Buckley on Bafana Bafana loss: South Africa were playing against 12 players vs Black Stars

The Dutch club insisted they are in no rush to sign the former SuperSport United first team and academy player, who is a free agent. South Africa international Kamohelo Mokotjo is set to return to the Netherlands following an unsuccessful stint in the USA. The experienced central midfielder is a...

The Manchester United attacker backed eventual winner Robert Lewandowski to take home the trophy whereas Messi voted for Neymar. Cristiano Ronaldo voted for Robert Lewandowski to win the Best FIFA Men's Player Award, while Lionel Messi backed Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Neymar to get it. Bayern Munich and Poland star Lewandowski...

Robert Lewandowski took home his second straight award, but one star competitor left him off the ballot completely.

Goal assesses the performances of the Black Stars as they bowed out of the continental showpiece in Cameroon following a 3-2 loss to Comoros on Tuesday. It was not a good day at the office for the Swindon Town goalkeeper who conceded three times against Comoros. Andy Yiadom - 4/10.

Chelsea scooped three individual prizes at the Best FIFA Football Awards, with Thomas Tuchel Emma Hayes and Edouard Mendy all winning their categories.Tuchel and Hayes were named men’s and women’s coach of the year respectively, while Mendy won the men’s goalkeeper award.Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski won the men’s player award for the second year running and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas was named women’s player of the year.🚨🏆 Thomas Tuchel is the #TheBest FIFA Men’s Coach 2021!🔵🧠 He had a year to remember with @ChelseaFC! pic.twitter.com/skVgbZTxCO— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) January 17, 2022Tuchel, rewarded for steering Chelsea to Champions League...

The Rossoneri were not allowed an obvious advantage with Junior Messias' strike ruled out. AC Milan are furious after they were denied a goal in stoppage time against Spezia on Monday that would have given them the lead, with their opponents then scoring moments later to seal a dramatic 2-1 result.

The Egyptian moved to Anfield for £35m in the summer of 2017, but how do his earnings compare to the rest of Europe's elite?. Mohamed Salah's sensational rise to the top of European football has been a redemptive journey. Branded a 'Chelsea reject' and scoffed at for his £35...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were both included in the men’s world XI team of the year alongside Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski – winner of the men’s individual prize – in a front four.Fifpro’s 2021 team crowbarred in the attacking quartet, with a back three of Manchester City’s Ruben Dias alongside Bayern Munich’s David Alaba and Euro 2020 winner Leonardo Bonucci. Dias’s City teammate Kevin De Bruyne was named in midfield alongside Jorginho and N’Golo Kante. Meanwhile Barcelona players were surprisingly omitted from the women’s team, despite Barca and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas winning the women’s player of the...

GOAL predicts how Teranga Lions might line up against The Flames in their final Group B game on Tuesday. The 29-year-old custodian missed the first two Group B matches for the Lions of Teranga after testing positive for Covid-19, but after recovering, he is expected to replace Seny Dieng. Left-back...

What the papers sayDonny van de Beek has rejected his reported loan deal to Newcastle from Manchester United, according to the Telegraph. The 24-year-old midfielder had been in the sights of the Magpies as they battle against relegation, but the club’s unstable position was also said to be what caused Van de Beek to turn the deal down.Newcastle have struggled with other transfer prospects too but, according to the Daily Express, the club is optimistic a deal for Sevilla defender Diego Carlos can be closed this week. The 28-year-old Brazilian reportedly wants to move to the Premier League and seems...

The Frenchman looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after fracturing his metatarsal. Barcelona have confirmed that Samuel Umtiti is set to undergo a foot operation, just days after tying the centre-back to a new four-and-a-half-year contract. Umtiti has only played once for Barca across all competitions this...

Robet Lewandowski and Alexia Putellas were the big winners on the night

Arsenal are optimistic their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool will go ahead as planned on Thursday night.The Gunners successfully appealed to the Premier League to have Sunday’s north London derby away to Tottenham called off in the absence of a number of players.Injuries, suspension, coronavirus cases and losing players to the Africa Cup of Nations saw Mikel Arteta’s ranks depleted enough for the league to postpone their scheduled fixture.However, the PA news agency understands there have been no additional Covid-19 cases in the past two days and a couple of players are now likely to be fit following...

India face South Africa in the first of three ODI matches starting Wednesday, 19th January, at Boland Park. India will be led by new captain KL Rahul after Rohit Sharma was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Play begins at 8.30am GMT. Aussie viewers can use the Kayo Sports 14-day free trial. Make sure you know how to watch a South Africa vs India live stream free with a VPN– from anywhere in the world.

Cameroon won Group A with a 1-1 draw against Cape Verde, who finish third but must wait to see if they reach the last 16

Reports had suggested the second leg could be postponed but Thursday's tie at the Emirates Stadium is set to take place. Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool on Thursday night looks set to go ahead as planned, with the issues that left Mikel Arteta with a threadbare squad at the weekend beginning to ease - even with Sead Kolasinac gone and Pablo Mari on the verge of an exit.

Alexia Putellas has won the 2021 Best Fifa Women’s Player award to complete a double of major individual honours following her victory at the Ballon d’Or last month. The Barcelona captain saw off competition from teammate Jennifer Hermoso and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr to win the award at a ceremony in Zurich on Monday night. She becomes the first Spanish player to win the award after playing a key role in Barcelona’s dominant treble-winning campaign, which saw the club lift the Women’s Champions League as well as the Primera División and Copa de la Reina. “I’m very happy, I’m thrilled,”...

Vahid Halilhodzic believes that Gabon will still pose an attacking threat to his Atlas Lions side. Morocco coach Vahid Halilhodzic has lamented Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Africa Cup of Nations exit for the good of the tournament, but isn’t convinced that it will boost Morocco’s chances when they face Gabon in their final Group C meeting on Tuesday.

The former Anderlecht and Club Brugge star will be among the African champions' key players as they seek glory in UAE next month. South Africa international Percy Tau has given Al Ahly a much-needed boost as the 2021 Fifa Club World Cup finals loom. The left-footed attacker has resumed training...

The Black Stars’ adventure in Cameroon has come to an end following a surprise defeat to the debutants. Ghana have been knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations finals following a 3-2 defeat to debutants Comoros on Tuesday. Richmond Boakye-Yiadom and Alexander Djiku were on target for the...