Lamine Yamal commits future to FC Barcelona until 2031
epa12091786 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring the 2-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 11 May 2025. EPA/Alberto Estevez

Lamine Yamal commits future to FC Barcelona until 2031

Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal has committed his future to the club after signing a new long-term contract with the Spanish giants.

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Boks and Barbarians to contest Qatar Airways Cup
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Boks and Barbarians to contest Qatar Airways Cup

Qatar Airways announced the Qatar Airways Cup will be up for grabs when the Springboks take on the Barbarians in a historic clash at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, June 28.

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Bafana set to face Mozambique at Loftus Stadium
Hugo Broos, Bafana Bafana head coach during the South Africa U20 Mens National Team (2025 Africa Cup of Nations Champions) arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, on 20 May 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana set to face Mozambique at Loftus Stadium

Bafana Bafana are set to take on Mozambique in an international friendly match at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Tuesday, June 10.

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Nominees revealed for SA URC Player of the Season

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls duo of Cameron Hanekom and Wilco Louw were rewarded for their consistent good form during the season by grabbing the three nominations for the South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Season Award.

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Breaking The Trophy Droughts

Magic has been in the air this year, giving us fairytale stories across football’s landscape. League champions around the world have largely followed the script, but knockout competitions have spat out a list of unexpected winners. From underdogs few would consider to sleeping giants awakening, here is a list of the shock champions with the length of their trophy drought in brackets, writes Mark Lemke.

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Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso
epa12109067 Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso looks on the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, 17 May 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid have officially announced the appointment of Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

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URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed
Stormers players celebrate a try scored by Leolin Zas of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Cardiff Rugby at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 16 May 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will kick off the 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season at home against Leinster and Ospreys, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions start their campaigns in Glasgow and Cardiff when the new season commences in the final weekend of September.

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Spurs crowned Europa League champions to end 17 year trophy drought
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-Min lifts the UEFA Europa League trophy following the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025.

Spurs crowned Europa League champions to end 17 year trophy drought

Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year trophy drought after they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final at the San Mames Barria in Bilbao.

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