Ronaldo and Messi have won the coveted Ballon d'Or five times each, a factor that helps each player flourish.
New Zealand Rugby revealed Thursday that no current All Blacks will represent their country in sevens at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
Cristiano Ronaldo had to deal with rape allegations last year after former model Kathryn Mayorga filed a complaint in September alleging she was sexually assaulted by the footballer in 2009 in a Las Vegas hotel room.
Archer produced a sustained period of aggressive fast bowling in both of Australia’s innings in the drawn second Test at Lord’s, felling both Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.
Cape Town City FC have been unable to play at their home ground this season.
This will be applied to their Sevens World Cup competitions as well – the men's tournaments have never specified gender.
The current under 17 coach Molefi Ntseki has been put in interim charge of the national team as they prepare for friendlies in September.
Rhulani Mokwena took charge of his second game on Tuesday night as Pirates played to a goalless draw against AmaZulu in the Absa Premiership.
The England and Wales Cricket Board releases the international fixtures for next season on Wednesday, with a packed programme featuring visits by the West Indies, Australia, Pakistan and Ireland.
Coach Rassie Erasmus is set to name his final 31-man squad on Monday, with the team currently putting the final touches on their preparations before leaving for the showpiece.
