Leal gives thanks to the fans

After playing three games in the season and achieving a tremendous success (despite the loss to Maritzburg United) I feel compelled to inform you that the overall balance the technical team has made looks promising.
We went to Pretoria on Sunday, conscious that we would get a hostile reception from the fans of Mamelodi Sundowns as they had to win the game, but the maturity and professionalism of our players was bigger than any adversity we had to deal with in that particular game.
The team is not yet playing at 100% in terms of how we are gradually introducing our own philosophy of playing, but we are certain that with the indications we have seen so far, we are not too distant in getting the team to play the brand of football we believe will set us well on course to preserve the status and pride of the Club.
I can categorically assure our fans, members and everyone associated with the club, that the will to win in camp is enormous, and this super-desire has given us an extra motivation to fight to win at all times.
I am humbled by the never say die attitude not only from the players, but from the fans too, who have been our source of inspiration.
This season our motto in the team shall be: “One for all, and all for Pirates,” and we are positive that with this mentality, we can certainly take the team to a place where it belongs.
We will resume training this morning after giving the players a break for Monday and Tuesday. It’s back to business as we start preparing for the final against Kaizer Chiefs.
This is a very important game for us, and with the grace of God, we will do all we can and try to win that match and retain the Cup.
May God be with us in this endeavour; it is not easy, but with Him we can certainly do all things.
Once a Pirate, always a Pirate. www.orlandoPirates.com

Modise we can come back with 3 points

Bafana Bafana midfielder Teko Modise believes the national team has what it takes to return victorious from Niger.

South Africa will lock horns with that country in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier that will be played on Sunday, at the General Seyni Kountche Stadium.

Modise returns to the Bafana Bafana set-up after an absence of almost a year. He last played for his country in the 2012 Afcon qualifier against Sierra Leone in Freetown.

"I am really excited to be back in the squad as I have been working very hard on my game at club level. The call-up though, came as a shock because I did not expect it to come so soon.

"Whether I play or not on Sunday is another matter, but I am just happy to be part of the national team again. I have also seen a lot of improvement in the squad and I believe we have players capable of winning things.

"It's a different feeling and I see everyone wants to play for Bafana Bafana which is a good sign and should help in getting the required results. It's a big change since the last time I was here, we have quality players, the whole squad is full of confidence and that along gives us a chance to do well in Niamey," says Modise.

The midfielder is one of the most experienced players in the current squad with 58 caps to his name. He has been sharing his experiences with the younger players in the team like Eric Mathoho, Oupa Manyisa, Thulani Serero and Daylon Claasen.

Modise is confident that Bafana Bafana can return with positive results in Niamey.

"This is by far the toughest game for us as we will be playing away. But we will need to fight to get what we want. The good thing is that we know what is at stake, we know what we are up against, we know what we want and we know how to get it. We have been in this situation before when we went to Sierra Leone and Egypt where we managed to come back with points, so I am confident we can do the same again."

This is the second time that Manyisa has been called into the squad. He hasn't donned the national team colours, but he is hopeful of a getting his first cap very soon.

"Every player wants to play for their country, but I am not in a hurry because I know I will get my chance. I have been doing well at club level but I don't think I am under pressure to get a run, my time will come and when it does I will just do my best," says Manyisa. Kickoff

Eto'o risks racism for cash

Samuel Eto'o will become the best-paid athlete in the history of sport by joining Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala from Inter Milan.

The Cameroon superstar must have decided top level football is no longer that important to him, after his scintillating career in Spain in Europe, which saw him become a Champions League trophy magnet.

His decision to move to Russia seems to be a business one, rather than a sporting one.

Yesterday the suddenly high profile Russian team announced that it had reached an agreement with Inter to sign Eto'o.

".... an agreement was reached between the football clubs, Anzhi and Inter, for the transfer of Samuel Eto'o. The terms of the transfer are completely agreed on both sides," Azhi said.

