Broos Hits Back At Critics After Bafana’s Heroic Win
Hugo Broos, coach of South Africa celebrates victory with Mbekezeli Mbokazi of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium, Mexico on 24 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Broos Hits Back At Critics After Bafana’s Heroic Win

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos insists their performance has silenced critics, who questioned his methods in recent weeks.

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Bafana Bafana Make History After Edging Korea To Reach Last 32
Thapelo Maseko of South Africa celebrates goal with teammates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium, Mexico on 24 June 2026 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana Make History After Edging Korea To Reach Last 32

Bafana Bafana made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic in their final Group A clash at the Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe.

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Chiefs Bid Farewell To George Matlou
George Matlou of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2025 Nedbank Cup Last 32 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free Agents FC on the 26 January 2025 at FNB Stadium in Nasrec © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

Chiefs Bid Farewell To George Matlou

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed they have parted ways with attacking midfielder George Matlou.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Responds to Critics After Portugal Win
epa13058748 Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (L) celebrates scoring the 1-0 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Portugal against Uzbekistan, in Houston, USA, 23 June 2026. EPA/SAM WASSON

Cristiano Ronaldo Responds to Critics After Portugal Win

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up on the criticism directed at both himself and the national team, admitting it has been a difficult period for the squad.

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Messi sets World Cup scoring record after guiding Argentina into Last 32
epa13057119 Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Argentina against Austria, in Dallas, USA, 22 June 2026. EPA/JEFFREY MCWHORTER

Messi sets World Cup scoring record after guiding Argentina into Last 32

Lionel Messi etched his name into World Cup history when he became the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer while leading Argentina into the last 32.

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Salah: Egypt’s Historic World Cup Win Greatest Achievement Ever
epa13055634 Mohamed Salah of Egypt celebrates scoring the 1-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match New Zealand against Egypt, in Vancouver, Canada, 21 June 2026. EPA/BOB FRID

Salah: Egypt’s Historic World Cup Win Greatest Achievement Ever

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah hailed his side's latest World Cup triumph as the greatest achievement in the nation's football history, describing the landmark victory as a moment that will be remembered by generations of Egyptians.

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Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad
Rassie Erasmus during the 2026 International Rugby Springboks Team Announcement at Southern Sun in Hyde Park on 16 June 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Erasmus names six uncapped players in 46-man Nations Championship squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Saturday evening named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Vodacom Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship, which kicks off against England in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July.

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Bok coaches take positives and work-ons from season openers
Team mates celebrate with Jesse Kriel of the Springboks after he scored during the 2026 Rugby International game between South Africa and the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa on 20 June 2026 © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Bok coaches take positives and work-ons from season openers

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and SA ‘A’ coach Mzwandile Stick were pleased with their teams’ victories as they registered impressive victories at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, but said there was hard work ahead to reach their desired standards before the Nations Championship kicks off in two weeks.

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Impressive Leinster go back-to-back in URC Grand Final in Dublin
Leinster celebrate with trophy after winning the United Rugby Championship 2025/26 Final between Leinster and the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland on 19 June 2026 © Thomas Doolin/BackpagePix

Impressive Leinster go back-to-back in URC Grand Final in Dublin

Leinster successfully defended their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title with a deserved 36-7 victory (half-time 22-0) over an uncharacteristic hapless Vodacom Bulls side in the Grand Final at Croke Park in Dublin on Friday evening.

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