South African football news

Chelsea showed late interest in Fulham's Sander Berge as they attempted to strengthen their midfield options before Enzo Fernandez's departure.

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History suggests Ballon d’Or winners come from those who have recently lifted one of football's biggest trophies. Can Harry Kane become a rare exception?

The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.

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Watch every goal from the opening weekend of the Women's Super League 2026-27 season.

Shrewsbury Town's long-running takeover saga is set to end after an American consortium is granted approval to buy the club.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe says this could be a good year for him to win the Ballon d'Or for the first time.

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Red Star Belgrade fans unveil a tifo of war criminal Ratko Mladic before their derby win over Partizan Belgrade on Sunday.

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New video footage shows the ball coming off Neco Williams' arm before his disallowed goal for Nottingham Forest in the 0-0 draw against Tottenham.

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The often-derided Loris Karius upstaged Manuel Neuer as Schalke held Bayern to a rare goalless draw in a tale of two goalkeepers in Gelsenkirchen If one goalkeeper was going to dominate the discussion in this game, it actually felt as if it would be the less busy one. Schalke fans do not take kindly to being dumped…

Promoted side’s thrilling win may be overturned after they used four substitutions windows while Georgia Stanway show the way for Gunners Kirsty Howat’s 60-second cameo deep into injury time could ruin what was a memorable day for Crystal Palace on their return to the top flight. An impressive 1-0 victory over Evert…

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New video footage shows the ball coming off both Neco Williams' arms in the lead-up to his disallowed goal against Tottenham.

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Keeper says Gunners ‘can beat anybody in this league’ Arteta’s side have started title defence with three wins David Raya says Arsenal are playing with greater confidence after the “relief” of winning the Premier League. The champions continued their perfect start to the defence of their crown with the 2-1 home win…

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Belgium's FA says it still wants answers about why Folarin Balogun was allowed to play against them at the World Cup.

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Saturday's Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Arsenal is kicking off at 8pm

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Watch the best of the action from the Scottish Championship, Scottish League 1 and Scottish League 2, including wins for Stenhousemuir, Raith Rovers, Partick Thistle and Queen's Park.

Leicester players failed to produce the "bare minimum" and "have got to take responsibility" for Saturday's heavy defeat by Oxford, says captain Harry Souttar.

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Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football, and now returns in the Champions League with Sabah.

Hibernian head coach David Gray is under increasing pressure after a drab defeat at St Johnstone on Sunday, but what has gone wrong in recent weeks?

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In an extract from a new book, the Danish former referee recalls sending off the England midfielder for his infamous kick on Diego Simeone At half-time on 30 June 1998, Kim Milton Nielsen stepped into the changing room at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne. The air reeked of wet towels. He hugged his ass…

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Fulham need a win, Tottenham show some spirit and Jack Grealish offers Everton much-needed energy With 25 minutes to go against Manchester United, the Everton supporters had something to roar about as Jack Grealish made his return after rejoining on loan. The attacking midfielder remains universally popular thanks t…

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After setting out on a van journey to find a new club, goalkeeper Milo Beimers has signed for Viterbese in Italy in an unexpected turn.