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Royal club, royal sanctions: a million-dolar fight!

Real Madrid have fined Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni €500,000 each following their dressing-room altercation at the club’s training ground.The club confirmed both players appeared before a disciplinary hearing on Friday, where they expressed what Madrid described as “total repentance” and apologised to one another, as well as to teammates, coaching staff, club officials and supporters.”In view of these circumstances, Real Madrid has decided to impose a financial penalty of five hundred thousand euros on each player, thus concluding the corresponding internal procedures,” the club said in an official statement.🚨 BREAKING: Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde have been FINED for €1M total by Real Madrid, €500k each.NO sporting measures against the two players after they apologised. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 pic.twitter.com/jUudpjoZOH— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 8, 2026 The incident reportedly began during Thursday’s training session after a heavy challenge from Valverde on Tchouameni..

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Sharon Lokedi’s first race since defending Boston Marathon title announced

Kenyan runner Sharon Lokedi will line up at the Rimi Riga Half Marathon on Sunday, 17 May, making it her first competitive appearance since winning defending her Boston Marathon crown last month.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLokedi, 32, is among a list of top class athletes, who will battle it out in the streets of Latvia, even as the event looks to break in into the one of Europe’s most desirable running destinations.#RimiRigaMarathon will bring together not only a record number of participants this May, but also the strongest elite field ever in the half marathon distance! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TyZGidtdtE— Rimi Riga Marathon (@RigasMaratons) May 6, 2026 Lokedi, who won her second Boston Marathon title in a time of 2:18.51, will come up against serious competition, spearheaded by defending champion Domenika Mayer, who triumphed last year clocking 1:09.50.The duo will also be joined by Ethiopia’s Ejgayehu Taye, who boasts an impressive personal best of 1:04.14 in the half mar..

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Arteta reveals the secret ingredient of Arsenal’s latest succes: “That was the key”

Mikel Arteta says that understanding Myles Lewis-Skelly on a deeper level was the key reason behind finally trusting the teenager in midfield – a decision already beginning to transform Arsenal at a crucial stage of the season.Lewis-Skelly, 19, who broke into the first team last year and earned his first England call-up, has featured regularly this season but rarely in his natural role. His recent start against Fulham marked not only his third Premier League start of the campaign but also his first senior appearance in midfield, having previously been used mainly at left-back.Myles Lewis-Skelly is everything you expect him to be and more.Absorbed the pressure so well. Never rushed, always composed, always found the right decision. Played it to perfection. Hale End through and through. pic.twitter.com/wzYclSvdWR— The Stat Guy (@The_Stat_Guy_10) May 6, 2026 Arteta admitted the process was never simply tactical, but also psychological.”It’s been about understanding him better,” the Arsena..

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Government to splash more money on Kericho Stadium two years after Ksh 483 renovations

Just three years after the government pumped hundreds of millions into the facelift of Kiprugut Chumo Stadium, popularly known as Kericho Green Stadium, the facility is once again set for another major round of renovations. The latest government plan will see fresh funds injected into the stadium’s upgrading works, despite the venue having undergone extensive renovations ahead of the 2023 Mashujaa Day celebrations. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBack in 2023, the national government spent approximately Ksh 483 million on rehabilitation works at the stadium in preparation for the national celebrations. The project was intended to elevate the facility into a modern 10,000-seater stadium complete with additional steel terraces, upgraded electricity, water and sewerage systems, as well as a rehabilitated athletics track.##NAJAVA_MECA_9734980##However, by the time the Mashujaa Day celebrations were held, sections of the facility were still incomplete, with works ongoing at the ..

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Nairobi United midfielder reveals how 17-year-old rising star inspired his monthly award win

Nairobi United midfielder Kevin Wangaya has credited Kariobangi Sharks playmaker Humphrey Aroko for inspiring his recent form that saw him clinch the FKF Premier League Player of the Month award for April.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWangaya, speaking during the awarding ceremony on Friday, 8 May, said he was motivated by Aroko’s exploits in the league this season, which also ended up with the latter winning the player of the month gong for the month of February.“Seeing Aroko win the award earlier in the season was a big motivation for me, it showed me what was possible,” Wangaya, who scored three goals and bagged three assists in five matches throughout April, said.Rising Stars midfielder crowned FKFPL Player of the Month after brilliant April run“The last month he [Aroko] won I was happy for him. I also voted for him, because he was having a good run; scoring and assisting” Wangaya said of his Kenya Under 20 teammate, who had two goals and two assists in four league ma..

