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The Glamour Boys failed to turn up for the party at the FNB Stadium as their traditional rivals, the Buccaneers, literally walked on them. The technical team made some big calls on the material day that didn't work as anticipated from the first to the final whistle. The hosts could have easily got a hiding, but their opponents missed some big chances.

Babina Noko will be paying a visit to the Tshwane outfit, setting up a clash that promises intensity. The last meeting between these sides saw Sundowns claim maximum points with a 2-0 win over a resilient Limpopo side. This time, both teams head into the fixture in need of points, with their eyes firmly set on the league title, currently a tightly contested race among the top four.

The former United States head coach Gregg Berhalter has heaped praise upon Weston McKennie after the Juventus midfielder continued his resurgence in Italy. The former Schalke player has been reborn this season and become integral to a new look Juventus side, even filling in as a makeshift centre-forward to great effect for the Old Lady at times this campaign.

A hat-trick from Lamine Yamal ensured Barcelona stretched their lead at the top of La Liga to four points with an impressive 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday. The winger was sensational as he helped himself to three goals and the first match ball of his career. Barcelona made light work of the third best side in Spain this season and extended their advantage over Real Madrid, who play on Monday.

Liverpool beat West Ham United 5-2 in a remarkable Premier League fixture on Saturday. Arne Slot's side were indebted to the magic of Hugo Ekitike, who scored and assisted in a nervy defensive display, as the Reds let the Hammers back into the game not once but twice.

Erling Haaland was a surprise absentee from Manchester City's squad to face Leeds United in the Premier League at Elland Road on Saturday, with the superstar striker missing out through a minor injury. Haaland leads the Golden Boot standings but will have to wait until midweek at the earliest to get back on the goals trail after missing out on the trip to Yorkshire.

A promising season is crumbling as the Glamour Boys supporters witness a familiar disappointing story after the latest defeat in the South African top-tier. The Burundian tactician has admitted that his charges were outsmarted by their traditional rivals, who are favourites, alongside Mamelodi Sundowns, to go all the way.

Bafana Bafana are heavily powered by players plying their trade in the Premier Soccer League; that local pedigree has helped turn them into a formidable force on the African continent. A former star who enjoyed a glittering club career across Europe has been charmed by what he has witnessed in South Africa’s domestic scene, insisting the structure and brand of football on display are qualities worth emulating.

Real Madrid's pursuit of Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri could be intensified as the Spanish giants were set a price tag. The English club are supposedly open to letting their key player go, but would require a sizeable fee to part with his services. However, with Rodri's contract set to expire at the end of next season, Madrid may strike a bargain.

Both the Glamour Boys and the Sea Robbers came into Saturday's game desperate for maximum points after recent back-to-back losses. While the Ghost needed victory to make it five PSL wins in a row, their hosts wanted to ensure they remain in contention by claiming three points to keep alive their dream of ending the season with silverware.

Michael Carrick has hinted that Manchester United may offer centre-back Harry Maguire a new deal at Old Trafford. Maguire's current contract expires at the end of the season, though the England international is keen to prolong his stay at the club. Maguire has come back into favour at United after Carrick succeeded Ruben Amorim at the United helm.

Paris Saint-Germain have seen a controversial request ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 clash with Chelsea next month approved by the LFP. The Parisian powerhouse will welcome the Blues to the Parc des Princes in a little over a week before the return leg at Stamford Bridge the following week as Luis Enrique's side seek to defend their European crown.

Chelsea have been advised to consider a transfer swoop for Darwin Nunez, with Marcel Desailly telling the Blues why the ex-Liverpool forward could end up being another Dennis Bergkamp. The mercurial Uruguayan striker endured a tough spell at Anfield, but a World Cup winner believes that he could thrive in the right surroundings - as Bergkamp once did at Arsenal.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool, among others, have been told how much it will cost to lure Newcastle's star players away from St. James' Park this summer. A host of key Magpies players have been linked with departures in recent months as Premier League rivals seek to exploit their sub-par season to boost their own respective squads.

