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  1. Ouaddou points out to Pirates' big Casric Stars FC risk ahead of Soweto derby

    The Buccaneers continue with their ambitions to lift the quadruple as they lock horns with National First Division opposition in their latest assignment. A far sterner examination looms against familiar old foes, setting up a defining spell in their campaign. It marks a demanding period for the Moroccan coach and his men, who are still recovering from a bruising encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns.

  1. Aguero aims brutal jibe at Man Utd on Fergie and Pep comparison

    Legendary Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has rubbished suggestions that Pep Guardiola's eventual departure could lead to the club suffering a similar decline to the one Manchester United experienced when Sir Alex Ferguson retired. According to reports, there is an expectation that Guardiola could step down from his role at the end of this season after 10 years as City coach.

  2. Pirates give Mbule and De Jong hint ahead of Nedbank Cup clash with Casric Stars

    Relebohile Mofokeng’s new role as a playmaker has squeezed his Bafana Bafana teammate and the Kiwi out of regular minutes, limiting their opportunities to influence matches. With game time now harder to come by, both players risk ending the season on a low note. That situation could also hurt their national team prospects ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they continue struggling for consistent action.

  3. Former footballer charged with attempted murder

    A former professional footballer who spent time at the youth academies of Manchester United and Liverpool has been charged with attempted murder following the shooting of a man in Merseyside. Paddy Lacey, who became a professional boxer after retiring from football in 2023, is among four people charged after a man in his 20s was left in a critical condition in November.

  4. Simeone admits he's 'not in Alvarez's head' as Barca interest grows

    Diego Simeone has admitted he cannot offer certainties regarding Julian Alvarez’s long-term future at Atletico Madrid as Barcelona links intensify. While the Argentine forward has struggled for goals recently, his manager believes he is finally rediscovering his clinical edge. Despite a staggering €200 million valuation placed on the World Cup winner, the lure of a move to the Catalan giants continues to dominate the headlines in Spain.

  5. 'You have responsibility at Man Utd' - Carrick gives Sir Jim a reminder

    Michael Carrick has said that Manchester United players and staff must understand the responsibility they have as representatives of one of the biggest clubs in the world, in light of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's controversial recent remarks about immigration in Britain. The billionaire has apologised for his language but his comments are still generating a lot of reaction more than a week later.