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Enrique’s surprise for PSG players: Birthday dinner without guest of honour

Festive days at Parc des Princes!Two days ago, Paris Saint-Germain booked a place in their second consecutive Champions League final, which turned out to be the best possible birthday gift for their head coach, Luis Enrique, who turns 56 today.Who said PSG couldn’t play defence?However, instead of letting his players surprise him, the tactician turned the tables and did something unexpected.According to Le Parisien, Enrique organized a dinner last night at an exclusive restaurant near the Arc de Triomphe to mark the special occasion.Nevertheless, when the PSG players appeared, they realized one tiny detail the Spaniard had left out: he wasn’t present!🚨 Luis Enrique is bizarre.He invited ALL the PSG players to celebrate his own birthday at a dinner and just DIDN’T SHOW UP.Lucho took the opportunity to let the players enjoy the qualification to the final on their own.🗞️ Le Parisien pic.twitter.com/WwvaiWCxcq— LowBlockClub (@LowBlockClub) May 8, 2026 Therefore, the Parisians practically c..

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Akani Simbine reveals wife’s roles in his track success

South African sprinter Akani Simbine has opened up on how marriage and family stability have transformed both his life and career, crediting his wife, Terisa Webb, for helping him become a more relaxed and fulfilled athlete.Since tying the knot in December 2024, Simbine has enjoyed one of the most remarkable stretches of his career. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHe has produced consistent world-class performances while embracing a new mindset away from the pressure that once defined his approach to sprinting.The South African sprint star began 2025 in historic fashion at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, where he secured the first individual global medal of his career after claiming bronze in the 60m in 6.53 seconds.##NAJAVA_MECA_9734980##That success sparked an outstanding outdoor campaign in which Simbine became the first man in history to run sub-10-second 100m races for 11 consecutive years, surpassing the record previously held by Usain Bolt.He rem..

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“We are ready to fight for it” – KCB Rugby bullish ahead of Kenya Cup final

KCB Rugby have issued a strong statement of intent ahead of their Kenya Cup final clash against Kabras RFC, with captain Bob Muhati declaring that the Bankers are fully prepared for nothing but the title. The two sides are set to meet in a blockbuster showdown on Saturday, 9 May at the ASK Showground, with KCB chasing a historic ninth Kenya Cup crown. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHeading into the final, KCB have grown into a more balanced and competitive side, blending youthful energy with seasoned experience. Their steady evolution was evident during the regular season when they pushed Kabras to a contested 10-10 draw at the KCB Sports Club on Saturday, 7 March, before heavy rain forced the match to be abandoned.Now, the Bankers are determined to go one step further and dethrone the reigning champions, who have dominated the local scene for the past four years.##NAJAVA_MECA_9734980##KCB’s last appearance in the final came in 2024, where they suffered a heavy 29-5 defeat..

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BETTING GUIDE : Real Sociedad vs Real Betis, match preview, team news and prediction

Real Betis will be aiming to make it successive wins in Spain’s top flight when they face Real Sociedad on Saturday night.The Seville outfit are currently fifth in the La Liga table, six points ahead of sixth-placed Celta Vigo, while Real Sociedad are ninth and have already qualified for next season’s Europa League.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsReal Sociedad head into the fixture struggling for consistency in league competition. Across their last six matches in all competitions they have managed a win, three draws and two defeats while scoring 10 goals and conceding the same number.Their latest outing ended in a disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Sevilla, meaning they have collected a point from their last three La Liga matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9735467##Defensively they have looked vulnerable recently, keeping very few clean sheets despite remaining competitive in attack through several high-scoring encounters.Home form still offers some encouragement for Sociedad after earning..

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Dortmund waste no time: Sule OUT – Ivorian-descent gem IN

As another Bundesliga season draws to a close, Borussia Dortmund are preparing for life without Niklas Sule, who announced his retirement. However, while the 30-year-old’s farewell marks an emotional moment for the club, the BVB waste no time.Dortmund defender hangs up his boots at just 30The gap in their defence has to be filled as soon as possible, and the candidate to step into the former Germany international’s shoes has already been eyed. It’s Red Bull Salzburg’s gem of Ivorian descent, Joane Gadou.Born in France, the youngster progressed through Paris Saint-Germain’s youth system, but declined to sign a professional contract with the Parisians, and was consequently sold to the Austrian side for €10 million in September 2024.🚨🧨 BREAKING | Borussia Dortmund and Joane #Gadou have reached a full agreement. Long-term contract. Medical and signing still pending.Negotiations between #BVB and RB Salzburg are close to completion, as also reported by @sn_aktuell. Fee: €20m fixed, €4-6m in ..

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