International News – Issue 235

Gerrard Offered New Contract To Stay At Liverpool Midfielder Steven Gerrard, 34, has been offered a new deal by Liverpool, says manager Brendan Rodgers. The Reds boss has also denied talk of a rift between himself and his captain, whose current deal finishes…

Southampton v Man City Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 30 November | St. Mary's Stadium | 15:30Ronald Koeman’s enchanting Southampton side face their biggest test thus far as they welcome the Premier League champions to St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday. Manchester City boast the better head-to-head record as…

SuperSport v Platinum Stars Preview

Telkom Knockout Final | Saturday 29 November | Orlando Stadium | 15:00 This year’s Telkom Knockout final will not feature any of the “big three”, with lesser known SuperSport United taking on Platinum Stars. The last two standing were responsible for knocking out Kaizer Chiefs,…

Richard Henyekane – Fact File

Henyekane Expects Free State Stars To Improve This Season After moving from Golden Arrows to Mamelodi Sundowns in 2010, Richard Henyekane found it difficult to really make his mark. Midway through last season he was loaned to Free State Stars, and…

Graziano Pelle: Player Profile

Pelle Replicating His Eredivisie Form In The Premier League Personal information Full name: Graziano PelleDate of birth: 15 July 1985Age: 29Place of birth: San Cesario di Lecce, ItalyHeight: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information  Current team: Southampton  Number: 19Youth career 2001–2004: LecceSenior career 2004–2007: Lecce…

Local News – Issue 234

Mashaba Names Bafana Squad For Nelson Mandela Challenge Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has named his squad for this weekend's Nelson Mandela Challenge. Bafana will host Ivory Coast in the annual showpiece at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, a day after the Telkom Knockout…

International News – Issue 234

Messi Becomes La Liga’s All Time Top Goalscorer Lionel Messi became the Spanish league's all-time top scorer with a hat-trick against Sevilla. Having failed to score in his last three La Liga matches, the Argentine finally surpassed Telmo Zarra's 251 goals for Athletic…