FIFA logo outside the organisation’s headquarters. FIFA has slashed more than $100 million from its operating budget for this summer’s World Cup in North America, The Athletic reported. In its annual report in 2024, FIFA’s projected budget for the 2023-26 cycle included $1.12 billion for operational expenses out of a total budget of $3.756 billion….
A soccer field stands empty at Kino Sports Complex, where the Iranian men’s soccer team is scheduled to practice for the FIFA World Cup, in Tucson, Arizona, U.S., March 4, 2026. Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…
Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate after scoring a goal. Mamelodi Sundowns netted twice in the second half to beat Orbit College 2-0 at Olympia Park in Rustenburg to go top of the Betway Premiership standings. Miguel Reisinho opened the scoring, finishing from close range, before Iqraam Rayners converted a penalty as Masandawana secured a seventh consecutive…
Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their fifth goal. Atletico Madrid tore Tottenham Hotspur apart in a stunning first-half blitz on Tuesday, powering to a 5-2 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie and leaving the Premier League side with a mountain to climb in London. The visitors’ 22-year-old goalkeeper Antonin…
AmaZulu Football Club long standing supporter, Luyanda Mbuyazi AmaZulu Football Club long-standing supporter has passed away, Luyanda Mbuyazi, who was well known as “Usuthu Queen” to South African football lovers, died in the early hours of Tuesday after a short illness. Usuthu Queen made it into the hearts of football fans through her unwavering support for…
Venus Williams of the US in action Organisers of the Indian Wells tennis tournament apologised to Venus Williams and her playing partner Leylah Fernandez after a clerical error ahead of the women’s doubles draw denied the wildcard duo the opportunity to compete. Seven-times Grand Slam champion Williams, 45, was beaten in the opening round of…
Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate after scoring a goal. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) will broadcast an exciting international football spectacle, as German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig travels to South Africa for the first time to face Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns in a blockbuster friendly match. As the official broadcaster, the SABC will…
Minister Gayton McKenzie. Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says those unhappy with the leadership of the South African Football Association (SAFA) must use the upcoming elections to make their voices heard. McKenzie made the remarks as some SAFA National Executive Committee (NEC) members opposed to SAFA President Danny Jordaan accused him of…
Bafanan Bafana coach Hugo Broos. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it has escalated its complaint against Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos to Parliament. The party is accusing oversight bodies of failing to act on alleged racist and sexist remarks made by the South African football national team coach. The party says it has now…
Gary Kirsten coaching on a field Sri Lanka have appointed South African Gary Kirsten as their new head coach on a two-year contract as they begin preparations for the 2027 One-Day International World Cup, the country’s cricket board said on Monday. Kirsten, 58, previously guided India to the 2011 World Cup title and later coached…
