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Broos's blunt style has backfired as MLS sources refute his Mbokazi claims

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos' straight-talking approach has usually worked out well, but his recent comments on Mbekezeli Mbokazi were not only factually incorrect, but out of touch with Mzansi.

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Broos reported for 'racially-coded' comments about Mbokazi

A minority party within South Africa's ruling coalition government have reported Hugo Broos to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over comments regarding Mbekezeli Mbokazi and his agent, Basia Michaels.

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Laurens' weekend preview: Liverpool's Salah drama, Tyne-Wear derby returns, more

What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? In addition to big derby games in France, the Netherlands and England, we're all wondering if Mo Salah will feature for Liverpool.

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Ruben Amorim: We're waiting to see who will be available vs. Bournemouth

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DEC 21 '25 TO JAN 18 '26

Nigeria AFCON squad holds no real surprises - Osimhen, Lookman, but no Okoye

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye were the surprise exclusions as Nigeria pruned their 54-strong provisional Africa Cup of Nations squad to a final 28.

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AFCON 2025: Who has been left out of squads? Cameroon chaos, Nicolas Pépé and other surprises

From the Premier League to all around the Europe, ESPN rounds up who has missed out on representing their country at the tournament in Morocco.

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SALAH VS SLOT

Sources: Salah back in Liverpool squad after talks

Mohamed Salah is set to be included in Liverpool's squad for Saturday's Premier League match with Brighton & Hove Albion, sources told ESPN.

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Are Liverpool a better team without Mohamed Salah?

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Don't turn Liverpool chaos into Slot vs. Salah: Club bosses must step in

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Slot reveals planned 'meeting' with Mo Salah

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Curry makes unbelievable full-court heave from tunnel in pregame

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Stephen Curry hits the 3-point shot Minnesota Timberwolves

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Stephen Curry nails the 3-point shot vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

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Steph makes sly move past Randle, hits floater for Warriors

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Rudy Gobert throws down powerful slam dunk vs. Golden State Warriors

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    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer rumors, news: Bayern plan on meeting to sign Guéhi

    Bayern Munich are looking to take the initiative to try and sign Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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    Ranking NFL head coach candidates: Which coordinators could land an open job?

    Will former head coaches Vance Joseph and Matt Nagy get another shot? Could Joe Brady get interviews? We stacked the hottest coaching candidates right now.

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