adminMashaba salutes Sundowns
JOHANNESBURG. — Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba says that it is “high time” that South African clubs take CAF competitions seriously after Mamelodi Sundowns were crowned African soccer champions. On Sunday,…
Misfiring Ronaldo gets backing
MADRID. — Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammates have issued a strong defence of his value to Real Madrid as the Portuguese striker grapples with a barren streak that has sparked a debate…
Pep, Jose face off again
LONDON. — Any suggestion that tomorrow night’s EFL Cup showdown between Manchester United and Manchester City would lack the usual derby intensity has been removed by the gathering pressure on…
Conte humiliates Mourinho
LONDON. — Jose Mourinho reportedly accused Antonio Conte of humiliating him after a disastrous return to Stamford Bridge ended in a tunnel bust-up between members of the back-room staffs following…
Ronaldo, Bale on Ballon d’Or shortlist
PARIS. — Three-time world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo will have to take on Real Madrid teammate Gareth Bale for the Ballon d’Or. Both were on the 2016 shortlist announced…
Wenger apologises
LONDON. — Arsene Wenger has jokingly apologised to Arsenal’s fans for every time he’s made them “suffer” during his 20-year reign. The Frenchman was addressing Arsenal’s shareholders at their annual AGM…
Real back on top
MADRID. — Real Madrid took advantage of Atletico Madrid’s first defeat of the season at Sevilla to move to the top of the Spanish La Liga soccer table as Alvaro…
Wilshere upbeat
BOURNEMOUTH. — Jack Wilshere said he was stepping outside his comfort zone when he joined Bournemouth in August but feels eager to make major strides during his loan spell after…
Gunners frustrated
LONDON. — Tottenham’s stalemate at Bournemouth in the English Premiership on Saturday left Arsenal even more frustrated at the weekend, according to Petr Cech. The Gunners goalkeeper helped ensure Arsene Wenger’s…
Red Devils slammed
LONDON. — Former Manchester United full-backs Gary and Phil Neville have slammed the club’s “garbage” defending after Sunday’s crushing 4-0 defeat to Chelsea in the English Premier League. They also ripped…