South African football news

⚽️ Latest football news before a big weekend of action ⚽️ Get in touch: email John | And follow us on TikTok The shortlists for the Men’s and Women’s PFA players’ awards have been revealed. Arsenal’s Premier League-winning trio of Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya all feature while Bunny Shaw and Yui Hasegawa have…

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There are just 12 days until England play their World Cup opener against Croatia - but can you name ever member of the squad picked by Thomas Tuchel?

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Former Rangers vice-chairman hints at transfer link-up, latest from Scotland camp and Celtic duo set for international match-up.

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New manager achieved much at Bournemouth with style reminiscent of Jürgen Klopp’s counterpress There comes a point in most discussions when all the detail and complications fall away and the issue can be crystalised into a single straightforward question. For Liverpool that became: do they have more chance of challe…

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Print out and fill in our brilliant wallchart and follow the 48 teams at the tournament in USA, Mexico and Canada • All of our World Cup coverage in one handy place Continue reading...

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Blue Sharks are in unchartered waters, making their finals debut after a meteoric rise This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each…

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The humidity and heat in Miami is not what most of the Scotland squad are used to. But it's normal for Jack Hendry.

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Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup?

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the top of the game for the past 20 years, BBC Sport looks at a rivalry that has shaped football.

Some of the greats of the game debate the long-asked question: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

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Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition's opening ceremony in Mexico.

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Northern Ireland, fielding a record youthful side, showed resilience beyond their years in a 1-0 friendly win over Guinea in Spain.

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Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.

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Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from PSG for two players, Cologne winger Said El Mala not keen on Brentford move, plus more.

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Our Ask Me Anything team looks into why Andoni Iraola has signed a contract for just two years as Liverpool manager.

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Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.

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CEO praises ‘great leader’ who knows club’s values Captain’s mixed messages have raised doubts on future Omar Berrada has not ruled out Bruno Fernandes leaving Manchester United in the summer, though the chief executive is adamant the club wants the captain to stay. The 31-year-old Fernandes was voted the Football W…

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Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada says the club will not bow to pressure and overpay in the summer transfer window.

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Craig McLeish believes his background with St Mirren's academy makes him the best choice as manager after agreeing a three-year deal.

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Head coach Rhian Wilkinson says Wales cannot let travel chaos affect their performance in Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro.

York City accept what would be a club-record, seven-figure bid for defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott from Heart of Midlothian.