SPAIN ON TOP OF THE WORLD! Ferran ruins Messi’s last dance and punishes Argentina’s abysmal display

For the second time in their history, Spain are sitting at the top of the world!Just like in 2010 against the Netherlands, they were forced to play extra time after a goalless draw, and just like 16 years ago, their match-winner was a Barcelona man – back then, Andres Iniesta, and today, Ferran Torres. And that’s where all the similarities between the two finals end.In South Africa, Spain had an opponent whose display was worthy of the final. Tonight, Spain were the only team willing to play football, seek goals, and go for the win.With all due respect for La Roja and their incredible run, seven victories and one draw, and only one goal conceded in the entire tournament, the main question should be directed at Lionel Scaloni and Argentina, and it would be short, just one word: Why?Why did you decide not to appear on the pitch? Why did you decide not to play football, but look like a bunch of MMA fighters and wrestlers? Why did you ruin the most sacred match in football?La Albiceleste b..

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Jude’s case is proof that selflessness pays off

Four days ago, Jude Bellingham was making headlines all around the world. Not because of his disappointing performance in England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina, but because of his scandalous post-match reaction and an attempt at a physical altercation with La Albiceleste’s Valentin Barco.The biggest story last night was England’s incredible 6-4 victory over France in the third-place play-off, with Thomas Tuchel’s side overshadowing Bellingham’s class act and what felt like a redemption for his previous actions.A Ten-Goal Epic in Miami as England Edge Out France in World Cup ThrillerAfter a stellar first half that gave them a 4-0 lead, England began to crumble, allowing the rivals to close the gap to 4-3 with about half an hour remaining.Still, instead of Les Bleus’ complete comeback, the Three Lions were awarded a late penalty to seal the deal. Given that the team captain and first-choice penalty taker, Harry Kane, was on the bench, it was Bellingham’s turn to step up, take the penalty, an..

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Kenyan javelin star targets strong finish in final Commonwealth Games appearance

Kenyan javelin legend Julius Yego is under no illusions on the level of opposition he will have to overcome, should he enjoy a fairytale finish to what he believes will be his last Commonwealth Games appearance later this month.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsYego, 37, is among Kenya’s standout athletes who will feature at the forthcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games, scheduled for Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.Having dominated the event for more than two decades, dating back to the year 2006 when he won the national junior title and broke the Kenyan junior record, Yego is with no doubts right in the sunset years of his career, a fact that has not been lost on him heading back into the venue that gave him his first international gold medal.Kenyan Javelin icon Julius Yego announces retirement timeline”I was in Glasgow in 2014, and I won, so I am going back to pick it up from there,” Yego told The Star during his final set of preparations at Kasarani S..

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Kenya Police technical director on how club will cope with exit of Abud Omar, other key players

Kenya Police FC Technical Director Bashatir Mnyama has appealed to the club’s supporters to remain patient, insisting the management is making significant progress in strengthening the squad ahead of the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season.Mnyama’s assurance comes amid growing anxiety among sections of the club’s faithful following a wave of departures during the ongoing transfer window, with the Law Enforcers yet to officially unveil any new signings.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe former league champions have sanctioned the exits of several players as part of a squad restructuring exercise. Those who have left by mutual consent include: Ambrose Sifuna, Enock Masinza, Awesu Ally Awesu, Chris Opondo, David Owino, Tobias Omondi and Alvin Mang’eni.Meanwhile, defender Daniel Sakari and winger David Odhiambo have completed moves to Gor Mahia, while Harambee Stars midfielder Marvin Nabwire is on the verge of joining Zambian champions Power Dynamos. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Add..

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US athlete credits Kenyan legend for inspiring him to career-best win at London Diamond League

USA athlete Brandon Miller has credited Kenya’s David Rudisha for inspiring him ahead of his 800m personal best time at the London Diamond League on Saturday, 18 July.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMiller, off a brilliant victory at the Prefontaine Classic on 3 July, stepped it up a notch at the London Stadium on Saturday, soundly beating a stacked field to romp away to a victory that improved his career-best time in the two-lap event by almost a second to 1:42.19.Timing his race to near-perfection, the understated 24-year-old broke out from mid-field to close down Kenyan Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi with 200m to go, clinching fourth consecutive victory.©Getty ImagesUnbeknownst to many, Miller had been keenly observing one of the greatest 800m runners in history, including watching his record-breaking run on the very morning of the race.“Feels absolutely amazing to have run on the same track David Rudisha ran 14 years ago,” Miller told Citius Mag after the race, refe..

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