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Grealish left out of Manchester City’s pre-season tour as doubts over his future deepen

Jack Grealish’s future at Manchester City appears increasingly uncertain after the England international was left out of the club’s squad for their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and South Korea.Although the 30-year-old reported back for pre-season training alongside the rest of City’s first-team players last week, he was not among the travelling party that departed for Asia on Tuesday, a decision that further fuels speculation that his long-term future lies away from the Etihad Stadium.Jack Grealish is backkk who needs Vinicius 😭😭🩵🩵🩵 pic.twitter.com/s5KTf3P2Jg— Danis (@DanisMCFC) July 27, 2026 Club sources say Grealish is still recovering from the foot injury that prematurely ended his loan spell at Everton in January. The setback not only halted what had been an encouraging run of form but also ended any realistic hopes of earning a place in England’s FIFA World Cup squad.Now back at City, Grealish finds himself entering the final year of his contract with no indication that fresh term..

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Forget Kane vs Musiala: England and Germany face off in the battle of combined age of 1,600!

England and Germany will renew one of football’s most iconic rivalries on Thursday, but this time, experience will be the biggest weapon.To mark the 60th anniversary of England’s only FIFA World Cup triumph, the Silver Lions, England’s over-75s national team, will face their German counterparts at Boundary Park in Oldham, with kick-off scheduled for the exact date and time Sir Alf Ramsey’s side lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1966.1966 ➡️ 2026 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇩🇪To mark 60 years since England’s World Cup Final victory, England Over-75s will meet Germany in a commemorative fixture at @OfficialOAFC on Thursday.ℹ️https://t.co/u3zUNknoUB pic.twitter.com/9KWgxGkXYe— Manchester Football Association (@Manchester_FA) July 28, 2026 Between them, the England squad boasts a combined age of more than 1,600 years, proving that football really is a life game.”It’s normal football, 11-a-side, on a full-size pitch, same rules as always,” said 77-year-old England player Johnny Molloy, talking to the BBC. “It’s ..

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Migori Youth tie down defender after impressive half-season

Newly-promoted FKF Premier League side ,Migori Youth, have continued laying the foundation for life in the top flight after securing the future of dependable defender Vincent Wanga with a new contract ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe club confirmed the contract extension through an official statement, rewarding the experienced centre-back for his outstanding contribution during last season’s successful National Super League (NSL) campaign that culminated in the club’s historic promotion to the top-flight.Court slaps Shabana with Ksh2.2 million fine”The journey continues for Vincent Wanga! From making an immediate impact after joining us in the mid-season transfer window to becoming one of the key figures in our historic promotion campaign, Vincent Wanga has earned his place in Migori Youth FC’s next chapter.The centre-back arrived from MOFA FC and settled in quickly, scoring on his debut and playing a crucial role as we secured our place in ..

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Boost for Dala Sevens as Tusker injects millions of shillings ahead of 2026 edition

The National Sevens Circuit heads to Kisumu this weekend for the Dala Sevens, with Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Mamboleo set to host the second round of the competition on 1-2 August. The tournament follows a thrilling opening leg at the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru, where clubs kicked off their campaign in style as they battled for early dominance in the 2026 circuit.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868144##Adding momentum to the Kisumu showdown, Tusker has announced a KES 1.5 million sponsorship package for the Dala Sevens, underlining its continued commitment to Kenyan rugby and one of the country’s biggest sporting events.Beyond the financial support, Tusker will also continue its tradition of elevating the fan experience by hosting the tournament’s official after-parties on both days, providing supporters with an opportunity to celebrate after a weekend of competitive rugby.Tusker Senior Brand Manager Brigid Wambua said the impressive start witnessed in Nakuru had raised expectations ahead of the Kisumu l..

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Defending champions KCB Rugby land fair pool ahead of Dala 7s

Defending champions KCB Rugby have been handed what appears to be a favourable pool as they begin their title defence at the Dala 7s, the second leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, set for Saturday, 1 to Sunday, 2 August at Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers headline Pool A, where they will face MMUST RFC, Impala RFC and newly promoted Zetech Oaks in their quest to retain the title they won in dominant fashion last year.Willis Ojal explains why Strathmore Leos failed to defend Prinsloo 7s titleThe Kenya Cup giants arrive in Kisumu full of confidence after winning the opening leg of the circuit, the Prinsloo 7s, and currently lead the Division One standings with 22 points.Their closest challengers, Kabras Sugar RFC, sit second on 19 points after finishing runners-up in Nakuru.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868179##Pool B brings together Kenya Harlequin, Blak Blad, Menengai Oilers and MSC Rugby, while Pool C features Nondescripts RFC, Daystar Falcons,..

