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Manqoba Mngqithi justifies why Mamelodi Sundowns handed ageless Themba Zwane one-year deal – 'It's important he knows he has to fight for the next contract'

Manqoba Mngqithi justifies why Mamelodi Sundowns handed ageless Themba Zwane one-year deal – 'It's important he knows he has to fight for the next contract'

Backpagepix Michael Madyira Premier Soccer LeagueMamelodi Sundowns FCMamelodi Sundowns FC vs Polokwane CityPolokwane CityMTN 8 CupThemba ZwaneManqoba Mngqithi The 35-year-old Masandawana skipper is showing no signs of ageing and continues to be a top performer. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Downs exercised an option on Zwane's contract His new deal expires…

Has Harry Kane recovered from back injury? Bayern Munich striker delivers fitness update ahead of bid to win elusive major trophy in 2024-25

Has Harry Kane recovered from back injury? Bayern Munich striker delivers fitness update ahead of bid to win elusive major trophy in 2024-25

Getty Chris Burton Harry KaneBayern MunichBundesliga Harry Kane claims to be fully recovered from the injury that ended his 2023-24 campaign, with the Bayern Munich star ready to open another trophy bid. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Striker hit 44 goals last season Untimely knock cut campaign short Feels fully fit…

Why Chelsea's proposed £35m transfer for Atletico Madrid youngster Samu Omorodion collapsed – explained

Why Chelsea's proposed £35m transfer for Atletico Madrid youngster Samu Omorodion collapsed – explained

Getty Images Ritabrata Banerjee ChelseaAtletico MadridTransfersLaLigaPremier League Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion will no longer move to Stamford Bridge after his transfer collapsed at the last moment. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Omorodion will no longer move to Chelsea Failed to appear in Olympic final due to injury Chelsea show interest in…

Bukayo Saka faces Cole Palmer & Kobbie Mainoo competition in bid to land back-to-back PFA Young Player of the Year awards as Arsenal, Chelsea & Manchester United stars lead race for prestigious prize

Bukayo Saka faces Cole Palmer & Kobbie Mainoo competition in bid to land back-to-back PFA Young Player of the Year awards as Arsenal, Chelsea & Manchester United stars lead race for prestigious prize

Getty/GOAL Chris Burton Premier LeagueBukayo SakaBrightonArsenalManchester UnitedChelseaCole PalmerAlejandro GarnachoKobbie MainooMichael OliseJoao PedroCrystal Palace Bukayo Saka is aiming to land back-to-back PFA Young Player of the Year awards, but faces competition from the likes of Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Arsenal star out to defend individual crown…

VIDEO: Matthijs de Ligt & Noussair Mazraoui are Manchester-bound! Bayern Munich defenders filmed travelling to complete €70m double transfer to United

VIDEO: Matthijs de Ligt & Noussair Mazraoui are Manchester-bound! Bayern Munich defenders filmed travelling to complete €70m double transfer to United

Getty/GOAL Chris Burton Manchester UnitedMatthijs de LigtTransfersNoussair MazraouiPremier LeagueBayern MunichBundesliga Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui are Manchester-bound, with the Bayern Munich defenders preparing to complete a double transfer to United. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Red Devils bolstering defensive ranks Long-term contracts ready to be signed Both have worked with…

Classic Jose Mourinho! Legendary ex-Chelsea & Real Madrid boss shown yellow card just 20 minutes into first Turkish league match in charge of Fenerbahce

Classic Jose Mourinho! Legendary ex-Chelsea & Real Madrid boss shown yellow card just 20 minutes into first Turkish league match in charge of Fenerbahce

Getty Images Sport Ritabrata Banerjee Jose MourinhoFenerbahceFenerbahce vs Adana DemirsporAdana DemirsporSuper Lig Jose Mourinho picked up a yellow card just 20 minutes into his first Turkish Super Lig game as Fenerbahce boss. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Mourinho off to a fiery start Picked up a yellow card in his debut…

Joao Felix's Chelsea comeback?! Blues in bombshell transfer talks over Atletico Madrid attacker in bid to keep Conor Gallagher & Julian Alvarez moves alive as Samu Omorodion deal collapses

Joao Felix's Chelsea comeback?! Blues in bombshell transfer talks over Atletico Madrid attacker in bid to keep Conor Gallagher & Julian Alvarez moves alive as Samu Omorodion deal collapses

Getty Chris Burton ChelseaJoao FelixTransfersConor GallagherPremier LeagueAtletico MadridLaLiga Chelsea are in talks to bring Joao Felix back to Stamford Bridge, as part of Conor Gallagher’s proposed transfer to Atletico Madrid. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Portuguese took in 2023 loan spell with Blues Rojiblancos looking to move him on again May…

Who will be the 2024-25 Premier League's surprise package? GOAL writers make their predictions

Who will be the 2024-25 Premier League's surprise package? GOAL writers make their predictions

GOAL GOAL OpinionPremier LeagueWest HamCrystal PalaceIpswichFEATURES After Aston Villa crashed the top four last season, which team is best placed to perform above expectations in the coming months? Given the amount of sport that has dominated the summer months, you would have been forgiven for not realising that the new Premier League season kicks-off this…

Chelsea star Lauren James, Man City goalkeeper Khiara Keating & Man Utd prospect Grace Clinton among all-Lionesses list of nominees for Women's PFA Young Player of the Year award

Chelsea star Lauren James, Man City goalkeeper Khiara Keating & Man Utd prospect Grace Clinton among all-Lionesses list of nominees for Women's PFA Young Player of the Year award

Getty Images/GOAL Ameé Ruszkai Lauren JamesChelsea FC WomenKhiara KeatingManchester City WomenWSLGrace ClintonManchester United WomenWomen's footballTottenham Hotspur WomenEnglandAgnes Beever-JonesJessica ParkMaya Le Tissier All six names on the shortlist for this year's accolade are promising young England players who shone in the 2023-24 Women's Super League season Chelsea star Lauren James could be set to follow in…

Deal imminent! Aaron Wan-Bissaka reaches West Ham agreement as £15m transfer nears completion – giving Man Utd all clear to bring in Noussair Mazraoui

Deal imminent! Aaron Wan-Bissaka reaches West Ham agreement as £15m transfer nears completion – giving Man Utd all clear to bring in Noussair Mazraoui

Getty Images Ritabrata Banerjee Manchester UnitedAaron Wan-BissakaNoussair MazraouiTransfersWest HamBayern Munich Aaron Wan-Bissaka is all set to complete his move to West Ham, which will allow Manchester United to sign Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Wan-Bissaka all set to join West Ham Man Utd can now sign Mazraoui…