Ibrahimovic will not play at the World Cup – Swedish FA
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s claim that he could be at the World Cup has prompted calls from Sweden coach Janne Andersson to discuss his situation.
Fifa charges Russia over fan racism
Fifa have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union following racist chants during their friendly with France.
Pele backs Neymar for World Cup redemption
Brazil superstar Neymar missed Brazil’s harrowing World Cup defeat to Germany four years ago, but Pele is confident he will take his ‘second chance’ in 2018.
International friendly wrap-up: Spain put 6 past Argentina
Spain’s crushing 6-1 win over Argentina headlined the international friendly action this week as teams begin to finalise their World Cup preparations.
Serero banned from Bafana duty
South African Football Association CEO Dennis Mumble has confirmed that midfielder Thulani Serero will not be considered for future Bafana Bafana call-ups. (more…)
Baxter set for Bafana stay
SAFA’s technical director Neil Tovey has revealed that Stuart Baxter will not be dismissed from his job as national team coach despite his failure to lead the team to the 2018 World Cup finals. (more…)
Alves: Jesus is Brazil’s ‘new Ronaldo’
Dani Alves has anointed Brazil team-mate Gabriel Jesus as “the new Ronaldo” ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against England at Wembley. (more…)
Baxter: No dead-rubber matches
Stuart Baxter has suggested that Bafana Bafana will honour their encounter against Senegal by playing to win the match, despite having already failed in their bid to qualify for World Cup. (more…)
Mane: We respect Bafana Bafana
Liverpool superstar Sadio Mane insists that Senegal are wary of the threat that Bafana Bafana pose, but maintained that they have a job to do in qualifying for the World Cup. (more…)