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The 20-year-old sealed an overseas deal less than a year after making his first appearance for the Buccaneers’ senior side. His swift progression underlines a meteoric rise that few would have predicted when he broke into the Soweto giants' first team in March 2025. The transfer is widely expected to open the doors to even more competitive leagues in Europe.

Wrexham celebrated five years with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac at the helm of the club by beating Ipswich Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Phil Parkinson's side won 1-0 on Friday night to make it into the fifth phase of the famous competition for the first time since 1997. Josh Windass was the hero for the hosts, scoring the only goal of the game against their fellow Championship promotion hopefuls.

Although much has been expected from the 22-year-old, he has ended up attracting more criticism than praise. After wasting quite a number of chances against Stellenbosch in a Nedbank Cup encounter, his performance was again negatively scrutinised. But there is hope for the South African star; he has been tipped to become a top goal scorer and even a dependable Bafana asset.

Tottenham have acted swiftly to replace Thomas Frank by confirming Igor Tudor will take charge until the end of the season. Crucially, the deal does not include an option to make the move permanent, meaning the hunt for a long-term successor remains wide open for the summer, keeping the dream of a Mauricio Pochettino reunion very much alive for the Spurs faithful.

Barcelona's players shared their concerns with manager Hansi Flick about his tactics in the wake of their 4-0 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. The result leaves the Blaugrana with a mountain to climb ahead of the second leg of the tie at Camp Nou in March, and the players have called on the manager to make changes to his system.

The battle for the number one spot continues to heat up, with the Soweto side holding the advantage while Masandawana juggle their CAF Champions League commitments. The man who once starred for the Bucs has shared insights into what sets this season apart for the Mayfair side, explaining why his former team could be strong contenders to clinch the PSL title.

Manchester United star Matheus Cunhas has taken aim at supporter Frank Ilett, also know as The United Strand, and his viral haircut challenge. Ilett has vowed not to cut his hair until the Red Devils win five games in a row and is still waiting to book in a trip to the barbers. Michael Carrick's side had won four on the bounce before heading to West Ham last time out but could not get over the line as they slumped to a 1-1 draw.

As Amakhosi players chase titles on the pitch, their supporters have been reminded of their cardinal role and warned against following what others do. The Bafana Bafana legend has explained why the fans should not be so negative against the players and said the fans need to be responsible.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed just why he loves the FA Cup as he prepares to face League Two side Salford City in the fourth round of the competition on Saturday. The 55-year-old, who has won the competition twice with Manchester City, has revealed he 'loves' the atmosphere generated by fans of lower-league clubs and the chants that fill their stadiums.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has come under more fire following an interview with Sky News where he claimed that the United Kingdom had been "colonised by immigrants". The comments were swiftly criticised by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, while former England striker Gary Lineker has now accused Ratcliffe of "hypocrisy".

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez believes Cristiano Ronaldo could play "on and on and on" if he wanted to, as questions over the 41-year-old's future in the game intensify with each passing day. Ronaldo is almost certain to lead his country at the 2026 World Cup this summer in what is likely to be his international swansong, but it's still unclear when he will retire from the game entirely.

The winger's move from the Soweto giants to the Pretoria heavyweights was the biggest shocking move reported in the January transfer window. Given that some fans had seen the 27-year-old as an outcast after he was ostracised at Bucs, Masandawana still went on to sign him in an attempt to bolster their attacking department. The bigger question now is if the South African international can succeed with the defending league champions.

Since the announcement of changes to the biennial tournament, the governing body has been putting out fires, repeatedly trying to reassure stakeholders and clarify what the new era will look like for the tournament. Recently, rumours emerged again that the next edition could be postponed, owing to the unpreparedness of the host countries.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had a hilarious response after being grilled on tactics during a press conference ahead of his team's FA Cup fourth round tie against League Two side Salford City on Saturday. Guardiola, who is known for his tactical innovations, was left stunned by a reporter's insightful question and jokingly invited him to become part of his staff.

Chelsea striker Liam Delap has opened up on his horror miss for the Blues against Hull City in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday night. The striker thought he had opened the scoring after blocking an attempted clearance from goalkeeper Dillon Phillips. Delap even started to celebrate before watching on as the ball struck the underside of the crossbar and then bounced away from goal.

Still just 22 years old, Jhon Duran has joined the sixth club of his increasingly nomadic career and his third in the space of just 12 months, making the controversial decision to head to Russia and sign for Zenit St Petersburg. It is a little over a year since the former Aston Villa hitman was being linked with European giants Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Chelsea, but after spells in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, the striker is already drifting further into obscurity.

Hull City have confirmed arrests have been made after discriminatory chanting was heard during the 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Chelsea on Friday night. The Championship club's public address system sounded a warning to supporters to cease during the first half, warning supporters that chanting of a discriminatory nature is a criminal offence.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been criticised by England rugby union captain Maro Itoje after the Manchester United co-owner's rant on immigration. The INEOS founder has claimed that the United Kingdom has been "colonised by immigrants," leading to a backlash from both within and outside of the game.

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Chelsea thumped Hull City 4-0 to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Friday evening. Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick, including a goal directly from a corner, and Estevao also hit the back of the net as the Blues thumped Liam Rosenior's old employers.

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the Al-Nassr squad and could feature in Saturday's clash with Al-Fateh. The Portuguese legend has missed his club side's last three games, having been frustrated by the Public Investment Fund during the January transfer window, but he now looks set to end his protest and return to the pitch.

The South African legend recently unveiled his autobiography, documenting his adventure in football and how it helped him get out of poverty. Among those who contributed is the Benfica coach, who worked with the retired striker 22 years ago and conquered Europe together. The Harambee Stars coach has since explained what that gesture means to him.

Wigan Athletic interim manager Glenn Whelan has admitted he has taken Premier League advice ahead of this weekend's FA Cup tie against Arsenal. The Latics are hoping to pull off a remarkable scalp when they take on the top-flight leaders.

Wrexham hero James McClean has been backed to make his professional boxing debut against famous YouTubers KSI or Jake Paul. The 36-year-old now plays for his hometown club Derry City but he has been backed to cash in on his Wrexham fame with a potential showbiz bout.

Premier League legend Alan Shearer has claimed Arsenal forward Eberechi Eze looked "lost" in the 1-1 draw with Brentford as Mikel Arteta's side dropped points in the Premier League title race. With Manchester City applying pressure, the Gunners failed to beat the Bees on Thursday night, seeing their lead at the top cut to four points.

The defending Premier Soccer League champions host the Rhulani Mokwena side at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, desperate for maximum points in Group D. The Saturday outing in Mzansi might be the final game for under-fire coach Miguel Cardoso, who is struggling for consistency. Anything but a win will lead to Masandawana's elimination.

Although it is their first participation in this competition, the Soweto giants swept past preliminary opponents to reach the group stage. Now, they are a touching distance from the quarter-finals, as they are set for the final group game, sitting top of the table. A draw will be enough for Amakhosi, but if they are defeated, they will rely on ZESCO United to beat or hold Al Masry.

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Pep Guardiola has issued an impassioned defence of multiculturalism after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's incendiary comments about immigration in the United Kingdom. Ratcliffe claimed the UK had been "colonised by immigrants" in a BBC Sport interview that sparked outrage across the game and the Manchester City boss has now hit back at the United owner.