Gareth Southgate has challenged disappointed Trent Alexander-Arnold to fight his way back into his Euro 2020 plans after surprisingly overlooking the Liverpool right-back for England’s World Cup qualifiers. (more…)
Paul Pogba made a staring return from injury as he inspired Manchester United to a 1-0 win over AC Milan in their Uefa Europa League second leg encounter on Thursday evening which saw the Red Devils progress to the quarters with a 2-1 aggregate win.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 3-0 loss against Dinamo Zagreb after extra-time which saw them eliminated from the Europa League with a 3-2 aggregate loss, while Arsenal lost 1-0 at home against Olympiacos but progressed to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 aggregate win.
Mamelodi Sundowns striker Mauricio Affonso says he is happy to be back on the field following a lengthy spell on the sidelines because of injury, but admits it will take a while until he is back to his best.
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt says his side need the rest that the upcoming Fifa international break will bring because his players are mentally fatigued, but first they need to get through Sunday’s Soweto derby.
Bafana Bafana could lose another overseas-based player from the squad due to do battle in two crucial Afcon qualifiers against Ghana and Sudan later this month, with Keagan Dolly now set to miss the clash.
Barcelona’s new president, Joan Laporta, has said he will try to persuade Lionel Messi to stay at the club in his inauguration ceremony at the Nou Camp.
Chelsea and Bayern Munich secured the last remaining two Champions League quarter-final places on Wednesday night.
Boss Hansi Flick has vowed Bayern Munich will stick with their high-risk strategy after reaching the last eight of the Champions League.