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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.

Aston Villa's Senegalese forward Nicolas Jackson celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League - League phase, Matchday 1 - football match between Club Brugge KV and Aston Villa FC at the Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges on September 8, 2026.

African players in Europe: Jackson scores as Villa squander leads at United

Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson scored early for Aston Villa in a thrilling 4-4 draw with Manchester United, headlining an impressive weekend of performances by African stars across Europe's top leagues.

Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes scores their first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3, 2026.

Man Utd fightback can be 'start of something good' - Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes dismissed speculation over his relationship with manager Michael Carrick after inspiring Manchester United's dramatic Champions League comeback victory against Roma.

Manchester United's Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha celebrates after scoring their third goal during the UEFA Champions League, league phase football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 3

Man Utd snap winless streak with Roma comeback

Manchester United overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford, ending a nine-game winless run and offering under-pressure manager Michael Carrick a vital lifeline.

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.

Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez defends the ball from Atletico Madrid's Alejandro Grimaldo during the Uefa Champions League match at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on October 13, 2026.

Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investment

Lisandro Martinez has criticised Manchester United's board and recruitment hierarchy over a perceived lack of summer transfer investment following their Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone shouts instructions to his players.

Atletico consistency highlights Man United instability since Ferguson

As Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, the contrast between Diego Simeone's enduring stability and United's constant managerial upheaval since Sir Alex Ferguson is brought into sharp focus.

Tottenham Hotspur's Dominic Solanke, right, celebrates with Archie Gray securing the equaliser in the  Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.

Carrick demands more 'streetwise' United after Spurs setback

Michael Carrick has called on Manchester United to become more stubborn and streetwise after a stoppage-time equaliser from 10-man Tottenham condemned them to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.

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.

France's Michael Olise celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 match against Belgium at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on October 5, 2026.

Zidane full of praise as France power to win over Belgium

Michael Olise came off the bench to score twice and provide an assist, inspiring France to a stunning 4-1 comeback victory against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League.

England's Harry Kane is challenged by Croatia's Mateo Kovacic during the UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3 match at the Stadion HNK Rijeka stadium in Rijeka, Croatia, on October 3, 2026.

Kane and Bellingham driving England forward after World Cup pain

Harry Kane is set to equal Peter Shilton's England appearance record with his 125th cap against the Czech Republic, propelled by an increasingly potent partnership with Jude Bellingham.

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.