Bayern Munich arrived at Mainz in a celebratory mood, having already secured the Bundesliga title and booked their place in the DFB-Pokal final earlier in the week. However, that high spirits quickly evaporated during a disastrous first half where a heavily rotated side fell three goals behind following strikes from Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel, and Sheraldo Becker. Harry Kane has hailed Bayern Munich’s incredible powers of recovery after they clawed back to beat Mainz 4-3.
When Bryan Mbeumo joined Manchester United last summer, he said his mentality was "to always be better than I was yesterday". But after a wonderful start to life at Old Trafford. the £71 million signing has hit a wall, with no shortage of fans starting to wonder whether he was worth the money at all.
Inter Miami’s glittering new home, Nu Stadium, is still waiting for its first victory party after Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez failed to break a frustrating deadlock against the New England Revolution. Despite having a staggering goal-scoring pedigree between them, the legendary strike duo couldn't find the decisive touch required to secure three points in front of an expectant Floridian crowd.
Nico Gonzalez scored a late screamer as Manchester City roared back from an almighty scare to beat Southampton 2-1 on Saturday and reach the FA Cup final for a fourth consecutive season. Finn Azaz's unstoppable curler had given the Championship side an unlikely lead, but Jeremy Doku's deflected equaliser soon restored parity before Gonzalez provided the grandstand finish.
Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table as Eberechi Eze's stunning strike secured a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday. The Gunners produced another nervy display in their bid to end their 22-year wait for the title, but the struggling Magpies couldn't take advantage as Mikel Arteta's side moved three points clear of Manchester City, albeit with Pep Guardiola's side again now having a game in hand.
As the Sea Robbers turn their full focus on the derby, one man is under immense pressure than the rest: Bucs tactician. The fans hope their team wins, and for that to happen, the coach must pick his best line-up. Ouaddou must carefully select the starting line-up from a huge pool of players who have been very impressive in their recent outings.
The Glamour Boys are chasing their first win over the Sea Robbers in seven Premier Soccer League outings, having lost the initial six in a row. The first round ended 3-0 in favour of Bucs, explaining why Amakhosi are coming into the match under pressure.
As strikers like Iqraam Rayners and Junior Dion battle for the Golden Boot award, the Bucs centre-forward has struggled to score on a more regular basis. Although his goal output is low, head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has trusted him more, starting the striker more regularly than Evidence Makgopa and Boitumelo Radiopane.
The Brazilians are in desperate need of maximum points as they face the Natal Rich Boys this weekend in a must-win game. In the midweek assignment against Stellenbosch, at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, it ended 1-1, explaining why the defending champions can't afford to drop more points.
Liverpool climbed up to fourth in the Premier League table with a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. Alexander Isak and Andy Robertson's first-half goals put the Reds in control while third-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman produced a number of superb saves to help preserve the lead before Florian Wirtz made the points safe in stoppage time. The afternoon was somewhat soured, however, after Mohamed Salah suffered an injury that might rule him out for the final weeks of his Liverpool career.
The Soweto giants have been in form recently, explaining why this Sunday's outing is promising to be a thrilling encounter for both the players, the fans, and Mzansi at large. The Bafana Bafana international will be aiming at inspiring Amakhosi to their first win over Bucs following six consecutive losses in the country's top-flight football.
The last time the arch-rivals met, the Sea Robbers claimed a commanding victory, and on Sunday, both go into the game enjoying an impressive run. This is a game that will be followed keenly with the wider football fraternity because its result can have a huge effect on the title race.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has delivered a candid message to academy star Kobbie Mainoo regarding his future at Old Trafford. As the 21-year-old nears a lucrative new contract following a resurgence under Michael Carrick, Pogba stopped short of offering any opinion as to whether the England international should stay or go.
Real Madrid and Brazil have been hit with a devastating injury blow as defender Eder Militao has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup. According to reports, a recurrence of a hamstring injury suffered against Alaves will require surgery, ending his season and his hopes of representing the Selecao this summer.
Manchester City's hopes of wrapping up the Women's Super League title with games to spare suffered a major blow as they slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Saturday. Kerolin had given the champions-elect an early lead on the south coast, but Andree Jeglertz's side were wasteful in attack and desperate in defence as they suffered just their third league defeat of the campaign.
