Roberto Firmino – Player Profile

Firmino Making His Name On The Big Stage Personal information Full name: Roberto Firmino Barbosa de Oliveira Date of birth: 2 October 1991 Age: 23 Place of birth: Maceio, Brazil Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) Playing position: Attacking midfielder  …

Local News – Issue 264

Chiefs Announce New Signings Headlined by Xulu Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the signings of Siyanda Xulu, Bongani Ndulula, Camaldine Abraw, Daniel Cardoso and Keegan Ritchie. Xulu, a former Mamelodi Sundowns defender, was previously plying his trade at Russian side FC Rostov. Ndulula…

International News – Issue 264

Petr To Check In At Arsenal Arsene Wenger will end his two-year wait to sign Petr Cech when his £11million switch to Arsenal is rubber-stamped this week. Following lengthy talks between Chelsea and the Gunners, the north London club are now…

Argentina v Jamaica Preview

2015 Copa America - Group B | Saturday 20 June | Estadio Sausalito, Vina del Mar | 23:30 Tournament favourites Argentina will be looking to secure top spot as they face a homesick Jamaican side. These two have met three times before and it won’t…

Uruguay v Paraguay Preview

2015 Copa America - Group B | Saturday 20 June | Estadio La Portada de La Serena | 21:00 Uruguay will lock horns with high-flying Paraguay on Saturday in what is a repeat of the 2011 final. La Celeste where worthy winners on the…

Chile v Bolivia Preview

2015 Copa America - Group A | Saturday 20 June | Estadio Nacional, Santiago | 01:30 Chile and Bolivia will conclude Group A with both sides looking to claim top spot and be pitted against one of the best third-placed teams. They…

Mexico v Ecuador Preview

2015 Copa America - Group A | Friday 19 June | Estadio Elias Figueroa, Valparaiso | 23:00 Mexico and Ecuador do battle on Friday night for a spot in the quarter-finals of the 2015 Copa America. Mexico occupy third spot in Group A…

USA MLS Preview

MLS Picks of Week 16 The MLS remains as competitive as ever as sides enter another crucial gameweek in America’s league. The Seattle Sounders top the overall standings, a mere point above a faltering DC United. LA Galaxy’s star-studded side…

Peru v Venezuela Preview

2015 Copa America - Group C | Friday 19 June | Estadio Elias Figueroa, Valparaiso | 01:30 The first round of the Copa America dished out many surprises with the so called underdogs shocking the favourites. Two of those teams were Peru and…

Brazil v Colombia Preview

2015 Copa America | Thursday 18 June | Estadio Monumental David Arellano | 02:00 The biggest match of the Copa America thus far sees Brazil face Colombia in what promises to be an entertaining matchup as both team’s philosophies are to play sexy,…