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The Spaniards won the match but lost two players. Why? Because the Uruguayans beat them up. Referee Ismail Elfath allowed such rough play in Guadalajara that the South Americans took the kicking too far, literally turning the final round match of Group H into a combat sport.The consequences of the harsh tackles, which often went unpunished, are two heavy blows for the reigning European champions, as Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino have been sidelined. The Athletic Bilbao winger fared slightly better, but it was clear in the stadium corridors after the match that he was walking with difficulty and struggling to put weight on his left leg.🚨⚠️ Spain wingers Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino set for tests as both suffered injuries against Uruguay.Their partecipation to next games, now at risk. pic.twitter.com/N2iPg5NKxJ— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 27, 2026 The situation regarding the Crystal Palace member is far worse, as he suffered a fractured collarbone during the night between Fr..

First place in Group K will be decided early on Sunday morning at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida, where a spectacular showdown awaits between Colombia and Portugal. The South Americans find themselves in a much better position ahead of this decisive final group stage match, as consecutive victories over Uzbekistan and DR Congo have propelled them to the top of the table.Nestor Lorenzo’s men are well aware that a draw is more than enough to maintain their leadership and book a round-of-16 date with one of the eight best third-placed teams. On the other hand, Portugal has no room for complacency in Miami Gardens, as they are still haunted by their opening-round draw against DR Congo.🚨 BREAKING: Portugal 🇵🇹 vs Colombia 🇨🇴 in Miami is officially the MOST in-demand game of the World Cup• 5M ticket requests in 24 hours 😳• Even coach Roberto Martínez had to secure tickets early for family• Resale prices hitting $6,000+ 💸• Reports say it’s the hottest… pic.twitter.com/uGuKaFadJo— Speedline (..

After a remarkable comeback from a deflating opening game loss to hosts Mexico, Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has expressed his confidence in South Africa’s ability to go beyond the Round of 32 in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBafana Bafana created history after finishing second in Group A to qualify for the Round of 32, a feat that marked the first time in history for the Southern African nation to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup.Veteran defender parts ways with APS Bomet after top-flight survival, eyes fresh challengeA 63rd-minute goal by 22-year-old Thapelo Maseko was all that the Hugo Broos-coached side needed to secure a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday, 25 June at the Estadio BBVA.With a Round of 32 clash against co-hosts Canada, who equally finished second in Group B, the former Bafana Bafana striker fancies the possibility of the team competing at least in the Round of 16.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##“They (South..

Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, the eighth round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, despite Max Verstappen’s late off-track excursion in the closing moments of qualifying.The four-time world champion ran wide in the final sector of the Red Bull Ring just as the clock hit zero, while Russell was still approaching that section of the circuit. The Briton slowed under yellow flags and ultimately edged Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.236 seconds. After reviewing the incident, race control ruled that the Mercedes driver had slowed sufficiently, allowing him to retain pole position.GEORGE RUSSELL IS ON POLE IN AUSTRIA!! 🥇👏#F1 #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/o4boUsIFQH— Formula 1 (@F1) June 27, 2026 Until the closing stages of qualifying, it was Kimi Antonelli who looked set to take pole in the second Mercedes after topping the timesheets throughout the weekend. In a surprising twist, Lewis Hamilton briefly went fastest for Ferrari despite championship l..

Ruben Amorim’s first request has been granted – Goncalo Ramos has become the new AC Milan striker.The Rossoneri have been trying to find a goalscorer worthy of the club’s stature for years. Santiago Gimenez, Christopher Nkunku, Niclas Fullkrug all arrived at San Siro with a decent reputation, but, as if the pressure was overwhelming, none of them ever shone in Italy.🚨🔴⚫️ BREAKING: Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan, here we go! Deal agreed between the clubs and on player side.Club record signing for AC Milan, breaking Leão record as it was €50m — fee will be way in excess of this with add-ons.Deal also done on player side. 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/UsFjbJE6QM— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 26, 2026 Now, it’s time for the striker who has been in the background at Paris Saint-Germain for two years, as Luis Enrique generally preferred Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in attack.Ramos was largely limited to league matches against weaker opposition, making 13..

