Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has firmly denied having any involvement in the recent decision made by new France boss Zinedine Zidane to omit midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from the national team squad. The Portuguese coach expressed his surprise at the news but fully supported the move, which allows the player to properly recover from an ongoing groin injury.
West Ham United forward Taty Castellanos has found himself at the centre of a storm following allegations of unsportsmanlike conduct during a heated London derby. The Argentine striker is accused of spitting at Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall in a match that saw old rivalries reignite in the Championship.
The celebrations continued for the Pretoria outfit as they once again raised the South African flag high, securing their place in the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup after overcoming the Asian champions in a closely contested affair. The Brazilians showed their character on the big stage, battling through a tight contest before eventually getting the result they needed to keep their impressive journey alive.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his profound frustration after furious supporters booed his team off the pitch following a dismal 3-2 Premier League defeat. The hostile reaction from the stands came after a catastrophic defensive display against Aston Villa, leaving the winless north London club in an early-season crisis.
Diego Simeone has dismissed any talk of lingering animosity toward Jose Mourinho as the two legendary tacticians prepare to lock horns in Sunday's Madrid Derby. The Atletico Madrid boss insisted he holds nothing but admiration for his Portuguese counterpart ahead of their first competitive meeting in over a decade.
Tottenham's dismal start to the Premier League campaign continued as Aston Villa claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory in North London. Roberto De Zerbi's side remain winless after five league matches, while Unai Emery's visitors picked up their first three points of the season.
Reigning Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele has backed his Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to claim the prestigious prize this year. The French winger praised the former Napoli star's incredible form, although Kvaratskhelia insists he would vote for Dembele to retain the honour.
The Brazilians defender has opened up on his emotional return to the South African national team fold. The experienced wing-back was a surprise inclusion in Pitso Mosimane’s latest selection following a difficult period spent on the sidelines.
Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a strong message regarding player commitment after teenage defender Noahkai Banks opted to represent Germany over the United States. The USMNT boss praised the 19-year-old's honesty but insisted he only wants players desperate to wear the badge.
Former Manchester City and England winger Raheem Sterling has broken his silence on social media after pleading guilty to serious driving offences. The 31-year-old posted a cryptic message following his court appearance for a May incident involving his Lamborghini and nitrous oxide canisters.
Former Buccaneers defender Kamal Sait has challenged aspiring footballers in the lower divisions to maintain elite standards after witnessing the 19-year-old’s meteoric rise. The teenage prospect recently secured a high-profile move to the Soweto giants following his impressive performances for Hope FC in the Second Division.
Maurizio Sarri has opened up on his difficult memories of managing Juventus as he prepares to face his former club with Atalanta. The veteran coach also revealed that Chelsea provided the only positive start of his career as he asks for patience to implement his new tactical system.
Former Amakhosi head coach Cavin Johnson has delivered a stinging assessment of his former club's prospects, claiming they are already out of the running for the Betway Premiership title. The veteran tactician believes the race for the South African crown has narrowed down to just two realistic contenders at this early stage of the campaign.