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Despite anchoring Spain’s World Cup-winning defense, Pau Cubarsi and Aymeric Laporte have been surprisingly overlooked in FIFA’s nominations for the tournament’s Best XI.The Spanish duo were among the biggest reasons La Roja lifted their second World Cup trophy. Throughout the competition, Cubarsi and Laporte formed one of the most reliable center-back partnerships on the international stage, helping Spain concede just a single goal—the one scored by Belgium.Incredible: Cubarsí and Laporte, out of the nominees for the World Cup’s best XI.Today, pictures of the two-time champions in the center pages, and on Friday, a special supplement.Total agreement with Club Brugge for Bisiwu, and Adeyemi will sign today.— Barça Notes 🗒 𝕏 (@BarcaNotes) July 22, 2026 Cubarsi’s performances were particularly eye-catching. The 19-year-old not only impressed with his composure and maturity beyond his years but also walked away with FIFA’s Best Young Player award, an honor few would dispute after his exce..

Kenya’s representation at the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup will extend beyond the players, with three of the country’s officials earning appointments to officiate at the prestigious global tournament in the Netherlands.Umpire Clementine Sims has been appointed among the tournament’s match officials, while Esther Adolwa and Kennedy Kyalo will serve as technical officials during the competition, which runs from 22 July to 1 August across Rotterdam, Schiedam, Breda in the Netherlands and Brasschaat in Belgium.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya will field teams in the Men’s Over-45, Men’s Over-50 and Women’s Over-40 categories in a tournament expected to feature around 400 teams under the theme “Generation of Greatness – We Don’t Stop Playing.”For Sims, the appointment marks another milestone in her officiating career and a reward for years of dedication to hockey.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857637##In a message shared on social media ahead of her departure, the Kenyan umpir..

Two Kenyan footballers, who spent months stranded in Indonesia after falling victim to a fake football intermediary, have finally returned home.This was made possible thanks to a coordinated rescue effort involving the Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA), the Indonesian Professional Footballers Association (APPI), a FIFPRO member union and the Kenyan Embassy in Jakarta.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe rescued pair, Brian Andaje, formerly of Mully Children (MCF), and Sunday Adam Majimbo, travelled to Indonesia in December 2025 after being promised professional contracts by an individual posing as a football intermediary.However, the promised opportunities never materialised, with the alleged agent cutting off communication soon after their arrival.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857637##Left without contracts, income or accommodation, the two players survived on support from relatives, friends and well-wishers and, at one point, were forced to sleep on the streets.Their fortunes..

Liverpool have joined the race to sign Maghnes Akliouche after Monaco rejected multiple offers from Paris Saint-Germain for one of Ligue 1’s brightest attacking talents.According to Sky Sport, the Premier League champions have contacted Monaco to explore the availability of the 24-year-old winger, who has become one of the hottest properties on the French transfer market.Monaco have so far stood firm against PSG’s advances, turning down several bids, including the latest offer worth €40 million. The principality club are holding out for €50 million, and until that valuation is met, they have no intention of selling.Akliouche is an absolute gem.Superb French-Algerian technician like Rayan Cherki. Super confident on the ball.However his superpower is he’s so vertical and direct with every action. He presses hard and the moment he gets it he wants to progress pic.twitter.com/48K9y6vZyw— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) July 22, 2026 That impasse has opened the door for Liverpool.Arne Slot’s side ha..

Could Pep Guardiola’s next challenge be restoring Italy to the summit of world football?The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has opened discussions with the former Manchester City manager about taking charge of the Azzurri, according to federation president Giovanni Malago, who publicly confirmed contact between the two parties.Italy have been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April following the nation’s shocking failure to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup.You want Pep’s whistle? Say no more – splash KSh40,000 and it’s yoursNow, one of the biggest names in football management has emerged as a serious candidate.Speaking to Italian outlet Cronache di Spogliatoio, Malago acknowledged that talks have taken place with Guardiola and suggested the federation could stretch its usual financial limits to secure a coach of his stature.”Exceptions have been made, exceptions that for example may concern the name that is so overbearing in these hours: P..

