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Messi: The rightful heir to Maradona

Messi: The rightful heir to Maradona

Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina at Estadio Monumental on Tuesday.

07 Oct

Pirates ready for PSL title defence: ‘It’s going to take a lot,’ says keeper Sipho Chaine

01 Aug

Who will rule the PSL roost?: News24 writers make their 2026/27 season predictions

01 Aug

Jayden Adams soldiered at World Cup despite death of his grandmother on eve of big match

Jayden Adams soldiered at World Cup despite death of his grandmother on eve of big match

27 Jun

Njabulo Ngidi | The miracle in Monterrey made up for the years of Bafana misery and madness

Njabulo Ngidi | The miracle in Monterrey made up for the years of Bafana misery and madness

27 Jun

Aubrey Modiba nearly missed the Bafana bus. Now he’s living a World Cup dream

Aubrey Modiba nearly missed the Bafana bus. Now he’s living a World Cup dream

27 Jun

How to beat Canada: Ironically, Bafana and the Canucks have one thing in common

How to beat Canada: Ironically, Bafana and the Canucks have one thing in common

27 Jun

Where does Bafana’s historic World Cup rank in Hugo Broos’ decorated career?

Where does Bafana’s historic World Cup rank in Hugo Broos’ decorated career?

26 Jun

Mbappe v Haaland: France face Norway in duel for top spot in World Cup group

Mbappe v Haaland: France face Norway in duel for top spot in World Cup group

26 Jun

Travel to LA cuts into Bafana prep for Canada clash: ‘Little bit annoying,’ says Broos

Travel to LA cuts into Bafana prep for Canada clash: ‘Little bit annoying,’ says Broos

26 Jun

Lungani Zama | All of SA is hoping Bafana provide one more reason to smile

Lungani Zama | All of SA is hoping Bafana provide one more reason to smile

26 Jun

The making of Sphephelo Sithole’s resilience: ‘We showed what South Africa is all about’

The making of Sphephelo Sithole’s resilience: ‘We showed what South Africa is all about’

26 Jun

Ivory Coast join Morocco and South Africa in World Cup knockout stages

Ivory Coast join Morocco and South Africa in World Cup knockout stages

26 Jun

Maseko of Monterrey and a goal made in Cyprus: ‘Enjoy,’ Bafana winger tells SA

Maseko of Monterrey and a goal made in Cyprus: ‘Enjoy,’ Bafana winger tells SA

25 Jun

South Korea coach takes blame for loss to Bafana: ‘I made the wrong decisions’

South Korea coach takes blame for loss to Bafana: ‘I made the wrong decisions’

25 Jun

‘Bring on Lionel Messi, we can take him’: Bafana fans bring the good, the bad and the funny

‘Bring on Lionel Messi, we can take him’: Bafana fans bring the good, the bad and the funny

25 Jun

ANALYSIS | Bafana were given a 7% chance. Then the DJ played ‘Don’t stop believin’

ANALYSIS | Bafana were given a 7% chance. Then the DJ played ‘Don’t stop believin’

25 Jun

Lloyd Burnard | Here’s to the no-hopers, Bafana’s ride-or-dies who never stopped believing

Lloyd Burnard | Here’s to the no-hopers, Bafana’s ride-or-dies who never stopped believing

25 Jun

WATCH | South Africa sings again as Bafana secure World Cup knockout ‘visa’ to LA

WATCH | South Africa sings again as Bafana secure World Cup knockout ‘visa’ to LA

25 Jun

‘We shut up big mouths’: Broos savours emotional and historic World Cup day for Bafana

‘We shut up big mouths’: Broos savours emotional and historic World Cup day for Bafana

25 Jun

Bafana player ratings | Rave reviews as Hugo Broos’ history-makers redeem themselves

Bafana player ratings | Rave reviews as Hugo Broos’ history-makers redeem themselves

25 Jun

FIRST TAKE | Bafana, the movie: LA-bound Broos and the Boys write script fit for Hollywood

FIRST TAKE | Bafana, the movie: LA-bound Broos and the Boys write script fit for Hollywood

25 Jun

Who steps in for Mokoena? News24’s writers select Bafana XIs to face South Korea

Who steps in for Mokoena? News24’s writers select Bafana XIs to face South Korea

24 Jun

Not the time to be sentimental, says Broos as Bafana eye history: ‘I want success’

Not the time to be sentimental, says Broos as Bafana eye history: ‘I want success’

24 Jun

Sithole’s redemption act in Bafana’s date with destiny: ‘I am grateful for that support’

Sithole’s redemption act in Bafana’s date with destiny: ‘I am grateful for that support’

24 Jun

Ghana boss Queiroz laments non-penalty call in England draw: ‘VAR went for a coffee’

Ghana boss Queiroz laments non-penalty call in England draw: ‘VAR went for a coffee’

24 Jun

How Bafana can beat South Korea: Show mental fortitude in defence, courage in attack

How Bafana can beat South Korea: Show mental fortitude in defence, courage in attack

24 Jun

‘I’m back’: Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cup tournaments

‘I’m back’: Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cup tournaments

23 Jun

World Cup pundit sparks racism row after ‘black players lack concentration’ comment

World Cup pundit sparks racism row after ‘black players lack concentration’ comment

23 Jun

The hidden cost of expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup: Bafana set to cover 8 000km

The hidden cost of expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup: Bafana set to cover 8 000km

23 Jun

‘Very angry’ Messi responds to penalty miss with World Cup scoring record

‘Very angry’ Messi responds to penalty miss with World Cup scoring record

22 Jun

Tashreeq Vardien | Don’t watch Bafana Bafana with one foot out the door

Tashreeq Vardien | Don’t watch Bafana Bafana with one foot out the door

22 Jun

Adams backs Mokoena-less Bafana against South Korea: ‘You have to man up’

Adams backs Mokoena-less Bafana against South Korea: ‘You have to man up’

22 Jun

The wrong that wrote the right behind Maseko’s World Cup: ‘It wasn’t the right thing to do’

The wrong that wrote the right behind Maseko’s World Cup: ‘It wasn’t the right thing to do’

22 Jun

Njabulo Ngidi | Atlanta’s southern hospitality feels like home – for me and Bafana

Njabulo Ngidi | Atlanta’s southern hospitality feels like home – for me and Bafana

21 Jun

How the real Bafana stirred at World Cup: ‘I don’t want to experience pain like that again’

How the real Bafana stirred at World Cup: ‘I don’t want to experience pain like that again’

21 Jun

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