Benni in a meeting with Irvin Khoza

Orlando Pirates have emerged as the overwhelming favourites to land Benni McCarthy's signature, as the forward reveals they have made him feel "more wanted." 

McCarthy was keen to join Ajax Cape Town and take his career full circle, which would have also afforded him the chance to be closer to his mother.

But, despite rumours connecting him to Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, McCarthy tells KickOff.com Pirates are the stand-out option for him.

Mphela fails to impress Europe.

Katlego Mphela's dream of playing in Europe will have to wait a while longer after Celtic confirmed they would not be signing the striker from Mamelodi Sundowns. 

Downs join race to sign Benni

McCarthy has been linked to Ajax Cape Town and Orlando Pirates, and even Kaizer Chiefs, but according to the Sunday Times, Sundowns president Patrice Motsepe has also been in contact with the striker.

Sneijder fails to rule out United move...

Inter's Wesley Sneijder admits that “there is a chance” he could complete a £35million switch to Old Trafford.

FIFA 12 trailer

You know this, you want this, you need this, you shall have this! Its FIFA 12...

'astonishing' Musona leaves Chiefs

Knowledge Musona is officially a Hoffenheim player after signing a five-year deal on Wednesday. 

Pirates want McBenni

Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza sees Benni McCarthy as the vital final element needed for the club to become champions of Africa again.  

OFFICIAL: Parker joins Amakhosi

Bafana Bafana striker becomes a Glamour Boy after leaving Dutch club, FC Twente,.

Barca' magic in Germany captures the Audi Cup

Thiago Alcantara scored in each half to help Champions League winner Barcelona to beat Bayern Munich 2-0 

Xavi claims that Fabregas is the final piece in Barca puzzle

Barcelona midfielder Xavi risks angering Arsene Wenger again by reiterating his wish to see midfielder leave Arsenal.

Is Torres the new Shevchenko

Little evidence in pre-season that Chelsea is getting an adequate return for the £50m Fernando Torres.

Barcelona and Bayern Munich win on penalties to advance to the final of the Audi Cup

Its going to be a cracker of a final to night at 20:45Vs

United plan one last push for Sneijder

Sir Alex Ferguson aims to sign a ‘world-class’ player before next month’s transfer deadline.

City' £35m fee for Aguero and the bank is still going STRONG...

Sergio Aguero bound for the Premier League after Manchester City agree a £35 million fee with Atlético Madrid.

Ferguson's the best in the business

Guardiola said the dominance of his all-conquering Catalans should not detract from Ferguson's trophy-laden reign at United.

"I cannot be compared with Ferguson," Guardiola told reporters ahead of Barcelona's friendly against Hajduk Split in Croatia on Saturday.

"The fact Manchester United lost a Champions League match doesn't mean I am a better coach than he is.

"I still have a lot to do just to attempt to be compared to him. The kind of prestige he has isn't lost for losing a match in the Champions League," added the Spaniard.

"When a person is working for more than 25 years and winning and winning and winning so many times, if there is one person I think is number one it is Alex Ferguson."

Pirates get a beat for their showboating....

Tottenham Hotspur handed treble champions Orlando Pirates a football lesson in the final of the 2011 Vodacom Challenge, claiming a comfortable 3-0 win at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon.


After failing to win either of their two preliminary matches against Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates, Spurs hit top gear when it mattered and claimed a deserved win thanks to a brace from Rafael van der Vaart and a late strike from Jermaine Defoe.

The noisey neighbors from Manchester fight it out in front of american fans on tour...

As a coach you make him suffer.... There is no room for this kind of trash in football!

Wembley Stadium to host 2013 Uefa Champions League final as FA celebrates 150th anniversary

Platini said: "There are always many candidates for the Champions League final and the Congress but this is to mark the special year of the English FA."

Suarez steals the show

Uruguay seals Cope America as Luis Suárez puts in an outstanding performance. 

D-Day near in Barca's pursuit of Fabregas

Arsenal wants situation with Cesc Fabregas and Barcelona to be resolved before next weekend.

Transfer saga...

Not fussed about Fabregas? Couldn't care less about Carlos? Snootily snide about Sneijder? Express your frustrations in the form of a poll.

Villas-Boas makes Torres plea

Chelsea manager does not want an “obsession” over Spaniard's lack of goals after the striker struggled again.

Pirates sink Chiefs to reach final

A Tlou Segolela goal was enough to see a repeat of the 2007 Vodacom Challenge final as Orlando Pirates, beat arch-rivals Kaizer Chiefs 1-0..

37.5 million euros Mega Sanchez

Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Alexis Sanchez from Udinese in a deal worth a total of 37.5 million euros.

Big mac in CPT

Former Bafana Bafana striker Benni McCarthy arrived in Cape Town on Wednesday and attended his first training...

Beckham's swipe at City

LA Galaxy midfielder says there is only one club in Manchester and reveals he could never play against them.

