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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.

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.

Gregg Berhalter

Gregg Berhalter: 'Fighter' Christian Pulisic will find a way to get on the field

United States manager Gregg Berhalter has backed Manchester United and Newcastle target Christian Pulisic to prove his worth as speculation continues over the Chelsea forward’s future.

Gianluca Scamacca

Gianluca Scamacca scores as West Ham are 3-1 first-leg victors over Viborg

Gianluca Scamacca scored his first West Ham goal as David Moyes' Hammers began their latest European campaign with a 3-1 win over Danish club Viborg at the London Stadium on Thursday night.