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Football

Five of the best at the Euros
Article
/ 17 June 2016

Five of the best at the Euros

The focus of the football world on Euro 2016 provides players from all over the continent a chance to earn a big-money move.

By Kieran Canning
Time for France to forget their troubles
Article
/ 9 June 2016

Time for France to forget their troubles

Despite injuries and bans, the French squad is rearing to go for Euro 2016 on home ground.

By Kieran Canning
Rooney raring to go – for England and Mourinho
Article
/ 3 June 2016

Rooney raring to go – for England and Mourinho

Although Rooney won’t be playing under Mourinho until United’s pre-season tour of China, he has stated his enthusiasm for the world-class manager.

By Tom Williams
Arcadia defends its stadium against illegal demolition order
Article
/ 26 May 2016

Arcadia defends its stadium against illegal demolition order

Plans are afoot to demolish Pretoria’s Caledonian Stadium, the original incubator to many of the country’s football stars.

By Raeesa Pather
League champs lose out on their African dream
Article
/ 20 May 2016

League champs lose out on their African dream

Mamelodi Sundowns will lift the PSL trophy on Saturday, but with the sour taste of loss in the African Confederation Cup in their mouths.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Why local and little are lekker
Article
/ 13 May 2016

Why local and little are lekker

The rebellion against gigabucks and megastadiums has begun.

By Luke Alfred
Three toppers’ last chance to claim a cup
Article
/ 13 May 2016

Three toppers’ last chance to claim a cup

A trio of top-flight clubs go in search of much-needed silverware, having made little impression elsewhere during this campaign.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Leicester let Premier League joy sink in before European dreams begin
Article
/ 9 May 2016

Leicester let Premier League joy sink in before European dreams begin

Steve Walsh and staff are lining up additions for the club’s Champions League campaign. "We are underdogs but we are dangerous," says Claudio Ranieri.

By Stuart James
Downs crown a winning streak
Article
/ 6 May 2016

Downs crown a winning streak

Mosimane wanted the league wrapped up quickly and his tested formula achieved just that.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Ranieri proves nice guys do not always come second
Article
/ 3 May 2016

Ranieri proves nice guys do not always come second

With grace and an unshakable bond with his players the one-time ‘Tinkerman’ has proved his critics wrong with Leicester’s first top-flight title.

By Owen Gibson 1
UK police face charges for Hillsborough drama
Article
/ 29 April 2016

UK police face charges for Hillsborough drama

Prosecutions will be pursued after the unlawful-killing verdict at the inquest of 96 Liverpool fans.

By Heather Stewart and Vikram Dodd
Big chance for Chiefs to damage ‘Downs
Article
/ 28 April 2016

Big chance for Chiefs to damage ‘Downs

Sundowns remain favourites to take back the championship, but they can’t rest on their laurels.

By Mark Gleeson Author
China nets Brazilian football players
Article
/ 28 April 2016

China nets Brazilian football players

A growing number of Brazilian players are signing for clubs in China, which aims to be a football superpower.

By Tom Phillips
Vardy-less Leicester face major bump on road to title
Article
/ 21 April 2016

Vardy-less Leicester face major bump on road to title

It is still a little startling what an excellent player Vardy has become, not to mention an unusual one.

By Barney Ronay
Goals are the real goal
Article
/ 21 April 2016

Goals are the real goal

Sundowns’ defeat to AS Vita once again highlighted the local flaw of placing more emphasis on trickery than putting the ball in the back of the net.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Spurs win title for most watchable
Article
/ 14 April 2016

Spurs win title for most watchable

The team’s achievements under Mauricio Pochettino this season deserve at least some of the adulation being lavished on the fairytale champions-elect.

By Barney Ronay
Ranieri backs the ‘fantastic horse’ at Leicester City
Article
/ 7 April 2016

Ranieri backs the ‘fantastic horse’ at Leicester City

Football coach has abundant, albeit unusual, praise for Jamie Vardy and N’Golo Kanté.

By Sachin Nakrani
Sundowns face tough challenge in the DRC
Article
/ 7 April 2016

Sundowns face tough challenge in the DRC

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By Mark Gleeson Author
Bafana lose out but here are some winners
Article
/ 31 March 2016

Bafana lose out but here are some winners

A look at some international football teams that did have something to celebrate.

By Guardian Staff
All-time football great Johan Cruyff dies at age 68
Article
/ 24 March 2016

All-time football great Johan Cruyff dies at age 68

The Dutch football star brought the game to the world stage for his home country, and has been described as one of the greatest players ever known.

By Staff Reporter
Bafana abandon the script
Article
/ 23 March 2016

Bafana abandon the script

Cameroon and South Africa were meant to beat the minnows and then battle it out.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Local teams reluctant to be African champs
Article
/ 17 March 2016

Local teams reluctant to be African champs

Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits are on the brink of elimination after embarrassing home defeats last week in the African Champions League.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Giant-killing shake-ups add spice to cup football
Article
/ 4 March 2016

Giant-killing shake-ups add spice to cup football

Europe is no stranger to upsets by minnows, but it’s a recent phenomenon in our Nedbank Cup

By Mark Gleeson Author
Wits’ home-ground recipe for success
Article
/ 25 February 2016

Wits’ home-ground recipe for success

Bidvest Wits’s ingenuity and sense of fun are hallmarks of the club and their fans are eating it up

By Luke Alfred
African league costs dampen enthusiasm
Article
/ 25 February 2016

African league costs dampen enthusiasm

Club owners’ financial dread is primary cause for lack of success in either the Champions League or the Confederation Cup over more than 20 years

By Mark Gleeson Author
Fit Downs poised to coast to PSL victory
Article
/ 4 February 2016

Fit Downs poised to coast to PSL victory

Traditional rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are substantially off the pace, not coping well under pressure and in varying states of flux.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Hughes is in Chelsea’s sights
Article
/ 31 January 2016

Hughes is in Chelsea’s sights

The former Chelsea player has overseen impressive progress at Stoke City in recent seasons.

By Dominic Fifield
Match by match for LVG
Article
/ 29 January 2016

Match by match for LVG

The uncertainty regarding Louis van Gaal’s future is understood to be causing bemusement among his players at Manchester United.

By Jamie Jackson
Kolo Touré gives all – and jokes about it
Article
/ 16 January 2016

Kolo Touré gives all – and jokes about it

Behind the popular defender’s jovial demeanour is a determined player.

By Andy Hunter
Blatter and Platini banned by Fifa for eight years
Article
/ 22 December 2015

Blatter and Platini banned by Fifa for eight years

Football moguls still in denial, claim unfair treatment and will appeal ruling of ethics committee.

By Reuters
Wits live up to their early PSL promise
Article
/ 17 December 2015

Wits live up to their early PSL promise

Sundowns’ devastating performance suggests that there will be a lot of excitement ahead.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Khompela’s ‘final’ chance with Kaizer Chiefs
Article
/ 12 December 2015

Khompela’s ‘final’ chance with Kaizer Chiefs

The pressure is on the Chiefs coach to lead his team to victory in the Telkom Knockout.

By Mark Gleeson Author
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