Giovanni Solinas believes his Kaizer Chiefs side is in better shape to face bitter rivals Orlando Pirates this weekend as the pair square off in a Telkom Knockout semifinal at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Chiefs were well beaten when the teams met in the league last month, something not evidenced by the 2-1
10:54 AM ET ABU DHABI — Max Verstappen has defended pushing Esteban Ocon after the Brazilian Grand Prix, saying it happens in all sports and “could have been a lot worse”. Verstappen was angry with the Force India driver after Ocon, who was a lap down in the race, collided with him on track and
Following Fulham’s sacking of Slavisa Jokanovic, the ESPN FC crew share their thoughts on the appointment of former Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri. Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri says the club will benefit from his Italian background as they look to improve on their defensive struggles this season. Leicester City fans send their messages to Claudio Ranieri
Download the 10th installment of the Serie Awesome podcast as Mina Rzouki, Gab Marcotti and Paolo Bandini take part in a heated exchange on Inter-Atalanta. Inter Milan midfielder Radja Nainggolan has said he he has no regrets about turning down a move to the Premier League as he continues to enjoy life in Italy after
Vietnam scored a goal in either half in their win over Malaysia to keep pace in Group A of the 2018 Suzuki Cup. Malaysia were made to wait until late in the second half to secure their second victory in AFF Cup Group A following a spirited showing from Laos. Norshahrul Idlan headed home the
10:09 AM ET ABU DHABI — Haas has launched an official protest against both Force India cars on the eve of the final race of the season. Representatives from Force India have been summoned to meet the stewards at 1100 local time on Friday. The FIA did not give further details. It is unclear whether
Dele Alli’s second half double in a span of four minutes led the way as Tottenham downed Chelsea 3-1 last April. Juan Foyth’s first-ever goal for Tottenham gave his side a deserved 1-0 at Selhurst Park against a listless Crystal Palace Mauricio Pochettino has said he hopes Christian Eriksen will sign a new contract as
9:53 AM ET Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican credited his team-mate Shannon Gabriel for bringing West Indies back into the game on the first day in Chattogram after Bangladesh had reached a “commanding” position earlier. The hosts were cruising on 222 for 3 after opting to bat, but Gabriel’s third spell broke the back of Bangladesh’s
9:29 AM ET ABU DHABI — Sebastian Vettel has offered his opinion on the off-track altercation between Max Verstappen and Esteban Ocon after the Brazilian Grand Prix, saying it is hard for non-racing drivers to understand the emotional rollercoaster a grand prix weekend provides. After Esteban Ocon took Verstappen out of the lead of the
Mark Donaldson and Stewart Robson square off in predicting every fixture from this weekend’s Premier League action. Sadio Mane had to be helped off the pitch in tears after being booed by his home crowd during Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea last week. He had missed a gilt-edged chance to double his side’s lead, and