International News – Issue 241

Ronaldo Retains Ballon d’Or Real Madrid and Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted as the World’s Best Player for 2014. The Los Blancos goal machine picked up the Ballon d’Or for the third time in his career, fending off perennial rival…

Local News – Issue 241

Pirates Waiting On SuperSport For Williams SuperSport United goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is faced with a possibility of leaving the club, with early indications suggesting that he might land up at Orlando Pirates. SuperSport have already been approached by two…

Fernando Torres – Player Profile

El Nino Returns HomePersonal information Full name: Fernando Jose Torres SanzDate of birth: 20 March 1984Age: 30Place of birth: Fuenlabrada, SpainHeight: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information Current team: Atletico Madrid(On loan from AC Milan)Number: 19Youth career 1995–2001: Atletico…

Nhlanhla Shabalala – Fact File

Nhlanhla Shabalala Ready To Revive His Career At AmaZulu Nhlanhla Shabalala parted ways with Ajax Cape Town after spending over a decade at the Ikamva-based side since graduating from the club’s junior ranks. Shabba or Mbokodo as the player is…

Local News – Issue 240

Middendorp Joins Chippa Chippa United have confirmed the appointment of Ernst Middendorp as their head coach - just under a month after promoting Roger Sikhakhane to the hotseat on a 'permanent' basis. Middendorp, who met his squad on Monday, has agreed to…

International News – Issue 240

Gerrard Confirms Liverpool Exit With USA His Next Destination Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has officially confirmed his decision to leave the Premier League to ply his trade in the MLS in the United States of America. Gerrard announced on Friday that he…