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The main focus, however, should not be on the human errors made by the players or even by head coach Hugo Broos. Rather, the system in place to support them clearly needs to be refined.

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos cut a defiant figure in the aftermath of Bafana Bafana's Africa Cup of Nations exit at the hands of Cameroon on Sunday, following a 2-1 round of 16 defeat.

Watford have criticised the decision to call off their Championship match at Hull 18 minutes before kick-off on Sunday and claimed they did not agree to the postponement.

All signs pointed Sunday to a routine Man City win given their quality and Chelsea's turmoil since Enzo Maresca left as manager. Yet Enzo Fernandez' late goal ensured Chelsea went home happy.

Chelsea are moving closer to the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach after the 41-year-old arrived in London on Sunday, sources have told ESPN.

South Africa's Africa Cup of Nations campaign ended in heartbreak on Sunday as they lost-2-0 to Cameroon in the last 16 in Rabat, with a number of missed chances in an otherwise sparkling first half coming back to haunt them.

Follow here as South Africa take on the Indomitable Lions for a place in the AFCON quarterfinals.

Enzo Fernández grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser as managerless Chelsea snatched a 1-1 draw at title-chasing Manchester City.

Follow here as South Africa take on the Indomitable Lions for a place in the AFCON quarterfinals.

Xabi Alonso called Vinícius Júnior "fundamental," defending the forward's contribution after he was whistled by parts of the crowd during Real Madrid's 5-1 win over Real Betis at the Bernabéu on Sunday.

It started positively for Tottenham -- but ultimately Sunday's game against Sunderland ended with boos once again. How much longer can Thomas Frank survive?

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Follow here as South Africa take on the Indomitable Lions for a place in the AFCON quarterfinals.

Follow here as South Africa take on the Indomitable Lions for a place in the AFCON quarterfinals.

Liverpool's hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four received a damaging blow as Fulham's Harrison Reed struck one of the goals of the season.

Harrison Reed's long-range injury time strike denied Liverpool all three points at Craven Cottage after Cody Gakpo's goal just moments earlier appeared to have won it at the death for the Reds.

Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Tanzania in Rabat, with Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz scoring a wonderful strike in the second half of a bruising encounter.

Liverpool look to continue their climb up the table against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Tune in for live updates.

Aston Villa are interested in signing Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Pep Guardiola and Man City welcome Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium on New Year's weekend.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is frustrated at not being able to choose his transfers himself. But by speaking out, he has put his job in danger.

Liverpool look to continue their climb up the table against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Tune in for live updates.

Ruben Amorim has raised doubts over his future at Manchester United by saying he wants to be the "manager, not the coach."

Liverpool look to continue their climb up the table against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Tune in for live updates.

Ruben Amorim has raised doubts over his future at Manchester United by saying he wants to be the "manager, not the coach."

Matheus Cunha cancelled out Brenden Aaronson's strike as Ruben Amorim's Manchester United and rivals Leeds fought out a tense 1-1 draw at rocking Elland Road.

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Liverpool look to continue their climb up the table against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Tune in for live updates.

Hugo Ekitike has been left out of Liverpool's squad for their clash against Fulham due to a minor injury issue.

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Liverpool look to continue their climb up the table against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Tune in for live updates.

Declan Rice has defended goal-shy Viktor Gyökeres, claiming Arsenal will not be able to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title without him.

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Manchester United and Liverpool have been tracking Watford winger Othmane Maamma. Transfer Talk has the latest.

The Nigeria Football Federation has welcomed the nationality switch of Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, expressing excitement about adding the 24-year-old to their goalkeeping options.

Indonesian rescuers recovered a second body Sunday in the ongoing search for a Spanish soccer coach and two of his children who went missing after a tour boat sank during their Christmas holiday.

Morocco striker Ayoub El Kaabi may not be one of the truly big-name superstars at this ongoing Africa Cup of Nations but the way he's scoring his goals, mostly upside-down, is certainly grabbing attention.

In the AFCON 2025 round of 16, South Africa will face a stern test from an unpredictable Cameroon, a team head coach Hugo Broos knows well since he led them to the title in 2017.

Barcelona coach thanked Joan García for an unbelievable performance as the goalkeeper dealt with a hostile reception on his return to Espanyol to help the LaLiga leaders seal a 2-0 win at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday.

Goalkeeper Joan García shrugged off the jeers and vitriol in his return to Espanyol and Barcelona teammate Fermín López set up two late goals for a 2-0 victory in a heated Catalan derby on Saturday.

Ruben Amorim has declined to expand on his claim that it will take "time and money" to make his system work at Manchester United.

Mikel Arteta has hailed Declan Rice as one of the best midfielders in the world after playing a starring role in Arsenal's 3-2 win at Bournemouth.

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo admitted he was embarrassed after his team crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat at Premier League bottom side Wolves.

Declan Rice proved why he's a leading candidate to be the Premier League's player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a six-point lead on Saturday.

Bournemouth host Arsenal as Antoine Semenyo starts despite links to a January transfer - follow live.

Real Madrid reportedly want a new midfielder, with Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister high on their list. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Brighton soared to eighth place in the Premier League by snapping a six-match winless run with a comfortable 2-0 success over second-bottom Burnley.

Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy is surely standing on the precipice after Old Firm rivals Rangers came from behind to win 3-1 at Parkhead.

Ollie Watkins celebrated his 250th appearance for Aston Villa with a goal in a 3-1 win against a wretched Nottingham Forest who are slipping into deep relegation trouble.

Xabi Alonso has admitted he "doesn't know" when Kylian Mbappé will return for Real Madrid, saying the club are working to have the star forward back from injury "as soon as possible."