Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup
epa11804398 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr (L) interacts with Valencia's goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski which led to him receiving a red card during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid, in Valencia, Spain, 03 January 2025. EPA/Manuel Bruque

Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been given a two-match ban for violent conduct in his team’s 2-1 LaLiga win at Valencia on Friday, but has been cleared to play in the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
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ICC consider controversial two-tier test system
Marco Jansen of South Africa and Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during the 2024 Test International Series 1st Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Supersport Park in Centurion on 29 December 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

ICC consider controversial two-tier test system

The International Cricket Council is considering splitting Test cricket nations into two tiers in a radical restructuring that would allow England, India and Australia to play each other more often, according to a report in Australia.
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Bafana opponents Nigeria appoint new head coach
Eric Chelle, head coach of Mali during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Mali and Ivory Coast held at Peace Stadium in Bouake, Cote DIvoire on 03 February 2024 ©Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

Bafana opponents Nigeria appoint new head coach

Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier rivals Nigeria have named former Mali coach Eric Chelle as the new boss of the Super Eagles.
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Have Nottingham Forest entered the title race?
Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Monday January 6, 2025.

Have Nottingham Forest entered the title race?

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is not getting carried away by Nottingham Forest’s eye-catching form that has seen them enter the Premier League title race following a sixth victory in a row, away at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
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Slot defends poor Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after scoring his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday December 29, 2024.

Slot defends poor Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has denied the fact that the is speculation over the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold is affecting the right-back after his poor display allowed Manchester United to score twice in Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw.
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Salah still far off new Liverpool deal
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Saturday September 28, 2024.

Salah still far off new Liverpool deal

Egypt star Mohamed Salah said he is still “far away” from agreeing a new deal with Liverpool but is refusing to be distracted by the uncertainty about his future, as he concentrates on having an “unbelievable season”.
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Matsuyama takes lead in PGA Tour opener in Hawaii
epa11578404 Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up his putt on the first hole during the final round of the 2024 Tour Championship golf tournament at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 01 September 2024. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

Matsuyama takes lead in PGA Tour opener in Hawaii

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama shot an 8-under-par 65 for the second day in a row on Friday to hold a one-shot lead midway through the PGA Tour season opener at The Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii.
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South African Carnell takes over at Philadelphia Union
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI/Shutterstock (14360869c) St. Louis Soccer SC head coach Bradley Carnell talks with reporters during his weekly press conference at Citypark in St. Louis on Thursday, February 22, 2024. St. Louis is preparing for their 2024 Home Opener against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Soccer, St. Louis, Missouri, United States - 23 Feb 2024

South African Carnell takes over at Philadelphia Union

Bradley Carnell has made a return to the dugout in Major League Soccer having been appointed head coach of Philadelphia Union, where there is already a South African connection.
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Nodada: I’m still working on my fitness
Thabo Nodada during the Cape Town City training session held at Hartleyvale in Cape Town on 25 October 2024 © Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Nodada: I’m still working on my fitness

Cape Town City midfielder Thabo Nodada has commented on his road to full fitness following his lengthy spell on the sidelines.

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