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.
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