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How Cabo Verde saved football

On Friday morning, the football world witnessed arguably the biggest controversy at the 2026 World Cup. The Round of 32 clash between Portugal and Croatia produced a thrilling contest, outstanding performances from both teams, and plenty of chances, keeping Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream alive. However, the public focus was elsewhere – on the referees.Croatia’s equalizer, scored deep into stoppage time, was disallowed after the motion sensor in the Trionda ball detected a touch, thereby confirming an offside.The match Portugal couldn’t lose: Victory for Diogo and AndreThe neutrals – and especially those football nostalgics, romantics, and purists – were enraged. They claimed football had lost its soul, core, essence, and that technology has made it lifeless, cold, and robotic.About 24 hours later, football responded by shining at its brightest, reminding everyone once again that no innovation can ever strip it of the spirit forged over more than a century.All thanks to Cabo Verde…

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BETTING GUIDE: Canada vs Morocco, Paraguay vs France, World Cup Prediction

BETTING GUIDE: Canada vs MoroccoCanada continue their historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign when they face Morocco in a fascinating Round of 16 clash.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsJesse Marsch’s side secured their first-ever World Cup knockout victory by edging South Africa 1-0 thanks to Stephen Eustaquio’s dramatic late winner, while Morocco overcame the Netherlands on penalties to continue their impressive tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831660##The Atlas Lions enter the contest as slight favourites thanks to their experience and outstanding form under Mohamed Ouahbi.Morocco have not lost in their last nine matches and are chasing another deep World Cup run after reaching the semi-finals in 2022. Canada, meanwhile, will hope their relentless pressing and high-intensity style can trouble one of the tournament’s most technically gifted teams.Kick-off: 8:00 PM (Kenyan Time), SaturdayVenue: NRG Stadium, Houston, TexasRound: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16Current standings: Knock..

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Tusker secure defensive stability as duo sign contract extensions

Tusker FC have continued laying the foundation for the 2026/27 season after tying down dependable central defenders Tom Teka and Francis Oduor to new contract extensions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 12-time FKF Premier League champions confirmed through their official website that both defenders had committed their futures to the club, with each extending his stay by a further year, as the Brewers intensify preparations for what promises to be a demanding campaign on both the domestic and continental fronts.The latest renewals come just hours after Tusker secured the futures of midfielder Fabian Adikiny and forward Ian Simiyu on two-year contracts, underlining the club’s determination to retain the core of the squad that lifted the 2025/26 Mozzart Bet Cup.Tusker FC tie down key duo to fresh two-year dealsFor Teka, the extension marks another milestone in a journey that has seen him grow into one of the club’s most influential players.Having joined Tusker from Karioba..

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FIFA U17WCQ: D-day for Junior Starlets against South Africa in Pretoria

Kenya U17 Women’s national team, Junior Starlets takes on South Africa in a decisive first of a two-legged clash today, Saturday 4 July at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, with a place in the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup at stake.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two nations face each other in the third and final preliminary round, both with ambitions of qualifying to the global tourney.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831660##Kenya qualified to the final round after eliminating neighbours Uganda, while South Africa triumphed over Tanzania with a 2-0 aggregate win.Kenya will be seeking to make a return to the World Cup having made their maiden appearance in 2024, but missing out in the 2025 edition after being eliminated in the final round by Cameroon.Ahead of the Saturday afternoon clash, Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence in her team’s readiness for the crucial match.Heartbreak for Ghana as underwhelming display sees Colombia secure round of 1..

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Heartbreak for Ghana as underwhelming display sees Colombia secure round of 16 ticket

From Jhon Arias’s blistering 14th-minute volley to a high-stakes second-half chess match, Colombia’s 1-0 victory over Ghana was a masterclass in tournament survival. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBy blending early attacking fluidness with a rugged, low-block defensive blueprint in the later stages, Néstor Lorenzo’s men successfully neutralized Ghana’s physical counter-surge, turning a fragile one-goal cushion into a priceless ticket to the knockout rounds.##NAJAVA_MECA_9834217##The match started with immense intensity as Lorenzo’s side immediately seized control. However, tactical blueprints were quickly tested when physical challenges forced both managers into premature substitutions within the opening 13 minutes. Colombia lost spearhead Jhon Córdoba to injury, replaced by Luis Suárez, while Ghana’s Marvin Senaya was forced off for Alidu Seidu.Miami miracle denied as Blue Sharks left heartbroken in five goal extra time thrillerDespite the interruptions, Los Cafeteros capi..

