Soccer
Soccer
Soccer
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Argentina’s golden generation ages out as Messi departs
Albiceleste confront demographic cliff edge with only two World Cup finalists under 30 for 2030 tournament as golden generation ages out.
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Mosimane refuses Broos bait as Bafana era begins
Jingles refuses to engage with predecessor’s controversial remarks as he takes Bafana reins with September AFCON qualifiers looming.
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Jose’s Second coming: Can Mourinho restore Madrid glory?
The Special One returns to Real Madrid 16 years later, charged with solving the Mbappe-Vinicius-Bellingham puzzle and catching Barcelona.
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Managerial merry-go-round: Maresca, Iraola and Alonso under spotlight
Nine Premier League clubs have new managers for 2026/27 season with Maresca at Man City, Iraola at Liverpool and Alonso at Chelsea facing fiercest heat.
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Banyana battle past Nigeria to keep World Cup dream burning
South Africa edge Nigeria 2-1 to keep 2027 Women’s World Cup dream alive as Kgatlana and Jane goals secure inter-confederation play-off spot.
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FIFA backs Infantino despite World Cup investment fiasco
Gianni Infantino receives FIFA board support after World Cup investment fiasco but governing body forced to apologise for errors.
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UEFA threatens boycott over World Cup investment scheme
FIFA vows to press ahead with World Cup investment plan despite UEFA’s threat to boycott tournament in biggest football governance crisis.
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Argentina in hot water after confrontation and Falklands banner
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina players after World Cup final loss to Spain, including assault and political banner charges.
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Argentine fans launch futile petition for World Cup Final replay
Over 61,500 Argentine fans sign petition demanding World Cup Final replay against Spain, but Change.org campaign has no power to overturn result.
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Torres delivers Spain their second World Cup with 106th minute winner
Torres’ extra-time strike gives Spain 1-0 World Cup final victory over ten-man Argentina, Martinez making record 10+ saves in losing effort.
