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German Bundesliga March 20, 2020

Hard work continues behind the scenes at Bayern

Bayern Munich manager Hans Flick has assured supporters the players are working hard behind the scenes ahead of a hopeful return to Bundesliga action. With the Bundesliga being suspended until further notice amid the coronavirus outbreak, Bayern players…

Spanish La Liga March 20, 2020

Zidane to remain in charge of Real Madrid next season

Zinedine Zidane will remain Real Madrid head coach next season, according to reports in Spain. The Frenchman has a contract at the Bernabeu until 2022 but Real's hierarchy intended to assess his position in the summer, with former…

England English Premier League March 20, 2020

Former Spurs striker Berbatov believes Mourinho deserves more time

Dimitar Berbatov insists the Tottenham hierarchy should not make any rash decisions regarding Jose Mourinho's future and give him until the end of the season at least. Initially promising results after the Portuguese replaced Mauricio Pochettino in November…

PSL March 20, 2020

Steve Barker pleased with Tanzanian youngster Msengi after PSL debut

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker says he was impressed with Ally Hussein Msengi after the teenager made his PSL debut against Mamelodi Sundowns over a week ago. The 18-year-old was given his first start by Barker in…

England English Premier League March 20, 2020

Jeremie Boga would jump at Chelsea reunion

Sassuolo star Jeremie Boga says he would relish the opportunity to return to Chelsea where he had great success as a youth player. Chelsea added Boga to their academy in 2009 and he was handed his first-team debut…

England English Premier League March 19, 2020

Manchester City put Riyad Mahrez contract talks on hold

Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez will have to wait for negotiations over a new contract to begin, with club chiefs reportedly in no rush to discuss an extension. Reports at the weekend claimed the Algeria winger was looking…

PSL March 19, 2020

Matsatsantsa’s Siyabonga Nhlapo feels that outstanding defenders need more recognition

SuperSport full-back Siyabonga Nhlapo wants to see the PSL introduce a Tackle of the Season award to recognise exceptional defenders. The league already has a Defender of the Season award, which was introduced in 2015, but Nhlapo feels…

England English Premier League March 19, 2020

Chelsea legend lauds Reece James’ impressive development

Former Chelsea defender Paulo Ferreira has praised the rapid improvement he's seen from youngster Reece James.The 20-year-old has made 17 appearances this season in the Premier League, with coach Frank Lampard trying to give the club’s youngsters…

England English Premier League March 19, 2020

Arsenal players set to return to training on Tuesday

Arsenal players are set to return to training next Tuesday after their spell of self-isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic. Head coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19 last week, prompting Arsenal's game at Brighton to be postponed…

PSL March 19, 2020

Stellies January arrival Sinkala hails “more competitive” PSL

Stellenbosch FC and Zambian midfielder Nathan Sinkala says that the PSL is a "more competitive league" than the DRC top-flight since joining in January. Sinkala arrived at the winelands outfit with great pedigree with many amazed at how Stellies…