Unexpected news is coming from Colombia: James Rodriguez may be close to retirement!At least that’s what he allegedly told his current club, Minnesota United, according to the journalist Felipe Sierra on the Es Un Hecho show.“In Minnesota, they understand that while there is a possibility of extending the contract for another six months, James Rodríguez’s option, which he has already communicated to Minnesota United, is to retire from football after the World Cup. It’s a consideration he has already shared with the club,” he said via AS Colombia.🚨 James Rodríguez is reportedly planning to RETIRE from football after the World Cup with Colombia. 😢💔🇨🇴 The playmaker will turn 35 during the tournament itself and is said to have already informed Minnesota of his decision. ⚠️An incredible career could be coming to an end… pic.twitter.com/a7cT8wHiI4— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 9, 2026 The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich superstar joined the MLS side in February as a free ag..

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It’s that time of year when the managers of the national teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup start announcing their preliminary squads. One of the first to take on this tricky challenge has been the boss of the reigning World Champions, Argentina.Lionel Scaloni announced the list of 55 players who could make La Albiceleste’s WC squad, though the media in Argentina claim 22 names are certain to make the cut, with the remaining four spots still up for grabs.🇦🇷 ARGENTINA’S 55-MAN PRELIMINARY SQUAD | 2026 WORLD CUP 🏆GOALKEEPERSEmiliano Martínez – Aston VillaGerónimo Rulli – Olympique de MarseilleJuan Musso – Atlético de MadridWalter Benítez – Crystal PalaceFacundo Cambeses – Racing ClubSantiago Beltran – River Plate… pic.twitter.com/FSQWO8tl4g— Olt Sports (@oltsport_) May 11, 2026 Compared to the team that won the 2022 World Cup, 20 players are there, while six have been omitted – the most high-profile one being Paulo Dybala, apart from Angel Di Maria, who retired from the nat..

USM Alger secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Zamalek SC in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, a match defined by contrasting tactical identities and a chaotic, VAR-dominated climax at the end.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a contest that pitted Alger’s expansive, high-tempo possession game against Zamalek’s disciplined defensive structure, the North African giants played out a technical chess match with continental silverware at stake. This analysis explores the structural mechanisms, pressing triggers, and rotational build-up play that eventually allowed USM Alger to exploit a singular moment of defensive instability.##NAJAVA_MECA_9735022##USM Alger lined up in a dynamic 4-1-2-3 formation, designed to maximise width and interior overloads.Benbot Oussama started in goal, protected by a backline of Radouani Saadi and Haithem Loucif at fullback, with Hocine Dehiri and Che Malone Jnr as the central pairing. Merili acted as the defensive anchor, sitting behind..

Celta Vigo will continue their pursuit of Champions League football when they welcome Levante to Balaidos on Tuesday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe visitors, meanwhile, are searching for a second consecutive win to boost their LaLiga survival hopes.Celta Vigo have recovered from a rough spell impressively, winning their last two league matches against Atletico Madrid and Elche.##NAJAVA_MECA_9741867##Across their previous six matches in all competitions, they recorded two wins and four defeats, scoring six goals while conceding 10.Their recent home form has been inconsistent, suffering defeats against Freiburg and Real Oviedo before beating Elche 3-1.Away from home, however, they secured a huge 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid last time out.Charlton provide transfer update on Collins Sichenje after injury-ravaged seasonBorja Iglesias remains their biggest attacking threat with 14 league goals this season, while young winger Williot Swedberg continues to provide energy i..

The biggest (positive) surprise this season in Ligue 1 was Lens. The club from the north of France will finish second but was a contender for the title at one point and even hold the first place. Coach Pierre Sage made an excellent job with his players and among them one name stands above all – Mamadou Sangare. The Malian international had a great season and won this year’s Marc-Vivien Foe award, which means he is officially the best African player in Ligue 1 for 2026. The Lens midfielder had 313 points, ahead of the Senegalese duo Lamine Camara ( AS Monaco ) and Moussa Niakhate ( Olympique Lyonnais ), who received 94 and 84 points respectively. Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi (SCO Angers) narrowly missed out on a podium finish for this year’s award which is given every year by RFI and France 24.𝑅𝐶 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑝𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖 🇲🇱Étincelant tout au long de cette campagne 2025/26 de @Ligue1, Mamadou Sangaré remporte le prix Marc-Vivien Foé récompensant le meilleur joueur africain du Championnat de..

The 2025/26 FKF Premier League season has once again delivered its fair share of drama, intensity, and surprises, and while some players have risen to the occasion, inspiring their teams with standout performances, others who were once among the league’s top performers have struggled to recreate the same impact this campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFor several players, this season has been defined by inconsistency, injuries, tactical changes, and a noticeable loss of confidence.Football is a game of fine margins, and the difference between a brilliant season and a disappointing one can often be influenced by factors beyond the spotlight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9741888##As the campaign has progressed, attention has increasingly turned to several high-profile players whose form has dipped significantly compared to the heights they reached last season.Last term, these players were among the standout names in the FKF Premier League. They dictated games, scored crucial goals, crea..

English Championship side Charlton Athletic have confirmed that Kenyan defender Collins Sichenje remains part of the club’s plans for next season despite enduring an injury-hit debut campaign in England.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Addicks issued their end-of-season squad update following the conclusion of the 2025/26 campaign, confirming that Sichenje is among the players retained ahead of the upcoming season.The towering Harambee Stars defender joined Charlton during the January transfer window from FK Vojvodina and quickly showed glimpses of his potential at the heart of the defence before injuries disrupted his progress.PLAYER ANALYSIS: How Kevin Wangaya has strengthened control, balance in Nairobi United’s midfieldSichenje’s spell at The Valley began promisingly after he made his debut against Southampton on Saturday, 21 February, featuring for 89 minutes in an impressive outing. He then made another appearance against West Bromwich Albion, coming on as a substi..

Dr. Madelta Glenda and Dr. Victor Ngani are the new winners of the Kiambu Open Chess Championship.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIt was a remarkable comeback for the two medics who had earlier struggled to make a mark on the local scene.John Kamaisi claims 2026 NCBA Kiambu Open titleThe two-day event was held at Zetech University College and brought together more than 200 players.For Glenda, who won the ladies category, it had been a long time since she finished on the podium and going into the weekend’s event, she dug deep to emerge victorious with an impressive 5.5 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9741867##Glenda is a former World Amateur Chess Champion- a feat she achieved in 2021 in Greece. She also won the Africa Amateur Chess Championships held in Mombasa in 2022.“It is great to be back, and this event was very tough,” she said. Glenda collected Ksh30,000 for her victory. Nashipae Bella finished runners-up in the ladies category, walking away with Ksh10,000, after finishing with..

For the first time in the club’s history, Barcelona had a chance to clinch the title against the fiercest rivals, Real Madrid, and they made the most of it, comfortably beating the struggling Los Blancos 2-0 at Camp Nou.Despite being the title-deciding derby, yesterday’s El Clasico was, at the same time, one of the least uncertain ones, as the Catalans were firm favourites given the recent dressing-room turmoil and all the other problems at Santiago Bernabeu.El Barsico: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid again to seal La Liga titleAnd even though aware of the current situation, Barca’s strength, and deservedly conquered La Liga, Madrid once again found the culprit for their defeat in the referees – Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, to be precise.As in the last few instances when they criticized the officials, none of the Los Blancos players, coaches, or board members commented on the matter. Instead, their official TV was the platform they used to vent their anger and “spit fire”.Royal club,..