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Mdunge Skhumbuzo Spain has defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the penalty shoot-out to advance in the Semi-Finals. After an enthralling match that ended 1-1 at the Krestovsky stadium, Switzerland went to extra time with the one man down after Romo Freuler (a defensive midfielder) received a red card in the 77th minute. In the semi-finals, Spain will face Italy, which also defeated Belgium to advance in the next round.  The Spanish coach, Luis Enrique, said he still believes they are one of the favorites teams who can win the trophy. "I always said, we were one of the favorite teams who can win the trophy, but of course that is going to depend on our performance. Now, we're in the last four, and that is fantastic. It fills us with a great sense of pride." Luis said.  The Switzerland coach, Vladimir Petkovic, said the referee had 'spoiled' the match in the second half. "Yeah, first of all, congratulations to Spain because they tried everything and won in the penalties...

Mdunge Skhumbuzo SAFA has announced its new Ethical Committee and integrity office and on Wednesday, 30 June 2021. SAFA President, Danny Jordaan, said the ethical committee and integrity office would help to strengthen the governance of SAFA.  " If the South African football is organized, in the context of CAF and  FIFA. Therefore we have to align ourselves and be consistent with what is happening in FIFA and CAF. As South Africa, if we want to be the leading federations on the continent, then we must start leading from every front." Jordaan said.  SAFA Ethics Committee Chairperson, Judge Sissy Khampepe, said protecting the integrity of SAFA is what has attracted her to take this position.  "The ethics committee comprised of two chambers; the investigatory chamber and the adjudicatory chamber. Its role is to ensure that the integrity and reputation of SAFA as an institution is safeguarded, and that is what attracted me to accept this position." The officer of the in...

                                                                 Image: India Times Mdunge Skhumbuzo Switzerland has eliminated France in the penalty shoot-out 'that partook following a draw of 3-3 after 90 minutes. Before this game, Switzerland has never progressed to the last 8 of the Euro tournaments after entering 5-times starting from 1996. While on the other side, France was 'eliminated' for the first time in the last-16. In the quarterfinals, Switzerland will face Spain, who in their last-16 has defeated Croatia 5-3 after extra time. The Switzerland coach, Vladimir Petkovic, said he felt very emotional after the game.  "Well, I was not able to speak toward the end of the match ... I was done I lost my voice. The team over 120 minutes has done a fantastic job. We manage our game...

  Getty Images: from the far right start Thorgan Hazard, Romelu Lukaku takes the high five, between them is Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel at the end.   By Mdunge Skhumbuzo  Belgium has defeated Portugal 1-0 in the last 16 of Euro 2021. As the Portuguese were hoping to defend their Euro 2021, the Belgian defender, Thomas Vermaelen, silence Christian Ronaldo, who already scored five goals in the group stages. Thorgan Hazard unsealed the score line in the first 42 minutes. Before this game, Belgium has never defeated Portugal since September 1989, where they won 3-0 in the World Cup qualifier.                               DSTV SuperSport Video The Belgium coach, Roberto Martinez, said he was happy about the commitment of his players.  "The talent is clear on this generation. Today they showed incredible concentration, the tactical discipline they made us suffer. We were playin...

                                                                                                          Image: Pitso Mosimane Mdunge Skhumbuzo Al Ahly has trashed ES Tunis 4-0 to advance in the Caf Champions League final for a 2nd time in a row.    The Egyptian Red Devils would face Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, July 17, 2021. The match venue is in Morocco, at Stade Mohamed, which is the home ground of Wydad Casablanca. The Al Ahly coach, Pitso Mosimane, said they need to respect Kaizer Chiefs. "We have to pay attentive details to them, they're a very strong team in terms of organization. They do not give away goals easily. They have not conceded a goal in the...

                                   Image:  Eric Mathoho and Siyabonga Ngezane By Mdunge Skhumbuzo Kaizer Chief has advanced to the Caf final after beating Wydad Casablanca 1-0 at the FNB stadium. This victory has become a history to the club, as Chief has never reached the Caf finale since its inception in 1970.    Based on the 1st leg performance, Junior Khanye has predicted that Kaizer Chief would lose against Wydad in the 2nd leg.   "The boys have a bit of luck, but they did everything right in the last game. What Arthur did right was his shape, 'tactically' they did very well. Let be honest 'Chiefs' did not make even three touches. I would not say the score, but Wydad will win this game." Junior said. Notwithstanding the injury of key players, such as Dumisani Zuma, Leonardo Castro, Khama Billiat, Manyama, and Bruce Vuma, Kaizer Chief 'has managed' to pro...