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Miami miracle denied as Blue Sharks left heartbroken in five goal extra time thriller

It was supposed to be a routine coronation for the world champions in Florida but the smallest nation in World Cup knockout history decided to completely tear up the script. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsIn an absolutely breathtaking 3–2 extra-time thriller, a fearless Cape Verde side repeatedly stared down footballing royalty, twice coming from behind to push the holders to the absolute brink of disaster. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9832163##What began as an apparent masterclass in South American dominance transformed into a chaotic, heart-stopping David-and-Goliath battle, decided only when an agonising 111th-minute deflection finally allowed a sweating, relieved Argentina to escape the Hard Rock Stadium with their crown intact.Defending champions Argentina headed into the interval with a narrow 1–0 lead over a remarkably resilient Cape Verde side in this highly anticipated World Cup Round of 32 clash in Miami.All African teams are alike; each unhappy ending has the same plotThe tourn..

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Egypt join another African country in the Round of 16 of the WC

It was the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Costa Rica made a huge surprise and made it to the quarterfinals where they mate favorites the Netherlands. Dutch manager, the famous Louis van Gaal unexpectedly changed Jasper Cillessen with former Newcastle keeper Tim Krul minutes before the end of extra time, specifically for the penalty shootout. Krul went on to save two penalties and secured the win for the Netherlands. When Australian captain Mathew Ryan entered the game in the 119th minute of the game against Egypt, many football fans remembered that moment. But these situations don’t happen often and don’t end happily either. Former Arsenal keeper failed to save a single shot and allowed Egypt to make another historical result – after managing their first ever knockout phase appearance, the Pharaohs also managed to win the first knockout game in their World Cup history: Australia – Egypt 1-1 (2-4 after penalties)!In a game of two not so quality teams, it was Egypt who came out victorious mai..

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Egypt join another African country in the quarterfinals of the WC

It was the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Costa Rica made a huge surprise and made it to the quarterfinals where they mate favorites the Netherlands. Dutch manager, the famous Louis van Gaal unexpectedly changed Jasper Cillessen with former Newcastle keeper Tim Krul minutes before the end of extra time, specifically for the penalty shootout. Krul went on to save two penalties and secured the win for the Netherlands. When Australian captain Mathew Ryan entered the game in the 119th minute of the game against Egypt, many football fans remembered that moment. But these situations don’t happen often and don’t end happily either. Former Arsenal keeper failed to save a single shot and allowed Egypt to make another historical result – after managing their first ever knockout phase appearance, the Pharaohs also managed to win the first knockout game in their World Cup history: Australia – Egypt 1-1 (2-4 after penalties)!In a game of two not so quality teams, it was Egypt who came out victorious mai..

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Xhaka won’t be going to Chelsea

Xabi Alonso and Granit Xhaka enjoyed an excellent partnership at Bayer Leverkusen, so it came as no surprise that the Basque coach wanted to reunite with the Swiss midfielder. After taking charge of Chelsea, Alonso personally contacted Xhaka and tried to convince him to move to Stamford Bridge. He succeeded in reaching an agreement with the player—but Sunderland ultimately blocked the deal. Granit Xhaka isn’t going anywhere. Sunderland have made it clear that they have no intention of selling their captain. Their message to Chelsea—and to every other interested club—was short and unequivocal: hands off. Chelsea had no difficulty agreeing personal terms with the Swiss international. That part of the negotiations was never an issue. But Sunderland held talks with the player and apparently changed his mind. The London club submitted a 9.5 million euros offer, which Sunderland rejected without hesitation. According to Sky Sports, the response was a firm no, accompanied by the insistence th..

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Alphonso Davies just got some terrific competition

The Bundesliga transfer window has only just opened, and Bayern Munich have already unveiled two new signings—both carrying hefty price tags. Within the space of just three days, the Bavarian giants first announced Ismael Saibari (25) and then, this afternoon, Nathaniel Brown (23), in deals worth a combined 100 million euros. Brown arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt under virtually the same formula as Saibari. Bayern have paid 50 million up front, with another five million euros potentially due in performance-related bonuses. The German full-back has signed a five-year contract and joins Ismael Saibari and Kim Min-jae as the seventh-most expensive signing in Bayern’s history.🗣️ Nene Brown: “𝘋𝘪𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘧𝘶̈𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘻𝘶 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯, 𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶̈𝘭𝘭𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘻. 𝘡𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘮 𝘬𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘶𝘴 𝘉𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘯, 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘩… pic.twitter.com/rvMeAik26M— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) July 3, 2026 He is expected to compete primarily with Alphonso Davies for the left-back position. Given..

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