Ligue 1 : Allan Saint-Maximin quitte officiellement Lens pour la MLS …

Après une demi-saison à Lens et une Coupe de France glanée, Allan Saint-Maximin quitte la Ligue 1 et rejoint Charlotte FC en MLS. sport-newz.biz

Charlotte FC, club de MLS, a officialisé le recrutement de l’ailier français Allan Saint-Maximin. Le joueur de 29 ans, qui sort d’une deuxième partie de saison réussie à Lens avec trois buts et trois passes décisives en 10 matchs de Ligue 1, a signé pour trois saisons. L’an dernier, il a terminé deuxième du championnat avec le club artésien et remporté la Coupe de France, la première dans l’histoire du club.

Dans le communiqué du club américain, un des dirigeants a salué l’arrivée du joueur. « Sa créativité, sa vitesse, ses qualités techniques et son sens du jeu font de lui, d’emblée, l’un des joueurs les plus prometteurs de la Major League Soccer. L’arrivée d’un joueur doté d’un tel palmarès, d’une telle expérience et d’une telle mentalité de gagnant va enrichir nos options offensives et renforcer l’équipe dans son ensemble. », a déclaré le directeur général Zoran Krneta dans le message du club de MLS.

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England U20 flank Seb Kelly received a permanent red card after head-butting Junior Boks fullback Luan Giliomee during their Junior World Championship semi-final.

It’s a moment of madness as Seb Kelly gets a red card for headbutting Luan Giliomee 🟥

Can the Junior Boks make their numerical advantage count to fight back from going down 12-20 at half-time?#SSRugby | #JuniorWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/4CZk2z6d8y

— SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) July 13, 2026

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Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has outlined his ambitions with Amakhosi, with a focus on challenging for silverware in the coming season.

Chiefs’ Da Cruz – ‘I want us to start the season well’

“I know I am working for the biggest club in the country, one with a lot of fans all over Africa, not just South Africa,” Da Cruz told the Chiefs official website.

“I want us to start the season well to give our millions of fans a good feeling, because they deserve it, and have a good season and challenge for titles.”

Chiefs are currently preparing for the new campaign in Alicante, Spain, and played to a 1-1 draw with Glasgow Rangers on Sunday in a behind-closed-doors friendly.

Etiosa Ighodaro scored for Chiefs with a sharp turn and shot, before Rangers found a last minute equaliser.

They will now play Saudi Pro League side Al Kholood on Wednesday, before finishing their tour against LaLiga’s Elche CF on Saturday.

‘We will try our best to win silverware’

“The conditions for the camp in Spain are excellent. The weather is very hot and we have three challenging friendly games, which I believe is good preparation for us,” added Da Cruz.

“I hope all the fans will be behind the team to help us have a good season. We will try our best to win silverware and we need our supporters to help us make that happen.”

SA Rugby said Monday they had noted the public’s concerns about ticket pricing for Springbok matches and would review the matter ahead of next season’s home matches.

Ticket prices for Springbok Test matches this season have been heavily criticised by fans on social media.

The price of tickets is one of the reasons provided why Ellis Park failed to sell out for the Nations Championship Test against England. Prices were slashed in the days before the match to get fans to purchase tickets.

The cheapest ticket for this weekend’s Test against Wales in Durban is R507,50 – and there are plenty tickets available.

The most expensive ticket this weekend costs R1857,50 – and there are also several still available for purchase.

‘National treasure’

Mark Alexander, the president of the South African Rugby Union, said SA Rugby had noted concerns about ticket pricing and recognised that some categories needed careful review and revision: “We take full ownership of this matter and are committed to ensuring that our ticketing structure reflects accessibility and sustainability.

“Supporters’ passion and loyalty are central to our success, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to our teams. Rugby is a shared national treasure, and we have a responsibility to ensure every supporter feels part of the journey.

“At the same time, we must balance this commitment with the responsibility of making these events financially viable. It is a delicate balance, but one we are determined to manage responsibly.”

‘Rugby is not only sport’

SA Rugby added they recorded a loss in 2025, making allegations of “greed” over ticket pricing unfounded, said Alexander.

“Our commercial strategies are designed to cover the cost of running rugby in South Africa, not to increase profits,” he said.

“Springbok Test matches create a major economic impact, both direct and indirect, contributing to the broader economy while further promoting our country on the global stage.

“Rugby is not only a sport but also a powerful driver of national pride and international recognition.

“Our objective is clear: to balance the financial sustainability of the sport with the imperative of keeping rugby accessible to all South Africans.

“Accordingly, SA Rugby will review our ticketing framework for the 2027 season and beyond and we will implement the necessary adjustments to ensure that our approach remains both sustainable and supporter focused.”

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