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Barcelona have been fined just €602 following a complaint from Atletico Madrid over their alleged approach for Julian Alvarez, bringing an extraordinary chapter in the transfer saga to a rather bizarre conclusion.Atletico reported their La Liga rivals over claims that Barcelona contacted Alvarez despite the striker still being under contract at the Metropolitano. FIFA declined to open proceedings, stating that it had no jurisdiction over the matter.Spanish transfer war explodes! Atletico report Barca over Alvarez pursuitThe case was eventually closed with a €602 penalty for failing to comply with orders, instructions, decisions or formal obligations.Los Colchoneros based its complaint on competition regulations requiring clubs to notify a player’s current team in writing before beginning negotiations with that player.The dispute unfolded during a period of tension between the two Spanish giants. Barcelona were keen to bring Alvarez to Camp Nou, while Atletico’s hierarchy publicly quest..

Kylian Mbappe has apologised for “ill-judged” comments about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong after a viral meme sparked outrage in China and prompted several brands to cut ties with the Real Madrid forward.The controversy followed an appearance on French talk show The Bridge, where Mbappe laughed while describing a meme that superimposed his face onto an image resembling Mao. Kylian Mbappé referred to Chairman Mao Zedong as a dictator of China, and this morning all brands in China deleted his picture and terminated his contract 🤯 https://t.co/h8U1GTxXwp— yui (@myyangzi) October 27, 2026 The joke plays on the striker’s online nickname, “the dictator”, reflecting his enormous influence at his former clubs.”My comment was ill-judged, and I now understand that it hurt many people in China and in Chinese communities around the world,” Mbappe said. “I apologise to everyone my words have upset.”La Liga also issued an apology, saying it deeply regretted the offence caused to Chinese fans.##NAJA..

Shabana FC head coach Ahmed Fathi has defended his side’s goal-shy start to the FKF Premier League season, noting that the Glamour Boys have faced tough opposition in their opening matches.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking after Shabana battled to a barren draw against AFC Leopards on Sunday, 25 October, the Egyptian tactician praised his players’ spirited second-half display at Nyayo Stadium, despite missing out on all three points.Addressing concerns over the team’s early form, Fathi urged supporters and critics to consider the quality of opposition Shabana has faced so far.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066897##The Gusii-based side opened their campaign with a 1-0 victory before being held to draws by Nairobi United and AFC Leopards in their subsequent matches.“We leave the game with our heads up. We did well against a strong team and managed everything well. We were the best team in the second half, and for me, it was three points for my players,” he said.“I think you have to c..

Pan Macmillan, the publisher behind Harambee Stars’ head coach Benni McCarthy’s book, has released a new memoir by Springbok rugby star Cheslin Kolbe.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTitled Sidestepping the Odds, the highly anticipated book hit bookstores globally in October 2026, offering an intimate account of Kolbe’s journey from a young boy who was repeatedly overlooked because of his size to one of the most celebrated players in world rugby.The 32-year-old has co-written the memoir with award-winning South African journalist and broadcaster David O’Sullivan, who has also worked with Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus on his bestselling book, Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby.Victor Wanyama’s message to Harry Kane after winning Ballon d’OrBeyond documenting Kolbe’s achievements on the rugby field, the memoir explores the role of family, community and faith in shaping his career, while highlighting the challenges he overcame on his path to international stardom.Growing ..

Arsenal are heading to Lancashire on Tuesday night, where Fleetwood Town will attempt to pull off one of the biggest shocks in their history and knock the Premier League champions out of the League Cup.There is an intriguing twist to the occasion: Mikel Arteta’s men will be playing at Highbury. Not the legendary north London ground Arsenal left in 2006 for the Emirates Stadium, but Fleetwood’s much smaller home, which holds just 5,300 spectators.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067441##The hosts expect a full house for what promises to be a memorable night. And with strong winds forecast conditions could make life uncomfortable for the visitors. Fleetwood supporters warn that the wind at Highbury can blow unpredictably, making even routine passes and clearances difficult.Fleetwood, currently 18th in League Two under Matt Lawlor, have already eliminated Chesterfield, Shrewsbury Town and Sheffield United to earn their meeting with Arsenal. The tie is a huge reward for a club better known for its modest s..