Wenger to soft...

Arsenal manager offers fans hope over the future of their key players in a fascinating Q&A in Malaysia.

Dalglish dream of Gonzalo Higuain

Liverpool have earmarked Real Madrid and Argentina stiker Gonzalo Higuaín as the player to add some gloss to Anfield next season.

Gunners gun for Franck Ribery

Arsenal are in advanced talks with Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery in a move that could cost the North London club £22m. 

Rooney hits hat-trick as United thrash Seattle

Wayne Rooney suggests he is ready to make flying start to new season with hat-trick in 7-0 pre-season rout.

Fergie vows to challenge Barca

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has urged his players to learn from their Champions League final defeat to Barcelona and dethrone the Spanish giants as Kings of Europe.

Brazil starlet Neymar intends to stay at Santos

"I'm staying at Santos," Neymar said on arrival from Argentina, where Brazil were eliminated on Sunday from the Copa America in the quarterfinals by Paraguay. 


Chelsea had an initial approach for the 19-year-old turned down last year but Real and also Barcelona are reportedly monitoring the situation.

Terry: I want to be Chelsea manager

Chelsea captain says appointment of 33-year-old Villas-Boas gives him hope he is not too young to be considered for the role.

Leal wants to entertain the fans

"We don’t only want to play winning football, but also entertaining football." - Pirates Coach

Disrespecting the KEEPER

Herry on Pirates

Redknapp, however, had no problem with it, responding to KickOff.com’s question by saying: “I don’t think it was disrespectful. I thought they kept the ball very well and played very well. 

“Look, there was a bit of showboating towards the end, but if their coach is not unhappy with it then there is no problem. They should be very proud of the way they played against a Premiership team.”

Redknapp was suitably impressed with Pirates’ overall performance, saying: “They have lots of good players. They are good on the ball and very inventive around the box. I was very, very impressed and, to be fair, they looked more likely to win.”

Arsenal agree to negotiate over Fabregas

Barcelona coach confirms club will "fight to the end" in their bid to bring Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to Nou Camp.

BIG praises for Khune from Premiership Players

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Spurs goalkeeper Brad Friedel says Khune's distribution must be commended.
 
"Well, I watched him in the World Cup and now we have just played against him and he made two fantastic saves on Saturday and the thing that stands out from him in every game is his distribution. It is outstanding for such a young goalkeeper and at 24, he is still very young for a goalkeeper and as long as he keeps working hard he can only get better and better," Friedel tells KickOff.com.

Mphela jets off to Scotland

Mamelodi Sundowns striker Katlego Mphela will leave for Scotland on Saturday for trials with Glasgow Celtic after receiving club boss Patrice Motsepe's blessing to go today. 

Mphela met with Motsepe today to discuss his future with Sundowns and the possibility of playing in Europe this season.
As reported by KickOff.com this morning, the Glasgow club invited Mphela for trials, and we have been reliably informed that Sundowns would be willing to accept R17-million for him.


"I am not part of the team that went to Swaziland yesterday," 'Killer' tells KickOff.com. "I was waiting for the call from the president to meet today and discuss my future.


"Our meeting went very well and he gave me his blessing to attend the trials in Europe.


It's not a normal situation at Sundowns for players to be allowed to go for trials, but the club made an exception for me. I will be leaving for Scotland on Saturday and will return next week Friday."

Mphela declares himself ready and prepared to win a contract with the Scottish giants.

"My intention is to go and do very well," he says. "I am confident in my abilities and believe I will do well enough to win a contract with Celtic." 

Benni in the Cape Town area...

Ajax Cape Town PRO Shooz Mekuto spoke to KickOff.com about Benni McCarthy coming back to the Mother City. 
“Look, signing Benni would be great, but of course that depends on him and his agent. So we have to wait and see what they say,” he says.
Bafana Bafana's leading goalscorer is expected at Ikamva this week, in what is seen as a way for him to keep fit before the season starts. 

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Agüero can lead City

Striker is ideal to replace Tévez as Manchester City's focal point. http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01948/aguero_1948249f.jpg

Tévez penalty miss seals Argentina Copa exit and Corinthians deal....

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Playing for Mourinho would be a dream, says Beckham

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 “To have had the chance to be coached by him, would have been any player’s dream,” Beckham said Tuesday. “And of course my dream,  as well.”

Pirates sign Maritzburg striker Bester

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Messi's Copa dream crushed by old rivals

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Lionel Messi's Copa America dream lay in tatters on Saturday after Argentina were beaten by old rivals Uruguay in a dramatic quarterfinal.

Uruguay, aiming for a record 15th title, won a penalty shootout 5-4 following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Santa Fe. They meet Peru in Tuesday's semifinal in La Plata after the Peruvians upset Colombia 2-0 after extra time in Cordoba.

United HEAD hurt big for playmaker

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