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The arrival of the 27-year-old at Soweto was seen as a revival of his career following a disappointing spell in Pretoria, and the Bucs faithful quickly took to him. But recently he has struggled to live up to the promising glimpses he once showed. Injuries have also played a part in his setbacks. With his one-year contract soon expiring, time is running out for the playmaker, and fans, along with former players, are beginning to debate whether he has done enough to earn a long-term stay at Mayfair.

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has urged his former club to make a bold move to sign Brazilian teenage sensation Endrick. The highly gifted attacker is currently starring in France for Lyon, on loan from Real Madrid, and Evra believes he would be a great fit for the Red Devils.

Manchester United’s decision to sell Scott McTominay in 2024 remains a “big surprise”, with the all-action midfielder thriving in Italy with Napoli. The history books have been rewritten there, with former Scotland international Gary McAllister telling GOAL why a break from tradition by the Red Devils has generated some uncomfortable questions at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho's highly anticipated homecoming to Benfica has turned into a nightmare. Club legend Alvaro Magalhaes has pulled no punches, labeling the season a "complete disaster" as the Eagles struggle to keep pace in the Liga Portugal title race.

Former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of wounding following an alleged fight at a golf club. The incident in question is said to have taken place on the evening of Sunday, March 8 at a sporting facility on Merseyside. It is claimed that Barton was taken into custody by local police.

UD Almeria have moved into the automatic promotion spots in Spain's Segunda Division following a commanding 3-0 victory over Cultural Leonesa. The result has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently acquired a 25% stake in the Andalusian club. As the promotion race intensifies, the Al-Nassr captain has been quick to voice his support for the project from afar.

Hansi Flick has hailed teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, claiming his development mirrors that of Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona boss believes the 19-year-old is ready for the highest level ahead of the club's crunch Champions League last-16 tie against Newcastle.

Manchester United academy star Kai Rooney has taken a significant step in his professional development by signing with Triple S Sports Management, the high-profile agency that has long represented his father, Wayne, and helped broker Harry Maguire's record transfer to Old Trafford. The 16-year-old forward is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents within the Carrington setup, and this representation deal signals a major milestone in his burgeoning career.

Legendary former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has questioned why fans that marred the latest Old Firm derby, those “wearing masks and punching police”, are being allowed to dictate how long managers spend in any given post. Wilfried Nancy lasted just 33 days in charge at Parkhead this season, while ex-Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou was given only 39 at Nottingham Forest.

The tension at Naturena reached boiling point after a disastrous run of form saw the Amakhosi faithful demanding immediate changes to the coaching team during a protest march to the club's training ground over the weekend. And now, the leader of that group has reiterated their demands.

Joan Laporta has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid as he runs for a third term as Barcelona president, accusing them of controlling Spanish refereeing for over seven decades. Amid ongoing scrutiny over the Negreira case, Laporta claims Barca are the victims of a calculated smear campaign orchestrated from the capital.

Chiefs Sporting Director has set the record straight on claims that the club has become overly reliant on signing free agents. Amakhosi have come under heavy criticism from a frustrated fanbase following a dismal run of form, with the squad’s depth questioned for some time, particularly after the Soweto giants opted not to participate in the January transfer window. However, Motaung Jr insists the club’s current recruitment strategy remains both ambitious and well-structured.

Feyenoord have reportedly made a definitive decision on Robin van Persie's position after a crunch board meeting. The Manchester United legend faced open hostility from the stands during a disappointing draw with NAC on Sunday, which left Feyenoord 19 points adrift of Eredivisie leaders PSV.

Wayne Rooney has been making unfortunate headlines again, with it being reported that the Manchester United legend is “really irritating” wife Coleen. The former England captain was recently spotted drinking until the early hours of the morning at a pre-Brit Awards party in Manchester. He was joined by two mystery women, leading to patience among friends and family of his long-term partner “wearing thin”.

Former Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has officially committed his international future to Austria. The Borussia Dortmund star, who represented England at youth level, is now set to link up with former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick.

