Feature / International / Soccer

The best-run club in the world? Why Bayern Munich are so successful

Champions League holders Bayern Munich look stronger than ever at a time when many of Europe’s elite clubs are struggling. How do they institutionalise success so well?

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March 18, 2021

Mauricio Affonso, Mamelodi Sundowns

Local / PSL / Soccer

I felt great emotions and satisfaction – Affonso on return from lengthy injury lay-off

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Mauricio Affonso says he is happy to be back on the field following a lengthy spell on the sidelines because of injury, but admits it will take a while until he is back to his best.

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March 18, 2021

Gavin Hunt, Kaizer Chiefs

Local / PSL / Soccer / Top story

Chiefs are suffering from mental fatigue and need Fifa break – Hunt

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt says his side need the rest that the upcoming Fifa international break will bring because his players are mentally fatigued, but first they need to get through Sunday’s Soweto derby.

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March 18, 2021

AFCON Qualifiers / Bafana Bafana / International / Ligue1 / Local / Soccer / Top story

Blow for Bafana as Dolly looks set to miss Afcon qualifiers

Bafana Bafana could lose another overseas-based player from the squad due to do battle in two crucial Afcon qualifiers against Ghana and Sudan later this month, with Keagan Dolly now set to miss the clash.

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March 18, 2021

Lionel Messi

International / La Liga / Soccer

New Barcelona president says he wants Lionel Messi to stay

Barcelona’s new president, Joan Laporta, has said he will try to persuade Lionel Messi to stay at the club in his inauguration ceremony at the Nou Camp.

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March 18, 2021

International / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

European giants, Erling Haaland and English trio – Champions League last eight

Chelsea and Bayern Munich secured the last remaining two Champions League quarter-final places on Wednesday night.

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March 18, 2021

International / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Flick promises Bayern Munich will keep attacking

Boss Hansi Flick has vowed Bayern Munich will stick with their high-risk strategy after reaching the last eight of the Champions League.

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March 18, 2021

International / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Tuchel believes Chelsea are a team to be feared in the Champions League

Thomas Tuchel believes his new-look Chelsea boast the ‘edge and glue’ to become genuine Champions League title contenders.

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March 18, 2021

Tshegofatso Mabasa of Orlando Pirates

CAF Confederation Cup / Local / Soccer

Highlights: Pirates leave it late to beat Enyimba in Caf Confed Cup

A late Tshegofatso Mabasa goal handed Orlando Pirates a 2-1 win over Enyimba on Wednesday evening. Catch the highlights as the Bucs went to the top of Group A in the Caf Confederation Cup.

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March 18, 2021

International / News / Soccer / UEFA Champions League

Ziyech, Emerson fire Chelsea into UCL quarters

Chelsea advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals after defeating Atletico Madrid 2-0 to complete a 3-0 aggregate win in the last-16 second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. (more…)

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March 18, 2021