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Orlando Pirates fans, October 2025

Pirates fans warned against social media criticism of players - 'You will kill their confidence'

As the Sea Robbers chase the Premier Soccer League title, constant criticism against players, especially on social media, has been condemned. Bucs' fans are known to be very vocal in expressing themselves, especially when the team or a player perform below their normal standards. However, this kind of criticism has been discouraged because the players have already won two trophies.

Yanela Mbuthuma of Orlando Pirates

Pirates legend blames 'disaster' Mbuthuma for Siwelele draw

Former Bucs striker Andries Sebola did not hold back in his assessment of the current forward line following the stalemate at Orlando Amstel Arena and believes the lack of clinical finishing is threatening their title aspirations, specifically singling out their 24-year-old striker for criticism and questioning Abdeslam Ouaddou's tactics and substitutions.

Orlando Pirates, Siwelele FC, March 2026

Pirates 1-1 Siwelele: 'Chiefs will hold Sundowns for us! Makgopa is better than Rayners'

After winning two domestic trophies, Bucs' focus is now firmly on the Premier Soccer League title. However, they face a real challenge from defending champions Masandawana, who have put themselves in a strong position to extend their dominance in the top flight. Just like the previous seasons, the race is turning out to be a two-horse race as Downs and the Soweto giants engage in a tight battle for the title.

Gavin Hunt, Durban City

Hunt worried as Mabasa risks missing Chiefs showdown, reveals reason why Ndah is yet to play

The Soweto giants' forward was loaned out to the Cape Winelands side after he fell down the pecking order under Abdeslam Ouaddou and he looks to revive himself. On the other hand, the former Buccaneers defender is likely to miss the next few games for the Maroons, who are in dire need of positive results to save their season. The Nigerian defender joined the club after his shock exit from the Sea Robbers.

Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Kaizer Chiefs, Thato Khiba, Stellenbosch, October 2025

Nedbank Cup: Stellenbosch vs Chiefs Preview - Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

GOAL gives you the details to follow Amakhosi's trip to the Mother City to face the Cape Winelands outfit in this knockout game on Wednesday. The Soweto giants are bidding to defend the most prestigious Cup tournament in South African football after being crowned champions last season to end a 10-year trophy drought. They will be at Cape Town Stadium to face their wounded opponents.

Frequently asked questions

Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.

Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.

The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.

Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.

Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.

Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.

Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.