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Ronaldo skips the celebration with the fansPortugal’s victory over Norway in the Nations League was overshadowed by the fact that legendary Cristiano Ronaldo spent the entire match on the bench, something that had not happened since June 15, 2008. Although he was fully fit and even went out to warm up towards the end of the match, Jorge Jesus decided not to bring him on. Goncalo Ramos, who scored Portugal’s second goal, retained his place up front. After the match, Jesus went into detail about his tactical thinking and stressed that Ronaldo’s absence had nothing to do with an injury. It had been 6,678 days since Ronaldo’s previous appearance on the bench. That came against Switzerland at the European Championship, when Portugal had already secured their place in the next round.##TWITTER_

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Two European heavyweights renew their fiercely contested rivalry as Belgium host France in a blockbuster UEFA Nations League A showdown at the Stade Roi Baudouin.Both nations enter this marquee fixture under new management and buoyed by opening-day victories, setting the stage for a compelling tactical battle in Brussels.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsMark van Bommel kicked off his tenure as Belgium head coach with an impressive 2-0 away victory over Italy, ending a four-match run without a clean sheet.Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane began his reign in charge of Les Bleus with a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Turkey.However, France’s victory came at a high cost as captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a knee injury, ruling him out of this crucial fixture.Despite missing their star forward, France hold a commanding recent record against the Red Devils, having won each of their last five meetings.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 28 SeptemberVenue: Stade Roi Baudouin, BrusselsGro..

Over the past six seasons, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa has established himself as one of the best midfielders in Serie A. The Cameroon international was a vital member of Napoli’s title-winning sides under Luciano Spalletti and Antonio Conte, and has proven to be one of the club’s biggest successes in the transfer market over the past decade. However, the current situation is far from ideal. The former Fulham player is out of contract at the end of the season, the club’s management want to extend his deal as soon as possible, but negotiations are not going in the right direction. Sporting director Giovanni Manna finds himself in a difficult position because of the demands made by the player’s agent, Maxime Nana, namely that Anguissa’s salary must be 6,000,000 euros per year. That is a lot, especially considering that Anguissa currently earns 3,600,000 euros under his existing contract, following an increase in 2025 (his previous salary was 2,700,000).##TWITTER_<blockquote class="twitter..

Harambee Stars’ failure to grab a win against lowly ranked Eritrea attracted heavy criticism from Kenyans who left the stadium sadder than when they came.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya hosted Eritrea in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifier Group D match played on Saturday, 26 September at the Nyayo National Stadium.The Harambee Stars were destined for an embarrassing defeat from Nahom Girmai’s 36th minute opener, but were rescued by an 87th minute equalizer from Ryan Ogam, who ensured the match ended in a 1-1 draw.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985378##In a group that has Guinea and South Africa, Kenya were favourites to win the match due to their superior (109) FIFA world ranking to Eritrea (184), but not even the home advantage could propel Kenya to a win.Mozzart Sport was present at the Nyayo National Stadium and caught up with dejected fans who expressed their anger with the national team and the government.“That was such an underwhelming performance by Harambee Stars…

Manchester City are at the centre of one of the biggest stories of the young European football season, with the Premier League club reportedly found guilty of breaching financial regulations in 114 of 115 charges brought against them. The potential punishment remains unknown, with sanctions ranging from points deductions to the possibility of titles being stripped.Amid the uncertainty, former City midfielder Rodri has publicly backed his old club and expressed his belief that the team he was part of achieved its success legitimately.Of 115 charges, guilty for 114: Man City face explosive financial reckoning!Speaking in an interview ahead of last night’s spectacular meeting between Spain and England, the Barcelona midfielder addressed the controversy surrounding his former side. Reflecting on City’s achievements during his time at the Etihad, Rodri said: “What we have achieved, no one can take away from us. That is something that cannot be bought with money, but with dedication, team sp..

