Soccer fans worldwide are bracing themselves for a thrilling 2024 season, which officially begins today after a two-month break. The Olympics, Copa America, and Euro 2024 have provided a welcome distraction over the past two months, but the main event is now underway, and anticipation is palpable.
In South Africa, the season has already gotten off to a head start with the MTN 8 Quarterfinals over the past two weeks. However, this weekend, attention turns to continental duties as Stellenbosch FC takes on Nsingizi Hotspurs from Eswatini at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Saturday.
The MTN 8 semi-finals will resume on the 27th with some mouth-watering first-leg clashes, including the highly anticipated Cape Town City versus Pirates match.
Across the Atlantic, the world’s most popular league, the English Premier League, kicks off tonight at Old Trafford, where Manchester United will face off against Fulham at 21:00 (SA time). However, the opening weekend’s main event takes place on Sunday, when defending champions Manchester City visit Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea at 17:30 (SA time).
In Spain, La Liga is set to be a thrilling ride, with star-studded Los Blancos, led by Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Junior, and Jude Bellingham, vying for glory. However, a resurgent Barcelona, led by Yamine Lamal, will undoubtedly pose a challenge. La Liga gets underway today, with Alaves facing off against Celta Vigo at 19:00 (SA time).
Meanwhile, in France, the Ligue 1 season begins today, with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain taking on Le Havre at 21:00 (SA time).
Get ready for a season of banter, thrills, and debates that will keep soccer fans on the edge of their seats until June 2025!
