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Yaya Touré has slammed Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for ‘having problems with Africans wherever he goes’.

The curse of the Pep in Yaya’s step

The Ivorian’s contentious comments offer pause for thought about his stifled career opportunities

“This is a historic event and we are very proud that our local fans will get to enjoy the stars and quality of La Liga close up

Patrice Motsepe reveals Sundowns-Barca showdown details

The La Liga champion’s visit is seen as a major score not just for the Pretoria club, but South African football as a whole

After initially taking treatment

Messi strike helps 10-man Barca earn draw as Ronaldo goes off injured

​Lionel Messi weaved his magic to keep 10-man Barcelona’s unbeaten season alive as a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou

People react as they listen to Catalan president Carles Puigdemont during a gathering at Plaza Catalunya after voting ended for the banned independence referendum

‘Yes’ wins Catalonia independence vote marred by chaos

Spanish police attempted to deter the Catalan Referendum, but 90 percent of the region are in favour of breaking away.

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Ruvan Boshoff/Reuters)

An independent Catalonia will leave Barça in a catch-22

The team is something that an entire society can cling to, even in the dark days of dictatorship.

Messi upstages player of the year Ronaldo

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick away from home gave Barcelona the victory over Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clasico.

New coach Martino a tactically shrewd choice for Barca

The appointment of Gerardo "Tata" Martino as Barcelona coach is slightly at odds with the Catalan giants’ recent run of managerial appointments.

Messi tax evasion accusations shock Spain

Lionel Messi’s spotless image as the world’s greatest footballer has taken a stunning blow with accusations that he cheated on his taxes.

Lionel Messi and father accused of tax fraud

Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and his father have been accused by Spanish tax authorities of defrauding the state of more than $5.3-million.

Mourinho stirs fierce debate at Real assembly

Mourinho stirs fierce debate at Real assembly

The subject of Jose Mourinho prompted passionate debate between members at Real Madrid’s general assembly.

Margin of Barcelona victory ‘excessive’, says Ramos

Real Madrid did not deserve to lose by two goals against leaders Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Saturday, says coach Juande Ramos.