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The meteoric rise in the number of Instagram followers of Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha, which rose from 40,000 before the opening World Cup game against Spain to more than 15,000,000 at the moment, perfectly encapsulates how the Blue Sharks captured everyone’s attention.After a sensational 0-0 draw against Spain in their first-ever World Cup game, Cape Verde won another point against favourites and two-time winners Uruguay (2-2), and are in contention for the Round of 32. For a population of under 525,000 people spread across 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean archipelago, that would be not just a dream come true, but much more than that.Dark horses strike again as Cape Verde frustrate UruguayAt the moment, they’re third in Group H, level with Uruguay on two points. They will face Saudi Arabia on Saturday in their final group-stage game (3 am). A victory against Saudis will be enough for them to seal progression.Even a draw could be enough in theory, as eight of the 12 best third-plac..

Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit of Sandro Tonali by opening talks with Newcastle United over a potential blockbuster move for the Italian midfielder.Spurs have admired Tonali for some time, but direct club-to-club contact signals a significant escalation in their efforts to bring the 26-year-old to north London. It also serves as a clear statement of intent from Roberto De Zerbi, who has identified the Newcastle star as one of his priority targets.The race for Tonali’s signature is far from straightforward.Life after Rodri and Bernardo: City step up interest in TonaliManchester City remain firmly in contention and continue to monitor the situation closely, while discussions between the player’s representatives and both clubs are ongoing as they attempt to find common ground on personal terms.Newcastle, meanwhile, are under no pressure to sell.Tonali remains under contract until 2029, with the club also holding an option to extend his deal by a further year. As a result,..

AFC Leopards and Ulinzi Stars are reportedly locked in a transfer battle for former Kenya junior international midfielder Teddy Osok, who is seeking a full return to competitive football after a lengthy spell away from the top level.Osok is understood to be weighing his options as both FKF Premier League sides have expressed strong interest in securing his signature ahead of the new campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOsok says he hasn’t agreed to any terms yet but is confident the new week will have him in new colours for the 2026/27 season.‘’I cannot say I have committed to anyone yet but I will in the coming few days. I am fit now, and have been for a while as I prepare to get back to what I love doing,’’ says the midfielder.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807192##Sources close to Leopards say they had Osok involved in training sessions before the season ended, although no formal agreement has been reached yet between the two parties.“Nothing has been finalized at the moment. He had..

Jeremy Doku could soon face the most difficult decision of his life – one that has nothing to do with football.The Belgian winger has revealed that he is prepared to temporarily leave his country’s World Cup camp if necessary in order to be present for the birth of his first child, a stance that has sparked debate both within and beyond the football world.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##Doku’s wife, Shireen, is expected to give birth during the second week of July, a period that coincides with the quarter-final stage of the tournament. Should Belgium still be competing, the Manchester City star admits he would find it impossible to ignore such a life-changing moment.”It’s my first child, so I would definitely want to be there,” Doku said earlier this week.The 24-year-old acknowledged that the situation is complicated and that international football comes with responsibilities to teammates, coaches and an entire nation. Nevertheless, he made it clear where his priorities lie.”If you ask me what ..

Curacao, the smallest nation at the World Cup, had been demolished 7-1 by Germany in their tournament debut and everyone expected them to lose again, maybe not that heavily this tine, against Ecuador last night.Alas, their goalkeeper Eloy Room had other plans. The veteran keeper, 37, produced an astonishing 15 saves to earn Curacao a historic 0-0 draw and their first-ever World Cup point. According to Opta, no goalkeeper has made more saves in 90 minutes of World Cup football since records began in 1966!15 – Curaçao’s Eloy Room recorded 15 saves against Ecuador, the most on record (since 1966) by any goalkeeper in a FIFA World Cup match that did not feature extra-time.Wave. pic.twitter.com/2Cm1qFGMha— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 21, 2026 Only former United States goalkeeper Tim Howard has matched that total, making 15 saves against Belgium in 2014. The difference is that Howard needed extra time and still conceded twice. Room reached the same figure in regulation time while keeping a clean..

