Football has a cruel way of delivering poetic justice, timing its highs and lows to create narratives that feel almost scripted. On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the contrast could not have been starker for South African football fans and one of their most talented recent exports. As Mamelodi Sundowns fans Read more
Former Mamelodi Sundowns attacker Lucas Ribeiro is reportedly close to sealing a deal with Libyan outfit Al-Ittihad Tripoli which would see him reunite with Rulani Mokwena. Mokwena and Ribeiro know each other too well as the Brazilian signed for Sundowns when the former was in charge and won the PSL Read more
MALLORCA — As the 2025/2026 LaLiga campaign enters its decisive final stretch, RCD Mallorca’s front office has already begun laying the groundwork for a transformative summer. Topping the shortlist for the Piratas is a name that has been generating significant buzz in the scouting circles of Spanish football: Lucas Ribeiro Read more
Kaizer Chiefs have been advised to consider adding a highly rated midfielder who won PSL Footballer of the Season while with Mamelodi Sundowns to their roster for next season. Luas Ribeiro Costa left Sundowns under controversial circumstances to join Cultural Leonesa, a club in the Spanish third tier. ALSO READ Read more
Former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Lucas Ribeiro Costa has officially been announced by his new club. Spanish second-tier side Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa has confirmed that Ribeiro has agreed to join the team. ALSO READ | Lucas Ribeiro terminate his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns The announcement comes amid a contractual dispute with Read more
Lucas Ribeiro Costa has officially said goodbye to Mamelodi Sundowns, posting an emotional farewell message on Instagram. The Brazilian forward, who scored 37 goals and provided 23 assists in 88 matches, was a key figure in Sundowns’ domestic dominance and continental campaigns. ALSO READ | Lucas Ribeiro terminate his contract with Read more
Lucas Ribeiro Costa has confirmed the termination of his employment contract with Mamelodi Sundowns FC, effective 1 August 2025. Ribeiro’s last appearance for the Pretoria-based club came at the FIFA Club World Cup, where he won acclaim for scoring the goal of the tournament, elevating his profile on the global Read more
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso acted coy when asked about the future of key players Khuliso Mudau, Lucas Ribeiro and Peter Shalulile at the club. The three were absent as Sundowns thumped Richards Bay FC 4-0 in their MTN8 quarterfinal at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Sunday night, with speculation they Read more
Mamelodi Sundownsʼ in-form Lucas Ribeiro Costa’s next destination has come down to two options as negotiations with his current employers, Mamelodi Sundowns, continue. Ribeiro was the star man at the PSL awards on Tuesday taking home the Footballer of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season, Top goal scorer award, Read more