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Jose Mourinho once fly-kicked a table in the Chelsea dressing room in a fit of rage, former Blues winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has revealed. Mourinho famously dubbed himself 'The Special One' following his first Chelsea appointment in 2004. The Portuguese boss guided the west London side to ample success across two separate stints at the Stamford Bridge helm.

Sadio Mane was given a hero's welcome by his Al-Nassr teammates following Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations success. Mane captained the Lions of Teranga to a second AFCON triumph in their history in Morocco last weekend as Senegal claimed a drama-filled 1-0 win over the tournament hosts courtesy of Pape Gueye's extra-time winner in Rabat.

The 30-year-old was the subject of transfer talk before the start of the current season after missing training amid rumours he was pushing for a move overseas. Now he is back in the headlines during this January transfer window, this time being linked with Masandawana’s fierce rivals, the Buccaneers. The defender has since taken time to respond to the latest rumours.

Chelsea midfielder Dario Essugo has suffered a setback in his bid to return to action following a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The 20-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Portuguese powerhouse Sporting CP last summer but has been restricted to just three Club World Cup outings following his arrival. Now Essugo faces another month out after a freak incident in training.

Everton star Jack Grealish's season may be over with the on-loan attacker set to undergo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot. Grealish joined the Toffees from Manchester City last summer and has become a key man for David Moyes' side, starting 18 of 22 league games for the Merseyside outfit. However, the 30-year-old is potentially unlikely to feature again this campaign.

Cole Palmer is believed to be 'untouchable' amid reports that the attacker is homesick and is hoping to leave Chelsea. A boyhood Manchester United fan, Palmer has been linked with a move to Old Trafford and a return to Manchester having left City for the Blues in 2023. Since making the move to Stamford Bridge, he has gone on to become a key player for the west London side.

GOAL gives you the details to follow the Soweto giants' trip to Polokwane for a Premier Soccer League date with Babina Noko at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. It is the Buccaneers' first match of 2026, and they would want to build on the momentum they left off last year, as they showed seriousness in their fight for the league title. They come up against a team that beat them in their first PSL match of the season in October 2025.

Barcelona supremo Joan Laporta has been criticised by presidential rivals over his decision to call elections before the end of the season. The Catalan giants are owned by their members, meaning they have the chance to vote in a new club president every five years. Laporta was sworn in back in 2021, and had to call an election before the end of June.

Wayne Rooney watched on incognito as his son, Kai, made his first Old Trafford appearance for Manchester United. The Red Devils' Under-18s took on Derby in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup at the Theatre of Dreams on Friday night and claimed a 2-1 win to book their place in the next round. Darren Fletcher's side are one of the favourites to go the distance in the competition this season.

Three years on from his seismic arrival at Chelsea after one of the most dramatic transfer sagas in recent memory, Enzo Fernandez is facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge. Supposedly growing disillusioned with life under BlueCo, the midfielder has been linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs - and his current employers are said to be willing to do business.

Michael Carrick’s first game back in charge of Manchester United was a euphoric occasion, with his side’s dominant win over Manchester City bringing a smile to every person present at Old Trafford. Well, almost every person. Benjamin Sesko did not get on the pitch during the 2-0 win, raising questions about his place in Carrick’s thoughts and his team for the rest of the season.

Inter Miami CF have signed goalkeepers Rocco Ríos Novo and Luis Barraza on permanent deals, terminating the contract of veteran Óscar Ustari in the process. Ríos Novo spent last season with the club and started in the MLS Cup final. Separately, defender Tomás Avilés will join CF Montréal on loan for more playing time.

U.S. Men's National Team striker Patrick Agyemang scored another goal on Friday to continue his recent hot streak with Derby County. Agyemang, who joined Derby this past summer, helped earn his side a 1-1 draw with West Brom. The 25-year-old now has eight league goals in 24 matches this season. The Rams now sit eighth on the table.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been told to "go for it" in the January transfer window as they bid to secure a Premier League promotion. The Red Dragons were the Championship's biggest spenders over the summer and they are now within touching distance of the play-offs. As a result, ex-defender Curtis Davies thinks they should "double down" and invest again this month.

