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VALENCIA FANS SENTENCED FOR RACIALLY ABUSING REAL MADRID’S VINICIUS JUNIOR

LaLiga announced on Monday that three Valencia supporters who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr have received eight-month prison sentences. The league said the conviction of the trio over an incident at Valencia's Mestalla stadium on May 21,…

Sadio Mane’s Senegal top Group B

The Lions of Teranga moved to the summit of their group in Africa qualifying for the World Cup after Habib Diallo’s header gave them a slender 1-nil victory in Mauritania. The striker beat his marker on the edge of…

KHULISO MUDAU AND MOTHOBI MVALA COMMITMENT TO BAFANA HAILED BY DOCTOR KHUMALO

Doctor Khumalo has praised Khuliso Mudau and Mothobi Mvala for being willing to put their bodies on the line for the national team. Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has praised Khuliso Mudau and Mothobi Mvala for…

CARLO ANCELOTTI: REAL MADRID WILL NOT PLAY IN NEW CLUB WORLD CUP

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insists his charges will not be participating in FIFA's expanded Club World Cup. Real had already qualified for the 32-team event in the United States by virtue of winning the 2022 Champions League, a…

RELEBOHILE MOFOKENG PRAISES JOSE RIVEIRO FOLLOWING AN IMPRESSIVE 2023/2024 SEASON

Orlando Pirates teenage sensation Relebohile Mofokeng has paid tribute to coach Jose Riveiro for his growth this season. Mofokeng was promoted from the side's development ranks last season and has had South Africa captivated. This season, he helped Pirates…

PITSO MOSIMANE SLAMS CRITISM OVER BAFANA’S LYLE FOSTER AND PERCY TAU

Pitso Mosimane says criticisms towards Percy Tau and Lyle Foster are baseless as they are among the best players South Africa currently has. Tau has come under major examination for his performances with Bafana Bafana of late, starting from…

ENGLAND RECEIVES A WAKE-UP CALL THROUGH ICELAND LOSS

Harry Kane hopes England's shock 1-0 defeat against Iceland in their final Euro 2024 warm-up friendly will help jolt them into better form for the tournament. In what was billed as a farewell game under the Wembley arch, England's…

FRANCE AND ITALY LOSE MOMENTUM AHEAD OF THE EURO 2024 START

France were held to a goalless draw by Canada while Italy scraped past Bosnia in disappointing final outings for both nations before Euro 2024. A strong France side, including Kylian Mbappe as a second-half substitute, were unable to find…

GAVIN HUNT STILL HAUNTED BY KAIZER CHIEFS EXIT

Gavin Hunt admits he still feels the disappointment of being fired by Kaizer Chiefs after leading the club to the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League. Despite their continental run, the SuperSport United head coach endured a difficult time…

LEGAL DISPUTE BETWEEN MAN CITY AND PREMIER LEAGUE TO KICK OFF ON MONDAY

The legal arbitration between Manchester City and the Premier League, which could have major repercussions for the competition, is set to begin on Monday. The Premier League champions are challenging the league's associated party transaction (APT) rules in a…

REPORT: BAYERN MUNICH IN ADVANCED TALKS WITH FULHAM FOR JOAO PALHINHA TRANSFER

Joao Palhinha's transfer to Bayern Munich is back on track with negotiations between the German giants and Fulham reportedly having reached an advanced stage. The midfielder, currently preparing to play for Portugal at Euro 2024, was set to join…

LUIS DE LA FUENTE: PEDRI PEAKING AT THE RIGHT TIME

Pedri is getting back to his best form and will play a key role in Spain's European Championship campaign, head coach Luis de la Fuente said. Pedri is getting back to his best form and will play a key…