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The story of Paris Saint-Germain is one of football’s greatest “Who would have thought?” tales.Six years ago, as the world slowly grasped the severity of COVID-19 and geared up for a fierce battle against it, the Parisians reached their first-ever Champions League final.No humans can beat Saints! PSG defend Champions League crown after shocking penalty dramaThe three final stages of the competition were played on a neutral ground, in Lisbon, and PSG, led by Thomas Tuchel, set up a showdown against ruthless Bayern Munich in the trophy match after narrowly avoiding elimination against Atalanta in the quarter-finals, scoring two goals in the last three minutes and coming from behind to win.In one of the least exciting UCL finals ever played, the Bavarians’ quality prevailed, as PSG’s child, Kingsley Coman, scored a winner for a 1-0 triumph and the Bundesliga side’s sixth European crown.PLAYER RATINGS: Enrique’s unstoppable machinery; Mosquera will live in Gunners’ nightmaresJust three yea..

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled an ambitious long-term vision for Nairobi United and revealed plans to build a private modern stadium and transform the FKF Premier League side into Kenya’s version of English giants Arsenal.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsSpeaking during the club’s end-of-season awards gala on Thursday night, Sakaja outlined a 30-year blueprint that he believes could elevate Naibois into one of the continent’s leading football institutions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775362##Central to that vision is the construction of a privately owned stadium equipped with world-class facilities, including a state-of-the-art gymnasium.”It will not be a county facility but a private one. It will have all the necessary amenities, including a world-class gym. I have a 30-year plan to turn Nairobi United into a club of the stature of Arsenal. Lazima itawork,” said Sakaja.While the stadium project represents the long-term dream, the club owner also disclosed that Nairobi United..

When the Gunners took an early lead and protected it well into the second half, dreams of conquering Europe for the first time in the club’s history suddenly felt within reach. But football can be brutally unforgiving. PSG fought back, forced penalties, and ultimately retained their European crown, leaving Arsenal to reflect on what might have been.For Declan Rice, the disappointment was immense, yet the England midfielder refused to allow one painful night to overshadow everything Arsenal achieved this season.”It hurts to lose a Champions League final on penalties,” Rice admitted afterwards. “But we’ve tried to look at the bigger picture and how far we’ve come as a team. It’s been an incredible season. This was our 63rd match in all competitions and we gave absolutely everything.”So close to glory, so far from immortality – Arteta left heartbrokenThe midfielder acknowledged the cruel nature of a penalty shootout.”We managed to take the game all the way to penalties. That’s a lottery. ..

One year ago, Paris Saint-Germain steamrolled Inter in the Champions League final, leaving no doubt about the identity of Europe’s best team. This time, however, the challenge was far greater.Arsenal arrived armed with the tactical blueprint that had finally ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title. Mikel Arteta’s side frustrated PSG for long stretches and pushed the French champions to their limits, but they ultimately fell short of claiming the first European crown in the club’s history.Instead, the night belonged to Paris once again.And to Luis Enrique.No humans can beat Saints! PSG defend Champions League crown after shocking penalty dramaBy leading PSG to a second consecutive Champions League title, the Spaniard secured his place among football’s most exclusive company. He became just the fifth manager ever to win Europe’s premier club competition three or more times, joining Carlo Ancelotti, Bob Paisley, Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola.”It feels even better than last..

The crown stays in Paris! Paris Saint-Germain have defended the Champions League title by defeating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout (4-3) on Saturday night! After a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes, the high-intense battle was decided from the spot, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing the crucial penalties for the Gunners.We witnessed a slow start to the game, with PSG controlling the possession but struggling to break Arteta’s solid defensive block. And then, out of the blue, the lightning struck – Marquinhos’ clearance deflected off Trossard and launched Havertz into a clear-cut chance on the left flank. The German forward ran with the ball for almost 40 yards before smashing it below the crossbar and behind helpless Safonov for a shocking lead, 1-0.What a beginning that was, what a kick in the gut for Luis Enrique and his star-studded side!Still, it wasn’t the first time Arsenal managed to get in front first in the UCL final – the same happened in that 2006 showdown against Barcelon..

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From the moment when Arsenal secured the Champions League final, the comparisons with the former players began. In its history, the Gunners managed only two Champions League finals: in 2006 and in 2026. So, it was logical that many previews of today’s final included the former Arsenal players who participated in that final. The Gunners even took an early lead against Barcelona but ended up losing 2-1 in the end. They are all supporting their former players and expect a win and some of them will be on sight today at 19h (Nairobi time). After all, Thierry Henry will present the Champions League trophy before the match.Final for the history books and new recordsAmong those present in 2006 is Cameroonian Lauren.“PSG are the favorites for several reasons: they’ve already played in a final, they know what it takes to win one, and they have a phenomenal squad. They know how to play on the counter-attack, attack in position, and maintain the same intensity for the full 90 minutes. I give PSG a..

Junior Starlets have booked their place in the third round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after holding Uganda’s Teen Cranes to a goalless draw in the second leg at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, 30 May.The stalemate was enough to send Mildred Cheche’s side through on the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in the first leg played in Kampala on Friday, May 22.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSubstitute Emily Adhiambo proved the difference across the two-legged tie after her superb second-half strike in Uganda cancelled out the hosts’ opener and handed Kenya a precious away goal.Kenya had reached the second qualifying round after dismantling Namibia 7-1 on aggregate, while Uganda advanced with an emphatic 6-1 aggregate victory over Zimbabwe.The Junior Starlets will now face either South Africa or Tanzania in the next round as they continue their quest to return to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776861##First HalfThe match burst into l..

Former AFC Leopards head coach Ivan Minnaert has been named the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League Coach of the Season, following a remarkable debut campaign with Vipers SC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Belgian tactician received the prestigious accolade during the Uganda Premier League Awards gala held on Friday, 29 May at Kati Kati restaurant along the Lugogo By-Pass in Kampala, capping off a season in which he guided the Venoms to league glory in emphatic fashion.Minnaert, who took charge of the Kitende-based side at the beginning of the season, steered Vipers to their eighth Uganda Premier League title, while maintaining an unbeaten record throughout the campaign.Harambee Stars striker lands two accolades in Zambian Super League Award ceremonyHis vast experience proved instrumental as Vipers successfully defended the crown they had won during the 2024/25 season.Under his stewardship, Vipers played 29 league matches, registering 19 victories—the highest tally in the div..

In the space of one year, PSG has a chance to win their second Champions League trophy and to do it two times in a row. The Parisians decided to enhance the already glorious moment by honoring their past and former players. Since Qatar bought the club in 2011, they have been (almost consecutively) champions of France 12 times but before that, other clubs ruled the French football and PSG were not even considered favorites to win the title. Times have changed and the club decided to honor their former players and take 34 of them to Budapest to watch the final against Arsenal.Final for the history books and new records”From the player who came through the club’s youth system to the one who has worn the Parisian colors on the biggest international stages, each embodies a part of Paris Saint-Germain’s legacy and has contributed, in their own way, to building the PSG of today” the club said in a statement.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Many Paris Saint-Germain LEGENDS will attend the Champions League Final! 💫 • Zl..