France will not back Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation said on Thursday, lining up with Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales. FIFA confirmed last weekend that the 56-year-old Swiss official will stand again. He is so far the only
Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to take control of CD Eldense, the Segunda División club confirmed on Thursday, adding a second Spanish project to his growing ownership portfolio. The inland Alicante side would become Messi’s first professional club as majority owner. In April he bought fifth-tier Cornellà. Eldense sit
Golden Arrows’ Betway Premiership clash with Kaizer Chiefs has been moved from Durban to Mpumalanga, with the fixture now set for Sunday 20 September at Mbombela Stadium. Abafana Bes’thende had been due to host Amakhosi at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on Saturday 19 September. But that plan is now
Thabo Cele is yellow. Mamelodi Sundowns have completed the signing of the former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder on a free transfer, adding European-tested depth to Miguel Cardoso’s engine room. The club framed the arrival in familiar Chloorkop language: “The Yellow Nation has a new face! Join us in welcoming Thabo Cele
PSG opened their Champions League defence with a 6-1 demolition of Slovan Bratislava, while Liverpool came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Anfield. Ferran Torres marked his Champions League debut for Paris Saint-Germain with a hat-trick as the holders dismantled Yaya Touré’s side at the Parc des Princes.
Mamelodi Sundowns beat Siwelele 3-0 at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night to stretch their lead at the top of the Betway Premiership to six points. The Brazilians dominated the first half but were held 0-0 at the break by a stubborn Siwelele side, who had sacked head coach Lehlohonolo Seema
Three years ago, Aden McCarthy was learning his trade in the Kaizer Chiefs youth ranks at Naturena. But now on Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League, the 23-year-old centre-back could be walking out at Old Trafford to face Manchester United. This will be a big reminder of just how
Marumo Gallants have parted ways with head coach Phuti Mohafe and assistant coach Musa Bilankulu, the club confirmed on Wednesday. The decision takes effect immediately, ending Mohafe’s short spell in charge after he was appointed in June from Polokwane City. “Marumo Gallants confirms that the club has parted ways with
Teboho Mokoena wants Mamelodi Sundowns to keep their winning run going when they host Siwelele FC in the Betway Premiership at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. The Brazilians arrive on the back of four straight wins across all competitions. Mokoena was central to the latest one, scoring a late winner
Orlando Pirates have completed the permanent signing of Bheki Mabuza from Marumo Gallants, with two Buccaneers players moving the other way on loan. The club confirmed an agreement has been reached for Mabuza’s return, calling it a homecoming for a player who was previously part of the setup. “The move
