International News – Issue 293

Lionel Messi Beats Cristiano Ronaldo To 2015 Ballon d’Or Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been named the recipient of the 2015 Ballon d’Or, beating teammate Neymar and nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo to the coveted award. The Argentine ace scored…

Local News – Issue 293

Khumalo’s A Clever Boy Bidvest Wits have completed the signing of Bongani Khumalo. Wits were in talks with the former Bafana Bafana captain, who recently terminated his contract with SuperSport United. The Clever Boys have now confirmed the centre-back's capture.…

Player Profile – Arda Turan

Turan Fighting For A Place In His Dream Team Personal information Full name: Arda Turan Date of birth: 30 January 1987  Age: 28 Place of birth: Fatih, Turkey  Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)  Playing position: Attacking midfielder Club information Current team: Barcelona Number: 7 Youth career 1999–2000: Altıntepsi Makelspor 2000–2005:…

Kaizer Chiefs vs Sundowns Preview

Absa Premiership | Saturday 9 January | FNB Stadium | 20:15 The South African PSL will take centre stage for the first time this year, with defending champions Kaizer Chiefs hosting current log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns in this weekend’s blockbuster. The Glamour Boys will be…

French Ligue 1 Preview

As certain clubs in Europe’s top tiers have amassed staggering wealth in the form of loaded owners and investors, so gulfs emerged separating big spenders from survivors. This gap is no starker than in Ligue 1, where PSG chase…

Local News – Issue 292

Wits Sign English Striker James Keene  Joint table-toppers Bidvest Wits have been swift to move in the January transfer window, announcing the signing of England striker James Keene. The 30-year-old, who has plied his trade for a number of clubs…