Curtis Jones has opened up on the emotional impact of Mohamed Salah’s impending departure from Liverpool, admitting that it is "tough" to see the legendary forward move on. The Egyptian stunned the Anfield faithful by confirming this season will be his last on Merseyside, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden nine-year stint.
Liverpool's difficult campaign reached a new nadir on Saturday as they were dumped out of the FA Cup by a rampant Manchester City. The 4-0 thrashing at the Etihad Stadium has turned up the heat on manager Arne Slot, who watched his side collapse following a promising start to the quarter-final tie.
The Brazilians midfielder has enjoyed a turnaround in fortunes after a slow start to the season. His recent performances have reignited belief that he could play a key role for Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On top of that, there have been questions about his preparedness to go to Europe.
The Arne Slot era at Liverpool reached a new low on Saturday as the travelling Reds fans turned their backs on the team during a devastating 4-0 FA Cup exit at Manchester City. With the game well beyond reach, thousands of supporters opted for an early exit while making their preferred replacement for the Dutchman crystal clear.
Manchester City forward Rayan Cherki found himself at the centre of a bizarre controversy during Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Liverpool. The Frenchman was forced to offer a sheepish apology after cameras caught him wearing Hugo Ekitike’s shirt while still sitting on the substitutes' bench following a jersey swap with the Liverpool forward.
As Masandawana chase the Premier Soccer League and the CAF Champions League glory, they have to deal with a congested calendar. Given that some of their players form the backbone of the national team, it means they had a limited rest during the international break. Broos was asked whether he was going to consider Downs' calendar, and he said that was not his problem.
Real Madrid weren't clinical enough at one end and were exposed at the other as they fell to a shock, 2-1 defeat against Mallorca on Saturday that lands a massive blow to their La Liga title hopes. Kylian Mbappe had chances aplenty, but the Mallorca defence held firm. Madrid's backline, by contrast, did not, which proved to be the difference on the day - and might be decisive in the title race, too.
Manchester City star Erling Haaland admitted he was "super happy" to have finally ended his wait for another hat-trick as he fired Pep Guardiola’s side into the FA Cup semi-finals. The Norwegian goal-machine was in clinical form at the Etihad Stadium, dismantling a Liverpool side still struggling under Arne Slot.
Arne Slot delivered a blistering assessment of Liverpool's defensive collapse after they were dumped out of the FA Cup following a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City. Despite a competitive opening half-hour, the Reds fell apart as Erling Haaland's clinical hat-trick sent Pep Guardiola's side into a record-extending eighth consecutive semi-final.
The KwaZulu-Natal outfit remains on course to win their first major trophy after reaching the final of South Africa's biggest knockout competition. They now wait for the winner between TS Galaxy and Milford FC, who clash in another semi-final match.
The Polokwane City star has been on an impressive rise, and his consistent performances at club level have earned him recognition and regular call-ups to the national side. However, a former Amakhosi star has questioned why the defender continues to receive limited playing minutes in international matches despite his growing influence.
The Masandawana star is at the sunset of his career, while the Bucs' forward has just begun his career. There has been a raging debate on who will eventually succeed Mshishi given how the experienced playmaker has been influential, especially for his club. President Yama 2000 has shown signs he is ready to step up, but is the debate on who is better coming at the right time?
The 53-year-old coach has warned his players that their record-breaking momentum will mean nothing if they fail to maintain their standards in the Premier Soccer League title race. Despite sitting at the summit of the table, the Portuguese tactician is refusing to let complacency creep into the Chloorkop camp.
Erling Haaland scored his first hat-trick of the season as Manchester City demolished Liverpool 4-0 in a practically perfect FA Cup quarter-final tie at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland bagged a penalty late in the first half and soon followed it with a header to complete a wonderful team move from Pep Guardiola's side, who stormed into the FA Cup semi-finals for an eighth consecutive season.
Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup has been compounded by reports of a pre-match financial dispute. Italy players reportedly requested a massive bonus just days before their shocking elimination in Zenica.
Liverpool crashed out of the FA Cup on Saturday as they fell to a 4-0 quarter-final defeat at Manchester City that heaps more pressure on manager Arne Slot. Despite playing some nice football at times, the Reds were undone in the space of 18 minutes either side of half-time as a hat-trick from Erling Haaland and an Antoine Semenyo strike sealed City's spot in the semi-finals.
Paul Pogba's career in French football has not gone according to plan since his arrival. The French midfielder has seen his debut season in the principality severely disrupted by injury, but the light at the end of the tunnel is now visible. He is finally on the verge of returning to competitive action for Monaco after a frustrating four-month spell on the sidelines.
Newcastle United have confirmed that veteran defender Kieran Trippier will depart the club this summer. The England international was the first major signing of the post-takeover era and played a pivotal role in transforming the Magpies from relegation candidates to trophy winners.
Although it was a night to forget for South Africa, the Chicago Fire defender stood out. It was his first goal for the national team, and this came as he continues to solidify his position with Hugo Broos' setup. After the goal, the former Orlando Pirates star hopes to have more positive impact for the Bafana going forward.
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