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After a full 19 years, Robert Lewandowski’s European chapter is over, and it’s time for a new adventure in the United States. The legendary Polish striker, whose contract with Barcelona has expired, has accepted an offer from MLS and signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Fire. Mundo Deportivo reports that Lewandowski will earn 20 million dollars per season in Chicago, a salary even higher than the offers he received from Saudi Arabia. It is clear that the 38-year-old has arrived in the Windy City as a bona fide superstar.ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI IS COMING TO CHICAGO 🇵🇱We have signed global soccer icon and Poland’s all-time leading goal scorer Robert Lewandowski as a Designated Player 🔥 #cf97 pic.twitter.com/ML5zxz3hVk— Chicago Fire FC (@ChicagoFire) June 29, 2026 Chicago already boasts quality players such as forwards Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba, and Filip Sykora, but one of the greatest goalscorers of the 21st century is on an entirely different level. That also raises an interesting que..

Paraguay’s national football team produced one of the biggest upsets of this year’s FIFA World Cup by eliminating Germany on penalties in the Round of 32. The Guaranis’ stunning victory prompted Paraguayan President Santiago Pena to fulfill his promise and declare June 30 (Tuesday) a nationwide public holiday.After Paraguay knocked out Germany, President Santiago Peña is making a holiday out of it. ✍️ pic.twitter.com/3jRk0y9I5b— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) June 30, 2026 The head of state personally announced the news on his X account immediately after the dramatic match ended. “Paraguay never gives up. A day off, damn it!”The possibility of declaring a public holiday had already been hinted at just hours before kickoff by the Paraguayan government’s spokesperson, who confirmed the president’s intention. “The president mentioned that he would analyze the situation. I wouldn’t say it’s very likely, but based on the president’s comments, such a possibility does exist.”Paraguayan ..

They just couldn’t do it. Not for the third consecutive World Cup has Germany managed to reach the Round of 16. At the previous two tournaments they crashed out in the group stage; this time they at least advanced from their group, only to be stopped in the Round of 32 by a stubborn Paraguay side, which produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far. However, the Germans are left wondering whether the outcome would have been different had Jonathan Tah’s goal in the first period of extra time stood. And former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp even compared situation with the Premier League and aimed a subtle dig at Arsenal.Inilah gol Jonathan Tah yang tidak disahkan. Gimana? pic.twitter.com/N27Wrx4wKI https://t.co/8qnbaeMVWf— Cityzens Indonesia (@CityzensIDN) June 30, 2026 The Bayern center-back headed home from the back post following a corner to make it 2-1, but the goal was soon disallowed after the officials ruled that Waldemar Anton had fouled Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill. T..

Spanish LaLiga side Villarreal CF is set to make its first-ever visit to Kenya in July, with the 2021 UEFA Europa League winners planning a five-day football development camp aimed at nurturing young talent and empowering local coaches.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe camp, scheduled to run from Tuesday, 28 July to Saturday, 1 August, in Nairobi, forms part of Villarreal’s international expansion strategy for its renowned academy programme.The initiative is being organised in partnership with New Hera Interconnection, which is spearheading the club’s football development projects in East Africa.Gor Mahia Chairman breaks silence on transfer plans as club prepares squad overhaulAccording to information published on Villarreal CF’s official website, members of the club’s first-team coaching staff will travel to Kenya to conduct the intensive training programme, giving aspiring footballers a rare opportunity to experience one of Spain’s most respected youth development metho..

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has confirmed that the club is planning to revamp its squad ahead of the new season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe club boss revealed that some players will leave while new faces will be brought in as K’Ogalo prepares for both domestic and continental assignments.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823516##Speaking on the club’s ongoing transfer plans, Rachier insisted that all recruitment and player departures will be guided by the technical bench’s recommendations.”We will only act upon the advice of the technical bench,” Rachier said. “The exercise is important not to exclude so many but to strengthen the capacity of the playing unit and also the technical staff.”The 22-time FKF Premier League champions have been heavily linked with several players in recent weeks as head coach Charles Akonnor looks to galvanise his squad ahead of the 2026/27 season and Gor Mahia’s return to the CAF Champions League.”I don’t want to die early”: AFC Leopards chairman gi..