"Anzhi expresses gratitude to the leadership of Inter Milan for their professional and constructive approach in the negotiations. Tomorrow the player will undergo a medical examination, following which the player will be awarded a three-year contract. On Thursday Samuel will arrive at the location of his new team and will begin preparations for the match against FC Rostov."

Eto'o is expected to earn as much as £17.9million per season in Russia.

One hopes that the money is enough to make Eto'o happy in Russia, a notoriously racist place where black and African players have been abused in the past.

Eto'o himself has been the victim of racist abuse in Europe before, and while he is undoubtedly a mentally strong character, will the money be enough to compensate for putting himself in the firing line of further abuse? Soccer Laduma

Forlan linked with a move to Inter

Diego Forlan could be on his way out of Atletico Madrid.

The Uruguay international striker has been linked with an exit from the Calderon for almost one whole season, but recently insisted he was happy at the club.

However, rumours persist that he will be Samuel Eto'o's short-term replacement at Inter Milan.

And the speculation that Forlan will move to the San Siro has intensified, after he allegedly asked not to be selected for Atleti's Europa League qualifier against Vitoria Guimaraes on Thursday night.

It is now believed that Forlan- who was voted the player of the tournament at last year's World Cup- has been given permission by Atleti to negotiate with other clubs.

"Forlan asked (coach Gregorio) Manzano this morning not to travel to Guimaraes because he was studying the possibility of signing for another team," Atletico said on their Twitter account.

"Manzano authorised him to stay in Madrid because Atletico have a lot at stake and need players who are 100 percent." Soccer Laduma

Bafana gain two spots on FIFA rankings

Pitso Mosimane’s Bafana Bafana has gained two places on FIFA’s official ranking system which was released earlier today, August 24. The South African national team has moved up two spots, from 49th place to 47th.

South Africa’s rise on the table follows the country’s 3-0 win over Burkina Faso in an international friendly played earlier this month at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

Bafana is now ranked seventh on the African continent, with Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Algeria occupying the first six places respectively.

The Netherlands now lead FIFA’s rankings having replaced Spain who have moved into second spot while Germany remain in third position. England and Uruguay complete the top five positions with England in fourth and Uruguay in fifth position. Soccer Laduma

 

Benni signs for Bucs

arcoding to Soccer Laduma Benni McCarthy and Orlando Pirates have agreed on terms and the striker is expected to be officially unveiled as a Bucs player tomorrow morning (Tuesday, August 2).

It is now just over a fortnight ago since our crew broke the news that the former Bafana Bafana striker would be returning to his native South Africa after a 14-year spell in European football.

It was in Soccer-Laduma’s issue number 729 that the crew exclusively revealed that McCarthy would be joining up with the Ajax Cape Town camp to maintain his fitness, and possibly pen a deal with the Cape-based outfit.

As predicted, the 33-year-old joined the Urban Warriors with their preseason training on July 21 and was immediately linked to Ajax as well as SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates.

Eight days after joining Ajax for preseason, on July 29, the Siya crew revealed on the Soccer-Laduma web and mobi-site that McCarthy would be attending the Carling Black Label Cup at the FNB Stadium to watch the Sea Robbers take on Kaizer Chiefs.

With the writing on the wall, the former Blackburn Rovers striker attended the Soweto derby on Saturday and subsequently met up with the Bucs management. Our crew revealed on Saturday, July 30, that a deal was imminent after McCarthy expressed his desire to join Pirates with Soccer-Laduma.

“I have spoken to the Pirates management and hope to conclude a deal with the club in the next two days. I am very excited,” McCarthy told Soccer-Laduma this past Saturday.

The crew can now confirm that Bafana Bafana’s all-time top goalscorer has agreed to terms with the Mayfair-based club and is expected to be presented as a Buccaneer tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.

