Champions League debuts are about to become even more memorable.From the 2026-27 season, players making their first appearance in Europe’s premier club competition will wear a special ‘debut’ patch on their shirt sleeve, thanks to a new agreement between UEFA and Fanatics.A special debut patch has been introduced for players making their first-ever #UCL appearance! After the match, the patch will be removed from the player’s shirt and placed inside a unique 1-of-1 autographed Topps trading card. https://t.co/jQKYd1xPYA pic.twitter.com/owOIIEg5jL— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 2, 2026 After the match, the patch will be removed, authenticated and turned into a one-of-one signed Topps trading card featuring the player.Even substitutes who come on during their debut will qualify, although unused substitutes will have to wait until they actually take the field.The concept has already made waves in other sports. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes’ debut card sold for..

Wealdstone manager Gary Waddock reserved praise for Harambee Stars striker Micah Obiero, following his brilliant performance in Round Five of the English National League on Monday, 31 August.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsObiero, 25, underlined his importance to the club on the night at the VBS Community Stadium in London, coming up with a brace as Stones registered their first victory of the season, beating Sutton United 2-0.STARS ABROAD: Kenyan forward nets brace in England as Abuya skippers Yanga to big winThe former Huddersfield Academy player scored in both halves, opening the scoring in the 12th minute by calmly converting a Kyle Smith cross, before adding his second from the spot in the 67th minute, following a handball incident by Jermaine Francis.Speaking after the win, Waddock was full of compliments for his striker, who with the strikes, made it to three goals in five games this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930301##“He was a threat throughout,” Waddock told the club med..

A total of 35 teams will take part at this year’s edition of the Red Scramboo event, which will take place on Saturday, 28 November at Uhuru Park.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe event, which involves teams of three, is an experience that brings together creativity, craftsmanship, riding skills and plenty of personality.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930301##Participants (105 of them this year), will be called upon to imagine, design and build their own unconventional bike around a chosen themeThe event concept is inspired by the nostalgic days of “Scrambooooo’’, a Kenyan expression associated with riding with flair, pulling out the moves, showing off and making sure everyone knows who has the hottest riding style.Caesar Mugo, Agnes Nyawira shine as NCBA Golf Series hits Kiambu“Following the concept submission phase, 35 teams of 105 participants have been selected to take their ideas from sketches to reality,” the event organizers said in a statement. “These teams are currently in the bu..

Pablo Garcia’s transfer was nothing glamorous: no blockbuster fee, no superstar name, nor glamorous destination.And yet, his tears on Tuesday night, in the dying hours of the Deadline Day, became one of the transfer window’s most powerful images.Garcia is a 20-year-old who grew up playing for Real Betis, joined the club at the age of eight, came through every youth category and dreamed of making his mark in the green-and-white shirt.Instead, he had to leave.🟢 Imágenes que duelen, Pablo García abandona la Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol entre lágrimas y visiblemente destrozado, acompañado de su madre.El canterano del Real Betis deja atrás la que ha sido su casa durante tantos años. @elpespunte pic.twitter.com/Kqf6sSFfqj— Alexis Halcón (@AlexisHalcon) September 1, 2026 Betis agreed a €5.5 million deal with Racing Santander for 50 per cent of the midfielder, with the move helping the Spanish club balance its books and create the salary space needed to bring Dani Ceballos back after nine yea..

Two days ago, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team. After 21 years with La Albiceleste and four trophies won, the legend has decided to step aside and let the others take the centre stage.And even though it’s pretty clear that no one can replace arguably the best player in football history, a successor will have to be found for some of his roles.Cristian Romero has already been tipped to become the new team captain, and the latest information from Argentina has exclusively revealed who will become Messi’s heir as La Albiceleste’s No. 10.The end: Messi says goodbye to ArgentinaAnd for a country that has seen legends like Alfredo Di Stefano, Mario Kempes, Diego Maradona, Ariel Ortega, Pablo Aimar, Juan Roman Riquelme, and, of course, Lionel Messi wear this iconic number, the identity of the next “maestro” is of immense significance.The answer to this question of national importance has been revealed exclusively by ESPN Argentina insider Federico Bueno, a..

Harambee Stars striker Masoud Juma is no longer a free agent, having completed a move to Jordan Premier League side Al Hussein Sport Club (SC) on Wednesday, 2 September.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsJuma, who parted ways with Lebanese outfit Nejmeh DC early last month, was unveiled by the three-time Jordanian Pro League champions, ending his 30-day span as a free-agent.Welcome Masoud,” the club wrote in a social media, bearing an image of the 30-year-old in the team’s yellow and black shirt. “Kenyan international Masoud Juma. New addition to the royal battalion to strengthen the team’s attack line. Welcome to the stronghold of the kings.”The duration of his contract was, however, not made public.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930301##Juma’s move could be timely for Al Hussein, who begin their Premier League season this weekend, coming up against Al Jazeera Amman on Saturday, 5 September.On an individual level, the switch to Jordan presents yet another sojourn in the Persian gulf for the f..

At first glance, little is different at Arsenal following the end of this year’s June Transfer Window.Several players joined the club and several players left, with Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa, and Christos Tzolis, and Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus being the most prominent names in each group, respectively.Barcelona strike gold: Gabriel Jesus arrives for just €10mHowever, the latest departure from the Emirates Stadium is much more meaningful than anyone could imagine, even though it didn’t catch many eyes at first.After 18 years at Arsenal – including his academy period – Reiss Nelson and his boyhood club mutually agreed to terminate their partnership a couple of days ago, while the winger joined the Dutch giants Feyenoord as a free agent today, starting a new chapter in his career.🔴 LIVE BLOG: As it happened: All the Deadline Day drama as it unfoldedBut what exactly does the 26-year-old’s departure mean and why is it so important, even historic, for the Gunners?After 43 years, Ar..

Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen is set for a high-profile return to the global stage when he lines up in the 1500m at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Saturday, 4 September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Belgian meeting will serve as the opening night of the two-day Diamond League Final, with Ingebrigtsen joining a stacked field at King Baudouin Stadium as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury.Jepchirchir leads Kenyan 1-2 in Sydney as Gobena rewrites course recordThe Norwegian has been away from competition for much of the season after undergoing Achilles surgery in January. His return to racing, however, has already produced a glimpse of the form that has made him one of the world’s dominant middle-distance runners.Ingebrigtsen made his competitive comeback at the European Championships in early August, immediately reclaiming his place at the top by winning his fourth consecutive 5000m title and seventh European Championships gold medal.##NAJ..