The Philippines have appointed former England, Mexico and Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson as head coach of the national team ahead of the AFF Suzuki Cup in November and January’s Asian Cup. Eriksson has been appointed on a six-month deal that includes an option to extend, according to reports in the region and will oversee
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There were important wins on Saturday for Mamelodi Sundowns, Cape Town City and this season’s surprise package Polokwane City as a breakaway group of likely title challengers emerges at the top of the Absa Premiership table.
That will seemingly not include Kaizer Chiefs, who suffered another demoralising defeat, this time at the hands of
Jurgen Klopp admitted Virgil van Dijk captaining Liverpool in the Champions League was the players decision and not his. Jurgen Klopp explained why he was excited ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League match against Cardiff City to meet manager Neil Warnock. The FC crew go in depth on Liverpool, Gab’s bedtime stories and tacos on today’s
Steve McManaman gives his verdict on Julen Lopetegui’s remaining time at Real Madrid and breaks down who the next manager could be. Following Real Madrid’s disastrous display against Viktoria Plzen, the FC boys don’t give them any chance against Barcelona in El Clásico this weekend. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says he is considering taking
Absa Premiership leaders Bidvest Wits have opened up a four-point lead at the top of the table after a 1-0 victory over Highlands Park at the Bidvest Stadium on Friday. Thulani Hlatshwayo scored the only goal of the game in the first half to secure the win for The Clever Boys, who have now completed
Patrick Vieira has told Mario Balotelli he must lose more weight before he can get back to his best form for Nice and begin to play regularly. Balotelli arrived two weeks late for the start of preseason training as a result of a failed move to Marseille, and the former Manchester City and Liverpool striker
When on-fire FC Platinum midfielder Rodwell Chinyengetere suffered a horrific double fracture on his right shin in 2012, it looked as though Zimbabwean football had just witnessed another premature end to a promising career. Fast forward to 2018, and the same player has not only reclaimed his place in the limelight, but he’s also about
Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino insists he doesn’t stress over criticism in the media as he tends to stay off social media following their recent draw with PSV. Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola believes any of the top five teams can win the Premier League and he feels Tottenham are a real threat with the experience they have
CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe will be hoping for a reprieve with victory over Harare City in the Chibuku Super Cup semi-finals after coming under scrutiny from fans following a prolonged run of poor league form. Chitembwe’s men have lost their bearings in recent weeks, and the 2-1 defeat to Yadah on Wednesday was the
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have acquired the services of two more players as they continue to beef up their squad ahead of 2018-19 campaign. The club confirmed the signings of Pascal Ogweno, who joins the club from FKF Shield champions Kariobangi Sharks on a three-year deal, and Zoo Kericho FC striker Nicholas Kipkirui,