Former Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards midfielder Clifton Miheso has urged football fans to embrace peaceful coexistence, drawing inspiration from the atmosphere and fan culture he experienced during the Impala Floodlit Tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMiheso attended the quarterfinals and semifinals of the annual rugby tournament, where he was impressed by the excitement, intensity, and closeness between fans and the action on the pitch.The former Sofapaka winger described the rugby experience as a perfect 10 out of 10, highlighting the freedom fans enjoy at rugby venues and the vibrant matchday atmosphere.Kenya Police set to hand coaching job to Frenchman after Muyoti’s dramatic exit“The rugby experience is always a 10/10 because you see how excited the fans are. There is food being sold in the venue, the game is so intense, there is a lot of contact, and it is not a foul. I enjoyed myself, and it was a very fun experience for me,” Miheso said.While acknowledging tha..

With no immediate resolution in sight to the leadership wrangles at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), delegates have convened a Special General Meeting (SGM) for Saturday, 7 November, to deliberate on the conduct of the federation’s National Executive Committee (NEC).Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe move comes days after FKF President Hussein Mohammed issued a notice convening an SGM amid escalating leadership disputes with his deputy, McDonald Mariga, and six other NEC members. Delegates who met during a football symposium nominated Nyamira County Branch Chairman Vincent Nyasani as chairman of the caucus, with Trans Nzoia County Branch Chairman Isaac Munene Kuria named secretary ahead of the planned meeting.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066883##The caucus is calling for all NEC members, including Hussein, to be subjected to scrutiny at the meeting and allowed to respond to the concerns raised against them.“As concerned members of the Football Kenya Federation, we have noted with d..

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has congratulated his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Harry Kane after winning the Ballon d’Or, describing the achievement as fully deserved.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news“Congratulations, brother, totally deserved,” Wanyama posted.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062781##Wanyama and Kane played together at Tottenham between 2016 and 2020, forming part of a side that came close to winning both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League under Mauricio Pochettino.Tottenham finished second in the Premier League in the 2016/17 season before reaching the Champions League final in 2019, where they lost 2-0 to Liverpool.Wanyama has previously spoken highly of Kane, praising his clinical finishing, professionalism and understanding of the game.Six lessons learned from FKF Premier League match week three“Harry’s finishing is second to no one. You saw it in training; he is so clinical. I have not seen another striker like him. He’s also a very pr..

Kenya Sevens forward Kevin Wekesa has been named runner-up for the United Nations Kenya Person of the Year 2026 award in recognition of his efforts to use sport to drive climate action and promote environmental sustainability.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWekesa, the founder of Play Green, has emerged as a leading advocate for environmental conservation in Kenya, using rugby to raise awareness about climate change, reduce plastic waste and promote tree planting in schools and communities.The initiative has combined sporting activities with environmental education, with Wekesa visiting schools across the country to engage students in rugby coaching, climate awareness sessions and tree-planting exercises.Former Simbas captain outlines four-point plan for Kenya’s Rugby World Cup dreamReacting to the recognition, Wekesa dedicated the award to everyone supporting the use of sport as a tool for environmental conservation and community transformation.“This award belongs to every..

While Lionel Messi was running his farewell lap in his national team shirt in front of his tearful teammates and the entire Argentine nation, his “eternal rival”, Cristiano Ronaldo, set all of Portugal ablaze for a different reason. Angry that head coach Jorge Jesus did not see him as a little god, Ronaldo stormed out of the national team camp, and the whole country was soon up in arms over the affair. In the end, it all comes down to Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the national team! Portuguese media claim that Ronaldo has been included in the national team’s preliminary squad for the remaining two Nations League matches, against Denmark and Wales. The final squad is expected to be announced on 6 November, but there is little doubt that Cristiano will be on it.It’s good to be CR7: Blink twice and your fine is paidAll of this could have been anticipated after the ridiculous punishment handed down to Ronaldo by the Portuguese Football Federation: he was ordered to stay away from the nati..