Manchester United fan Frank Ilett has become an internet sensation for refusing to cut his hair until the Red Devils win five consecutive matches. Now, the viral star has appeared in a hilarious new advert revealing his plan for the future if Michael Carrick's side achieve that feat.

The Red and Blues announced the departure of their Cypriot manager, Elias Charalambous, who leaves after a highly successful stint at the Romanian giants that coincided with the arrival of the former Kaizer Chiefs defender. But now, with the current champions finishing seventh on the Superliga table and dropping into the relegation round of the split table and Ngezana struggling to recover from injury, the 28-year-old faces an uncertain future.

Pedro Porro has moved to clarify his relationship with Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor following a visible show of frustration during the club's recent defeat to Crystal Palace. The Spaniard’s outburst sparked rumours of dressing room unrest as Spurs prepare for a daunting Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid. However, Porro has now insisted that Tudor was not the target of his anger.

It has been claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo was once looking to construct a mansion, during his first spell at Manchester United, that would have included a “jacuzzi at the foot of his bed”. Said project never got off the ground, following discussions with planners, and the Portuguese icon - who now owns several luxury houses - left England for Real Madrid in 2009.

It's been a little over two years since Victor Osimhen revealed that he'd made up his mind on which club to join after Napoli. Just three days later, Partenopei president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed that the striker would "go to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or some Premier League team". Osimhen instead ended up in Istanbul playing for Galatasaray, the biggest team in Turkey but not exactly the destination the Nigeria international had in mind when he announced his intention to leave Naples.

When Real Madrid were paired with Manchester City in the Champions League last-16, the groans could be heard all the way from Plaza Mayor to Piccadilly Gardens: 'Again?!' The complaints were entirely predictable and, at some level, understandable. By the end of the second leg next Tuesday, the two teams will have faced each other 11 times in the past five seasons, and on 17 occasions since 2012.

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This time we look back at one of football’s most emotional journeys: Algeria’s road from Gijon to Porto Alegre. From the heartbreak of 1982 to the pride of 2014, it’s the story of a team that turned injustice into identity, and showed the world that, for Algeria, the dream never dies.

Joao Pedro has attributed his explosive recent improvement at Chelsea to the guidance of Liam Rosenior, following the manager's bold claims that the forward now rivals the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Since the coaching change at Stamford Bridge in January, the Brazilian has been spearheading the Blues' push for a top-four Premier League finish.

Dango Ouattara's missed Panenka effort proved costly for Brentford after a 2-2 draw with West Ham at the London Stadium. The Hammers ultimately secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Bees.

After a dramatic build-up surrounding the rescheduling of this fixture due to the Pretoria side’s continental commitments, both teams will be eager to settle matters on the pitch on Tuesday evening with the Pretoria side looking to put pressure on title rivals Pirates who could fall three points behind ahead of their own mid-week match on Wednesday against Richards Bay.

Bayern Munich reportedly have a plan up their sleeve that will bring the transfer talk raging around Harry Kane to a close. They have seen the England captain pass 500 career goals this season, with 130 of those being recorded since moving to Germany in 2023. Exit clauses in his current deal are said to have expired, with an update being delivered on extension plans.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has found himself at the center of a dispute with his neighbours after being reported to the police for an "invasion of privacy." Residents in a Salford high-rise claim the Ballon d'Or winner has been flying a drone, which is an unmanned aerial vehicle, dangerously close to their windows, sparking concerns over voyeurism and breaches of aviation law.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has announced that the Spanish top flight intends to implement fully automated offside technology starting in the 2026-27 season. Moving beyond current semi-automated systems, the league aims to use FIFA-approved microchips embedded within match balls to provide instantaneous decisions. This significant change aims to eradicate human error and the contentious manual selection of video frames.

MLS has issued lifetime bans to Derick Jones and Yaw Yeboah for betting on games while they were playing, the league announced Monday afternoon. The duo bet on numerous games, including ones they were playing in, during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, and after an extensive investigation, have been prevented from playing in the league. Neither player is signed with an MLS club.