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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti facing 4-year jail sentence in Spanish tax fraud trial

Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti has denied intentionally committing tax fraud as his trial began Wednesday, with prosecutors seeking nearly five years jail time.

Sport Soccer
AFP|Published

Neymar's March injuries: Inside football's most bizarre conspiracy theory

Brazilian football superstar Neymar's career has been plagued by a peculiar pattern - his frequent injuries coinciding with his sister's March birthday celebrations. From Barcelona to Santos, this decade-long coincidence has sparked one of football's most intriguing conspiracy theories.

Sport Soccer
Lunga Biyela|Published

Why Barcelona B might not be the best move for Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng

As Barcelona B shows interest in Orlando Pirates' rising star Relebohile Mofokeng, we analyse why the Spanish giants might not be the ideal next step for the 20-year-old sensation, and explore which European leagues could better serve his development.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Pep Guardiola denies Manchester City rebuild is biggest challenge of career

As Manchester City trail 20 points behind Liverpool and face a crucial match against Tottenham, Pep Guardiola remains defiant about his team's future

Sport Soccer Premier League
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoKaizer Chiefs legend: 'Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng could rival Kylian Mbappe'

South African football legend Siyabonga Nomvethe has made a stunning prediction that could shake up world football - comparing Orlando Pirates' 20-year-old sensation Relebohile Mofokeng to French superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoHugo Broos warns: Why Barcelona isn't the right move for Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has cautioned against Orlando Pirates' rising star Relebohile Mofokeng making a premature move to Barcelona, suggesting alternative European destinations that could better serve the 20-year-old's development.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Barcelona's Dani Olmo suffers fresh registration setback

The future of Dani Olmo and young forward Pau Victor at the Catalan giants has been on hold over a financial and administrative limbo that prevented their registration beyond 2024.

Sport Soccer La Liga
AFP|Published

Renamed Super League asks to be recognised by FIFA and UEFA

Super League promoters have revealed they have asked FIFA and UEFA for "official recognition" of their proposed competition.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Watch VideoOrlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng on Barcelona’s radar: Joseph Makhanya weighs in on potential move

Orlando Pirates' Multichoice Diski Challenge (MDC) coach Joseph Makhanya says he would like to see Relebohile Mofokeng achieving his dreams of playing in Europe as the youngster continues to be linked with Spanish giants Barcelona.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoBarcelona reportedly interested in Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng: A rising talent compared to Lamine Yamal

Barcelona have reportedly been asking questions about Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana youngster Relebohile Mofokeng.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Fickle Paul Scholes makes U-turn on Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim

Before Ruben Amorim’s appointment on October 29, Paul Scholes said Manchester United hiring him would have been similar to when Erik ten Hag was first appointed.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Sherman|Published

Real Madrid are going to win the Champions League, says Jamie Carragher

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Real Madrid are still going to win the Champions League despite their poor start to the competition.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Sherman|Published

Manchester City’s Rodri wins big, Real Madrid stars boycott Ballon d’Or over Vinicius snub

The decision to award the prize for the world's best player to the midfielder came as a surprise, with Real Madrid's Liga and Champions League double winner Vinicius Junior widely seen as the favourite.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The most NFL team that never existed and is Arteta building a flashy Stoke City team at Arsenal? | Working Title FC Podcast

Will Ten Hag still be United coach by the time you listen to this, and maybe he can ‘’Hag’’ his fellow Dutchman MAx who is a very unhappy F1 Champ.

Multimedia Podcasts
IOL Reporter|Published

African connection could decide El Clásico

Unbeaten hosts Real Madrid host LaLiga log-leaders Barcelona tonight in the first El Clásico of the season at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid

Weekend Argus Sport
Herman Gibbs|Published

Relebohile Mofokeng has the ability to play for Barcelona or Real Madrid, says ex-Pirates star

According to former Orlando Pirates star Luvuyo Memela, teen sensation Relebohile Mofokeng is good enough to play for clubs such as Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Ex-Barcelona and Spain great, 2010 World Cup-winner Andres Iniesta retires aged 40

Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, who scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.

Sport Soccer La Liga
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ajax and Barcelona legend, former Sundowns coach Johan Neeskens dies suddenly at 73

Johan Neeskens, who was in charge of Mamelodi Sundowns when they beat Powerlines FC 24-0 in the Nedbank Cup, has died at the age of 73.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Ilkay Gundogan returns to Manchester City from Barcelona

Premier League champions Manchester City on Friday confirmed the return of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who joins the club from Barcelona.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Chelsea set to sign Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix: reports

Chelsea are set to sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix in a deal which could see Blues midfielder Conor Gallagher move to the Spanish club.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Three arrested, fourth wanted after Barca teen star Lamine Yamal’s father stabbed

Three people have been arrested and a fourth is wanted after a knife attack on the father of young Spanish football star Lamine Yamal in Catalonia.

Sport Soccer La Liga
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Atletico Madrid sign Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez for R1. 6 billion

Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to $93 million.

Sport Soccer La Liga
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tim Sukazi says Relebohile Mofokeng is as good as Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal

TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi has boldly claimed that Orlando Pirates teen sensation Relebohile Mofokeng is as good as Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal.

Sport Soccer PSL
Lunga Biyela|Published

Martinez saves Argentina at Copa America after Messi misses penalty

Lionel Messi missed the opening penalty, chipping against the bar, but thanks to heroics from EmilianoMartinez, Argentina recovered to win the shoot-out 4-2 and progress into the Copa America semi-finals.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Robert Lewandowski to miss Poland's Euro 2024 opener with injury

Poland captain Robert Lewandowski will miss his country's Euro 2024 opener this weekend with a thigh injury.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published