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Clarence Seedorf is back in management, with the former Netherlands and AC Milan star appointed Corinthians head coach in a bid to rescue the Brazilian giants from relegation trouble.The 50-year-old has signed a contract running until the end of 2027, taking charge with Corinthians sitting 16th in the Brazilian top flight, just one place above the relegation zone with eight matches remaining.##LINKED_NEWS_785##Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, who was dismissed last week after Corinthians suffered seven consecutive league defeats. The Dutchman faces an immediate challenge to halt that slide and steer the club away from danger.His appointment marks his first coaching role since leaving the Cameroon national team more than seven years ago. Previous spells at AC Milan, Shenzhen FC and Deportivo La Coruna brought limited success, leaving Seedorf with plenty to prove as he returns to the touchline.“Taking on this challenge is an honour, but also a huge responsibility. I am here to give my al..

Manchester United’s challenging start to the season faces another stern test as they travel to Spain to face UEFA Champions League stalwarts Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDiego Simeone’s men enter the clash on the back of four successive LaLiga victories, including a late win over Alavés at the weekend, and are eager to bounce back in Europe following a narrow 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on matchday one.Meanwhile, Michael Carrick’s Red Devils are under immense pressure after letting a lead slip to draw 1-1 against ten-man Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017439##While United kicked off their continental campaign in emphatic style with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah Baku, their away form and dismal historical record against Atlético present a major hurdle in this high-stakes fixture.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 13 OctoberVenue: Cívitas Metropolitano, MadridGroup: UEFA Champions League – League Phase (Matchday 2)Current s..

Gor Mahia have received a timely boost ahead of their season-opening fixture after confirming that captain Sylvester Owino, Felix Oluoch and Lawrence Juma have all made progress in their respective recoveries and returned to training.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe record league champions are preparing for a demanding campaign as they seek to defend their league crown, secure domestic cup honours and extend their record to 23 league titles.Aldrine Kibet’s major stumbling block revealed by Celta head coachIn an update published on the club’s official website, team doctor Brian Odongo provided encouraging news on the trio, outlining their recovery progress as K’Ogalo intensify preparations for the new season.Juma has resumed training after recovering from an arm injury sustained during the Super Cup encounter against Tusker FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017438##The midfielder is now undergoing a gradual reintegration process, with the medical team working towards his return to full ..

Xavi Simons may be sidelined with a serious knee injury, but the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder is making sure his time away from the pitch does not go to waste. The 23-year-old has enrolled in a business course at Harvard University while recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.The Netherlands international has been accepted onto Harvard Business School’s Crossover into Business programme, a semester-long online course designed to help professional athletes prepare for business opportunities during and after their sporting careers.##TWITTER_

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Xavi Simons has been enrolled into the Crossover into Business program at Harvard Business School while recovering form his ACL injury. https://t.co/FZm9S9VwRK

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Former Gor Mahia midfielder Khalid Aucho has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished 13-year career with the Uganda national team, the Uganda Cranes.The combative midfielder confirmed his decision in a statement shared on Facebook on Monday, 12 October ending a journey that saw him earn 77 international caps, captain his country and feature in three Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAucho made his international debut on 30 November 2013, against Rwanda during the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, beginning a decade-long association with the Cranes that established him as one of Uganda’s most dependable midfielders across East Africa. His influence within the national team grew further in October 2021 when he was appointed captain under then Serbian coach Milutin Sredojević. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017427##He subsequently led Uganda through several international assignments, including the 2..

One of the most successful executives in world football and chairman of Bayern Munich’s Supervisory Board, Uli Hoeness, has launched a fierce attack on FIFA and UEFA officials over the congested international football calendar. He believes the Munich club has been particularly affected by the extended duration of the World Cup and, above all, the prolonged break caused by the latest Nations League fixtures. He has therefore called on football’s most influential figures to reconsider their decisions.##LINKED_NEWS_69772##The start of the season has not gone according to Bayern’s plans. They have dropped points twice in the opening five rounds of the Bundesliga, and the veteran club chief believes the reasons are obvious.“We are suffering the most because of this long World Cup. Our players returned very late and then had to take a break,” Hoeness told Bild TV.It is worth remembering that Bayern stars such as Harry Kane and Michael Olise were involved right up until the final weekend of t..

It sounds unbelievable, but it is true. Marseille have managed to escape the relegation zone. The fact that they were down there until Sunday says a lot about the gloom that has descended upon the former European champions. Before their match against Troyes, they had suffered five consecutive defeats in all competitions. They probably felt a huge weight lift off their shoulders after the final whistle, having finally ended their negative run and celebrated a victory — 2–0.##TWITTER_

Amine Harit 🇲🇦🦁 Goal against troyes ⚽️🔥 https://t.co/q5i8OFxShT

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##Admittedly, they were extremely lucky, as Troyes came within millimetres of equalising in the 90th minute. Renaud Ripart was left completely unmarked in th..

Randal Kolo Muani scored his first goal of the season to rescue a point for Juventus in a 1-1 draw away to in-form Cagliari, but the Bianconeri will rue a missed opportunity to turn the game around after the Frenchman struck the crossbar late on.Cagliari arrived on the back of three consecutive victories and took the lead through Daniel Maldini, who continued his impressive scoring run with a fourth consecutive Serie A target appearance.FT | ⌛️ | Pareggio in trasferta in Sardegna @EASPORTSFC @easportsfcit #CagliariJuve https://t.co/dqaKnZhoB7— JuventusFC (@juventusfc) October 11, 2026 Maldini sparked the move himself by dispossessing Francisco Conceicao in midfield. After his initial effort was blocked, a ricochet fell kindly for the forward, who swept the ball home from close range for an ideal birthday present.Juventus dominated possession but struggled to make it count. Nico Gonzalez failed to convert from close range after Weston McKennie had volleyed a Zeki Celik cross back into t..

A match that promised fireworks instead ended goalless, but Roma’s 0-0 draw with Como was anything but short on controversy. Gian Piero Gasperini was left fuming after Donyell Malen’s dismissal changed the course of the game, while Cesc Fabregas insisted the referee had made the right call.With two attack-minded coaches on opposite sides, the meeting between Gasperini’s Roma and Fabregas’ Como had the ingredients for a thrilling contest. 🚨𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗘: Donyell Malen was shown a straight red card following this challenge. 🟥 https://t.co/wTsM5umgJr— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) October 11, 2026 Instead, the decisive moment arrived in the 53rd minute, when Malen lost possession before launching into a heavy challenge on Como full-back Caqueret. Referee Michael Fabbri showed the Dutchman a straight red card.Roma had looked the more threatening side before the dismissal, but being reduced to 10 men forced the visitors onto the defensive – much to Gasperini’s frustration.”There was a foul on Malen befo..

Nairobi United goalkeeper Faruk Shikhalo was at fault as KCB FC struck late, forcing the two teams to settle for a 2-2 draw in an FKF Premier League match played on Sunday at Police Sacco Grounds. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWith Nairobi leading 2-1, and on the cusp of three points, Shikhalo held on the ball for more than eight seconds forcing the referee to award KCB a corner. The time wasting antics would prove costly as Geoffrey Ojung’a scored from the resultant corner to deny Nairobi United maximum points. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017190##The result also denied returning Belgian coach Patrick Aussems what would have been a bright start at his second stint in the competition and first one at Nairobi United. The Naibois, who were the dominant side in the first half, took the lead in the 38th minute through Michael Karamor. In a bid to chase the game, KCB head coach Robert Matano introduced Evans Malo for Franck Nduwimana before restart. Migori Youth, 3K FC avoid defeat as life..