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Norway are taking part in the World Cup for the first time since 1998, and the Scandinavians have taken their participation extremely seriously — so seriously, in fact, that they have literally brought tons of food with them.WC Countdown: Has this World Cup killed the term “Group of Death”?The Norwegians arrived in the United States with a truly astonishing amount of supplies. They brought 300 kilograms of fish, and that is not all. Another 116 kilograms of the traditional Norwegian cheese brunost made the journey across the Atlantic, along with more than 6,000 oranges. Everything was delivered to their training camp in Greensboro, North Carolina.The man responsible for it all is Aron Espeland, who has been cooking for the national team for 35 years. He expects the squad to consume all 300 kilograms of fish during the tournament. Assisting him are three of Norway’s most renowned chefs.Of course, there is a psychological aspect to it as well. North Carolina’s climate is vastly different..

When you start playing football, you dream of the biggest clubs from day one. That’s why, when those same clubs come knocking, it’s difficult to even stop and think. Most players open the door immediately, afraid the opportunity may never come again, without worrying whether they might get lost among countless other talents or spend years sitting on the bench. However, Germany has produced a completely different story—almost an anomaly in modern football. One of the country’s most talented teenagers has decided to ignore the unwritten rules of the transfer market and show that common sense can still prevail.✍️ Bayer 04 verpflichtet U17-Nationalspieler Kennet Eichhorn. Der 16-jährige Mittelfeldspieler wechselt von Hertha BSC nach Leverkusen und unterschreibt einen langfristigen Vertrag. Herzlich willkommen bei der Werkself! ⚫🔴 pic.twitter.com/kbdMVja4qh— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) June 10, 2026 The player in question is Kennet Eichhorn, who could become one of the biggest st..

Seven friendly games since last October and as many wins. Truth be told, the rivals weren’t high-profile (Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Angola, Mauritania, Zambia, Honduras, and Iceland), but still, Argentina seem ready for the World Cup.After all, a 21-1 goal difference is hard to achieve against any side, let alone national teams from all around the globe.Yesterday’s duel against Iceland was a dress rehearsal game for Lionel Scaloni’s men ahead of the World Cup group stage, where they’ll face Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, and everything went according to plan.World champions are ready — Messi’s leftfoot is back to doing damageThe Argentinians brushed Iceland aside 3-0, while Lionel Messi remained fresh, spending only 20 minutes on the pitch. Yet even this limited playing time was enough for Leo to find the net from the spot and hit the goal-scoring form at just the right moment before the World Cup gets underway.The match itself was just another day in the office for Messi, but what follow..

The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) circuit returns this weekend with the staging of the 2026 NCBA Ruiru Open at Ruiru Sports Club. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe tournament, scheduled for Friday, 12 to Sunday, 14 June, has attracted a strong field of 120 golfers who will compete for top honours, a share of the Ksh500,000 prize purse, valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points, and crucial Order of Merit points as the race for the 2026 KAGC title intensifies.The tournament is guaranteed to crown a new champion following the transition of two-time winner John Lejirma to the professional ranks. Lejirma won both the 2024 and 2025 editions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790948##Leading the contenders is Ebill Omollo, who arrives in fine form after claiming victory at last month’s NCBA Coronation Cup and Bendor Trophy at Nakuru Golf Club. Also expected to challenge strongly is John Kamaisi of Nakuru Golf Club, winner of the Kiambu Open and currently second on the KAGC Order o..

Marco Silva has left, which means the Fulham manager’s job is now the most attractive opening in the Premier League. There are no other vacancies in England besides the West London club, so the list of candidates has been growing for some time — and one name stands out in particular. Out of nowhere, Alvaro Arbeloa received a call that could change his career.Florentino wins Real Madrid election and confirms Mou’s arrivalHe took over Real Madrid as a sacrificial lamb, stepping in after Xabi Alonso was sacked, and after every slip-up and failure he put the blame on his own shoulders. Now the time has come for him to cash in on everything he endured in the Spanish capital, potentially by taking charge of a Premier League side. Fulham’s board invited the former right-back to Craven Cottage for talks, to sound him out and see whether he could be the man to lead the London club.It is hard to imagine him rejecting such an offer because, before Florentino Perez drafted him in as Real Madrid’s ..

