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Bayern Munich's English forward Harry Kane scores the 2-1 goal from the penalty spot during the   Champions League  match against  Arsenal   in Munich on October 21

Kane hopes for 'special night' as Ballon d'Or rumours swirl

Harry Kane is eyeing a historic first Ballon d'Or win in London after an incredible 73-goal campaign with Bayern Munich and England, positioning him as the bookies' frontrunner.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Friday he will have to manage Bukayo Saka's workload carefully after the England international's latest injury setback.

Saka to be carefully managed after latest injury setback, says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted Bukayo Saka's workload must be managed carefully following a quad injury that could keep the England star sidelined for months.

Liverpool's English striker Rio Ngumoha vies with Villarreal's Portugese defender #12 Renato Veiga during the Uefa Champions League football match between Liverpool and Villareal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England

'Complete threat' Ngumoha excites Liverpool captain Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hailed teenage winger Rio Ngumoha following his standout performance in a thrilling 4-3 Champions League comeback victory over Villarreal.

Arsenal's English midfielder  Declan Rice (L) and Bayern Munich's Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari (C) and Bayern Munich's German forward Serge Gnabry vie for the ball during the Uefa Champions League football match between FC Bayern Munich and Arsenal FC in Munich, southern Germany on October 21 2026.

Rice rescues Arsenal draw at Bayern in Champions League

Declan Rice scored a late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw for Arsenal against Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League encounter.

Manchester United's English coach Michael Carrick reacts after losing the UEFA Champions League, league phase matchday 3, football match between Como 1907 and Manchester United at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, northen Italy on October 21, 2026.

Pitiful Man Utd display heaps pressure on Carrick

Manchester United hit a new low after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Italian side Como, leaving manager Michael Carrick facing intense scrutiny.

Highbury FC's Luke Daniels scored the opening goal in their recent 2-1 defeat against Lerumo Lions in the Motsepe Foundation Championships

Highbury FC aim to bounce back against Casric Stars

Highbury FC look to revive their Motsepe Foundation Championship promotion hopes when they face Casric Stars on Friday following a setback against Lerumo Lions.

Mamelodi Sundowns soccer coach Miguel Cardoso speaks at a media open day in Johannesburg on Wednesday

Sundowns coach Cardoso treats Wiliete SC showdown as another final

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has urged his squad to treat their decisive CAF clash against Wiliete SC as another final, with a spot in the next round at stake following a goalless first leg.

Sibongakonke Mgwaba, of University of Pretoria, and Mervin Boji, of Highbury, clash during a Motsepe Foundation Championship soccer match in Pretoria Picture: LEFTY SHIVAMBU/GALLO IMAGES

Mervin Boji embraces career revival with Highbury FC after six months on sidelines

Forward Mervin Boji discusses reviving his career with Highbury FC after six months without a club, aiming for promotion to the top flight under coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi.

 Argentine forward Lionel Messi scored twice in the space of four minutes to lift Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory at Atlanta United on Saturday

Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta

Lionel Messi scored a rapid second-half brace to guide Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United, while Erling Haaland struck twice to keep Premier League leaders Manchester City flying.

Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland celebrates scoring the team's third goal during the English Premier League football match against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester

Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford

Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, while Liverpool fought back to defeat nine-man Brentford 2-1 on a dramatic Premier League Saturday.

West Ham's Portuguese head coach Nuno Espírito Santo shouts instructions to the players from the touchline

West Ham beat Championship leaders Swansea to boost promotion bid

West Ham boosted their promotion push with a 1-0 victory over Championship leaders Swansea, while Middlesbrough fought back to claim a dramatic point.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz is confident his team will qualify for the group stages of the Confederation Cup
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Chiefs coach Da Cruz confident his team will qualify

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz remains confident that Amakhosi will overturn a 1-0 deficit against Zambia's Red Arrows to secure Confederation Cup group stage qualification at FNB Stadium.

Lerumo Lions goalkeeper Sinothile Maseko saves a header from Highbury FC's Siyabonga Dubula

Highbury FC skipper urges sharper finishing following painful home loss

Highbury FC captain Siyabonga Dubula has called on his team to sharpen their finishing following a 2-1 loss to Lerumo Lions, as they look to preserve their unbeaten away form against Casric Stars.

Chippa United players Abbubaker Mobara, Tshepang Makara and Goodman Mosele test their skills during a training session this week.
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Truter wary of Kruger threat ahead of league return

Chippa United coach Brandon Truter has warned his side to stay composed against an energetic, high-pressing Kruger United as the Betway Premiership resumes at Buffalo City Stadium.

Liverpool's Bradley Barcola celebrates scoring one of his three goals in the Uefa Champions League soccer clash against LASK in Linz, Austria, on Wednesday

Hat-trick hero Barcola primed to shine for Liverpool – Iraola

Andoni Iraola backed Bradley Barcola to embark on a dominant run of form after the French forward scored a sensational hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 Champions League victory over LASK.