The Brazilians have added yet another trophy to their bulging cabinet but this time it was on the global stage. From domestic dominance, to a second star, and now way beyond our continental borders, this club have reset the bar for achievement says columnist Lerato Mkhondo.
European football's governing body, UEFA, has initiated explosive criminal legal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino. The legal challenge centers on a controversial and now-abandoned proposal to sell off significant commercial stakes in the World Cup and other major global competitions to private investment firms.
Masandawana coach has come out in defence of the 25-year-old, rejecting suggestions that the winger receives preferential treatment in his starting line-up. The Portuguese tactician insisted that every selection decision is based strictly on training-ground performances rather than personal relationships.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has sensationally ruled himself out of the running for the FIFA presidency, but he has not pulled his punches regarding the future of Gianni Infantino. The Slovenian official insists that the current head of world football must either resign or prepare for a fierce leadership challenge at the upcoming FIFA Congress.
The Brazilians legend Teko Modise has jumped to the defence of the club's decision to bring the former Stellenbosch man to South Africa from Europe. While some fans have questioned the move to sign the winger from Austrian side SV Ried, Modise insists the deal is part of a much larger global strategy.
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