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Match of the day: Sport vs ecology

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We need a profound rethinking of the meaning of sustainability in sport — the global commercial model is neither environmentally nor socially sound
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Football legend Maradona dies

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The Argentinian icon died at his home on Wednesday, two weeks after having surgery on a blood clot in his brain
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Q&A Sessions: ‘Each generation must open doors for the next’ — Desiree Ellis

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Desiree Ellis has a deep understanding of the development of women’s football in South Africa. The Banyana Banyana head coach talks to Luke Feltham about how the women’s game has changed over her 40-year career
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World Cup review, Part III: The moguls who battled doubt

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We talk to the organisers whose every waking moment was consumed by the duty of hosting a successful tournament
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Editorial: Let’s inspire the world … again

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South Africa was the first to welcome the World Cup to our beautiful continent. In these troubled Covid-19 times it’s worth reminding ourselves of that achievement.
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The Proteas’ perfect run of netball

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The team could cap an incredible year if they can overcome England in a three-match Test series
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Courageous thoughts on heroism

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'Moving into middle age, I’m at odds with the idea of a hero, of heroism'
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No Neymar, no problem as Brazil begin new Copa reign

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As Brazil geared up for the Copa America last month, a Neymar-induced pall of doom and gloom threatened to scupper the host nation's chances
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What’s eating giant KG and Co?

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All the grumbling about the Proteas seems to have drained them of their ruthlessness
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Beware the group of death

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From the powerful Germans to the sanguine Spanish, here’s everything you need to know about South Africa’s World Cup opponents
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What should we expect from Banyana at the first World Cup?

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Should we temper our expectations as Banyana Banyana enter their first World Cup?
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World Cup Week 1: What we’ve learned

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After a week of entertainment we’re still trying to figure out what the pecking order is in this medley
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World Cup is anyone’s oyster

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This year there are a number of teams good enough to ensure a fierce battle for the title
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SA’s great netball gamble

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It’s Cape Town vs Auckland in the fight for the right to host the 2023 World Cup — with the future of the game at stake
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Safa begin process to host 2023 Women’s World Cup

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Safa has previously made no secret of its desire to bring the competition to South Africa and has now expressed its interest to Fifa.
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