Soccer
Messi, Bellingham and history collide in Argentina-England semifinal
Bellingham’s rise and Messi’s legacy set the stage for Atlanta showdown
Chelsea’s new boss Alonso demands hunger and passion before Premier League campaign
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says he wants to see greater hunger and a desire to improve from his players as he prepares for his first Premier League season in charge
Liverpool need more signings before new season, says Iraola
New Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola says he is impatient to sign more new players as the Premier League side sets out to improve on last season’s campaign.
City Lads second Eastern Cape team in hot water with Safa
City Lads and Fort Hare women’s teams face penalties for missed Super League matches
Chippa settle Eymael debt, transfer ban lifted
Chippa United have cleared their debt to Luc Eymael, leading to the lifting of their Fifa transfer ban
England’s resilience faces ultimate test against Argentina in World Cup semifinal
England’s reward for another display of resilience at the World Cup is a semifinal against old rivals Argentina, a fixture laden with history and one that offers Thomas Tuchel’s side the chance to move within one game of ending a 60-year wait.
France put past behind them as history beckons against Spain
France are one victory from extending one of the most extraordinary eras of World Cup dominance, with a third successive final and a fifth appearance in the showpiece match in eight tournaments within reach when they face Spain on Tuesday.
Messi set for long-awaited first England clash in World Cup semifinal
Lionel Messi has spent more than two decades carving a path through international soccer, facing every World Cup-winning nation from Brazil to France, but one notable opponent has always been missing from the list: England.
Stanley Nwabali rejoins Chippa United
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has rejoined Chippa United.
German FA says it has started talks with coach Klopp for national team post, confident of a deal
Germany’s Football Association has completed first discussions with coach Jurgen Klopp in New York, and is confident of a deal for him to take over the national team, the DFB said on Saturday.
Scaloni says suffering is in Argentina’s DNA after extra-time win over Switzerland
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said their 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday was further proof that his team have grown comfortable operating in challenging situations
Bellingham is not wrong but England must play better, says Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel did not disagree with Jude Bellingham’s opinion that the team put in a great shift in Saturday’s win over Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but he firmly believes they can and must improve.
Switzerland coach blasts ‘unacceptable’ VAR rule after Argentina defeat
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin described the rule behind Breel Embolo's sending-off on Saturday as 'unacceptable'
World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field
The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers.
SA football rocked by death of Bafana star Jayden Adams, 25
Mamelodi Sundowns star turned out for the national team at the 2026 Fifa World Cup last month

















