Former Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is considering tapping into the transfer market to bolster his squad following a "significant injury" to Gabriel Jesus.
Former Chelsea and Ghana manager Avram Grant has been named as the new head coach of African side Zambia.
Manchester City will continue their bid for a seventh English League Cup in 10 years when they face Premier League rivals Southampton in the quarter-final.
Manchester City eliminated holders Liverpool out of the League Cup in a dramatic 3-2 win at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday evening.
Vodacom United Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend with the Cell C Sharks hosting the Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Friday at 17h00.
Caf president Patrice Motsepe strongly believes that a team from the continent can reach the 2026 World Cup final.
Pep Guardiola has insisted his time as manager of Manchester City will "not be complete" if he fails to win the Champions League.
World Cup winner Lionel Messi has agreed to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, according to local media in France.
Marcus Rashford marked his return to help Manchester United advance into the quarter-finals of the League Cup following their 2-0 win over Burnley on Wednesday.