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How Dutch legend Ruud Gullit used 1987 Ballon d'Or award to advocate for Nelson Mandela's freedom
Discover how Ruud Gullit, a football icon, used his fame to advocate for Nelson Mandela during the Apartheid era, intertwining his passion for reggae music with activism.
Aston Villa move 'an easy decision' for out of favour Manchester United star Marcus Rashord
Once a hero for the Manchester United fans, Marcus Rashford has admitted earlier this season he was ready for a "new challenge".
Big boots to fill | When footballers follow in the glorious footsteps of their fathers, it is quite the sight to behold
From Justin Kluivert's Premier League hat-trick to Timothy Weah's Serie A success, a new generation of football stars are creating their own legacies while honouring their legendary fathers' footsteps. This compelling story explores how these sons of football royalty are making their mark on the beautiful game, some surpassing expectations while others face the weight of their famous surnames.
AC Milan appoint Sergio Conceicao after firing coach Paulo Fonseca
AC Milan named Sergio Conceicao as their new coach within hours of sacking fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca.
Real Madrid are going to win the Champions League, says Jamie Carragher
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Real Madrid are still going to win the Champions League despite their poor start to the competition.
Liverpool cruise to Champions League win over AC Milan
Arne Slot's Liverpool reacted superbly to going behind in the third minute to a Christian Pulisic goal and ended up cruising to the three points thanks to strikes from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Liverpool, Arne Slot honeymoon over with loss to Nottingham Forest
Liverpool had won all three of their opening games under new coach Arsne Slot without conceding, including a 3-0 win away at Manchester United two weeks ago.
Romelu Lukaku signs for Napoli from Chelsea
Napoli have signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, ending the Belgium striker's extended period in limbo with the Blues.
Ex-Italy star Roberto Baggio injured in home invasion
Former Ballon d'Or winner Roberto Baggio was watching Italy’s Euro 2024 game against Spain when five armed individuals broke into his home.
Dark cloud of off-field uncertainty hangs over Inter Milan despite Serie A title
Hanging over Inter for the past three years has been an emergency loan taken out with investment fund Oaktree, which must be paid in full next month and which reportedly amounts to between 375-380 million euros.
Inter Milan clinch Serie A title with sweet win over rivals AC Milan
Goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram gave Inter Milan a 17-point advantage over closest challengers AC Milan to secure their 20th Scudetto.
Liverpool season sinking fast after crashing out of Europa League
In Jurgen Klopp's last season as Liverpool boss, the Reds were hoping to give the German a memorable farewell in the final in Dublin, but instead they crashed out of the Europa League.
Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez hails ‘great victory’ over PSG in Champions League
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez hailed his side's 3-2 win away to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
Ex-Manchester City, Brazil star Robinho spends first night in jail seven years after rape conviction
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho spent his first night in jail in Brazil since being convicted for rape in Italy in 2017, prison authorities said on Friday.
Ex-Manchester City star and convicted rapist Robinho appeals to avoid Brazil jail time
Lawyers for former Manchester City footballer Robinho, who faces a nine-year prison sentence in Brazil for rape, have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court.
Europa League wrap: Liverpool stroll past Sparta, Roma thrash hapless Brighton
Liverpool remain on course to send Jurgen Klopp off with a quadruple of trophies as the Reds were not distracted by Sunday's mammoth Premier League showdown against Manchester City.
Amapiano vs Afrobeats: Bafana have a score to settle against Nigeria
There are a number of similarities between the Bafana Bafana and Nigeria squads of 24 years ago, which also met in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
Parliament is implementing Zondo report, says Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the presiding officers have referred matters affecting members of Parliament to relevant structures of the national legislature.
Real Madrid surpass treble-winners Manchester City in football’s ‘Money League’
Real Madrid have climbed to the top of football's 'Money League' as the Spanish side surpassed Manchester City to become the highest revenue-generating club in 2022-23.
Jose Mourinho sacked as Roma had enough of ‘Special One’
Jose Mourinho departs Roma after an emotional two-and-a-half years in which he won Europa Conference League in 2022, ending a 14-year trophy drought for the capital club.
Jadon Sancho escapes Manchester United exile to rejoin Borussia Dortmund on loan
Jadon Sancho rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the season on Thursday, less than three years since he moved to Manchester United.
PSG, Porto qualify for Champions League last 16 as Newcastle crash out
PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to go through as runners-up after Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle at St James' Park and eliminate Eddie Howe's side.
All or nothing for Newcastle as they face AC Milan in Champions League
Eddie Howe's Newcastle United must beat Milan at St James' Park in their final Group F match and hope Paris Saint-Germain drop points against Borussia Dortmund if they are to make the last 16.
Saudi-funded Newcastle backs’ against the wall in Champions League
Damaging back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left Eddie Howe's Newcastle sitting bottom of a devilishly difficult Group F in the Uefa Champions League, also featuring last season's semi-finalists AC Milan.
PSG fan stabbed in Milan ahead of Champions League clash
Italian police say a Paris Saint-Germain fan has been stabbed in Milan ahead of the French club’s Champions League clash against AC Milan.