BETTING GUIDE: South Korea vs Czech RepublicThe second match in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be a fascinating contest as South Korea take on the Czech Republic.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsBoth nations will be looking to make a strong start in a group that also features hosts Mexico and African representatives South Africa. South Korea arrive at the tournament as Asia’s most successful World Cup nation, making their 12th appearance on football’s biggest stage.The Taegeuk Warriors sailed through qualification unbeaten and will fancy their chances of reaching the knockout stages. Czech Republic, meanwhile, are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2006 and have built momentum with an impressive unbeaten run heading into the tournament. With both teams targeting qualification, this opening fixture could prove crucial in shaping Group A.##NAJAVA_MECA_9791016##Kick-off: 7:00 PM Local Time (5:00 AM Kenyan Time), Friday, 12 June 2026Venue: Estadio Guad..

Around this time, 16 years ago, many things were different from today. Nostalgics might even argue it was a better place back then, but let’s not open that door.People were listening to Usher’s OMG, Katy Perry’s California Gurls, Taio Cruz’s Break Your Heart, and eagerly awaiting Eminem’s great comeback to the scene. The new Karate Kid movie with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith was dominating the box office, though everyone was talking about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming masterpiece, Inception. The iPhone 4 had recently been introduced, and the whole world was dancing to Shakira’s Waka Waka and preparing for the – to this day – the only World Cup ever hosted by an African country.”Dai, Dai”: Shakira returns to the stage with the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthemAnd just like today, it was a hot day. And just like today, it was June 11. And just like today, South Africa and Mexico were to open the mundial.The game in Johannesburg started at 4 pm (5 pm Nairobi time) and, about 70 minutes later, the ..

Rugby legend Collins Injera has revealed that he would be open to coaching Kenya Sevens in the future. Injera explained that he feels a responsibility to pass on the knowledge and experience he accumulated during one of the most decorated careers in the sport’s history.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Shujaa star admitted that immediately after retiring, he wanted nothing to do with rugby as he struggled to adjust to life away from the game.”I wanted nothing to do with rugby. I did not even attend training sessions, not even for my club. It was a difficult period because I was adjusting to a new way of life. At the time, I completely distanced myself from the sport,” Injera said in an interview with Jeff Koinange on Citizen TV.3 reasons why Kenya Sevens’ John Okoth is eagerly anticipating Indian rugby ventureHowever, time away from the game helped him rediscover his passion.After spending about a year away, he gradually returned through the Legends by Nondies setu..

England are heading to North America determined to finally “bring it home”, and, based on their final warm-up match, they are ready to fight for the trophy.The game against Costa Rica was by no means a true measure of the Three Lions’ strength, but as long as they approach every clash with the necessary seriousness, they shouldn’t have problems.Last night, they certainly didn’t have them, as they easily brushed aside the national team that will miss its first World Cup since 2010 – 3-0.Thomas Tuchel’s squad did not produce particularly attractive football, but that’s already become their style and, as long as they win, their supporters won’t mind.The new England vice-captain Declan Rice broke the deadlock just nine minutes into the game, after a timely pass from Anthony Gordon, who was by far the best member of Tuchel’s side, showing a level of confidence that suggests his move to Barcelona has done him a world of good.Another Arsenal player could have put his name on the scoresheet be..

Former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot delivered a timely reminder of his class with a dramatic victory at the Oslo Diamond League, while Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout endured a difficult senior-level baptism on his debut in the prestigious series on Wednesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCheruiyot secured a hard-fought win in the men’s Dream Mile, edging American Yared Nuguse in a thrilling photo finish to claim one of the biggest victories of his recent resurgence.The Kenyan, the most experienced athlete in a highly competitive field, lined up against a strong cast that included Nuguse, Great Britain’s Jake Wightman, Australia’s Cameron Myers, American Hobbs Kessler, and fellow Kenyans Reynold Cheruiyot and Festus Lagat.Sawe, Kipyegon included in TIME 100’s most influential people in sportsFor much of the race, Cheruiyot remained tucked within the leading group without showing his hand. As the bell rang for the final lap, Nuguse, Myers and Kessler appea..