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Messi is bearing the weight of expectations as Argentina seek a first World Cup trophy since 1986
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

Pressure on Messi to redeem himself, early exit for Egypt

Argentina have rallied around their superstar captain after his spot-kick was saved in the 1-1 draw against minnows Iceland on Saturday

  • Daniel Hicks
3 min read
“Corruption is thieving. It diverts money meant for service delivery. The commission must do its work to restore people’s confidence in the state,” says Zizi Kodwa
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

England escape with Tunisia win

Footballer Harry Kane admitted he was frustrated by several decisions from referee Wilmar Roldan, who ignored several incidents

  • Daniel Hicks
4 min read
England seek World Cup exorcism as Belgium expects
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

England seek World Cup exorcism as Belgium expects

​Mexico stunned World Cup holders Germany on Sunday, inflicting a 1-0 defeat that throws the Germans’ title defence into disarray

  • Daniel Hicks
4 min read
CRUSADERS

Super Rugby, what’s up?

As the competition’s fixtures enter their fifth week, there’s a lot for fans to talk about

  • Daniel Hicks
3 min read