Ventura on the brink as Azzurri miss first World Cup in 60 years
Italy will miss out on the World Cup for the first time in 60 years as Sweden secured a precious goalless draw that punched their ticket to Russia thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win.
Emotional Buffon confirms international retirement
Gianluigi Buffon fought back tears as he confirmed his retirement from international football following Italy’s shock failure to qualify for Russia 2018.
I always put my country first – Khune
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune says he felt the calling of the ”Almighty” to honour his call-up to the national team on Friday.
We’re not far off the top sides on the continent – Baxter
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter insists his side squandered a golden opportunity to seal a Fifa World Cup spot, following their back-to-back defeats to Cape Verde.
We believe Bafana are on the right path – Safa
The South African Football Association has released a statement after Bafana Bafana failed to qualify for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.
Ronaldo better than ”incredible” Messi, says Alonso
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is better than the “incredible” Lionel Messi, according to Formula One driver Fernando Alonso.
My mandate was never to qualify for World Cup – Baxter
In the aftermath of their failure to qualify for the World Cup, Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has revealed that he wasn’t mandated to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Senegal end Bafana’s World Cup dream
Bafana Bafana failed to qualify for the Fifa World Cup after suffering a 2-0 defeat against Senegal in their qualifier at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday evening, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.
We can pull off a miracle – Dolly
Keagan Dolly believes Mamelodi Sundowns’ remarkable success during the 2016 Caf Champions League can help motivate Bafana Bafana as they prepare to take on Senegal.
Khune starts against Senegal
Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter has named Itumeleng Khune in the starting lineup for their crucial Fifa World Cup qualifier against Senegal on Friday.