Club World Cup: Galaxy of Stars
epa12118133 The FIFA Club World Cup trophy is displayed as part of a 'trophy tour' in Monterrey, Mexico, 19 May 2025. EPA/MIGUEL SIERRA

Club World Cup: Galaxy of Stars

Who will be the player to watch at the Club World Cup in the United States? By Dylan Appolis.

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Preview: Club Conquerors
epa12148678 The FIFA Club World Cup trophy is on display before the start of the FIFA Club World Cup Play-In soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Club America at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, USA, 31 May 2025. EPA/ALLISON DINNER

Preview: Club Conquerors

Which clubs are set to shine at the Club World Cup in the United States? By Mark Gleeson.

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Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez
Ashley Du Preez of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates victory during the 2025 Nedbank Cup semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 © Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Future Focus: Ashley Du Preez

Can Ashley Du Preez be the striker Kaizer Chiefs so desperately needs? By Mazola Molefe.

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FIFA Club World Cup – World Supremacy
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FIFA Club World Cup – World Supremacy

Thirty-two of the best club sides on the planet go head-to-head to be crowned Club World Cup champions, writes Nick Said.

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Breaking The Trophy Droughts

Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.

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Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals
Miguel Cardoso, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns with the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy during the Mamelodi Sundowns Media Day for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour at Chloorkop in Johannesburg on 6 February 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Club World Cup: Sundowns’ Rivals

Who will Mamelodi Sundowns face in their group at the 2025 Club World Cup? We run through their three opponents, writes Nick Said.

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Thabo Cele: Rising Chief
Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns shields ball from Thabo Cele of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Semifinal match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on the 13 April 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Thabo Cele: Rising Chief

Thabo Cele made a big impression in his first few moments at Kaizer Chiefs after a long-awaited debut in the Premier Soccer League, writes Mazola Molefe.

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Hat-Trick Heroes
Andy Boyeli of Sekhukhune United celebrates goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 football match between AmaZulu and Sekhukhune United at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 08 January 2025 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Hat-Trick Heroes

Who has scored the most hat-tricks in the Premier Soccer League? By Nick Said.

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Nonkululeko Mlaba: Queen Of Spin
Nonkululeko Mlaba of South Africa bowls during the 2024 CSA Womens T20 International Series match between Protea Women and England at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on 27 November 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Nonkululeko Mlaba: Queen Of Spin

Nonkululeko Mlaba has emerged from a tiny town cricket club to be one of the best spin bowlers in the world, writes Nick Said.

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