Madrid – Real Madrid lashed out at Chelsea yesterday over the English Premier League club’s continued efforts to lure Brazilian striker Robinho away from the Spanish champions.
Real said it “profoundly regretted the behaviour of Chelsea’s directors who, despite knowing perfectly well the decision not to sell the player, have continued to make statements and gestures [linking the player to a move], even going as far as to sell shirts with the player’s name through their official website. Click here for more
No surprise!
Mamelodi Sundowns started the new season positively by beating Bloemfontein Celtic 1-0 in a one-sided Absa Premiership match at Free State Stadium yesterday.
The Brazilians’ deadly striker, Surprise Moriri, scored the only goal of the match with the game only six minutes old. Click here for more
The Brazilians’ deadly striker, Surprise Moriri, scored the only goal of the match with the game only six minutes old. Click here for more
Booth back
Struggling Bafana Bafana respect Nigeria’s Super Eagles but were definitely not afraid of the Group D leaders in the 2010 World Cup-Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This was according to Bafana coach Joel Santana, who stopped short of saying Nigeria will suffer their first defeat in the qualifiers against Bafana in Port Elizabeth on September 6. Click here for more
Itumeleng Khune talks on Web TV
In this Web TV report, listen as soccer’s golden boy Itumeleng Khune talks about his plans for the next season, why he will not be playing international football anytime soon and what he hopes to accomplish with young players... Click here for more
WEB TV: Itumeleng Khune talks about his disadvantaged background and his goals for this PSL season
WEB TV: Itumeleng Khune talks about his disadvantaged background and his goals for this PSL season
The Boys are back in town
After a stirring week at the home of the Red Devils in Manchester, 6 youngsters selected from the Shona Khona soccer life skills initiative have arrived back in South Africa. The players made such an impression at the Manchester United Soccer School that Lyle Johnson, Iyanda Mabani, and Phakiso Ratsui were presented with Player of the Day awards by the English coaches. Click here for more
Robinho close to move?
Madrid – Real Madrid forward Robinho will reportedly soon complete his desired transfer to English club Chelsea.
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is holding negotiations with Madrid officials in the Spanish capital and is set to agree a fee of close to E 40 million (about R456,5million) for the Brazilian, sports daily Marca reported yesterday. Click here for more
Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon is holding negotiations with Madrid officials in the Spanish capital and is set to agree a fee of close to E 40 million (about R456,5million) for the Brazilian, sports daily Marca reported yesterday. Click here for more
Soccer stars help unleash future talent
Budding soccer players had the opportunity to feed off soccer stars from yesteryear and some of the current big names on the soccer fields. Click here for more..
WEB TV: "It’s good to give back," says Pitso Mosimane, Play Soccer Ambassador
WEB TV: "It’s good to give back," says Pitso Mosimane, Play Soccer Ambassador
Shevchenko feeling blue
Milan – Andriy Shevchenko thanked Chelsea’s fans yesterday as he prepared to complete his return to AC Milan.
The 31-year-old striker is in Italy having a medical after the two clubs agreed terms on a deal to take him back to the Series A side. Click here for more
The 31-year-old striker is in Italy having a medical after the two clubs agreed terms on a deal to take him back to the Series A side. Click here for more
In the trenches
Sixteen Premiership teams will renew their hostilities when they kick off the Absa Premiership programme tomorrow.
Fifteen of the teams will be on the warpath to knock the defending league champions SuperSport United off their high pedestal. Click here for more
Fifteen of the teams will be on the warpath to knock the defending league champions SuperSport United off their high pedestal. Click here for more
Benni’s new tune
Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy has expressed his commitment to the national team and has called on the country to rally behind the side and support national coach Joel Natalino Santana.
McCarthy said he is also tired of the negative reports about him and that he wants the nation to know that whenever he gets bad publicity questioning his commitment, it makes him feel like he is not a South African. Click here for more
McCarthy said he is also tired of the negative reports about him and that he wants the nation to know that whenever he gets bad publicity questioning his commitment, it makes him feel like he is not a South African. Click here for more
Terry leads England
London – England coach Fabio Capello has named Chelsea’s John Terry as his captain.
