International transfer spending hit $13.08 billion in 2025: FIFA

Liverpool’s $137.77 million signing Florian Wirtz Clubs around the world completed a record 24 558 international transfers in men’s football in 2025, with total spending rising to $13.08 billion, world soccer’s governing body FIFA said in its Global Transfer Report published on Wednesday. The number represents an increase of more than 7% from 2024 and marks the…

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Musetti retires as Djokovic advances to Australian Open semifinals

Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti with Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after retiring from his quarter final match 38-year-old Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title continued in dramatic circumstances at the Australian Open in Melbourne. His quarterfinal opponent, Italian fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti, was forced to retire after taking a two-set lead. It was a…

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Ramaphosa receives FIFA World Cup Trophy to kickstart 3 day tour

President Cyril Ramaphosa holding a FIFA World Cup Trophy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to kickstart the three-day tour of South Africa.    Among the dignitaries who attended the event were Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, Minister of Sport Gayton Mckenzie, as well as former…

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Gallants targeting maximum points in Chiefs encounter

[FILE IMAGE] Marumo Gallants squad Marumo Gallants are targeting maximum points when they face Kaizer Chiefs in a crucial Premier Soccer League fixture Wednesday evening in Bloemfontein.  Chiefs are going into the match sitting third on the log with 27 points from 14 games, while Gallants are looking to improve their position on the table.   Match Day!…

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Sundowns seal win against Sekhukhune United

Mamelodi Sundowns’ versatile attacker Arthur Sales in action. Mamelodi Sundowns left it till late before netting twice in stoppage-time to beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 in their Betway Premiership clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday. The victory for the defending champions means they open up a three-point gap at the top of the table,…

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Pirates sign deal and rename stadium Orlando Amstel Arena

Orlando Amstel Arena, formerly known as Orlando Stadium The Pirates Stadium will now be known as Orlando Amstel Arena after the football club signed an official partnership deal with the beer brand.  The Soweto giants unveiled Amstel as their official beer partner on 6 August 2025 , five months later, the two entities revealed the…

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Guardiola urges Man City to focus on beating Galatasaray

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland applaud fans  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday told his players to forget about the top eight permutations ahead of their final Champions League group match and concentrate on what matters most, beating Turkish side Galatasaray. After their shock 3-1 defeat at Norway’s Bodo/Glimt last week, City are…

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