Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs has announced his retirement from international football with South Africa.
The 32-year-old will no longer represent Bafana Bafana, following almost a decade of service to the national team, most of which was spent as back-up to first-choice Kaizer Chiefs keeper Itumeleng Khune.
While many voices in the media have speculated that Josephs decision is as a result of the competition between himself and the Amakhosi shot-stopper, a statement released by the Cape Town-born player maintained that injury and family commitments were the source of this sudden change of heart.
I have been fortunate to be a part of the South African national football team for the past nine years. I have represented South Africa on 22 occasions. O…
Lazio are hot on the trail of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Moritz Leitner, Italian daily newspaper .
The Biancocelesti are in need of midfielder reinforcements now that Antonio Candreva has joined Inter Milan and Ogenyi Onazi nears summer exit as well.
Il Corriere dello Sport claims that Lazio are set to make a move on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Moritz Leitner, who is keen on moving to Stadio Olimpico.
The 23-year-old only started 2 Bundesliga fixtures last season and he wants to leave Signal-Iduna Park in search of first team football.
Leitner had began his professional career at 1860 Munich, while he also enjoyed loan spells with Augsburg and Stuttgart.
The central midfielder, who scored 7 goals in 24 appearances for Germany Under-21 side, s…
Paris Saint-Germain have sealed the signing of Real Madrid forward Jese Rodriguez.
Unai Emery s side confirmed on Monday that they have tied the 23-year-old to a five-year contract, with the transfer fee reportedly worth €25million.
Jese becomes PSG s fifth signing ahead of the defence of their Ligue 1 title, following deals for Hatem Ben Arfa, Grzegorz Krychowiak, Thomas Meunier and Giovani Lo Celso.
I am delighted to join Paris Saint-Germain, who have become one of Europe s most competitive clubs, Jese told his new club s official website.
Like Paris Saint-Germain, I have big ambitions for the coming seasons and it will be a great pleasure to work under the direction of Unai Emery, who has developed an excellent reputation in Spain, and across Euro…
The 224th Merseyside derby ended in stalemate as Everton and Liverpool played out a 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.
Everton and Liverpool could not be separated on Saturday as the 224th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a 0-0 draw.
The visitors created more chances, and went closest to a breakthrough when Jordon Ibe making only his second Premier League start rattled the post with a drive from distance midway through the first half.
Steven Gerrard, featuring in what could be his final league derby, also went close on a couple of occasions but even the introduction of Daniel Sturridge early in the second half could not help Liverpool find a winner.
A tense affair threatened to boil over 12 minutes from time when a disagreement between Muhamed Bes…
Celtic are interested in signing James McCarthy in the January transfer window and are willing to sell Olivier Ntcham to fund a move for the Crystal Palace central midfielder, according to . It has been reported that the former Everton player is open to a move to the Glasgow giants, having grown up as a fan of the Hoops.
According to , McCarthy has made four starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for Palace so far this season. During the 2019-20 campaign, the 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international central midfielder made 16 starts and 17 substitute appearances in the league for Palace, according to .
According to , Ntcham as made seven starts and six substitute appearances in the Scottish Premiership and made three starts and two substitute…
It means forward Cody Gakpo could be asked to drop back while £35million summer signing Alexis Mac Allister is likely to be deployed in the deep-lying role – which does not play to the Argentinian World Cup winner’s strengths – with fellow new arrival Dominik Szobozslai expected to make his Premier League debut.
The club’s stuttering pursuit of Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, who could fill the Fabinho role despite being only 19 and having made just 29 appearances in one top-flight season, has led to criticism from the likes of former Reds defender Jamie Carragher.
But as Van Dijk embarks on his maiden campaign as captain, having inherited the armband from Henderson, he remains confident they can find the improvements necessary to get back into the top four and cha…
Georginio Wijnaldum scored in stoppage time to salvage a 1-1 draw for a below-par Paris Saint-Germain against Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday.
After Lionel Messi hit the post, Mauricio Pochettino s side, who were held to a 0-0 draw by Nice on Wednesday, looked like they were on their way to a second Ligue 1 defeat of the season when Keylor Navas dropped Seko Fofana s effort into his own net after 62 minutes.
Wijnaldum – introduced in the 70th minute for Leandro Paredes – headed home fellow substitute Kylian Mbappe s left-wing cross two minutes into added time to secure a point for the leaders, though.
The result meant PSG moved 13 points clear of second-placed Marseille, who have a game in hand, while Lens remain in fifth.
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Former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg has announced his retirement from professional football.
The 35-year-old spent nine years at the north London outfit, winning two Premier League titles and three FA Cups between 1998 and 2007.
Ljungberg represented Sweden 75 times and captained his side throughout the Euro 2008 qualifiers before retiring from international football after the tournament.
It is with a bittersweet feeling that I now choose to end my football career. A decision that has emerged after six months of thinking about it, Ljungberg said in a statement.
During my football career I have had the opportunity to play with some of the top football players in the world, as well as teams in the world elite.
I am grateful for everything foot…
Barcelona eyeing Arda Turan
Champions League winners Barcelona are hot on the trail of Atletico Madrid star Arda Turan, .
The Turkey hotshot recently confirmed that he hoped to leave the club this summer, and the Catalans seem ready to pounce.
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique values the attacking midfielder highly and he is eager to lure him to Camp Nou ahead of the 2015/2016 season.
With Turan having another two years left on his deal with Atletico, it is clear he will not be available on the cheap, but the latest reports suggest the Catalans are ready to match his €41 million release clause.
The 28-year-old developed into a key player for los Colchoneros shortly after joining from Galatasaray four years ago.
Turan has since made 177 compe…
Stoke City have completed the signing of England international full-back Glen Johson, .
The 30 year old, who was a free agent after his contract with Liverpool had expired, has penned a two year deal with Mark Hughes’ side.
Johnson had spent the past six seasons on Merseyside, racking up two hundred two hundred appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring nine goals while he was part of the squad that won the 2012 League Cup under Kenny Dalglish.
Prior to his move to Anfield, he had spells with Portsmouth and Chelsea, having begun his career with West Ham United.
He also has fifty-four senior caps for his country, with his one and only international goal so far coming in a 3-1 friendly victory over Mexico prior to the 2010 World Cup in So…