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Seven defeats in 12 Champions League matches, with all seven coming in their last eight games in Europe’s most prestigious competition, should set alarm bells ringing, especially given that Inter reached the final twice in the previous three years. After the match, Inter coach Cristian Chivu repeated the familiar phrase: “I take full responsibility for the defeat.” That phrase has become banal, some would even call it a cliché, because it is never followed by any concrete acceptance of responsibility, whether through the drastic measure of resigning or by admitting specific mistakes.Inter’s embarrassment in Milan: Brugge prodigy wrecks NerazzurriRather than simply taking responsibility, Chivu should have explained why his team had lost seven of their last eight Champions League matches or why they had conceded 14 goals in eight games across Serie A and the Champions League. After heavy defeats, such as Inter’s yesterday, the discussion should focus not on the consequences but on the ca..

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe is facing growing scrutiny over his leadership, with concerns surrounding decision-making, financial commitments and uncertainty over the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reportedly weakening confidence in his administration.According to The Guardian, football officials from across Africa have questioned Motsepe’s management, with the latest concerns emerging following his decision to reverse CAF’s earlier resolution to stage AFCON every four years.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a surprise U-turn announced last week, Motsepe indicated that the continental tournament would return to a biennial cycle, just 10 months after CAF approved the change to a four-year format.The proposed reversal is expected to be confirmed at CAF’s executive committee meeting in Abidjan next month. While the return to a two-year cycle reportedly enjoys considerable support, the process surrounding the announcement has raised con..

LOOP Safari Gravel Series will head to Nanyuki for the first time this Saturday, 17 October for the fourth leg of the 2026 edition, with more than 600 cyclists set to take on the course at the Mt Kenya Wildlife Conservancy.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Nanyuki event is the latest addition to the LOOP Safari Gravel Series calendar and will give riders an opportunity to tackle new terrain while experiencing one of Kenya’s popular adventure destinations from a different perspective.This season, cyclists had a say in the destination of the final leg of the series following the introduction of a new riders’ choice event which saw them vote and settle for Nanyuki as the preferred stop.Cyclists will compete over 11km Chui Route, 45km Duma Route, and a 90km Simba Route for the elite, with up to 636 cyclists registered as of Wednesday, 13 October.Gor Mahia coach admits to seeking mental health professional for players after tough pre-seasonThe men’s elite line up will see Jord..

When Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor named his team for their season opener against Murang’a Seal on Tuesday, 13 October, talks centered around those missing rather than those named in the team.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn particular, Harambee Stars duo of goalkeeper Byrne Omondi and defender Mike Kibwage were nowhere in the team even as talks of their suspension by the club continued to dominate both social and mainstream media.The two players were allegedly suspended following a poor performance in their CAF Champions League (CAF CL) second leg 5-1 loss to Pyramids.While Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy overlooked the suspension and called them to the national team, Gor Mahia seemed not to be done with them, a matter that forced Akonnor to shed light on, in his address to the press after the M-seal match.Gor Mahia winger eyes improvement despite opening new season with brace“They are all back. It was a situation of the management and the players and sometime..

After winning the first title in 22 years, Arsenal also managed to reach the Champions League final. The June transfer window was a huge success and the Gunners bought quality players with intention to secure back-to-back titles. After two rounds of the new season in Europe, Mikel Arteta’s men have two victories. The Spanish manager was recently awarded with a new contract and became the highest paid coach in England. The next in line is Declan Rice and his contract is, according to the reports in the works already, after which the players like Martin Odegaard and David Raya will be offered new deals.Statement win, but a hard-fought one: Arsenal’s seven-minute blitzkrieg smashes LilleBut, all these success stories came with a price. While awarding the players and coaches, the club’s executives decided to cut the cost on the other side, and it looks like no less than 60 employees will be sacked. In February, the Gunners announced they had almost broken even for the 2024-25 financial yea..

All Liverpool needed was the third-placed team in the Austrian league to boost self-confidence after a heavy 3-0 loss at home to Manchester City. And the Reds got just what they needed – a quick and easy victory, without any injuries. LASK was no match for Areola’s men, and the guests needed just 15 minutes to put the game away, before they scored some more and ended the game with a 6-3 win. Apart from the whole team, this match was ideal personally for Bradley Barcola, who arrived with a 100 million mark on his back and faced criticism already. This was not the Premier League and the opponent was not Arsenal or City, but for a forward, any goal is a confidence boost and Barcola scored three of them tonight.Liverpool boss decided to mix his starting 11 and actually fielded quite a young squad, with an average age of 24 years and 186 days, which is actually their third-youngest ever in a Champions League. Trey Nyoni made his first Champions League start while Alexis Mac Allister stayed ..