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De la Fuente defends Spain in Finalissima debacle

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has broken his silence to defend the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) amid fallout from the collapsed Finalissima between La Roja and Argentina, with the manager placing responsibility for the fixture's collapse on the South American nation. The match, which would have pitted the European champions against the world champions, never materialised despite months of planning.

Argentina claim victory as CONMEBOL chief trolls Spain and UEFA

CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez has sensationally declared Argentina "two-time champions" of the Finalissima. The South American chief hit out at Spain and UEFA after the highly anticipated clash between the continental kings was officially scrapped.

Messi's stance revealed after Argentina vs Spain clash called off

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has reportedly been left disappointed after the 2026 Finalissima was officially called off. The Inter Miami talisman viewed the showpiece event against Euro 2024 winners Spain as a vital competitive fixture rather than a mere exhibition match. The game was due to take place later this month but has been cancelled due to geopolitical issues.

Messi vs Yamal is off! Argentina & Spain Finalissima cancelled

Football fans will be denied a dream showdown between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal after the 2026 Finalissima between Argentina and Spain was officially cancelled. Following the forced relocation of the fixture from Qatar due to geopolitical issues, a complete breakdown in negotiations saw the Argentinian FA reject multiple UEFA proposals - including a clash at the Bernabeu - leaving the highly anticipated meeting of champions scrapped over unresolvable scheduling conflicts.

Official: the 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina has been cancelled

No luck: it has not been possible to find a solution regarding the dispute over the match between the two continental champions

Spain v Argentina: the Finalissima in Milan? San Siro has only one rival

The venue for the match between the European champions and the South American champions is yet to be decided

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Mamelodi Sundowns FC	23	17	5	1	42	12	30	56	W W W W W
2	Orlando Pirates	24	17	4	3	47	11	36	55	D W W D W
3	Kaizer Chiefs	22	12	6	4	24	13	11	42	W W W W L
4	AmaZulu FC	24	11	6	7	25	22	3	39	D D W W D
5	Sekhukhune United	24	10	8	6	24	17	7	38	W D L D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Mamelodi Sundowns FC

W
W
W
W
W

Orlando Pirates

D
W
W
D
W

Kaizer Chiefs

W
W
W
W
L

AmaZulu FC

D
D
W
W
D

Sekhukhune United

W
D
L
D
D

Frequently asked questions

When was the Premier Soccer League formed?

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

Who sponsors the Premier Soccer League?

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

How many teams are in the PSL?

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

Who runs the PSL?

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Who has won the league title the most?

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Which club holds the record for the most goals scored in a season?

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Which club has amassed the most points in a single PSL season?

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Which player scored the most goals in a single PSL season?

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Who holds the PSL appearance record?

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.