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Too nice: do Arsenal lack the grit and tenacity to end WSL title drought?

<p>Renée<strong> </strong>Slegers’ team have the technical ability, but doubts remain over the nastiness needed to rival Manchester City and Chelsea</p><p>Arsenal, 10 poi...

More woe for Arsenal as Manchester City march on – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

<p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/faye-carruthers">Faye Carruthers</a> is joined by<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/suzanne-wrack"> Suzanne Wrack</...

South Africa hope to host first African Olympics

The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics....

Cheetahs to play European games in Swansea

South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys....

Full marks for coach Mosimane and Bafana against Guinea, Eritrea and Egypt

Talent, depth, energy and some new ideas on display as a team packed with potential reacts well to return of Mosimane...

Ronaldo’s break with Portugal is sad, fitting, and long overdue | Jonathan Wilson

<p>The star’s rift with Jorge Jesus is an unfortunate affair. But the forward has been holding his national team back for years</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://ablink.e...

WSL talking points: heat cranks up on Arsenal and Putellas and Diani shine

<p>Pressure continues to build on the Gunners’ head coach, while powerful London City Lionesses demolished Spurs</p><p>Travelling Arsenal fans showed no animosity towards the head co...

Pitso’s Bafana young guns stake a claim for places by stunning Egypt

Debutant Puso Dithejane seizes moment as Pitso Mosimane’s young squad outplays hosts...

£800m in, £800m out - Why Man City scandal shines light on Man Utd finances

Manchester City's owners have been found guilty of injecting money into the club. At Manchester United, fans are frustrated at how much has been taken out....

Etzebeth magic lights up Sharks as Pietersen hails role of Boks in Leinster win

South African teams impress in opening rounds despite setbacks for Bulls and Stormers...

'We fought for every ball' - Hemp on Man City's thrilling win

Two-goal Lauren Hemp says Manchester City showed passion and character in their 4-2 win over Arsenal in the WSL....

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Bafana breakthrough into Fifa top 50 ‘really motivating’, says Okon

Players looking forward to testing themselves against Egypt in Cairo in Mosimane’s third match...

Algeria improve and hold SA U-23 to a tough draw in second match

SA had a good workout from the friendly games that form part of preparations for Afcon and Olympic qualifiers...

Manchester City v Arsenal: Women’s Super League – live

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Man Utd & Arsenal eye Croatia striker - Sunday's gossip

Three Premier League clubs are interested in Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, Juventus want Liverpool centre-back Giovanni Leoni, Newcastle willing to let Joe Willock leave in January, plus more....

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