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Paraguay hero sold everything to save his son – then sent Germans home!

Just two years ago, Orlando Gill was selling his own clothes to save his seriously ill son. Today, he is the man who brought four-time world champions Germany to their knees.Paraguay produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by eliminating Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32. At the heart of the upset stood a goalkeeper most football fans had barely heard of before this tournament.Football gods punish Germans! Paraguay make history as Havertz goes from hero to zeroGill produced the performance of his life, making six saves during the match before stopping two penalties in the shootout to send Paraguay into the Round of 16 for the first time since 2010. In doing so, they also became the first nation ever to eliminate Germany on penalties at a World Cup.Yet remarkable as his display was, it is only one chapter in an extraordinary life story.Born in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, in 2000, the towering 199-centimetre goalkeeper did not alw..

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Mbappe’s France playing against both Sweden and tradition

Before the start of the World Cup in the USA/Mexico/Canada, France were considered favorites, along with Argentina, Spain and England. After the group stage, the only teams which really showed good performances and recorded all three wins were the finalists from Qatar 2022 – Argentina and France. Messi and co. will meet Cape Verde on Saturday, but France is playing against Sweden tonight and the mood in Les Bleus is interesting. They have one interesting but unpleasant tradition ahead of the clash with Sweden.🇫🇷 LA FRANCE FACE À SON HISTOIRE 🇸🇪Les Bleus n’ont jamais battu la Suède en tournoi majeur.📅 Historique des confrontations :🏆 EURO 1992 : 🇫🇷 France 1-1 Suède 🇸🇪🏆 EURO 2012 : 🇫🇷 France 0-2 Suède 🇸🇪🔥 Les deux sélections se retrouveront désormais en 16es de finale de la… pic.twitter.com/iQKhRkIQHy— Actu Foot Stats (@Actufoot_stats) June 29, 2026 The ‘Blagult’ are having an average tournament so far, but they made it to the knockout phase. After winning 5-1 against the World Cup’s wor..

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Victor Wanyama reveals conditions for accepting Harambee Stars coaching job

Harambee Stars legend Victor Wanyama has revealed the conditions that must be met before he considers taking charge of Kenya’s senior men’s national football team, insisting the opportunity will only come when he feels fully equipped for the role.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHaving embarked on a new chapter in football after ending his illustrious playing career, Wanyama says his immediate focus is on earning the necessary coaching qualifications before thinking about leading the national side.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823517##The former captain officially retired from professional football in April 2026, bringing the curtain down on an outstanding 18-year career that saw him make history as the first Kenyan to both play and score in the English Premier League and the second to reach the UEFA Champions League final.Since hanging up his boots, the 34-year-old has transitioned into coaching. He has already obtained his UEFA B Licence and is undertaking his A Licence, which he is expe..

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How Ayimba influenced Collins Injera’s choice of boots throughout his career

Collins Injera’s blistering speed and clinical finishing made him one of the greatest rugby sevens players the world has ever seen. However, alongside his incredible try-scoring exploits, there was one feature that fans could never miss: his flashy boots.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe colourful footwear became synonymous with the Kenya Sevens legend throughout his illustrious 15-year career, but few knew that it all began with a challenge from then-head coach Benjamin Ayimba.Injera recalled how a simple shopping trip during the 2008 London Sevens planted the seed for what would become his trademark.Former Kenya Sevens ace finds help after addiction pushes him to the streets”Whenever we travelled for tournaments, we’d get a bit of time to explore the city and do some shopping. I remember buying a pair of beautiful white boots during one of those trips,” the rugby great told Citizen Digital.At the time, Shujaa were under the guidance of Ayimba, whose motivational approac..

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Julian refuses to step down, Klopp answers the most important question

The downfall is continuing. Who could have thought that the Germans, four time world champions will be in permanent crisis for 12 years? They were triumphant at the World Cup in Brazil in 2014 but instead of continuing domination, they failed to even reach beyond the group stage in the next two World Cups. Finally they made it this time, only to be stopped by average Paraguay after the penalty shootout. The disturbance in Germany is big, and the two most common sentences out there now are: ‘Sack Julian Nagelsmann’ and ‘Appoint Jurgen Klopp’. But, it’s not that easy.Football gods punish Germans! Paraguay make history as Havertz goes from hero to zeroFirst of all, the Germany coach is not backing down and refuses to resign. He put the pressure on Germany Football Federation, saying that it’s up for them to keep him or not, as he is not planning to leave.”If you exit after the first stage, it’s not enough for German football. This is now the third elimination in a row so we are not part o..