The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) has reminded clubs to follow the laid-down protest procedures after expressing concern over what it described as a growing trend of team managers refusing to sign match sheets at the end of league matches.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a communication sent to clubs, the union said the refusal by team managers to sign official match reports as a form of protest goes against both KHU and International Hockey Federation (FIH) tournament regulations and will attract disciplinary action regardless of the outcome of the match.Inside Cricket Kenya’s plan to grow and deepen talent pool in women’s leagueThe directive comes after a series of disputes during the opening weeks of the 2026 KHU season, with several clubs raising concerns over umpiring decisions, while others have questioned match results. In some instances, team managers have declined to sign the official match sheets in protest.KHU clarified that signing the match report is a mandatory a..

On paper, this is not the most exciting match of the final group stage at the 2026 World Cup. But the clash between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City carries a weight no other game does. A long-awaited chance for revenge, 44 years in the making.Result, progress, success, glory — all of it is at stake in almost every match. But pride? That is what is on the line in Kansas City, where the Desert Foxes and Austria meet for the first time since June 1982.Back then, at the 1982 World Cup, Austria triumphed 2-0 in Oviedo, but that match is not our focus. It’s actually the match with numerous nicknames, played four days later.FALSE 10: Ageing gracefully is such a virtue. And not for everyone”The Disgrace of Gijon”, “Non-aggression pact of Gijon”, “Scandal of Gijon”, “The Shameful Match” – different labels for the same game.How controversial it had to be to earn all these infamous names?, one may wonder.Oh, very, very much.To understand everything, we’ll have to fire up the time machine and r..

Kenya’s women cricketers are set for a busy second half of the year as Cricket Kenya rolls out a series of development programs aimed at expanding the talent pool, strengthening domestic competition, and positioning the country to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) requirements.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe initiatives, outlined by Cricket Kenya Women’s Director Charity Wambui, include an Under-19 half-term tournament currently underway, preparations for the ICC Under-19 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Uganda at the end of August, and the launch of a functional women’s league that will see matches played every weekend.The programs form part of Cricket Kenya’s long-term strategy to create a sustainable pathway for female cricketers, while increasing the competitiveness of the national teams.According to Wambui, consistent domestic competition has been one of the missing pieces in the growth of women’s cricket in Kenya.##NAJAVA_MECA_9820472##”If we play every week..

Kenyan boxer Joshua ‘De Champ’ Wasike added another title to his name after being crowned the new International Commonwealth Cruiserweight champion on Friday, 26 June at Mass House, Ngong Road.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWasike, 33, lay claim to the vacant belt after securing a dominant third-round Technical Knock-Out (TKO) over Malawi’s Antony Banda in the main event of the ‘Nightmare in Nairobi V’ show, organized by Kalakoda Promotions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9820484##Billed to be a brutal 10-round contest, the last act of the evening was a pale contrast of many fans’ expectations, as the fight descended into a near farce, thanks to the unprofessional approach by Banda, who fighting in enemy territory, resulted into showboating, and excessive holding.Unperturbed, Wasike kept his cool in the opening two rounds, before securing two crucial knockdowns in the third round, which ultimately ended up to be the highlights of a fight that left a lot to be desired.Wasike “not taking for ..

There were no major upsets as the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League men’s and women’s quarterfinal playoffs got underway on Friday in Mombasa, with all the favorites taking a crucial first step towards the semifinals.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAction was split between Makande Hall and Aga Khan Academy, where the eight quarterfinal ties were played under the best-of-three format, leaving the winning teams needing just one more victory on Saturday to seal their places in the last four.In the men’s category at Makande Hall, former champions Kenya Prisons made the biggest statement of the day after sweeping aside defending champions General Service Unit (GSU) in straight sets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.##NAJAVA_MECA_9820459##Prisons, who have endured several disappointing results against GSU in recent meetings, dominated the opening set before holding off spirited resistance in the next two to secure a 25-17, 26-24, 25-23 victory.Kenya Defence Forces ..