South African football news

The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.

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Honorary Gooner’s game went up a level last season. Now, the forward wants to push on for more trophies, starting with the WSL Arms hooked over the bar at the front of the bus, sunglasses on, a drink in one hand and the other pointed towards the fans as she moved to the music and joined in with the singing and chant…

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Gianni Infantino followed World Cup controversies with a widely scorned plan to let private investors in. Here’s how the game’s leaders can find a path forward How can an organisation that runs the biggest sporting event in the world also be the one that sets the rules for the entire game? We saw the reality of such…

The data behind Tottenham's interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo and how he could fit into Roberto de Zerbi’s side.

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Statement reveals Infantino wrote apologies to members Infantino sorry for failing to consult on World Cup sell-off Fifa on Wednesday night confirmed that Gianni Infantino will remain as president after a meeting of its senior executives in Rabat. In a statement that also revealed Infantino has sent written apologie…

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Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.

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Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.

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Former England defender Kyle Walker says he is "at ease" with his decision to quit international football and hoped it could lead to an extended club career, similar to that enjoyed by James Milner.

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Real Madrid reach £120m agreement for Yan Diomande, Liverpool explore move for Ibrahim Mbaye and Aston Villa reach agreement to sign Matteo Ruggeri.

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Document shows Fifa staff were involved in project Fifa was prepared to sideline member associations Gianni Infantino held talks about rebranding the ill-fated European breakaway competition the “Fifa Super League”, with negotiations going as far as the term sheet for an agreement that would have changed the face of…

Forward becomes most expensive African player Club are in positive talks with Vinícius Júnior Real Madrid have agreed a club-record fee of €135m (£115.7m) with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande and are confident of warding off Arsenal’s interest in Vinícius Júnior after offering an improved contract to the Brazil forward.…

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Federation leaders are massing forces at the gates, but years after the first proposed selling off of its commercial legacy and the Qatar World Cup In recent decades the city of Salé, just across the river from Rabat on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, has undergone a remarkable transformation. At the start of this century…

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Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?

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Wrexham complete the signing of Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman on a three-year deal.

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Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.

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Lincoln City midfielder Jack Moylan joins Championship rivals Cardiff City after an impressive last season in League One.

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Watch highlights as Chelsea suffer a narrow defeat in a friendly match by Juventus in Hong Kong thanks to a wonderful goal by Edon Zhegrova.

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Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson, 18, has been named in England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland next month.

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Crystal Palace are set to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu on a free transfer following a successful trial and are considering a move for winger Solly March.

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Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.

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The bulk of the EFL cup's first round fixtures will take place on a weekend, despite traditionally being a midweek cup competition.