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XAVI HERNANDEZ’S CRUCIAL DECISION: FC BARCELONA FUTURE HANGS IN THE BALANCE

The entire FC Barcelona fanbase are eagerly awaiting the imminent and definitive resolution of coach Xavi Hernandez's future. While back in January, the former midfielder seemed certain that his tenure as the Catalan club's manager would last until June,…

SUNDOWNS EDGE CLOSER TO LEAGUE TITLE AFTER NARROW VICTORY AGAINST SEKHUKHUNE

Mamelodi Sundowns remain unbeaten and are now two wins away from claiming the DStv Premiership title again after a 2-1 victory against Sekhukhune United. Masandawana head coach Rulani Mokwena opted to make wholesale changes to his line-up with the…

KAIZER CHIEFS COACH CAVIN JOHNSON REFUSES TO GIVE UP ON CAF SPOT

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Cavin Johnson still believes his side can secure a CAF place for next season. Amakhosi's campaign only appears to be getting worse after they lost 1-0 to struggling Richards Bay on Sunday that left the…

Carte Blanche accepted Royal AM president Shauwn ‘Ma’ Mkhize’s offer

MaMkhize approached Carte Blanche with a sit-down interview after her legal team served the show with an urgent application and threatened them with legal action, which was later withdrawn. This comes after Carte Blanche investigated the Msunduzi municipality’s R27…

NO REST FOR MAMELODI SUNDOWNS AS THEY GEAR UP TO TAKE ON SEKHUKHUNE UNITED

Mamelodi Sundowns are set to battle high-flying Sekhukhune United at Loftus Versfeld Stadium this evening just three days after their trip to Tunisia where they squared off against Esperance de Tunis. The Pretoria-side is currently sitting comfortable at the…

BARCELONA THREATEN LEGAL ACTION OVER DISALLOWED GOAL AGAINST REAL MADRID, EYE REPLAY

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend. Lamine Yamal thought he had scored in the 28th minute of Sunday's 3-2…

MAURICIO POCHETTINO: ENZO FERNANDEZ VS DECLAN RICE COMPARISON UNFAIR

Mauricio Pochettino feels it's unfair to compare the impact of Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea to that of Arsenal's Declan Rice, ahead of today's game. England international Rice joined Mikel Arteta's side from West Ham last summer for £100million, less…

JUDE BELLINGHAM EYES TRIPLE TRIUMPH: FROM LAUREUS ACCOLADE TO PITCH PERFECTION!

Jude Bellingham has targeted a trophy treble on the pitch after picking up silverware at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. Bellingham won the World Breakthrough of the Year prize after a stunning start to life at…

CAPE TOWN SPURS HAVE ONE LAST CHANCE FOR SURVIVAL, EXPLAINS ERNST MIDDENDORP

Cape Town Spurs coach Ernst Middendorp admits his side will be relegated from the DStv Premiership if they can't beat Richards Bay on Friday. Middendorp's team are bottom of the standings, with 12 points separating them from the Natal…

SEAD RAMOVIC HITS OUT AT STATE OF REFEREEING IN SOUTH AFRICA

Sead Ramovic says the only way for officiating to improve in South Africa is for referees to turn professional. The TS Galaxy coach was again left questioning the standard of refereeing following his side's recent 2-1 defeat to Stellenbosch.…

MIKEL ARTETA INSISTS ARSENAL WILL CONTINUE TO ‘GIVE IT A REAL GO’ AS THEY SEEK PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal will "give it a real go" as they look to win a first Premier League title since 2003. The Gunners celebrated a 2-0 victory over Wolves on Saturday night as they bounced back from their…

CHELSEA FORWARD COLE PALMER LIKELY TO MISS ARSENAL ENCOUNTER DUE TO ILLNESS

Cole Palmer is a doubt for Chelsea's visit to Arsenal on Tuesday with Mauricio Pochettino confirming the joint-top scorer is likely to miss the encounter. The 21-year-old did not train on Monday following his side's FA Cup semi-final defeat…