Expect the Pirates camp to be tightlipped with the conclusion of the negotiations until the official announcement, although the Siya crew has it on good authority from Soccer-Laduma sources that the deal is as good as done. Soccer Laduma

United's new away kit

This season Manchester United will play in a striking blue and black away kit, inspired by the blue kits worn in several of the club’s most famous victories, including the 1948 FA Cup final and the 1968 European Cup final.
The new away shirt consists of a royal blue body and sleeves with hoops made of small midnight navy blue and black stripes. There are exactly 11 stripes in each hoop to represent each member of the United team.
The pattern of the shirt is modelled on a previous United away shirt, which consisted of red and white hoops and was worn between 1932 and 1939. It was also briefly adopted as the Reds’ home shirt for the last two months of the 1933/34 season.
The shorts are entirely black except for the same hoop from the shirt, consisting of 11 midnight navy blue and black stripes at the bottom of the back of each leg. The socks are black with a white devil from the club crest on the calf and a royal blue band at the top.
The new away kit is made from Nike’s ground-breaking recycled polyester – which for the first time includes both the shirt and shorts. Each complete kit is made up of up to 13 reclaimed plastic water bottles, reducing energy consumption by up to 30 per cent.
The kit and associated range is available to buy today from store.manutd.com and shops including the newly-refurbished Megastore at Old Trafford. Soccer Laduma

Benni's agent in talks with Pirates

Arcoding to Kickoff, Benni McCarthy’s agent, Rob Moore, is currently in negotiations with Orlando Pirates over the player’s proposed move to the club.

Moore is currently in the United States, but frantic trans-Atlantic negotiations are underway at the moment, with the parties hoping to have something finalized by either late tonight, or early on Tuesday morning.

McCarthy recently returned to South Africa and started training with Ajax Cape Town, but has made it clear that he would prefer a move up north, especially the opportunity to join Pirates and become the first player ever to win both the Uefa and CAF Champions League titles.

Speculation was further fuelled when McCarthy was seen watching the Carling Black Label Cup with Bucs chairman Irvin Khoza at Soccer City, with KickOff.com reporting that the player again met with the Iron Duke the following morning.

Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs are also known to be interested, but it seems Benni's heart is set on Pirates. Soccer Laduma

Musona impresess coach

It was revealed last week on Soccer-Laduma’s web and mobi-site that Zimbabwean striker Knowledge Musona had completed his transfer from Kaizer chiefs to German club,TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

The 21-year-old had spent just under a week with the Bundesliga outfit during their preseason training where coach Holger Stanislawski and his technical team had the opportunity to assess his ability.

Subsequent to the trial, after prolonged negotiations, all parties involved in the deal agreed to terms which saw last season’s top goal scorer in the Absa Premiership finalise a dream move to Europe.

Stanislawski has now come out and praised the former Chiefs striker through the German media referring to him as an “an uncut diamond”, saying that he has only received proper coaching over the last two-years. "He didn’t attend a soccer academy, he learnt to play on the streets,” expressed the coach to the German media.

The coach is impressed with what he saw during Musona’s trial, saying that he adapted to the squad with relative ease. "To join a training camp and to fit in immediately, where he didn’t know anybody and where he didn’t understand the language, that has really impressed me," added Stanislawski. Soccer Laduma

Daniels want to join Downs

Unhappy Daniels during training at Ajax

Arcoding to Soccer laduma Mamelodi Sundowns and Ajax Cape Town are battling to agree on terms for the transfer of central defender Clayton Daniels.

The player is desperate for a move to Sundowns, but Ajax's asking price is 'too high' for the Brazilians.

 

Speaking to Daniels, the player said that it's his wish to move to the Chloorkop-based club and he hopes the Urban Warriors will reward him for a move following years of good service.

 

"I need this move! I don't want to be an unhappy player at Ajax. It's true that I've agree on personal terms with Sundowns and I'm very happy with those terms and I'm grateful for the offer. 

 

"I've served my time at Ajax and I have a good relationship with the club, but I've also done many things for them. If they don't let me go, I'll be a very unhapy player and they don't want that to happen. I want to join Sundowns," said Daniels. Soccer Laduma

chiefs unveil new jersey

kaizer Chiefs unveiled their new kit at function held at the nike football center in Sowto on tuesday.

