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Pirates' mission in futility? Sundowns declared '80% likely to win PSL'

Just like it was the case in the previous seasons, the Sea Robbers and the Tshwane giants are the close rivals for the title in the ongoing campaign. But the Buccaneers failed to take advantage over the weekend when they were frustrated and eventually dropped points against Siwelele FC. Downs will be back in league action in midweek and can open a two-point gap against their rivals.

Mokwena arrested in Algeria! But why is he behind bars after quitting MC Alger?

The 38-year-old former Mamelodi Sundowns and Wydad Athletic Club tactician is in trouble with the Algerian authorities, a couple of days after leaving the People's Club. The Kaizer Chiefs-linked coach has been tipped to join South African attacker Thembinkosi Lorch, who is currently contracted to Libyan outfit Al-Ittihad.

Triple blow for Sundowns vs Gallants as they chase Pirates in PSL

The defending champions are set for another South African top-tier assignment on Tuesday against Bahlabane Ba Ntwa at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. A win for the Brazilians will take them two points clear at the top, which will give them a psychological boost in the final third of the 2025/26 PSL campaign.

Cardoso rejects CAF CL favourites tag - 'We are very far away from discussing winning'

The Tshwane giants have set the tone for the second leg of their quarterfinals after putting a healthy number of goals past Stade Malien at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Friday night. The manner of the victory and The Brazilians run of form led to suggestions they are now the favourites to win the competition.

'Sundowns competition will be a problem' - Ex-Pirates defender warns Saleng

The 28-year-old recently broke into Miguel Cardoso’s starting line-up after spending time on the sidelines due to injury. The ex-Buccaneers star has shown signs of gelling well with the Masandawana squad, delivering solid performances and providing an assist in the three matches he has featured in for the Tshwane side. While Innocent Mdledle has been impressed with the move, he has also issued a stern warning as expectations continue to grow around the in-form winger.

Don't worry! Pirates encouraged after Siwelele frustration - 'Sundowns performance is not optimal'

Even though the Premier Soccer League title has entered a critical juncture, the Sea Robbers could not beat Siwelele and ended up dropping points. The Buccaneers were not lethal in front of goal and wasted many goal-scoring opportunities, with blame placed squarely on their strikers. But according to their legend, all is not lost, and Pirates still have a high chance of winning the title.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	AB	18	14	0	4	48	19	29	42	W W W W L
2	Naestved	18	11	3	4	30	21	9	36	D W D W W
3	FC Roskilde	18	10	5	3	36	15	21	35	W W D D L
4	Vendsyssel FF	18	10	1	7	25	24	1	31	D W L L W
5	Thisted	18	8	5	5	25	19	6	29	L D D L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

W
W
W
W
L

Naestved

D
W
D
W
W

FC Roskilde

W
W
D
D
L

Vendsyssel FF

D
W
L
L
W

Thisted

L
D
D
L
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Champions League titles?

Current title holders Real Madrid are miles ahead of any other club in Europe's most prestigious competition, having gone all the way whopping 15 times – more than twice the number of titles lifted by any other club.

How many teams are in the Champions League?

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format. The competition was known as the European Cup at the time of its inception in 1955 before being rebranded to the UEFA Champions League ahead of the 1992-93 season. In its inaugural edition in 1955-56, only 16 teams contested.

Who has made the most Champions League appearances ever?

Cristiano Ronaldo sits at the top of the appearance-making charts, having played in 183 Champions League games, representing Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a prolific goalscorer, but also has a keen eye for his team-mates as his record 42 assists in the Champions League prove.

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Former Italian goalkeeper Marco Ballotta holds the distinction of being the oldest player ever in the Champions League. Playing for Lazio against Real Madrid in the 2007-08 season, Ballotta was aged 43 years and 252 days.

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Borussia Dortmund prodigy Youssoufa Moukoko is the youngest player ever to feature in a Champions League game. He set the record on December 8 2020, in Dortmund's group stage fixture against Zenit St. Petersburg, aged 16 years and 18 days.

Which famous players have played in the Champions League?

Gianluigi Buffon, Raul, Robert Lewandowski, Ronaldinho, Clarence Seedorf, Arjen Robben, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos, Zinedine Zidane, Paolo Maldini, Lionel Messi, and Mo Salah, to name a few, are some of the greatest and most famous footballing faces to have graced the Champions League over the decades.

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