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Brazil’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup officially got underway on Wednesday, with Neymar making the most eye-catching arrival of the day. The forward was the last member of the squad to report to camp, touching down at Granja Comary in his private helicopter.The Selecao gathered in Teresopolis to begin training ahead of the tournament, and Neymar chose to avoid the region’s notorious traffic by flying directly to the national team complex, as reported by Marca.Neymar is 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 with the Brazil squad 😍🇧🇷🎥 @canalwamo pic.twitter.com/JAC4FrJv0d— 433 (@433) May 27, 2026 The helicopter itself drew plenty of attention. Neymar arrived in a customized Airbus H145 inspired by the Batmobile, an aircraft reportedly worth around US$13 million. Due to intense congestion in the area, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) also arranged helicopter transport for several other players traveling from Rio de Janeiro to the training base. According to the federation, the goal was to avoid delays an..

Junior Starlets duo of Pauline Namisi and Emily Adhiambo say they are geared up for the second leg of their FIFA Women’s U17 second round Qualifiers against Uganda on Saturday, 30 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe pair, who all featured in the away first leg last week, say their experience in the 1-1 draw at the FUFA Stadium in Kadiba has given them a feel of what to expect, come the return meeting on home soil at the Nyayo National Stadium.“In the first leg, Uganda had the mentality that we couldn’t get a point from their place, and they would beat us,” Namisi said during Starlet’s training session on Wednesday, 27 May. “They are a good team, but knowing that we had to win both ties, we fought hard and got the important point.”In that tie, hosts Uganda took an early lead through Shadia Nabirye, before second half substitute Adhiambo scored an audacious stunner to level the scores at the hour mark, and set the stage for a winner-takes-all sequel.##NAJAVA_MECA_9773472#..

Kenya Morans power forward Ariel Okall Koranga is the new recipient of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Ubuntu Award, owing to his beyond-the-court efforts towards empowering women, and creating inclusive opportunities.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkall, a member of Kenyan basketball side Nairobi City Thunder, received the award on Wednesday, 27 May, during an in-person presentation at the BK Arena in Rwanda.The accolade, which seeks to recognizes a BAL player for their exceptional contributions to their community, was the culmination of over two months of online campaigns, which eventually led him to beating three other finalists to the trophy.Benni McCarthy promises Kenya will fight against his motherland“Look at God,” Okall, who became the sixth winner of the award, posted on X, shortly after the announcement. “2026 Ubuntu Trophy winner! A testament to the power of community, mentorship, and the beautiful game of basketball. Immensely grateful for this recognition, ..

The 2027 AFCON draw has set up one of African football’s most emotional storylines after Benni McCarthy was drawn against his beloved South Africa national football team while leading Kenya’s Harambee Stars.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMcCarthy, South Africa’s all-time leading scorer and one of the country’s greatest football icons, now faces the difficult task of trying to stop the very nation that made him a legend when Kenya meet Bafana Bafana in Group D alongside Guinea and Eritrea.##NAJAVA_MECA_9770582##For the former FC Porto and Blackburn Rovers striker, the fixture carries huge emotional weight, but he insists his responsibility now lies with Kenya as he works to build a competitive side ahead of the 2027 AFCON tournament to be hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.And while McCarthy admits South Africa remain far ahead of Kenya in terms of football development and quality, he has promised Harambee Stars fans that his side will not be embarrassed when the two nati..

National beach volleyball men and women’s teams are through to the next phase of the CAVB Continental Beach Cup cum 2028 Olympic qualifiers after placing second at the recently concluded Zone Five qualifiers at the Sawa Sawa Beach in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHead coach Patrick Owino says the feat has opened up the relatively new players to the endless possibilities as they look to qualify for the Los Angeles Summer Games, a first for the men’s team and a return for the women following their debut in Paris.CAVB is yet to confirm dates for the continental showpiece, instead giving a window between August and November.The tactician has, however, called for early preparations as well as exposure to higher levels of competition in the region and beyond, arguing that his relatively new squad needs the experience to handle different game situations and the higher level of competition expected during the continental showpiece later in the year.How Owi..