Bandari FC have settled the outstanding amount owed to former head coach Mohamed Borji, paving the way for FIFA to lift the club’s transfer registration ban ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Mombasa-based side had been sanctioned by FIFA after failing to meet financial obligations owed to the Moroccan coach following a dispute that was heard by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber. Borji, who was appointed in October 2025 on a one-year deal, left the club after just two months despite an initial announcement that his exit had been by mutual agreement.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##The case was later taken to FIFA, which ruled partially in Borji’s favour and ordered Bandari to pay USD 6,483.87 (approximately KSh837,067) in outstanding remuneration and USD 22,500 (approximately KSh2.9 million) as compensation for breach of contract, while dismissing all other claims.After the club failed to settle the amount within the stipulated period, FIFA activated a tra..

Brazilian football star Raphinha has found himself at the center of media attention following claims that he is facing serious financial problems, allegedly caused by his own father. The story, which has shaken the Brazilian public, took another twist after former footballer Vampeta claimed that the Barcelona winger would move to Saudi Arabia this summer.🚨🇧🇷| Ex Brazil player Vampeta has just revealed:“It has has been told to me that Raphinha is dealing with some financial and family problems. He is willing to go to Al Hilal to resolve the issue.”Other sources are reporting Raphinha has MASSIVE financial problems. pic.twitter.com/OHoHNxOMMB— AllThingsBrazil™ (@SelecaoTalk) June 22, 2026 Although Raphinha’s wife has denied reports of financial difficulties, the situation appears to be more complicated than initially believed. According to the allegations circulating in Brazil, Raphinha’s father allegedly kept as much as 80 percent of his son’s image rights income and earnings throughout..

The Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Sunday, with South Africa losing 1-0 to Canada.Before the contest, 72 group stage matches had been played, with a total of 215 goals scored.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAn average of close to three per game. With the knockout stage on, this is an ideal time to go through the statistics of what we have seen in the previous 17 days of the tournament in North America.So far, this is the most effective World Cup, which is to be expected considering that the number of participants has increased from 32 to 48. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9824962##The two most convincing victories were recorded by Germany over Curacao. The 2014 champions won 7-1, while Canada beat Qatar 6-0.Portugal and Senegal were also big winners in the group stage, both humbling Uzbekistan and Iraq 5-0, respectively.In a total of 40 out of 72 matches, we saw three or more goals. Only at Mozzart Bet: Your UG3+ bet pays out even at 2-0On average, at 55.5 games, in al..

South Africa were seconds away from getting the match into extra time against Canada. The idea, the hope, was to push themselves to the limits and, probably, reach the glorious success from the spot after 120 minutes of a stalemate. However, the risky tactics of Hugo Broos and his men were crushed the most painful way tonight – with a stoppage time screamer!Stephen Eustaquio nailed it superbly in the 92nd minute to launch Canada to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where they’ll face the winner of the Morocco-Netherlands tie.In truth, we did expect a slow-paced match. Both teams were eager to stay disciplined at all costs. Yet, we did not expect it to be this slow.The loud boos during the first hydration break spoke for themselves, as the fans – especially the Canadians – were disappointed with the show. There was no entertainment, nor any promising chances on either end, with the tournament’s co-host being slightly more offensively oriented.##NAJAVA_MECA_9821235##Moise Bombito received ..

Yan Diomande appears to have made up his mind.Despite attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs and with Liverpool previously prepared to table a package worth close to €100 million, the RB Leipzig starlet has identified Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destination should he leave Germany in the ongoing transfer window.Sources have told The Athletic that the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international is convinced by the sporting project being built at PSG under president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, football advisor Luis Campos and head coach Luis Enrique. Diomande’s letter to his late sister: “Since you died, I’m just blank. It’s like I’m not even human”More importantly, Diomande believes the French champions offer him the ideal environment to develop into one of the world’s elite footballers – and even fulfil his ambition of one day winning the Ballon d’Or.That conviction appears to outweigh interest from elsewhere.Liverpool have long admired the versatile winger and were willing..