WORLD CUP

Harry Kane

England boss Gareth Southgate: Harry Kane didn't need picking up after World Cup penalty miss

England boss Gareth Southgate says there has been no need to put an arm around Harry Kane after his World Cup heartache.

Ruben Selles

Ruben Selles says Southampton are in the hunt for Premier League survival

Ruben Selles insisted Southampton are "hunting" down those above them in the table after Carlos Alcaraz's winner lifted them off the bottom of the Premier League for the first time since before the World Cup break.

Victor Montagliani

FIFA official admits 'issues' with proposed three-team groups at 2026 World Cup

A format for the 2026 men's World Cup will be discussed soon as FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani accepted there were "issues" with an earlier proposal for three-team groups.

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Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar lead tributes after passing of Brazil great Pele

Footballing icons Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar joined the tributes as the world paid respects to Pele following the death of the Brazil great at the age of 82.

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Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi proud of World Cup-winner Alexis Mac Allister

Proud Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi hailed Alexis Mac Allister as one of the best players at the World Cup following the Seagulls midfielder's title-winning exploits with Argentina in Qatar.

Kylian Mbappé of France with Lionel Messi of Argentina

PREVIEW: Fifa World Cup FINAL: France v Argentina

SABC Sport previews the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Final between France and Argentina, which will be broadcast live on SABC Sport Channels, SABC Radio Stations and sabcsport.com