Johannesburg (AFP) – Burundi completed a season in which they played through the coronavirus pandemic by staging the FA Cup final that Musongati won on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Rukinzo Saturday. Yves Kireko gave league runners-up Musongati a second-minute lead at Stade Urukundo in Buye and Derick Kalulika levelled just four minutes later. […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp was frustrated by Liverpool's lack of killer instinct as Burnley became the first visiting side to avoid defeat at Anfield in the Premier League for 18 months in a 1-1 draw on Saturday. Andy Robertson's first-half header had the champions on course to maintain their perfect home record this season […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool failed to win a Premier League game at Anfield for the first time since January 2019 as Burnley ended a run of 24 straight victories for Jurgen Klopp's men on home soil thanks to Jay Rodriguez's strike in a 1-1 draw on Saturday. Andy Robertson's first-half header had the champions on […]

London (AFP) – Liverpool's bid to set a new Premier League points record was rocked by a 1-1 draw against Burnley, while Norwich were relegated as Michail Antonio's four-goal blitz fired West Ham to a thumping win on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp's side are chasing the record total of 100 points set by Manchester City in […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Chippa United, a South African club renowned for the swift hiring and firing of coaches, have appointed Lehlohonolo Seema as their fifth this season. One-time Orlando Pirates defender Seema replaces Rulani Mokwena. Clinton Larsen, Duran Francis and Zimbabwean Norman Mapeza were the other three incumbents this season. "I realise Chippa change coaches […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – Neither Africa Cup of Nations nor World Cup qualifying may be possible in Africa this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but there will be sufficient 2021 matchdays to catch up. World governing body FIFA originally allocated four two-match windows for Africa next year — March, August/September, October and November. The Zurich-based […]

London (AFP) – Norwich were condemned to a record fifth relegation from the Premier League as Michail Antonio's four-goal blitz fired West Ham to a 4-0 win at Carrow Road on Saturday. A seventh successive league defeat for Daniel Farke's side sealed their fate as Antonio's ruthless display boosted West Ham's own survival bid. Norwich […]

London (AFP) – Jack Charlton, a member of the England 1966 World Cup winning side who went on to become a cult hero as Republic of Ireland boss, has died aged 85, his family announced on Saturday. Charlton — elder brother of his fellow World Cup winning team-mate Bobby — was also an integral part […]

Johannesburg (AFP) – South African officials are expected to reveal Monday when the Absa Premiership — the richest league in Africa — will restart after being halted in March by the coronavirus pandemic. There has been media speculation that the 2019/2020 season could resume next weekend with the Nedbank (FA) Cup semi-finals, followed by multiple […]

London (AFP) – A gay player in the Premier League has revealed the "absolute nightmare" of keeping his sexuality secret from his manager and team-mates. There are currently no openly gay players in the Premier League and the only one to declare his sexuality in England during his playing career was Justin Fashanu. Former Norwich […]

London (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Manchester United's plans for next season are "up in the air" due to the uncertainty over the calendar for the 2020-21 campaign. Solskjaer's side are chasing Champions League qualification and silverware in the FA Cup and Europa League. United are on a 17-match unbeaten run in all competitions […]

London (AFP) – Jack Charlton, a member of the England 1966 World Cup winning side who went on to become a cult hero in Ireland, has died aged 85, his family announced on Saturday. Charlton — elder brother of his fellow World Cup winning team-mate Bobby — was an integral part of the great Don […]

London (AFP) – Jack Charlton who has died aged 85, enjoyed World Cup success in 1966 with England and went on to record further exploits in the unlikely role as Ireland coach earning himself the sobriquet 'Saint Jack'. Tall and lanky he was as blunt with his defending as he was with his tongue – […]

London (AFP) – Jack Charlton, a member of the England 1966 World Cup winning side and who went on to become a cult hero in Ireland, has died aged 85, his family announced on Saturday. Charlton — elder brother of his fellow World Cup winning team-mate Bobby — was an integral part of the great […]

London (AFP) – The clash between Tottenham and Arsenal on Sunday may lack the usual furore of a derby, with no fans present and both sides seemingly out of the race for a place in next season's Champions League. However, Jose Mourinho's Spurs have a point to prove, with a rejuvenated Arsenal under Mikel Arteta […]