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They could not even keep things calm for one final press conference.Because that is simply who they are. Two huge personalities, two men who rarely tolerate opinions other than their own – or at least rarely hide it when they disagree. And so, in perfectly fitting fashion, Aurelio De Laurentiis and Antonio Conte turned Napoli’s post-match media conference after the clash with Udinese into something that felt less like a formal goodbye and more like a married couple arguing in front of guests.De Laurentiis disse que o Napoli teria sido campeão sem as lesões. Conte rebateu o aniversariante e disse que isso provavelmente não teria acontecido e que os méritos da Inter precisam ser reconhecidos. pic.twitter.com/PJT5ghXHRQ— Calciopédia (@calciopedia) May 24, 2026 Conte officially announced his departure from Napoli during the appearance, but not before firing back at several comments from the club president that clearly irritated him.The spark came when De Laurentiis insisted the Partenopei ..

Victor Omune has maintained that AFC Leopards still have a realistic chance of winning the FKF Premier League title despite trailing rivals Gor Mahia by four points with only three matches left to play.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIngwe boosted their slim hopes after securing a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday, 13 May at Nyayo National Stadium, taking their tally to 61 points, four behind league leaders Gor Mahia.##NAJAVA_MECA_9744357##Although Leopards’ fate is no longer fully in their hands, Omune insisted the team still believes a late twist in the title race is possible.“We believe that we still have a chance to win the league, even if there are some quarters that do not think so. We will fight until the end by ensuring we win all our remaining matches,” said Omune.“We will only lose hope the day that it would be mathematically impossible to win and the federation announces a different winner,” he added.FIFA president Infantino lauds M..

Harambee Stars midfielder Clarke Oduor was in action as Grimsby Town let an early lead slip to go 2-1 down to Salford City in the first leg of the English Football League (EFL) League Two playoffs semifinal at Blundell Park on Sunday, 10 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOduor, who was reinstated into the starting lineup for The Mariners, played 79 minutes in the defeat, which leaves them with a mountain to climb in the away second leg, to stand a chance at securing League One promotion.A frustrating first leg at Blundell Park, but we’re still in it and we’ll go again on Friday. Until the end 👊#GTFC pic.twitter.com/T3TSE45L67— Grimsby Town F.C. (@officialgtfc) May 10, 2026 Grimsby had a dream start to the game when defender Reece Staunton unleashed a belter from long-range in the first minute, but saw that lead disappear just three minutes later, when Kallum Cesay slalomed his way into the box, and finished into the bottom right corner.There was no stopping the visitors, ..

After a staggering 17 years in the FKF Premier League, Sofapaka’s journey in the top flight will reach its denouement at the end of the season after they were confirmed as the first casualties of relegation.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe wide and sharp jaws of relegation finally swallowed Batoto ba Mungu after their 2-2 draw with Mathare United on Saturday, 2 May at Kasarani Annex.Having joined the table of men in 2009, Sofapaka’s stay in top-flight football has been glittery, marked with highs and lows, but one thing is for sure: they made a positive impact, created history, filled hearts with joy and made a name for themselves.English club provide transfer update on Harambee Stars midfielder after returning from loanAs the club prepares for life in the National Super League (NSL), where they last competed in 2008, Mozzart Sport takes a look at some of the remarkable achievements Batoto ba Mungu attained over the past 18 years.Winning the league in their debut season ..

Harambee Stars forward Jonah Ayunga and Scottish Premiership side St Mirren have been dealt a massive blow after the club confirmed the striker suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAyunga, who has already battled two separate injuries this year, is now set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after rupturing an ACL in his right knee during St Mirren’s 2-0 defeat to Livingston last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_9735627##The 28-year-old had to be stretchered off early in the second half, with scans later confirming the devastating injury, this time affecting the opposite knee from the one he injured in 2023.The setback comes at the worst possible moment for the Kenya international, whose current contract with the Scottish Premiership side expires in just over a month, leaving uncertainty over his immediate future.St Mirren confirmed Ayunga will undergo surgery in the coming weeks and assured the striker of their support throughout ..

