Zungu slapped with one-match ban and fine

SAFA has confirmed that Bafana Bafana midfielder Bongani Zungu will not feature in the first-leg of his sides must-win World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Friday.

Ronaldo rested for Portugal friendlies

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for the friendly matches with Saudi Arabia and the United States. The Real Madrid star, who has scored only one goal in La Liga this season, was omitted by head coach Fernando Santos, along with fellow experienced forwards Ricardo Quaresma and Nani. Monaco forward Marcos Lopes leads a quartet of… Read more →

Brazil won’t deliberately harm Argentina chances – Tostao

Brazil will want to beat Chile even if it helps Argentina in World Cup qualifying, according to Tostao.

Our World Cup chances are over – Robben

Arjen Robben gave a frank assessment of Netherlands’ chances of overhauling Sweden, describing a seven-goal win as impossible.

Pitso suggests that all is not lost for Bafana

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has urged Bafana Bafana to give it their all in their must-win World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso on Saturday.

We are in trouble – Manyama

Lebogang Manyama admits that Bafana Bafana are in danger of missing out on a 2018 World Cup spot, but encouraged the nation to get behind the team in their bid to qualify.

Messi unable to lift hosts as World Cup hopes fade

Argentina’s hopes of featuring at next year’s World Cup hang in the balance following Thursday’s 0-0 stalemate at home to Peru.

Late Kane goal sends Three Lions to World Cup

England are through to the 2018 World Cup finals after a 1-0 win against Slovenia at Wembley on Thursday, Harry Kane scoring late on.

Fifa shakes up World Cup draw method

Fifa has confirmed that all four pots for the 2018 World Cup finals draw will be allocated based on the governing body’s world rankings.

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter got it wrong

Bafana Bafana are unlikely to be boarding the plane to Russia 2018, and Stuart Baxter’s team selection is largely to blame, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.