The Brazilians coach issued a stern warning to his squad as they prepare to host Abafana Bes'thende in the first leg of their MTN8 semi-final. The Portuguese tactician is determined to see his side establish dominance early to avoid a repeat of the difficulties they faced against the Durban-based outfit last term.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed the club are not finished in the summer transfer market as an £85 million deal for Manchester City winger Savinho edges closer. The Italian manager praised his squad's spirit ahead of their upcoming Premier League opener against Brentford.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has lauded summer signing Marco Palestra for offering "something different" ahead of their Premier League opener against Fulham. The Spanish tactician praised the versatile defender's tactical education in Italian football and positive dressing-room influence as the Blues prepare for Monday's London derby at Craven Cottage.
The 25-year-old’s highly anticipated move to Major League Soccer was meant to be the launchpad for a glittering career abroad, but the South African forward’s time with The Reds ended in frustration. After failing to cement a place in the starting XI and enduring multiple loan spells, the striker has returned to Mamelodi Sundowns to reignite his scoring touch.
Francisco Conceicao could be set for a surprise departure from Juventus in the final days of the transfer window. Super-agent Jorge Mendes is orchestrating a massive domino effect involving Chelsea and Al-Hilal that could see the Portuguese winger move to Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona academy graduate Tommy Marques has completed a permanent transfer to Portuguese side SC Braga in a deal worth nearly €12 million. The 19-year-old midfielder departs the Catalan giants after more than a decade at the club, seeking regular first-team opportunities following a lack of pathway under manager Hansi Flick.
Girondins de Bordeaux face the threat of complete judicial liquidation after the Paris Administrative Court upheld their administrative relegation to the French sixth tier. The devastating legal ruling dismisses an appeal by new owners Sparta Capital, forcing the six-time Ligue 1 champions into amateur football for the 2026-27 campaign.
The Brazilians have been forced to rethink their defensive strategy following a devastating injury to the star right-back. The South Africa international looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, leaving the Pretoria giants’ technical staff to navigate a sudden vacancy in one of the most critical roles in their setup.
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has opened up on his year-long injury nightmare following a serious ACL rupture. The 29-year-old revealed how family life and new head coach Roberto De Zerbi helped him navigate the toughest year of his career.
The Polokwane club's head coach has warned Abdeslam Ouaddou's side that he will adopt a unique tactical approach in their upcoming MTN8 semi-final clash. The Babina Noko boss believes he has identified why previous opponents failed to stop the Soweto giants and is prepared to try something entirely new.
Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) made football history on Friday night by extending their extraordinary unbeaten league run to 109 matches. A dominant 3-0 victory over Kuching City in their opening fixture saw the Malaysian champions surpass the previous world record set by ASEC Mimosas, solidifying their place in global football folklore.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino explored ambitious plans with private investors to create a 211-nation Under-15 World Cup inspired by baseball's Little League. The commercial blueprint included staging ceremonies at Walt Disney World and an opening fixture between Israel and Palestine before the concept was quietly shelved ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
GOAL brings you all the available details on the MTN8 semi final first leg game between Babina Noko and the Buccaneers at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. This is the first of three meetings between these two sides in a week.
Arsenal opened their Premier League campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. Former Gunners winger Theo Walcott was full of praise for £34 million debutant Christos Tzolis, comparing him to Alexis Sanchez while issuing a warning to substitute Eberechi Eze.
Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa insisted his longstanding friendship with Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso will be set aside when the West London rivals clash on Monday night. Both former Liverpool team-mates are preparing for their Premier League managerial debuts at Craven Cottage, adding an intriguing subplot to an already intense opening London derby.
Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer following an off-the-ball altercation with Philadelphia Union attacker Quinn Sullivan. The disciplinary action comes as an independent review panel unanimously rescinded the stoppage-time red card shown to 16-year-old Manchester City signee Cavan Sullivan during the fiery 2-2 draw.
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