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Depay faces potential suspension over mobile phone use

Corinthians forward Memphis Depay could become a significant absentee for the club in the upcoming rounds of the Brasileirao, and not just for medical reasons. Brazil's Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has officially filed a complaint against the Dutchman after he was caught using a mobile phone on the substitutes' bench during Sunday’s match against Flamengo.

BVB and Bayer are reportedly vying for the services of a goal-scoring defender

Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen appear to have set their sights on a Brazilian player who is currently racking up goal contributions one after the other.

Santos v Vasco Da Gama - Brasileirao 2026

Neymar 'not a tremendous professional' like Messi or CR7, says Brazil icon

Brazil legend Zico has delivered an honest assessment of Neymar’s career, suggesting the Santos star has failed to match the professionalism of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite acknowledging his compatriot's immense natural ability, Zico believes off-field habits have hindered the forward’s longevity and consistency.

Arsenal v Wigan Athletic - Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round

Gabriel Jesus returns to Palmeiras after being granted Arsenal leave

Gabriel Jesus has returned to Palmeiras after being granted leave by Arsenal. During the current international break, the striker took the opportunity to use the training facilities at the Academia de Futebol, the very place where he developed as a young talent before moving to Europe.

Is Neymar's World Cup dream already over?

Neymar found himself back in headlines across Europe last week after he was brought up as a topic of debate on The Overlap. Gary Neville introduced a new 'Unpopular Opinions' segment, and kicked it off with the following statement: "No Premier League player in history is better than a prime Neymar."

Lingard still faces one key hurdle to Corinthians debut

Jesse Lingard has reached a significant milestone in his quest to make his debut for Corinthians after his work visa was officially published in the Official Gazette of the Union. The former Manchester United star has been training with his new team-mates but remains ineligible for competitive action until the final administrative hurdles are cleared in Brazil.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Palmeiras	8	6	1	1	17	8	9	19	W W W L W
2	Sao Paulo	8	5	1	2	10	5	5	16	L L W W W
3	Fluminense	8	5	1	2	13	9	4	16	W L W W L
4	Flamengo	7	4	2	1	13	5	8	14	D W W W W
5	Bahia	7	4	2	1	9	7	2	14	L W W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Palmeiras

W
W
W
L
W

Sao Paulo

L
L
W
W
W

Fluminense

W
L
W
W
L

Flamengo

D
W
W
W
W

Bahia

L
W
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

When was the Premier Soccer League formed?

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

Who sponsors the Premier Soccer League?

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

How many teams are in the PSL?

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

Who runs the PSL?

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Who has won the league title the most?

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Which club holds the record for the most goals scored in a season?

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Which club has amassed the most points in a single PSL season?

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Which player scored the most goals in a single PSL season?

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Who holds the PSL appearance record?

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.