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Sundowns Face Major Test at Club World Cup Against Global Giants
As Mamelodi Sundowns gear up for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, coach Miguel Cardoso is preparing his team for…
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South Africa Reflects on Tshabalala’s Historic World Cup Goal 15 Years Later
South Africa- June 11, 2010, will forever remain etched in the hearts of millions. It marked the beginning of the…
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Brazil Secures 2026 World Cup Spot with Win Over Paraguay
Brazil, the five-time world champions, have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, the United States, and…
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Businessmen in court for alleged R76 million money laundering scheme at Transnet
Businessmen in court for alleged R76 million money laundering scheme at Transnet! Four Gauteng businessmen appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’…
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Italy’s 1990 World Cup icon Salvatore Toto Schillaci has died
Former Italy striker Salvatore “Toto” Schillaci, most famous for being top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, died on Wednesday…
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Steve Clarke determined to lead Scotland to a World Cup
Scotland manager Steve Clarke said on Tuesday he did not consider quitting after Euro 2024 as he aims to lead…
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Proteas women to break down India tour as they build towards World Cup
The Proteas women will be looking to take it one game at a time as they target a successful tour…
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World Cup winner Miroslav Klose named coach of Nuremberg
World Cup-winning striker Miroslav Klose was named coach of second division German side Nuremberg on Tuesday. Klose, who scored 71…
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Sri Lanka complain to ICC over different treatment at World Cup
Sri Lanka said Friday they have complained to the International Cricket Council over their T20 World Cup team’s treatment and…
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Son Heung-min tells South Korean football bosses not to rush coach search
Son Heung-min told South Korean football chiefs not to rush their search for a permanent coach as Jurgen Klinsmann lashed…
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David Warner says mammoth IPL scores won’t be replicated at World Cup
Australia’s David Warner says the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies will not see the same…
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Sofyan Amrabat gets ban after Bafana red card
Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has been handed a two match suspension after the red card he collected at the Africa…
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Injured Mitchell Marsh out of IPL in World Cup worry for Australia
Delhi Capitals allrounder Mitchell Marsh will return home from the Indian Premier League with a hamstring injury, a concern for…
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Drained Zampa looking to rest up for World Cup after IPL withdrawal
Australia spinner Adam Zampa said he withdrew from the Indian Premier League (IPL) because he felt drained after last year’s…
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Japan advance in World Cup qualifying with forfeit win over North Korea
Japan have been declared the winners of their cancelled World Cup qualifying match against North Korea by forfeit, the sport’s…
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Roma idol De Rossi succeeds sacked Jose Mourinho
Daniele De Rossi began a new adventure at Roma on Tuesday as the World Cup winner took over at his…
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World Cup stars Morocco seek end to 48-year African trophy drought
Morocco coach Walid Regragui was just five months and 20 days old when the country won the Africa Cup of…
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Western Cape authorities: Zero tolerance for errant road users this festive season
Western Cape traffic authorities say they are ready to maintain law and order on the province’s roads this busy holiday…
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SA withdraws bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
South Africa have pulled out of the contest to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, citing fears they would have…
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France held by Greece in final Euro 2024 qualifier
Captain Kylian Mbappe was given a rest from the starting line-up as France came from behind to draw 2-2 in…
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Australia win sixth World Cup title after Head hundred sinks India
Australia won a record-extending sixth 50-overs World Cup title after opener Travis Head smashed a magnificent century to fashion their…
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Suspects held after South Africa Rugby Union burglary
Police in Cape Town said Friday they apprehended two suspects in relation to a burglary at the South Africa Rugby…
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Australia aim to top World Cup qualifying: Behich
Australia aim to top World Cup qualifying in their Asia groups and avoid another tricky route to the 2026 finals…
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Star batsman Virat Kohli takes first ODI wicket in nine years at World Cup
Star batsman Virat Kohli on Sunday made an impact with the ball when he claimed his first one-day international wicket…
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Premier Dube-Ncube speaks on trophy saga as ANC KZN fires back at ANCWL
KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has spoken for the first time since the World Cup trophy-lifting saga where her Economic Development…
