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Cristiano Ronaldo

Kylian Mbappé battles boyhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo in Euro 2024 quarters

Sport

Kylian Mbappé battles boyhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo in Euro 2024 quarters

By Yanga Sibembe

Exceptional starlets are ready to take the baton from Europe’s stalwarts at Euro 2024

South Africa

Exceptional starlets are ready to take the baton from Europe’s stalwarts at Euro 2024

By Yanga Sibembe

England are frontrunners for Euro 2024 title, but will face heavy competition

Sport

England are frontrunners for Euro 2024 title, but will face heavy competition

By Yanga Sibembe

Spoiled sports — ‘culture of fear’, body perception and pressure ruin the game for young athletes

South Africa

Spoiled sports — ‘culture of fear’, body perception and pressure ruin the game for young athletes

By Yanga Sibembe

Ballon d’Oh? The award that has raised some eyebrows since its inception

Sport

Ballon d’Oh? The award that has raised some eyebrows since its inception

By Yanga Sibembe

Saudi Arabia serenades global soccer’s best with the sweetest tune of all — money

Sport

Saudi Arabia serenades global soccer’s best with the sweetest tune of all — money

By Yanga Sibembe

Pelé, the 'King of Soccer’ and pioneer of the beautiful game’s magic of movement, is no more

Sport

Pelé, the 'King of Soccer’ and pioneer of the beautiful game’s magic of movement, is no more

By Yanga Sibembe

‘Not even in my wildest dreams’ — hat-trick hero Ramos stunned by Portugal call-up

Sport

‘Not even in my wildest dreams’ — hat-trick hero Ramos stunned by Portugal call-up

By Martin Petty

Ghana’s Black Stars shine in Qatar – against all odds

Africa

Ghana’s Black Stars shine in Qatar – against all odds

By Yanga Sibembe

Ronaldo relishes 'beautiful moment' after breaking World Cup record

Newsdeck

Ronaldo relishes 'beautiful moment' after breaking World Cup record

By Reuters

‘I speak when I want’ — Ronaldo remains defiant on infamous interview but says Portugal ‘focused’ on Qatar performance

Sport

‘I speak when I want’ — Ronaldo remains defiant on infamous interview but says Portugal ‘focused’ on Qatar performance

By Fernando Kallas

Old heads to pass the baton to young bucks at Qatar World Cup

Sport

Old heads to pass the baton to young bucks at Qatar World Cup

By Yanga Sibembe