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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..

Three-time world 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop has announced plans to venture into the sports footwear industry, revealing that he is working on developing his own running shoe brand in partnership with Kenyan businessman Zedekiah Bundotich Kiprop Buzeki.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Olympic champion shared the development, expressing optimism about the project, which he hopes will contribute to the growth of an African-owned sports footwear brand.In a statement, Kiprop revealed that the shoe will carry the trademark AK, representing the initials of his name.Gabby Thomas ties the knot with longtime partner”In partnership with Zedekiah Bundotich Kiprop Buzeki, we are building this shoe. Our trademark AK are initials of my name and looking forward to a good start. When the time is ripe, we will at least see Africa’s first shoe brand by an athlete,” Kiprop said, as quoted by Kenya Sports.Further details about the proposed brand, including its official launch date, m..

Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Edward Manoah believes his side has the quality to trouble Gor Mahia when the two teams meet at Bukhungu Stadium on Wednesday.Manoah, who joined Homeboyz from Sofapaka ahead of the 2026/27 season, wants his players to remain disciplined, dominate midfield and take their chances against the defending champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062781##“We must stay focused from the first whistle to the last. Gor Mahia are champions, and they know how to punish mistakes. We cannot afford to lose concentration or give them room to play their game. Every player must understand his role and do his job,” said Manoah in an interview with the Star.Homeboyz have collected four points from their opening two matches, beating promoted Mombasa United 1-0 before drawing 1-1 with Ulinzi Stars.Manoah wants his team to build on that start by improving its ball retention and transitioning quickly from defence to attack, insisting they cannot afford to spend the entire match defending against ..

While demonstrators clash with police on the streets of Paris and the world’s football elite enjoy the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais had to play their match in the eighth round of Ligue 1, the biggest fixture of the French league weekend. The match was originally scheduled for Sunday but was postponed until the following day for security reasons amid the mass protests. Whether that affected the players’ concentration or their minds were elsewhere, both sides produced a very poor performance. The hosts, however, did just enough to claim three points and secure their eighth consecutive victory in all competitions. Goals from Senny Mayulu in the 72nd minute and Mika Godts in the 84th gave the two-time reigning European champions a 2–0 victory and sent them to the top of Ligue 1.

Lyon remain joint third with Monaco. Both teams are two points behind Paris Saint-Germain and one behind Rennes. Having paid a heavy price for their 4–2 victory over..

AFC Leopards have issued a stern warning to their supporters following reported cases of unruly behaviour during their league match against Shabana FC. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a statement, the 12-time league champions expressed concern over incidents in which some supporters reportedly attempted to enter the stadium without valid tickets, demanded free entry, while some gate management personnel allegedly collected bribes to facilitate unauthorised access.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067437##The club described the conduct as unacceptable, warning that such practices undermine its financial sustainability despite the strong support it continues to receive from its fanbase.“It is unacceptable to come to the stadium without tickets, demand free entry, or engage in disorderly behaviour,” the statement read in part.Concerned Kisumu All Stars official outlines serious implications of delayed NSL kick-offThe club’s Secretary General, Isaac Mulanda Mulindi, also condemned gate person..

Harry Kane is the best footballer in the world for 2026! The English goalscorer and Bayern Munich striker has won the first Ballon d’Or of his career, finishing ahead of his main rivals, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, at the ceremony in London. One of the most prestigious individual awards in sport was presented to him by legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazário. The biggest individual honour has finally arrived for a man who has been synonymous with elite goalscoring class for years, but also with an unrelenting pursuit of trophies. After numerous individual achievements and records, Kane has finally reached the moment when his name is added to the list of Ballon d’Or winners.HARRY KANE IS THE 2026 BALLON D’OR! #ballondor https://t.co/k3CUlwLF1E— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 26, 2026 Kylian Mbappé finished second in the overall Ballon d’Or rankings, followed by Lamine Yamal in third, Rodri in fourth, Lionel Messi in fifth, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in sixth, Ousmane Dembélé in sev..

Coach Sammy Omollo has spoken highly of Bruno Bunyaga, expressing optimism about the striker’s potential to become a crucial figure in APS Bomet’s attack.The coach particularly praised the threat Bruno posed to the Gor Mahia defence whenever he received possession around the 18-yard area.Despite having played only two competitive games in the FKF Premier League since joining on loan from Uganda Premier League’s URA Football Club, the new striker has already made a strong impression, with Pamzo indicating that he intends to make good use of his qualities as the competition progresses.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsFrom a tactical perspective, Bruno offers APS Bomet more than just a conventional centre-forward presence.His ability to operate with his back to goal, receive direct passes from deep, and hold up play provides a valuable attacking reference point.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062777##Playing with his back to goal, he uses his low centre of gravity, shoulder positioning/shieldin..

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has officially tied the knot with her longtime partner Spencer McManes following a private wedding ceremony in Austin, Texas, on Monday, 26 October.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe American sprinter exchanged vows with McManes at the Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse, with photographs of the newlyweds leaving the venue subsequently circulating online.The couple appeared in high spirits as they stepped out of the courthouse before sharing an embrace and a kiss for the cameras.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067549##Details of the ceremony remain limited, with the couple keeping their special day largely private.Thomas and McManes began dating in October 2022 before announcing their engagement in March 2025.McManes proposed during a staycation in Austin, presenting the track star with a dazzling diamond ring during a romantic rooftop proposal.Since then, he has remained a constant presence in Thomas’ life, frequently appearing in her social media p..

The National Super League (NSL) is heading towards its second month without competitive action, with repeated delays to the start of the 2026/2027 campaign disrupting preparations and raising concerns among clubs, players, and technical benches.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe second tier of Kenyan football was initially expected to kick off in August, about two weeks after the start of the FKF Premier League.However, that timeline passed without a ball being kicked, forcing clubs to continue training as they waited for a new date.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062757##The league was subsequently scheduled to begin on the weekend of Sunday, 25 October, but fresh legal hurdles emerged just 24 hours before kick-off.Darajani Gogo, who competed in the 2025/2026 season, obtained orders from the Machakos High Court stopping the league from starting.The court also directed that the Kibera-based club be included in the NSL fixtures for the 2026/27 campaign and urged the club and Football Kenya..

Mwanakombo Bakari says Kenya’s Junior Starlets will not be intimidated by Japan as they target another big achievement at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBakari scored a brace in Kenya’s 4-0 victory over Samoa, earning the official FIFA Woman of the match award as the Junior Starlets secured a historic place in the Round of 16.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066136##The forward was quick to credit her teammates for the performance saying the individual recognition reflected the collective effort that has carried Kenya into the knockout stage.“I feel so proud to get Woman of the Match because I truly feel like I deserved it. But all I can say is that we fought as a team, we maintained team spirit, we worked hard, and these are the fruits of our labour,” offered the player who is making her second appearance at the World Cup stage.Kenya’s qualification came after a challenging group-stage campaign, with the 4-0 win over Samoa proving decisive as the team advan..