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Local News – Issue 235

Mashaba Named Coach Of The Year Bafana Bafana boss Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba was named Coach of the Year at the 2014 SA Sports Awards, while Banyana Banyana striker Portia Modise was also honoured on Sunday night. Mashaba - whose Bafana charges claimed Nelson…

International News – Issue 235

Gerrard Offered New Contract To Stay At Liverpool Midfielder Steven Gerrard, 34, has been offered a new deal by Liverpool, says manager Brendan Rodgers. The Reds boss has also denied talk of a rift between himself and his captain, whose current deal finishes…

Southampton v Man City Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 30 November | St. Mary's Stadium | 15:30Ronald Koeman’s enchanting Southampton side face their biggest test thus far as they welcome the Premier League champions to St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday. Manchester City boast the better head-to-head record as…

SuperSport v Platinum Stars Preview

Telkom Knockout Final | Saturday 29 November | Orlando Stadium | 15:00 This year’s Telkom Knockout final will not feature any of the “big three”, with lesser known SuperSport United taking on Platinum Stars. The last two standing were responsible for knocking out Kaizer Chiefs,…

Spanish La Liga Preview

Lionel Messi became the all-time top goalscorer in La Liga history with a hat-trick as Barcelona swept aside Sevilla 5-1 last Saturday to remain two points adrift of league leaders Real Madrid. Madrid saw off minnows Eibar with ease…

Commodore’s EPL Picks

Where do we go from here? If you’ll forgive me the Guns ‘n Roses reference. I’m a bit short on faith at the moment. Now I’m no man of god – football is my religion, and goals the altar…

Richard Henyekane – Fact File

Henyekane Expects Free State Stars To Improve This Season After moving from Golden Arrows to Mamelodi Sundowns in 2010, Richard Henyekane found it difficult to really make his mark. Midway through last season he was loaned to Free State Stars, and…

Graziano Pelle: Player Profile

Pelle Replicating His Eredivisie Form In The Premier League Personal information Full name: Graziano PelleDate of birth: 15 July 1985Age: 29Place of birth: San Cesario di Lecce, ItalyHeight: 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information Current team: Southampton Number: 19Youth career 2001–2004: LecceSenior career 2004–2007: Lecce…

Local News – Issue 234

Mashaba Names Bafana Squad For Nelson Mandela Challenge Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba has named his squad for this weekend's Nelson Mandela Challenge. Bafana will host Ivory Coast in the annual showpiece at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, a day after the Telkom Knockout…

International News – Issue 234

Messi Becomes La Liga’s All Time Top Goalscorer Lionel Messi became the Spanish league's all-time top scorer with a hat-trick against Sevilla. Having failed to score in his last three La Liga matches, the Argentine finally surpassed Telmo Zarra's 251 goals for Athletic…

AC Milan v Inter Milan Preview

Italian Serie A | Sunday 23 November | San Siro | 21:45The Italian Serie A rarely brightens up our television screens and what was once one of the biggest derbies in world football is now a match less preferred too than a mediocre…

Arsenal v Manchester United Preview

English Premier League | Saturday 22 November | Emirates Stadium | 19:30The English Premier League returns this weekend with an enthralling encounter as Arsenal and Manchester United renew their rivalry at the Emirates Stadium. United boast the better head to head stats as…