Sao Paulo – Brazil forward Ronaldo is reportedly still hoping to join Manchester City once he is fully recovered from his knee injury.
“I have talked to Manchester City and I know the doors will be open when I have recovered,” Ronaldo said in Folha de S. Paulo newspaper on Saturday. Click here for more
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United sink Bucs
Embarrassing loss leaves Pirates rooted to basement
Newcomers Bay United notched the most famous victory in their history when they defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 in a Absa Premiership clash in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Click here for more
Newcomers Bay United notched the most famous victory in their history when they defeated Orlando Pirates 2-0 in a Absa Premiership clash in Port Elizabeth yesterday. Click here for more
War in Tshwane
As Muhsin Ertugral has said, Mamelodi Sundowns coach Trott Moloto has a headache.
But the Sundowns’ mentor, whose team returns to Super Stadium in a PSL league match against SuperSport United tomorrow at 8pm, is nevertheless the envy of most of the hapless coaches in the league. Click here for more
But the Sundowns’ mentor, whose team returns to Super Stadium in a PSL league match against SuperSport United tomorrow at 8pm, is nevertheless the envy of most of the hapless coaches in the league. Click here for more
Now for the league
Kaizer Chiefs have laid a perfect foundation to challenge for the Premiership title after brushing aside Mamelodi Sundowns to grab the R8 million prize.
This is the prediction of Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung after his club won the maiden MTN 8 final. Click here for more
This is the prediction of Chiefs chairman Kaizer Motaung after his club won the maiden MTN 8 final. Click here for more
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Fifa entangled in legal mess
Bangkok – Soccer’s world governing body Fifa is entangled in a legal mess after the authority absolved Qatar of any blame for fielding an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier.
Fifa’s apparent flouting of its own rules has sparked cries of condemnation after a naturalised Brazilian named Emerson, who had already represented his birth country at youth level, played for the Gulf state in their 2-0 win over Iraq in March. Click here for more
Fifa’s apparent flouting of its own rules has sparked cries of condemnation after a naturalised Brazilian named Emerson, who had already represented his birth country at youth level, played for the Gulf state in their 2-0 win over Iraq in March. Click here for more
Chiefs fortified
Tinashe back for MTN8
The postponement of the MTN8 final between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns came as a relief to Amakhosi, who will now be having their midfield protagonist Tinashe Nengomasha back in the team. Nengomasha was not available for the final that was scheduled for the Kings Park Rugby Stadium in Durban last Saturday. He was attending his sister’s funeral in Harare at the weekend. Click here for more
The postponement of the MTN8 final between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns came as a relief to Amakhosi, who will now be having their midfield protagonist Tinashe Nengomasha back in the team. Nengomasha was not available for the final that was scheduled for the Kings Park Rugby Stadium in Durban last Saturday. He was attending his sister’s funeral in Harare at the weekend. Click here for more
World Cup mascot Zakumi
Zakumi, a green-haired, yellow Leopard with a disarming, impish smile was unveiled on national TV on Monday night as the mascot for the 2010 tournament in South Africa. Click here for more
Red Devils won’t lose their shirts
Manchester – Manchester United are set to emerge unscathed even if shirt sponsor AIG (American International Group) follows US bank Lehman Brothers in going bust.
United have two years left on a club record four-year deal with the insurance giants worth £56,5 million . Click here for more
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United have two years left on a club record four-year deal with the insurance giants worth £56,5 million . Click here for more
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Ferguson sees red
As Terry ban is overturned
London – Referees’ boss Keith Hackett has been defended after Sir Alex Ferguson blamed him for the decision to rescind Chelsea captain John Terry’s red card at Manchester City on Saturday. Click here for more
London – Referees’ boss Keith Hackett has been defended after Sir Alex Ferguson blamed him for the decision to rescind Chelsea captain John Terry’s red card at Manchester City on Saturday. Click here for more
Give me Bafana job any day – Blatter
Fifa boss’ jibe calls Santana into question
Sepp Blatter would make himself available as Bafana Bafana coach if it were not that his term of office as Fifa president expires in 2011.
