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International News – Issue 227

Wenger Refuses To Apologise Arsene Wenger has brushed off his shoving match with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho during Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Gunners boss clashed with the Blues manager on the touchline following Gary Cahill’s first-half challenge on…

Chelsea v Arsenal Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 5 October | Stamford Bridge | 15:05Arsene Wenger’s menacing Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Jose Mourinho’s marvellous Chelsea in a mouth-watering London derby on Sunday afternoon. Both Chelsea and Arsenal are the only unbeaten sides in…

Radamel Falcao: Player Profile

Falcao Looking To Get Back To His BestPersonal InformationFull name: Radamel Falcao Garcia ZarateDate of birth: 10 February 1986Age: 28Place of birth: Santa Marta, ColombiaHeight: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information Current team: Manchester United(on loan from…

Manchester United v Everton Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 5 October | Old Trafford | 13:00Super Sunday kicks off with a thrilling match up as Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United welcome Roberto Martinez’s headstrong Everton to Old Trafford. The Toffees pulled off the double over David Moyes’ mediocre…

Spanish La Liga Preview

The Spanish La Liga is taking shape with Barcelona heading the table, Atletico two points behind in third and Real Madrid slowly making their way up the table. Gameweek 6 saw Neymar strike a hat-trick as Barcelona continued their…

Local News – Issue 226

Serero, Erasmus and Letsholonyane Return To The Bafana Squad South Africa coach Ephraim 'Shakes' Mashaba has named his 26-man squad to face Congo Brazzaville in back-to-back 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month. Bafana Bafana will tackle the central Africans in Point…

Commodore’s EPL Picks

Last weekend was my most successful yet, with 80 percent of my bets arriving. It don’t get much better than that. Had Arsenal not slipped up at home to a very average Spurs side, it might’ve been one for…

Telkom Knockout Preview

With the first round draw seeded so that the top eight sides from last year’s league campaign were separated, there was never any chance of a clash between the leading teams in the top-flight. The closest we have come…

International News – Issue 226

Pelegrini Hints That City Could Keep Lampard Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini could keep Frank Lampard longer than his current six-month loan-deal. After joining new Major League Soccer franchise New York City FC from Chelsea recently, Lampard is keeping in shape with City…

Giorgi Nergadze – Fact File

Nergadze Happy To Be At WitsOne of the most underrated midfielders in the PSL, Giorgi Nergadze has moved after a four-year stint with Moroka Swallows to join Bidvest Wits. He follows in the footsteps of a couple of key…

Mario Balotelli: Player Profile

Balotelli Has The Perfect Opportunity To Fulfil His Potential At LiverpoolPersonal InformationFull name: Mario Barwuah BalotelliDate of birth: 12 August 1990 Age: 24Place of birth: Palermo, ItalyHeight: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)Playing position: StrikerClub information Current team: LiverpoolNumber: 45Youth…

International News – Issue 225

Debuchy Out For 3 MonthsArsenal newcomer Mathieu Debuchy has been ruled out for three months after having anklesurgery. Debuchy, a July signing from Newcastle, damaged ligaments in the Gunners' recent 2-2 draw with champions Manchester City. "He has…