Kaka axed from Brazil squad

Ronaldinho and Kaka are two of the most notable names missing from the Brazil squad announced to take part in the Confederations Cup

• Confed Cup referees chosen
• Blatter slams racism fine
• FIFA 're-evaluating' caxirola

FIFA picks GoalControl system

FIFA has picked the GoalControl goal-line technology system as its preferred choice ahead of the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil.

• FIFA warns SA government
• Samba 'sorry' for horror show
• Beckham dreams of Eng return

R176m purse for Confed Cup

FIFA has confirmed a total prize purse of R176 million for the Confederations Cup and R36 million in prize money for the winner.

• Pirates aiming for CAF glory
• FIFA to tackle doping at SWC
• Wenger wary over Bale hype

Blatter lauds Brazilian efforts

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has lauded Brazil for its efforts to get ready for the Confederations Cup - a tune-up to the 2014 World Cup.

• Benitez takes flak for tie
• Wenger protests CL expansion
• Andy Carroll blow for Hammers

Italy qualify for Confed Cup

Italy has qualified for the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil by reaching the final of the European Championship against Spain.

• 'No regrets' for Bento
• Spain advance on penalties
• Balotelli double sinks Germany

Stadium roads to be closed

Johannesburg motorists have been urged to use alternative routes, as roads around Coca-Cola Park stadium will be closed from 13:00 for the Confederations Cup match.

• Confederations Cup
• Santana changes game plan

World Cup gives art a boost

From stark images of kids chasing a home-made soccer ball to sleek bronze footballers sculpted in mid-kick - the buzz around 2010 has hit the art world.

Confed Cup: Army helps fight crime

The SA National Defence Force is assisting the police in crime prevention operations in Johannesburg to create "safe-zones" for the Confederations Cup.

• Govt ready for Confed Cup
• OR Tambo ready for Confed cup
• Confed airspace to be restricted

Soweto hopes to score

Residents of Soweto are hoping to benefit from soccer tourists – despite the stigma that it’s not safe.

• 2010 will benefit SA: survey
• Soccer and tourism
• SA tourism 'buoyant' in 2008

2010 upgrade to cost R600m

More than R600m is being spent in Tshwane on infrastructure upgrades for the 2010 soccer world cup, the municipality says.

• Kruger camps for 2010 tourists
• 2010 will benefit SA: survey

Confed airspace to be restricted

Airspace restrictions during the Confederations Cup may affect the aviation industry's day-to-day operations, the Civil Aviation Authority has warned.

• SA's airspace safe, MPs told
• SA faces aviation skills shortage

Ajax shock Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns have lost to Ajax Cape Town in an Absa Premiership match at Atteridgeville’s Super Stadium.

• Bucs confident of title
• Ajax hammer Thanda
• Henyekane is ‘Mr Cool’

Hunt sticking with SuperSport

SuperSport United coach Gavin Hunt has pledged his future to the PSL club after rumours surfaced he'd he leaving Matsatsantsa.

• SuperSport extend PSL lead
• Latest PSL results
• Updated PSL standings

Tshabalala a confident man

Bafana Bafana's Siphiwe Tshabalala is putting his country before his personal career as SA prepare for Norway and Portugal.

• Benni to miss 2010 SWC?
• Let's spread the message
• Deco in Portugal squad for SA

Celtic ease relegation fears

Bloemfontein Celtic striker Darrel Smith has earned his team victory over Golden Arrows at the North West Stadium in Welkom.

• Stars pick up vital points
• Chiefs stay in contention
• Pirates sink Thanda Royal