In order to make The Guardian’s ‘Next Generation 2022’ list, you have to be a special talent born in the year 2005. Enter Luphumlo ‘Kaka’ Sifumba.
When you combine extreme talent, boatloads of money, and the adoration of millions of fans around the world, it’s not too surprising when footballers develop sizeable egos that need massaging.
Belgian football coach Hugo Broos was brought in to try and steady the ship. So far, it’s been a rocky ride.
This week has seen a series of extraordinary claims and counterclaims from Paul and his brother, Mathias.
As Manchester United’s on-field woes continue, there’s talk of the “biggest takeover in global sports history” being on the cards within the next two years.
Despite a close bond formed over previous seasons, tensions between Kylian Mbappé and Neymar are now boiling over.
QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng didn’t bother to ask his manager’s permission to come up for a late corner against Sunderland. It’s a good thing he didn’t.
Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman faced the media after her side clinched England’s first major tournament victory since 1966. The players didn’t hold back.
On Saturday night, Banyana Banyana won the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco. The celebrations that followed were great fun to watch.
Spurs are hoping to push for promotion to the DStv Premiership this upcoming season. Their latest signing, Maurice Finck, bears a striking resemblance to a certain Liverpool player.
The Senegalese superstar was confirmed as a Bayern Munich player yesterday, in a deal that is worth approximately €32 million without add-ons.
During a tennis update on the BBC News’ 9AM to 10AM broadcast, a message appeared on-screen that was rather critical of the red side of Manchester.
Allegations and counter-allegations have created a murky web of distrust as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues.
It involves Rebekah Vardy, the wife of Jamie, Coleen Rooney, the wife of Wayne, and a few infamous social media posts.
Manchester City were coasting as the clock ticked to 90 minutes, before then the wheels came off in spectacular fashion.
Following the final whistle at Goodison Park, Ronaldo was filmed slapping a phone from the hands of an Everton fan.
The Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, who also captained Bafana Bafana on a number of occasions, was gunned down in front of six eyewitnesses. It’s the sort of murder that has long been whispered about.
Saturday’s match between hosts Queretaro and Atlas from Guadalajara descended into anarchy. Local reports suggest at least 17 people were killed.
Score with each foot, as well as your head, and you’ve completed what footballers call the perfect hat-trick. An important component – the idea is to have each goal hit the back of the opposition’s net.
Chelsea striker and Australian captain Sam Kerr took exception to the fool running around with his cellphone out.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is edging ever nearer and Qatar has built a number of new stadiums. One stands apart from the rest for its unique design.
Needing a draw to progress to the 2022 World Cup final qualifying round, Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to the most dubious of penalties.
The London outfit has snapped up five-year-old Zayn Ali Salman, dubbed the youngest ever recruit at Arsenal’s development programme.
Fans watching the Bafana Bafana game against Ethiopia live on Tuesday was such a success that the SA Football Association (SAFA) is setting things up to allow 10 times more fans to come and watch the next match.
Dust off your vuvuzelas because it has been confirmed that 2 000 vaccinated fans will be allowed to attend the much-anticipated Bafana against Ethiopia match live tomorrow.
A Brazilian footballer has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for kicking a referee in the head while he was on the ground, leaving him unconscious.
Unheralded Sheriff Tiraspol pulled off an incredible upset last night, defeating Spanish giants Real Madrid with a fantastic late strike.
Piers Morgan really wants you to know that he’s tight mates with Cristiano Ronaldo, and they chat all the time.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational return to Manchester United has dominated the football world over the past few days. The rape allegations against him are seldom mentioned.
An ugly brawl broke out in the 75th minute of the match between Nice and Olympique Marseille on Sunday. Bottles were flung, punches were thrown, and the match was eventually abandoned.