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One last goal. One last roar. One last Messi

There are football nights that evaporate before the next morning. Nights like this belong to history.Lionel Messi walked onto the pitch at the Monumental for the final time in an Argentina shirt, and somehow, fittingly, he left the stage with a goal.At 39, in his 208th and final international appearance, Messi converted a second-half penalty to score his 126th goal for Argentina, adding the final chapter to a national-team career that has lasted more than two decades.##TWITTER_

##Argentina defeated Benin 3-0 in the end, but the result was almost irrelevant. This was Leo’s night.The 85,000 inside the Mo..

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McDonald Mariga breaks silence on Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United abandonment

FKF vice president McDonald Mariga has broken his silence on the abandoned Kariobangi Sharks versus Mombasa United FKF Premier League promotion/relegation playoff return leg, saying he expects the Leagues and Competitions Committee to assess the matter fairly and deliver a just verdict.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match was abandoned in the 65th minute at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday after crowd trouble erupted following a controversial penalty awarded to Mombasa United by referee John Sulwe.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010068##Sulwe pointed to the spot after a corner, with a Mombasa United player going down following what appeared to be minimal contact. The decision sparked protests from the Sharks players, who surrounded the referee before supporters spilt onto the pitch.Match officials were subsequently whisked away from the pitch by security personnel as tensions escalated, forcing the game to be called off.Sharks were leading 2-1 at the time of the abandonment, having re..

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FKF’s options in determining abandoned Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United playoff

The fate of the FKF Premier League promotion/relegation playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United now rests with FKF after Tuesday’s second leg was abandoned at Ulinzi Sports Complex.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe federation is yet to communicate its next course of action, but the matter is expected to be referred to the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee, chaired by Peter Kamau.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010068##The committee is likely to move quickly, with the FKF Premier League scheduled to kick off on Friday afternoon and the outcome of the playoff determining which of the two clubs takes its place in the top flight.The first step will be to review the various reports surrounding the abandonment, including those from centre referee John Sulwe, the match commissioner, security personnel and the CAF Safety and Security Officers who were present at the venue.Referee attack causes abandonment of Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United playoff [VIDEO]The match was abandon..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Kenya Police FC altered their structure to overcome 3K FC

Kenya Police FC concluded their pre-season programme with a penalty shootout victory over 3K FC after a competitive 1-1 draw in which both sides showed contrasting methods of progressing the ball and attacking the final third. Download our MozzartSport app for more newsPolice initially found success through a fluid 4-2-3-1 that could develop into a 3-3-4 in possession, using Eston Esiye’s movement into the defensive line to create an extra player against 3K’s first line of pressure.3K, meanwhile, looked increasingly dangerous when they bypassed central areas and attacked through the flanks, while also using direct restarts towards Weston Njue.The game eventually became a different tactical contest after both teams made multiple changes, with Police abandoning their original structure for a 4-4-2 and committing another striker in search of a winner.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999929##Both teams began from nominal 4-2-3-1 structures, but their possession behaviours gave the shapes different character..

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Safari Sevens at 28: A look into the illustrious history of Africa’s premier rugby festival

For 28 years, Safari Sevens has been a celebration of Kenya’s rugby culture, a stage for emerging talent, a magnet for international stars and, at different points in its history, a symbol of the country’s ability to bring people together through sport.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFrom its modest beginnings at the RFUEA Ground in 1996 to packed national stadiums, international stars and a tournament that has travelled beyond Nairobi, Safari Sevens has experienced remarkable highs and difficult lows.Its story is one of ambition, growth, adversity, uncertainty and resilience. An idea born out of a changing rugby landscapeFirst Kenyan referee to officiate at IRB Series on how rugby has evolved since the 90sThe origins of Safari Sevens can be traced to the 90s. The overseas tours that had traditionally brought leading British clubs to Kenya were beginning to disappear, reducing the opportunities for local fans to watch high-level international rugby on home soil.The Rugby Pa..

