Bradley Cross

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• South Africa vs Nicaragua - Toothless Bafana record 85% possession in goalless draw

  In their 0-0 draw with Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium on Friday in their last home friendly before the FIFA World Cup, Bafana Bafana fell well short of the standard they will need in order to get out of Group A.

• Don't sleep on Kaizer Chiefs' Bradley Cross, he's a utility unicorn for Bafana coach Hugo Broos

  Cross began his career as a centre-back, so he adds cover in that position, where he has occasionally featured even in recent times for Chiefs. His ease on the ball ensures that wherever he plays, he can be an asset.

• Mexico's win an emotional celebration of World Cup's return to the Azteca

  Forty years after the World Cup was last in Mexico, the tournament returned on Thursday, and Mexico celebrated with an emotional win over South Africa.

• World Cup VAR review: Was ref right to show three red cards in Mexico opener?

  For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

• South Africa coach Hugo Broos - Bafana must accept 'too soft' Themba Zwane red card

  South Africa head coach has decried the referee's decision to send of Themba Zwane in Bafana Bafana's World Cup opening 2-0 defeat by Mexico on Thursday, but insists that his team must reluctantly accept the decision.