After expanding the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has unveiled yet another new idea for the tournament set to take place across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. This summer’s final will break new ground, as it’s set to feature a halftime show for the very first time. The announcement came during his appearance at the Semafor World Economy Summit in Washington, D.C.“For the first time in history, we will have a halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19th in New York/New Jersey,” the Italian explained at the event in the USA.The 2026 @FIFAWorldCup Final will feature a “halftime show” for the first time in history, FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells @maxwelltani, revealing it will be “curated by Chris Martin and Coldplay.””I cannot yet tell you which artists will be performing, but it’s not one,… pic.twitter.com/dbAI72uqxU— Semafor (@semafor) April 15, 2026 Halftime entertainment is nothing new in American sports culture. The Super Bowl, the NFL’s big..

Have you heard of Bazoumana Toure? Even if you did, it probably happened in the past few months, as the 20-year-old’s career flew slightly under the radar for quite some time.Two years ago, he left his homeland, the Ivory Coast, and joined the Swedish club Hammarby from ASEC Mimosas. In his first and only season in Northern Europe, he recorded nine goals and three assists in 23 appearances – enough to catch the eye of a more prestigious team.On February 1, 2025, the popular Bazou joined the German side Hoffenheim for €10 million, helping the club from PreZero Arena narrowly avoid relegation.Salt in the wound – Ekitike’s horrific injury leaves his World Cup hopes hanging by a threadNevertheless, this season turned out to be the whole other story, as Christian Ilzer’s men are currently fighting for a place in the Champions League, with Toure being one of their crucial players with 27 appearances, three goals, and 11 assists in the Bundesliga.On top of that, the youngster shone at the 202..

Soy United super fan Augustine States has opened up on the motivation behind his remarkable 350 km charity walk to Nairobi, shedding light on the challenges facing the club and his determination to make a difference.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) personnel embarked on the five-day journey between April 1 and April 5, trekking from the Soy training base in Likuyani to the capital in a bid to raise funds and awareness for his beloved side.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, States revealed that the initiative was driven by three key objectives, chief among them being the need to mobilize financial support for Soy United, a club he says struggles to attract consistent backing from its own fan base.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676519##“According to me, I saw that was the only way of raising money for Soy United. You know us, Soy fans; most of us do not give money, but most of the people who give money are strangers. So I saw by the time I get to Nairobi, while doing th..

Shabana FC has been granted a grace period of two weeks to continue using Gusii Stadium for their upcoming Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) matches.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsMozzart Sport understands that Tore Bobe fans will now have a window of more than two weeks to continue backing their beloved Glamour Boys at the iconic venue, which offers a temporary lifeline before the anticipated shutdown.This follows a decision by the ASK Showgrounds management and board to extend a grace period to their clients and tenants to vacate the premises ahead of the planned demolition works, which will pave the way for the renovation of the 12,000-seater facility.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676589##The extension effectively delays the full closure of the stadium, allowing Shabana to maintain their home advantage for a few more crucial fixtures.Mozzart Sport further understands that the sea of red and white that has defined Gusii Stadium since Shabana’s promotion to the top tier w..

Kenya Sevens suffered a 14-5 defeat to Australia in their opening match of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series, played on Friday, 17 April at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, China.Heading into the clash, Shujaa were riding on confidence after finishing third in the SVNS 2 competition, while Australia arrived as one of the top sides on the main circuit, having placed third overall with 82 points.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya had the first real chance to get on the scoreboard, but Patrick Odongo’s effort was ruled out after he knocked on while collecting a kick from Nygel Amaitsa.Australia capitalized on the let-off, with Josh Turner finishing off a move from Ben Dowling to score the opening try. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##The Aussies extended their lead before halftime, as James Turner sliced through the defence on the left wing to give his side a 14-0 advantage at the break.Shujaa came out stronger in the second half and struck almost immediately. Vincent Onya..