Official: Alexander-Arnold Makes Liverpool Decision

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Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed that he will leave Anfield to join Spanish giants Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer. The Reds vice-captain is set to commit his long-term future to the reigning European and Spanish champions. On Monday morning, in a statement on social media, Alexander-Arnold wrote: “After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season. This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life. “I know many of you have wondered why or been

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Cardoso – Why I Brought Young Boy To Sundowns Presser

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has explained why he attended the press conference after the win against Cape Town City with a young boy on his lap.  Masandawana beat City 2-0 on Saturday without even having to move out of second gear, and Cardoso surprised after the final whistle when he took young Phiwe Mahlangu with him to meet the media. After Sundowns lost to Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup semi-final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium by 2-1, there was a video of a young boy who went viral, crying because of Sundowns’ loss.  Cardoso explained that the video

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Peral – City Started Preparing For Playoffs 

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Cape Town City caretaker coach Diogo Peral has explained that it would be stupid of them not to start thinking about the promotional playoffs.  The reality is starting to sink in for the City’s technical team, as the possibility of them facing the promotional playoffs becomes more and more reality. City are currently on 23 points and could possibly still finish on 29 points, depending on whether they win their next two games against Polokwane City and Stellenbosch FC.  However, they are currently without a win in 13 successive league matches – a run that has put them on the

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Khanye – Chiefs Pretended…

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iDiski TV analyst Junior Khanye believes that lack of quality in playing personnel was Kaizer Chiefs‘ downfall in their Soweto Derby defeat to Orlando Pirates. The Glamour Boys lost their 12th Betway Premiership match of the season going down 2-1 to their fiercest nemesis at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Chiefs took the lead through the in-form Glody Lilepo but Pirates rallied back through Evidence Makgopa and Relebohile Mofokeng’s strikes. Speaking to fellow analyst Nkululeko Nkewu on iDiski TV, Khanye was critical of how Chiefs failed to capitalise and take down Pirates when they were in charge of ball possession.

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Khune – Why Chiefs Youngsters Struggle While Pirates’ Young Guns Shine

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Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune reckons the reason youngsters at his former side haven’t had a big impact is because they haven’t had a lot of time with coach Nasreddine Nabi. There were expectations for the likes of Mduduzi Shabalala, Mfundo Vilakazi, Samkelo Zwane and Wandile Duba to do well however things have not turned out for the good with indifferent results. The former Bafana Bafana number one told iDiski Times writer Lethabo Kganyago in edition 202 of the newspaper that it’s simply because the youngsters are playing under a new coach who is still trying to find the best

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Barker On Stellies Transfer Plans

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Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has confirmed that they already looking to bolster their ranks ahead of next season after injuries hampered their ambitions this campaign. With the season edging closer to the end, teams aim to finish on a high and are also preparing for next season in terms of renewing contracts and recruiting. Stellies is no different, and they are already in talks with some players trying to give them new contracts and also looking to bolster their team for the 2025/26 season. Barker mentioned that they struggled in the frontline after Bradley Mojela and Ashley Cupido both

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Durban City Picks Up Huge Win To Move Step Closer To Promotion

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Durban City are closing in on a return to the Betway Premiership after they walloped JDR Stars 3-0 on Sunday afternoon while Cape Town Spurs lost again and now languish in 15th position. Season-end is fast approaching, and Spurs find themselves in the relegation zone after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Pretoria University on Friday with Samuel Julies scoring the only goal of the match. Venda FC are also still in danger after they could play to a 1-1 draw against Highbury FC away from home.  Things are getting more tense for Brando Truter’s Upington City after a 1-0 loss

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Cardoso Tips Bafana Striker To Play Before End Of The Season 

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Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso hopes new signing Lebo Mothiba is able to play before the end of the season. With the season approaching the end, Sundowns aim to wrap up the Betway Premiership and shift the focus to the CAF Champions League, but to do that they need to win their games and possibly avoid injuries and suspensions.  Cardoso emphasized more on squad rotation to finish the season on a high note, with the Club World Cup also fast approaching. The Sundowns mentor stated that new signing Mothiba can still play before the end of the season, as

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Shalulile Cites CR7 Example Ahead Of Club World Cup

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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile says his role model has always been Cristiano Ronaldo over his career and is aiming to make history at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Shalulile, 31, looks set to end the 2024/25 season as the all-time record goal scorer in Premier Soccer League history before the global event kicks off in North America. He remains on course to win the league and CAF Champions League, with Sundowns in the final against Pyramids – and while he’s not been at his prolific best this season, he’s contributions remains invaluable across all fronts. With 101 goals

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