Saudi-bound Pitso gives SA coaches, players blueprint for career outside the PSL
Pitso Mosimane urged South African football coaches and players not to think small and to leave the country for a career abroad in North Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Federico Valverde shot: Real Madrid midfielder goes viral for strike for Uruguay
Federico Valverde’s incredibly powerful short while playing for Uruguay earlier this year is going viral.
Women's Rights Group Calls On FIFA To Kick Iran Out Of World Cup
Rights group Open Stadiums have called on FIFA to throw Iran out of the World Cup finals in Qatar in November because of the country's treatment of women. In a letter sent to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, the organisation said Iranian authorities continued to refuse to allow female fans access to games inside the country despite pressure from the game's governing body. "The Iranian FA is not only an accomplice of the crimes of the regime. It is a direct threat to the security of female fans in Iran and wherever our national team plays in the world. Football should be a safe space for us all," the letter said.
Criticism of England boss Southgate 'harsh': Lampard
Everton manager Frank Lampard said some of the criticism directed towards England boss Gareth Southgate has been harsh and called on fans to throw their support behind the team in the build-up to the World Cup.
Criticism of England boss Gareth Southgate 'harsh': Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard said some of the criticism directed towards England boss Gareth Southgate has been harsh and called on fans to throw their support behind the team in the build-up to the World Cup. England were relegated from the Nations League top tier this month after a six-match winless run, with Southgate drawing flak for their performances. "I think it's in some parts harsh.
Criticism of England boss Southgate 'harsh' - Lampard
Everton manager Frank Lampard said some of the criticism directed towards England boss Gareth Southgate has been harsh and called on fans to throw their support behind the team in the build-up to the World Cup.
KAM Sports in advanced talks with Everton owner Moshiri: report
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is in advanced talks with US-based KAM Sports group over funding for the new stadium and take a stake in the club, according to a report.
La Liga resumes with host of injuries after international break
La Liga sides as several key players reported back to their teams nursing injuries that will affect their availability for the weekend and beyond. Barcelona had arguably the worst of them with defender Ronald Araujo having surgery on his right thigh after suffering a tendon injury on Friday in Uruguay's 1-0 defeat by Iran in a friendly, leaving the pitch after only five minutes. Araujo will miss Barca's Saturday's visit to Mallorca as he is expected to be out for six to eight weeks, which means he would only come back to club duty after the World Cup, which starts in less than two months.