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Gyokeres follows Mbappe and Palmer with trademark

Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres has officially trademarked his signature mask goal celebration, joining an elite group of footballers including Kylian Mbappe and Cole Palmer in protecting their commercial image. The Arsenal striker, whose crossed-hand gesture has become a global phenomenon, successfully filed the application through the European Union Intellectual Property Office to secure his personal brand.

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Maguire faces extended ban for FA charge

Harry Maguire is facing the prospect of a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being charged by the Football Association for his conduct following his dismissal against Bournemouth. The Manchester United defender was sent off during the 78th minute of the Premier League encounter and now faces further disciplinary action.

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Man Utd ready to 'go all out' to sign Anderson

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a massive summer push to sign Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson as they look to overhaul their midfield options. The Red Devils have identified the 23-year-old as a primary target and are willing to build their entire transfer strategy around his arrival at Old Trafford.

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Captain America: Who will skipper USMNT at 2026 World Cup?

With the countdown on to a home World Cup in the summer of 2026, who will be chosen to take on captaincy duties for the USMNT? There are several prominent candidates in the running there, with Tyler Adams back in contention having filled the armband at Qatar 2022. Freddy Adu has revealed his pick to GOAL, with a Landon Donovan comparison being used to explain why Christian Pulisic may be overlooked.

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Palace eye Iraola to replace Glasner

Crystal Palace are considering a surprise move to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager this summer. With Oliver Glasner set to leave Selhurst Park at the end of the current campaign, the London club view the highly-rated Bournemouth boss as the ideal candidate to build upon their recent success, which includes securing European football and winning the FA Cup last year.

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'Not a good look' - Shearer says EPL reffing getting worse

Former England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer says refereeing standards in the Premier League are deteriorating due to an overreliance on VAR. Shearer spoke out after VAR came in for more scrutiny after Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth. Referee Stuart Attwell angered the Red Devils by refusing to award a penalty for a challenge on Amad Diallo and then giving Bournemouth a spot-kick for a similar challenge by Harry Maguire on Evanilson.

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Man Utd kick up a fuss! PGMOL complaint over Amad decision

Manchester United are prepared to lodge a formal grievance with refereeing body PGMOL following a controversial 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. The Red Devils believe a VAR blunder denied them a crucial penalty that could have altered their Champions League pursuit, dropping two points in Friday's trip to the Vitality Stadium.

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Iraola becomes favourite to take top La Liga job

Bournemouth face a fight to keep hold of head coach Andoni Iraola, with Athletic Club stepping up their pursuit of the Spaniard. With his contract expiring this summer, the 43-year-old is also attracting serious interest from Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace following a fine three-season spell at the Cherries.

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Bruno fumes at VAR & makes 'small players' Amad claim

Bruno Fernandes has revealed his fury after Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth on Friday evening. The Portugal international scored from the penalty spot in the game, but he was incandescent at the Red Devils being denied a second spot-kick after Amad Diallo was pushed over in the area, especially as Bournemouth were awarded a spot-kick for a similar-looking foul.

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Humiliation for Harry Maguire as Man Utd throw it away

Harry Maguire marked his return to the England squad in an unwanted manner as he was sent off in Manchester United's disappointing 2-2 draw at Bournemouth. The Red Devils twice took the lead in the second half, from a Bruno Fernandes penalty and then an own goal by James Hill. But they were pegged back each time and had reason to complain for the Cherries' first equaliser.

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Why Bournemouth congratulated Michael B. Jordan on Oscar win

Premier League side Bournemouth have led the sporting world's tributes to Michael B. Jordan following his historic best actor triumph at the 98th Academy Awards. The 'Sinners' star, who made history as the first person to win the prize for portraying twins, received a warm message from the South Coast club. The connection between the Hollywood icon and the Cherries remains a significant part of the club's ambitious global strategy.

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Man Utd eye surprise move for Bournemouth forward

Manchester United have set their sights on a surprise summer addition as they look to rebuild their attacking ranks. Reports suggest that Bournemouth forward Marcus Tavernier has been added to a growing shortlist of targets designed to solve a specific problem area in the Red Devils' squad. The 26-year-old has caught the eye of scouts at Old Trafford following a series of impressive displays for the Cherries on the south coast.

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📽️ | Henderson explodes in altercation with Bournemouth staff member

Jordan Henderson was at the centre of a chaotic scene on Tuesday, as tempers flared after Brentford's 0-0 draw with Bournemouth. The former Liverpool captain appeared to lose his composure as he squared up to a Bournemouth staff member after the final whistle at the Vitality Stadium. Following a frustrating night, the veteran midfielder had to be physically restrained by team-mates and security personnel to prevent a touchline melee from escalating.

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'They didn't believe in me!' - Bournemouth star slams AC Milan

Bournemouth's Spanish full-back Alex Jimenez has opened up on his bitter departure from AC Milan, revealing deep frustration with the club's management. The 20-year-old expressed anger over what he perceived as a lack of faith in his abilities from the Italian club's officials, explaining why he felt forced to leave despite his lingering, continuous love for the Rossoneri.

Frequently asked questions

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.