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Who wouldn’t want to be Marcos Senesi these days?Two days ago, he took a huge step forward in his career by joining Tottenham on a free transfer after four years at Bournemouth, and last night, another dream came true when Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni handed him a World Cup call-up!After initially being in the preliminary squad, the 29-year-old didn’t make the final cut. He used that time to finalize his move to North London and then headed to Ibiza for a vacation alongside his girlfriend and Bournemouth Women player Kelci Rose Bowers, when suddenly – the boss called.Bowers immediately started recording, hoping to capture on video the call that could change everything. And in the end, she did, as Senesi was called up to replace the injured Leonardo Balerdi.So, the defender’s dream came true only five days before Argentina’s opening game at the World Cup against Algeria. His holiday came to an abrupt end, but he definitely did not mind!Liverpool midfielder and Japan captain Endo quits ..

Canada are preparing for their third World Cup appearance, still searching for their first-ever points. Across six matches in Mexico 40 years ago and Qatar 2022, the Reds have encountered only disappointment.In 1986, they failed to score, losing to the Soviet Union, France, and Hungary. Four years ago, they were a bit better, finding the net twice, but their position in a group with Morocco, Croatia, and Belgium was the same – rock bottom.Bafana Bafana’s horror start at the World Cup opening gameHowever, this could finally be their moment. After all, is there a better opportunity than facing a – with all due respect – modest European team, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in front of your own fans at a packed BMO Field in Toronto?Hardly so.🇨🇦 Jesse Marsch has confirmed that Alphonso Davies will miss Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina.🗣️ “He’s healing incredibly well, but he’s not at 100% just yet.” pic.twitter.com/nD3r8N4kXU— SleeperFootballNews (@SleeperFootNews) June 12,..

If anyone is set to find himself in an extremely uncomfortable professional and moral situation this July, it is Julian Alvarez. That explains why the Argentine’s desire to move to FC Barcelona has been kept strictly behind closed doors. Atletico Madrid invested enormous money and effort to sign him as a cornerstone of the club’s project. Publicly admitting that he wants to join a direct La Liga rival such as Barcelona would provoke outrage among Atletico supporters at the Metropolitano and damage his relationship with the dressing room.Atletico’s five word response to Barca regarding AlvarezThat is what Matteo Moretto, one of the most reliable sources on the Spanish transfer market, told Radio Marca.”I know that Julian has already spoken with Atletico’s board and informed them of his intentions. Privately, he has made it clear that he wants to go elsewhere. Where? His overwhelming preference is Barcelona. If Julian could choose any club, he would choose Barca. The only thing is that h..

BETTING GUIDE: USA vs ParaguayGroup D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway with co-hosts USA taking on Paraguay . Playing on home soil, the Stars and Stripes carry the massive expectations of a nation eager to see football reach new heights, nearly a century after their historic first World Cup meeting against the same opponents back in 1930.Paraguay, meanwhile, return to the grandest stage of world football for the first time since 2010, ending a painful 16-year World Cup hiatus.Kick-off: 10:00 pm (Kenyan Time), Friday, 13 June 2026Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CaliforniaGroup: Group DCurrent standings: All teams yet to play (Matchday 1)Qualification implications: The USA are expected to actively challenge for first place on home soil, while Paraguay desperately need a positive result to boost their progression hopes ahead of tricky subsequent fixtures against Australia and Turkey.Form GuideUSA❌ Loss vs Germany (1-2)✅ Win vs Senegal (3-2)❌ Loss vs Portugal (0-2)❌ Loss vs Belgium..

Japan have been dealt a major blow ahead of the World Cup after captain Wataru Endo confirmed his retirement from international football just days before the team’s opening fixture against the Netherlands.The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder has struggled to recover from an ankle injury suffered during a Premier League clash with Sunderland in February. Although surgery helped him return to the matchday squad for Liverpool’s final league game against Brentford, he has ultimately been forced to bring an end to his international career sooner than expected.The announcement has stunned Japanese supporters, particularly after Endo featured for 45 minutes in a friendly against Iceland on May 31 before being withdrawn due to discomfort. Following that match, head coach Hajime Moriyasu remained hopeful, stating: “According to the medical reports, there is nothing to say he can’t play. So we just believe, pray and wait.”Endo broke the news himself through a heartfelt message on social media.”A..

