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Real Madrid's pursuit of a sensational reunion with Jose Mourinho may not be straightforward, with the true cost of prising the Portuguese manager away from Benfica now coming to light. The presence of a specific break clause in the manager's current contract means Benfica will be entitled to a hefty compensation fee should he depart for the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Amakhosi midfielder insists the Soweto giants are finally hitting their stride after a season of steady growth in the Premier Soccer League. The creative spark, popularly known as ‘Mshini’, believes the Glamour Boys have turned a corner after sealing a top-three finish to secure a return to continental competition.

Roberto Martinez has dismissed any suggestion that Cristiano Ronaldo's move to the Saudi Pro League has diminished his effectiveness on the international stage. Following a scouting mission to Riyadh, the Portugal head coach expressed his admiration for the veteran striker’s enduring hunger and physical condition as he prepares for another World Cup.

Chelsea and Roc Nation Sports International have entered a new strategic partnership in an effort to boost the Premier League club's growth, specifically in the United States. The partnership comes just weeks after Roc Nation announced that the organization had partnered with another club, Polish side KS Cracovia.

Egypt 2026 kits revealed - from deep rich tones to bringing the desert sands to life.

The Premier League has officially unveiled the eight-man shortlist for the 2025-26 Player of the Season award, including England World Cup squad hopeful Morgan Gibbs-White. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Arsenal talisman Declan Rice are also in the running for the prestigious prize as the campaign nears its conclusion.

The Usuthu boss has thrown his weight behind the second-placed team in the final stretch of the Betway Premiership title race. With the Buccaneers breathing down the necks of Mamelodi Sundowns, Zwane believes the Soweto giants have finally reached the level required to end their long wait for league glory.

Senegal 2026 kits revealed - from adding a new rhythm to the national colours to a golden colourway.

The Masandawana midfielder has opened up about the growing pressure cooker inside Chloorkop, admitting that the heat is well and truly on the Tshwane giants as they gear up for a season-defining continental scrap. With the domestic race slipping through their fingers, the Brazilians find themselves in the rare, uncomfortable position of having to prove they haven't lost their clinical edge.

Michael Carrick has earned a surprise nomination for the Premier League Manager of the Season award following his extraordinary transformation of Manchester United since January. The former United midfielder has been recognised alongside established figures like Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, despite only managing 15 Premier League games this term.

Paris Saint-Germain have officially extended their dominance over French football, securing their 14th Ligue 1 title following a professional 2-0 victory against RC Lens. While winning has become the norm at the Parc des Princes, head coach Luis Enrique insists that the 2025-26 campaign provided unique challenges that made the final celebrations even sweeter.

The Sea Robbers forward Andre de Jong has seen his dreams of representing New Zealand at the upcoming tournament crushed. Despite a return to the international fold earlier this year, the versatile attacker has been left out of the All Whites' final 26-man roster for the global showpiece.

Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly prepared to quit AC Milan at the end of the season following a complete breakdown in his relationship with club advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Despite returning to the San Siro with high ambitions in 2025, the veteran coach is said to be exhausted by internal boardroom friction and the team's alarming decline in form.

Ghana 2026 kits revealed - from adding a new rhythm to the national colours to a golden colourway.

Arne Slot has provided a definitive update on Harvey Elliott's future at Anfield following a frustrating loan spell at Aston Villa. The Liverpool manager confirmed that the young midfielder will rejoin the first-team squad for pre-season training after failing to secure regular minutes under Unai Emery.

Hansi Flick has lauded the burgeoning talent within Barcelona's youth ranks following a surprising 1-0 defeat to relegation-threatened Deportivo Alaves. Although the result officially ends the newly-crowned La Liga champions' ambitions of reaching a historic 100-point milestone, the German coach remained upbeat regarding the development of his squad's fringe players.

Paraguay 2026 kits revealed - from the classic stripes to a new camouflage print.

All you need to know about New Zealand's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Ousmane Dembele has spoken out regarding his chances of securing back-to-back Ballon d'Or awards after Paris Saint-Germain officially clinched the 2025-26 Ligue 1 title on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old provided an assist in a 2-0 win over Lens to ensure Luis Enrique's side remained the dominant force in French football.

Utility man Thapelo Morena has revealed how the heartbreak of last season’s continental failure is driving the squad ahead of their CAF Champions League final against the Moroccan challengers. The Brazilians are back on the grandest stage for the second year running, desperate to exorcise the ghosts of their recent narrow miss.

The year is 2024 and the former Morocco captain had started to forge a career in coaching at club level after cutting his teeth with a controversial spell at Algeria's national team. At the beginning of that season he landed one of the biggest club jobs in African football with Congolese giants AS Vita Club. But it did not last long as he sensationally quit a few months later in a televised post-match press conference here in South Africa.

Arne Slot has insisted he expects to remain in the Liverpool dugout next season despite a disappointing campaign that has seen the Reds struggle to defend their Premier League crown. The Dutchman has faced mounting pressure from sections of the Anfield faithful as his side battles to secure a place in the Champions League.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed suggestions that the appointment of Xabi Alonso as head coach was an error, despite his tenure ending prematurely in January. Speaking during an extensive television interview, the Los Blancos chief also addressed the contract situation of Vinicius Junior, insisting there is no immediate urgency to extend the Brazilian's current deal.

Bayern Munich have made a significant breakthrough in their pursuit of Anthony Gordon after reportedly agreeing on personal terms with the Newcastle United winger. But the Bavarian giants will face a hurdle with Gordon's high price tag, and will try to persuade the Premier League club to lower their asking price.

Arne Slot has provided a significant fitness update ahead of Liverpool’s crucial Premier League encounter away at Aston Villa on Friday night. While talismanic forward Mohamed Salah is prepared to make his return following a two-match injury absence, the Reds may be forced to navigate the fixture without influential playmaker Florian Wirtz due to a sudden illness.

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Phil Foden after he inspired Manchester City to a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace, moving within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. The England international was the architect of the win, providing two sublime assists on his first league start since March to ensure the title race goes to the wire.

Inter have secured their first domestic double in 16 years following a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Lazio in the Coppa Italia final at the Stadio Olimpico. Captain Lautaro Martinez led the celebrations, praising the transformative impact of head coach Cristian Chivu in guiding the Nerazzurri back to the pinnacle of Italian football this season.

Joel ‘Fire’ Masilela has launched a blistering attack on the Brazilians’ tactician following the club's shock 3-2 defeat to the Rockets on Tuesday. The former winger dismissed the coach's complaints regarding fixture congestion and accused him of failing to manage the squad effectively during the title run-in.