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Bidding opens for Messi napkin that defined soccer great's career

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Bidding began on Wednesday for a napkin on which soccer club Barcelona penned a promise to sign a 13-year-old Lionel Messi - who went on to become one of the game's greatest players - with early bids reaching almost $300,000.

WATCH | ‘He was special, unique’: Ex-Sundowns stars remember ‘Goldfingers’

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Former Mamelodi Sundowns stars Joel “Fire” Masilela, Themba Mnguni, Lovers Mohlala and Koketso Mmotong have fondly remembered late club personality Alex “Goldfingers” Shakoane.on the first anniversary of his death.

WATCH LIVE | Funeral service of Dingaan 'The Rose of Soweto' Thobela

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The funeral service of former boxing world champion and darling of South African sports fans Dingaan “The Rose of Soweto” Thobela is being held on Thursday at the Dlamini Multipurpose Centre in Soweto, south of Johannesburg.

Wednesday, May 8

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Comeback kings Real Madrid stun Bayern to reach Champions League final

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Real Madrid's Joselu scored twice in the final minutes as they fought back from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday that sent them through 4-3 on…

Spain’s ex-football chief Rubiales to stand trial for kissing player

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Former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso after a High Court judge admitted the case, the court said on Wednesday.

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Pirates beat Chippa to put pressure on Stellenbosch in battle to be bridesmaid

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The push for the DStv Premiership's bridesmaid's spot has turned into an exciting two-horse race between Stellenbosch FC and Orlando Pirates heading into the last three rounds.

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Ten-man Mamelodi Sundowns outplay Arrows but settle for a point

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Ten-man Mamelodi Sundowns preserved their unbeaten DStv Premiership record in 2023-24 and the tireless Brazilians could have done more than that, missing chances as they had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Lamontville Golden Arrows on…

Blast from the past: Tshabalala fries the opposition to win French Open

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Today in SA sport history: May 9 1953 — Olympic bronze medallist Willie Toweel makes his debut as a professional boxer, beating Jackie O’Connor on points over four rounds at the Wembley stadium in Johannesburg.

I got it wrong with Tebza: Rulani on mind-boggling mechanics of rotation at Sundowns

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The decision to rest or field players is easier said than done, says the Brazilians’ coach

Cricket doyen Mali bemoans backward step in diversity in domestic game, Proteas

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Coaches need to start backing their players, like what has been done by rugby for many years now, he says

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Caf signs agreement with UCT to offer courses to African football officials

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The Confederation of African Football has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Cape Town to offer top-class business administration courses to officials of Caf and its member associations.

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‘A lot of challenges with the decisions against us’: Chiefs coach Johnson

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Cavin Johnson believes the officiating decisions went against Kaizer Chiefs in their 2-2 draw with 10 men against TS Galaxy on Tuesday night that left Amakhosi rooted in eighth place in the DStv Premiership.

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Lions wary of URC strugglers Cardiff

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The last time Cardiff won a game in the United Rugby Championship, Santa was still covered in chimney dust.

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Sundowns boss Rulani Mokwena wins Premiership Coach of the Month

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has been named the DStv Premiership Coach of the Month while Chippa United forward Sinoxolo Kwayiba is the Player of the Month for April.

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Dortmund made amends for last season’s bitter finale, says coach Terzic

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Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 aggregate win over Paris St-Germain on Tuesday that sent them to the Champions League final made amends for last season's disappointing Bundesliga finale, coach Edin Terzic said.

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SuperSport ‘learning the hard way’: Hunt after they blow win against Sekhukhune

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SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt maintains their target is to finish the season in the top four and they remain on course to achieve that.

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‘I didn’t do enough,’ laments Mbappé after PSG exit Champions League

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Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé shouldered the blame for their 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday which saw them exit the Champions League semifinals 2-0 on aggregate.

Tuesday, May 7

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Hummels on target as Borussia knock out PSG to reach Champions League final

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Borussia Dortmund showed great composure to reach their third Champions League final after Mats Hummels' second-half goal earned the visitors a 1-0 victory against misfiring Paris St Germain for a deserved 2-0 aggregate win on Tuesday.

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Ten-man Kaizer Chiefs held by TS Galaxy in Polokwane

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A 10-man Kaizer Chiefs fluffed a good chance to solidify their place in the DStv Premiership's top eight when they allowed TS Galaxy to come from behind twice to force a 2-2 draw at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Tuesday night.

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Leaving newborn babies for camp — Sundowns players detail sacrifices for crazy schedule

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With their punishing schedule and travelling, Sundowns players spend most of their time away from home

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Boxing fraternity pays tribute to ‘great, humble’ Dingaan Thobela

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Dozens of prominent boxing figures, celebrities from the music and sporting industry, and politicians paid a fitting farewell to departed champion boxer Dingaan "The Rose of Soweto" at a memorial service in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

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Van Dijk wants to be part of Liverpool transition after Klopp leaves

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he is happy at the Premier League club and wants to be part of the transition once manager Juergen Klopp departs.

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Stormers’ loosehead count improves before Wales and Ireland tour

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Though still missing key personnel, the Stormers will be buoyed by the return of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Sti Sithole, Angelo Davids and Kwenzo Blose as they try to secure a place in the top four of the United Rugby Championship.

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Junior Boks go slip slidin’ away in U-20 Rugby Championship

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Set-piece implosion in the second half, ill discipline and soft moments in defence cost the Junior Springboks as they crashed to a 24-19 defeat to Australia in the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship in Queensland on Tuesday.

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Koutroulis wants promoted Magesi to make an immediate impact in the PSL

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Magesi technical advisor Peter Koutroulis says they will have to be more professional in all departments and sign quality players for their maiden campaign in the DStv Premiership next season.

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Sundowns coach Mokwena refers to Klopp’s EPL comments on PSL scheduling

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena referred to comments made by Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp when asked about the Premier Soccer League (PSL) scheduling midweek matches ahead of Sundowns’ knockout Caf Champions League matches.

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Ten Hag out of time at Man United, former players say after 4-0 thumping

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Erik ten Hag has run out of time at Manchester United and is unlikely to be given another year at the helm, former United players said in the wake of Monday's 4-0 Premier League thrashing at the hands of Crystal Palace.

Monday, May 6

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‘We are playing memorable games’: Riveiro on secrets of Pirates’ cup successes

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Pirates’ 3-1 Nedbank Cup semifinal win against Chippa United on Saturday meant the Buccaneers will have appeared in four out of five domestic cup finals during Riveiro’s tenure