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Cristiano Ronaldo’s short suspension and £215 fine from the Portuguese FA is a joke
Cristiano Ronaldo received a backdated 30-day ban and a €215 fine after walking out on Portugal's squad, highlighting an uncomfortable conflict between national team discipline…
Relebohile Mofokeng thriving in Belgium after record move
Former Orlando Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng has hit the ground running in Belgium with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, delivering standout performances in both domestic and…
Danny Jordaan re-elected SAFA president in chaotic vote against Sandile Zungu
Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), defeating challenger Sandile Zungu by 157 votes to 82 in a tense elective…
As Ted Lasso Takes on Women's Football, Women in Sport Are Defining Success on Their Own Terms
As popular culture mirrors the rise of women's football, research highlights the urgent need for financial security and systemic support for female athletes beyond the pitch.
AmaZulu King gives nod to Zungu’s Safa presidential ambition, commands KZN regions to toe the line
AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has backed businessperson Sandile Zungu's bid for the Safa presidency, urging all 11 football regions in KwaZulu-Natal to unite behind him…
Pitso Mosimane returns as Bafana Bafana head coach
The South African Football Association has officially reappointed Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana head coach, bringing back one of the continent's most decorated tacticians to…
Lionel Messi: A golden chapter closes on international football
Argentina legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on an iconic national career that delivered multiple major titles and…
Infantino’s retreat and football’s lingering governance problem
FIFA's abrupt retreat from selling a stake in its commercial operations to private investors exposes a deep, unresolved crisis over who truly owns and controls the future of…
Aston Villa vs Arsenal Prediction: The Tactical Risks Behind the 31 August Forecast
Expert tactical analysis for the Aston Villa vs Arsenal match on 31 August 2026. Review key transition risks, team strategies, and probability data before betting.
BCA launches South Africa's first odds comparison service for licensed operators
Bettingcompanies.africa has launched the BCA Odds Finder, South Africa's first free tool to instantly compare football betting odds across all licensed local operators, helping…
Aden McCarthy
At 22, Aden McCarthy has already discovered that football can change your life in an instant. One month you're chasing dreams in the Premier Soccer League; the next you're…
Football leadership is not a popularity contest
As the race for the presidency of the South African Football Association (SAFA) gains momentum, the future of South African football hangs in the balance. Delegates face a…
Auctioning the soul of the World Cup
Fifa's controversial plan to sell stakes in its major competitions, including the World Cup, has ignited fierce opposition from confederations, national associations, and fans…
Electing Zungu to top SAFA post will bolster football economy and revitalise neglected lower tier leagues, says key campaign backers
With the South African Football Association (SAFA) presidential elections a month away, campaigners for businessman and football boss Sandile Zungu assert his leadership will…
FIFA’s disastrous ambitious push for a 64-team World Cup: Expansion, inclusion and controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 centenary tournament, a move that has sparked significant debate among…