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Dortmund shows how to beat the odds

From facing bankruptcy in 2005 to a Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday, Borussia Dortmund have turned around their fortunes

Mourinho departure puts focus on Perez

Jose Mourinho. Picture: REUTERS
48 minute(s) ago

Florentino Perez’s record as Real Madrid president has come under scrutiny after his latest coaching project ended in disarray with Jose Mourinho’s early exit

Coach confident Chippa will be top of log

Mark Harrison. Picture: THE TIMES
1 hour(s) ago

Coach Mark Harrison remains confident the Chilli Boyz will be back in the Premier Soccer League after the final whistle blows on June 29.

Hunt could make history with cup win

IN HUNT FOR TROPHY: SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt reacts during a training session and media day at Groenkloof Campus in Pretoria on Tuesday. The coach sees winning trophies as the benchmark of a successful season. His team are in the Nedbank Cup final on Saturday. Picture: GALLO IMAGES
4 hour(s) ago

Gavin Hunt has the opportunity to set two new landmarks on Saturday by becoming the first coach to win the country’s top knockout prize three times and the first since 1974 to retain the trophy

Opinion

Baxter is top-performing premiership coach

Mninawa Ntloko

It is that time of the year, and in keeping with the well-established tradition of this column, to run the rule over all the premiership coaches

Polokwane City start preparations for life in the PSL

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1 day(s) ago

However, National First Division winners must wait for disciplinary cases to be heard before Premier Soccer League officially declares their promotion

Benitez insists Chelsea can challenge for league title

BETTER ALL THE TIME: Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez shouts during their Europa League match against Sparta Prague at Stamford Bridge in London on Thursday. The 1-1 draw gave Chelsea a 2-1 aggregate win. Picture: REUTERS
1 day(s) ago

Rafael Benitez, who ended his six-month reign with a 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday, insists he has left behind a Chelsea side in good shape

Moyes prepares for post-Ferguson era at United

FINALE: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson salutes the fans after their English Premier League soccer match against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich, central England, on Sunday. This was Ferguson’s 1,500th and final match as Manchester United manager. Picture: REUTERS
1 day(s) ago

David Moyes does not officially report for duty until July 1 but intends to get down to business before then as he looks to make a smooth transition to life at Old Trafford

Baxter happy he proved his critics wrong

VINDICATION: Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter celebrates the team’s Premiership title victory after their 1-0 loss to University of Pretoria at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday. Picture: GALLO IMAGES
2 day(s) ago

Chiefs mentor Stuart Baxter says it was a risk returning to SA, but he was sure he could rise to the challenge for a club with clear goals and hungry players

Beckham bids tearful farewell to fans

EMOTIONAL MOMENT: Paris Saint-Germain’s David Beckham breaks down in tears as he leaves the pitch after being substituted in the 81st minute during his team’s French Ligue 1 soccer match against Brest at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Saturday. Picture: REUTERS
2 day(s) ago

David Beckham’s final home game for Paris Saint-Germain, probably the last of his glittering career, is marked by an emotional exit

Mosimane eyes future after top-eight setback

THE RIGHT MAN: New Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he is ready for a new challenge. Picture: GALLO IMAGES
2 day(s) ago

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane says he will have time to prepare his team thoroughly for the new season to mount strong league challenge

Khune ‘a star player’ in Chiefs’ tale of glory

THUMBS UP: Kaizer Chiefs’ captain Itumeleng Khune, seen here after their midweek game against SuperSport United in Polokwane, has been an outstanding player in the Premier Soccer League this season and his contributions at the back helped seal Chiefs’ title. Picture: GALLO IMAGES
5 day(s) ago

Even opposition coaches have hailed the consistently solid performance of Kaizer Chiefs keeper and captain Itumeleng Khune, who kept 12 clean sheets in 28 games

Khoza hails ‘incredible’ football season

Irvin Khoza. Picture: THE TIMES
5 day(s) ago

PSL and Bucs chairman Irvin Khoza says winners and losers could not have been predicted but, on the downside, his office has fielded many complaints about referees

For once, Chelsea’s fans find a reason to love Benitez

SATISFIED: Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez walks on the pitch after his team’s victory in the Europa League final against Benfica at the Amsterdam Arena on Wednesday night. Picture: REUTERS
5 day(s) ago

Unpopular Rafael Benitez’s parting gift to Blues fans is a Europa League title and a place in the Champions League all but guaranteed

Wilkinson may tip balance for Toulon

5 day(s) ago

Ten years after kicking England to World Cup glory, Jonny Wilkinson takes centre stage again as underdogs Toulon take on Clermont Auvergne in Heineken Cup final

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CELEBRATION: Kaizer Chiefs cheer their Premier Soccer League victory on Wednesday evening. Picture: GALLO IMAGES

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Chiefs end eight-year drought to take Premier Soccer League title
Irvin Khoza. Picture: THE TIMES

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Egyptian giants likely to test Bucs
SHARP TECHNIQUE: Benfica’s players attend a team training session at the Amsterdam Arena May 14, 2013. Chelsea will play against Benfica in their Europa League soccer match final in Amsterdam on Wednesday. REUTERS

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Eriksson says Benfica better than Chelsea
TOP OF THEIR GAME: Chelsea players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Europa League final soccer match against Benfica at the Amsterdam Arena on Wednesday. Picture: REUTERS

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There should be ramifications for referees, says Baxter

Ahead of his team’s quest to claim a rare league and cup double, Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has joined the call for an improvement in the standard of officiating in domestic top-flight football.

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