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Feeling the pressure yet, Arsenal? Man City simply won't go away in title race

Arsenal desperately want to seize the Premier League trophy, but Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are going to make them earn it.

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The FIFA World Cup is all but unaffordable for the average Bafana fan

Going to the FIFA World Cup is a non-started for most South Africa fans, due to ticket prices and plane fuel skyrocketing, but how much would it cost if you had to book your tickets right now?

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CAF Champions League final - Sundowns must bounce back quickly from PSL setback

After a disappointing end to their Betway Premiership season, Mamelodi Sundowns will host Morocco's AS FAR at Loftus Versfeld on Sunday in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final.

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Nkota says playing in CAF CL with Pirates was his 'biggest dream'

Bafana midfielder Mohau Nkota told ESPN that playing on the wing in the CAF Champions League was the ideal preparation for him to move abroad and face world-class defenders in the Saudi Pro League.

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    Giannis trade watch reset: 10 teams to monitor between now and the NBA draft

    Bobby Marks examines 10 teams with draft assets, players, contracts -- and challenges -- in the pursuit of Giannis.

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    The Warrior still remains

    Steve Kerr had nothing left to prove. But at a crossroads in his career, facing down the pains of his past convinced him he had everything left to play for.

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    LIONEL MESSI

    Inter Miami may be changing, but Messi's brilliance is constant

    Inter Miami's current setup is almost unrecognisable compared to the last time they visited Cincinnati. One thing hasn't changed though: Leo Messi's starpower.

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    Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Argentina's race vs. Spain to recruit young Barcelona star

    How would the past 20 years of international football have looked if Lionel Messi had played for Spain? ESPN spoke to those who shaped his Argentina career.

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    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer rumors, news: Man United revive interest in Bellingham

    Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jobe Bellingham is back on Manchester United's radar. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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    SOUTH AFRICAN PREMIERSHIP

    Orlando Pirates vs. Durban City - Buccaneers on brink of first Premiership title in 14 years

    Orlando Pirates can all but guarantee their status as Betway Premiership champions with a win over Durban City on Saturday.

    11hLeonard Solms
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    AmaZulu vs. Kaizer Chiefs - More than just pride at stake for Usuthu

    AmaZulu will host Kaizer Chiefs at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday in a fixture which ultimately has only pride at stake.

    9hLeonard Solms

    FIFA WORLD CUP

    Who will start? Predicted XIs for the 2026 World Cup contenders, hosts

    We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

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    World Cup 2026 Power Rankings, 30 days out: Who is No. 1?

    Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.

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