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Sometimes, watching these matches is a genuine delight, especially when at least one team treats a third-place finish as a triumph worth celebrating.Sweden in 1994, Croatia in 1998 and 2022, Turkey in 2002, and Belgium in 2018 all fit that mould. Yet, the looming bronze-medal showdown between England and France at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami feels more like a reluctant obligation than a spirited finale.Instead, both the Three Lions and Les Bleus are reeling from crushing semi-final defeats and likely counting the hours until they can escape to well-deserved holidays. Rather than fighting for glory in the final, they must endure an unwelcome meeting that threatens to heap even more disappointment on at least one of them.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784####EDITORS_CHOICE##Up until that fateful Tuesday night, France looked unstoppable, a force marching toward the title that slipped through their fingers four years ago. But Luis de la Fuente’s Spain proved impenetrable, their tactical brilliance turni..

Two hurt heavyweights of international football are set to renew their historic hostilities on Saturday, playing for the prize that nobody truly wants to win before a ball is kicked: the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff.Dowload our MozzartSport App For More NewsBoth European giants saw their dreams of reaching the grand showpiece cruelly snatched away in the semi-finals, meaning a battle for a bronze medal and pride remains their final act in North America.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784##Les Bleus enter the clash after seeing their favorites tag ripped up in a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Spain, leaving departing manager Didier Deschamps to navigate his final match in charge under a cloud of tactical criticism.Messi’s return to MetLife Stadium: Time to make history and face ghosts of the pastEngland, meanwhile, suffered yet another painful tournament exit, surrendering an early lead to lose 2-1 to reigning champions Argentina. With Thomas Tuchel facing immediate pressure over his defensive, pa..

The journey to the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games has delivered everything that has come to define school football in Kenya; upsets, controversy, emerging powerhouses, and the fall of defending champions.When the first match kicks off at MPesa Foundation Academy in Thika, a new chapter will begin in a competition that has produced some of the country’s finest footballers over the past five decades. The national championship will once again bring together eight regional representatives, but unlike previous editions, there is no overwhelming favorite.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsInstead, the tournament presents one of the most unpredictable title races in recent memory. The biggest storyline heading into Thika is the absence of defending champions St. Joseph’s Boys Kitale. The Trans Nzoia giants, who lifted their maiden national title in 2025, saw their reign come to an abrupt end at the county championships after losing to ..

It’s June 26, 2016. Location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Chile had just retained the Copa America title, beating Argentina in the final on penalties after salvaging a goalless draw, just as they had done a year earlier.La Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi, who had missed a spot-kick in the shootout, speaks to the media after suffering his third final defeat with Argentina in as many years, and utters a shocking sentence (as quoted by the BBC).#GOATMessi On June 26th, 2016 I still remember when he announced retirement. He just missed a penalty against Chile making it the 4th final Argentina had lost. Thankfully he reversed that very short retirement decision. What a great decision for the sport it turned out pic.twitter.com/eGHbMq4dcq— Suresh (@surnell) July 16, 2026 “For me, the national team is over. I’ve done all I can.”He then continues…”It hurts not to be a champion. It’s been four finals, I tried. It was the thing I wanted the most, but I couldn’t get it, so I..

Aspmyra Stadion is set to witness a compelling clash as powerhouse Bodø/Glimt play hosts to a struggling Fredrikstad FK side in Matchday 14 of the Eliteserien.Download Our MozzartSport App For more NewsThe gulf in class between these two teams could hardly be wider. While the reigning champions are chasing Eliteserien leaders Tromsø at the top of the table, the visiting Aristocrats find themselves lingering mid-table, desperately trying to salvage their travel form on the road.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847694##Bodø/Glimt remain the undisputed benchmark in Norwegian football. Kjetil Knutsen’s side boasts the most prolific attack in the division, and their high press and relentless tempo routinely suffocate teams visiting their fortress.Fredrikstad, on the other hand, have looked like a shadow of themselves away from home, managing only one away win all year. Facing the meanest press in the league at Aspmyra Stadion points toward a long and difficult afternoon for the visitors.Kick-off: 8:15 PM (Ke..

