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Spain’s World Cup nightmare? Lamine Yamal set to miss opener after injury blow

Lamine Yamal is expected to miss the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury that continues to delay his recovery, dealing an early blow to Spain ahead of the tournament.According to sources close to the situation, the 18-year-old is almost certain to miss Spain’s opening group-stage clash against Cape Verde on June 15 and remains a serious doubt for the second fixture against Saudi Arabia six days later.🚨✅OFFICIAL: Spain World Cup final squad announced🇪🇸As Lamine Yamal misses out due to… See below pic.twitter.com/p6NHX9YhHN— BigMoh jr (@Koladoskidculer) May 20, 2026 The injury was sustained during Barcelona’s La Liga victory over Celta Vigo last month – a setback that prematurely ended another extraordinary season for one of world football’s brightest young stars.Spain’s federation has reportedly been working closely with Barcelona throughout the recovery process, with medical staff regularly travelling to Catalonia to monitor Yamal’s condition and coordi..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How superb positioning powered Mamelodi Sundowns’ first leg win over AS FAR

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a controlled 1-0 victory over AS FAR in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final through a performance shaped by structural superiority, left-sided overloads and intelligent possession management.While the scoreline remained narrow, the tactical balance of the match consistently leaned toward the South African side, who manipulated AS FAR’s compact defensive block through rotations, width occupation and midfield support structures. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsMamelodi Sundowns began the match in what could best be described as a 1-3-2-5 structure in possession. Ronwen Williams operated behind a back three consisting of Khuliso Mudau, Khulumani Ndamane, and Keanu Cupido.Aubrey Modiba played as an extremely aggressive left-sided wingback, often advancing into the final line alongside Tashreeq Mathews, who drifted between the left touchline and left half-space.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757965##Brayan Leon occupied the central striker role, while Kutlwa..

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Cherotich to face two of her fiercest rivals at Prefontaine Classic

Reigning world 3,000m steeplechase champion Faith Cherotich will have a battle on her hands as she faces her two fiercest rivals at the Prefontaine Classic Wanda Diamond League meeting on 4 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCherotich, who kicked off her Diamond League season with a second place finish in Shanghai last weekend, will go head-to-head with Winfred Yavi and Peruth Chemutai, in what is expected to be one of the star events in Eugene that night.The star clash will be the first time the three will line up against each other, since the World Championship final in Tokyo last September, when they took two of the three spots on the podium.Ndereba, Tergat land key roles in historic Mandela Marathon launchTheir last clash in the Diamond League, however, came at the same Prefontaine Classic event last year, when Kenyan-born Bahraini Yavi came out on top with a meeting record and world lead of 8:45.25.Kenya’s Cherotich was nonetheless the standout performer of the 2025 ..

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From Real Madrid to rock bottom: Cicinho drank 70 beers a day, prevailed and today is a pastor

For years, Cicinho looked like he had everything – spells with Real Madrid and AS Roma, appearances for Brazil and a career many could only dream of. Behind the scenes, though, the former right-back was fighting a battle that nearly destroyed him.Now 45, Cicinho has spoken openly about the alcohol addiction that consumed much of his life, admitting football and drinking became the two defining forces of his existence.”I destroyed myself with alcohol,” he told Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport. “I tried beer when I was 13 and fell in love with it like it was a woman. The older I got, the more I drank.”Marcelo, Roberto Carlos e Cicinho.Real Madrid 2007.Nostálgico! pic.twitter.com/UYYrY25IMC— Futebol Nostálgico! (@futnostalgico) November 21, 2024 What makes his story even more astonishing is that, while starring for some of Europe’s biggest clubs, he says he was secretly living a double life built around alcohol, cigarettes and sleepless nights.His most shocking confession came from his..

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Femke Bol’s first outdoor 800m race confirmed

Triple Olympic medalist Femke Broeders-Bol will line up for her first outdoor 800m race of her career at the Golden Spike Ostrava on Tuesday, 16 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBol, who switched to the two-lap event shortly after winning her second World Championship title over 400m hurdles last year, will be making only her second appearance over the distance since.🇳🇱 Femke Bol to make her outdoor 800m debut at the Golden Spike Ostrava meet on June 16th. Her only race of the 2026 indoor season was a 1:59.07 in Metz, France on Feb. 8th. She broke the Dutch indoor national record. The outdoor 800m record is 1:55.54 by Ellen van Langen in… pic.twitter.com/cxXFjLOyxF— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) May 19, 2026 The 26-year-old made a promising start to life in the new event at a World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Metz on 8 February, clocking a personal best time of 1:59.07.The time made rounds as it also set a national record, with Broeders-Bol becoming the first ..

