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FIFA World Cup
sport

FIFA puts controversial World Cup plan in the bin

cape wheel
Lifestyle

Wheely good news: Relocation puts fresh spin on Cape Wheel

Just Fontaine
Soccer

RIP: FIFA World Cup record scorer Just Fontaine dies

FIFA World Cup
Soccer

FIFA puts controversial World Cup plan in the bin

cape wheel
Lifestyle

Wheely good news: Relocation puts fresh spin on Cape Wheel

Just Fontaine
Soccer

RIP: FIFA World Cup record scorer Just Fontaine dies

Zidane World Cup Ronaldo
Soccer

No place for Cristiano in Ronaldo’s all-time best XI

By James Freemantle21-02-2023 09:53

Brazilian great Ronaldo has named a ridiculously good all-time best XI. There’s no space for his namesake Cristiano, but just look at it…

Gavin Hunt quiz win
Quiz

SOCCER QUIZ | FIVE simple answers could win you R1 000 in cash!

By Garrin Lambley06-02-2023 08:31

How much of a soccer fanatic are you? Answer these 5 simple soccer multiple choice questions and stand the chance of winning R1 000 in cash!

World Cup
Soccer

Ex-FIFA president casts doubt over any future World Cup in Africa

By Craig Lewis02-02-2023 12:49

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has suggested Africa is not viewed favourably when it comes to the prospects of hosting another World Cup.

Victor Gomes
Soccer

Victor Gomes ranked among Top 5 referees in the world

By Garrin Lambley12-01-2023 13:56

SA referee Victor Gomes has been ranked among the top 5 match officials by the International Federation of Football Statistics & History.

Zidane World Cup Ronaldo
UEFA Champions League

Nine players to win the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or

By James Freemantle09-01-2023 15:41

You’ve got to be pretty special to win the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or. Only nine men in history have done it. Can you name all of them?

FIFA World Cup final Messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup winner says that Messi can never be the GOAT

By James Richardson21-12-2022 20:16

World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf believes Pele is in a league of his own despite Lionel Messi’s World Cup heroics.

Messi
Celeb News

Messi’s wife: From childhood sweethearts to football power couple

By Megan van den Heever19-12-2022 15:03

Before the fame and football: World Cup champion Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo has been a constant in his life…

World Cup
Celeb News

Forget Messi and Mbappe, meet the hottest World Cup player

By Megan van den Heever19-12-2022 13:49

Move over Messi and Mbappe: With his boyish good looks, Pablo Gavira – or Gavi – has bagged the title of World Cup’s hottest player.

World Cup 2022 unsung hero Alexis Mac Allister
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIVE Argentines make my World Cup 2022 Team of the Tournament

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 13:37

Lionel Messi obviously captains this selection, but who else cracked the nod? Let’s look at the World Cup Team of the Tournament.

Messi
Celeb News

‘Stick to politics’: Malema, Fikile Mbalula dragged over Messi pics

By Megan van den Heever19-12-2022 13:11

Julius Malema compared himself to ‘GOAT’ World Cup champion Lionel Messi, whilst Fikile Mbalula seemingly had his own agenda…

Argentina wins World Cup 22
Soccer World Cup 2022

Argentinians eager to welcome Messi and World Cup team

By Agence France-Presse19-12-2022 11:11

Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home.

Messi
Fashion and Beauty

Messi’s royal robe: Honouring hero or stealing Argentina’s shine?

By Megan van den Heever19-12-2022 10:14

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was gifted a royal robe to wear by the King of Qatar – but was the move a sign of respect or a PR stunt?

FIFA World Cup final
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup Final Gallery: Best pics

By James Richardson19-12-2022 09:18

After Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick ensured the game ended equal at 3-3 after extra time, Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to victory.

Lionel Messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi not ready to retire yet, to continue Argentina career

By James Richardson19-12-2022 08:39

Lionel Messi promised to keep representing his nation even after achieving his lifelong goal of winning the World Cup

World Cup 2022 Lionel Messi
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: Relive the best images, memories and moments

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 08:21

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar will be forever remembered as the time when Africa made the final four. It will also be fondly cherished for its stunning upsets, and the time that Lionel Messi ended a 36-year World Cup drought for his beloved Argentina.

Lionel Messi World Cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi: World Cup winner’s mind-boggling career in numbers

By James Freemantle19-12-2022 08:00

Lionel Messi, by winning the World Cup, has completed his own personal set of accolades. Take a closer look.

World Cup
Lifestyle

Glorious game: Memorable moments from the World Cup [watch]

By Megan van den Heever18-12-2022 23:53

On and off the pitch, these videos have gone viral over their funny nature at the Fifa World Cup in Qatar…

France
Soccer World Cup 2022

France coach laments ‘cruel’ defeat to Argentina

By James Richardson18-12-2022 22:59

France coach Didier Deschamps has lamented a cruel end to his team’s incredible World Cup run.

Messi
Celeb News

Team Messi? AKA tags Cristiano Ronaldo in another diss

By Megan van den Heever18-12-2022 22:44

Staunch Manchester United fan AKA celebrated Argentina and Lionel Messi’s World Cup Win by throwing shade at Cristiano Ronaldo.

Croatia
Soccer World Cup 2022

Croatia star sparks bidding war after World Cup heroics

By James Richardson18-12-2022 22:06

Real Madrid and Chelsea are said to be among the clubs battling it out to sign Croatia star Josko Gvardiol.

Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

Will Cristiano Ronaldo retire after World Cup debacle?

By James Richardson18-12-2022 21:49

Without a club and fresh off World Cup heartbreak could Cristiano Ronaldo be set to retire from the game?

Lionel Messi kisses the FIFA World Cup trophy. Photo: Twitter
Soccer World Cup 2022

Twitter reaction: ‘Greatest FIFA World Cup final of all time’

By Craig Lewis18-12-2022 20:43

Social media understandably went into overdrive after Argentina clinched a historic triumph in the FIFA World Cup final.

FIFA World Cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup: Every winner in history to date – UPDATED

By Garrin Lambley18-12-2022 20:01

A look back at the now previous 22 winners of the FIFA World Cup dating back to 1930 after Argentina were crowned 2022 champions.

World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

Throwback to World Cup 2018: France 4-3 Argentina

By James Freemantle18-12-2022 15:30

Argentina vs France in today’s World Cup final gives us flashbacks to a classic clash between the sides in 2018. What a match.

Antoine Griezmann at the World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

World Cup final: Who makes our combined 11?

By James Freemantle18-12-2022 11:36

Argentina vs France in the World Cup final is less than six hours away. What do you think of our best combined?

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