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Norwegian journalists detained for reporting on “awful” working conditions of labourers in Qatar

A pair of Norwegian journalists reporting on the working conditions of migrant workers at the 2022 FIFA World Cup were detained in Qatar as they attempted to leave the country.

Boxing turned Chili away from a life of crime. Now he wants to be SA champion

There was a time when Sifiso Chili lived a life of serious crime, but boxing has turned his life around.

Legendary Ghanaian star questions whether it should have been a penalty

Former Ghanaian captain Asamoah Gyan is not convinced that the apparent "foul" on his compatriot Daniel Amartey - the incident that cost South Africa qualification to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar - was worthy of a penalty.

China downplays Peng Shaui saga: nothing to see there

The Foreign Ministry in China has accused people and groups overseas of exaggerating the case of Peng Shaui.

Holding Soccer World Cup every two years will bleed domestic leagues around the world

IF FIFA’s attempts to host their Soccer World Cup every two years are successful, it will mean a massive financial boost for FIFA - but it could have a crippling effect on domestic leagues around the world.

Karim Benzema guilty of attempted sex-tape blackmail

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been found guilty of attempted blackmail using the sex tape of his former teammate Mathieu Valbuena.

Man United could lose out on target man Pochettino

The vacant managerial role at Manchester United is set to be hotly contested as the man many believe is best suited for the job, Mauricio Pochettino, claims he is “happy” at his current club PSG.

Menzi on Wednesday: African football desperately needs VAR to protect itself

Referees are killing African football with their dubious decisions. Our beloved sport is in desperate need of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. It can’t go on like this any longer.

NO WOMEN’S TEAM, NO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FOR SA TEAMS

Time is running out for Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs as well as 13 other teams in the DStv Premiership.

Maradona’s former lover claims the footballer raped her when she was a teenager

A Cuban woman who had a relationship with the late Diego Maradona claims that the football icon "stole her childhood by raping her when she was only 16.”

Maradona’s former lover claims the footballer raped her when she was a teenager

A Cuban woman who had a relationship with the late Diego Maradona claims that the football icon "stole her childhood by raping her when she was only 16.”

Pacquiao says he was a “naive” drug user in his youth, but kids today should “know better”

Boxing legend and Filipino politician Manny Pacquiao says he was “naive” when he broke the law and took crystal meth.

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