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Kazier Chiefs are to once again finish a season without tasting silverware. For 8 consecutive seasons, Kaizer Chiefs have struggled to write their name on a trophy and the fans are understandably upset. Having a multitude of coaches and opportunities during this time, they still can't seem to claim a title. Something isn't going according to plan and the fans fear the worst when speaking on the la...

Sadio Mane has not been at his best since he joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool in June 2022 and his recent performance against Hertha Berlin is a perfect example of this. After Bayern’s match against Hertha Berlin, head coach Thomas Tuchel publicly criticised the current African footballer of the year suggesting his first half was sloppy with many technical errors committed. This would have brou...

The 2022/23 Dstv Premiership title race is well and truly over, but we have an exciting race for second place on our hands. Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United, and Kaizer Chiefs are battling it out to become the second team to represent South Africa in the CAF Champions League. 6 points operate second place Pirates and fourth-placed Chiefs. Gavin Hunt’s SuperSport United make up third place with 4...

In perhaps the biggest story coming out of the International world of football, Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris Saint-Germain(PSG) after the Argentine disobeyed club orders and by missing a training session. PSG recently lost 3-1 to Lorient in the Ligue 1 with the Parisians going down to 10 men. PSG head coach, Christophe Galtier insisted that should his team win, they could take 2 days o...

When Lyle Foster was released by Orlando Pirates to Monaco in 2019, not many would have predicted the path he traveled. The 22-year-old made a few appearances for the french outfit before being sent out on loan to  Cercle Brugge. From there, Foster bounced around Europe until he settled in Belgium where he starred for Westerloo. Foster was showing the world what he was capable of and all of the ha...

Historically speaking, Kaizer Chiefs have cemented themselves to be one of the biggest clubs in the country, perhaps even the continent. Their ever-growing fan base and support clubs flock to the stadiums to watch their team perform. But in recent years, including the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season, the glamour boys seem to be missing their killer instincts. Poor decision-making, soft goals, and...

Bayern Munich has lost yet another match under the guidance of Thomas Tichel and the fans are getting anxious and annoyed. With the Bavarian giants winning only 1 match during April, being Der Klassiker, Tuchel’s tenure has been questionable, to say the least, and questions need to be asked, not only about Thomas Tuchel but also about senior management higher up. With the likes of Oliver Kahn and...

Cristiano Ronaldo has never been shy of intimidating fans, coaches, or even colleagues, but it would appear as though his recent antics have gotten him in hot water. After Al Nassr lost to Saudi Pro-League team Al Hilal, opposition fans were chanting Messi's name as the Portuguese superstar was leaving the field. Amidst this, CR7 was seen grabbing his genitals, in what would at first glance appear...

Mamelodi Sundowns shockingly exited the 2023 Nedbank Cup thanks to Stellenbosch FC's Iqraam Rayners. The 27-year-old netted a well-deserved brace in 9 minutes against Masandawana. This match ended in the students' favour, 2-1. Downs have now 'dropped' points in their last 4 games and questions of complacency have been asked. Since the Brazilians claimed their 6 consecutive DStv Premiership titles,...

Bayern Munich, as a club, seems to be in complete turmoil after the incident which unfolded after their humiliating loss to Manchester City when they traveled to the Etihad for their UEFA Champions League for their first Quarter-final leg. Manchester City was dominant from the get-go, and ultimately, put 3 past the Bavarian giants. After the match, in the locker room, tempers were flaring which sa...

Grant Margeman is very quickly becoming a household name in the PSL where he is currently on loan at Supersport United. Grant began his career at Ajax Cape Town where he found his footing in South African football. After a few years in the Mother City, DStv Premiership giants, Mamelodi Sundowns came knocking and signed the Cape Town-born player. Grant has been on loan for years, where he has grown...

European football, in all its glory, returned this week with mouth-watering matches promising to bring excitement. Real Madrid walked over Frank Lampard's Chelsea and AC Milan proved too strong for Napoli. Perhaps the most exciting matchup this week was Manchester City verse Bayern Munich; the citizens have been in red-hot form this season. The Bavarian giants, who have gone through some intense m...

