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Bafana coach Pitso wary of Benni’s Kenya

Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane warns against taking Benni McCarthy's Kenya lightly ahead of their back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Bayern Munich's German midfielder Lennart Karl (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Spanish defender 24 Robin Le Normand before scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League first round day 4 football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Bayern Munich at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on November 3, 2026.

Bayern skeleton crew sink Atletico in Champions League

Despite a wave of injuries and the absence of head coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich secured an impressive 2-0 Champions League away victory over Atletico Madrid.


Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr FC and Neom FC at Awwal Park in Riyadh on October 20, 2026

Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal's preliminary squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures, opening the door for an international return after serving a federation suspension.

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'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.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as the Portuguese football federation announced Saturday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old following his decision to walk out on the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

The Portuguese Football Federation has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after launching urgent disciplinary proceedings following his decision to walk out on the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo has opened the door for a possible Portugal return, after apologising for his walkout

Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued an apology for walking out on the Portugal squad during their Nations League campaign, while accusing manager Jorge Jesus of repeatedly breaking his word regarding playing time.

England's Harry Kane scores the team's third goal during the UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3 match against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in London on October 6, 2026.

Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark

After matching Peter Shilton's England caps record with two goals in a 3-0 victory against the Czech Republic, Harry Kane has not ruled out chasing Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time international scoring record.

Portugal's coach Jorge Jesus gestures on the touchline during their Uefa Nations League Group 4 match against Norway at Dragao Stadium in Porto, on Saturday

Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach Jesus

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national squad if he chooses, following the veteran forward's walkout after being benched.

Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Nations League league phase group A4 football match against Wales at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on September 24, 2026.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has dramatically walked out of the national team's training camp in Denmark after head coach Jorge Jesus revealed the veteran forward would be dropped for their upcoming match.

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