Chelsea have signed Pep – but not the one most football fans might immediately think of.The Blues have completed the signing of Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano, with the 28-year-old putting pen to paper on a contract that runs until 2031.Chavarria arrives after Chelsea made strengthening the left side of defence a priority following Marc Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid. Welcome to Chelsea, Pep. ☕️ pic.twitter.com/oq1KPncIzs— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 12, 2026 With Jorrel Hato the only recognised senior left-back, the Rayo defender quickly emerged as the club’s first-choice target.”I’m so excited to get started,” Chavarria said after the move was confirmed. “Chelsea are one of the biggest clubs in the world. It is a big opportunity, but I am prepared and will work hard to help the team achieve success.”The Spaniard spent his entire career in Spanish football, making 125 appearances for Rayo Vallecano after joining from Real Zaragoza in 2022.##NAJAVA_MECA_9891296..

Harambee Stars midfielder William Lenkupae has completed a move to United States-based FC Tulsa, joining the USL Championship outfit for the remainder of the 2026 season.FC Tulsa announced the arrival of the Kenyan international from Finnish side Vaasan Palloseura (VPS), subject to league and federation approval.“FC Tulsa announced today that it has signed midfielder William Wilson for the rest of the 2026 season, pending league and federation approval,” the club announced.The 24-year-old midfielder is expected to be available for his debut when Tulsa travel to face New Mexico United on Saturday, August 15.”He will be available for selection on Saturday, August 15 against New Mexico United.” the club further disclosed. Welcoming the Kenyan to Tulsa, the club’s Sporting Director and General Manager Caleb Sewell described Lenkupae as a versatile and energetic midfielder who can contribute in several positions.“We’re delighted to welcome Will and his fiancée to Tulsa. Will is an aggressiv..

The Los Angeles Lakers are about to change hands again – and the numbers are simply jaw-dropping.Just 14 months after Mark Walter acquired the NBA giants at a record $10 billion valuation, the Lakers are being sold to a group led by former Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Joshua Kushner for a staggering $12.5 billion. The deal, which still requires NBA approval, would set a new record for the most valuable sports franchise ever.The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner for $12 billion, per @espn.It’s the most-expensive sale of a U.S. sports team in history. pic.twitter.com/NIV1rHSuGU— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 12, 2026 In other words, the Lakers’ valuation has soared by $2.5 billion in just over a year.Walter’s brief spell as majority owner began in 2025, when he agreed to take control from the Buss family in a deal that itself shattered the previous record for a sports franchise sale.Now Iger and Kushner are prepared to..

Kenyatta University’s, Blak Blad, have received a timely boost ahead of this weekend’s Kabeberi 7s after securing a sponsorship deal with Madison Life Assurance.The partnership comes at a crucial time for the university side as they continue their preparations for the third leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMadison Life Assurance’s support extends beyond traditional branding, with the insurer committing to equip the team with new playing kits, training gear, medical equipment and supplies, while also providing medical insurance cover for the players.The partnership will also focus on the players’ future away from the game through financial wellness and literacy programmes designed to help the student-athletes manage their finances and prepare for life after rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9892481##Blak Blad head coach Benard Rotich described the sponsorship as a transformative moment for the club, saying it reflects the direction the team has been ..

Lionel Messi has opened his heart following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, admitting he is now questioning how much longer he can continue his professional career.Jorge died in Rosario last Saturday at the age of 68, leaving the Argentina captain and Inter Miami star to cope with the loss of one of the most important figures in his life.In an emotional letter shared on social media, Messi revealed that his father had urged him to play at the 2026 World Cup despite his deteriorating health.Messi’s father Jorge passes away age 68Lionel Messi shared a powerful statement on social media regarding his father’s death 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/KyveryxPxD— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 12, 2026 Jorge was unable to attend the tournament, and Messi admitted that reaching the final became an additional motivation as he hoped his father would recover in time to see him play.”We made it to the final and you couldn’t be there. I wanted to win it to bring it to you and show you a new one. I couldn’t, my ..

AFC Leopards made the most of their experience to beat Kakamega Homeboyz 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at Bukhungu Stadium on Wednesday, 12 August. Homeboyz, using the match to further assess their new-look squad ahead of the 2026-2027 season, started Ibrahim Joshua in attack alongside Timothy Ndayala and Moses Mudavadi.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAFC Leopards, meanwhile, relied on James Kinyanjui and Tyson Otieno in the attacking areas as they looked to test a Homeboyz side that was content to sit deep and absorb pressure.Leopards created several opportunities in the opening exchanges but were wasteful in front of goal, allowing Homeboyz to remain level despite spending long periods without possession.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889542##Joshua came closest to breaking the deadlock for the hosts around the quarter-hour mark. The forward found himself in a promising position but was checked by Kevin Otiala before he could get his effort away.The two sides went into the break level at ..

Kirangari High School rugby coach Collins Onyango believes his first experience of coaching young players at Mathare Rugby Foundation laid the foundation for his rapid rise in the sport.He hit a new level, in his coaching career, after making his first appearance at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national games last week.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAt just 25, Onyango was the youngest rugby coach at the national championships held at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika.Kirangari were also making their maiden appearance at the national stage.The school had never taken its rugby team that far before, but the debutants exceeded expectations by reaching the quarter-finals and finishing seventh overall.His coaching journey began shortly after completing form four, when Mathare Rugby Foundation, established in 2018 by former KCB Rugby and Kenya Sevens player Maxwell Omondi, gave him an opportunity to work with its junior teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_9892481##At t..

What do Arne Slot and Erik ten Hag have in common? They both turned down the chance to take over the Netherlands national team.Apart from the two Dutchmen, Peter Bosz, Michael Reiziger, Louis van Gaal, and even Pep Guardiola were linked with the vacancy left by Ronald Koeman’s departure. However, as things stand, the new Oranje manager looks set to be a Spaniard.According to the Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Xavi Hernandez and Roberto Martinez are currently leading candidates to take charge of the Netherlands.Xavi and Roberto Martínez have emerged as candidates for the Netherlands job. 🇳🇱The Dutch FA have already held talks with both managers, with a decision expected in the coming days. 🔜 pic.twitter.com/IXFVR5dCca— SPORF (@Sporf) August 12, 2026 The Barcelona icon has recently emerged as a strong option, despite having relatively modest coaching experience, having managed Qatari side Al-Sadd for two years before taking charge of his boyhood club, Barca, from November 2021 – when he also..

The Englishification of Inter continues. After John Stones, the Nerazzurri are very close to completing a deal with Tottenham for Djed Spence, while Liverpool has opened the door to negotiations over Curtis Jones. Inter have formally put a 30 euros million offer on the table for the England international full-back. Tottenham are demanding 35 million plus bonuses. Given the relatively small gap between the offer and the asking price, it is quite possible that the two clubs will find a compromise within the next 24 hours. Liverpool has signalled to Inter that it is willing to negotiate over Jones, lowering its initial asking price by around ten percent — from 40 to 35–36 million euros. Inter, however, have no intention of going beyond 30 million, bonuses included, for the English midfielder, whose contract expires next May.🚨 Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan are negotiating a deal for Djed Spence, with the defender keen on joining Inter.The Serie A champions want a new right-back after s..