Real Madrid have completed the signing of Marc Cucurella just hours before Spain begin their World Cup campaign, and attention is already turning to whether another former Chelsea star could be next through the door.According to reports from Spain, negotiations between Madrid and Chelsea accelerated quickly in recent days, resulting in Cucurella’s arrival. That development has sparked speculation that Enzo Fernandez could soon become the next target.🚨Enzo Fernández has reportedly given the green light for a potential move to Real Madrid and is said to be open to leaving Chelsea, with the London club valuing him at around £120 million.There are also claims that Fernández’s representatives are working behind the scenes as… pic.twitter.com/qetEwiMsEu— MatchDay Central (@MatchDCentral) June 15, 2026 The biggest obstacle remains the financial package required to secure the Argentine midfielder. Chelsea are believed to value Fernandez at around £120 million, meaning any deal would require a ..

When France arrived at the 2002 World Cup as reigning champions, expectations were sky-high. Les Bleus had conquered the world on home soil in 1998 and followed it up by winning Euro 2000, making them one of the most feared teams in international football.Drawn alongside Senegal, Denmark and Uruguay, the French were expected to cruise through the group stage. Their first opponents, Senegal, were making their World Cup debut and appeared to be little more than a warm-up assignment on paper.Instead, they produced one of the tournament’s greatest upsets.A solitary goal from Papa Bouba Diop secured a famous 1-0 victory for the African side in Seoul, stunning the football world and immediately putting France under pressure. The shock result set the tone for a disastrous campaign for the holders, who failed to win a single match and crashed out at the bottom of the group. Senegal, meanwhile, rode the momentum all the way to the quarter-finals.More than two decades later, the two nations meet..

Some footballers build careers around goals. Others become known for trophies, spectacular assists or international appearances. Vincent Wanga has, however, built his reputation on something far rarer. Promotion.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Migori Youth defender has become one of the most remarkable success stories in Kenyan football after helping a third club earn promotion to the FKF Premier League. Having previously achieved the feat with Kisumu All Stars and APS Bomet, Wanga has now added Migori Youth to an exclusive list of teams he has helped reach the country’s top flight. For a centre-back, it is an extraordinary achievement.FKF announces when unqualified tacticians will pursue CAF coaching coursesThree promotions. Three different clubs. Three different journeys. Yet for Wanga, the latest triumph may be the most satisfying of them all.Migori Youth’s National Super League (NSL) title-winning campaign will be remembered as one of the greatest seasons in the clu..

For months, there had been uncertainty over whether Real Madrid would part ways not only with David Alaba this summer, but also with Antonio Rudiger. That question has now been answered once and for all. The German defender is staying, with both sides agreeing to continue their partnership for at least another year.Real Madrid have long maintained a policy of offering players over the age of 30 only one-year contract extensions. Rudiger, now 33, reportedly pushed for a two-year deal, but the club stood firm on its position. In the end, the centre-back accepted Madrid’s terms and signed an extension that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 30, 2027. The agreement was officially confirmed by the club.🚨🇩🇪 OFFICIAL: Real Madrid confirm new deal for Toni Rüdiger, as revealed. ✅🔐Agreement signed until June 2027, here wirh Sahr Senesie, Hasan Cetinkaya and Alexander Bergweiler from HCM Sports Management after the official signature.Deal approved by José Mourinho. pic.twitter.com..

Herve Renard was supposed to lead the Saudi Arabian national team to the World Cup but the Saudis dismissed him. Still, a strange twist of fate sent him to Mexico after all he was hired by Tunisia today. Strange indeed, because the Carthage Eagles parted ways with Sabri Lamouchi “only” because of a heavy 5–1 defeat to Sweden in the opening round, which significantly reduced the Africans’ chances of reaching the knockout stage. Tunisia still has matches against Japan and the Netherlands ahead of them, and therefore still has hope of advancing, which is why the federation opted for such a drastic move.World Cup chaos: Tunisia axe Lamouchi after just one match?!Renard is set to arrive in Mexico on Tuesday, where Tunisia’s base camp is located, to lead his first training session. He will be accompanied by new members of his coaching staff, including former Tunisian international Wahbi Khazri, who had himself been mentioned as a possible replacement for Lamouchi. Instead of appointing the f..

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced the resumption of Confederation of African Football (CAF) coaching courses beginning July 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening technical capacity and coaching standards across the country.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a communication published on the federation’s official platforms, FKF confirmed that both new coaching courses and refresher programmes will be rolled out across all CAF licence categories, including CAF A, B, C and D. The federation further noted that the refresher courses are in line with CAF Coaching Convention Regulations, which require coaches to periodically renew their licences. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9801995##According to FKF, coaches whose CAF licences were issued more than three years ago must undertake the prescribed refresher courses to maintain the validity of their qualifications and remain compliant with continental licensing requirements.”CAF coaching courses will resume from July 2026, wit..

Supposedly everyone is equal, but not everyone receives the same treatment. Some get special treatment—and not the pleasant kind. What it would be like became apparent as national teams arrived on North American soil. The Uzbeks were “shaken down to their underwear,” and the Uruguayans went through something similar. On the eve of their opening World Cup match, they were humiliated. Ahead of their game against Saudi Arabia in Miami, they were treated in Florida as if they were drug traffickers. The Uruguayan team bus arrived at the stadium, and the players were subjected to security checks. After getting off the bus, they had to unload their belongings so that sniffer dogs could inspect the luggage. Meanwhile, they stood quietly in line, waiting for the police officers to complete the procedure.🚨 ACCUEIL ULTRA-SÉCURISÉ POUR L’URUGUAY AUX ÉTATS-UNIS ! 😳🇺🇾Chiens détecteurs de drogue et d’explosifs, contrôles renforcés… la Celeste a été accueillie sous haute surveillance…(@AlbertOrtegaE..

The 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League’s best scoring midfielder, Joseph Mwangi, is eyeing return to the top tier ahead of the new campaign.Mwangi spent the second leg of the concluded 2025-2026 term with National Super League (NSL)side, Nairobi City Stars.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHe joined Simba wa Nairobi after a brief stint with the 2018 Mozzart Bet Cup winners, Kariobangi Sharks, whom he joined last year.The transfer to City Stars saw him reunite with coach Salim Babu whom he had previously worked under at Nzoia Sugar FC. With his contract with City Stars set to expire this month, the attacking midfielder is eager to prove himself again in the top flight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9803105##His transfer from Sharks to City Stars wad aimed at giving him more playing time, having struggled to break to the starting team at the William Muluya- coached side.Although he is yet to receive offers, Mwangi believes that he still has the legs to compete at the top tier an..