Although the Brazilians are in a neck-to-neck battle for the Premier Soccer League title, their performance has not been convincing. Questions about Downs' ability to compete arise because the Tshwane giants are struggling to score goals and even to win in very convincing ways. While all these happen, it is the coach that has had to deal with immense pressure and criticism.

The Tshwane giants have long set high standards, and unfortunately, the recent performances have raised questions. The tight league title race has placed the Chloorkop outfit under intense pressure, but Motsepe believes these challenges can be overcome through mutual understanding between the fans and the technical team, as well as the management's long-term goals for the club.

Andre Onana has been backed to fight for his Manchester United place once his loan spell with Trabzonspor comes to a close in the summer. The Cameroon international moved to the Turkish Super Lig side for the season last September following the arrival of Senne Lammens from Belgian side Antwerp. The 23-year-old has since established himself as first choice at Old Trafford.

Sam Kerr has revealed her self-doubt and has explained why she still isn't "100 per cent" after her spell on the sidelines with a knee injury. The Australian suffered an ACL injury during a warm weather training camp in Morocco with Chelsea in January 2024 that restricted the forward to just eight Women's Super League appearances last season.

Wayne Rooney has revealed the odd gift that he once received from Argentine icon Diego Maradona, with the Manchester United legend still having that present at home. The ex-England international had been competing for the Red Devils in Champions League action when he enjoyed a surprise meeting with World Cup winner Maradona at a Chinese restaurant.

Arsenal are on the right path to unlocking Viktor Gyokeres' full potential, according to head coach Mikel Arteta. The Swede moved to the Premier League leaders in a deal worth an initial £54.8m last summer having shone for Sporting CP. Gyokeres scored 39 league goals and registered an additional seven assists as the Portuguese powerhouse pipped rivals Benfica to the title.

Former Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has revealed how much he suffered when he first joined the club in 2019. In an honest and open interview, the player gave an insight into his struggles to adapt to his new life after leaving his friends and family behind in London. And he revealed the lengths he would go to in order to stay in touch with his loved ones.

A legal battle could be looming as the forward accuses the two football bodies of failure to enforce an order by FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Since the world governing body ordered that the former Amakhosi star be paid his dues, that has not happened. Now, the two football administrative bodies find themselves in a difficult position given the new steps taken by the player.

The 24-year-old has become one of the most talked-about talents at Chloorkop, with the second half of the season highlighting a significant improvement for the Cape Town-born midfielder. Among those impressed is former Sundowns captain Hlompho Kekana, who has publicly backed him as the best midfielder in the country.

Sydney Sweeney has been praised for her dribbling skills after showing off her football ability at the Jose Alvalade Stadium after Sporting CP's 3-0 win over Estoril on Friday night. The Hollywood superstar surprised fans after making an unexpected pitch appearance at full time and showcased her fancy footwork following the Liga Portugal clash.

Real Madrid winger Rodrygo has explained why Cristiano Ronaldo is responsible for his biggest regret. The Brazil international has always considered Portuguese GOAT Ronaldo to be his “role model”. They have both passed through Santiago Bernabeu, but not at the same time. Rodrygo is still cursing his luck at having missed out on the chance to play alongside CR7.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has been left "confused" after hitting an unwanted career high at the club. The French forward is enjoying an impressive campaign to date having struck 23 times across 23 league outings for the Spanish giants. However, Mbappe has seen his playing time restricted owing to a series of ongoing injury issues.

The Tshwane giants face a tough challenge of defending the league crown after a dominance that has stretched for eight seasons straight. What makes it an even more entertaining race is the fact that the two Soweto giants are pushing hard and Downs are inconsistent. As the marathon intensifies, the defending champions have been told not to look for favours elsewhere but must do it by themselves.

Mohamed Salah is "increasingly likely" to leave Liverpool this summer as the Reds look to avoid losing the Egypt international on a free next year. Salah has a little over 12 months left to run on the two-year contract extension he signed last April and Liverpool would be happier to cash in on the forward rather than let him see out his deal.

Former England boss Gareth Southgate has sought to distance himself from reports suggesting that he could make a return to club management with Manchester United. The 55-year-old stepped down from his role with the Three Lions after enduring more European Championship heartache in 2024. Rather than heading back to the dugout, Southgate is planning to star in a “different movie”.