A former Manchester United player whose career was ended when when he was injured in a tackle has been awarded more than £4,5million (about R67,3 million) in compensation.
Ben Collett, 23, broke his leg in a reserve game against Middlesbrough five years ago, at the age of 18. Boro player Gary Smith and his club admitted liability for the injury. Click here for more
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1. Teko is the man - by Ramatsiyi Moholoa and image gallery done by Lebogang Boshomane
2. Sowetan Soccer gets R1.5million - Video produced by Bruce Fraser
3. Abraham Raselemane has passed away - by Sowetan Online
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1. ‘Rhee’ Zuma raring to shoot Downs to the top - by Meshack Motloung
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4. Spain to play in SA - Sapa
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Q: Did you hear that the British Post Office has just recalled their latest stamps?
A: Well, they had photos of Manchester United players on them - folk couldn't figure out which side to spit on.
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Q: Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, an intelligent Liverpool supporter and an old drunk are walking down the street together when simultaneously they each spot a fifty quid note. Who gets it?A: The old drunk, of course - the other 3 are mythical creatures.
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Q: You're trapped in a room with a Lion, Cobra snake and an Arsenal Fan. You have a gun with two bullets. What should you do?A: Shoot the Arsenal Fan. Twice.
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Q. What's the difference between a Leeds fan and a coconut?A. One's thick and hairy, and the other's a tropical fruit.
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*Q. Why doesn't Pakistan have an international football team? A. Because each time they get a corner, they open a shop.
Q: Did you hear that the British Post Office has just recalled their latest stamps?
A: Well, they had photos of Manchester United players on them - folk couldn't figure out which side to spit on.
LIVERPOOL
Q: Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, an intelligent Liverpool supporter and an old drunk are walking down the street together when simultaneously they each spot a fifty quid note. Who gets it?A: The old drunk, of course - the other 3 are mythical creatures.
ARSENAL
Q: You're trapped in a room with a Lion, Cobra snake and an Arsenal Fan. You have a gun with two bullets. What should you do?A: Shoot the Arsenal Fan. Twice.
LEEDS
Q. What's the difference between a Leeds fan and a coconut?A. One's thick and hairy, and the other's a tropical fruit.
GENERAL
*Q. Why doesn't Pakistan have an international football team? A. Because each time they get a corner, they open a shop.
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TIM MODISE
Let us celebrate Madiba’s gift to humanity
Around this time last year, the staff of the 2010 World Cup Organising Committee were working frantically to prepare for the Nelson Mandela 89th Birthday international football event. >>>
MOLEFI MIKA
Safa’s marketing leaves a lot to be desired
The marketing and media departments of the South African Football Association need to be wakker now and not tomorrow. >>>
SELLO RABOTHATA
There’s no honour among thieves and coaches
People always complain about clichés. Especially journalists. But, sometimes one cannot help it. If the cap fits, let them wear it. >>>
MESHACK MOTLOUNG
Downs fans must behave
My congratulations are in order for Mamelodi Sundowns president Patrice Motsepe for acquiring household names for the new season. >>>
RAMATSIYI MOHOLOA
Attacks a blight on SA
When the South African Football Association won the bid to host the 2010 World Cup, their message was loud and clear that it was for the benefit of the mother continent. >>>
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TIM MODISE
Let us celebrate Madiba’s gift to humanity
Around this time last year, the staff of the 2010 World Cup Organising Committee were working frantically to prepare for the Nelson Mandela 89th Birthday international football event. >>>
MOLEFI MIKA
Safa’s marketing leaves a lot to be desired
The marketing and media departments of the South African Football Association need to be wakker now and not tomorrow. >>>
SELLO RABOTHATA
There’s no honour among thieves and coaches
People always complain about clichés. Especially journalists. But, sometimes one cannot help it. If the cap fits, let them wear it. >>>
MESHACK MOTLOUNG
Downs fans must behave
My congratulations are in order for Mamelodi Sundowns president Patrice Motsepe for acquiring household names for the new season. >>>
RAMATSIYI MOHOLOA
Attacks a blight on SA
When the South African Football Association won the bid to host the 2010 World Cup, their message was loud and clear that it was for the benefit of the mother continent. >>>
Click here to go to the Columnists page
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