GOAL gives you all the details to follow the Brazilians' league fixture at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria against the Bloemfontein-based club. The African champions are looking to extend their lead to six points at the summit of the table while title rivals Orlando Pirates are occupied with continental assignments.
From a warning about arrogance to support for Folarin Balogun and an update on Noahkai Banks, Mauricio Pochettino set the tone for the USMNT's next chapter.
Lithuanian manager Valdas Dambrauskas is preparing to walk out at Old Trafford as he leads Azerbaijani side Sabah into the Champions League. Hailing from a basketball-obsessed nation, Dambrauskas funded his early coaching career in England using prize money won on a television game show.
Norwegian side Viking FK are taking the Champions League by storm using an unusual managerial structure featuring two head coaches. Morten Jensen and Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim share equal power and responsibilities, proving that having two bosses can deliver elite European success.
At the end of October, the object of desire will lose again: the Ballon d'Or. As always, the biggest fuss is made about the best player of the season just gone.
Serie B side Avellino have confirmed ongoing negotiations to sign former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez. The 35-year-old Colombia captain is open to playing in the Italian second tier due to his strong relationship with head coach Alessandro Nesta.
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