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Throwback: Benni scores on Pirates debut

SoccerClub reflects on the day when Bafana Bafana’s all-time goalscorer, Benni McCarthy, netted on debut for Orlando Pirates during the 2011-12 season. (more…)

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March 26, 2020

Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns

Feature / Local / News / PSL / Soccer

Top 10 most expensive defenders in PSL

Following the suspension of all football in South Africa, SoccerClub looks at the top 10 most-expensive defenders in the Absa Premiership. (more…)

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March 26, 2020

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Throwback: Pirates end SSU’s reign in PSL

SoccerClub looks back at how Orlando Pirates won the Absa Premiership in 2010-11 on the final day to deny SuperSport United securing their fourth straight league trophy. (more…)

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March 26, 2020

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Margeman finally confirms move to Sundowns

Grant Margeman is relishing the chance to make an impact at Mamelodi Sundowns next season following his move from Ajax Cape Town. (more…)

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March 26, 2020

Amajita defender Bradley Cross

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Wits youngster attracts interest from EPL clubs

Amajita and Bidvest Wits defender Bradley Cross is reportedly attracting interest from top Premier League clubs in England. (more…)

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March 26, 2020

A view of an LED sign informing fans that the game is off outside the London Stadium, home of West Ham United Football Club, following Friday's announcement that the Premier League has suspended all matches until Saturday April 4, 2020.

International / Premier League / Soccer

PFA calls for talks with Premier League and EFL over coronavirus wage deferrals

The Professional Footballers’ Association has called for urgent talks with the Premier League and the EFL over the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic on players and clubs.

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March 26, 2020

Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo

International / Soccer

Pele crowns Ronaldo as world’s best – because Messi isn’t a goalscorer

Brazil great Pele believes Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world, as Barcelona’s Lionel Messi ‘is not a goalscorer’.
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March 26, 2020

England's Callum WIlson

International / Premier League / Soccer

Premier League stars launch Football United campaign to help local communities

England striker Callum Wilson and Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin are among a group of Premier League players to launch the #FootballUnited initiative, which aims to raise money for local communities impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

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March 26, 2020

General view of the stadium before the training session at Benito Villamarin Stadium, Seville.

International / Soccer

Spanish Football Federation aims to guarantee viability of clubs with loan fund

The Spanish Football Federation has made a fund of €500 million – approximately £450m – available in loans to help clubs experiencing financial difficulties because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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March 26, 2020

International / Soccer

Messi follows Guardiola and donates huge sum to Spain’s coronavirus battle

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has followed in the footsteps of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola by donating €1 million to the fight against coronavirus.
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March 25, 2020