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Watch VideoHow Dutch legend Ruud Gullit used 1987 Ballon d'Or award to advocate for Nelson Mandela's freedom

Discover how Ruud Gullit, a football icon, used his fame to advocate for Nelson Mandela during the Apartheid era, intertwining his passion for reggae music with activism.

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoAston Villa move 'an easy decision' for out of favour Manchester United star Marcus Rashord

Once a hero for the Manchester United fans, Marcus Rashford has admitted earlier this season he was ready for a "new challenge".

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Big boots to fill | When footballers follow in the glorious footsteps of their fathers, it is quite the sight to behold

From Justin Kluivert's Premier League hat-trick to Timothy Weah's Serie A success, a new generation of football stars are creating their own legacies while honouring their legendary fathers' footsteps. This compelling story explores how these sons of football royalty are making their mark on the beautiful game, some surpassing expectations while others face the weight of their famous surnames.

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Samkelo Mtshali|Published

Watch VideoAC Milan appoint Sergio Conceicao after firing coach Paulo Fonseca

AC Milan named Sergio Conceicao as their new coach within hours of sacking fellow Portuguese Paulo Fonseca.

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AFP|Published

Real Madrid are going to win the Champions League, says Jamie Carragher

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Real Madrid are still going to win the Champions League despite their poor start to the competition.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Sherman|Published

Liverpool cruise to Champions League win over AC Milan

Arne Slot's Liverpool reacted superbly to going behind in the third minute to a Christian Pulisic goal and ended up cruising to the three points thanks to strikes from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Liverpool, Arne Slot honeymoon over with loss to Nottingham Forest

Liverpool had won all three of their opening games under new coach Arsne Slot without conceding, including a 3-0 win away at Manchester United two weeks ago.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Romelu Lukaku signs for Napoli from Chelsea

Napoli have signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, ending the Belgium striker's extended period in limbo with the Blues.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ex-Italy star Roberto Baggio injured in home invasion

Former Ballon d'Or winner Roberto Baggio was watching Italy’s Euro 2024 game against Spain when five armed individuals broke into his home.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Dark cloud of off-field uncertainty hangs over Inter Milan despite Serie A title

Hanging over Inter for the past three years has been an emergency loan taken out with investment fund Oaktree, which must be paid in full next month and which reportedly amounts to between 375-380 million euros.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Inter Milan clinch Serie A title with sweet win over rivals AC Milan

Goals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram gave Inter Milan a 17-point advantage over closest challengers AC Milan to secure their 20th Scudetto.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Liverpool season sinking fast after crashing out of Europa League

In Jurgen Klopp's last season as Liverpool boss, the Reds were hoping to give the German a memorable farewell in the final in Dublin, but instead they crashed out of the Europa League.

Sport Soccer Europa League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez hails ‘great victory’ over PSG in Champions League

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez hailed his side's 3-2 win away to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ex-Manchester City, Brazil star Robinho spends first night in jail seven years after rape conviction

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid footballer Robinho spent his first night in jail in Brazil since being convicted for rape in Italy in 2017, prison authorities said on Friday.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Ex-Manchester City star and convicted rapist Robinho appeals to avoid Brazil jail time

Lawyers for former Manchester City footballer Robinho, who faces a nine-year prison sentence in Brazil for rape, have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Europa League wrap: Liverpool stroll past Sparta, Roma thrash hapless Brighton

Liverpool remain on course to send Jurgen Klopp off with a quadruple of trophies as the Reds were not distracted by Sunday's mammoth Premier League showdown against Manchester City.

Sport Soccer Europa League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Amapiano vs Afrobeats: Bafana have a score to settle against Nigeria

There are a number of similarities between the Bafana Bafana and Nigeria squads of 24 years ago, which also met in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.

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Herman Gibbs|Published

Parliament is implementing Zondo report, says Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the presiding officers have referred matters affecting members of Parliament to relevant structures of the national legislature.

News Politics
Siyabonga Mkhwanazi|Published

Real Madrid surpass treble-winners Manchester City in football’s ‘Money League’

Real Madrid have climbed to the top of football's 'Money League' as the Spanish side surpassed Manchester City to become the highest revenue-generating club in 2022-23.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jose Mourinho sacked as Roma had enough of ‘Special One’

Jose Mourinho departs Roma after an emotional two-and-a-half years in which he won Europa Conference League in 2022, ending a 14-year trophy drought for the capital club.

Sport Soccer
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jadon Sancho escapes Manchester United exile to rejoin Borussia Dortmund on loan

Jadon Sancho rejoined Borussia Dortmund on loan for the rest of the season on Thursday, less than three years since he moved to Manchester United.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

PSG, Porto qualify for Champions League last 16 as Newcastle crash out

PSG drew 1-1 away to Group F winners Borussia Dortmund to go through as runners-up after Milan came from behind to beat Newcastle at St James' Park and eliminate Eddie Howe's side.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

All or nothing for Newcastle as they face AC Milan in Champions League

Eddie Howe's Newcastle United must beat Milan at St James' Park in their final Group F match and hope Paris Saint-Germain drop points against Borussia Dortmund if they are to make the last 16.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Saudi-funded Newcastle backs’ against the wall in Champions League

Damaging back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left Eddie Howe's Newcastle sitting bottom of a devilishly difficult Group F in the Uefa Champions League, also featuring last season's semi-finalists AC Milan.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

PSG fan stabbed in Milan ahead of Champions League clash

Italian police say a Paris Saint-Germain fan has been stabbed in Milan ahead of the French club’s Champions League clash against AC Milan.

Sport Soccer Uefa Champions League
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published