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“I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I’ve loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players, all the best this summer” said Harry Maguire yesterday. The now former England international couldn’t hide his surprise when Thomas Tuchel’s squad was revealed as he was not on it. The German coach announced his 26 men squad for the World Cup and left out some big names, among them Maguire. And while other players decided to be silent (or save their dignity if you like), Manchester United defender decided to speak out. And what is worse, his mother and wife spoke out too.”Shocked and gutted”: Maguire’s World Cup dream ends in heartbreakWhen Maguire posted this statement, his mother Zoe couldn’t resist replying to her son.“You couldn’t have done anymore. Hold your head high…Disgraceful” she wrote, while Maguire’s brothe..

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Director of Rugby and Pathway Manager Paul Odera has pointed to the lack of sponsorship in the 15-a-side women’s game as the biggest challenge facing the Kenya Lionesses.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile Kenya’s sevens national teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, enjoy established sponsorships- and the men’s 15s side, the Simbas are also backed commercially- the women’s 15s outfit continues to operate without a title sponsor. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9758102##As a result, their matchday jerseys remain plain, a visible reminder of the funding gap in the women’s game.Odera says this imbalance has made it difficult to unlock the team’s potential fully, even as they prepare for the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup set for Saturday, 21 May, to Sunday, 31 May, at the RFUEA Grounds.“For our 15s girls, it has always been a challenge drawing in sponsors because most people always want to be associated with 7s. But as the Kenya Rugby Union, we have always done whatever it is th..

The era is over. The most important era in Manchester City’s history is over – Pep Guardiola is leaving the club. After six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League, three FA Cups, five League Cups, one FIFA Club World Cup, one UEFA Super Cup and three FA Community Shields, the Spaniard officially announced something which we all knew from last week – he is stepping aside after 10 years. The club officially released this information and announced that Guardiola will by taking up a role as a Global Ambassador. The role will see him giving technical advice to the clubs in the group, working on specific projects and collaborations.”What a time we have had together.” 🩵 pic.twitter.com/WpkFecBYT4— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 22, 2026 In a lengthy message, the Spaniard thanked everybody.“When I arrived, my first interview was with Noel Gallagher. I walked out thinking, ‘Okay… Noel is here? This will be fun. And what a time we have had together. Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving..

If we wanted to make a joke, we would say that current Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada, who was a high ranked official of rival Manchester City wanted to move attention from the news of the day – that Pep Guardiola is leaving City and announced Michael Carrick as the permanent manager. Two press releases from both clubs were issued in a matter of minutes from each other and today, the city of Manchester is in the headlines of the whole footballing world. The man who turned United’s season completely around, the man who instantly earned the trust of the players, the man under whom Manchester United quickly became a winning team again has officially signed his contract.It’s Carrick, you know ❤️🇾🇪 We are delighted to announce Michael Carrick will continue as our head coach, having signed a new contract.— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 22, 2026 And how could you part ways with someone like that without giving him the chance to transform a giant club in the long run? Those at Old Traffo..

In search of their first Coupe de France title in club history, Lens will square off with Nice in the final at the Stade de France on Friday. To get to this stage, Les Sang et Or defeated Toulouse 4-1 last month, while Nice stunned Strasbourg 2-0.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsLens have put together an impressive stretch heading into this fixture and have given supporters plenty of reasons to believe.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757858##Their latest six matches have brought three victories, two draws, and only one defeat. During that run, they scored thirteen goals and conceded seven, averaging 2.17 goals scored and 1.17 goals allowed per game.Half of Europe looking at Lyon’s playersTheir most recent outing saw them demolish Lyon 4-0, a result that underlined attacking confidence. Lens also completed a strong Ligue 1 campaign, finishing second and ending only six points behind champions PSG.Home form has been a major platform behind that consistency, and they already defeated Nice 2-0 on..