Kaizer Chiefs in recent years have not lived up to the standards that Mzansi knows. The glamour boys last tasted silverware during the 2014/15 season when they won the DStv Premiership title. Chiefs, historically, are one of the biggest clubs on the continent, but there have been many challenges that have proven difficult to overcome. With managerial changes, lacking funds, and players not living...

Chelsea FC has not had the most ideal season since they changed ownership. American business mogul Todd Boehly has pumped millions of pounds into bringing in players, who quite frankly, have been less than impressive. The likes of Enzo Fernandez, and Mykhailo Mudryk, to name a few, make up a net spend of close to £500 million spent since Boehly took over. The club has also gone through managerial...

Bayern Munich regained the top spot in the table after a 4-2 victory over fierce rivals, Borrusia Dortmund, Bayern now leads the standings by a mere 2 points, with the likes of Dortmund, and Union Berlin applying the pressure. With only 4 points sporting the top 3 teams, Bayern will need to stay focused to win yet another league title. The Bavarian giants welcomed Borrusia Dortmund to the Allianz...

Mamelodi Sundowns had a league bye this weekend, but that didn't stop them from winning yet another DStv Premiership League title. Sundowns were playing in the CAF Champions League, but were relying on Chippa United to prevent SuperSport United from beating them. The Chilli Boys are 'owed one' by Sundowns, as they held Supersport to a draw. This is Sundowns' 13th title overall and it is very evide...

The International break is officially over and the domestic leagues return this weekend. During the break, Lionel Messi claimed his one-hundredth international goal for Argentina which sees the little magician become only the third player to reach this milestone. During this International break, the head coach of Portugal, Roberto Martinez included Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad which saw the Port...

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In a shocking turn of events, Bayern Munich recently parted ways with Nagelsmann, terminating his contract with immediate effect. Since he joined the Bavarian giants, the German-born coach oversaw 84 games, winning 60 of them and only losing on just 10 occasions. Averaging 2.31 points per match, it is no wonder why his departure came as a surprise. According to reports, the 35-year-old 'lost the l...

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 23-man squad who will face off against Liberia in back-to-back AFCOn qualifier matches. Broos has to include some household names but has also extended wonderful opportunities to some new faces. Broos and his squad have it all to play for as failure to beat Liberia, will most likely result in another AFCON which won't feature Bafana. The PSL season...

This past week saw Bayern Munich receive a shocking defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen. The Bavarian giants were subjected to a 2-1 defeat, thanks to penalty goals by Exequiel Palacios. Both penalties were awarded after Amine Aldi's simulation-infused yellow cards were overturned. Ultimately, this defeat is going to be blamed on the mole incident the Bavarian giants were facing. Prior to kick...

VAR has been implemented in leagues around the world and a love-hate relationship has sprouted. The footballing world is split, with many suggesting that the VAR is killing the game whilst the other half argues that introducing technology will only better the game. Even though CAR is indeed technology, it is run by humans which in turn, brings with it human error. 'Schoolboy' mistakes are still be...

The CAF Champions League continues this weekend which sees Mamelodi Sundowns take on Al Hilal on Saturday 18 March. Sundowns will be going into this fixture with loads of confidence after they recently walked over Al Ahly 5-2. Masandawana proved their brilliance during this fixture after netting 3 goals within the first half! Mzansi has commented on Sundowns' performance, with one fan saying "Sund...

Erling Haaland helped Manchester City progress to the quarter-finals of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League after they beat Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig 7-0 on Tuesday night, ending the legs with an 8-1 aggregate. In the process, Haaland \had a 5-star performance which saw the 22-year-old net a staggering 5 goals, a feat only 2 players other have done before; Lionel Messi and Luiz Adriano. Haaland g...

Bayern Munich has once again proven its European worth after knocking out a full-strength Paris Saint-Germain outfit from the UEFA Champions League. The Bavarians were able to win the first leg 1-0, and now the second leg 2-0. This may be exactly why Kylian Mbappe spoke out after the defeat and suggested that Bayern is built for the Champions League and PSG aren’t. Mbappe was restricted during the...