Chelsea reported a pre-tax loss of £262.4 million ($349.49 million) for the 2024-25 season, marking the largest annual loss in English football history. This surpasses the previous record of £194.9 million set by Manchester City in 2010-11. The club’s revenue rose to £490.9 million despite finishing fourth in the Premier League and winning the Europa […]
Italy’s national football team has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losing a crucial playoff to Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, marking their third consecutive absence from football’s biggest stage. The shocking result extends a difficult period for the four-time world champions, who have struggled to replicate their past success […]
KINSHASA – Delirious fans flooded the streets of Kinshasa, dancing in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo secured a historic World Cup spot for the first time in 52 years. Defender Axel Tuanzebe, who plays for Burnley in the Premier League, scored the lone goal in a 1-0 extra-time victory over Jamaica in […]
WELLINGTON- New Zealand’s White Ferns defeated the Proteas Women in the second ODI in Wellington, chasing down 346 runs set by South Africa. Despite strong performances from Laura Wolvaardt (69), Anneke Bosch (91), and Chloe Tryon (52), South Africa couldn’t defend their total. Captain Amelia Kerr starred with 179 not out, supported by Isabella Gaze’s […]
UPDATE: South Africa suffered a 2-1 defeat to Panama in a 2026 World Cup warm-up match in Cape Town, with defensive lapses proving costly. Bafana Bafana failed to deal with a corner in the 58th minute, allowing José Córdoba to score after Ismael Díaz’s initial effort was saved. The hosts responded quickly, equalising just six […]
South Africa’s Women’s cricket team, the Proteas, will aim to secure a series win against New Zealand in the second ODI at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Wednesday. They currently lead the three-match series 1-0 after a thrilling two-wicket victory in the opening game in Christchurch on Sunday. Debutant Kayla Reyneke starred in the win, scoring […]
JOHANNESBURG – Thousands of fans faced frustration as tickets for the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates went on sale. Slow processing and server errors caused the MyTicket system to crash nearly an hour after sales began, leaving many unable to secure seats for the highly anticipated match. The game, originally scheduled for […]
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says Tuesday’s second international friendly against Panama at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium will be taken very seriously. He adds that the two matches against Panama are key in preparing the team for their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match against hosts Mexico on 11 June. Panama coach Thomas Christiansen […]
Alex Fitzpatrick secured his maiden Indian Open title with a two-shot victory, marking his first win on the DP World Tour. He shot a final-round 69 to finish nine under par for the tournament. The win comes just a week after his brother, Matt Fitzpatrick, claimed victory on the PGA Tour, making them the first […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it will introduce changes to its statutes and regulations to prevent a repeat of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final controversy. CAF president Patrice Motsepe said the reforms will also help restore trust in referees, VAR officials, and judicial structures. Motsepe was speaking after a CAF Executive […]