South African football news

England v Croatia attracted year’s highest UK TV figures BBC opted for more first-pick games in knockout stages ITV is winning the UK television ratings battle after the first week of the World Cup. Viewing figures obtained by the Guardian from Barb, which measures audience numbers, show the commercial channel had f…

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Discover why the history between Haitian and Brazilian football runs deep

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French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.

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BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.

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Craig Bellamy is wanted by former club Burnley to become their new manager.

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Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shirt.

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Tunisia have turned to two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard to revive their 2026 World Cup campaign after a disastrous start which saw Sabri Lamouchi sacked after one match.

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Manchester United travel to Hull on first weekend Manchester City without Guardiola host Bournemouth Coventry will begin their first Premier League campaign in 25 years with a Friday night trip to the champions, Arsenal, on 21 August. Their fellow promoted club Hull begin at home to Manchester United on the Saturday…

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Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.

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Mauricio Pochettino has his USA midfield thriving at the World Cup with a fluid approach - here is how it works.

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The Premier League fixtures are out - find out your club's schedule.

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Charlie Adam joins Rick & Lloyd to preview Scotland's huge World Cup clash with Morocco.

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Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Nicky Bandini and Ben Fisher as Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver Continue reading...

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⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us Let’s begin our look at what will happen later today. First up is USA v Australia in Seattle at 8pm BST/12pm local time. Continue reading...

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England mainstay is flagging after six years of nonstop action, but finding a solution to his absence is no easy task A freak of nature is Aaron Cresswell’s description of Declan Rice. The former West Ham left-back marvels at Rice’s ability to keep going. “He can play six or seven games a week,” Cresswell says of hi…

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The pressure of wearing the Brazil shirt can be heavy but also creates a positive kind of responsibility Playing in a World Cup is a huge experience; when you’re with the national team, your entire focus is on the squad’s schedule – the hotel, the training centre, the stadium – basically, everything revolves around…

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Scotland fans in the Massachusetts city awaiting their game against Morocco have continued to make an impression on the locals On Thursday afternoon, local broadcasters in Boston went live to an event hosted by the city’s mayor, Michelle Wu. It was a significant moment, with Wu confirming a deal that would commemora…

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Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English.

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Iran permitted to arrive in LA just 24 hours before Belgium game Federation will express its ‘dissatisfaction’ over logistical issues Iran plan to lodge a formal complaint with Fifa regarding the “restrictions imposed by the organisers” on the team at the World Cup, after being told they will only be permitted to ar…

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