
Birmingham City to host Barcelona in pre-season friendly
Birmingham City are set to host European giants Barcelona this summer as part of the Spanish club’s pre-season schedule.
THURSDAY, 07 MAY 2026, 04:46

Birmingham City are set to host European giants Barcelona this summer as part of the Spanish club’s pre-season schedule.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner had some unusual answers to questions at his news conference before their Conference League semi-final second leg with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Wales centres Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle are back in contention to face Ireland on Saturday in the Women’s Six Nations.

Rory McIlroy says he is “more motivated than I’ve ever been” as he returns to action for the first time since successfully defending the Masters last month.

World number one Scottie Scheffler confirms he will warm up for his defence of the Open title by playing the Scottish Open next month.

Following the relief of a final day escape, Christian Fuchs knows he has a big summer ahead as Newport County manager.

Orlando Pirates could lose two of their brightest attacking talents at the end of the season but who will replace them?

Richard Cooper is fastest in first qualifying in the Superbike and Supersport sessions at the North West 200.

Football Australia urges the Victorian government to reverse a ban on World Cup matches being shown on big screens at Melbourne’s Federation Square.

Grant Kekana expects a tough clash as Mamelodi Sundowns host Kaizer Chiefs in the Betway Premiership at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Siya Kolisi only has a couple of games left with the Sharks, and he has admitted there will be mixed emotions in the coming weeks.

Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States may be under renewed scrutiny, but when it comes to football, it appears to be in fine health, writes Dan Roan.

Cape Town’s biggest 10K road race is changing its route for 2026, with runners now finishing in front of a city landmark.

Gary Naysmith will become Ayr United’s new manager once the former Scotland full-back completes the Scottish Championship play-off campaign with Stenhousemuir.

When considering who could take over the captaincy from Siya Kolisi one day, a former Springbok has made a bold prediction.

Sipho Chaine reached a major milestone as Orlando Pirates secured a Betway Premiership win over Stellenbosch FC at Athlone Stadium.

Orlando Pirates confirmed their spot in next season’s CAF Champions League as they can no longer finish outside the top two in the final standings.

Tickets for the blockbuster Betway Premiership showdown between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs have officially sold out.

Kaizer Chiefs winger Pule Mmodi believes the team is well placed to face Mamelodi Sundowns at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday.

SABC will televise the anticipated match between Sundowns and Chiefs. The match could have a say on which team wins the league.

Iran’s football chief Mehdi Taj says their World Cup host “is Fifa, not Mr Trump or America” and calls for respect towards the nation’s delegation if the national team is to travel to the United States for this summer’s tournament.