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The South African
4 days ago
- Sport
- The South African
Orlando Pirates news: Nkota's brush with a legend, 11 players leaving
Orlando Pirates have sold Mohau Nkota, who's already looking excited to take his game to a whole new level. Nkota is one of several stars leaving the club. Here's a first look at Nkota's training session alongside some big global names. Nkota leaves Pirates It hasn't taken Mohau Nkota to brush shoulders with a Champions League winner and share a few laughs in the process. Gini Wijnaldum, now 34, became a cult favourite at Liverpool for his knack of scoring goals in big games. The Dutchman won the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup with the Reds, and he's also vastly experienced on the international stage with 96 caps and 28 goals for the Netherlands. There's also former PSG, Fulham, Lyon and Atlético Madrid attacker Moussa Dembélé. OFFICIAL: Orlando Pirates announce surprise winger signing Details: Saleng returns to Orbit College The talk of the town. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Morocco World
5 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Manchester City and Puma Agree Record $1bn Kit Deal
Manchester City have extended their partnership with kit manufacturer Puma in a record-breaking $1bn deal running until 2035. The 10-year agreement, worth $100 million per season, is the most lucrative sponsorship in Premier League history, surpassing Manchester United's $90 million-a-year deal with Adidas signed in 2023. Puma first partnered with City in 2019 and has since been part of the club's most successful era, which includes five league titles, two FA Cups, one UEFA Champions League, one UEFA Super Cup, and one FIFA Club World Cup. 'We joined forces with Puma with the ambition to challenge ourselves and go beyond expectations,' said Ferran Soriano, chief executive of City Football Group. 'We have achieved this and more over the last six seasons. Today's renewal and extension solidifies our relationship and projects it to an even brighter future.' Tags: manchester citypremier leaguePuma
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Chelsea's Club World Cup win raises questions over player fatigue
CHELSEA'S emphatic 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final capped off a historic season, but the toll of a gruelling 64-game campaign could pose challenges in the coming year. Under manager Enzo Maresca, the Blues secured multiple trophies, including the UEFA Conference League and a fourth-place Premier League finish, while also conquering FIFA's revamped global tournament. The win at MetLife Stadium, powered by Cole Palmer's brilliance, solidified Chelsea's resurgence after a difficult period two years ago. Maresca praised his squad's adaptability amid constant new signings, stating, 'Talent alone is not enough. You need to find a way for them to all fit together.' The Italian's tactical acumen has transformed Chelsea into title contenders, with new recruits like Joao Pedro making an immediate impact. However, the physical demands of such an extended season raise concerns. While rivals like Liverpool and Arsenal enjoyed extended breaks, Chelsea's off-season is drastically shortened. Their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace is just five weeks after the Club World Cup final, with a friendly against Bayer Leverkusen scheduled even earlier. Captain Reece James called the triumph a 'big statement,' but FIFPro's warnings about player workload loom large. The union advocates for mandatory four-week breaks to prevent burnout—a luxury Chelsea's stars may not fully get. PSG face similar challenges, with their UEFA Super Cup clash against Tottenham just a month after their New York defeat. As elite clubs chase glory, the long-term cost of relentless competition remains uncertain. - AFP
Al-Ahram Weekly
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Club World Cup final scuffle 'should have been avoided': PSG boss Enrique
Television footage showed the PSG boss raising his arm to the neck of Joao Pedro, who had earlier scored Chelsea's third goal following a Cole Palmer brace at the MetLife Stadium. "There was pushing and shoving, a lot of tension and pressure. The situation obviously should have been avoided," Luis Enrique told reporters. "My intention was clearly to just try to separate the players." He admitted that Chelsea were deserved winners as he urged his team to enjoy a short summer break at the end of a remarkable campaign. Defeat for PSG denied them what would have been a stunning clean sweep of trophies as they failed to add the Club World Cup to the UEFA Champions League and French league and cup double they claimed in May. "I think over the course of the game they deserved their win. They played very well," Luis Enrique said. "I said beforehand that Chelsea were a very good team and they deserve their victory and the trophy." A historic season for PSG ends after 11 months and 65 matches, and they now have exactly one month before returning to action in August -- there will be another trophy on the line in their next game, against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup. "I think is important for us to enjoy our holidays. They will be very short. But we need to make the most of them," he said. PSG's victory in this year's Champions League also means they will have another crack at winning the Club World Cup when they participate in the next edition, which is due to take place in 2029. "I think this tournament was born out of the need to know who the best team in the world is. I think it is an interesting format and I think it could become a real top-level competition," said the Spaniard. "There is just the difficulty of finding space for it in the current calendar, but I think it is an interesting tournament -- we had the chance to win it but there was another team who were better than us in the final." Find more details on competition statistics (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Short link:
NDTV
14-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Should Have Been Avoided": Luis Enrique On Club World Cup Final Scuffle
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he was "just trying to separate the players" after being caught up in a scuffle on the pitch at the end of his team's 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Club World Cup final on Sunday. Television footage showed the PSG boss raising his arm to the neck of Joao Pedro, who had earlier scored Chelsea's third goal following a Cole Palmer brace at the MetLife Stadium. "There was pushing and shoving, a lot of tension and pressure. The situation obviously should have been avoided," Luis Enrique told reporters. "My intention was clearly to just try to separate the players." He admitted that Chelsea were deserved winners as he urged his team to enjoy a short summer break at the end of a remarkable campaign. Defeat for PSG denied them what would have been a stunning clean sweep of trophies as they failed to add the Club World Cup to the UEFA Champions League and French league and cup double they claimed in May. "I think over the course of the game they deserved their win. They played very well," Luis Enrique said. "I said beforehand that Chelsea were a very good team and they deserve their victory and the trophy." A historic season for PSG ends after 11 months and 65 matches, and they now have exactly one month before returning to action in August -- there will be another trophy on the line in their next game, against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup. "I think is important for us to enjoy our holidays. They will be very short. But we need to make the most of them," he said. PSG's victory in this year's Champions League also means they will have another crack at winning the Club World Cup when they participate in the next edition, which is due to take place in 2029. "I think this tournament was born out of the need to know who the best team in the world is. I think it is an interesting format and I think it could become a real top-level competition," said the Spaniard. "There is just the difficulty of finding space for it in the current calendar, but I think it is an interesting tournament -- we had the chance to win it but there was another team who were better than us in the final."