Mathare United head coach David Ouma says competition within the squad will be crucial as the club prepares for its return to the Kenyan top flight.Ouma, who spent the last three years working in Tanzania, has overseen the rebuilding of the squad, bringing together experienced campaigners and a crop of promising young players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9978907##The coach says every player will have to fight for his place, including those who were already at the club before his arrival.“Of course, I’m a coach who believes in giving every player an opportunity,” Ouma said in an interview with club media.He noted that some of the players he left behind when he departed Kenya three years ago have since developed significantly through regular top-level football.“When I left Kenya, some of these players were still very young, but now, three years later, they have gained more experience competing at the highest level. We have also recruited some very exciting young players,” he said.Harambee Stars secure ..

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists the club remain confident of proving its innocence despite reports they are set to be found guilty of the vast majority of the Premier League’s financial charges.In an open letter to the public, Al Mubarak said City’s determination to fight the case has not changed, stressing that the legal process is still ongoing and that the club cannot reveal details because of strict confidentiality.”Nothing has changed. We have faced challenges together before and have prevailed,” Al Mubarak said in a message to City supporters.##LINKED_NEWS_69353##”I have been part of this Club for 18 years. I have had the privilege to stand with you in the Etihad, at Wembley, and in Istanbul. This Club matters to me, and you have shown and told me – time and time again – how much Manchester City matters to you,” he said in a statement published on City’s website. “This is why I am writing to you today. Following Friday’s media reporting, many of you will have..

Due to Kenya’s presence in the Group D of the AFCON qualifiers, the South Africa – Guinea game was huge. Harambee Stars are among hosts so only one team from this group will be going to the Africa’s biggest competition. And straight in the first round, we had a ’derby’ between Bafana Bafana and Syli National which put Pitso Mosimane under huge pressure. Mosimane took over South Africa (for the third time) after Hugo Broos’ retirement but his players neerly blew up their chances of winning the most important game. Although Bafana Bafana dominated, Guniea managed to equalize from their only second shot on target. But this time, the hosts were saved by the ’football gods’ and weren’t punished for their missed chances: South Africa – Guniea 2-1.Kabini Hands Bafana Bafana Winning Start✅️ Kabini’s 1st International Goal✅️Mbuthuma With 1st Bafana Goal Contribution ✅️Pitso Mosimane’s Side Will Face Eritrea In Egypt On Wednesday Result: 🇿🇦 South Africa 2-1 Guinea 🇬🇳 ⚽️ Ime Okon🅰️ Sphephelo Sith..

Ryan Ogam rescued a point for Kenya with an 87th-minute equaliser as Harambee Stars were held to a 1-1 draw by Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe result means Kenya will have to wait even longer for a first victory over the Red Sea Camels, with their last win coming on 2 December 2003 when they edged Eritrea 3-2 in Kassala, Sudan, during the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9985348##Despite already securing a place at the 2027 continental showpiece as co-hosts, head coach Benni McCarthy had stressed the importance of making the qualifying campaign competitive and using the matches to build a team capable of competing on the continental stage.Kenya started brightly, with Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng immediately posing a threat down the left. His inviting cross inside the opening minute was dealt with by Eritrea goalkeeper Yonathan Abiel.The hosts continued to pres..

The road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) officially begins today for Harambee Stars as they host Eritrea in a highly anticipated Group D opener at Nyayo Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis afternoon presents an important competitive test for head coach Benni McCarthy, who has had to contend with disrupted preparations, including just one full training session on Friday following a player strike.##NAJAVA_MECA_9984752##Despite already securing qualification as one of the tournament’s co-hosts, McCarthy has made it clear that his side is targeting a strong campaign and a top finish in a group that also features South Africa and Guinea.Kenya are in Group D alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea, with the Stars opening their campaign at home before travelling to Conakry to face Guinea on 1 October.Eritrea, meanwhile, arrives in Nairobi with confidence after successfully negotiating the preliminary round. They defeated Eswatini 2-0 in the first leg before ..