Whatever happened between Man United and Ederson? Not even he knows

Atalanta midfielder Ederson has spoken about the reasons behind the breakdown of his proposed move to Manchester United earlier this summer, admitting that he remains unsure about exactly what caused the deal to fall apart.The 27-year-old was expected to join the Red Devils in a £39 million transfer as part of their plans to reshape the midfield. However, United unexpectedly abandoned the deal in early July after concerns emerged from Ederson’s initial medical, which reportedly highlighted an issue with his knee.The Brazilian has since committed his future to Atalanta by signing a new contract, but he admits he still does not fully understand why his move to Old Trafford failed to materialise.🚨🚨🎙️| Éderson speaks on his failed transfer to Manchester United for the first time:“Honestly, I do not know what happened.“I’ve always had offers and interest from other clubs, and I could have moved to another English club.“The medical checks went fine, but I don’t know… pic.twitter.com/wzGyIXll..

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Defending champions Obiri and Kipruto to headline historic 2026 New York City Marathon

Kenyan stars Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto will return to defend their titles at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon after being confirmed among the elite athletes for the race’s historic 50th edition.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsRace organisers, New York Road Runners (NYRR), announced a world-class professional field for the Sunday, 1 November event, which is expected to welcome close to 60,000 participants. This year’s race marks 50 years since the marathon expanded to its iconic five-borough course in 1976.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901490##Obiri heads back to New York looking to continue her love affair with the course after producing a record-breaking performance in 2025. The two-time champion stormed to victory in 2:19:51, erasing a course record that had stood for more than two decades.The Kenyan has enjoyed another impressive season, highlighted by a runner-up finish at the London Marathon, where she clocked a personal best of 2:15:53.Kipyegon to miss ultimate championships..

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Bizarre incident: Fan invades the pitch and injures Juventus star

Juventus’ final pre-season test ahead of the new campaign, against their reserve side Juventus Next Gen, descended into complete chaos and controversy, with defender Federico Gatti suffering an injury in the middle of the disorder.The traditional fixture in Turin was brought to a halt at half-time after a large number of supporters stormed onto the pitch in an uncontrolled rush, hoping to get shirts and autographs from their favourite players.Juventus’ Federico Gatti is said to not be at his best from a muscular point of view following this TACKLE from a Juventus fan as fans pitch invaded their final friendly game.Gatti could now miss their opening Serie A fixture on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/mcenSmGliT— george (@StokeyyG2) August 19, 2026 The first team were leading 2-0 at the time, thanks to goals from Francisco Conceição and Weston McKennie, while head coach Luciano Spalletti made wholesale changes during the interval. However, the second half never got underway as the pitch was sudde..

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KCB complete move for young NSL striker

FKF Premier League side KCB FC have completed the signing of promising forward Alfred Ratolo from National Super League outfit Soy United, marking a major step up in the 19-year-old striker’s burgeoning career.Ratolo joins the Bankers after an impressive debut campaign in the second tier, where he emerged as one of Soy United’s leading attacking figures. He was particularly influential as the Likuyani-based side returned to the NSL after a four-year absence, scoring the decisive goal in their 1-0 playoff victory over Bumbani Stars that sealed promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901539##The youngster continued his progress in the NSL, finishing the 2025/26 campaign as Soy United’s leading scorer. Coach Jeffers Odongo singled him out for special praise at the end of the season, revealing that Ratolo had scored 12 goals from open play.“This is a national team player. He will fit into the shoes of Dennis Oliech and Michael Olunga if he continues to work hard,” Odongo said of the forward.Ratolo’s goal..

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Floyd Wabwire named in star-studded squad for prestigious USA tournament

KCB Rugby Club will be without one of their most dangerous attacking weapons at this weekend’s Driftwood 7s after Kenya international Floyd Wabwire was named in a star-studded RugbyTown USA squad for the 2026 RugbyTown 7s tournament in Glendale, Colorado.Wabwire is already in the United States ahead of the three-day competition, which will be held from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23 at Infinity Park.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901539##The KCB speedster is the only Kenyan in the 13-man RugbyTown USA squad, which boasts a wealth of international experience from the United States, New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa.He will line up alongside Americans Nick Feakes, Jack Wendling, Dalton Musselman and Ross Depperschmidt; New Zealanders Jacob McKinnon, Danny Tusitala, Sam Chapman, Charles Gemmel, JJ Taulagi and Tom Maiava; South African Chris Schoeman; and Samoa’s John Tia.Wabwire heads to the United States after playing a key role in KCB’s triumph at the Kabeberi 7s, where the bankers lifted the..

