National men’s volleyball team, Wafalme Stars are putting in final touches in their preparations for the CAVB Zonal Qualifiers set for Monday, 1 through to Saturday, 6 June at Lugogo arena, Kampala Uganda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHead coach Gideon Tarus has trimmed his provisional squad down to 16, from the initial 25, with two more set to be dropped before the team’s departure. The tactician is confident of a strong performance and qualification for the continental showpiece set for September.The competition in Kampala also serves as the first step for LA2028 Olympic Games qualification as well as the 2027 FIVB World Championship set for USA.Talanta Stadium project faces fresh risk of delaysTarus’ squad has, however, elicited mixed reactions as key players, led by former Stars captain Enock Mogeni have been dropped. Also missing are veteran libero Sam Juma, opposite hitter Joshua Kimaru and centre player Shadrack Misiko, in-form Stephen Maluki,Bethwell Kiplagat,Elvi..

Simply unbeatable, unbreakable, unbelievable!Unai Emery has done it again, winning his fifth Europa League, whose acronym, UEL, should stand for Unai Emery League. The Spaniard led Aston Villa to a fully deserved 3-0 landslide triumph in Istanbul against Freiburg, thus proving once again there’s no other coach in the world who can guarantee you silverware in the second-best European competition.Unai Emery’s Europa League Final Record – 5 Wins, 1 Loss. Uefa Emery League 🇪🇸 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PVGBnJRKiq— Pitch Yarns (@pitch_yarns) May 20, 2026 With control and confidence, the former European champions outplayed the Bundesliga team, making them appear much weaker than the dominant Aston Villa side.After a bit of a patient, slow start to the game, the Premier League lot shifted gear and ran over poor Germans, whose fans were sensationally passionate and vocal from the kick-off.Alas, not even that 12th player could have rescued Freiburg’s starting XI. Once they had fallen into the hands of r..

Casemiro appears to be heading toward the next chapter of his career – and it could see him lining up alongside Lionel Messi in Miami, The Athletic reports on Wednesday night.Sources close to the negotiations say Inter Miami has emerged as the Brazilian midfielder’s preferred destination after leaving Manchester United, with talks between both sides already advancing.The move is not straightforward, though.Casemiro torn – Ronaldo urges him to skip Messi and join his projectUnder MLS regulations, LA Galaxy currently owns Casemiro’s ‘discovery rights’ – a league mechanism designed to prevent multiple clubs from negotiating with the same player at once. The Galaxy had reportedly spent months trying to convince the former Real Madrid star to move to Los Angeles, including presenting multiple contract offers.Despite that, Casemiro’s focus now seems firmly set on South Florida.MLS insiders expect the dispute to eventually be resolved through compensation, much like the situation involving Ma..

Wolfsburg face a crucial Bundesliga relegation playoff clash against Paderborn, who are aiming for a return to the top flight after six years away. The match will take place at the Volkswagen Arena on Thursday night.Wolfsburg narrowly avoided automatic relegation after finishing 16th in the Bundesliga, while Paderborn missed direct promotion from Bundesliga 2 only on goal difference.Despite inconsistent recent form, both teams showed signs of improvement on the final matchday, setting up a competitive encounter.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsWolfsburg’s recent form has been inconsistent, though they ended the campaign with an important 3-1 away victory against St. Pauli.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757858##Across their last five matches, the Wolves scored six goals and conceded five, recording two wins, two draws, and one defeat.Defensive instability remains their biggest concern, with only one clean sheet registered in their last 26 matches overall. Home form has also been worrying, esp..

Lamine Yamal is expected to miss the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury that continues to delay his recovery, dealing an early blow to Spain ahead of the tournament.According to sources close to the situation, the 18-year-old is almost certain to miss Spain’s opening group-stage clash against Cape Verde on June 15 and remains a serious doubt for the second fixture against Saudi Arabia six days later.🚨✅OFFICIAL: Spain World Cup final squad announced🇪🇸As Lamine Yamal misses out due to… See below pic.twitter.com/p6NHX9YhHN— BigMoh jr (@Koladoskidculer) May 20, 2026 The injury was sustained during Barcelona’s La Liga victory over Celta Vigo last month – a setback that prematurely ended another extraordinary season for one of world football’s brightest young stars.Spain’s federation has reportedly been working closely with Barcelona throughout the recovery process, with medical staff regularly travelling to Catalonia to monitor Yamal’s condition and coordi..

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a controlled 1-0 victory over AS FAR in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final through a performance shaped by structural superiority, left-sided overloads and intelligent possession management.While the scoreline remained narrow, the tactical balance of the match consistently leaned toward the South African side, who manipulated AS FAR’s compact defensive block through rotations, width occupation and midfield support structures. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsMamelodi Sundowns began the match in what could best be described as a 1-3-2-5 structure in possession. Ronwen Williams operated behind a back three consisting of Khuliso Mudau, Khulumani Ndamane, and Keanu Cupido.Aubrey Modiba played as an extremely aggressive left-sided wingback, often advancing into the final line alongside Tashreeq Mathews, who drifted between the left touchline and left half-space.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757965##Brayan Leon occupied the central striker role, while Kutlwa..

For years, Cicinho looked like he had everything – spells with Real Madrid and AS Roma, appearances for Brazil and a career many could only dream of. Behind the scenes, though, the former right-back was fighting a battle that nearly destroyed him.Now 45, Cicinho has spoken openly about the alcohol addiction that consumed much of his life, admitting football and drinking became the two defining forces of his existence.”I destroyed myself with alcohol,” he told Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport. “I tried beer when I was 13 and fell in love with it like it was a woman. The older I got, the more I drank.”Marcelo, Roberto Carlos e Cicinho.Real Madrid 2007.Nostálgico! pic.twitter.com/UYYrY25IMC— Futebol Nostálgico! (@futnostalgico) November 21, 2024 What makes his story even more astonishing is that, while starring for some of Europe’s biggest clubs, he says he was secretly living a double life built around alcohol, cigarettes and sleepless nights.His most shocking confession came from his..

Triple Olympic medalist Femke Broeders-Bol will line up for her first outdoor 800m race of her career at the Golden Spike Ostrava on Tuesday, 16 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBol, who switched to the two-lap event shortly after winning her second World Championship title over 400m hurdles last year, will be making only her second appearance over the distance since.🇳🇱 Femke Bol to make her outdoor 800m debut at the Golden Spike Ostrava meet on June 16th. Her only race of the 2026 indoor season was a 1:59.07 in Metz, France on Feb. 8th. She broke the Dutch indoor national record. The outdoor 800m record is 1:55.54 by Ellen van Langen in… pic.twitter.com/cxXFjLOyxF— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) May 19, 2026 The 26-year-old made a promising start to life in the new event at a World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Metz on 8 February, clocking a personal best time of 1:59.07.The time made rounds as it also set a national record, with Broeders-Bol becoming the first ..