South African football news

“History is about to be made,” the understandably giddy stadium announcer said in the seconds before kick-off and while this was not the perfect start, Canada will not forget Cyle Larin’s equaliser against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a hurry. Trailing to Jovo Lukic’s first international goal, the Southampton striker L…

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Player had been due to face Panama in Toronto Fifa says decision made by Canadian government Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada and will not be available for Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto on Wednesday. The former Arsenal midfielder was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual ass…

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The cost of servicing Manchester United's debt will rise following a new $550m deal that will see interest rates increase from 3.79% to 5.36%

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Ex-Arsenal forward signs three-year deal with champions ‘The way City plays suits me really well,’ says 31-year-old Beth Mead believes Manchester City’s playing style suits her own and has described her move to the Women’s Super League champions on a three-year contract as a “no-brainer”. The 31-year-old forward, wh…

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Manchester City have confirmed the signing of England forward Beth Mead on a free transfer from Arsenal.

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Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me, but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his sword In Thomas Tuchel, England have an elite coach. Don’t underestimate him. In my 12 years working at Chelsea, he and Mauricio Pochettino were my two favourite managers. Thomas is a great communicator, h…

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Jackett spent whole playing career with Watford He managed seven clubs including Millwall and Wolves The former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Wolves, Millwall and Swansea, has died aged 64. Jackett won 31 Wales caps during a playing career spent entirely with Watford, his local…

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Newcastle United are in talks with Osasuna to sign Spain winger Victor Munoz.

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Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

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Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest after a second offer was rejected.

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Sources say it would have breached regulations to tell WSL or team details of safeguarding investigation into Sullivan Neither the Women’s Super League nor West Ham United women’s team were aware of the restrictions placed on David Sullivan’s interaction with the team, the Guardian has learned. Sullivan, who is West…

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Much has been made of the heat in which matches will be played at this World Cup - but how will it impact on the tactics?

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Head coach failed to save club from relegation Peixoto led Gil Vicente to sixth in Primera Liga Wolves have sacked Rob Edwards and are poised to appoint the Portuguese head coach César Peixoto as his replacement. The 46-year-old Peixoto was most recently in charge of Gil Vicente, who finished sixth in the Portuguese…

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In his last interview as Wolves head coach, Rob Edwards told BBC Sport he's looking forward to a "fresh start" with the club over the summer, following their relegation from the Premier League.

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Fifty-two Women's National League clubs sign a letter sent to the Football Association opposing proposals to bring top tier academy teams into their league.

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Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.

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Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.

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Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.

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Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.

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Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.

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City intensify their pursuit of England midfielder Forest want fee to match British record £125m for Isak Manchester City have made a second bid worth £122m for Elliot Anderson which has been rejected by Nottingham Forest, who want a British record transfer fee of £125m before any add-ons for the England midfielder.…

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