South African football news

Declan Rice’s fitness monitored before Panama game Tuchel hopes Saka could start final group match England are sweating on the fitness of Reece James before facing Panama on Saturday after the right-back complained of a tight hamstring. James is being assessed after Tuesday’s draw with Ghana and Thomas Tuchel is unl…

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Aston Villa could be banned from selling tickets for a European away game next season following an incident at the Europa League final.

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This tournament is shaping up to be the most prolific since 1970 – if Messi, Mbappé and co can keep up the pace • Golden Boot: World Cup 2026 top goalscorers • All-time World Cup goalscorers The 2026 World Cup has begun in very entertaining fashion. On Wednesday we reached the point at which all 48 nations had playe…

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Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer when his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.

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Forward on the misunderstanding of his role and momentum the four-time champions have put together for a winning World Cup campaign after topping their group Kai Havertz is recalling the cocktail of feelings that swirled around his head in Budapest three-and-a-half weeks ago. Arsenal could not have lost the Champion…

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Lionel Messi, 39, and Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, keep delivering on the world's biggest stage.

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Burnley hope to complete a deal to appoint Wales boss Craig Bellamy following Scott Parker's departure.

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For years the United States sought a single soccer identity. Instead, its best team emerged from a patchwork of backgrounds, cultures and development paths In 1993, the United States Soccer Federation handed a contract to Rinus Michels. But the Dutch godfather of Total Football, operationalized through his on-field…

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Leeds agree a long-term contract with Fulham attacker Harry Wilson to join on a free transfer.

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Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is exploring his options to leave this summer, with the club placing a £75m price tag on him.

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Lazio Women have been ordered to pay compensation to former midfielder Maja Gothberg because they unlawfully ended her employment due to pregnancy.

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The pursuit of Sandro Tonali by Tottenham - who narrowly avoided relegation last season - shows the challenge Newcastle face.

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After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.

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Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?

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Hong Myung-bo’s squad has had to deal with issues off the pitch but a point against South Africa is enough to progress The tacos that Son Heung-min ate were reportedly of the Al Pastor and Arrachera variety. The former Tottenham forward was mobbed after taking an Uber from South Korea’s training camp, perhaps the mo…

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Manchester United and Arsenal are tracking Alex Scott, while the Gunners are also in contact with Leicester City over a deal for Jeremy Monga, Aston Villa express strong interest in Jarrod Bowen, plus more.

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Chelsea are set to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra for a fee in excess of £43m.

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Tottenham also among clubs tracking Summerville Chelsea consider move for Como’s Jacobo Ramón Roberto De Zerbi has been given significant funds and is looking to make two big moves in midfield. Tottenham are pushing to land Sandro Tonali, even though Newcastle will demand a huge fee for the Italy international, and…

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⚽ World Cup kick-off time: 4pm EST/9pm BST/6am AEST ⚽️ Match gallery | Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot Antoine Semenyo was only 10 years old when Ghana came within a Luis Suárez handball of becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup. The Manchester City forward can still vividl…

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United States authorities seize more than 300 unauthorised drones at World Cup sites.

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Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey is appointed Oxford United head coach.

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