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James Milner (40) , who holds the record for most all-time Premier League appearances with 658, announces his retirement from professional football

◎ Leeds United (48)
◎ Newcastle United (94)
◎ Aston Villa (100)
◎ Man City (147)
◎ Liverpool (230)
◎ Brighton (39)

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Fernando Da Cruz has emerged as the leading candidate to become Kaizer Chiefs' next head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, FARPost can reveal.

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has made his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 🇲🇽



Goalkeepers

Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol – Cyprus)
Raúl Rangel (Chivas – Mexico)
Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna – Mexico)

Defenders

Jorge Sánchez (PAOK – Greece)
César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow – Russia)
Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar – Netherlands)
Israel Reyes (América – Mexico)
Johan Vásquez (Genoa – Italy)
Jesús Gallardo (Toluca – Mexico)

Midfielders

Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens – Greece)
Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahçe – Turkey)
Luis Chávez (Dinamo Moscow – Russia)
Erik Lira (Cruz Azul – Mexico)
Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis – Spain)
Obed Vargas (Atlético Madrid – Spain)
Gilberto Mora (Tijuana – Mexico)
Luis Romo (Chivas – Mexico)
Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas – Mexico)

Forwards

Roberto Alvarado (Chivas – Mexico)
Guillermo Martínez (Pumas – Mexico)
Armando González (Chivas – Mexico)
Alexis Vega (Toluca – Mexico)
Santiago Giménez (AC Milan – Italy)
Raúl Jiménez (Fulham – England)
César Huerta (Anderlecht – Belgium)
Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadisiyah – Saudi Arabia)

Eishhhh!! Disappointment For Rhulani Mokwena's Ittihad

Result: Al-Ahli Tripoli 2-0 Al-Ittihad

Ittihad crashed out of the Libyan Cup in the semi-finals.

Thembinkosi Lorch remains sidelined by injury as Al Ittihad will finish the season trophyless.

All the teams that Bafana Bafana will face in the group stage look well prepared, having won their final matches before the tournament. Mexico beat Australia 1-0, South Korea thrashed Trinidad and Tobago 5-0, and the Czech Republic defeated Kosovo 2-1.

Meanwhile, South Africa failed to beat Nicaragua and could only manage a 0-0 draw.

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has confirmed that Bafana Bafana’s World Cup visa issues have been resolved, outstanding is assistant coach, team doctor, head of security and one analyst. The charter will leave for Mexico tomorrow ahead of their opening match against the hosts.

Ibrahima Konaté will officially leave Liverpool FC this summer 👀👋🇫🇷

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The six players who were cut from Bafana Bafana's final 2026 World Cup squad will still travel to Mexico on a sponsored trip.

Brandon Petersen
Thabiso Monyane
Thapelo Morena
Patrick Maswanganyi
Brooklyn Poggenpoel
Lebohang Maboe.

This is courtesy of sponsor Old School, which is covering flights, accommodation, and related costs.

Amakhosi Ladies Made It Back To Back Wins

Result: Kaizer Chiefs Ladies 7-0 Future Stars

Here is how the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2026 bracket looks like for Masandawana.