Sports Registrar Rose Wasike has directed record FKF Premier League champions, Gor Mahia, to issue a four-week election notice for the position of chairperson, and any other elected official whose term expired on Monday, 8 June 2026.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWasike, in a Wednesday, 10 June letter to the General Secretary of K’Ogalo, observed that Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier, and some of his counterparts, had completed their eight-year terms in office permitted under the Sports Act, kickstarting a path for new club elections for the affected individuals.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790941##As per Wasike, Rachier, who has been the official Gor Mahia chairperson since 2008, had attained the maximum period permissible under the law, with his legally recognized tenure under the Sports Act beginning on 8 June 2018, when Gor Mahia was issued with a Certificate of Registration.“Consequently, and taking into account the maximum tenure of eight years prescribed by the law, the Chairpe..

Ulinzi Stars captain Brian Birgen has opened up on the growth of Paul Okoth, whom he regards as the best striker in the FKF Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkoth was a sensation last season, sitting at the apex of Ulinzi Stars’ attack and establishing himself as one of the finest scorers in the league, with a total of 18 goals, one shy of evetual Golden Boot winner Joe Waithira.Junior Starlets coach makes four changes to CECAFA U17 Championship teamFor his troubles, the soft-spoken forward was named as the FKF Premier League Player of the Month for both November 2025 and May 2026.Okoth, who had already experienced a disappointing short stint in the league with Kariobangi Sharks, seemed to have amazed his club captain.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790941##“Even myself, I was surprised when he came into the team. It has been a while since we had such a striker. He is a complete and blessed striker, the best we have in the league,” said Birgen.The experienced, versatile defend..

Junior Starlets’ head coach Mildred Cheche has retained much of her squad ahead of the team’s participation in the upcoming 2026 Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) U-17 Women’s Championship, set for Saturday, 13 to Tuesday, 23 June in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCheche, while naming her squad on Friday, 12 June, made just four changes to the team that recently featured in the second round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers against Uganda.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790941##Among the fresh names coming in include: Jael Nanjala, the returning Lindey Weey, Grace Chari and Elizabeth Awuor, who will be all stepping in for the dropped quartet of Ivy Atieno, Idah Matara, Daisy Adongo and Grace Wangari.Junior Starlets, who are only one hurdle away from returning to the U17 Women’s World Cup, are in Pool A of the CECAFA championships, where they are expected to come up against Tanzania, Somalia and Sudan.Tusker defender reveals..

While the second Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic delivered excitement, chances, quality attacking play, three goals, a comeback, and a thrilling finish, the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa was a far less entertaining affair.The home team played just well enough to win, while Bafana Bafana’s performance was quite subpar. Despite producing two goals, the match would not have been particularly memorable had it not been for Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio, who sent off three players.Comeback kings South Korea survive dramatic battle with Czech RepublicSouth Africa’s Yaya Sithole was the first to be dismissed four minutes after the break for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity as the last defender. To make matters worse for the Tondela midfielder, his mistake directly led to Mexico’s opening goal, with the red card merely capping off a miserable evening.Thirty-five minutes later, Sithole was joined in the dressing room by teammate Themba Zw..

England wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a convincing 6-0 victory over Miami FC in a closed-door training match, and it was Ivan Toney who stole the spotlight.According to Daily Mail Sport, the encounter against the American second-division outfit was divided into two separate periods. Thomas Tuchel’s side edged the opening segment 1-0 before turning on the style in the second, cruising to a 5-0 success.Toney reportedly delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a hat-trick that included a spectacular long-range effort described as a “worldie.” Jordan Henderson, Ethan Nwaneri, and Rio Ngumoha also found the net, with Ngumoha producing an eye-catching strike from distance.Marc Guehi impressed at the back, while Kobbie Mainoo stood out in midfield as Tuchel observed proceedings from England’s training base in West Palm Beach, Florida.Several key names, including Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, were rested following their involvement in Wednesday’s 3-0 victory over Costa Ri..