What was set to be a visit in order to “help support African football development ahead of next year’s tournament” (at least on paper) ended as a big scandal and a ‘sportswashing’ accusation. And in the middle of it is Rio Ferdinand. Former Manchester United defender is among a huge number of former Red Devils’ players who decided to stay in the spotlight after the end of a sporting career. He is, just like Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes (among others) a TV pundit/podcast host/promoter and his latest adventure was in Tanzania. This African country is co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Kenya and Uganda and his visit lasted for three days and he was said to visit the capital city Dodoma via train with Makonda, while he also took a trip to the Tanzanian parliament and the Serengeti National Park.Akiambatana na Waziri wa Habari, Utamaduni, Sanaa na Michezo wa Tanzania Paul Makonda, nahodha wa zamani wa Manchester United na timu ya taifa ya Uingereza, Rio ..

Kenyan freestyle skater Kevin Kiarie has revealed that he missed a trip to China for an elite international skating exchange program due to a lack of funding.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn an emotional video shared online, Kiarie disclosed that he failed to travel for the Sichuan High-T International Inline Freestyle Competition Exchange Programme in Chengdu after being unable to raise the funds required for the trip.“Hello, guys, my name is Skater Kevin Kiarie. So, just a small update. Today I’ve not been able to travel to China for my Z1 event because of a lack of funds,” he said.“And I’ve not yet received the awards as promised because otherwise I would have been able to sponsor myself. But I’m still training with the same determination and the same commitment.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9758077##The setback comes only weeks after Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi assured the African freestyle slalom champion that the government would reward him under the country’s athlete..

The championships in the Top 5 European leagues are almost over. France and Germany have finished their seasons last week, and others will do the same during the upcoming week. The Word Cup is starting in 21 days and many teams have already published their teams and will start preparations for the biggest even in the world of football. But for some teams, the World Cup is a problem, as they still need their players in the upcoming games. The biggest need is for league survival and it happened that African national teams are in the middle of it, not due to their own will.🟡🔴 LENS vs NICE 🔴⚫️Coupe de France final today! Lens have NEVER won the Coupe de France.Nice last won the Coupe de France 29 YEARS ago. Whoever wins, it will be historic. 🇫🇷🏆✅ pic.twitter.com/Tufz3vgP0F— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) May 22, 2026 Metz and Nantes will play in Ligue 2 next season, but Nice will have a chance to stay up, if they defeat the famous Saint-Etienne in two-legged playoff. The problem is, both teams ha..

Former Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has officially returned to football leadership after being elected president of the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association (FECOFA).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMosengo-Omba emerged victorious during the federation’s General Assembly and elections held in Kinshasa on Wednesday, securing an overwhelming 60 votes out of a possible 65 to begin a four-year term at the helm of Congolese football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9758102##The election brought to an end a lengthy electoral process in the country, with FECOFA having previously operated under a FIFA-appointed normalization committee as part of efforts to restore stability and strengthen governance structures.The 66-year-old went into the elections as the overwhelming favorite, with several potential challengers either ruled ineligible or withdrawing from the race before voting day, leaving him as the sole name on the final ballot.Former AFC Le..

Finally, after 14 attempts, Cristiano Ronaldo has conquered yet another country. To be fair, it took him quite a while—he arrived in Saudi Arabia in January 2023, and three and a half years later he finally became a champion. In a dramatic title race and tense finish to the season against Al Hilal, Jorge Jesus’ side handled the pressure, defeated Damac 4-1, sent them down to the Second Division, and secured the club’s 11th league title. Their first since 2019.CHAMPIONS!!!!! 🏆 🟡🔵 pic.twitter.com/8x9nzGHRx1— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 21, 2026 And, naturally, Cristiano Ronaldo put the seal on the triumph. In more ways than one. His motivation and infectious energy drove the team toward what was, ultimately, an expected celebration, and in the end the forward himself scored the goals that completed the title-winning campaign. Ronaldo made it 3-1 in the 63rd minute with a free-kick, finding a way past the opposing goalkeeper. That restored Al Nassr’s two-goal cushion after earlier ..