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Kenyan tennis sensation earns two accolades after historic NCAA run

Kenyan tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi on Tuesday, 19 May received two big honors after leading her Auburn Tigers team to the finals of the 2026 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division I Women’s Tennis National Championship.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 22-year-old was awarded prestigious spots on the NCAA All-Tournament Team for both Singles and Doubles, recognizing her impact in a historical year for the institution.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757850##Okutoyi, who earlier this year bagged four titles at two home International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tour Nairobi W35 tournaments, was a standout as her school earned a first NCAA championship appearance, which unfortunately ended in a 4-1 loss to eventual champions Texas A&M.First Women’s NBA double-double for Madina Okot against holders AcesFor her singles honors, NCAA recognized Okutoyi’s unbeaten record all through the Super Regionals, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.The senior only had one match th..

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Accra success provides perfect lift for Team Kenya ahead of Commonwealth Games

Team Kenya has turned its sights on the upcoming Commonwealth Games after ‎an impressive outing at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, where the nation ranked second on the medal standings.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news‎‎Team Kenya amassed 17 medals in Ghana including five gold, five silver and seven bronze. South Africa led the overall standings with 22 medals as Ethiopia placed third with 14 medals.‎‎The performance at the Championships has been hailed as a glowing testament to Kenya’s expanding talent pool, with officials praising the youthful squad for punching above its weight and reaffirming the country’s growing strength across both track and field disciplines.How coach Ayiemba restored Omanyala’s sub-10 form in eight months‎‎“We took a very young team to Ghana, and they did phenomenally well to finish second behind South Africa,” assistant team manager Lt Col. Albert Lagat said upon arrival. “This performance underscores the incredible dept..

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BETTING GUIDE: Ajax vs Groningen, match preview, team news and prediction

Ajax welcome Groningen in the Eredivisie Conference League play offs.The match will take place at the Kras Stadion on Thursday night.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAjax have struggled at home lately against stronger opposition, but with Groningen also showing defensive weaknesses, this clash promises to be closely contested.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757796##Ajax have produced mixed form over recent weeks, winning two, drawing two, and losing two of their last six league matches.In their previous five outings, they scored eight goals while conceding five.Away victories against NAC Breda and Heracles showed the attacking quality still available within the squad, but home defeats against Utrecht and Twente exposed lingering defensive vulnerabilities.The draw against PSV also highlighted their ability to compete with stronger teams despite inconsistent results.Is it time for Amorim to return to management? It depends on MourinhoAt home, Ajax have won five of their last ten league matches ..

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Youngest ever! Teenager Dowman in Guinness World Records’ book

Max Dowman keeps rewriting English football history.The Arsenal wonderkid added another extraordinary milestone to his rapidly growing resume after the Gunners officially secured the Premier League title, becoming the youngest player ever to win the competition.At just 16 years and 144 days old by the final day of the season, Dowman has shattered a record that once belonged to Phil Foden, who was 17 years and 350 days old when he lifted his first Premier League crown with Manchester City back in 2018.Congratulations to Max Dowman, who has become the youngest person to win the Premier League 🏆— Guinness World Records (@GWR) May 20, 2026 And remarkably, this is only the latest chapter in a season that has turned the teenager into one of the biggest stories in European football.Dowman first stunned the football world in August 2025 when he made his senior debut for Arsenal at just 15 years and 235 days old, becoming the youngest player in Premier League history.A few months later, he brok..

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APS Bomet bag more millions as win over Bandari confirms top-flight status

APS Bomet players are once again smiling all the way to the bank after securing a priceless 2-0 victory over Bandari at Kwale Stadium on Wednesday, 20 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsVisitors Bomet, who came in riding on a five-match winning streak, were again on the rampage, thanks to two second half goals from Hillary Juma, which all but confirmed the team’s place in the FKF Premier League next season.Following a barren draw at the break, former Kakamega Homeboyz attacking midfielder broke the deadlock in the 67th minute, before adding a second in the first minute of stoppage time, to secure another win and clean sheet for Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo’s side.Saad Musa deliberating on football return after venturing into multiple businessesAdded to the three points was yet another cash reward for the team, following onto CS and club patron Kipchumba Murkomen’s pledge to award Ksh50,000 to every player and official in the match day squad for every win across their last five mat..

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