Defender Terry, 27, who succeeded David Beckham as skipper after the 2006 World Cup, was given the nod ahead of Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand. Click here for more
Defender Terry, 27, who succeeded David Beckham as skipper after the 2006 World Cup, was given the nod ahead of Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand. Click here for more
Teko’s magic
A piece of magic from playmaker Teko Modise in the 58th minute earned Bafana Bafana a hard fought 2-2 draw in a friendly international at the Loftus Road Stadium, London last night.
Modise’s goal was the highlight of a hard fought friendly. But Bafana coach Joel Santana left with more questions than answers. Click here for more
Modise’s goal was the highlight of a hard fought friendly. But Bafana coach Joel Santana left with more questions than answers. Click here for more
Nigeria a step closer to Olympic gold
Beijing – On paper Nigeria are favourites to beat Belgium in the semifinals of the men’s football tournament of the Beijing Olympics, but the underdogs tag could inspire Jean-Francois de Sart’s side to win.
They meet at Shanghai Stadium at 6pm [noon, SA time] today.
But against Belgium, Nigeria engage a team that is highly motivated after edging out Italy 3-2 in the quarterfinals at the Workers Stadium on Saturday. The Italians were among hot favourites to win the gold medal. Click here for more
They meet at Shanghai Stadium at 6pm [noon, SA time] today.
But against Belgium, Nigeria engage a team that is highly motivated after edging out Italy 3-2 in the quarterfinals at the Workers Stadium on Saturday. The Italians were among hot favourites to win the gold medal. Click here for more
Bafana’s nemesis
Bafana Bafana hope to end the domination of Australia’s Socceroos over them during their friendly at Loftus Road Stadium in London tonight.
This 8pm clash will be one the South Africans will want to win against the Socceroos since the 2010 Fifa World Cup hosts’ return to the international arena in 1992. Click here for more
This 8pm clash will be one the South Africans will want to win against the Socceroos since the 2010 Fifa World Cup hosts’ return to the international arena in 1992. Click here for more
Advantage Sundowns
But away goal boosts United
Mamelodi Sundowns went a long way towards securing a spot in the final of the MTN 8 when they won the first leg of the semifinal against SuperSport United 2-1 at Super Stadium in Atteridgeville. Click here for more..
Mamelodi Sundowns went a long way towards securing a spot in the final of the MTN 8 when they won the first leg of the semifinal against SuperSport United 2-1 at Super Stadium in Atteridgeville. Click here for more..
10-man Belgium end Italy’s Olympic dream
Shenyang – Italy suffered a stunning 3-2 quarterfinal defeat against 10-man Belgium in Olympic soccer on Saturday while Brazil and titleholders Argentina both won in extra-time to set up a semifinal meeting.
Lionel Messi set up one goal and scored the other in Argentina’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands and Brazil beat Cameroon 2-0 to avenge their traumatic quarterfinal defeat against the Africans in Sydney eight years ago. Click here for more
Lionel Messi set up one goal and scored the other in Argentina’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands and Brazil beat Cameroon 2-0 to avenge their traumatic quarterfinal defeat against the Africans in Sydney eight years ago. Click here for more
POOR BIRDS
Kaizer Chiefs looks set to clip Moroka Swallows’ wings in what is bound to be an exciting Soweto derby in the MTN 8 first leg semifinal at Loftus tomorrow at 8.15pm. Click here for more
Bafana shake-up
Joel Santana, beleaguered Bafana Bafana coach, has roped Europe-based Matthew Pattison and Dean Furman into the team to play a friendly against Australia.
The duo were yesterday included in the team to face the Socceroos at Loftus Road Stadium in London next Tuesday. Click here for more
The duo were yesterday included in the team to face the Socceroos at Loftus Road Stadium in London next Tuesday. Click here for more
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