The fight over Julian Alvarez has officially left the transfer market and entered the boardroom.Atletico Madrid have reported Barcelona to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), accusing their La Liga rivals of acting improperly in their pursuit of the Argentina international, dramatically escalating one of the fiercest transfer sagas.The complaint reportedly centres on an alleged breach of ethical conduct between the two clubs. Barcelona are expected to appeal, setting the stage for a legal battle alongside the ongoing tug-of-war over the striker.Barca celebrates Alvarez’s statement: “It’s best for everyone if I leave Atletico”Alvarez, who is under contract with Atletico until 2030, sparked the transfer storm during the FIFA World Cup when he admitted he wanted to leave the Metropolitano.Barcelona quickly emerged as his preferred destination, with reports indicating the Catalan giants were preparing a €100 million offer after opening talks with Los Colchoneros.The Madrid club wasted ..

The 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two National Games have not even kicked off, yet several teams have already seen their dreams of national glory shattered.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith schools set to report to Thika on Friday ahead of the championships, the ongoing verification exercise has exposed widespread eligibility irregularities, leading to a wave of disqualifications across different disciplinesOn Wednesday alone, Rift Valley football champions Tenwek High School and Central Region representatives Ruthagati High School were disqualified following the verification process.##NAJAVA_MECA_9869963##In volleyball, Malava Boys are facing a similar fate, while Archbishop Njenga remains under scrutiny over the eligibility of some of its players.The developments follow a two-week audit that examined players’ academic and registration records before the start of the championships.The exercise, guided by recommendations contained in the KS..

Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Jan Diomande, Willian Estevao and… Ayyoub Bouaddi. That is the list of the five most valuable teenage footballers in the world, and only one of them is a midfielder. That is why half of Europe — or almost all of the part that can afford him — is chasing him. A player of this profile and level of talent does not appear every year: a footballer who made his Champions League debut before turning 17 and helped Lille defeat both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in Europe’s elite competition.🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐈 💎Meanwhile, the Cityzens and Lille are in advanced negotiations over a deal, @MatteMoretto adds 🗞️Lille would like to keep him on loan for one more year, whilst City hope… pic.twitter.com/DMIc8UqFAZ— 433 (@433) July 30, 2026 Lille and Manchester City have intensified negotiations over the transfer of young Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who climbed to the top of the English runners-up’s wishlist after an impressive Wo..

Kenya has moved a step closer to criminalising match-fixing after Members of Parliament passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, at its second reading, paving the way for sterner action against manipulation of sporting competitions.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe bill, sponsored by nominated MP Irene Mayaka, seeks to amend the Sports Act by introducing a comprehensive legal framework to define, investigate, and punish match-fixing and other forms of sports manipulation that threaten the integrity of competitions.If enacted, the law will empower relevant authorities to investigate match-fixing while imposing stiff penalties on offenders.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867848##Anyone found guilty will face a fine of up to Ksh1 million, imprisonment for up to one year, or both, in addition to a lifetime ban from sports.Moving the motion in the National Assembly, Mayaka argued that the current Sports Act lacks explicit provisions to criminalise sports manipulation, leaving the country expo..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has claimed there are individuals within the club working behind the scenes to force him out, saying he knows those responsible for the campaign against him but remains focused on leading the Kenyan champions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAkonnor’s remarks come amid renewed speculation over his future following the circulation of a letter addressed to club patron Eliud Owalo calling for his dismissal before the start of the new season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867727##The letter, reportedly authored by a fan identified as David Bondo, questioned the Ghanaian tactician’s ability to take Gor Mahia to the next level despite leading the club to the 2025/26 FKF Premier League title and securing qualification to the CAF Champions League.Rather than respond directly to the criticism, Akonnor suggested the opposition to his tenure extends beyond disgruntled supporters, alleging that some of the people pushing for his exit are individuals who interact wit..

AFC Leopards have continued to flex their muscles in the transfer market after completing the signing of experienced defender Kevin Luke Otiala from Kariobangi Sharks ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe acquisition further underlines Ingwe’s determination to assemble a squad capable of mounting a serious challenge for domestic honours after another season that ended without the league title.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan-eligible defender impresses in narrow pre-season defeat to LiverpoolOtiala joins the 12-time league champions after spending four seasons at Kariobangi Sharks, where he established himself as one of the league’s dependable centre-backs and eventually earned the captain’s armband. Before making his Premier League breakthrough in 2022, the defender featured for St. Joseph’s Youth Nakuru, where his consistent displays earned him a move to the top flight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867727##Confirming the transfer, AFC Leopards welcomed t..

Harambee Stars midfielder Marvin Omondi Nabwire has completed a permanent move to Zambian champions Power Dynamos from Kenya Police FC, becoming the latest Kenyan player to secure a move abroad ahead of the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOmondi was unveiled on Thursday, 30 July, as one of six new arrivals by the Kitwe-based club as they continue to strengthen their squad for the upcoming Zambia Super League campaign and the CAF Champions League.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867727##The move sees Omondi become the latest Kenyan to don the famous yellow jersey, arriving just weeks after compatriot Moses Shumah departed the club following a sensational season in which he finished as the Zambian league’s top scorer with 21 goals before earning a transfer to South African side AmaZulu.Power Dynamos confirmed that Omondi joins from FKF Premier League outfit Kenya Police FC along with five other permanent signings.AFC Leopards add steel to defense with signing of Kariobangi Shark..