Lampard ready to win even if it upsets uncle Harry
Family are usually the first to celebrate the success of a relative, but one member of Frank Lampard’s is hoping Chelsea fail against Bayern Munich in Saturday’s Champions League final — his uncle, Harry Redknapp.
Only Swallows can dethrone Pirates as champions
IN A tight finish to the Absa Premiership tomorrow, only Moroka Swallows can succeed Orlando Pirates as champions this...
Turkish delight for May Mahlangu?
BAFANA Bafana playmaker May Mahlangu's agent was in Turkey yesterday, talking to giants Galatasaray about the possible...
Refs kept in dark over last-day duties
AT LEAST four different refereeing teams are to be cloistered in a Johannesburg hotel tonight. They will only be told...
Barca outraged by rift report
Barcelona have expressed their "outrage" at a report in a local newspaper suggesting Pep Guardiola quit following a...
Newcastle coming to SA?
Newcastle United could be heading to South Africa to take part in the Vodacom Challenge with negotiations reportedly at...
Benni good enough for Bafana, says Palacios
Veteran striker Benni McCarthy should have been included in South Africa’s 27-man squad for three international matches next month, according to Orlando Pirates caretaker coach Augusto Palacios.
Birds going for broke
Moroka Swallows captain Lefa Tsutsulupa say his team are "going for broke" in Saturday's season finale with Maritzburg United at Harry Gwala Stadium.
Nomvethe back for Bafana
Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has recalled Moroka Swallows veteran striker Siyabonga Nomvethe to the 27-man squad for three matches next month.
Sono proud of his relegated team
Chairman and coach Jomo Sono says he is proud of the efforts produced by his relegated Cosmos outfit this season.
Liverpool to hold talks with Wigan manager Martinez
Liverpool have been granted permission to speak to Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez about taking over from Kenny...
Man United pay the price for failure
English soccer club Manchester United, rated by Forbes as the world’s most highly-valued sports team, showed the first effects of a rare barren season when reporting a dip in quarterly revenue and underlying profit.
Owen leaves Man United after injury-hit spell
Former England forward Michael Owen has left Manchester United after a frustrating three years at the club where he barely featured and his injury curse continued to strike.
Tevez insists he won't apologise to Fergie
Liverpool will not be rushed into naming Dalglish successor
Liverpool’s managing director Ian Ayre has said the club will not be rushed into naming Kenny Dalglish’s successor with potential candidates facing the tricky prospect of replacing a terrace hero who many feel was harshly treated.
Barca's Alves to miss cup final
Barcelona said on Wednesday that right-back Dani Alves will miss the May 25 Spanish cup final against Athletic Bilbao...
Disbelief as Villarreal go from Europe to relegation
Villarreal, often touted as a model for smaller clubs to aspire to, were left preparing for life in the second division on Monday after they were relegated following a dramatic finale to the La Liga season.
Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy retires
Malaga's Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy retired from professional football on Monday, ending a stellar career that included stints with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Hamburg swoop for Adler
Hamburg have confirmed the capture of goalkeeper Rene Adler from Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen.
Lewandowski deal a no go for Man United
Manchester United will have to look elsewhere for a striker as Borussia Dortmund have declined their offers for prolific hitman Robert Lewandowski.
Fortuna promoted to Bundesliga as Hertha relegated
Fortuna Duesseldorf won promotion to the Bundesliga on Tuesday after a bad-tempered 2-2 draw with 10-man Hertha Berlin that was interrupted twice, by flares and a pitch invasion.
Milan sign midfielders Montolivo and Traore
AC Milan have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Italy’s Riccardo Montolivo and Mali’s Bakaye Traore who...
Roma want Gago for keeps
Serie A outfit Roma are working on a deal to sign Fernando Gago on a permanent basis from La Liga champions Real Madrid in the off-season.
Loyal Ambrosini extends Milan stay
Racism fears keep Walcott family away from Euro 2012
The family of England international Theo Walcott has vowed not to travel to Euro 2012 after voicing fears they may be...
Milla dismissed after criticising Cameroon federation
Cameroon’s soccer federation has dismissed former striker Roger Milla from his post as honorary president of the organisation after his calls for a clean-up of the leadership.
Carrick ends his bit-part career with England
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has signaled the end of his England career by telling the Football Association he no longer wants to be a bit-part player.
Maradona could be next coach of UAE
Ferdinand out of England squad
England manager Roy Hodgson cast aside Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, probably signalling the end of his international career, but included former captain John Terry in his squad for next month’s European Championship.
Chelsea and Bayern stars eager to make amends
Bayern Munich host Chelsea in Saturday’s Champions League final with both sides looking to erase painful memories of...
Chelsea and Bayern bid for glory in unexpected final
When the draw for the later stages of the Champions League opened the way for Barcelona and Real Madrid to meet in the final in Munich, not many people would have placed their bets on one involving Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
Drogba before Torres, implores Zola
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola is of the opinion Didier Drogba should start ahead of Fernando Torres in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Falcao a prize asset for Atletico, says Simeone
There was “no ceiling” to striker Radamel Falcao’s ambition after the Colombian’s brilliant finishing brought Athletic...
Atletico pragmatist Simeone outguns idealist Bielsa
Diego Simeone, unshaven and dressed all in black, cuts a menacing figure on the touchline and his Atletico Madrid team are a reflection of a man who as a player mixed his ruthless streak with guile and skill.
Falcao helps Atletico triumph again in Europa League
Radamel Falcao’s golden boot and coach Diego Simeone’s tactical nous helped dominant Atletico Madrid claim a second Europa League title in three seasons with a commanding 3-0 win over fellow Spaniards Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.
Lippi joins China's Guangzhou Evergrande as coach
Marcello Lippi has taken over as coach at big-spending Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande and plans to...
Police separate brawling coaches in Brazil
Two rival coaches came to blows and had to be separated by riot police after both were sent off in a Brazilian regional final.
Ronaldo should beat Messi to award, says Mourinho
Jose Mourinho reckons Cristiano Ronaldo should easily beat out Lionel Messi for the next FIFA Ballon d'Or after helping Real Madrid win the title.