Bafana star wins top award

Picture by: Gallo

Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana star Siphiwe Tshabalala picked up the sports personality of the year award at the 2010 Gauteng Sports Awards on Thursday night.


The Kaizer Chiefs winger, who has 57 national team caps, became a household name when he opened South Africa's account at the World Cup in 2010 with a piledriver against Mexico - although his performances for Amakhosi in recent season had made him a legend amongst Chiefs fans well before that historic occasion.

Tshabalala revealed his delight at scooping the award that was voted for by the public.

He said: "This is a great honour. A big thank you to all the people who voted for me."

Orlando Pirates supremo Dr. Irvin Khoza was, meanwhile, presented with the Lifetime Achiever award for his work during the quadrennial showpiece.-Sport24.com

Majoro deal almost done

The Siya crew can confirm that Kaizer Chiefs is expected to conclude negotiations with AmaZulu for the transfer of Usuthu striker Lehlohonolo Majoro in the next 48 hours!

Soccer-Laduma exclusively predicted the signing a number of weeks ago and, while negotiations between Amakhosi and Usuthu have gone through a few rocky patches, talks are expected to be finalised shortly.

 

Majoro completed the season as the league's second top goal-scorer after finding the back of the net 14 times during the 2010/11 campaign.

 

The striker attracted the interest of a number of top PSL teams, including Mamelodi Sundowns, but Soccer-Laduma sources at Naturena and AmaZulu have both confirmed that Majoro is set to don the gold and black jersey next season.-Soccer laduma online edition.

Gunners bid for Mata

Arsenal have reportedly launched a club record £18 million bid for Valencia's Spanish international attacking midfielder Juan Mata.

According to weekend reports in the British media, Arsene Wenger wants Mata at the Emirates to compensate for the potential loss of either Cesc Fabregas or Samir Nasri, or in the worst case scenario both.

23-year-old Mata was part of Spain's World Cup victory in South Africa last year, and won the bronze-boot as the best player of the tournament at the Euro Under 21 Championship won by Spain at the weekend.

Mata is known to be open to a move from Valencia, and Wenger is willing to make him Arsenal's most expensive recruit, ahead of Andrei Arshavin, the Gunners' most expensive player to date at £13 million.

Wenger will have to seal the deal quickly as Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has also been tracking Mata with intent.

But while the Reds remain an attractive prospect to Mata according to his agent, this is one case where their failure to qualify for next season's Uefa Champions League could come back to haunt them.-Soccer Laduma

Puma named as Bafana's New kit Sponsor



Bafana's New Jersey

The South African Football Association announced Puma as their new kit sponsor at FNB stadium on Tuesday.

The addition of South Africa means that Bafana join Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Algeria, Senegal, Morocco, Togo, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Namibia in the list of African nations to be supplied kits by Puma. Arcoding to Football kit news, Bafana will be supplied kits by Puma for the next two World Cups, which means that the new Bafana kit deal with Puma will be at least till 2018.

The new South Africa kit 11/12 contains performance enhancing fabric through moisture wicking properties, mesh inserts on the side for improved ventilation and embossed fabric to enhance the aesthetic appearance.

The new Puma South Africa jerseys was launched in Johannesburg on 7th June 2011 by Bafana captain Stephen Pienaar along with his team mates Bongani Khumalo, Itumeleng Khune and Katlego Mphela.



Ferguson chasing Wesley Sneijder



Sneijder keen to stay at Inter.



Barcelona, The European Champions!!



Once again, Barcelona beat Man Untd in UEFA final.

Bracelona have been unstopable in Europe for the past few years. They have displayed beautiful  football with stars such as Xavi Hernandez, Andries Iniesta and world footballer of the year Lionel Messi. Making sure the team is achieves their goals.The spanish giants defeated Manchester United 3-1 in the Uefa champions league final at Wembly stadium, England last Saturday. Goals from Pedro,Lionel  Messi and David Villa.





