The Boys are back in town
Sport has showered South Africans in ecstasy in recent times. There was the Springboks toppling the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France, Wayde van Niekerk’s Michael Johnson-dethroning world-record run at the Estadio Nilton Santos, Tatjana Smith seizing golds and smashing records in Olympic pools, Dricus du Plessis becoming […]
England qualify as Ronaldo sets new record
England have secured qualification to FIFA World Cup 26™ with two games to spare after victory over Latvia, as Portugal conceded a last-gasp equaliser against Hungary to keep their own dreams on hold for now as Cristiano Ronaldo set another record. There were also victories for Spain, Türkiye, Italy, Republic of Ireland, and Serbia as […]
Renard returns Saudi Arabia to global finals
A year ago, things were not going as planned for Saudi Arabia. The Green Falcons were struggling in Group C of the third round of AFC qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Time was of the essence, so out went Roberto Mancini and in came a man who had ‘been there, done that’ in […]
Trinidad and Tobago tame Curaçao
Matchday four of the third round of Concacaf qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™ wrapped up on Tuesday, beginning with Trinidad and Tobago emerging from Curaçao with a share of the spoils in Group B. Also in action later tonight in the group is Jamaica at home against Bermuda. Meanwhile, in Group A, Panama […]
Lopetegui leads Qatar back to the world stage
Qatar are back in the big time. The hosts of the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ have punched their ticket to next year’s global showpiece in Canada, Mexico and USA after navigating Asian qualifying for the first time in their history. A 2-1 victory over United Arab Emirates on Tuesday ensured that Julen Lopetegui’s men topped Group […]
Parreira’s relentless pursuit of success
FIFA World Cup™ dugouts have hosted some of world football’s all-time legends; icons of the game such as Mario Zagallo, Diego Maradona and Franz Beckenbauer have led their countries at the global showpiece. But no head coach has been to as many World Cups as Brazilian tactician Carlos Alberto Parreira. Parreira’s greatest achievement came when […]
Antony: I’m living my best life
His name may be Antony, but he is rapidly becoming known as “Antonio of Triana”. Triana is an emblematic neighbourhood with strong ties to Real Betis in the Spanish city of Seville. Antonio Triana, meanwhile, was a dancer born in the city in 1906 who became part of the region’s cultural heritage. How perfectly fitting, then, for […]
Blue Sharks qualify as Carthage Eagles seal superb campaign
Cabo Verde reached their first FIFA World Cup™ on one of the greatest days in the country’s sporting history. Bubista’s Blue Sharks overcame Eswatini to finish four points clear of Cameroon, who were held by Angola. Tunisia had already booked a North American adventure, but they ensured they will finish with the best record in […]
Belgium and Germany win as Iceland hold France
Kevin De Bruyne and Nick Woltemade were the heroes as Belgium and Germany won in the United Kingdom to hike their FIFA World Cup 26™ qualification hopes. Slovakia and Ukraine also emerged triumphant, but Sweden fell at home to Kosovo and France drew in Iceland. Group A Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany Germany goal: Woltemade (31) […]
Van Nistelrooy: I’m really enjoying the level of the U-20 in Chile
Suddenly there was a stir in the stands of the Estadio Municipal Luis Navarro Aviles, in the city of San Bernardo in the Santiago metropolitan area on Saturday. Long before Kevin Vasquez scored the winner for Santiago Morning against Magallanes in a Chilean second division match, the home crowd was intrigued by the presence of […]