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Mexico vs. South Africa - Is anyone actually expecting Bafana to win this match?
South Africa will kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a reverse fixture of the 2010 opener as they face Mexico in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11 - precisely 16 years after Siphiwe Tshabalala's screamer united a nation.
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STARTS 11 JUNE
Could this Nigeria XI at the FIFA World Cup beat England?
While Nigeria may be absent, Nigerian football will be on display at the FIFA World Cup, and ESPN's starting XI could beat quite a few teams on offer. England, maybe? USA?
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Gyan? Diouf? Hakimi? - Ranking Africa's 10 greatest World Cup players
Some of Africa's greatest footballers have graced the FIFA World Cup, but while certain icons struggled to translate their brilliance to the tournament itself, others rose to the occasion.
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Brighton sign Nigerian starlet Zadok from AIK on 5-year deal
Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna says Brighton & Hove Albion's reputation for developing young players was what convinced him to choose the Premier League club, despite interest from some of Europe's biggest-spending teams.
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Japan vs. South Africa - Banyana looking to recover from weekend thrashing
South Africa's Banyana Banyana will seek to prove they learned lessons in Saturday's 5-0 thrashing when they face Japan in the second of two back-to-back friendlies in Osaka on Tuesday.
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FIFA WORLD CUP
22 World Cup items, 22 stories
It has been a long journey, but here we can tell the story of the previous 22 World Cups through 22 items of memorabilia.
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World Cup's missing stars, from Cole Palmer to Trent Alexander-Arnold
The World Cup is a celebration of the best in soccer, but at this summer's tournament, the party will be just a little duller without these stars.
KNICKS TAKE CONTROL OF SERIES
UP 2-0 HEADED BACK TO NEW YORK
The Knicks solved their minutes puzzle just in time for a Finals run
Here's how New York embraced its bench and overcame one of its biggest obstacles to a title.
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Are the Spurs cooked? How the Knicks have slowed down Wembanyama
Let's break down Game 2 from all angles, then look ahead to a massive Game 3 in New York.
Africa's World Cup storylines - The shocks, the concerns, the unanswered questions
LATEST TRANSFER NEWS
Transfer rumors, news: UCL finalists Arsenal, PSG to fight for Gibbs-White
Arsenal could face strong competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the signature of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Sources: Man United agree deal to sign Éderson
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atalanta for midfielder Éderson, sources have told ESPN.
Højlund seals permanent move to Napoli from Utd
Rasmus Højlund has joined Napoli in a permanent move from Manchester United.
MONACO GP
'An incredibly difficult pill to swallow': Monaco's impact on Russell title hopes
A series of errors in Monaco has seemingly derailed Russell's season. He and Mercedes remain optimistic.
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Hamilton full of praise for Monaco winner Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton joked that Kimi Antonelli is catching his record Formula 1 win tally after watching the the Italian teen claim a fifth straight victory at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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