SOCCER

France's Karim Benzema alongside teammates (from left) Raphael Varane, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele

France star Karim Benzema ruled out of Qatar World Cup

France's hopes of defending their World Cup crown were dealt a huge blow as Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the tournament in Qatar with an injured left thigh on Saturday evening.

Leicester City and England midfielder James Maddison

England's James Maddison had to cancel holiday plans after World Cup call-up

James Maddison revealed that he was so convinced that he would not be called up by England for the World Cup that he booked a holiday with his family that had to be cancelled.

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos in the SABC Sport studio

Hugo Broos not happy with lengthy Bafana Bafana injury list

Hugo Broos says it is going to be a real challenge for Bafana Bafana to build momentum from recent performances because of how many players are missing from international duty through injury.

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena impressed

Downs coach Rulani Mokwena and Kermit Erasmus make peace

Rulani Mokwena and Orlando Pirates striker Kermit Erasmus have made peace and that should be the end of the issue, according to the Sundowns mentor.

FIFA23

Mamelodi Sundowns announce huge R200,000 FIFA23 Tournament

Mamelodi Sundowns are celebrating their inclusion in the newest version of EA Sports' FIFA23 by organising a tournament with a prizepool of R200,000.

Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa

Hugo Broos a huge fan of Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos said Orlando Pirates striker Evidence Makgopa is in a class of his own in South Africa.

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