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Joker Merino does his magic as Spain win again

When a team is as strong as the Spaniards currently are, wins are expected, as if it were easy. And yet, this Spain team really justifies those expectations even when they don’t play well. Tonight, they visited Croatia, the 14th-placed team on FIFA’s list, played badly, fell behind after only 17 minutes, but in the end triumphed 2-1. This time, it was not Yamal, or Pedri or Olmo, this time, the win was the product of some great saves from Unai Simon and a brace from Mikel Merino. Arsenal’s joker did the same with the Spanish team, entered the game in the second half and turned the game over with two goals, continuing the Spanish unbeaten record.6 – Mikel Merino ha marcado seis goles con España en 16 partidos oficiales tras salir desde el banquillo desde el principio de 2025. ⏱️ Es el jugador que más goles ha logrado como suplente con una selección europea desde entonces. 🇪🇸 En total, ha anotado siete goles como suplente con Luis de la Fuente, más que cualquier otro jugador de la @SEFut..

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Ronaldo finally talks about his Portugal exit

On the night when Portugal boss Jorge Jesus said at the press conference that everything is fine between him and Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Real forward got on the plane and went back to Spain. He addressed the public shortly afterwards, claiming that in ‘due time, I will tell all Portuguese people the truth about the reasons that led to my departure from the national team, to which I have always been dedicated’. Well, he decided to give his side of the story tonight as he published a long and detailed version of everything that happened, beginning with the end of the World Cup, when he went back to his country.🚨💣 BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo goes ALL OUT in an OFFICIAL STATEMENT explaining what happened in Portugal NT: “As I promised, I have decided to recount, in the first person and in a straightforward manner, the circumstances surrounding the National Team’s last training camp. After the 2026 World Cup, I drafted a letter to the Portuguese people—which I still keep—containing th..

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United’s teenage sensation is demanding millions from Bayern

We live in a world where even 16-year-old footballers, who have achieved nothing yet, are on the front pages of the world’s sports portals. JJ Gabriel is one of those players. Manchester United’s teenage sensation ‘shocked’ the world when he asked to leave his current club, unsatisfied with his role and a lack of first-team opportunities. The club tried all they could do to ensure that Gabriel will get the best possible option to thrive at United, but the appetites were just too big for this kid. According to Sky Sports, Gabriel and his family requested he feature for at least 20 minutes against Sabah in the Champions League, Brighton in the FA Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League on October 25. This was all before beginning negotiations around a scholarship contract to secure his future at the club.##LINKED_NEWS_69028##For now, Gabriel is not training in the club and big teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are lurking in the background. To this point, no club-to-c..

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Nairobi City Thunder target third BAL ticket as Elite 16 comes to Nairobi

Nairobi City Thunder, the first Kenyan team to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL), is chasing a third consecutive appearance when the Road to BAL East Division Elite 16 comes to Nairobi from Tuesday, 17 to Sunday, 22 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bradley Ibs-led side clinched their third league title on Friday, 2 October at Kasarani Indoor Arena, sweeping Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) 3-0 to complete a 90-0 three-year run that has seen them win three titles back-to-back.Thunder have received a bye from the group phase of the Road to BAL and, just like last year, will begin their campaign in the Elite 16. The group stage gets underway on Wednesday, 21 October and is expected to run to the end of the month, with five groups in action.WNBA star, Kenyan international in as KPA strengthen squad ahead of WBLA qualifiersHaving established themselves as the team to beat at home, coach Ibs is hoping to carry that momentum to the BAL qualifiers and beyond, sa..

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‘Bro, I’m rich, I don’t need to run’

In just three and a half years, he has changed five clubs. His transfers have been worth several tens of millions of euros, with some of them even excessive, but it seems that Jhon Duran does not care where he plays, only how much he earns. The Colombian joined Benfica on loan from Saudi club Al-Nassr this June, where he is a backup striker behind Vangelis Pavlidis. He has scored one goal since arriving, and judging by some of the things Fred has said about him, it seems that his performances on the pitch are not of particular interest to him and that he is mainly concerned with the state of his bank account. And there are nothing but millions in there.##LINKED_NEWS_67400##Fred, who shared a dressing room with Duran at Fenerbahçe, revealed on a podcast that Durán is not particularly interested in football, especially since his life changed when he moved from Chicago Fire to Aston Villa for almost 30,000,000 euros.“That guy doesn’t care about anything, bro — what a funny guy! Great pers..

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