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It is becoming increasingly clear that Mark Palestra is viewed as one of the next big stars of Italian football. There is a reason why Inter have spent days pursuing the young full-back, who enjoyed a phenomenal season at Cagliari. Atalanta BC, however, are determined to maximize the value of their prized asset and have no intention of letting him leave without a substantial profit. At one stage, the Nerazzurri appeared to be very close to signing the defender. They had already agreed personal terms worth 2.5 million euros per year, but Atalanta became the stumbling block. The Bergamo club set an asking price of 53 million, while Inter were prepared to offer 45 million upfront plus another five million euros in bonuses. As negotiations stalled and the Italian champions grew increasingly frustrated, another contender emerged — Chelsea.🚨🚨 Chelsea are paying €57M + €3M in bonuses to Atalanta for Marco Palestra, and a 10% sell on clause. #Inter offered €45M + €5M to Atalanta for Palestra. ..

FKF Premier League debutants 3K FC have confirmed that Embu’s Moi Stadium will serve as their home ground for the 2026/27 top-flight campaign, offering a major boost to the club and football fans in the region.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe confirmation comes following a high-profile visit to Embu County by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, who held discussions with county and sports officials on the development of sporting infrastructure.Gor Mahia turn to Ugandan midfielder in bid to replace Enock MorrisonIn a statement released by the club, 3K FC expressed confidence that the facility will be ready to host FKF Premier League matches before the start of the new season, which is expected to kick off in approximately two months.According to the club, the meeting brought together Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, and the club’s chairman Charles N..

With one year to go until the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Tanzania midfielder Feisal ‘Fei Toto’ Salum has admitted that a potential meeting with neighbours Kenya would be one of the standout occasions of the tournament, describing it as a “true brotherly battle”.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTanzania, Kenya and Uganda will make history in 2027 when they jointly host Africa’s biggest football spectacle, bringing the competition to East Africa for the first time.While Salum highlights the strong bonds that unite the region, the Taifa Stars playmaker acknowledged that football rivalry remains an integral part of the relationship between Tanzania and Kenya.Gor Mahia turn to Ugandan midfielder in bid to replace Enock Morrison”It’s a bit of both,” Salum said when asked whether he feels a special rivalry with Kenya. “We have always been neighbours, and there is a strong bond, especially with Kenya. This unity gives us strength and brings support from governments and people acros..

Veteran tactician and KCB FC assistant coach Paul Ogai has shared valuable lessons for clubs hoping to escape the National Super League (NSL), urging teams to follow the examples set by newly-promoted sides Migori Youth and 3K FC.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOgai, who boasts vast experience in Kenya’s second tier, believes promotion is rarely achieved through talent alone and says that proper planning, professionalism, and stability behind the scenes are often the difference between success and failure.The tactician, who currently serves as Robert Matano’s assistant at KCB, understands the demands of the NSL better than most.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814295##Before joining the Bankers, he spent three seasons at Darajani Gogo, helping transform the Nairobi-based side into promotion contenders.Working alongside Andrea Ongwae, he guided Gogo to a seventh-place finish in the 2022/23 season before improving to sixth place the following campaign.His best performance came in the 2024/25 s..

England buzzed, attacked relentlessly, scored, and soared on the wings of Bellingham and Kane.But that was a week ago, in the opener against Croatia – the Ghana match tonight was a stark contrast.Faced with a brilliant tactical trap set by the Black Stars’ boss Carlos Queiroz, England under Thomas Tuchel were a mere shadow of their former selves as the match in Massachusetts ended in a goalless draw.Arteta & Simeone would be proud Carlos Queiroz I wasn’t familiar with your game pic.twitter.com/RiTywQnZxG— (fan) Trey (@UTDTrey) June 23, 2026 Instead of picking up from where they left off in the previous match, the Three Lions seemed incapable of replicating that excellent performance. We saw a lacklustre display coming from one of the tournament’s favourites, who were suffocated by Queiroz’s gameplan. Unlike Croatia, Ghana showed no mercy in defence, leaving Kane, Bellingham, Gordon and others no space or chance to impose their philosophy. The lack of creativity in his starting XI force..

Most World Cup managers spend their time trying to eliminate distractions. Dick Advocaat has embraced one.As Curacao continue their remarkable debut appearance on football’s biggest stage, the veteran Dutch coach has allowed players to share rooms with their partners and families throughout the tournament – a decision almost unheard of at an elite international level.It is hardly the most conventional World Cup story. Then again, there is very little that is conventional about Curacao.WC Countdown: Oldest Dick makes history with World Cup debutantsWith a population of barely 150,000 people, the Caribbean island became the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. They arrived in the United States as overwhelming outsiders, suffered a painful 7-1 defeat against Germany in their opening match, yet responded by claiming a historic first point with a heroic goalless draw against Ecuador.Now, with a slim chance of reaching the knockout stages still alive, Curacao are doing thing..

It was boiling inside his mind and body these last few days under pressure; the tension was palpable, and then, finally, he nailed it!Cristiano Ronaldo has finally scored, not one, but two to make history and become the first player ever to score in six different World Cups as Portugal dismantled Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K clash in Houston on Tuesday night.History for @Cristiano! 🇵🇹Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in six different @FIFAWorldCup tournaments! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/qI1Zvt0uJS— FIFA (@FIFAcom) June 23, 2026 Just a day after his eternal nemesis, Lionel Messi, broke another record by becoming the top goal scorer in WC history, CR7 accepted the challenge. He made a statement, embellished with his trademark ‘siuu’ celebration.It took Ronaldo only six minutes to break the deadlock and the mental barrier today. He had faced an avalanche of criticism after a deplorable display in the opening match against DR Congo. This time, he was merciless. Truth to be ..

The government has taken another significant step in Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after officially handing over the construction of two training grounds at the Talanta Sports Complex to a contractor.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, 23 June, as the country accelerated efforts to deliver the infrastructure required for the continental showpiece that Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814325##The two annex facilities, located within the under-construction Talanta Sports Complex that is set to be renamed to Raila Odinga International Stadium, will serve as football, athletics, and rugby training grounds.The facilities are expected to play a key role during AFCON, providing teams with world-class training venues that meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards.Speaking after inspecting the ongoing works at the compl..

Tusker FC chairman Charles Gacheru has offered fresh insight into how football clubs utilise prize money earned from competitions and explained why such funds are rarely shared equally among players and members of the technical bench.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking to Mozzart Sport after Tusker ended their 10-year wait for a major knockout trophy by winning the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup, the experienced administrator challenged the growing perception among some supporters that prize money should automatically be distributed directly to players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814444##In recent years, several clubs have found themselves at loggerheads with players over demands for a share of prize money and competition earnings, particularly after successful campaigns on the domestic and continental stage.Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have encountered similar situations on a number of occasions following their participation in CAF competitions, while newly-promoted Nairobi United repo..

The 2026 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Premier League season is beginning to reveal its early contenders, surprise packages and relegation candidates as clubs approach the halfway mark of the first round across both the men’s and women’s competitions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn the men’s Premier League, Western Jaguars have emerged as the team setting the pace after an impressive run that has seen them climb to the summit with 17 points from nine matches. The Kakamega-based side completed their first-leg fixtures on a high note, collecting four crucial points over the weekend to strengthen their position at the top of the standings.Black Tigress exit deepens concern as KHU Leagues expand amid financial challengesTheir campaign has been characterised by resilience qualities that were on display during the weekend, with a thrilling 3-3 draw against defending champions Warriors Hockey Club on Saturday before they returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-1 victory over Si..