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Best and worst 2018/19 English Premier League kits

As the start of the long awaited English Premier League draws closer, the time has come for teams to unveil their new kits once again. Interestingly, as years go by, English clubs and teams world over, have released them earlier.

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Liberty Masunda sentenced to 3 years in UK-jail

Liberty Masunda, a former Kaizer Chiefs and Zimbabwean international striker has along with 12 other Zimbabwean citizens been jailed in the UK. Masunda and his co-conspirators will spend the next three years in jail.

Siya Kolisi gives shoutout to young fan making blankets for the poor

A young South African named Ben read the inspiring story of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi recently. It inspired him to make blankets for street children. In turn, Siya sent him a video acknowledging his wonderful initiative.

Itumeleng Khune lifts the lid on Kaizer Chiefs struggles under Steve Komphela

Kaizer Chiefs star goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has spoken frankly about why he thinks the legendary club struggled to perform and endured such a torrid time under former coach Steve Komphela. The club endured three trophyless years

Qatar 2022: The world looks ahead to what will be an unrivalled spectacle

Russia has been the focal point of the world’s attention for the last month, but this morning the world turns (as it always does after the World Cup) its attention to the tiny Kingdom of Qatar and what to expect in 2022

Waistcoats, sunshine and winning: How retailers are benefiting from the World Cup

England will face Croatia in the semi-final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup later on Wednesday night, the winner will face France on Sunday for the biggest prize in sport. English football fans have started to believe they might win.

Percy Tau faces tough UK work visa application to complete record-breaking deal

Mamelodi Sundowns star striker Percy Tau will have to complete a tough application process to obtain a work visa for the United Kingdom (UK) before he can finally sign on the dotted line to secure his highly-anticipated move.

Fernando Torres joins Japanese side Sagan Tosu

Ex Chelsea and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has completed a move to Japanese club Sagan Tosu after leaving Spanish club Atletico Madrid at the end of last La Liga season. He won the Europa League title with Atletico.

Talented young student builds tricycle car from scratch, makes his country proud

The young student has shown off his incredible mechanics talent after he unveil the tricycle car he built from scratch. A video of him driving the car recently went viral and he has received much love since then.

From Soweto to Wimbledon: How tennis talent Amukelani Mokone made it

15-year-old Amukelani Mokone has been playing tennis since 2010 and is currently part of South Africa's Under-15 team. In 2017, her Soweto community raised funds for her to travel to Wimbledon. Read her story on Briefly.

History in the making: Saudi woman drives F1 car after ban ends

Aseel Al-Hamad, a Saudi Arabian women, drove a Formula One at the French Grand Prix on 24 June, 2018, the same day a ban on women driving cars in Saudi Arabia ended. Find out more about the historic occasion here.

Aliou Cisse disturbed by making news as only black coach at World Cup

Senegal’s national coach Aliou Cisse has made headlines after his side became the only African team to register a win at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Cisse is also the only black coach at the 2018 tournament.

Caster Semenya receives backing of Commission for Gender Equality against IAAF regulation

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has expressed its dismay and alarm at a new IAAF regulation which will force female athletes to keep their testosterone levels below a certain level for a certain amount of time.

Kaizer Motaung praises Chiefs youth development programme for delivering talented players

Kaizer Chiefs chairperson Kaizer Motaung has revealed his personal pride on the club’s youth development programme. Motaung praised the club’s ability to produce talented superstar players from within its own ranks.

Kaizer Chiefs pain continues as club’s technical advisor rumoured to be leaving

Kaizer Chiefs could possibly be dumped into an even bigger technical staff shortage crisis. The club's technical advisor Rob Hutting is yet to sign a new contract with the side, despite his current contract ending next week.

Meet the architect behind the provocatively-shaped 2022 World Cup stadium

Zaha Hadid, the female architect responsible for masterminding designs for the Al-Wakrah sports stadium for the 2022 World Cup that strongly resembles female genitalia, has described the comparison as really embarrassing.

Watch the Saudi Arabian soccer team airplane catch fire mid-flight over Russia

The Saudi Arabian football team’s official team aeroplane caught fire while in flight. The team was travelling to Rostov to prepare for their second match of the tournament. Flames could be seen coming out of the engine

'I took Salah's shirt as a gift for my children' reveals Uruguay striker Cavani

Despite being an unused substitute in his side's 1-0 defeat to Uruguay in their World Cup group opener on Friday Egypt star Mohamed Salah was still the toast of every player. The 25-year-old will likely face Russia on Tuesday.

Australian cricket hits 34-year low in wake of sandpapergate scandal

The current cricket world champions and once mighty Australian team has fallen to a 34-year low on the International Cricket Council (ICC) One-Day International (ODIs) rankings. This comes as Australia lost the 2nd ODI in England.

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal denies ball tampering allegation after being charged

Sri Lankan cricket captain Dinesh Chandimal has strongly denied the charges of trying to alter the condition of the ball, effectively ball tampering, levelled against him by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after day three.

2018 FIFA World Cup day 5 fixtures previews and predictions

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is in full swing and Monday marks day five of the tournament. It also marks the first time we will see two of the biggest teams in the tournament and the world, England and Belgium, play.