Benfica welcome Scottish side Heart of Midlothian to the Estádio da Luz for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie.The Portuguese giants head into the contest full of confidence after dismantling St. Gallen 6-2 on aggregate, including an emphatic 5-0 home victory, and will be aiming to build another commanding advantage before next week’s return leg in Scotland.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsHeart of Midlothian, meanwhile, have endured a difficult start to the season.The Scottish side were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after a heavy 6-0 aggregate defeat to Sturm Graz and also opened their domestic league campaign with a 2-1 loss to Aberdeen.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878441##Facing one of Europe’s strongest home sides will be a huge challenge, and the visitors will need a much-improved defensive display to remain in the tie.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), ThursdayVenue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, PortugalCompetition: UEFA Europa Leagu..

Barcelona have entered the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with reports claiming the Catalan giants have already held talks with the Spain international’s representatives over a potential move.According to sources close to the negotiations, Barcelona are exploring the conditions of a deal as they look to beat rivals Real Madrid to the signature of the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.Busy days in Madrid: Secret meeting fuels Rodri “betrayal” rumours?The Blaugrana believe Rodri would fit seamlessly into Hansi Flick’s project, not only because of his playing style but also due to the strong Spanish core already at the club. A move to Camp Nou would reunite the midfielder with eight teammates from Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup-winning squad: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal.Real Madrid, however, remain firmly in the picture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878430##The Athletic previously reported that Los Blancos are also working on a deal fo..

St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale are the new Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) girls’ football champions after edging 2019 winners Nyakach Girls 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final played at M-Pesa Foundation Academy Pitch A on Thursday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory handed the Trans Nzoia County side their first ever national girls’ football title, capping a memorable campaign under head coach Mary Muthoni, whose side held their nerve from the penalty spot after 120 minutes of entertaining football failed to separate the two teams.The final brought together two sides that had already faced each other in the group stage, with both showing why they had earned a place in the championship match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##Nyakach kicked off the contest and immediately looked determined to stamp their authority on the game.The Nyanza champions, boasting several national team players in their ranks, moved the ball confidently wi..

Every coach will tell you that results are never the priority in pre-season friendlies. That warm-up period is about helping players and the team find their rhythm, fine-tuning tactical patterns, and building a strong physical base for the upcoming season.However, defeats in warm-up games – especially when a club is a firm favourite – can still set off a few alarm bells and serve as a warning. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain were handed one yesterday.The reigning Champions League finalists were humbled by Spanish clubs, losing their friendlies with a combined score of 1-6! And while Arsenal fell short against the former Conference League runners-up, Real Betis 3-1, Paris Saint-Germain were stunned by the recently relegated Mallorca 3-0!Champions League winners PSG and runners-up Arsenal both suffer shock defeats on the same night 💀Mallorca smashed PSG 3-0, while Real Betis battered Arsenal 3-1 ❌ pic.twitter.com/8L7Ia2w2sF— GOAL (@goal) August 6, 2026 Even though Mikel Arteta fielded a ..

FKF Premier League side Shabana FC has explained the reasons for abandoning their Tanzania pre-season tour, and returning back to Kenya.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShabana has once again been involved in controversy after withdrawing from the scheduled pre-season tour, despite having already arrived in Tanzania.The team was scheduled to pitch camp there, as they continue to sharpen their skills ahead of the 2026/27 league season, where they will be setting their eyes for the much-coveted league title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##With online awash with the surroundings of the Tanzania trip, the club has now come out to explain the ordeals that forced their withdrawal, through their official social media accounts.“We wish to inform our supporters and stakeholders that the team travelled to Tanzania yesterday for its scheduled pre-season programme. However, on arrival, the team encountered conditions that did not meet the standards required for the team’s preparation and overall..