Besides being regarded as an outstanding tactician, Xabi Alonso is known as one of the nicest people in football – always approachable, with a smile on his face, and willing to stop for a chat.However, when it comes to work, he is a true professional, meaning that he sometimes has to make unpopular decisions and show his ruthless side.Five Chelsea players have recently seen that aspect of his personality, as they have reportedly been axed from the squad!🚨 Alonso’s ruthless rebuild at Chelsea begins. 🔵New manager Xabi Alonso has officially informed five first-team players that they are not part of his plans for the upcoming campaign.• Filip Jørgensen• Axel Disasi• Benoît Badiashile• Alejandro Garnacho• Liam Delap… pic.twitter.com/SX23ldQ5Uv— THE SCORELINE (@THE_SCORELINE_X) July 16, 2026 According to the Portuguese outlet A Bola, Filip Jorgensen, Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, Alejandro Garnacho, and Liam Delap have all been given permission to leave in the ongoing transfer window, as ..

Charles Momanyi is on the verge of completing a sensational return to Kakamega Homeboyz after ending his five-year stay at Tusker.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSources close to Homeboyz have confirmed to Mozzart Sport that the experienced center-back is set to “return home,” with the club in the final stages of sealing a deal that will see one of its former defensive leaders reunite with the Kakamega-based outfit ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##The move comes just days after Momanyi officially announced his departure from Tusker in an emotional farewell message shared on his Facebook page, bringing to an end a successful chapter that saw him rise from assistant captain to club captain.”Wearing the Tusker colors has been one of the greatest moments of my football career,” Momanyi wrote.The defender thanked the club’s management, coaches, technical staff, teammates, and supporters for standing by him throughout his journey.”The responsibili..

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk Shikalo has officially confirmed his departure from Ethiopian giants St George FC, bringing an end to his one-season spell with the record Ethiopian champions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe experienced shot-stopper announced his exit through an emotional message on his official Facebook page, thanking the club’s management, coaches, teammates and supporters for the role they played during his stay in Addis Ababa.Kenyan prospect signs Everton scholarship, earns U18 promotion”My journey at St George has come to an end. I would like to thank the management for giving me an opportunity to represent the biggest club in Ethiopian football. I would also like to thank the coaching staff for always believing in me even at my lowest point, especially goalkeeper coach Daniel, who has been a father figure to me.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847772##I would also like to thank my fellow players who stood with me side by side in the battlefield, especially when we w..

KCB FC have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Fidel Origa as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers confirmed the arrival of the combative midfielder in a statement, making him the club’s second signing of the ongoing transfer window.Kenyan prospect signs Everton scholarship, earns U18 promotionIn the announcement, KCB disclosed that the experienced midfielder has signed a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2028/29 season.”Welcome to the Lions’ Den, Fidel. The defensive midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the club,” KCB announced.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847731##Origa joins the Bankers from Gor Mahia after parting ways with the record league champions by mutual consent, bringing to an end his stay at K’Ogalo after just one season despite having initially signed a two-year contract.The midfielder arrives at KCB with a wealth of to..

Kenyan middle-distance runner Lilian Odira has come out strongly in support of Faith Kipyegon following criticism over the three-time Olympic champion’s challenging start to the 2026 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKipyegon came under scrutiny after finishing fourth in the women’s 3000m at the Monaco Diamond League earlier this month, clocking 8:24.21.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##The race was won by fellow Kenyan Agnes Ngetich in a world-leading and personal best time of 8:08.95, just days after Kipyegon had also settled for third in the women’s mile at the Prefontaine Classic in 4:17.80.After the race, Kipyegon revealed she had not been at full fitness, explaining that she had been managing a hamstring injury sustained during the Shanghai Diamond League.Millions Emmanuel Wanyonyi earned after record-breaking Monaco Diamond League runSpeaking in defense of the decorated athlete, Odira urged Kenyans to remain patient and remember Kipyegon’s remarkable contribution to the co..