Messi Reveals Rare Glimpse Into Relationship With Ronaldo

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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has provided a rare glimpse into his relationship with long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo, declaring he is not friends with his superstar rival. The legendary duo has dominated football for over a decade to become the sport’s most decorated players in history having scored almost 2,000 goals between them for club and country. CR7 currently plies his trade in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr while Messi is on the books at MLS outfit Miami, with the latter admitting that he’s unlikely to ever share a close friendship with the UEFA Nations League winner, only because

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Chiefs Face Stiff Competition For Bafana Defender

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Kaizer Chiefs are facing stiff competition for the signature of towering Bafana Bafana defender Ime Okon with European sides also interested. There’s been lot of rumours surrounding the SuperSport United defender with several teams linked with him including Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. The 21-year-old has attracted a lot of interest from Europe after spending a few weeks on trial in Ukraine earlier this year at Dynamo Kyiv. The former SuperSport development player is on the verge of leaving the club on a free with his contract set to expire at the end of June. Okon made 24 appearances for Matsatsantsa

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‘New’ Player Spotted As Chiefs Return To Training

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Kaizer Chiefs academy product Kabelo Nkgwesa was spotted at Naturena Village as the club’s senior players returned to training ahead of their pre-season tour in the Netherlands. Nkgwesa, 19, was voted the Most Improved Player and Player of the Season as they clinched the DStv Diski Challenge for the first time in 10 years. Although there has not been any official word from the club, indications are that the talented left-back will turn out for Nasreddine Nabi’s side next season with Edmilson Dove recently having shown the exit door leaving out a spot on the left. Did you know that

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Buckley Gives Sundowns Advice Ahead Of Dortmund Clash

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Bafana Bafana legend Delron Buckley has earmarked Borussia Dortmund’s defence as not up to standard, which could be an advantage for Mamelodi Sundowns to cause a huge upset. The Brazilians are the only African team to score and win at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in the USA after they beat Ulsan HD 1-0 to move them top of Group F after Dortmund were held to a goalless stalemate against Fluminense. Speaking to Thabiso Mosia on SABC’s Game On, Buckley, who played for Dortmund between 2005 and 2009 making 50 appearances, provided a glamour of hope that Sundowns could

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Sundowns Star Makes Official CWC Team Of The Week

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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga has been named in the official Club World Cup Team of the Week and is the only African player to make the cut. The Zimbabwean left-back put in a stellar performance as they picked up a crucial 1-0 win over South Korean outfit Ulsan HD in their Group F opener. Lunga had an outstanding display in that game, which saw him receive an 8.0 Sofascore rating and was named in the Team of the Week, alongside Nicolas Otamendi, Sergio Ramos and Marcos Acuña. The rest of the team includes Inter Miami shotstopper Oscar Ustari, Vitinha

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Defender Set For Stellies Exit

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Kenya international defender Brian Onyango is set to leave Stellenbosch FC at the end of June. Onyango just finished his first season at Stellies but is on his way out with iDiski Times having it on good authority that the club has opted against triggering the option they have in the player’s contract. ALSO READ: Basadien On Future As Big-Three Speculation ContinuesBarker Confirms Two New Stellies Signings The 30-year-old centre-back signed a one-year contract with the Cape Winelands outfit at the beginning of last season with an option to extend. The former Mamelodi Sundowns defender made eight appearances in all

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Ramovic Comments On Chiefs Interest In CRB Forward

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CR Belouizdad head coach Sead Ramovic says if there’s Premier Soccer League interest in Khanyisa Mayo it shows the player is still developing well in Algeria. Mayo, 26, joined CRB in the off-season in a record transfer for the Algerian giants and has endured a season of mixed results with six goals in 38 appearances as he looks to grapple with a completely different style of play in the North African region. From featuring as a nine, winger and in the 10 role, he showed glimpses of his quality, but as reported by iDiski Times previously, Mayo was subject of

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Messi – We Feel Bitter After Al Ahly

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Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi says the win over FC Porto has them over the disappointment after the opening day draw with Al Ahly at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The Argentina legend netted a stunning free-kick to secure a 2-1 comeback win over the Portuguese giants as they moved level with Palmeiras on three points after they beat Al Ahly 2-0. Messi felt the 0-0 draw could have been a win over the Red Devils at Hard Rock Stadium last week but the feeling is overwhelming to keep their knockout chances alive. “It’s an overwhelming joy,” Messi told

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Doctor Picks His Player Of The Season

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Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend Doctor Khumalo has picked Lucas Ribeiro Costa as his Player of the Season, while giving mention to two Orlando Pirates players. The 2024/25 PSL Awards have been postponed due to Mamelodi Sundowns’ participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite a date for the awards yet to be confirmed by the Premier Soccer League, Khumalo discussed his favourites – and while he was clear on his winner in Ribeiro, he also highlighted the contributions of Relebohile Mofokeng and Makhehlene Makhaula. “Also, I’d go for Ribeiro,” he said on the 10Bet Podcast. “My second-best would-be

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