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

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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Owen: Arsenal & Man City favourites for EPL title
Sports pundit Michael Owen ahead of the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Tuesday April 25, 2023.

Owen: Arsenal & Man City favourites for EPL title

Former Liverpool FC and Manchester United forward Michael Owen is eagerly anticipating the start of the new Premier League season and says he is delighted with the fixture schedule.

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Bafana Bafana: Foreign Foes
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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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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

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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Southgate resigns as England manager after Euro defeat
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Southgate resigns as England manager after Euro defeat

Gareth Southgate has resigned as England manager following their defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

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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.

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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Darwin Nunez involved in brawl with fans after Uruguay clash
epa11471835 Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (C) scuffles with fans after Uruguay lost after the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 semi-finals match between Uruguay and Colombia in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, 10 July 2024. EPA/BRIAN WESTERHOLT

Darwin Nunez involved in brawl with fans after Uruguay clash

Liverpool star Darwin Nunez was involved in a brawl with fans after Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the semi-final of the Copa America.

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