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Angelo Mathews becomes first timed out dismissal in international cricket
Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews was on Monday controversially given “timed out” in a World Cup clash against Bangladesh, becoming the…
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England’s Ben Stokes to undergo knee surgery after World Cup
England’s Ben Stokes will undergo surgery on a troublesome knee after the World Cup, the all-rounder and test captain said…
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Australia’s Mitch Marsh returns home from World Cup
All-rounder Mitch Marsh has returned home because of personal reasons and is out of the one-day World Cup indefinitely, Cricket…
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President Ramaphosa to address the nation on Monday
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on Monday night at 8 pm. Maybe — just maybe — a public…
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VIDEO: Somizi’s wild celebrations after Springboks win breaks the internet
Popular Mzansi media personality, actor, businessman, and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo impressed fans with his wild celebrations after Springboks’ win. South…
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World Cup winner Alejandro Gomez denies doping after two-year ban
Alejandro Gomez denied on Sunday that he has doped despite being banned for two years for failing a test while…
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Future bright for Flying Fijians despite World Cup heartache
The future is bright for Fijian rugby despite the agony of their World Cup quarterfinal exit at the hands of…
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South Africa cricket captain Temba Bavuma salutes inspirational Springboks
South Africa cricket captain Temba Bavuma on Monday hailed his country’s Springboks rugby stars as “inspirational” after their nail-biting World…
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South Africa beat France 29-28 to reach Rugby World Cup semifinals
South Africa crushed France’s hopes of a maiden World Cup title after withstanding a Paris storm to emerge 29-28 winners…
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SA files appeal to avoid Rugby World Cup flag ban
South Africa lodged an appeal on Tuesday against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that had threatened to see the country’s…
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Seven World Cup stadiums to be used for Asian Cup in Qatar
The upcoming Asian Cup in Qatar will be held across nine stadiums, including seven venues that were used for last…
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Scotland’s Townsend faces decisions ahead of Ireland showdown
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend got the performance he wanted and perhaps a selection headache after his side romped to a…
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PSG chairman responds to Messi’s World Cup claim
Paris Saint-Germain chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has hit back at Lionel Messi’s claim about the club not celebrating his World Cup…
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All Blacks want more ball-in-play at World Cup
The All Blacks are hoping for more time with the ball in play during World Cup matches so that their…
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England captainOwen Farrell to miss start of World Cup after ban appeal
England captain Owen Farrell will miss the first two games of the World Cup after World Rugby won their appeal…
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George Moala named in Tonga’s Rugby World Cup squad
Former New Zealand centre George Moala was named on Monday in Tonga’s Rugby World Cup squad even though he is…
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Ben Stokes set to play as batsman only at World Cup after ODI U-turn
England are prepared to play Ben Stokes as a batsman only when they defend their 50-over men’s World Cup title…
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Brazil football great Mario Zagallo hospitalised
Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, the first person to win the World Cup as both player and coach, has been…
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Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy head coach
Roberto Mancini has resigned as head coach of Italy‘s national team, the country’s football federation (FIGC) said on Sunday, ending…
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Siya Kolisi expresses gratitude for joining national rugby team for World Cup
Springbok Captain, Siya Kolisi, says he is grateful he made it to the national rugby team that will be battling…
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England Beat Nigeria On Penalties At World Cup
England survived the sending-off of Lauren James to scrape past Nigeria in a dramatic penalty shoot-out on Monday and reach…
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Netball Proteas beat Uganda but World Cup semifinals out of reach
South Africa beat Uganda in their Netball World Cup clash in Cape Town on Thursday, but they missed out on…
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Sweden fight back to sink Banyana Banyana at World Cup
Sweden fought back and struck late on to grab a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Women’s World Cup…
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England must defy injuries and dip in form to win World Cup
Injuries to key players and a dip in form have left England coach Sarina Wiegman with plenty to ponder if…
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Banyana players had not fully recovered from jet leg ahead of the world cup
Banyana Banyana players had not fully recovered from jet leg or fully adjusted to the time difference in New Zealand…
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