Michael Carrick has hailed Kobbie Mainoo's "quality" and admits he is enjoying working with the young Manchester United midfielder. The 20-year-old was relegated to being a fringe player under former Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim as he did not quite fit into his 3-4-3 system. However, it appears that the England international will get more of a chance under interim boss Carrick.

The South African winger is enjoying his football again after struggles with Orlando Pirates and the defending Premier Soccer League champions. The 32-year-old delivered in the Botola Pro League before inviting suitors from other countries. Nyoso is now set for a new challenge, hoping to sustain his form.

Liverpool will reportedly recall on-loan Roma defender Kostas Tsimikas if Andy Robertson joins Tottenham this month. The Scotland international is out of contract at Anfield this summer and has struggled for game time following Milos Kerkez's arrival. As Spurs begin talks with the 31-year-old, the Reds may bring back their Greek full-back as cover.

Manchester United were reportedly 'stunned' to learn that a deal for Arsenal-linked Benjamin Sesko was on last summer. The Slovenian international looked set to swap RB Leipzig for the Gunners, but Mikel Arteta's men swooped for prolific Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres instead. That left the door open for United to sign Sesko and now the two strikers will face one another this weekend.

Masandawana's quest to get maximum points against Blue Wave was unsuccessful as they ended up not capitalising on the home ground advantage. This was their second game in a row in Group C that they have failed to collect maximum points following their 0-0 draw with MC Alger of Rhulani Mokwena in Matchday two. The Brazilians have now managed a win and two draws in their pool.

Liam Rosenior says he has spoken to Cole Palmer about his Chelsea future amid talk of the playmaker being homesick. The 23-year-old grew up in Manchester and reports emerged earlier this week claiming he misses his hometown. However, Blues boss Rosenior insists that the England international is "very happy" at Stamford Bridge and that "every player has problems".

Everton have announced Jack Grealish has suffered a stress fracture to his foot, which could reportedly sideline the winger for around two months. The 30-year-old joined the Toffees on a season-long loan from Manchester City at the start of the season in the hope of earning more regular game time. However, this latest injury has put his dreams of being named in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup in jeopardy.

Pep Guardiola insists he knows why Manchester City are struggling after a wretched week of results. City were flying high heading into the Manchester derby, but a convincing loss at Old Trafford, followed by a chastening defeat against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League, has changed the mood around Etihad Stadium. Despite that, Guardiola is staying calm and says they have time to turn things around.

FIFA has raised the bar for women’s club football by unveiling a record-breaking prize pool for the first-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. The 2026 champions will earn USD 2.3 million, the highest single payout in the history of the women’s club game, as the new intercontinental tournament makes its debut in London.

The defending Premier Soccer League champions have been working hard to ensure they retain their quality players. Masandawana are hoping to retain their South African top-flight crown despite winning it for the last eight seasons in a row. Furthermore, the Brazilians hope to make a statement in the Nedbank Cup as well as the CAF Champions League.

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

Manchester United appear to have taken the next step in their Old Trafford regeneration plan. In 2025, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe announced a bold initiative to build an ambitious new 100,000-seater stadium on the same site as the current ground. After months of silence on this topic, the Red Devils have provided an update on this gigantic operation.

Chelsea have been slapped with a £150,000 fine by the Football Association after a water bottle was thrown towards the Aston Villa dugout in their Stamford Bridge clash. The object was hurled at Villa's coaches during their 2-1 win at the Blues in late December. The west London team decided against contesting the charge and now they have received a hefty punishment for this "dangerous act".

Michael Carrick has confirmed he played no role in Manchester United's decision to release Casemiro at the end of the season. The Brazilian's contract with the Red Devils will expire at the end of the campaign and the club has confirmed he will not extend his stay at Old Trafford. Speaking in a pre-match press conference before United's clash with Arsenal, interim manager Carrick admitted Casemiro is "desperate" to finish on a high.

The Buccaneers return to action after the 2025 AFCON break with a tricky Premier Soccer League trip to Polokwane, where they face Babina Noko at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. The Buccaneers are out to reclaim the two-point cushion they held before the break, having been knocked off the summit after Mamelodi Sundowns shot to the top on Monday. Adding spice to the encounter, they come up against one of only two sides to have beaten them in the league this season.