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Manchester City have acted quickly to defuse the embarrassment of learning that a club employee has been using the internet to mount a personal hate-campaign against Manchester United in the buildup to tomorrow’s derby. Ged Coyne, a full-time member of City’s ground staff, has closed down his Facebook account after labeling United as “scum” in [...]

Just when it seemed Arsenal’s young guns were finally coming of age they throw away a four-goal lead at Newcastle. On a weekend that was full of goals and shock results, Arsenal and Newcastle served up a potential game of the season and one which everyone who was present will never forget. But given events [...]

Global sportlifestyle brand PUMA has extended its existing partnership with the Namibia Football Association, effective through the next two African Cup of Nations tournaments. The sportlifestyle brand‘s relationship with Namibia’s Brave Warriors dates back to 2007, when PUMA became the official full technical supplier to the Namibia Football Association. PUMA also supplies the national team [...]

Throughout his career Gary Neville’s discordance has divided opinions on either side of Manchester United’s dressing room and the news that one of football’s most divisive figures has retired will continue to polarise views.  But love him or loathe him, Gary Neville’s achievements in the game are undeniable. Neville, 36, hangs up his boots having [...]

Known throughout the world for their artistry on the pitch, the Brasilian National Team combine a unique flair with technical excellence and blinding speed. With five stars emboldened across the most feared jersey in world football, their legendary style of play is only matched by an unrivaled passion to win… for each other, the team [...]

Just when we thought football was moving into new era of financial restraint, football’s detachment from the rest of the financial reality was confirmed in a frantic finish to the transfer window on Monday. Premier League clubs splashed out £218,525,000 on transfers in January and £134million of that on deadline day. The spree contradicts our [...]

Global sportlifestyle brand PUMA has signed a long term deal with the Football Association of Malawi, increasing the number of African national football teams in the PUMA family to 14. The sponsorship agreement sees PUMA become the federation’s official supplier of full technical playing kit and associated sports gear. As part of the agreement, the [...]

The v1.10 speed kit is inspired by the joy, rhythm and athleticism of Africa football and has the same design as that worn by Ghana, Algeria, Ivory Coast and Cameroon at the 2010 World Cup.

Platinum Stars has been made aware of an individual or individuals operating in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape regions who are claiming to be representatives of the club and are supposedly scouting for young players.

The World Cup provided a wonderful look into the rivalry between Adidas and Nike. While Adidas was the official sponsor of the tournament, it seemed it was Nike who took home many of the accolades. Nike’s brilliantly executed “Write The Future” campaign epitomized their originality and knowledge of the game. Adidas’s campaign was clever as [...]

Platinum Stars Football Club are delighted to announce the return of Owen da Gama to take up the vacant head coach role for the upcoming 2010/11 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. Da Gama has left his post as head coach of PSL side Bloemfontein Celtic and returns to Dinaledi on a two year contract, beginning [...]