Tusker FC forward Thomas Omole has opened up about the role Harambee Stars striker Lawrence Ouma has played in inspiring his football journey. Omole revealed that private conversations with his former teammate continue to motivate him to aim for the highest level of the game.The two players share a strong bond dating back to their time together at former National Super League side Samwest Blackboots. While Ouma has since risen to represent Kenya and secure a professional move abroad, Omole says his friend’s words have kept him focused on achieving similar success.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##“Lawrence Ouma is my friend. We have been in the same team. When he plays for the national team, he texts me and tells me that is where I need to be. He knows I deserve to be playing at the top level. But Inshallah, in God’s time, it will happen,” Omole said.Ouma’s rise has been one of Kenyan football’s most inspiring success stories. In August last year, the former Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA)..

Under the Monterrey lights. Japan delivered a masterclass in tactical discipline and transitional precision, dismantling a shell-shocked Tunisian side 4–0 to assert their dominance in Group F.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsIt was a display defined by the Samurai Blue’s signature slow to quick tempo possession lazily, through their back three before triggering razor-sharp attacking patterns that left the newly-appointed Hervé Renard scrambling for answers on the Tunisian bench.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807394##Japan wasted no time setting the tone, puncturing the Carthage Eagles’ defensive lines almost immediately from kickoff. In just the 4th minute as a sweeping, incisive passage of play through the left channel unlocked the Tunisian backline.Daichi Kamada timed his run to perfection, meeting a neat cross to side-foot the ball home past Aymen Dahmen.A swift VAR confirmation validated the opener, instantly deflating Tunisia’s game plan.BETTING GUIDE: Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs ..

A match that promised plenty even before kickoff certainly delivered. The clash between the European and African giants had everything. It looked as though Ivory Coast would come away with the win, but then Deniz Undav happened. Germany’s super-sub made the difference, reacting brilliantly to two chances and scoring twice to secure a 2-1 victory for his side. With this result, Germany can already start preparing for the knockout stage, while Ivory Coast will be fighting for qualification in their final group match against Curacao.🚨🇩🇪 Deniz Undav (29) has 9 goals + 4 assists in 11 appearances for Germany. 😳He has 5 goal contributions already this World Cup, despite not starting a match. 👏 FANTASTIC attacking output. ✅ pic.twitter.com/KWIaIKTdoc— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 20, 2026 Ivory Coast head into halftime with a surprise 1-0 lead over Germany after a disciplined and effective first-half display.The Germans almost made the perfect start, creating an opportunity within the opening..

It was already known that he would be leaving Manchester United, despite having an option for one more year on his contract. It was also known that he would move to MLS next season, as he had personally expressed his desire to play in the United States. What remained unknown, however, was which club he would join. Now, that question has finally been answered.One of the best Brazilian midfielders of this century, Casemiro, is set to become a teammate of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. According to an exclusive report from Fabrizio Romano, which has since been echoed by numerous transfer insiders, the former Real Madrid star has reached a verbal agreement with Inter Miami’s management. It is now only a matter of days before he signs a two-year contract.🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder, here we go!Verbal agreement sealed with all parties involved and all formal steps resolved, now waiting to sign and announce the Brazilian.Casemiro wants to play with ..

Tusker forward Ian Simiyu has set his sights on making a mark in continental football after helping the Brewers secure qualification for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.The winger delivered a match-winning performance as Tusker defeated Kenya Police FC 2-1 in the Mozzart Bet Cup final at Kwale Stadium, scoring a brilliant brace to inspire his side to victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807391##The triumph ended Tusker’s five-year wait for silverware and earned the club a ticket to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Simiyu described qualifying for continental football as the realization of a long-held ambition and revealed that he hopes to use the African stage as a springboard to further his career abroad.”It is a super great feeling for me honestly. It has always been my dream to play in CAF matches. I am glad I was able to achieve that dream by scoring when it was crucial and when it mattered most,” said Simiyu.”Now my focus is to feature on th..