LIONEL Messi’s head-scratching with Barcelona’s management is becoming increasingly ridiculous now that his private messages have been leaked to the media. Messi, according to informants, is furious with the management while he is considering his future plans at the Nou Camp. However, former Brazilian player Ronaldo believes Messi has no choice but to stay at
THE Buccaneers’ struggles in the current Premier Soccer League continue. Cape Town City settled with the team from Soweto 1-0 at Loftus Versfeld yesterday. Despite a cautious start by both teams, City had to work even harder when they lost Mpho Makola in the 32nd minute. That was because Makola was shown two yellow cards.
Freddie Ljungberg, Arsenal’s assistant manager, has left the club to “strive for new possibilities”. The 43-year-old former Gunner player was also the London club’s interim manager after Unai Emery was given the go-ahead in November last year. The Swedish-born Ljunberg was part of Arsenal’s coaching staff when Mikel Arteta was later appointed permanent manager. Ljungberg
NEWLY appointed Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman is on the trail of Memphis Depay as his first signing. Expectations are that the Catalans will be active in the transfer window to strengthen its squad for the new season. However, Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed that only the services of his captain, Lionel Messi, Marc
THERE are more than just bragging rights at stake in today’s Cape derby between Stellenbosch and Cape Town City in the Tuks Stadium. A place in next season’s alluring MTN8 Cup competition is what both the Cape Premier League teams are aiming for. That’s after Stellies and City have performed well since the season resumed