Maresca relieved as Chelsea return to winning ways
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Maresca relieved as Chelsea return to winning ways

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was a relieved figure as his side ended a five-game winless streak with a 3-1 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday to move into the top four in the table.
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January 21, 2025
‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti
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‘Mbappe is the best in the world’ – Ancelotti

It has not been easy for Kylian Mbappe since his move to Real Madrid this season, but his coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed him as the best striker in the world following the 4-1 victory over Las Palmas on Sunday.
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January 20, 2025
Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on
Miguel Cardoso, head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Stellenbosch FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Cape Town Stadium on 18 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Cardoso unhappy with draw but Sundowns march on

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso bemoaned his side’s late concession of a goal in their 1-1 home draw with Moroccan side FAR Rabat that denied them top spot in their CAF Champions League pool.
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January 20, 2025
Amorim has damning assessment of Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks frustrated during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday January 19, 2025.
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Amorim has damning assessment of Man Utd

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hit out at his own side as possibly the worst in the club’s history following their 3-1 Premier League home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
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January 20, 2025
Slot admits to doubts after Liverpool win
Liverpool manager Arne Slot during the Premier League match at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford. Picture date: Saturday January 18, 2025.
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Slot admits to doubts after Liverpool win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted his side’s lack of a clinical edge in the final third had him worried before their late show against Brentford sealed a crucial 2-0 Premier League win on Saturday.
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January 19, 2025
Riveiro praises players after Ahly win
Jose Riveiro, coach of Orlando Pirates during the 2024 MTN8 final match between Orlando Pirates and Stellenbosch FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 05 October 2024 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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Riveiro praises players after Ahly win

Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro was delighted with his side’s statement win over Al Ahly in their CAF Champions League clash in Cairo on Saturday that saw The Buccaneers top their pool but warned against getting too carried away.
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January 19, 2025
Sundowns sign Adams from Stellenbosch
Jayden Adams of Stellenbosch FC celebrates goal with team players during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 football match between Stellenbosch FC and Stade Malien at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 12 January 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix
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Sundowns sign Adams from Stellenbosch

Mamelodi Sundowns have completed the signing of Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams from Stellenbosch FC on a three-year contract, the club confirmed on Saturday.
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January 19, 2025
Man Utd boss warns of roller-coaster ride
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday January 16, 2025.
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Man Utd boss warns of roller-coaster ride

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has warned fans to expect a roller-coaster ride to the end of the season and that there are no quick fixes to the team’s problems.
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January 18, 2025
Pirates back in Egypt for Al Ahly duel
Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal with teammates during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 match between CR Belouizdad and Orlando Pirates at 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers , Algeria on 26 November 2024 ©Djaffar Ladjal/BackpagePix
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Pirates back in Egypt for Al Ahly duel

Orlando Pirates play in Egypt for a sixth time in the club’s history on Saturday when they battle African Champions League holders Al Ahly in Cairo for top place in Group C.
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January 18, 2025
Milestone for Muhsin in SA football
Muhsin Ertugral, Technical Director and Interim Head Coach of Cape Town City during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 game between Cape Town City and Kaizer Chiefs at Cape Town Stadium on 5 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Milestone for Muhsin in SA football

Cape Town City coach Muhsin Ertugral reached the milestone of having taken charge of 400 games in South African football when Cape Town City defeated Richards Bay 2-1 in the Betway Premiership on Friday to move up to fifth in the table.
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January 18, 2025