Kiminini Combined have become the first side to secure promotion to the National Super League (NSL) for the 2026/27 season after sealing a commanding 2-0 victory over second-placed GFE 105 with four matches left to play.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decisive game was staged at ASK Showground in Eldoret on Saturday, 9 May.The Kitale-based outfit confirmed their place in the second tier following Gregory Agesa’s brace in a crucial top-of-the-table clash that pushed their tally to 59 points, 15 ahead of GFE 105, effectively ending the Zone C title race.##NAJAVA_MECA_9735681##The result means no team can mathematically catch the Yohanna Wanyama-coached side, who also benefit from the revised promotion structure introduced at the end of last season that grants direct promotion to Division One zonal winners.Previously operating as Matunda Sports Club before rebranding into Kiminini Combined, the Baazuu Boys have enjoyed a near flawless campaign, winning 18 of their 24 match..

Saturday’s clash at the Etihad Stadium is a must-win encounter for Manchester City as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League title against a highly motivated Brentford side.Pep Guardiola’s men appeared to be building momentum after the March international break, but their ambitions suffered a significant setback earlier this week. City looked headed for defeat during a disastrous spell away to Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, only for late strikes from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku to rescue a dramatic 3-3 draw.Back at our home 🙌🩵🤝 #AsahiSuperDry pic.twitter.com/uS04CsfWNH— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 6, 2026 That result means City can no longer afford any more slip-ups. They must beat Brentford and then hope West Ham United can take points off Arsenal on Sunday.Brentford, meanwhile, arrive in excellent spirits. Keith Andrews’s team climbed to seventh in the table after defeating West Ham last weekend, a position that currently secures qualification for the UEFA Co..

Can they really do it?That’s probably the thought lingering most persistently in people’s minds, while Mikel Arteta and his lads were laughing and dancing before their thrilled supporters at the packed Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, celebrating their progress to the Champions League final – second in the club’s history.But then, a voice would cut through that fragile silence in their minds and categorically say, almost shout: No! No way!And no one could blame that nagging little “brain worm”. After all, we’re talking about Arsenal, for crying out loud! Then, it would keep talking.Arsenal one step from dream – Saka’s goal enough for Champions League final after two decades!When did they win their last piece of silverware? Community Shield in 2023? Don’t be ridiculous! A major one – when? Six years ago, the FA Cup. They haven’t seen the Premier League trophy in 22 years, let alone a UCL trophy, though they were close once. Long ago. So long ago that many of their fans don’t even reme..

The FKF Premier League continues this weekend, with two matches ushering match week 31 on Saturday, 9 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenyan giants AFC Leopards will be making a return to action after a two-week hiatus, with a clash against Mara Sugar, as Shabana takes on Ulinzi Stars.Ahead of today’s games, Gor Mahia are still at the summit of the league table with 64 points, nine points more than AFC Leopards, who have a game in hand.At the bottom of the log lies already-relegated Sofapaka, who are joined in the relegation zone by Bidco United and Kariobangi Sharks, with 24 and 30 points, respectively.📊 #SportPesaLeague rankings after today’s matches pic.twitter.com/h6Dx4ibngW— SportPesa League (@Officialfkfpl) May 6, 2026 AFC Leopards vs Mara SugarAFC Leopards will be out to close the gap to Gor Mahia when they take on Mara Sugar at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1600 hrs.Ingwe are still in the title race, even though they lost much ground after suffering a 1-0 defe..

The National Super League enters a defining stage this weekend, as the run-in phase begins, with race for promotion and the battle for survival gather momentum, heading into Round 32 fixtures scheduled across the country beginning on Saturday, 9 May. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith only seven matches left before the curtain falls on the campaign, every point now carries enormous significance, setting the stage for what promises to be another thrilling round of action.At the heart of Saturday’s fixtures will be the clash at Marist University grounds where promotion hopefuls Equity FC travel to face relegation-threatened Darajani Gogo in a match carrying huge implications at both ends of the table.Kali nne za leo #FKFNSL pic.twitter.com/5qV9kb3DzX— FKF NSL (@FKF_NSL) May 9, 2026 Equity head into the encounter riding on back-to-back victories, including a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nairobi City Stars, and will be seeking a third straight triumph to further strengthen their ..