Kenya women’s national football team – Harambee Starlets – could earn a record-breaking Ksh259 million in prize money, should they end up clinching the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set for Morocco from Sunday, 26 July to Sunday, 16 August.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThis comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a significant increase in prize money for the biennial continental tournament, which has attracted 16 teams.Rising Starlets forward set for UEFA Women’s Champions League football after sealing deal in LithuaniaIn the new breakdown, winners of the WAFCON are now guaranteed to take home USD 2 million (Ksh259 million), which is a 100-percent increase from the previous winners’ prize money of USD 1 million (Ksh129 million).In regards to the Runner-up, CAF has increased its previous prize money by 50 percent to USD 750,000 (Ksh97 million), with third-place finishers taking home USD 500,000 (Ksh64 million), presenting a 43 per..

Ulinzi Starlets forward Elizabeth Mideva is set to compete in the prestigious UEFA Women’s Champions League (UEFA CL) after sealing a deal with Lithuanian club, FC Gintra.Mideva has been a sensation for the military outfit, with her exploits attracting interest from local and international clubs.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, it was the Lithuanian side that won the race for her signature, as revealed by Ulinzi Starlets through their official social media handles.“Ulinzi Starlets is delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement with FC Gintra of Lithuania’s top-flight women’s league, Moterų A Lyga, for the transfer of our prolific striker, Elizabeth Mideva,” read the post by Ulinzi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857637##Ulinzi went ahead to appreciate the remarkable contribution of Mideva to the team, listing her statistics.“Elizabeth joined Ulinzi Starlets immediately after completing her high school education at Archbishop Njenga Girls High School in Kakamega County. H..

Aston Villa are pushing hard to sign Alejandro Garnacho, with the Argentine winger increasingly expected to leave Chelsea after just one disappointing season at Stamford Bridge.The Midlands club have stepped up negotiations and are believed to have submitted an official offer to Chelsea, according to BBC reports. Villa’s proposal is understood to be an initial loan deal with a clause that could make the move permanent, giving the 21-year-old a chance to revive his career under Unai Emery.🚨🟣🔵 Understand Aston Villa sent official bid to Chelsea for Alejandro Garnacho – following exclusive story about initial talks on Friday.Initial loan with buy clause included being discussed as Unai Emery approved Garnacho as target.Talks ongoing also player side w/ #AVFC. pic.twitter.com/rZYJ58MuV0— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 21, 2026 Chelsea have shown a willingness to part ways with Garnacho after placing a price tag of around £43 million ($58m) on the winger last month. The decision com..

Tusker FC have pulled off one of the most significant and strategically sound moves of the Kenyan Premier League transfer window by securing the return of experienced Harambee Stars defender Aboud Omar Khamis.Rejoining the Brewers a couple of years after his initial departure, the veteran left-sided specialist arrives from league rivals Kenya Police FC on the back of an absolutely stellar personal and collective campaign.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsOmar, who served as Kenya Police’s assistant captain, leaves the Law Enforcers after a trophy-laden three-year spell where he established himself as arguably the most dominant domestic defender in the country.In the second-to-last season, he played an instrumental role in guiding Police to their first-ever FKF Premier League title (2024/25) and a Mozzart Bet Cup triumph.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857667##Individually, his efforts earned him the club’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award last season, a nomination for the league-wide MVP, and ..

In one of the most unprecedented transfer twists, former AFC Leopards head coach Tomas Trucha has parted ways with Rwandan side Mukura Victory Sports (VS) before his official unveiling and before taking charge of the team.Trucha had signed a three-year contract to take over the Butare-based club and had already arrived in Rwanda ahead of his unveiling.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857646##However, instead of proceeding with the unveiling, the Czech tactician informed the club’s hierarchy of his decision to terminate the agreement, much to the shock of the club and the disappointment of its fans.In a statement published on its official social media platforms, Mukura explained the circumstances that led to the cancellation of the deal.”Mukura Victory Sports et Loisirs regrets to announce that it has mutually parted ways with coach Tomáš Trucha. Although both parties had reached an agreement and Coach Trucha had already arrived in Huye District, he has since accepted another professional opportunity,” r..