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Bafana
sport

Bafana drop in FIFA rankings despite going unbeaten for 460 days

Broos
Bafana Bafana

DRC fans outnumber Bafana Bafana’s, Broos reacts

Sports video games
Gaming

What are the most popular sports video games?

Bafana
Bafana Bafana

Bafana drop in FIFA rankings despite going unbeaten for 460 days

Broos
Bafana Bafana

DRC fans outnumber Bafana Bafana’s, Broos reacts

Sports video games
Gaming

What are the most popular sports video games?

Banyana Banyana celebrate their win
Celeb News

‘Please pay them directly’: Fans tell FIFA after Banyana’s victory

By Nokuthula Ngcobo03-08-2023 11:19

After advancing into the round of 16 stage of the Women’s World Cup, each Banyana Banyana player will get R1 million from FIFA.

Banyana Banyana desiree ellis Women's World Cup
Soccer

Banyana Banyana players guaranteed R567 000 each at Women’s World Cup

By Garrin Lambley08-06-2023 15:28

Every player at next month’s Women’s World Cup is guaranteed to earn at least $30 000 with the winners taking home $270 000.

Sports video games
Gaming

Revealed: The most popular sports video games

By James Richardson11-05-2023 17:52

Research conducted by sports gaming experts analyzed Google searches related to the games to establish the most popular sports titles.

Pitso Mosimane
Soccer

FIFA praises Pitso Mosimane: ‘They call him the man of hard times’ [watch]

By Leeroy Mukotekwa05-05-2023 17:05

Al Ahli Saudi coach Pitso Mosimane is making all sorts of headlines after FIFA showered him with praise on Twitter.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Soccer

FIFA president Gianni Infantino re-elected after running unopposed

By Zareena Gaibee17-03-2023 13:41

During the 73rd Congress in Rwanda, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was re-elected to his position for another four year term.

FIFA World Cup
Soccer

FIFA puts controversial World Cup plan in the bin

By Wade Pretorius15-03-2023 20:08

FIFA has decided to keep at least one well-known factor about a World Cup in check for the 2026 edition in North America.

Lionel Scaloni
Soccer

World Cup winner Scaloni leads FIFA ‘Best’ coach award shortlist

By Agence France-Presse10-02-2023 07:54

Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach Lionel Scaloni, amongst other coaches, was named one of FIFA’s finalists for the 2022 ‘Best’ coach of the year award.

Fifa boss Gianni Infantino
Soccer

FIFA aims at sexual offences in updated ethics code

By Agence France-Presse01-02-2023 16:13

FIFA has toughened its disciplinary proceedings for cases of sexual assault or harassment in a revised Code of Ethics that was announced.

Kaizer Chiefs Zwane Nabi Ntseki
Premier Soccer League

Breaking: Zimbabwean club confirm Chiefs payment

By Siseko Gwegwe24-01-2023 12:48

What was all that? The club that reportedly accused Kaizer Chiefs of transfer dishonesty has confirmed Amakosi’s innocence.

Kaizer Chiefs
Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs respond to transfer ban fiasco!

By James Freemantle24-01-2023 07:53

Kaizer Chiefs have responded to yesterday’s breaking story involving a transfer ban laid down by FIFA.

Kaizer Chiefs
Premier Soccer League

Breaking: Chiefs face FIFA transfer ban

By Siseko Gwegwe23-01-2023 12:12

Oh boy. New reports say Kaizer Chiefs could be subjected to a FIFA transfer ban. The story involves Teenage Hadebe.

South America football officials took millions in bribes
Soccer

South America football officials took millions in bribes, court told

By Agence France-Presse19-01-2023 09:18

Officials from South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL were paid more than $32 million in bribes as part of the corruption scandal that rocked FIFA.

Cristiano Ronaldo
Gaming

ICYMI: Cristiano Ronaldo gets lowest FIFA rating in 16 years

By James Freemantle09-01-2023 08:28

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit his lowest FIFA rating since 2007. It caps what hasn’t been the finest couple of months in his career.

Morocco at World Cup 2022
Soccer

African heroes Morocco to wait for September for competitive match

By Agence France-Presse04-01-2023 14:49

World Cup history makers Morocco must wait until September for their next competitive match — a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa.

Pele funeral
Lifestyle

Brazil bids farewell to ‘king’ Pele

By Agence France-Presse03-01-2023 16:44

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva led the tributes Tuesday as Brazil said its final farewell to football legend Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.

Pele: Greatest Of All Time
Soccer

FIFA to ask all countries to name a stadium for Pele

By Agence France-Presse02-01-2023 18:15

FIFA will ask all the world’s countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport’s governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon’s wake.

Pele
Soccer

South Africa asked to rename a stadium after Pele: But WHICH one?

By Garrin Lambley02-01-2023 18:00

FIFA will ask ALL the world’s countries to name a stadium after Brazil football legend Pele, the sport’s head Gianni Infantino said.

Putin with Pele at 2018 World Cup draw
Lifestyle

‘Oustanding son’: Putin hails Pele

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 17:11

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday expressed his “deep condolences” on the death of football legend Pele, calling him “an outstanding son” of Brazil.

FIFA tribute to Pele
Soccer

Flags at half-mast at FIFA in tribute for Pele

By Agence France-Presse30-12-2022 16:53

The flags of all nations were lowered to half-mast at the headquarters of world football’s governing body FIFA in honour of the game’s “eternal king” Pele.

Senegal
Soccer World Cup 2022

Senegal heads on a MUST-WIN World Cup clash with Ecuador

By Agence France-Presse28-11-2022 17:42

Senegal coach Aliou Cisse on Monday urged his players “not to overthink” their World Cup showdown with Ecuador.

Enner Valencia: World Cup
Soccer World Cup 2022

FIFA experts explain the dominant World Cup 0-0 draws

By Agence France-Presse27-11-2022 07:40

The high number of goalless draws at the World Cup has been due to teams’ fear of suffering an early setback.

Gay football players
LGBTQIA+

Here are eight out and PROUD male gay footballers

By Mambaonline.com25-11-2022 12:17

Being an out gay man and a soccer player is still something that’s greeted with homophobia. See eight out and proud male gay footballers.

FIFA World Cup 2022
LGBTQIA+

FIFA drops the ‘One Love’ LGBTIQ armband

By Mambaonline.com25-11-2022 11:55

FIFA has put a stop to teams showing their support for LGBTIQ rights by wearing the ‘One Love’ armband at the World Cup in Qatar.

World Cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

Could South Africa ever win the World Cup? Here’re the answers

By The Conversation24-11-2022 09:40

“So, sadly, I don’t think an African team will win this year’s World Cup. But I do think (it) could win in future”

FIFA World Cup 2022
Soccer World Cup 2022

Senegal and Cameroon carrying Africa’s hopes at World Cup 2022

By The Conversation24-11-2022 09:00

No African team has ever qualified for the World Cup semi-finals. Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana have reached the quarter-final stage before.

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