International News – Issue 216

Rodriguez On His Way To Madrid Real Madrid have signed Colombian star James Rodriguez from Monaco in a £63million deal. The 23-year-old succesfully passed a medical in Madrid this morning before agreeing a six-year deal and is scheduled to be unveiled…

Chiefs v Pirates Preview

Carling Black Label Cup | Saturday 26 July | FNB Stadium | 15:00The Carling Black Label Cup graces us this weekend as one of the world’s biggest rivalries kicks off the 2014/15 South African season. This unique competition, where fans decide who they want…

German Telekom Cup Preview

German Telekom CupThe annual Telekom Cup graces us from Germany this weekend with four Bundesliga sides contesting the two-day tournament. The Telekom Cup is played from a semi-final format with the winners qualifying for the final on Sunday. This…

Robert Lewandowski: Player Profile

Lewandowski Ready To Shine Following Dream Move To BayernPersonal information Full name: Robert LewandowskiDate of birth: 21 August 1988Age: 25Place of birth: Warsaw, PolandHeight: 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information Current team: Bayern MunichNumber: 9 Youth career 1997–2004: VarsoviaSenior career2006–2008:…

Local News – Issue 215

Aces Sign Mbesuma Former Orlando Pirates striker Collins Mbesuma has signed a two-year contract with Mpumalanga Black Aces. The Zambian penned the deal on Friday after impressing on a short training stint with the club following his release from Bucs in the…

Frank Mhango – Fact File

Celtic’s “Gabadinho” Working Hard To Achieve GreatnessBloemfontein Celtic's Malawian-born striker Frank Mhango, has been scoring regular goals for the team since he joined them at the start of last season. The pin-sized striker has proved beyond all odds that…

Charity Showdown Preview

There’s a taste of South Africa’s elite on Saturday as four PSL teams participate in the inaugural Charity Showdown at the Bidvest Stadium. Bidvest Wits, Bloemfontein Celtic, Mpumalanga Black Aces and AmaZulu will feature in the four-team pre-season tournament which will be…

International News – Issue 215

Kroos Heading To Real Madrid Toni Kroos has confirmed he will join Real Madrid after helping Germany to World Cup glory. The midfielder starred throughout in Sunday's final as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 at the Maracana to secure their fourth World Cup title.…

Anderlecht v Lokeren Preview

Belgian Super Cup Final | Sunday 20 July | Brussels | 18:00With the World’s biggest showpiece over we turn our attention to smaller football matters.The Belgian Pro League is set to start next weekend and the traditional Super Cup, which pits last season’s league…

Louis van Gaal: Manager Profile

Looking To Bring Back United’s Glory Days Personal information Full name: Louis van GaalDate of birth: 8 August 1951Age: 62Place of birth: Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeight: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)Playing position: MidfielderClub information Current team: Man UnitedYouth careerRKSV de MeerSenior career1972–1973: Ajax…