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Casemiro Still Part of Manchester United Squad Despite Transfer Rumours

Casemiro included in Manchester United's Europa League squad amid transfer rumours linking him to Turkey. The Brazil international, who endured a poor 45 minutes in the weekend defeat to Liverpool he was replaced at half-time, faces losing his first-team…

Kevin de Bruyne praises Man City’s ego-free squad for success

Kevin De Bruyne credits Manchester City’s success to a lack of egos in the dressing room, believing it has been key to their dominance over the past decade.

Hugo Broos warns Bafana against complacency ahead of Uganda test

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos knows his side faces a tough test of their credentials against Uganda in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday. South Africa are a much-improved side under current coach Hugo Broos and…

Ronwen Williams nominated for the Yashin Trophy

Ronwen Williams has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy. The Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns captain is one of ten goalkeepers nominated for the annual global award. The award is named after former Soviet Union goalkeeper Lev Yashin, and…

Gavin Hunt unimpressed by Betway Premiership delay

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has bemoaned the delay in the start of the 2024/24 Betway Premiership season. Betway have taken over sponsorship of the league this season from DStv for the upcoming campaign. League games normally follow on…

Chippa United Targets Sammy Seabi

Chippa United coach Kwanele Kopo admits he's keen to sign Sammy Seabi on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns for the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season. The 29-year-old former Polokwane City midfielder has spent the majority of his time with the Brazilians…

Nasreddine Nabi Happy With Kaizer Chiefs’ Pre-season Progress

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi says he's happy with his side's progress during pre-season. Amakhosi get their 2024/25 campaign underway away to Marumo Gallants on Saturday 14 September. They are yet to play any competitive games have failed to…

Dani Olmo explains how Hansi Flick has eased his transition back to Barcelona

Dani Olmo has discussed his impressive return to Barcelona, highlighting how Hansi Flick has been instrumental in his swift adjustment. The Spanish international rejoined Barcelona from RB Leipzig this summer and has quickly made an impact, scoring twice in…

Nine English football stars nominated for Ballon d’Or honours

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane headline a group of six English players shortlisted for the men's Ballon d'Or. But eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi – who lifted the men's award last year – was left off the list…

Steve Barker shares his excitement for the new league campaign

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has shared his eagerness for the start of the 2024-25 Betway Premiership following an impressive 2023-24 campaign where his side finished third with 50 points and qualified for the CAF Confederations Cup. Stellies have…

Orlando Pirates’ Jose Riveiro hopes for a more intense 2024/25 title race

Orlando Pirates have been Mamelodi Sundowns' bridesmaid for the past two seasons under Jose Riveiro, and the Spaniard is hopeful he will strike gold the third time around. The Betway Premiership will kick-off on September 14 with Orlando…

Nasreddine Nabi speaks on rejecting highly-rated striker

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has shed light on what motivated him to refuse to sign a highly-rated striker despite having overseas experience, the coach insisted that he is only interested in top-level players and that the player is…