundesliga side Union Berlin. The record European champions, despite a staggering 32 attempts at goal throughout the match, found…

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt sympathises with under-fire Molefi Ntseki

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt admits it is 'very sad' that Molefi Ntseki has once again been the subject of the Kaizer Chiefs fans frustrations. Ntseki had to be escorted from the field at the Mbombela Stadium last month…

Terrence Dzvukamanja seals SuperSport’s victory over Kaizer Chiefs

SuperSport United secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kaizer Chiefs at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in the DStv Premiership. Bradley Grobler's swift combination with Terrence Dzvukamanja saw the home side take the lead just two minutes into the game.…

Sundowns make it seven from seven with Pirates scalp

Mamelodi Sundowns came out on top in a hard-fought 1-0 DStv Premiership victory over Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium on Wednesday evening. Sundowns took the lead with ten minutes gone. Sipho Mbule did great work to win the ball…

Bayern Munich edge out Manchester United in end-to-end Champions League clash

Bayern Munich beat Manchester United 4-3 in an incident-packed Champions League affair at the Allianz Arena where Harry Kane scored via a penalty. The European heavyweights are at very different stages right now, with the perennial Bundesliga champions second…

Arsenal return to Champions League with a bang

Arsenal enjoyed a fine return to the Champions League as they cruised past PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium. Six years of absence were soon brushed to one side – as were PSV – as a scintillating attacking display…

Kaitano Tembo challenges Richards Bay to build on first win

Richards Bay coach Kaitano Tembo admits it was a relief to pick up a first win of the new DStv Premiership season. The Natal Rich Boyz had managed two draws, alongside three losses before overcoming Swallows away from home…

Big Match Preview: Orlando Pirates v Mamelodi Sundowns

Orlando Pirates will be looking to bounce back from their recent CAF Champions League defeat with a big performance against Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday. The Buccaneers fell to a shock 1-0 defeat to Botswana Premier League champions Jwaneng Galaxy…

UEFA Champions League Fixtures: Matchday 1 Preview (Wednesday Edition)

They are the best teams! They are the best teams! The main event The master! The best! The great teams! The champions A big meeting! A great sporting event! The main event! The master The best! The great teams!…

Daniel Levy: Tottenham have a buy-back clause for Harry Kane

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy included a buy-back clause for Harry Kane, in the deal which saw the club legend leave for Bayern Munich in August. Levy reportedly made the comment - without providing further details - while appearing at…

PSL wrap: Golden Arrows condemn Cape Town Spurs to record PSL defeat

Lungelo Nguse scored a brace to help Golden Arrows to a 2-1 victory that condemns Cape Town Spurs to a sixth consecutive defeat in the PSL this season. The losing run sees Spurs equal the PSL record held by…

Julian Alvarez shines as Man City start Champions League title defence with victory

Julian Alvarez shone as Manchester City came from behind to begin their Champions League defence with a comfortable 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade. The treble winners were stunned when the Serbian champions claimed a shock lead against the…