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All eyes tonight are fixed at The New Jersey Stadium, where two footballing powerhouses in Spain and Argentina, take to battle in search of the biggest prize in the game.Reigning champions Argentina are out for a fourth star, while Spain look for their second.Here we go!

Kenya Police FC Technical Director Bashatir Mnyama has appealed to the club’s supporters to remain patient, insisting the management is making significant progress in strengthening the squad ahead of the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season.Mnyama’s assurance comes amid growing anxiety among sections of the club’s faithful following a wave of departures during the ongoing transfer window, with the Law Enforcers yet to officially unveil any new signings.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe former league champions have sanctioned the exits of several players as part of a squad restructuring exercise. Those who have left by mutual consent include: Ambrose Sifuna, Enock Masinza, Awesu Ally Awesu, Chris Opondo, David Owino, Tobias Omondi and Alvin Mang’eni.Meanwhile, defender Daniel Sakari and winger David Odhiambo have completed moves to Gor Mahia, while Harambee Stars midfielder Marvin Nabwire is on the verge of joining Zambian champions Power Dynamos. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Add..

Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Lilian Awuor has opened the lid on how she managed to overcome a costly blunder against Australia during the 2026 FIFA Series tournament. Awuor was at fault, allowing Chelsea Women’s team striker Sam Kerr to score an easy goal, in a match that ended 2-0 in favour of Australia. She let in what seemed an harmless shot, from the forward, slip through her gloves to the disappointment of the hundreds of fans present. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDespite the setback, Awuor, who plies her trade in Romania with Farul Constanta, went on to have a decent game against The Matildas.In an interview with the press, Awuor for the first time spoke of the incident and the role the team played thereafter.“We have the best team, teammates and technical bench. Such an ordeal can happen but the most important thing is how to manage to get over it and the support you receive from the team,” said Awuor.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855114##The 27-year-old went ahead to reveal the..

People say that honesty is the foundation of every good relationship. So, here it is:Dear Leo, I’ve never liked you.I’m not sure why. I just don’t think our personalities clicked. From your wonderkid days, I’ve cheered against you, against Barcelona, against Argentina.And for years, I’ve been satisfied.FALSE 10a: Sorry seems to be the hardest word, but Spain should hear it from meWhile your accomplishments with the Catalans seemed inevitable, I was pleased with any Argentina setback. And there were plenty of them, you have to admit it.I remember the 2014 World Cup final. I cheered for Germany, as if I were born in Berlin or Munich. Mario Gotze became my hero when he shocked you in extra time. I was happy to see you empty-handed once again.For years, your name was an inevitable part of the GOAT debate, but I just couldn’t stomach it. I’m too young to have been able to watch Pele, Diego Armando Maradona, and other football icons.Whenever compatriots claimed you were better than Diego, I ..

The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games return from Sunday, 26 July to Sunday, 2 August in Kiambu County Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFootball will, once again, take centre stage with a new national champion guaranteed after reigning champions St. Joseph’s Boys’ Kitale were eliminated at the county stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##The road to Thika has also claimed several other established school football giants. Last year’s standout sides: Musingu High School, Kirangari High School, Moi High School, Serani Secondary School and Agai High School, all failed to qualify, blowing the race for the title wide open.With many familiar faces missing, this year’s tournament presents one of the most unpredictable fields in recent memory.Mozzart Sport takes a closer look at the seven confirmed teams heading to Thika. At the time of writing, the North Eastern Region had yet to determine its representative, with the qualifiers scheduled for the week beginnin..

The grand finale of the World Cup between Argentina and Spain (tonight at 22:00) has once again launched one of the most intriguing football questions in history into the spotlight: Just how close was Lionel Messi to wearing the red jersey of La Furia Roja?In an alternate reality, the entire history of the sport could have looked completely different had the shy boy from Rosario decided in favor of the country that provided him with medical treatment and his football rise.Writing history or passing the torch? Spain vs Argentina: The ultimate showdownMessi grew up in a modest home in a working-class neighborhood of Rosario, spending endless hours playing football with his older brothers and friends on dusty, rocky streets. When word got out about an extraordinarily gifted but exceptionally small boy, Barcelona offered not only a contract but also to pay for the expensive growth hormone treatments necessary for his normal development.At the age of 13, Messi packed his bags and moved to t..

Bandari FC have embarked on a major squad restructuring after parting ways with 11 players as preparations for the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season gather pace.Sources close to Mozzart Sport indicate that the sweeping changes have been sanctioned by newly-appointed head coach Charles Okere, who has wasted little time in shaping the squad to fit his vision following his appointment last week.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe tactician is expected to oversee a significant rebuild at the Mombasa-based club as he looks to restore Bandari’s competitiveness after a disappointing campaign last season.Among the biggest names on the departure list is striker Mohamed Barisa. The forward joined the Dockers from Nzoia Sugar in 2024 and spent two seasons at the club, but now leaves as part of the ongoing restructuring.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Also heading for the exit is experienced wing-back Herit Mungai, who arrived at Bandari after previous stints with Mathare United, KCB and FC T..

Tusker FC defender Dennis Wanjala has explained why he shunned all other suitors to sign for Shabana FC.Wanjala is among the players who parted ways with 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Tusker FC during the current off-season transfer window and had been one of the most sought-after defenders on the market.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##While a host of clubs, including Mara Sugar and Kakamega Homeboyz, were interested in signing him, the former Nairobi City Stars defender chose Shabana as his preferred club and signed a two-year contract with the Glamour Boys.In an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport after putting pen to paper, Wanjala disclosed what endeared the club to him.“I chose Shabana because it is one of the biggest teams in the country and has a massive following, which is attractive to any footballer,” said Wanjala.A Ten-Goal Epic in Miami as England Edge Out France in World Cup ThrillerApart from Shabana’s pedigree, their title ambitions were also a key factor in swaying Wanjala’s..

A bizarre story has emerged from Turkey, where Christ Inao Ulai’s transfer from Trabzonspor to Fiorentina has turned into a full-blown drama. Even Trabzonspor’s executives reportedly struggled to believe what had happened, suspecting an attempt to sabotage the agreed deal.The Ivory Coast midfielder claims he was literally abducted at Istanbul Airport by individuals posing as Trabzonspor representatives. The extraordinary story was first reported by well-connected Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu, with astonishing details later surfacing about an alleged plot to derail the multi-million-euro transfer.🇨🇮💎 Christian Inao Oulai (20) is Fiorentina’s newest signing.🔥 A 10/10 move by La Viola.⭐ He has everything to become one of the best midfielders in Serie A. pic.twitter.com/emhShLPPLg— New Ballers (@newballers7) July 18, 2026 Ulai, one of Fiorentina’s top transfer targets, arrived in Istanbul on a flight from Abidjan. He was scheduled to meet an official Trabzonspor delegation at the a..

It has been a summer of record-breaking transfers for English footballers.After Elliot Anderson became the most expensive English player in history following his £116 million (€135 million) move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, that record is already set to be broken.Morgan Rogers (23) is on the verge of joining Chelsea after Aston Villa accepted a £117 million (€137.6 million) offer for the England international attacker.🚨🔵 BREAKING: MORGAN ROGERS TO CHELSEA, HERE WE GO!Club to club agreement reached today with Aston Villa to anticipate Arsenal official bid.£117m proposal has been accepted, as @David_Ornstein reported.Agreement done with Morgan Rogers on personal terms until June 2032. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 pic.twitter.com/T8LITHSus0— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2026 Arsenal had also been monitoring Rogers closely and explored the possibility of signing him in recent days. However, the Gunners never submitted a formal bid as they focused their efforts on securing Christos Col..