Pele 2.0: No Imitation
Mandatory Credit: Photo by ABACA/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13269962o) HAND OUT - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and France national football team forward Kylian Mbappe (R) and Brazilian football legend Pele take part in a meeting at the Hotel Lutetia in Paris on April 2, 2019. Pelé Meets With Kylian Mbappé - Paris, France - 02 Apr 2019
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Pele 2.0: No Imitation

Many have been anointed the "New Pele," but none have lived up to the star quality of the Brazilian great, writes Mark Gleeson.

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July 22, 2024
Goalkeeping: Back To Basics
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Dstv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 25 May 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Goalkeeping: Back To Basics

The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years from the obvious shot-stopper to an important player with the ball at their feet. But is it the right way to go? Asks Mark Gleeson.

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July 22, 2024
Bafana Bafana: Foreign Foes
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Winter/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12873047ab) Kylian Mbappe of France fires in a shot France v South Africa, International Friendly, Football, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille, France - 29 Mar 2022
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Bafana Bafana: Foreign Foes

Bafana Bafana have met European sides on 44 previous occasions. SoccerClub Editor Nick Said delves into their record against teams from the continent.

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July 18, 2024
Antoine Griezmann: The Conductor
epa11450496 Antoine Griezmann of France (L) and Kevin de Bruyne of Belgium (R) in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between France and Belgium, in Dusseldorf, Germany, 01 July 2024. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL
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Antoine Griezmann: The Conductor

He is one of the driving forces on the field because he puts the team's interest ahead of his own. That is why Antoine Griezmann is the invisible force that propels the French team, writes Mark Gleeson.

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July 18, 2024
Rele’s Rapid Rise
Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates celebrates a goal during the 2023/24 Nedbank Cup Final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on 1 June 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Rele’s Rapid Rise

The past twelve months have been nothing short of extraordinary for teenage Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng, writes Mazola Molefe.

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July 18, 2024
Stepping Up Your Game
Grant Margeman of Supersport United challenged by Sibongiseni Mthethwa of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Supersport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane on the 27 April 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Stepping Up Your Game

There is always room for improvement in any player. SoccerClub writer Dylan Appolis picks seven players who can make a big step up in the 2024-25 campaign.

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July 17, 2024
Where To Now For Kaizer Chiefs?
Kaizer Chiefs players warming up before the DStv Premiership 2023/24 football match between Cape Town Spurs and Kaizer Chiefs at Cape Town Stadium on 25 May 2024 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Where To Now For Kaizer Chiefs?

Kaizer Chiefs had one of the worst seasons in their history in 2023-24, so where to now? Asks Mazola Molefe.

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July 17, 2024
Ronwen Williams: Number One
Patrick Maswanganyi of Orlando Pirates challenged by Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2024 Nedbank Cup final match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on 01 June 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Ronwen Williams: Number One

Ronwen Williams spoke exclusively to SoccerClub Editor Mark Gleeson about life at Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana.

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July 16, 2024
South African players in Premier League
Manchester City's Julian Alvarez (left) and Burnley's Lyle Foster battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday January 31, 2024.
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South African players in Premier League

17 South Africans have played in the Premier League since readmission to international football, with mixed results, writes Nick Said.

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July 16, 2024