“It is unfortunate I’m not available,” he told the media at Ellis Park Stadium yesterday at the end his four-day visit to South Africa. Click here for more
Sepp Blatter would make himself available as Bafana Bafana coach if it were not that his term of office as Fifa president expires in 2011.
“It is unfortunate I’m not available,” he told the media at Ellis Park Stadium yesterday at the end his four-day visit to South Africa. Click here for more
Our players are shrinking!
South African players have grown smaller and smaller in stature over the years. That is why the Bafana Bafana team is devoid of bustling strikers that can bulge the net, says Irvin Khoza. Khoza’s observation came after Fifa president Sepp blatter raised concern that the national team was not scoring goals and had become increasingly mediocre since winning the right to host the 2010 World Cup. Click here for more
R8m carrot
Rich rewards if Downs win cup
Mamelodi Sundowns yesterday dangled an R8 million carrot for their players to beat rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 final in Durban on Saturday.
At stake in this final will be the usual pride and prestige, but according to their spokesman Mahlatse Mphahlele, “as per tradition, Mamelodi Sundowns players will share the R8 million if they win the inaugural MTN8 against Kaizer Chiefs”. Click here for more
Mamelodi Sundowns yesterday dangled an R8 million carrot for their players to beat rivals Kaizer Chiefs in the MTN8 final in Durban on Saturday.
At stake in this final will be the usual pride and prestige, but according to their spokesman Mahlatse Mphahlele, “as per tradition, Mamelodi Sundowns players will share the R8 million if they win the inaugural MTN8 against Kaizer Chiefs”. Click here for more
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Amakhosi stunned
A sending off, a missed penalty, five goals and a suspected broken nose – Maritzburg United’s first win in the PSL had all the ingredients of a drama.
The PSL rookies outsmarted the wasteful Amakhosi, beating them 3-2 at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
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The PSL rookies outsmarted the wasteful Amakhosi, beating them 3-2 at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
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Amakhosi stunned
A sending off, a missed penalty, five goals and a suspected broken nose – Maritzburg United’s first win in the PSL had all the ingredients of a drama.
The PSL rookies outsmarted the wasteful Amakhosi, beating them 3-2 at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
The PSL rookies outsmarted the wasteful Amakhosi, beating them 3-2 at Chatsworth Stadium in Durban yesterday. Click here for more
Golden boy
I changed the game: Ronaldo
Rome – Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo believes he changed the game by scoring 31 goals from midfield in the Premier League last season to win the European Golden Boot award.
“With this Golden Boot I have changed football a little. Usually strikers win it and I’m a winger,” the Portugal international told La Gazzetta dello Sport after receiving the trophy at a ceremony in his native Madeira on Saturday. Click here for more
Rome – Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo believes he changed the game by scoring 31 goals from midfield in the Premier League last season to win the European Golden Boot award.
“With this Golden Boot I have changed football a little. Usually strikers win it and I’m a winger,” the Portugal international told La Gazzetta dello Sport after receiving the trophy at a ceremony in his native Madeira on Saturday. Click here for more
Don't write off United
Igesund promises Chiefs tough outing
Maritzburg United could surprise a lot of people when they host Kaizer Chiefs in an Absa Premiership game at Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday. Click here for more
Maritzburg United could surprise a lot of people when they host Kaizer Chiefs in an Absa Premiership game at Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday. Click here for more
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Will blundering Safa do us a favour and fire this man!
We lost again. So what’s new? You may ask. Nothing as this is also part of the “bigger picture”!
Next time I hear anyone speak of this out-of-focus picture, I am going to scream. We lost twice in four days. Amen! Click here for more
Next time I hear anyone speak of this out-of-focus picture, I am going to scream. We lost twice in four days. Amen! Click here for more
SA soccer mourns
Condolences for hard-tackling former Moroka Swallows and Bafana Bafana defender Jacob “Bobo” Lekgetho, who died this week at a Lenasia private hospital, are pouring in and soccer people are heartbroken over the loss of this talented player. Click here for more
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