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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

Baxter happy he proved his critics wrong

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
15 hour(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
15 hour(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
3 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

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
3 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

3 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

Khoza hails ‘incredible’ football season

Irvin Khoza. Picture: THE TIMES
3 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

Chiefs end eight-year drought to take Premier Soccer League title

CELEBRATION: Kaizer Chiefs cheer their Premier Soccer League victory on Wednesday evening. Picture: GALLO IMAGES
4 day(s) ago

Draw against SuperSport United moves Amakhosi ahead of Platinum Stars, who cannot catch the Soweto outfit in the last round of fixtures

Egyptian giants likely to test Bucs

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

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza hopes encounter against Mazembe has prepared players for group stage against Al Ahli, Zamalek — and unknown AC Leopards

Eriksson says Benfica better than Chelsea

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
5 day(s) ago

Underdogs in Europa League final are technically much more gifted than favourites Chelsea, who have a balanced squad, says former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson

Ivanovic header leads Chelsea to Europa League victory

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
4 day(s) ago

Branislav Ivanovic heads home an injury-time winner as Chelsea beat Benfica 2-1 in the Europa League final

Atletico out to break long derby drought

TEST: Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho addresses a news conference in Dortmund on Tuesday. Real face Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League match on Wednesday with control of their group at stake. Picture: REUTERS
4 day(s) ago

Hapless Atletico Madrid have not beaten illustrious neighbours Real Madrid since 1999 — and hope on Friday to make up for squandering a chance three weeks ago

Coach on carpet over Maritzburg slump

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: Maritzburg United coach Ernst Middendorp on the sidelines during the 2-0 win over Chippa United on Saturday. Despite the win, Middendorp was less than pleased with his side’s showing. Picture: GALLO IMAGES
4 day(s) ago

Despite guiding Maritzburg United well clear of the relegation zone, Ernst Middendorp’s future at the KwaZulu-Natal club is in doubt

In Other News

CALLING THE SHOTS: Doctor Khumalo will be in charge of the Chiefs in Polokwane on Wednesday night as head coach Stuart Baxter is serving a suspension. Picture: GALLO IMAGES

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Chiefs need just one point from Nedbank Cup dress rehearsal
STRAIGHT TALK: Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter talks to his team during a training session at Naturena in Johannesburg on Monday. The coach said slacker performances from his players in their last two league matches would cost them a place in the Nedbank Cup final. Picture: GALLO IMAGES

Soccer

Baxter cracks whip on winners
Soccer player David Beckham attends a news conference in Paris in this January 31. Picture: REUTERS

Soccer

Beckham to hang up his boots
VICTORY PARADE: Barcelona’s players celebrate on a bus with their supporters during their victory parade on the streets of Barcelona on Monday. Barcelona won their 22nd La Liga title when second-placed Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Espanyol on Saturday to leave Tito Vilanova’s side with an unassailable lead, and the Catalans celebrated the title with a 2-1 comeback win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday. Picture: REUTERS

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‘Unfortunate’ Barca lauded by manager
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Igesund makes wholesale changes to Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has been forced into wholesale changes to his squad ahead of their upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June.

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