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/ 11 November 2009

Germany in shock at ‘keeper’s death

Germany was in shock on Wednesday after football star Robert Enke, who was set to represent his country at the 2010 World Cup, committed suicide.

By Ryland James
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/ 30 October 2009

Injuries threaten Man United title run

Manchester United’s chances of taking the top spot in the English Premiership this weekend is under threat due to a string of injuries.

By Stuart Condie
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/ 26 October 2009

South African grannies catch World Cup fever

World Cup fever has spread to South African grannies, with hundreds of elderly women in aprons and skirts fighting for the ball in township games.

By Ndundu Sithole
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/ 23 October 2009

King coach or deserter?

Phatisani Moyo says Carlos Parreira is Bafana’s best hope of not embarrassing themselves in 2010, but Mamadou Gaye says he shouldn’t bother.

By Phatisani Moyo
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/ 19 October 2009

Tough 2010 play-off draw for France

France have been handed a potentially tough test in their bid to qualify for the World Cup after drawing the Republic of Ireland in the play-offs.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 September 2009

Fergie taunts City ahead of Manchester derby

Alex Ferguson has taunted Manchester City ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby by labelling Mark Hughes’s side as arrogant.

By Jeremy Cross
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/ 17 September 2009

Goals galore in the PSL

The PSL goal drought came to a halt on Wednesday with 26 in seven matches as Orlando Pirates maintained a four-point advantage at the top.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 September 2009

Zuma defends Bafana, wants Benni back

President Jacob Zuma has backed the current Bafana Bafana coaching regime and also says the ailing team needs Benni McCarthy back.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 September 2009

Nigerian clubs chase semifinal spots

Nigerian challengers Kano Pillars and Heartland can clinch African Champions League semifinals places with home victories this weekend.

By David Legge
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/ 11 September 2009

Colours of loyalty

Lucky Sindane spent a bewildering afternoon trying to keep up with Ghana’s No 1 football fan

By Lucky Sindane
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/ 9 September 2009

Hiddink keen on Premier League return

Russia coach Guus Hiddink revealed on Wednesday that he would consider a return to the Premier League after his successful spell at Chelsea.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 August 2009

Defoe hands England 2-2 draw with The Netherlands

Substitute Jermain Defoe struck twice after the break to earn England a 2-2 draw with The Netherlands on Wednesday.

By Theo Ruizenaar
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/ 7 August 2009

In touch with the future

The football world is set for a paradigm shift and we need to embrace the changes.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 24 July 2009

Work on your people skills, chaps

Mamelodi Sundowns should get their house in order and stop taking the media for a ride.

By Lucky Sindane
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/ 12 June 2009

A tribute to the beautiful game

Perhaps Capetonians should be grateful that the petulant, pouty-mouthed striker, Benni McCarthy, became a footballer.

By Percy Zvomuya
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/ 28 May 2009

Sweet memories for Henry, Van der Sar lost for words

Barcelona star Thierry Henry said his side’s Champions League final triumph over Manchester United will stay long in the memory.

By Ryland James
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/ 27 May 2009

Fernandez on a mission

Rowen Fernandez is on a mission to regain the Bafana Bafana number one jersey at the Confederations Cup in June.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 April 2009

Mirror, mirror on the ball

Mail & Guardian’s soccer fundis reveal their PSL predictions.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 April 2009

Blatter demands fair play in AFC leadership row

Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Thursday demanded all sides play by the book in a bitter battle for power inside the Asian Football Confederation.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 3 April 2009

Would-be soccer stars turn to ballet in SA

Teenage footballers who dream of becoming star South African professionals are taking up ballet to give them the edge on the field.

By Griffin Shea
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/ 25 March 2009

Robinho threatens to sue Pele over drug claims

Brazilian international Robinho is threatening to sue soccer legend Pele over claims made by him that he had taken recreational drugs.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 9 March 2009

Soccer legend Phil Snoyman dies

Top goalkeeper, unstinting benefactor and close friend of Sir Stanley Matthews, Phil Snoyman died on Sunday morning at the age of 81 after a stroke.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 11 February 2009

Danone Cup gives kids a sporting chance

The Danone Nations Cup tournament has been expanded to all nine provinces and will see the participation of about 11 000 school children.

By Lucky Sindane
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/ 2 February 2009

Fans distraught as Premier League goes off air

African fans of the English Premier League were dealt a huge blow when the British company which broadcasts games across the continent collapsed.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 2 February 2009

Beckham to join AC Milan for Uefa Cup

AC Milan fans on Monday relished the club’s decision to include English veteran David Beckham in the list for the Uefa Cup knock-out phase.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 January 2009

Proposed rulings have SA sport in a spin

South Africa’s most popular sports are on a warpath with the Department of Sport and Recreation over new legislation that was sent out in December.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 January 2009

Supersport slams SABC soccer bid

An SABC bid to get exclusive club soccer broadcasting rights would be a hurdle to sports development, Icasa heard on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 January 2009

Santana’s honeymoon over

The gloves are off for Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana, who has the tough job of putting together a competitive side to play at the 2010 World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 January 2009

Downs sharpen their act for Chiefs

Mamelodi Sundowns’ star defender Robyn Johannes is hoping to get 2009 off to a flying start when the Brazilians host Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 December 2008

The year that was

The year 2008 has been a roller coaster for SA sport, from the success of Trevor Immelman at the US Masters to Bafana’s Africa Cup of Nations failure.

By Lucky Sindane
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/ 10 December 2008

Australia gunning for 2018 World Cup

Australia’s government on Wednesday agreed to spend millions of dollars to back the country’s bid as host nation for the 2018 Fifa World Cup.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 10 December 2008

Ajax at ‘full strength’ for Bucs clash

It will be business as usual for Ajax Cape Town when they face Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout final on Saturday, coach Craig Roslee said.

By Staff Reporter
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