Pirates sink Leopards



PHOTO BY: Google Images



Soweto giants Orlando Pirates came back from a 1-0 lead to win the match 3-1 in the Nedbank cup final against Black Leopards at the Mbombela stadium on Saturday afternoon.

It was an exiting match between a side from National first division and the Absa Premier league, as no one could spot the differece in the firs minutes of the game. Both teams came to the match with the objective of taking cup home.

It was firewoks from the first whistle of the game. Leopards were to scare Pirates with a long range shots from outside the box. Oupa Manyisa of Orlando Pirates also had a shot at goals to see if Leopards keeper was on his toes.

Pirates real chance of the game came when Bongane Ndulula found himself one on one with the goalkeeper inside the Leopards box after some sloppy defending from Leopards defenders, but the striker couldn’t capitalise on the glorious chance.

Lidoda Duvha were the first to open the score lines from a free kick close to the 18 yard box. Mongezi Bobe hit a low shot that deflected from the pirates wall and it hit Rooi Mahamutsa’s foot to sent keeper Senzo Meyiwa the wrong way to through the net in the 56^th minute.

Leopards skipper, Robert Ngambi kept the buccaneers defense busy as he was looking onto extending the lead with some shots, but were off target.

Bucs never settled down as they were looking for an equaliser. They kept on knocking at the Leopards goals in search for a goal.

It was in the 72^nd minute when striker Thulasizwe Mbuyane found himself inside the box with a chance to shoot, but decided to lay the ball for Isaac Chansa who hit a close range shot, that gave keeper no chance and went inside to level the scores.

Within the space of three minutes, Pirates got their second from the provider of the goal Mbuyane to make it 2-1 for Pirates.

Leopards came searching for an equliser, but were ufortunate as poor shooting let them down. Edward Tshabalala’s header was dealt with ease by Meyiwa.

It became a disaster when Moses Kwena got a second yellow card after some foul play and was immediatley sent for an early shower.

Mbuyane got his second of the day and made it three for Pirates, when Chaansa returned the favour by passing him the ball and he controlled the ball nicely to beat the defender and took the shot to end Leopards dreams.

The buccaneers have now won three major trophies this season, making them the first PSL team to do so after Kaizer Chiefs in 1992.

Cosmos back in the elite

Tshepo Ntsoelengoe

Jomo Cosmos needed penalties to get back to the Premier soccer league after 180 minutes of play in the National first division play offs against Bay United at the Makhulong stadium in Tembisa on Saturday afternoon.

As usual the home team started pressurizing the visitors from the first blow of the whistle with the support from Tembisa people keeping their momentum on top. Ezenkosi were looking for nothing but a killer goal but with no luck they couldn’t slaughter their chances home.

It was in the 27^th minute when Bongane Theletsane struck a volley to United’s goal finding goalkeeper Modiri Marumo unstable as he failed to handle the ball, but luckily he was saved by teammate Michael Molaudzi who was on guard as he cleared the ball at the goal line.

Bay was way off the game as they struggled to make chances in the first half. The only threatening chance they got came in the 30^th minute when Walter Ramulondi whipped in a cross but was dealt with ease by Cosmos Skipper Avril Phadi at the goals.

Cosmos could have gone in front in the 35^th minute when Lehlohonolo Nonyane delivered a well traveled cross from the left wing to meet up with the ageing striker Alton Meiring only to head the ball straight at the goalkeeper.

Cosmos started the second half from where they left off with Theletsane forcing Marumo to make a spectacular save when he hit a long range effort that was well on target.

The game turned out to be a war between these two teams as studs were flying high in the sky as the game was about to go to the penalties.

Umlilo could have stolen it as they got clear chances closer to the ending of the game. Ivorian forward Brice Aka could not get a half-volley or a header on target in the dying minutes and substitute Siyabonga Nontshinga's superb header found Marumo well positioned. 

