Yeye back at training

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane is expected to return to the team before the end of the season after joining teammates in training on Wednesday.

Bartlett to assist Ertugral at Arrows

Khumalo eyes Chiefs coaching job

Former Kaizer Chiefs player Doctor Khumalo is interested in taking up the vacant coaching duties at the club from next season.

"If given an opportunity, I don't think it will be a problem," Khumalo said on Wednesday.

Neymar hit by missile in Santos defeat

Bolivar were lucky an act of violence by fans against Santos ace Neymar did not get their Libertadores Cup last-16 first leg in La Paz suspended on Wednesday as they went on to a record a 2-1 victory.

Mourinho backs former empolyer to win UEFA champions league

Ferdinand determined to persuade Paul Scholes to play on for another season

Bayern beat Madrid!

Bayern Munich will face Chelsea in next month's European Cup final after beating Real Madrid in penalty shoot-out.

Mourinho: I will stay at Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho ready to turn down Premier League approaches to remain with Spanish giants.

Pienaar faces another likely driving ban

Pienaar was caught 70 kph and 61 kph in a 48 kph in the space of 11 days last October while playing for Tottenham Hotspur, before beginning a loan spell with Everton in January.

No complaints after red card - Terry

Defender Terry was shown a straight red card by Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir in the 37th minute for kneeing Alexis Sanchez in the back and will miss the final against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich on May 19

Chelsea stun Barca to reach final

An heroic Chelsea survived the dismissal of captain John Terry.

Chelsea squad offered €12.3m Champions League win bonus

Chelsea’s players are set to share a €12.3 million (£10m) pot set aside by club owner Roman Abramovich if they win the Champions League,

Mourinho gets Chelsea' hopes up

José Mourinho exhorts Chelsea to come through seismic Champions League semi-final against Barça and reunite in final.

Cristiano Ronaldo gets the winner against Braca

Barcelona's defeat left Madrid seven points clear with just four games left and comfortably within reach of their first La Liga title since 2008 and their 32nd in history.

Everton scored twice in the final eight minutes

Incredible match at Old Trafford sees United give up 4-2 lead and initiative in title race to Manchester City.

Van Persie named PFA Player of the Year

Reasons for Chelsea to be cheerful and fearful at camp Nou

Barcelona have not lost at home this season. In 114 home matches under Guardiola (below), since he took charge in 2008, they have lost only six times. Barcelona have never advanced from the semi-finals of the European Cup after losing the first leg. This stretches back over five previous semi-finals, including one against Leeds in 1975.

Ferguson tells Young to stop diving

Manager "has a word" with winger Ashley Young, whose controversial antics have overshadowed United's march to title.

Barcelona ready to test Spurs with Bale offer

Welshman is top summer target for Spanish giants - who want him as a left-back replacement for Abidal.

Who is Neymar - Federer

Diego Maradona must be giggling through his teeth upon hearing that Roger Federer doesn’t know the Neymar, “best player in the world” according to his rivalry Pele.

Safa receives R450m from Fifa

South Africans will now start to reap the benefits of hosting the 2010 Fifa World Cup, the SA Football Association (Safa) said on Wednesday when it received R450 million from global football body Fifa.

Pirates go top of the log

Round 25 of the Absa Premiership saw Orlando Pirates knock Mamelodi Sundowns off the top of the log despite being held to a goalless draw in their Soweto derby with Moroka Swallows at the Dobsonville Stadium on Wednesday night.

'Clasico' High Noon for Ronaldo and Messi

As well as a potential title decider, Saturday's 'Clasico' between bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona serves up the latest installment in the goal-scoring drama featuring record-setting marksmen Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Man United primed for final assault

Like a vulture circling its fallen prey, Manchester United have the scent of another Premier League title in their nostrils with a fifth crown in the last six seasons just two wins away.

Dider gives Chelsea the lead

Didier Drogba's first-half strike gives Chelsea surprise first-leg lead to take to the Nou Camp next week.

Cech: Messi's 'only human'

Chelsea keeper confident side will be able to contain Barca playmaker again and stretch his barren run against them to seven games.

German machine was well oiled

Mario Gomez strikes in the dying seconds to give Germans vital edge in first leg of the semi-final.

