That would be madness – legendary goalkeeper urges Musiala to skip the World Cup

One of the best German footballers, Jamal Musiala, is slowly working his way back to rhythm and form after a serious injury.The Bayern Munich attacking midfielder suffered a fractured fibula and tore several ligaments in his ankle during last summer’s Club World Cup (all following a heavy challenge from Gianluigi Donnarumma), which kept him out for more than six months.To those criticizing Jamal Musiala I hope you can remember this is what he went through….it’s gonna take time to regain his form pic.twitter.com/o4wDk1ZDNp— Jenna (Taylor’s Version) (@jennagottfans_) April 8, 2026 During January, Vincent Kompany began reintroducing him gradually, but now, with mid-April approaching, Musiala is still quite far from reclaiming a spot in the starting lineup. There seems to be a certain lack of confidence — perhaps even fear — in his every touch and duel, which led Oliver Kahn to offer him a rather direct piece of advice: to step away from the national team for a while and not think about th..

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Barca’s executioner thrown out of the Champions League — but he will be at the World Cup

Not even two days after the Barcelona–Atletico match, the storm in the Catalan media surrounding referee Istvan Kovacs has yet to calm down. The Romanian official, who was entrusted with the most recent Champions League final, did not exactly cover himself in glory on Wednesday at Camp Nou—to put it mildly—which is why, according to Spanish reports, he has been removed from officiating in the elite competition for the rest of the season.VAR fury at Camp Nou: Barcelona file official complaint to UEFA after Atletico heistBarcelona filed a complaint about his refereeing immediately after the match. However, it is said that UEFA reacted independently of the Blaugrana’s appeal and decided to sanction the Romanian. According to Mundo Deportivo, the refereeing committee of European football’s governing body did not consider Kovacs’ biggest mistake to be his failure to award a penalty for handball by Marc Pubill inside his own box—following a move initiated by goalkeeper Juan Musso with a pass..

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KCB unveil star-studded squad for African volleyball club championships

KCB Volleyball team on Friday, 10 April unveiled a star-studded squad expected to represent the side at the 2026 Africa Women’s Club Championship scheduled for Cairo, Egypt from Saturday, 11 to Friday, 24 April.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmong the key inclusions in the 14-player delegation were Kenyan international Esther Mutinda and libero Josphine Kataa, plus the return of middle-blocker Mildred Cherop, who rejoined the side after a one-year stint in the United Arab Emirates.Munala reveals KCB Queens’ strategy to reclaim Africa Club Championship titleOn the negative side however, head coach Japheth Munala will have to make do without the services of influential captain Edith Wisa, who misses out due to personal reasons.“We have had good preparations, and the players are motivated heading into this tournament,” Assistant Coach David Kinga, who will be joined on Munala’s bench by Team Manager Marvin Tuikong, Team Doctor Simon Kibe, Strength and Conditioning Coach Esau ..

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One change as Wambua names Shujaa squad for Hong Kong 7s

Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has named his squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sevens set for Friday, 17 to Sunday 19 April. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe tactician has made a single change to the side that impressed in the second tier of the HSBC World Championship Series.Wambua has largely maintained faith in the squad that finished runners-up in the 2026 SVNS 2 campaign, opting for continuity as Shujaa begin their three-leg push for promotion. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9665436##The only alteration sees Kabras Sugar scrum-half Brian Tanga come in to replace Chrisant Ojwang, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.Tanga’s return marks a significant boost for the side. The experienced playmaker, who made his Shujaa debut at the 2016 Hong Kong Sevens, is back in national colours for the first time this season after recovering from a neck injury sustained during the 2025 Dala 7s. Shujaa coach explains value of Brian Tanga’s return ahead of HSBC SVNS 2 legsHis presence i..

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Simba Queens duo missing as final Harambee Starlets squad for FIFA Series is named

Kenya women’s national football team Harambee Starlets will miss the services of Simba Queens duo Jentrix Shikangwa and Elizabeth Wambui, after the two were omitted from Beldine Odemba’s squad set to take part in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series kicking off in Nairobi this weekend.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFootball Kenya Federation (FKF), while unveiling the final 24-player squad on Friday, 10 April, did not provide the reasoning behind their absence, but indicated that the pair had been in a group of four Simba Queens players that were not available at the start of the international break on 7 April due to “club commitments in a domestic league fixture.”Your #HarambeeStarlets Final SquadRead More 👉 https://t.co/NcEPRDor1n🎟️https://t.co/X8jgEInnXn#FIFASeriesWomenKe #FIFASeries pic.twitter.com/jxiG69JhYC— Harambee Starlets (@StarletsKE) April 10, 2026 All through the team’s training camp, Shikangwa and Wambui were not present, as were their club teammates Fasila Adhia..

