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Who is Brayan León, Mamelodi Sundowns' new Colombian signing?
South Africa's Betway Premiership giants Mamelodi Sundowns have added Colombia's Brayan León as one of their attacking reinforcements at a sensitive moment in the club's football project.

Betway Premiership January transfers - Saleng and Colombia's Leon to Sundowns, more!
The Betway Premiership mid-season transfer window is underway. There have been notable moves among some of South Africa's biggest clubs, and we'll keep you updated here as the action unfolds.


TOP HEADLINES

ALONSO OUT AT REAL MADRID
Alonso out at Madrid, Arbeloa named new coach
Real Madrid on Monday announced that Xabi Alonso would no longer coach the club "by mutual agreement."

Robson: No surprise that Alonso was sacked

Liverpool host Barnsley in FA Cup third round - live updates
Liverpool have progressed from 13 of their last 14 FA Cup third round ties

Raphinha shines as Barça get thrilling win over Madrid in Supercopa final
Barcelona claim their first trophy of 2026, avenging October's El Clásico loss to Real Madrid by winning the Supercopa de España.

Is Barcelona's Hansi Flick underrated?

Did Xabi Alonso play the wrong team vs. Barcelona?


NFL PLAYOFFS
WATCH LIVE ON ESPN IN AFRICA
NFL wild-card highlights: Bills, 49ers and Patriots escape with wins
Check out the best of the best from the NFL's wild-card weekend from the 2025 postseason.

Overreactions, big questions from five wild-card games: The Patriots still haven't beat a good team?
Are the Patriots still untested? Could this be the Bills' year? Is Caleb Williams a future MVP? We're sizing up every NFL playoffs wild-card game.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: West Ham's Paquetá wants move to Flamengo
Lucas Paquetá is reportedly nearing a surprising move from West Ham United to Flamengo. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Men's transfer grades: Man City get a B- for Semenyo
The 2026 winter transfer window is now open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.


AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS
Nigeria overcome chaotic build-up to beat Algeria in AFCON quarterfinal
The Super Eagles bulldozed their way past Algeria, winning 2-0 on the back of goals by Victor Osimhen and strike partner Akor Adams.

Colin Udoh: This is the best Nigeria team I've seen!


FORMULA ONE
CAR LAUNCHES
F1 2026 car launches start this week! All 11 teams' dates ahead of preseason testing, new regulations
One of Formula 1's biggest ever rules refreshes is upon us, making 'launch season' more intriguing than ever as we get a chance to see the all-new cars before they hit the track.


FA CUP WEEKEND
Chelsea begin Rosenior era with big FA Cup win
Liam Rosenior turned to Chelsea's second string for his first game in charge as his new team thrashed Charlton 5-1 at the Valley to ease into the fourth round of the FA Cup.

FA Cup third round upsets this weekend: Macclesfield, Wrexham giant killers
Here is every upset from this weekend's FA Cup third round, a notoriously tricky time for big clubs against lower-league opposition.,

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- Sources: Carrick has backing for Man United job
- Raphinha's 'intensity' leads Barça Supercopa win
- 49ers oust Eagles, march on behind Purdy, CMC
- Man United's Fletcher: 'Don't waste the season'
- Liverpool's Bradley out for season (knee)
- Schroder suspended for trying to strike Doncic
- Morocco coach: Diaz 'can be world's best player'
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