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Revolutionary decision in Brazil: Player suspended until rival he injured returns to the pitch

One of the eternal topics in football is red card suspensions, especially when a tackle that leads to a dismissal also causes an injury to an opponent.Suspensions often fail to match the severity of the blow dealt to the opposing team. For instance, a four- or five-match ban cannot compensate for the months an injured player may be forced to spend on the sidelines.However, the revolutionary decision coming from Brazil may have resolved this issue.Clownish behavior – Neymar cursed out and humiliated a teammateSix days ago, in the Brazilian Serie A match between Internacional and Cruzeiro, the home team’s defender, Victor Gabriel, made a horrendous tackle on the opposing forward, Gabriel Pec, in the 59th minute, just 13 minutes after coming off the bench.The unfortunate player suffered a broken leg, while the man behind the injury was immediately sent off.Nevertheless, the true surprise came today when the Superior Court of Sports Justice (SCSJ) handed down its punishment, suspending Gab..

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No more nickname: Chilean club forced to strip Vozinha of his trademark

Five days ago, the Chilean giants Colo-Colo announced the signing of one of the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup, Josimar Jose Evora Dias, aka Vozinha, and the Cabo Verde international has already encountered an obstacle.Just when the whole world had come to know him by this nickname, the strict rules in the Chilean first division are threatening to take away his trademark.Vozinha may not be able to wear his iconic nickname on his official kit after signing with Colo Colo 😧Per regulations of Chile’s National Professional Football Association (ANFP), only official surnames are allowed on the back of uniforms with an optional first name initial,… pic.twitter.com/Ufc9ygho7z— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2026 According to the regulations of the Chile’s National Professional Football Association (ANFP), players are allowed to use only their real names on their shirts, meaning that the 40-year-old goalkeeper’s globally recognized moniker is off the table. Instead, he’ll have to wear either..

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OFFICIAL: AFC Leopards sign Harambee Stars goalkeeper

AFC Leopards have continued strengthening their squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after completing the signing of Sebastian Wekesa from Kariobangi Sharks.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 12-time Kenyan champions confirmed the arrival of the highly-rated shot-stopper through their official social media channels, describing him as one of the country’s most dependable goalkeepers.Court slaps Shabana with Ksh2.2 million fine”We are thrilled to announce the signing of Sebastian Wekesa. The Kenyan international goalkeeper, renowned for his sharp reflexes, commanding presence and fearless saves, joins us from FKF Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks.Wekesa, who was part of the 2025 Harambee Stars CHAN squad, has previously played for Soy United and APS Bomet. Welcome to AFC Leopards SC, Sebastian,” the club announced.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868155##The Kenya international has penned a two-year contract with Ingwe and is expected to add quality competition and experie..

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Lecce’s Zambian star missing as club hasn’t heard from him in days

Has anyone seen or heard from Lameck Banda? No? You’re not alone, as even at his club, Lecce, they have no idea where he is or what he’s doing!The Zambian international was supposed to appear at Stadio via del Mare for the beginning of the pre-season training, but it did not happen.The media in Italy reported last week that Banda had requested a postponement due to certain bureaucratic issues, only to miss another deadline to return to Lecce, after which the club released a statement on July 21.##EDITORS_CHOICE##”US Lecce announces that Lameck Banda, who had already been called up for the resumption of sporting activities, today represented a further extension of the logistical and bureaucratic issues that have, until now, prevented his return to Italy.””US Lecce will conduct the appropriate investigations into the circumstances cited by the player, reserving the right to take any action, including disciplinary action, aimed at ensuring the proper fulfillment of the contractual obligat..

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World Cup civil war? UEFA threatens FIFA with boycott over potential WC sale

A fresh power struggle has erupted at the top of world football after UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over Gianni Infantino’s controversial new commercial plans.FIFA has announced proposals to create FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new company that would manage the commercial side of its competitions, including broadcasting, sponsorship, ticketing and licensing rights.UEFA has rejected a FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after president Gianni Infantino unveiled a proposal on Tuesday to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup.More: https://t.co/8whVljV6aL pic.twitter.com/qcbzLnlBBv— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2026 Under the proposal, FIFA would sell minority, non-controlling stakes in the business to outside investors, raising to $4.2 billion while valuing the new entity at around $20 billion.FIFA insists the move would not affect its control over the sport and says the additional revenue could generate more than $10 billion for foo..

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