Harambee Stars midfielder Alwyn Tera was in action as his Armenian side, Ararat Armenia, were crowned this season’s league champions on Wednesday, 27 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTera, 29, featured in the first half of Ararat’s 1-0 victory over FC Gandzasar, a match that confirmed the latter’s status as the Premier League champions for the first time since the 2019-2020 season.©Ararat ArmeniaWednesday’s match, which was settled by a 42nd minute strike from Zhiyar Shaghoyan, only acted as a formality, as Ararat had already secured the championship over the weekend, following Noah’s barren draw with Pyunik Yerevan on Saturday, 23 May.Noah, who finished second with 56 points, were Ararat’s only challengers heading into the last two games of the season, but stumbled in their penultimate game to hand the latter only their third league crown.##NAJAVA_MECA_9773472##Ararat, at the end, secured a league-high 18 wins, while losing the joint-least amount of games – three.For Te..

This was an outsiders final. Teams like Fiorentina, Strasbourg or Shakhtar Donetsk may have been the favorites to make it to the finals, but in the end, the battle for the Conference League trophy was decided between the 15th placed Premier League’s Crystal Palace and 8th placed Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish team was a total surprise and were the ‘fairy-tale’ story, as the team from Real suburb made a sensation with the council-owned stadium and modest finances. But in the end, the quality of the London club and the experience of the Europa League winner Oliver Glasner (2022 Eintracht Frankfurt) proved to be too much. In a game with a few chances, Jean Philippe Mateta used his and it was enough: Crystal Palace – Rayo Vallecano 1-0. 🙂‍↕️) signature Jean-Philipe Mateta goal — lacking in flair but enough to do the business!#CRYRAY ● ##UECLFINAL https://t.co/iP9Cfc2Juz pic.twitter.com/pDoFyI7KTY— Magyezi 🫆 (@gyezi_) May 27, 2026 It’s fair to say that Crystal Palace too had a fairy-tale story..

Sven Mislintat is the Jose Mourinho is the executive world: a respected football person who is on the down side of his career. The famous Portuguese started his downfall when he took over Manchester United in 2016, and from that point on, all clubs (including the Red Devils) sacked him (Tottenham, Roma, Fenerbahce), even though he is on the verge of coming back to Real Madrid, with whom he ‘mutually agreed’ part ways before Manchester. Sven Mislintat came to Arsenal in 2017 as a highly rated director of Professional Football and Scout in Borussia Dortmund but since he left in 2019, he got sacked in every other club, including Fortuna Dusseldorf, who were just relegated to the third-tier of Germany football.Ex Arsenal director sacked…againWhile in Arsenal he came when Arsene Wenger was still the manager and left by mutual consent mainly due to the power struggle in the managing board (it was the time when Kroenke family finally took over), he struggled in every other club and got sack..

Over the previous period, he worked with what he inherited and was surprisingly successful. Now he will have the chance to build the squad according to his own vision. He has received a permanent contract and will soon get the promised reinforcements as well. And the first of many signings in the Michael Carrick era appears set to be — Ederson. According to British media, Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement with Atalanta over the transfer of the Brazilian midfielder. As reported by Sky Sports, a delegation from the English club traveled to Italy last week to intensify negotiations with the Serie A side’s executives while also trying to lower the asking price.🚨🔴 Manchester United are set to sign Ederson after reaching a full agreement with Atalanta on a deal worth £35M plus £3M in bonuses. 🇧🇷The Brazilian midfielder is expected to complete the move later this week, with United identifying him as the ideal long-term replacement for… pic.twitter.com/pm7nkGF5G3— Football T..

Migori Youth tightened their grip at the top of the National Super League (NSL) table after battling from behind to defeat Mully Children Family (MCF) 2-1 in a pulsating clash at Awendo Green Stadium.MCF stunned the home side after taking the lead in the 19th minute, silencing the Migori faithful with an early breakthrough. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, Migori gradually regained composure and drew level before the break through Mike Isabwa, who calmly converted from the penalty spot to ensure the two sides headed into halftime tied at 1-1.Upon resumption, Migori returned with renewed intensity and completed the turnaround almost immediately. Syphas Otieno struck four minutes into the second half ending month-long goal drought to hand the league leaders a crucial victory. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9773453##The result saw Migori extend their lead at the summit to 74 points, opening a two-point gap over second-placed Mombasa United with only three matches left to play.The defea..