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No room for sulking as AFC Leopards official tells unhappy players to leave

AFC Leopards Secretary General Isaac Mulindi has played down concerns over the club’s recent player departures, insisting Ingwe will not stand in the way of any footballer who no longer wants to represent the club.His remarks come days after first-choice goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi completed a surprise move to bitter rivals, Gor Mahia, after negotiations over a new contract failed.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823517##Katasi became the second prominent player to leave AFC Leopards for K’Ogalo in less than a year, following defender Lewis Bandi’s switch last August. Bandi, however, has struggled to cement a regular place in Gor Mahia’s squad since making the move.Addressing growing concerns among supporters over player exits, Mulindi urged fans to remain calm, saying the club’s focus is on retaining players fully committed to its cause.“Let’s stop infighting and allow us to do our work smoothly. I don’t know why we should make noise or panic about player exits. Let those players who want to leave do so..

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Chetambe eyes FKF Premier League return after season-long layoff

Former KCB midfielder Danson Chetambe has revealed he is ready to make his long-awaited return to competitive football after spending over eight months on the sidelines.The experienced midfielder has been without a club since parting ways with KCB and did not feature throughout the recently concluded 2025-2026 FKF Premier League season. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, after months of recovery and intensive personal training, Chetambe says he is now fully fit and eager to resume his career at the highest level of Kenyan football.The midfielder, who built a reputation as one of the country’s most dependable box-to-box players during his spells at Zoo FC and Bandari, disclosed that a minor ankle injury sustained during a personal training session delayed his return to action.##GEOTARGET_BANNER_9827051##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Chetambe explained that although the injury was not severe, he chose not to rush back to competitive football, opting instead to focus on mak..

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Gor Mahia to gauge Kagame Cup readiness in friendly match against Rwandan giants

FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have been invited to take part in the 2026 Rayon Sports Day celebrations in Rwanda. The event is scheduled for 17 August at the iconic Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe exhibition match will be played a day before the start of the CECAFA Kagame Cup, which will also be hosted in Rwanda. Gor Mahia are among the confirmed participants for the regional tournament, where they will compete against some of East and Central Africa’s top clubs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823516##Mozzart Bet Cup finalists Kenya Police FC have also secured a place in the competition. The law enforcers made their CECAFA Kagame Cup debut last year in Tanzania but were eliminated during the group stage.For Gor Mahia, the friendly against Rayon Sports will provide a valuable opportunity to assess their new signings and fine-tune preparations ahead of both the CECAFA Kagame Cup and the 2026/27 CAF Champions League campaign, which begins in early Septemb..

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Ulizi Stars captain’s message to fans after surviving relegation

Ulinzi Stars captain Brian Birgen has appealed for patience and continued support from the club’s faithful as he pledged a stronger and more competitive showing in the upcoming season. The Soldiers endured a testing season marked by inconsistency and prolonged struggles near the bottom of the table. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsUlinzi were forced to wait until the final day of the campaign to secure their top-flight status, ultimately surviving relegation after a narrow 1-0 victory over Posta Rangers. The result saw them finish 41 points, just three above the drop zone.For the four-time Kenyan champions, a side once synonymous with dominance in the domestic top flight, the campaign reflected a worrying trend of decline, with the club spending large portions of recent seasons battling relegation rather than challenging for honours. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9825709##However, despite the setbacks, Birgen has insisted that the group remains focused on rebuilding and restoring pride in ..

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Rachier sends message to Gor Mahia faithful as court ruling on tenure dispute looms

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has called for unity within the club as he awaits a High Court ruling on the leadership dispute surrounding his tenure.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Sports Registrar, Rose Wasike, recently directed the record FKF Premier League champions to conduct fresh elections, arguing that the veteran sports leader had already served the maximum two terms allowed under the Sports Act.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##Rachier, a Senior Counsel, has challenged the directive in the High Court, where he successfully obtained interim orders from Justice David Mburu staying the implementation and enforcement of the Registrar’s decision.The matter is scheduled for mention on July 15.The dispute stems from a letter dated 10 June, in which the Sports Registrar instructed Gor Mahia to replace officials who had served continuously since the club’s registration under the Sports Act in June 2018, maintaining that their eight-year tenure had come to an end.While the Reg..

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