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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.
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.
Questions of faith in Xavi intensify as Barcelona pressures mount
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez insisted they are on the right track after winning La Liga last season and their three opening Champions League matches, but a shock 1-0 defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk has raised eyebrows.
Who is new AmaZulu coach Pablo Franco Martin who has history with Real Madrid?
Pablo Franco Martin becomes the fourth full-time head coach to be appointed under Sandile Zungu’s ownership of AmaZulu.
Five players who retired as 'Golden Oldies'
IOL Sport looks at five stalwarts who have opted to end their careers.
5 former star players in Europe who could retire soon
IOL Sport’s Eshlin Vedan looks at five players who might opt to retire after successful careers in Europe’s top teams.
La Liga’s Real Betis kicks off Cape Town project to expand brand
A Real Betis delegation together with La Liga officials announced that the Cape Town academy will be headed up by Gerald Sibanda, a former Zimbabwe and Cheetahs rugby player.
Man United to face Sevilla in Europa League quarter-finals
Manchester United have once again been drawn against a Spanish side, this time Sevilla, who will be their quarter-final opponents in the Champions League.
Marcus Rashford drive eases Manchester United past Real Betis in Europa League
Marcus Rashford scored the only goal of the game as Manchester United beat Real Betis to advance to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
Four Real Betis fans arrested after violence at Manchester United game
Four Real Betis fans were arrested at Old Trafford on Thursday for disorderly conduct at their team's Europa League last-16 game against Manchester United.
LaLiga report racist abuse against Vinicius for the seventh time
For the seventh time this season, La Liga have reported racist insults aimed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius to a Spanish court.
WATCH: Erik ten Hag sticks with Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United captain after Liverpool pain
Bruno Fernandes has received the backing of manager Erik ten Hag after he was branded a “disgrace” following United’s humiliation at Anfield.
Manchester United return to Spain in Europa League
After beating Spanish giants Barcelona, Manchester United will face Real Betis in the Europa League round of 16.
El Gran Derbi does not stand back for 'Big Brother' El Clasico
IOL Sport’s Herman Gibbs was able to watch the El Gran Derbi, the match between LaLiga’s most historic clubs Real Betis and Sevilla FC. He confirms it’s arguably the most passionate derby in Spain
High-flying Real Betis host battling Sevilla FC in the season’s first El Gran Derbi
Real Betis will be hoping to pick up all three points from Sunday evening’s El Gran Derbi against struggling Sevilla.
Surprise, surprise. . . Sergio Ramos sent off for the 27th time as PSG draw to Ligue 1 strugglers
Sergio Ramos had come off the bench at the start of the second half for just his third appearance since moving to France from Real Madrid, but he was dismissed four minutes from time.