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African replacement — Salah’s alternatives come from Ivory Coast and the Bundesliga

Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool FC, marking the end of an era at Anfield. The club icon is expected to depart this summer, with a move to Saudi Arabia seen as the most likely destination. His exit opens the door for a new chapter in Liverpool’s squad rebuild, with 22-year-old Florian Wirtz viewed as one of the key figures of the next generation. At the same time, the club’s recruitment team is actively working to strengthen the right-back position.False 10: You’ll never make such a legacy alone like Mo didAccording to SPORT BILD, 20-year-old Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim is high on Liverpool’s shortlist. The Ivory Coast international was recently observed during his country’s 1–0 victory over Scotland at Everton’s stadium.The left-footed defender has impressed this season with two goals and ten assists in the Bundesliga, and a transfer to the Premier League is increasingly seen as realistic. His price tag is expected to be around €40 million, with his contract running until 2..

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Roma’s last chance for Champions League qualifications

In the next eight days, AS Roma will decide its fate, as matches against Pisa SC (tonight) and Atalanta BC (next Saturday), both at the Olimpico, could— with a bit of luck—make the final month of the season exciting. An unexpected draw between Como and Udinese Calcio, along with a favorable schedule this weekend, opens the door of hope for the team led by Gian Piero Gasperini. In Rome, they are hoping that by Sunday night, after Matchday 32 concludes, they will be just one point away from the UEFA Champions League qualification zone (fourth place). Gianluca Mancini, Manu Kone, and Wesley Franca are all missing tonight—but all three are expected to be ready for the crucial clash with Atalanta next weekend. Roma are going through a difficult period, and two consecutive wins at the Stadio Olimpico would provide a much-needed boost. There are reasons for optimism, as Roma have only dropped points against big clubs this season. SSC Napoli and Inter Milan took all the points, while AC Milan ..

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Mozzart Bet Cup: Kenya Police end BB Bread’s fairytale journey to book quarterfinal spot

BB Bread’s journey in the Mozzart Bet Cup came to an end after they were condemned to a 1-0 defeat by Police FC in an entertaining match played on Friday, 10 April at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPolice qualified to the Round of 16 after a 4-2 victory over TBM Health of Kisumu while BB Bread slayed Kenyan giants Gor Mahia 1-0 to make it to this stage.🔴🔵|| QUALIFIEDHii ndo mkate inawasumbua sijui nini nini. Itabidi warudi huko bakery waongeze yeast.POLICE F.C 1-0 BB Bread Fc pic.twitter.com/0AXpSnZ5x5— KENYA POLICE FC (@PoliceFCKE) April 10, 2026 The match started at a high tempo, both teams resorting to long direct balls in attack in search of an early goal but none was forthcoming by the fifth minute. BB Bread who had plenty of their fans drawn from the Kayole area in the stadium benefitted from cheers every time they touched the ball even as they searched for a goal.Kayole’s fire was extinguished in the eighth minute when E..

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BETTING GUIDE: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen, match preview, team news and prediction

Borussia Dortmund aim to solidify second place in the Bundesliga as they host sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who are chasing a top-four spot.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsLeverkusen sit on 49 points, four off the top four, while Dortmund have 64, nine behind Bayern and well clear in second.Dortmund are in top form, winning four straight league games and 10 of their last 12, including a 2-0 win at Stuttgart, while also taking eight wins from their last nine home matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665456##Leverkusen ended a five-game winless run with a 6-3 win over Wolfsburg, but remain inconsistent, especially away, with just one win in their last five Bundesliga trips.Dortmund come into this fixture in excellent league form, having won four consecutive Bundesliga matches.Their latest result was a solid 2-0 away victory over Stuttgart, continuing a strong run where they have won 10 of their last 12 league games.BETTING GUIDE: Arsenal vs Bournemouth, match preview, team news and predict..

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Kenya U17 coach speaks on chances of FIFA Women’s World Cup qualification

Kenya U17 Women’s national team head coach Mildred Cheche has opened up on the team’s preparations and qualification chances to the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Junior Starlets are seeking to make a comeback to the global tourney having qualified to the 2024 edition that was held in the Dominican Republic.The Kenyan team had pitched camp at the Kasarani Stadium where they were sharpening their skills ahead of their trip to Namibia for their first match.Familiar faces return as Cheche names final squad for U17 World Cup QualifiersSpeaking to FKF Media at the sideline of their training, Cheche explained why the team stands a better chance this year, as compared to 2025, when they failed to make it to the global tourney.“Playing against Cameroon last year was tough and we did not manage to qualify because there are areas we needed to improve on, and we have been working on that by trying to ensure we get more quality players and implement..

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