“I’ll take credit if I manage to achieve my goal, otherwise I’ll go and live far away from Italy,” said Gennaro Gattuso in a press conference last October via TUTTO Mercato WEB.Five months later, he failed.Italy did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third time in a row, becoming only the second national team after New Zealand to lose three consecutive decisive play-off matches (to Sweden in 2018, North Macedonia in 2022, and Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026).Mamma Mia, here we go again! Italy out of the World Cup for the third straight time!Although known as a man of his word, Gattuso has yet to fulfill his promise. Perhaps he truly didn’t believe he and his lads would fail, but now, it’s time to take responsibility for the shameful defeat to Edin Dzeko and Co.Even if he didn’t give his word, everyone would expect the 48-year-old tactician to leave Italy’s bench, as they expect it now. After all, the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Gabriele Gravina, resigned..

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has opened up about the harsh realities of playing at the highest level in Europe, revealing that forming lasting friendships is rare and underscoring the importance of family support.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWidely regarded as one of Kenya’s greatest footballers, Wanyama enjoyed a successful career spanning over a decade across Belgium, Scotland, England, and Canada.##NAJAVA_MECA_9639569##Although he has yet to formally announce his retirement, he recently hinted that he could be nearing the end of his playing days.He began his European journey at Beerschot before moving to Celtic. In 2013, he made history by becoming the first Kenyan to play in the English Premier League when he signed for Southampton.Chelsea striker Sam Kerr in Australia’s squad for FIFA Series in KenyaHe later joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2016, and four years later, he moved to CF Montreal, and after half a decade, returned to Scotland with Dunfermline ..

According to transfer reporter Cesar Luis Merlo, it seems increasingly likely that Paulo Dybala will be leaving Europe after this season. Flamengo are reportedly ready to offer the Argentine a lucrative deal, while Boca Juniors are hoping for a storybook return to his homeland.Boca see themselves as having a strong emotional pull, banking on a romantic narrative. After fourteen seasons abroad, Dybala could return to Argentina, where he earned forty international caps.🚨🇦🇷 Paulo Dybala x Flamengo | South American Return ?Flamengo are targeting Paulo Dybala and evaluating the possibility of making a major financial offer.• 🔴 Flamengo studying conditions for an economic proposal • 🔵 Boca Juniors remain determined to bring Dybala back… https://t.co/jZoJXSDGOu pic.twitter.com/86gCjHxbNe— JTFour10 | Transfers (@JTfour10) April 2, 2026 Financially, Flamengo appear to have the upper hand. Just last winter, the Brazilian side spent €42 million to secure Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United. Either..

Fifth-placed Kenya Police FC host ninth-placed Tusker FC this Friday in a 4:15 PM FKF Premier League clash set to be staged at Police Sacco Stadium, with just three points separating the sides in a tightly packed race for the top four.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya Police come into the clash with momentum after a 2-1 win over KCB in their last outing, while Tusker will be eager to bounce back following a narrow 1-0 defeat to title contenders AFC Leopards.##NAJAVA_MECA_9639569##Kenya Police currently sit fifth on the table with 40 points from 25 matches, boasting a record of 10 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.They have scored 22 goals and conceded 17, underlining a strong defensive structure but relatively modest attacking output.Looking at their last five matches, Police have scored six goals and conceded three, picking up three wins, one draw, and one loss.BETTING GUIDE: Sofapaka vs Bandari, match preview, team news and predictionTheir home form has been particularly s..

Following a campaign punctuated by inconsistent results, Mara Sugar FC tactician Francis Xavier has revealed why the team has not been performing as per expectations.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Sugar Millers are in their second season in the top flight and were tipped to perform better this term after finishing 14th in the last campaign.Real Sociedad reveal details of Harambee Stars winger’s injuryHowever, the team has faced challenges, especially in the first half of the season and have won just six of their 26 matches so far.Speaking to the press after battling out to a 1-1 draw against Nairobi United in an FKF Premier League match on Wednesday, 1 April, Xavier shared his fair assessment of his team.##NAJAVA_MECA_9639569##“This is basically a young, new team. There are no players acquired from the top tier. Every single one of them was signed from the lower tier, the highest being the NSL (National Super League),” said Xavier.Nevertheless, the experienced tacticia..

A four-game winless run has left Nairobi United head coach Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor worried, with the Mozzart Bet Cup round of 16 on the horizon.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsNaibois, who are the defending Mozzart Bet Cup champions, will face fellow FKF Premier League side Posta Rangers in the round of 16 in their quest to mount a strong title defense.Gor Mahia head coach linked with Ghana national team jobWith the match scheduled for Sunday, 12 April, Oduor is now sweating over the availability of some key players.“The problem we have had is injuries ahead of the cup game, and that worries us a lot. We are hoping that we get out of the crisis before the match against Posta,” said Oduor.##NAJAVA_MECA_9639578##The latest entrant on the injury list is captain John Otieno, who was stretchered off the pitch in the second half of their match against Mara Sugar on Wednesday, 1 April at Kasarani Annex.Otieno joins a growing list of key players injured that includes Harambee Stars wi..

A new dawn looms at Cricket Kenya after the Independent Elections panel released a list of candidates vying for various positions ahead of the upcoming elections slated for Sunday, 19 April.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe federation has been marred by chaos and power struggles, most notably over the past two years, prompting the intervention of both the Ministry of Sports through Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and the International Cricket Council.According to the list published on Wednesday, 1 April, two candidates, Tom Tikolo and Bhavesh Gohil, have been approved for the Chairperson position. Chelsea striker Sam Kerr in Australia’s squad for FIFA Series in KenyaThe approval comes as a relief for Gohil, who has been at the receiving end of the outgoing administration led by Manoj Patel.Gohil was initially eyeing the Vice Chairperson position alongside David Obuya before changing his mind and setting his eyes on the top seat.Interestingly, only one candidate, Pearlyne O..

There is growing concern in Munich over Harry Kane. Europe’s top scorer this season and one of the most important players for the German champions was absent from England’s squad in their 1–0 defeat to Japan two days ago, which was enough to set off alarm bells on Sabener Strasse.🚨⚠️ Harry Kane is rested tonight as a precaution having picked up a minor issue in training.Bayern striker remains with the squad receiving further assessment. pic.twitter.com/rWUSj3hakC— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 31, 2026 The prolific striker suffered a minor ankle injury during the national team’s final training session ahead of that match, which is why he was rested. The England medical staff carried out an examination, but Bayern are leaving nothing to chance and have already scheduled their own tests once Kane returns to Munich.According to sources close to the club cited by Sky, Vincent Kompany has already decided not to use the Englishman on Saturday against Freiburg, in order to avoid any..

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr is among the standout names that will descend in Kenya this month, following her inclusion in Australia’s squad for the 2026 FIFA Series scheduled for Nairobi from Saturday, 11 to Wednesday, 15 April.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKerr, who is widely considered one of the best strikers in the world, is among a group of 22 players who were named by head coach Joe Montemurro on Thursday, 2 April, and comes in as captain, with Arsenal defender Steph Catley deputising her as vice-captain.Our squad for the FIFA Series 2026™ has been LOCKED IN! 🔐🇦🇺v🇲🇼 11.04.26 9pm AEST🇦🇺v🇰🇪/🇮🇳 TBD📺💻📱: @ParamountPlusAU #Matildas pic.twitter.com/3bfKbi3kqf— CommBank Matildas (@TheMatildas) April 2, 2026 32-year-old Kerr is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest athletes, and boasts of a stellar career that has seen her compete in the biggest tournaments including: the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Olympics, and the UEFA Champions League.Cattley, meanwhile, remains a key figure ..