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ORLANDO PIRATES DEFEAT LA LIGA GIANTS SEVILLA

Orlando Pirates emerged victorious against La Liga side Sevilla, securing a 2-0 win in a pre-season friendly on Monday evening. The Buccaneers made six changes to their lineup, with Thalente Mbatha, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Sandile Mthethwa, Miguel Timm, Karim Kimvuidi,…

BARCELONA DEFENDER RONALD ARAUJO COULD BE OUT UNTIL OCTOBER WITH HAMSTRING INJURY

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines as he will undergo surgery for a torn hamstring in the coming days. Araujo sustained the injury during Uruguay's Copa America quarterfinal clash against Brazil last…

Southgate in Summary: Top-5 takeaways from England’s EURO campaign

Overall, Gareth Southgate’s England reign has been successful, but it still hasn’t brought that elusive tournament victory

KAIZER CHIEFS INJURY WOES CONTINUE AS DOVE LEAVES CAMP WITH SERIOUS INJURY

Kaizer Chiefs defender Edmilson Dove has returned from the club's pre-season training in Turkey after suffering an undisclosed injury. The pair were pictured at the airport in wheelchairs and sporting moon boots, which suggests the injuries may be serious.…

MENZI MASUKU JOINS GOLDEN ARROWS AMID ROYAL AM DEPARTURE

Menzi Masuku has joined Golden Arrows from Royal AM after six years with the club - remaining a constant presence throughout its chaotic changes of ownership. Masuku joined the club in 2018 when it was still Celtic and has…

Amazulu FC Promises “New Sponsor and Exciting Signings” Reveal at Zunguness

Amazulu FC held a press conference on Monday at Moses Mabhidha Stadium where club president Sandile Zungu addressed the media ahead of the 2024/25 PSL season.

ANGEL DI MARIA: DREAM COME TRUE TO RETIRE WITH COPA AMERICA TRIUMPH

Angel Di Maria admits it has always been his dream to retire from international football by winning the Copa America with Argentina. The retiring former Manchester United player joined captain Lionel Messi and veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi to lift…

VICTOR BONIFACE HAPPY AT BAYER LEVERKUSEN, RULES OUT PREMIER LEAGUE MOVE

Nigeria striker Victor Boniface says he has no desire to leave Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen amid reported interest from some top Premier League clubs. Boniface scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions as…

GERMANY’S THOMAS MULLER HANGS UP HIS INTERNATIONAL BOOTS

Bayern Munich and Germany veteran Thomas Muller has announced his retirement from international football. His decision comes in the wake of Germany's defeat to eventual champions Spain in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. The 34-year-old won his first cap…

MANCHESTER UNITED PART WAYS WITH WILLY KAMBWALA

Manchester United have parted ways with Willy Kambwala, who has signed a five-year contract with Spanish side Villarreal. The 19-year-old centre-back made 10 appearances for the Reds after signing from French side Sochaux in 2020. Kambwala made his senior…

ORLANDO PIRATES CONFIDENT AHEAD OF CLASH WITH SEVILLA

Orlando Pirates captain Innocent Maela is feeling confident over their clash with La Liga side Sevilla in a friendly at Los Nervionenses' training base tonight. The Monday night fixture marked the Buccaneers' second friendly on their Spanish pre-season tour.…

SELAELO RASEBOTJA ADAPTING TO LIFE AS A BUCCANEER

New Orlando Pirates recruit Selealo Rasebotja is poised to take on the challenges that come with representing one of South Africa's biggest football brands. The 23-year-old midfielder is one of the fresh faces in Spain with the Buccaneers following…