After 180 minutes without a goal, the playoffs always seemed destined to end in penalties. Both teams held their nerve with clinical spot-kicks but Bay United were the first to wilt under the pressure. Siphiwe Sithole smashed his penalty into the stands and Senegalese hardman Elhadj Samb coolly slotted to send the Tembisa crowd into raptures and send Cosmos back into the top flight as they beat united 5-4 on penalties.

Clash of the Giants

fire works are expected in the final.
Picture:Foxsoccer.com

One of the most anticipated finals in the soccer calendar has got closer. The UEFA Champions league final between Barcelona FC and Manchester United at the Wembly stadium on Saturday night will be one of the highlights of the year for 2011.

The Wembly final will be the repeat of the 2009 final at the stadio olympico in Rome which Barca went on to beat the Red devils 2-0 the courtesy of an early Samuel Eto’o goal in the 10^th minute, and Lionel Messi added the second one that took the game away from united.

United have been impressing this season with their star striker Wayne Rooney on target, helping the team to clinch their 19^th FA premiership title this season. Another player who’s been very helpful for the team is the Mexican born Xavier “Chicharito” Hernandez. The youngster has been impressive throughout the season scoring crucial goals that led United to the Championship title.

Barca on the other hand is known as the team of ball passers who are dangerous on attack. As usual everyone is already claiming the Catilans will take the trophy to Nou Camp. They also clinched the La liga title beating their arch rivals Real Madrid on the race for the Spanish championship. Barca looks onto players such as Lionel Messi to mesmerize the united defense to get goals, as well as playmakers like Xavi Hernandez and Andries Iniesta to make the United seek the ball in the Midfield.

With both teams claiming their domestic league titles, the final is set to be very interesting and will be a cracker with no doubt. Both Manchester and Barcelona are looking on to win the trophy.

By Tshepo Ntsoelengoe

Japan Pull Out Of Copa America Again

 

Japan will not be playing in this July's Copa America after all.

The Samurai Blue initially pulled out of the competition after an eartquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster devastated large swathes of their country earlier this year.

Spain were on the verge of replacing them as guests, but Japan then agreed to participate.

However, the Samurai Blue have been unable to secure the release of their Europe-based players for the competition, and so have declined to play after all.

"I regret very much to communicate to you that the Japanese national team cannot take part in the Copa America," JFA president Junji Ogura told tournament organising committee chief Jose Luis Meiszner in a letter to the Argentine Football Association.

"Although the European clubs understand our situation, unfortunately most of them have told us they cannot release their players," Ogura told the AFA's website.

Central American country Costa Rica will now be approached by the AFA to see if they will consider playing in the Copa America at short notice.

If Costa Rica accept the invitation they will take Japan's place in Group A at the competition, and will play Argentina, Bolivia and Colombia.


source soccer laduma

who will it be?

Messi And Ronaldo Neck And Neck

 Messi and Ronaldo after the game

The last votes have been cast for Soccer-Laduma's first ever European Player of the Year campaign.

Over night Barcelona's two-time World Player of the Year, Lionel Messi, held a slight advantage over his fierce rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

But the king of the step-over Ronaldo was still in striking distance.

The two mega-stars of contemporary football divide the opinions of football plans around the world, but also entertain us more than any other players on the planet.

Will Messi ride the wave of global admiration all the way to Soccer-Laduma's inaugural European football acknowledgment?

Or will CR7's phenomenal scoring streak see him pip La Pulga Atomica to the finish line?

from socer laduma.

last 8 Draw!!!

Uefa Champions League last 8 Draw!

Uefa champs league draw

The Champions League draw took place at the Uefa Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland at 1pm. The remaining eight team's in the competition will compete for a spot in the semi-final of European football's most prestigious cup football on April 5/6 and 12/13 in two legs.

