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New spark in Soweto derby

Rumours about the demise of the popularity of the Soweto derby, it appears, have been greatly exaggerated. When arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates resume hostilities in a PSL match in Mafikeng on Saturday afternoon...

Pep Guardiola has Barcelona on the rebound

Added 2m ago LONDON - Barcelona is no longer the embarrassing wreck of a team that finished 18 points behind champion Real Madrid in the Spanish League last season. With four goals in the first half in a 6-0 victory over...

La Liga: Sid Lowe on Osasuna's dismal plight at the foot of the table

Camacho's call to arms draws blank at Osasuna, chumps of Europe While Barça and Real Madrid plunder goals at will, spare a thought for goal-shy Osasuna, whose combative new manager has yet to effect much-needed improvement...

FC Barcelona not your ordinary club

The first clue FC Barcelona is not your ordinary soccer club is the acronym emblazoned on the front of the team's red-and-blue vertically-striped jerseys: UNICEF. Rather than advertise for a commercial sponsor, as most...

Premier League spending means it faces a similar fate to NASL says Dennis Tueart

In 1976, the United States' equivalent of Footballer Of The Year was Pele. In 1977 and 1979, the award went to Franz Beckenbauer and Johan Cruyff respectively. Back in the day: Dennis Tueart (left) in happier times at...

TIMES VIEW | Great players can be good coaches

The news that Diego Maradona has been appointed the football coach of Argentina has surprised many people, including his fans. Since he retired 11 years ago, Maradona has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. His battles...

A class act

Real Madrid fans show there is still honour in the game By John F. Molinaro, CBC Sports Alessandro Del Piero was given a standing ovation by Real Madrid fans following Juventus' 2-0 win in the Champions League. Juventus and...

Live text on the Uefa Cup clashes

To get involved use 606 or text us your views & comments on 81111. 2012: GOAL Slavia Prague 0-1 Aston Villa Not the greatest goal you'll ever see, but they all count for one. 2006: Martin Vaniak makes a very smart, low save for...

Gabriele Marcotti: No Dream Team 2.0, but this Barça is exceptional

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to spend some time with Pep Guardiola. At 33, he had chosen to end his career in Qatar largely because, as he saw it, the modern game had no room for a guy like him.

Sir Alex Ferguson would have made St Mirren bigger than Old Firm, claims Tony Fitzpatrick

Oct 31 2008 By Neil Cameron ST MIRREN legend Tony Fitzpatrick yesterday insisted Sir Alex Ferguson would have taken the Buddies to league and European glory if he had not been sacked by the club. It seems incredible nowto...

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