GOALCAF Champions LeaguePremier Soccer LeagueWinners & losers! Nabi & Mudau flop, Riveiro & Mayo shineGOAL looks at the winners and losers from the weekend’s action while also shining the spotlight on SA talent abroad.
GettyL. MessiInter Miami CF'Find a way to be in DC!' - Messi slammed for Biden snub by ex-USMNT star Lalas Lionel Messi has been slammed for snubbing the chance to go to the White House to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden.
BackpagePremier Soccer LeagueKaizer Chiefs'Stop comparing Chiefs with Pirates! I'm losing hope in Nabi, too many long balls - We need Doctor Khumalo' Amakhosi's woes continue as they begin 2025 with a loss with their former coach Muhsin Ertugral masterminding the Citizens' win.
Getty/GOALM. SalahPremier LeagueSalah draws level with Henry in PL history books & beats Suarez recordMohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead against Manchester United to draw level with Thierry Henry in the Premier League's all-time scoring chart.
Getty/FXWrexhamP. ParkinsonF-bombs ‘with love’! Wrexham accept Parky hairdryer treatmentRyan Barnett says Phil Parkinson F-bombs that amuse Hollywood co-owners are delivered “with love” and Wrexham players accept the hairdryer treatment.
GOAL GFXFan storiesKaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch FC'The coach is right Chiefs don't have quality players! Problems got worse when Arthur Zwane released all senior players'The Amakhosi defender responded to comments made by Nasreddine Nabi amid the Soweto giants' inconsistency this season.
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester UnitedThe Butcher is back! Martinez leads Man Utd to deserved drawThe Argentina defender topped the class as Ruben Amorim's side came out fighting at Anfield to earn a confidence-boosting point
Getty Images/GOALPlayer ratingsLiverpoolIs Trent's head in Madrid?! TAA awful as Liverpool labourAfter a week dominated by rumours regarding his future, the England international had a nightmare at Anfield as Arne Slot's side dropped two points
Wydad ACR. MokwenaSouth Africa'The world was coming to an end' for Mokwena after home 'disaster' as ex-Pirates coach admits to fearing Wydad axeThe ex-Mamelodi Sundowns coach heaved a huge sigh of relief after witnessing his side recover from a humiliating home defeat.
BackpageCAF Confederations CupStellenbosch FCDe Jong’s heroics lead Stellenbosch to crucial Caf Confederation Cup win over Lunda SulThe PSL side fought tooth and nail to secure maximum points, and keep their continental dream alive.
BackpagepixPremier Soccer LeagueCape Town City FC vs Kaizer ChiefsErtugral denies Chiefs chance to get into PSL top-four as CT City humble Nabi's side The Turkman had a winning return to the Premier Soccer League after guiding the Citizens to a victory over Amakhosi on Sunday.
Getty/GOALT. Alexander-ArnoldLiverpool‘Tranmere after this!’ - Keane rubbishes Trent to Real talkRoy Keane has rubbished Trent Alexander-Arnold’s links to Real Madrid, claiming his display against Manchester United will lead to a Tranmere move.
Getty ImagesB. VazquezAustin FCAustin FC reportedly set to sign USMNT forward Vazquez Austin FC will pay the Liga MX side more than $6 million to bring in their star striker, who has 11 caps for the USMNT
Getty R. HoejlundManchester United'Embarrassment to the shirt!' - Man Utd urged to terminate Hojlund's contractManchester United had the perfect chance to open the scoring against Liverpool, however, Rasmus Hojlund fluffed his chance and fans were not happy.
Getty/Bayern MunichH. KaneBayern Munich📽️ | Kane celebrates cheeky toe-poked effort at BayernHarry Kane “scores all types of goals”, with one toe-poked effort in Bayern Munich training leaving the England star with a big smile on his face.
Getty/GOALAnalysisUSAAmericans Abroad: Pulisic, Musah shine, Austin gets Spurs nodGOAL reviews key takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Austin's start, Pulisic's goal-scoring return for Milan
Getty/InstagramD. AlliSerie ADele steps up contract bid! Como boost for ex-Spurs starFormer Tottenham and Everton midfielder Dele Alli has stepped up his latest contract bid, with a full part being played in training at Como.
AFPTottenhamR. Kolo MuaniTottenham 'discuss' move for PSG outcast Kolo MuaniParis Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani is reportedly on his way out and Tottenham have had conversations about signing the forward this month.
Getty ImagesM. GreenwoodJ. DavidGreenwood rivals David for prestigious Ligue 1 awardMason Greenwood ended 2024 in style at Marseille and will now rival Canada international Jonathan David for the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award.
GettyAjaxD. KlaassenAjax star Klaassen allowed to play on despite being sent offAjax midfielder Davy Klaassen was reportedly allowed to stay on the pitch despite being sent off in a friendly game against Stuttgart.
GettyL. MessiMajor League SoccerMessi did 'naked pull-ups' in front of Inter Miami squadOscar Ustari has lifted the lid on Lionel Messi’s “unbearably competitive” attitude and revealed that he once did naked pull-ups at Inter Miami.
Getty Images SportChelseaTorinoChelsea flop agrees to Torino moveChelsea flop Cesare Casadei has agreed to join Serie A side Torino but the Blues are reportedly holding out for a €20 million (£17m/$21m) fee.
BackpagepixCAF Champions LeagueMamelodi Sundowns FC'Africans are not going to win World Cup if we do this' - Raja accused of 'daylight robbery' after Downs' Ribeiro was kickedThe Brazilians suffered their first defeat of Group B in what looked like controversial circumstances in tricky North Africa.
Getty Images SportArsenalBrightonHow 'frustrated' Arsenal dressing room reacted to Brighton drawThomas Partey has lifted the lid on how "frustrated" the Arsenal dressing room was after their 1-1 draw at Brighton.
GettyWrexhamS. Fletcher‘A £50m player, at least!’ - Wrexham hero gets huge billingSteven Fletcher has been told that he would be “a £50 million player” for Wrexham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney if he was “10 years younger”.
BackpagepixPremier Soccer LeaguePolokwane City vs Sekhukhune UnitedPSL Wrap: Polokwane keep track of Pirates after Sekhukhune clash as ex-Sundowns star shines PSL action resumed with the first matches of 2025 being witnessed this weekend as teams struggled to score goals.
AFPW. FofanaChelseaFofana hoping to make Chelsea return in weeks rather than monthsChelsea's Wesley Fofana has been given a boost in his recovery from a hamstring injury with the defender aiming to return in weeks.
GettyZ. IbrahimovicAC MilanIbrahimovic breaking goal record 'annoyed' AC Milan legendAC Milan legend Alessandro Costacurta was left "annoyed" at Zlatan Ibrahimovic after seeing the Swedish striker break a notable Serie A goal record.
Getty Images SportArsenalPremier LeagueArsenal told 'Man City-type run' only way to stop LiverpoolArsenal have been warned that only a Manchester City-esque run could help them catch up with Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
GOALAnalysisUSABrilliant USMNT, Fulham star Robinson earns place among bestRobinson was literally surprised by the USMNT award, but his performance indicates he should have expected it all the long