The teams were placed as follows:

Real Madrid v Tottenham Hotspur 

Chelsea v Manchester United

Barcelona v Shakhtar Donetsk

Inter Milan v Schalke

The respective quarter-final winners will move on to the semi-final and in a secondary draw, Uefa have announced the last four match-up.

The winner of Inter Milan v Schalke quarter-final will meet the winner of the Chelsea v Manchester United tie. While the victorious team in Real Madrid's last eight game against Tottenham will face the winner of Barcelona v Schaktar. The games will take place on April 26, 27 and May 3, 4.

Spurs go through.....

Totenham Hotspurs managed to hold on to their aggregate 1-0 lead to AC Millan last night at the San siro in Millan. The Londoners fans were holding hands as the Italians were putting pressure on them, while on the other side Millan fans were hoping to see two or more goals to be scored by the team as they had home ground advantage. the home side was pullimg fierworks from the start of the match with only poor finishing let them down. a superb goal line clearance from Gallas helped the team to stay on their toes. credit must also be given to Spurs goalkeeper who stopped shots from Pato and Robinho.

Crouch also had his chances to head the ball into the net, but only managed to pass it to the goalkeeper. Van der Waart also took a few shots to the goals, but the goalkeeper dealt with them easily. Spurs would look out to extend their Champions league success by reaching the semi finals. Barcelona beat Arsenal on their second leg round of their last 16. The gunners of London were hoping to eliminate Barcelona as they had an advantage of a 2-1 win from the first leg, only to find out that Barca had other plans on their minds as they displayed wonderful attacking football from the start of the game.

It was Lionel Messi again who broke the Gunners hearts.He opened the score line with a well taken goal after a mistake from Captain Cesc Fabregas, and he later coverted a spot kick. He is now on Barca's history books after the two goals he scored against Arsenal, means he is the clubs top goal scorer in European competitions aged 23. with 45 goals in 39 games and 8 goals from 8 matches in the champions league while domestically he has scored 27 from 23 games. he beats the previous record of Rivaldo with 31, and Louis Enrique at the top of his game in the 1990's only had 27 goals.
 

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 Online Journalism

Online journalism has grown in South Africa, with the context of increase use of social media in the field. Increasingly, local activists are using mobile and online social networking to share news around their communities. One of the most growing online journalism that exists these days is citizen journalism. Though we have our News24, Timeslive.com, Sabc.com and the list goes on. There is a number of people who are doing journalism online. These people do not have professional journalism training, but you find them reporting online. They are using the tools of modern technology and the global distribution of internet to get their voices heard.

What is really fascinating about online journalism is the fact that these online media houses give people a platform to be heard and come up with solutions. They say what they want from stories they view and even criticize where it is necessary.

The website is a gateway to South African suited to tourists and South Africans living abroad. The SABC’s news websites has a breaking news headline, links to other SABC’s websites and video and audio from news bulletins. The SABC’s main feature is South Africa, World, Politics, Economics, Environment, Technology, and their news programmers are Fokus, Kids News and Special Assignment. The Independent online and media, the website has the daily pick of material from 14 regional and national newspapers while the News24 also seems to serve the same. The Timeslive on the other side offers multiple options on their news feed, which includes news on politics, sport, business, entertainment, life & style, Sci-tech, opinions, blogs and multi media.

·          SABC News

·             News: times live

• News: news 24

12 Eyewitness News

sea robbers on the roll!

Orlando Pirates managed another win, as they successfully beat Maritzburg United 3-1 last night. the buccaneers are on a wiining streak as they now on 14 games unbeaten run. it shows true determination from the players and the rest of the team as they are aiming for the Absa Premiership tittle this season. on the other hand, Ajax Cape Town lost to Wits University, while Mamelodi Sundowns have not yet given up on the race of winning the league.

Soccer news with Tshepo: Chiefs fans Uncertain!!

Soccer news with Tshepo: Chiefs fans Uncertain!!: "kaizer chiefs fans are no longer quite sure about winning the league this season, this is after the glamorous boys of naturena played to a 0..."