It wasn’t the only contributing factor, but the absence of Khama Billiat and Percy Tau was frighteningly evident in Mamelodi Sundowns’ 1-0 loss to minnows AS Togo in their CAF Champions League group game, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
After winning the World Cup with the second youngest team at the tournament, France are now set to add even more success to their decorated history, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Penalties and shirt-tugging are the biggest failings of VAR, but it’s people who are to blame, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Not many people would have anticipated that Cristiano Ronaldo would leave Real Madrid a couple of months ago but now that a move to Juventus is complete, it makes sense for all parties involved, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Percy Tau is likely to break the national transfer record, but Mamelodi Sundowns should feel aggrieved by losing Khama Billiat to Kaizer Chiefs on a free, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Brazil are the favourites to win the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but after so many shock results could this be the year of the underdog? DEAN WORKMAN explores.
One thing that has become apparent in this World Cup is that no one is guaranteed a win. The gap between the best and the rest is closing, and any hint of complacency can cost you – just ask Germany. DEAN WORKMAN explores.
Following a below-par performance in Russia, for the first time in 32 years, the World Cup last 16 will not feature an African team, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
The curse of the defending champions has struck again as Germany have been sent packing from the World Cup, but where to now for Die Mannschaft? DEAN WORKMAN explores.