Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo gives the captain’s armband to Portugal’s Bruno Fernandes after being substituted. Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes expressed hope that he and his teammates can help crown Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career by winning the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old Ronaldo is set to appear in a record sixth World Cup in June, a tournament…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi talks with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir during a meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan, in this handout picture released on April 25, 2026. U.S. negotiators are scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Saturday, but Iran said its officials did not plan to meet…
Norway’s Casper Ruud in action during his round of 32 match against France’s Corentin Moutet Casper Ruud hoped his short training stint at Rafa Nadal’s academy in Mallorca would reignite his season as the 27-year-old returns from an injury to defend his Madrid Open title this week. Ruud, who lifted his maiden Masters 1000 title in the…
Mamelodi Sundowns Midfielder Tsiki Ntsabeleng in action. A late penalty from Tshegofatso Mabasa denied Mamelodi Sundowns a return to the top of the Betway Premiership as Stellenbosch FC fought back to secure a 1-1 draw at Loftus Versfeld on Wednesday night. Sundowns looked set to capitalise on their game in hand over Orlando Pirates after…
An autonomous robot ping-pong player dubbed Ace has achieved a milestone for AI and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and sometimes defeating top-level human players at table tennis, a feat that could presage an array of other applications for similarly adept robots. Ace, created by the Japanese company Sony’s AI research division, is the…
Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate after scoring a goal. Mamelodi Sundowns are staring down a gruelling season finale, prompting midfielder Jayden Adams to challenge his teammates to maintain a championship mentality. The Brazilians secured their spot in the CAF Champions League final at the weekend, overcoming Esperance 2-0 on aggregate to book a date with Morocco’s…
Orlando Pirates players during training. As Orlando Pirates prepare to face a much-improved Kaizer Chiefs this coming weekend, assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi says control will be important in this high-stakes Soweto Derby. The two giants clash in an unusual Sunday fixture, due to the match venue’s unavailability on Saturday, but there will be nothing unusual…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says the key to navigating criticism during a challenging period at the club was to block out the noise and remain focused on the work behind the scenes. Speculation over Cardoso’s future intensified in December, with a section of supporters calling for his dismissal amid…
The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Polokwane City head coach Phuti Mohafe has defended his team’s decision to continue using Old Peter Mokaba Stadium for big Premier Soccer League matches in leveraging its advantages. Following their goalless draw against Kaizer Chiefs this past weekend, a game that had previously been played at the bigger New…
FIFA World Cup Trophy seen on the image above. With 50 days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA’s last-minute sales phase re-opens on Wednesday with tickets for all 104 matches available on a first-come, first-served basis. FIFA says more than five million tickets have already been sold, out of an expected…
