Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has intensified his calls for the implementation of Video Assistant Referee technology in South African football. Following a controversial officiating decision during his side's MTN8 semi-final victory, the Portuguese tactician claimed he now has a powerful ally in his quest for technical reform.
Manchester City have confirmed the arrival of Brazilian winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras, adding further flair to Enzo Maresca's attacking options. The 22-year-old moves to the Etihad Stadium on a long-term contract as the Premier League champions continue their significant summer recruitment drive.
Jamal Musiala has been told to “get healthy” before worrying about his form for Bayern Munich and Germany, with Dietmar Hamann explaining to GOAL how football will “take care of itself” as the 23-year-old manages a “neurological dysfunction” condition. He suffered two on-field collapses during pre-season and will be given all the support he requires at the Allianz Arena before a return to competitive action is made.
The Portuguese mentor has warned the Masandawana faithful to brace themselves for some inconsistency, with the relentless fixture schedule forcing him to sacrifice peak performance at times. Despite guiding the Brazilians into the MTN8 final, the tactician insists heavy rotation is unavoidable, even if it disrupts the team’s rhythm in the short term.
Elliot Anderson has a £116 million ($157m) price tag hanging around his neck at Manchester City. How does he go about justifying such an elaborate outlay? Dietmar Hamann has attempted to answer that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL. A Rodri-themed challenge has been presented to City’s latest England international addition.
Manchester United have officially opened preliminary discussions with Bruno Fernandes regarding a new contract to keep the Portuguese international at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are determined to secure the long-term future of their captain following a summer of intense speculation linking him with a move away from the Premier League.
The 28-year-old Nigeria international had been linked with a move to Chloorkop but has instead penned a reported one year deal with Libyan side Al Shomooa SC on a free transfer after severing ties with Stellenbosch FC at the end of last season.
Harry Maguire has thrown his full support behind Marcus Rashford following the forward's long-awaited return to the Manchester United starting line-up at Old Trafford. The defender believes his teammate remains a vital component of the squad despite a difficult period that saw him linked with a move away from the club.
The Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hope FC have confirmed that Edmilson “Millies” Chaney has joined the Soweto club in a farewell message posted to their Facebook page.
Chelsea have been warned that “no successful teams” follows the tactical blueprint that has been adopted at Stamford Bridge, with Ruud Gullit - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - questioning how much influence Xabi Alonso has on transfer business. The Spanish tactician has seen big money spent in another transfer window, but is he being dictated to in some respects?
The Tshwane giants are navigating a gruelling fixture schedule, juggling their league commitments with the MTN8 final and a glamour FIFA Intercontinental Cup encounter. While the Portuguese mentor has voiced his frustration and called for better planning to accommodate the congested schedule, he has now accepted that the fixture list is unlikely to change, leaving the Brazilians to find a way to manage the demands and keep competing on all fronts.