Former Premier Soccer League coach Mlungisi Ngubane has launched a stinging assessment of the Glamour Boys' mentality ahead of Sunday’s massive Soweto Derby. Following a lacklustre stalemate against Polokwane City, the outspoken mentor believes Amakhosi are struggling with a psychological barrier that prevents them from dominating smaller opposition.
Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has returned to football in a prestigious new role with UEFA. The 60-year-old was spotted at Anfield for his first major assignment, analysing Liverpool’s Champions League exit at the hands of PSG. Joining an elite tactical panel alongside Gareth Southgate and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Postecoglou’s debut report offered a unique insight into the Reds' tactical struggles under Arne Slot.
The Brazilians press on in their pursuit of a record-extending ninth consecutive PSL title. Their latest assignment takes them on the road against a side that has built a reputation as a stubborn opponent on home soil. It sets up a demanding test of their title credentials as they look to continue with their dominance.
The Tshwane giants legend Surprise Moriri has thrown his full weight behind the Brazilians to retain their Premier Soccer League crown despite recent pressure from Orlando Pirates. The former midfield maestro believes the tactical steel forged on the continent will be the deciding factor in the final stretch of the season.
Pep Guardiola has admitted his Manchester City stars are "so, so tired" following their emotional battle with Arsenal. Ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton, the City boss expressed concerns over the thick Wembley grass and the risk of season-ending injuries.
Lindsey Heaps has done a lot of incredible things in her career to date. With the United States women’s national team, she has won the World Cup, and at she has lifted another 12 major titles at club level, including the Champions League. But perhaps her biggest impact on the sport has been her trailblazing efforts for U.S. women’s soccer, in more ways than one.
Julian Alvarez's agent, Fernando Hidalgo, has responded strongly to reports claiming the Atletico Madrid star is looking for a home in Barcelona amid rumours of a summer move to the Liga champions. Despite long-standing interest from Hansi Flick's side, Hidalgo branded the rumours "complete nonsense" and "1000% false."
Antonio Conte has expressed his "disappointment" with Romelu Lukaku after the striker allegedly visited Napoli’s training ground without greeting his manager. Despite their historically close bond, Conte hit out at the Belgian's silence during his injury rehabilitation, claiming that while he tries to understand his players, "no one makes the effort to understand the coach."
The continent’s eyes will be firmly locked at FNB Stadium this Sunday as the Buccaneers and Amakhosi renew their historic rivalry in a sold-out Premier Soccer League showdown. Both Soweto giants arrive in red-hot form, setting the stage for a high-octane clash where moments of individual brilliance could ultimately tilt the balance.
Hugo Ekitike has sparked laughter online by sharing a surreal AI-generated video of himself tossing away his crutches to score a goal and perform a front flip against Manchester City. However, Liverpool boss Arne Slot has swiftly brought the mood back to reality, confirming the forward's recovery from Achilles surgery will be a "long process" that rules him out for the foreseeable future.
The Buccaneers have built a reputation for producing young players who go on to become household names in South African football. This has raised expectations around the club’s development structures. Now, their development coach has singled out a promising talent he believes could be the next big name to emerge from the Soweto giants’ ranks.
Mikel Arteta has challenged Bukayo Saka to inspire Arsenal to Premier League glory as the winger prepares for a timely return from an Achilles injury. With the title race entering its final weeks, the Gunners boss is banking on his talismanic forward to provide the decisive impact required to overcome Manchester City in a neck-and-neck battle for the trophy.
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa was left incensed after a controversial late equaliser saw his side drop vital points against Real Betis on Friday night. The result effectively hands the Liga title to arch-rivals Barcelona, but the Madrid boss insists the decisive goal should have been disallowed for a foul involving former Manchester United winger Antony.
Southampton have ditched their traditional red and white stripes for a special yellow kit against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. The commemorative strip marks the 50th anniversary of the Saints' iconic 1976 victory over Manchester United - the only major trophy in the club's history. Tonda Eckert’s side hope the "lucky charm" kit can inspire another Wembley miracle against the Premier League leaders.