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Football

Emery’s odd Europa League love
Article
/ 24 May 2019

Emery’s odd Europa League love

With the pressure off Chelsea, Arsenal need their manager to inspire a similarly composed performance.

By Luke Feltham
Tale of dirty, sexy Watford
Article
/ 17 May 2019

Tale of dirty, sexy Watford

The gritty underdogs have bludgeoned their way to the finals, but can they beat football’s best?

By Luke Feltham
Banyana running out of chances
Article
/ 17 May 2019

Banyana running out of chances

Still without a win in 2019, the team has very little time to prepare for the World Cup

By Luke Feltham
Women’s team may rescue Barça’s season
Article
/ 17 May 2019

Women’s team may rescue Barça’s season

The club could become the first in history to win the men’s and women’s highest European honours

By Luke Feltham
The secret of North Africa’s football dominance
Article
/ 30 April 2019

The secret of North Africa’s football dominance

The CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup and Super Cup are are held by North African teams. What’s behind the region’s footballing dominance?

By Maher Mezahi
Title, top four and pride at stake in massive Manchester derby
Article
/ 23 April 2019

Title, top four and pride at stake in massive Manchester derby

The days of dominance are long gone for the Red Devils with just a place in the top four and Champions League qualification their target

By Kieran Canning
Development football’s icky years
Article
/ 12 April 2019

Development football’s icky years

Where do you sign up to make a living doing what comes naturally on the playground.

By Luke Feltham
Citizen Kermit is back on game
Article
/ 5 April 2019

Citizen Kermit is back on game

A three-year stint in Europe with almost no game time has matured Kermit Erasmus as he re-emerges with the potential to make City soar

By Luke Feltham
Will Brexit hurt the Premier League?
Article
/ 26 March 2019

Will Brexit hurt the Premier League?

As the uncertainty of Brexit continues, it could have implications for one of world football’s biggest leagues, the Premier League

By Kieran Canning
Football fans, Algeria’s invisible catalyst
Article
/ 20 March 2019

Football fans, Algeria’s invisible catalyst

Protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika have been fanned by football followers, whose stadium chants have been heard across the country

By Maher Mezahi
‘A black coach doesn’t say no to Europe’: What happens next for Daniel Amokachi
Africa
/ 28 February 2019

‘A black coach doesn’t say no to Europe’: What happens next for Daniel Amokachi

Daniel ‘The Bull’ Amokachi was one of African football’s first household names, powering Nigeria to Olympic glory in 1996

By Shola Lawal
A footie-mad mother narrates for blind son
Article
/ 1 February 2019

A footie-mad mother narrates for blind son

​A passionate Brazilian football fan has drawn nationwide attention for narrating her local team’s football matches live to her blind and autistic son

By Agency
AmaZulu face a hell of a choice
Article
/ 9 November 2018

AmaZulu face a hell of a choice

Usuthu are paying for their sins, but redemption depends on addressing their weaknesses

By Luke Feltham
Baxter warns Bafana against complacency ahead of rematch
Article
/ 15 October 2018

Baxter warns Bafana against complacency ahead of rematch

In the sports wrap: South Africa’s global boxing star Zolani Tete has joined accomplished veteran trainer Floyd Mayweather Senior stable

By Staff Reporter
Take a header at dementia
Article
/ 12 October 2018

Take a header at dementia

It seems logical that football is linked to the illness but a researcher says it’s not that clear-cut

By Pirate Irwin
SuperSport relying on guts to capture MTN8 glory
Article
/ 28 September 2018

SuperSport relying on guts to capture MTN8 glory

The MTN8 final will see SuperSport United up against Cape Town City at the Moses Mabhida Stadium

By Luke Feltham
Fired-up Benni’s countdown begins
Article
/ 14 September 2018

Fired-up Benni’s countdown begins

The battle with the Soweto giants looms and City is one game away from equalling last season’s best

By Luke Feltham
The defiance of Luc Eymael
Article
/ 14 September 2018

The defiance of Luc Eymael

One can understand why Eymael might not hold the press dear— for months he’s been a shining lure for its attention

By Luke Feltham
Slice of life: You never know who is watching
Article
/ 23 August 2018

Slice of life: You never know who is watching

‘There are many football players in South Africa who have the talent to represent South Africa at a national level, but they chose me’

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Football’s dashed hopes: The teenagers sold a Premier League lie
Article
/ 24 May 2018

Football’s dashed hopes: The teenagers sold a Premier League lie

They thought they were signing up for a dream but it turned out to be a trafficking nightmare.

By Agencies Author and The Guardian
‘Referee has garbage bag instead of heart’ — Buffon
Article
/ 12 April 2018

‘Referee has garbage bag instead of heart’ — Buffon

Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon was sent off for his protests and Cristiano Ronaldo scored the resulting spot-kick to drag Real through to the semi-finals

By Thomas Allnutt
Maritzburg miracle thunders on
Article
/ 6 April 2018

Maritzburg miracle thunders on

Maritzburg’s coach is hoping to reboot the team’s winning streak when they take on Cape Town City

By Luke Feltham
Somali women sidestep taboos to play football
Africa
/ 23 March 2018

Somali women sidestep taboos to play football

‘The sight of young women playing football is highly unusual in Somalia, owing to societal pressures as well as fear of al-Shabab’

By Mustafa Haji Abdinur
Will Russia’s stadiums be ready for World Cup?
Article
/ 1 December 2017

Will Russia’s stadiums be ready for World Cup?

Fafa says that Russia will be ready, but the country’s hosting stadiums suggests the opposite

By Thibault Marchand
Why it’s time competition law was applied to sport in South Africa
Article
/ 14 November 2017

Why it’s time competition law was applied to sport in South Africa

The business of sport in South Africa is coming under the focus of the Competition Commission on concerns that some practices may be uncompetitive

By Staff Reporter
Fire up the Soweto derby
Article
/ 20 October 2017

Fire up the Soweto derby

The giants of Soweto are in dire need of a spark that will bring out the best in both teams

By Luke Feltham
Underdogs eye a weekend of glory
Article
/ 8 September 2017

Underdogs eye a weekend of glory

From the football pitch to the tennis court, there’s blood, sweat and tears in abundance

By Staff Reporter
Patosi lives up to his #10 jersey
Article
/ 1 September 2017

Patosi lives up to his #10 jersey

The 24-year-old has shown incredible potential and under McCarthy’s guidance, his talent is going sure to make him a season highlight

By Thomas Kwenaite
Chelsea star Kenedy sent home over China slurs
Article
/ 25 July 2017

Chelsea star Kenedy sent home over China slurs

Kenedy has been sent home from Chelsea’s pre-season tour of Asia as punishment for his offensive social media posts about China, according to reports.

By Agence France Presse
Manyama proves that he’s PSL’s darling
Article
/ 14 July 2017

Manyama proves that he’s PSL’s darling

“I think the reason I had such an unforgettable and successful season was because I was selfless,” said the Cape Town City talisman

By Thomas Kwenaite
Embrace the enemy: Video technology has a place in the beautiful game
Article
/ 28 June 2017

Embrace the enemy: Video technology has a place in the beautiful game

It’s comforting that Fifa has finally woken up and is making a greater effort to keep up with advancing technology.

By Lonwabo Miso
Slice Of Life: Long walk to opportunity
Article
/ 13 June 2017

Slice Of Life: Long walk to opportunity

"Working with kids like these has really opened my eyes. It’s made me look at things so much differently."

By Carl Collison
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