Real Betis and Real Sociedad will begin their respective 2026-27 La Liga campaigns with a high-stakes clash at Estadio de La Cartuja on Friday night.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe hosts finished fifth in Spain’s top flight last season to secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League, while Real Sociedad finished 10th but earned their spot in European football by winning the Copa del Rey.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901535##Manuel Pellegrini’s side enter this opening contest looking to preserve an impressive 11-game unbeaten streak in home league action.Meanwhile, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s Real Sociedad return to the very stadium where they lifted the Copa del Rey trophy, hoping to put a challenging pre-season behind them and kick off the campaign on a positive note.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 21 AugustVenue: Estadio de La CartujaGroup: La Liga (Matchday 2)Current standings: Real Betis 6th (0 pts), Real Sociedad 16th (0 pts)Bizarre incident: Fan invades the pitch and in..

Kazuyoshi Miura is still playing and has no intention of stopping – and why would he when even at 59, he can still deliver?On July 25, he scored his first goal in four years as Fukushima United thrashed Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 in the qualifying round of the Japanese Emperor’s Cup.However, yesterday, he pushed the limits even further, bagging a brace in the Cup’s opening round as Fukushima secured another crushing 7-0 triumph, this time against Oyama.🇯🇵🤯 Kazuyoshi Miura is STILL scoring professional goals at the age of 59!The Japanese football legend incredibly scored a BRACE in a professional match today, continuing a career that has now stretched across FIVE different decades.Miura remains the oldest active… pic.twitter.com/CSx8qxGbzv— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) August 19, 2026 Miura was impeccable from the spot on both occasions, scoring in the 12th and 55th minutes to become the oldest scorer in Emperor’s Cup history, dethroning Shinji Ono, who had found the net at “only” 41.”You..

It’s happening!Almost two months after the initial announcement that Ronaldinho would come out of retirement and sign a deal with Italian third-tier side Ravenna, the legendary Brazilian has landed in Italy, welcomed by 6,000 people, numerous media representatives, and club officials.🚨🚨| BREAKING: Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to sign with Ravenna!He will be presented tonight as the club’s new player.The Brazilian has set himself a precise goal — to score his last professional goal with Ravenna. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/msikH5pH3E— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 20, 2026 It was initially revealed that Ronaldinho would become a minority owner of the 113-year-old club, though many doubted he would actually lace up his boots and play again.However, Ignazio Cipriani, part of Ravenna’s ownership group and a grandson of Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of the iconic “Harry’s Bar” in Venice, put any doubts to rest, revealing the former Ballon d’Or winner’s ultimate aim.“This is not window dres..

Outgoing Kahawa Pride CEO Matthias Ölander has revealed that a conversation with Harambee Stars assistant captain Joseph Okumu played a pivotal role in bringing him to Kenyan football and ultimately securing him the top job at the ambitious club.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsÖlander, who is returning to his native Sweden after four years with Kahawa Pride, said his journey to Kenya began through his connection with Okumu, whom he knew while the defender was turning out for Swedish top-flight side IF Elfsborg.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901499##Okumu joined IF Elfsborg in August 2019 from American side Real Monarchs after impressing for Harambee Stars at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. During his two seasons in the Allsvenskan, he made 42 appearances before earning a €3.5 million move to Belgian giants KAA Gent in July 2021. The towering centre-back now plays for French side Stade de Reims, and serves as the assistant captain of the Kenya national team.Recalling how he landed the CEO ro..

After the previous embarrassing Premier League campaign in which they narrowly avoided relegation, Tottenham Hotspur have obviously decided to go big this season. And in modern football, going big means spending big.According to the Brazilian outlet ge.globo, Spurs have reached an agreement with Manchester City over the transfers of Savinho and Omar Marmoush for a combined €151 million!🚨 BREAKING: #Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Savinho from #ManCity in a club-record deal. 💰 #THFC have agreed a package worth €93.3M fixed + €5.7M in bonuses, potentially taking the transfer to around €99M. 🤯The deal also involves Omar Marmoush, with talks… pic.twitter.com/phdE8I05yb— City Source (@CitySourceHQ) August 20, 2026 Together with the arrivals of Sandro Tonali from Newcastle (€108 million), Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton (€60 million), and Mateus Fernandes from West Ham (€99 million), the North London club’s total spending in this transfer window will reach a staggering €420 milli..

The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has explained it has elected to move the 2026 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, to Tunis, Tunisia.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe continent’s volleyball governing body on Thursday, 20 August confirmed that the highly anticipated tournament has been not only moved, but postponed as initially planned.Following weeks of complaints and concerns from various associations, CAVB finally succumbed to pressure, as expressed in their communication.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901508##“This decision follows communications received over the past few weeks from several national federations, relaying the concerns expressed by their respective national authorities regarding the travel of their delegations to Kinshasa, given the current sanitary situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo,” read part of the CAVB statement. “After a careful review by its board, the CAVB, without regret, has made the decision to mov..

Arsenal’s defence of their Premier League title begins on Friday evening, with the Gunners welcoming newly-promoted Coventry City to the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s side enter as the reigning champions and title favourites after dismantling Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, signaling their readiness for the new campaign.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsCoventry City make their long-awaited return to the top flight after winning the Championship with 95 points. Frank Lampard’s side have been active in the transfer window to prepare for life in the Premier League, but an opening night fixture away to the champions represents the ultimate test.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901535##Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 21 AugustVenue: Emirates StadiumGroup: Premier League (Matchday 1)Current standings: Arsenal 10th (0 pts), Coventry City 19th (0 pts)England international on his way to London to bolster Arsenal’s defenceQualification implications: Opening fixture of the season..

After two moves to Camp Nou on loan, it’s time for Joao Cancelo to finally join Barcelona on a permanent deal.As the Catalans announced on their official website today, the Portuguese signed a contract until 2029 as a free agent after terminating his deal with Saudi club Al Hilal.Cancelo is back with his family pic.twitter.com/zZxEy8NLTN— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 20, 2026 Cancelo’s first spell with Barca came in the 2023/2024 season, when he joined Xavi Hernandez’s squad on loan from Manchester City. He had an excellent campaign, making 42 appearances and registering four goals and five assists, but his stint in Spain was short-lived.Back then, Barcelona experienced serious financial troubles, while City’s asking price was simply too high for them. In the end, the defender joined Al Hilal for €25 million, but just a year and a half later, he found himself at Camp Nou on another brief loan.Camp Nou welcomes Rodri, as Barca beat 12-time champions of AfricaHowever, this time nei..

KCCA head coach Brian Ssenyondo had hailed their upcoming friendly match against Kenyan giants AFC Leopards, taking time to explain its importance.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two East African giants are set to lock horns on Saturday, 22 August at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1600 hrs, in a duel that is expected to attract thousands of supporters.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901471##The match is part of the two team’s preparations for the upcoming season, where they will both be seeking domestic and continental glory.Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated Nairobi encounter, Ssenyondo shared why it is a key fixture.Talanta Sports City Stadium nears completion (Photos)“Facing a team of AFC Leopards’ stature in Nairobi presents the exact intensity and tactical test we need before the league starts. It is not just about results; it is about building match sharpness, testing our chemistry under pressure, and ensuring the boys are physically and mentally ready for the demanding seas..