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Bayern’s relief – Musiala can play and does not need a replacement

It was an unsettling and rather shocking situation, especially after Jamal Musiala suffered a second collapse during the match against Heidenheim, which sparked serious concern across German football. However, based on the latest information, the 23-year-old Bayern star’s career does not appear to be under threat at this stage.The Germany international and Bayern’s prized attacking talent first collapsed on August 15 during the friendly against RB Leipzig in Munich. The incident occurred towards the end of the game, with reports from inside the club initially suggesting that there was “nothing serious” and that the episode had been triggered by the extremely difficult playing conditions, particularly the heat and humidity.🚨EXCL | Clear decision at FC Bayern: No replacement for Jamal Musiala planned.100% support for Musiala. The club are giving him the time and patience he needs.FC Bayern also have several alternatives for the No. 10 position, including Lennart Karl, Ismael Saibari and ..

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KRRA defends referees amid growing criticism in National Sevens Circuit

The Kenya Rugby Referees Association (KRRA) has come out in defence of match officials following increasing criticism of refereeing decisions during the ongoing National Sevens Circuit.Referees have found themselves under intense scrutiny throughout the competition, with fans, players and coaches regularly taking to social media to question contentious decisions made during matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901539##Every tournament weekend, particularly on Sunday evenings and Mondays, social media platforms are flooded with video clips highlighting incidents where supporters believe referees made incorrect calls. Coaches have also been seen confronting officials after matches to seek clarification on key decisions that influenced the results.The growing frustration has sparked a wider debate on the standard of officiating in Kenyan rugby, with some calling for greater investment in match officials rather than simply criticising their performances.Nondescripts RFC captain Ronnie Omondi was among t..

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Someone has to arrive too – Manu Kone caught Man City’s attention

Manchester City have endured a remarkably busy few days in the transfer market, with two high-profile departures confirmed from the Etihad. Rodri has completed his move to Barcelona, while Tijjani Reijnders has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah, bringing City €120 million in guaranteed income. At the same time, the Premier League giants continue to work on the ambitious signing of Ayoub Bouaddi and are now considering another addition to their midfield.🚨 LATEST: Manchester City have identified Roma’s Manu Koné as a potential midfield signing. 🇫🇷🔄The 25-year-old – who is known for his dynamism and excels off the ball – is on the list of City’s targets before the transfer window closes.Roma have reportedly set an asking… pic.twitter.com/ZrHCFlSshx— Man City Fever (@mancityfever2) August 19, 2026 According to an exclusive report from the Daily Mail, Roma star Manu Kone has emerged as a potential target for the reigning Premier League side. The 25-year-old French international impressed..

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Gor Mahia assistant captain warns FKFPL teams over promoted Migori Youth

Gor Mahia assistant captain Michael Kibwage has backed newly promoted Migori Youth to make a strong impression in the FKF Premier League, describing the club as a side capable of taking the top flight by storm.The experienced defender was impressed by Migori’s organisation, squad depth and approach during their Green Legacy Cup clash against Gor Mahia at Nyayo National Stadium, where the two sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw before the reigning champions prevailed 4-3 on post-match penalties.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901539##Migori twice took the lead through new signings Dennis Oguta and Philemon Nyakwaka, only for Gor Mahia to fight back on both occasions through Paul Odhiambo and Ebenezer Asssiafu, forcing the contest into a shootout.Despite missing out on the trophy, the National Super League (NSL) champions earned plenty of praise from Kibwage, who believes their performance was a strong indication of what they could offer once the league begins.”It was a nice experience facing Migori Yo..

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Inter’s anglicisation: Liverpool kid at the Meazza

Skipping the friendly matches against Monaco and Como was a sign of things to come. It was clear that Inter were stepping up their efforts and that Liverpool were getting closer to agreeing a deal. The green light finally came last night! The English giants have agreed to sell Curtis Jones to Inter!🚨 BREAKING! 💣Inter agree deal to sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool, HERE WE GO! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Verbal agreement in place at €35m package fee from Liverpool, agreement also with the player and medical being planned next. 🤝ℹ️ @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/yAwZZumIC7— Polymarket FC (@PolymarketFC) August 19, 2026 t>The Italian champions first made their move for the midfielder, who has spent his entire career with the Reds, back in early June. At the time, Liverpool were demanding €40 million, while Inter’s €25 million offer was swiftly rejected.However, it was always known that the Nerazzurri had not given up, and they have now finally convinced the Anfield giants, with the deal worth €30 million gu..

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