Guardiola dismisses Chelsea switch as 'fantasy'

Barcelona coach rejects talk of taking charge at Stamford Bridge as he prepares to end Di Matteo’s challenge.

Man United agree £20m Gaitan deal

United agree a deal to sign Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan for £20m plus Fabio and Federico Macheda.

Rooney: I must raise my game and score more goals to help Manchester United clinch title

Although Rooney took his tally for the season to 31 goals in all competitions with a double against Villa, Ferguson, the United manager, complained of the England forward being “careless” and “casual” before replacing him with Dimitar Berbatov in the 74th minute.

Rooney was also substituted during the 1-0 defeat at Wigan last Wednesday following another poor display.

With United aiming to win the title by claiming six points from their next two games against Everton and Manchester City, the 26 year-old has admitted he must rediscover his form.

“I’m delighted with my goals against Villa, but at times it was not good enough from myself,” Rooney said. “I was disappointed with that and I have to put it right.

"Obviously, I’m happy with the goals, but the rest of my play wasn’t great.

Mourinho on war footing as he prepares for battles with Bayern Munich and Barcelona

It is more GI Joe than GQ for the ‘Special One’.

Wigan stun the Gunners

Wigan Athletic have gone five points clear of the relegation zone after stunning Arsenal with 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.

Ronaldo breaks own La Liga goal record

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo broke his own La Liga scoring record when he netted his 41st goal of the campaign in Saturday's game at home to Sporting Gijon.

Tevez thanks teammates for support

Carlos Tevez on Sunday thanked everybody at Manchester City for welcoming him back after a turbulent period of the season that saw him absent for several months.

United brush Villa away

Wayne Rooney converts a spot-kick and adds another, with Danny Welbeck and Nani also on target as United hammer Villa.

Drogba sparks Tottenham's destruction

Chelsea set up an FA Cup final against Liverpool after putting Tottenham to the sword with a ruthless beating at Wembley.

Chiefs sack Vermezovic

Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with Serbian coach Vladimir Vermezovic following a string of uninspiring results.

Cristiano Ronaldo one booking away from suspension for Barcelona v Real Madrid clash

Paul Scholes for England

Paul Scholes’ value to Manchester United could benefit England again, say team-mates Phil Jones and Chris Smalling.

Afellay's return boosts Barca

Netherlands forward Ibrahim Afellay has been passed fit to return for Barcelona after recovering from a long layoff, the European and Spanish champions said in a statement on Wednesday.

CR7 hits his 7th hat-trick

Leaders Real Madrid restored their four-point advantage over chasing Barcelona when Cristiano Ronaldo netted his seventh hat-trick of the La Liga campaign in a 4-1 win at city rivals Atletico on Wednesday.

Sundowns reclaim top spot

A 21st minute winner from Nyasha Mushekwi took Mamelodi Sundowns back to the top of the Absa Premiership after they beat Black Leopards 2-1 at the Peter Mokaba stadium on Wednesday night.

Wigan win 1 out of 15 against United

Maloney's goal gives Wigan hope of avoiding relegation as United's title bid suffers a setback.

'Chiefs have a better understanding'

The Amakhosi's understanding as a team has led to more goals for the Soweto-based side, Kaizer Chiefs striker Lehlohonolo Majoro said on Wednesday.

Papisse Cissé: I want to be worthy of Shearer

Newcastle No 9 aims to follow in footsteps of Alan Shearer as club pushes for place in Champions League.

Barca move one point behind Real

Defending champions Barcelona upped the pressure on leaders Real Madrid on Tuesday as they moved to within a point of their bitter rivals after a 4-0 thumping of Getafe.

Sundowns aiming to reclaim top spot

Title contenders Mamelodi Sundowns will tackle relegation zone inhabitants Black Leopards in an Absa Premiership match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday night in the hopes of regaining to spot in the league, kick-off at 19h30.

United leave Richards in tears

Manchester City defender Micah Richards says his team's faltering form which has allowed Manchester United to take a virtually unassailable lead in the Premier League title race, hurts so much that he "wanted to cry".

Wenger is monitoring Fulham forward Clint Dempsey

Fulham forward is being scouted by Arsenal as they prepare to overhaul attacking options.

Carroll comes through for Liverpool

Andy Carroll scores the winner in stoppage time after keeper Doni is sent off on a tumultuous night.