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He’s been waiting for three years. Three years of laughter and belittling of those who don’t like him. And he thought his moment had finally come, but alas… He’ll have to wait a little bit more.Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr were on the verge of winning the title, the club’s first since 2019 and the Portuguese’s maiden major trophy since he joined the Saudi giants in 2023.They were up since the 37th minute, when Mohamed Simakan broke the deadlock and paved the way for his team’s vital triumph.CR7’s ex-United teammate reveals: If Ronaldo tells you to go to supermarket, you do what he saysDuring the much more exciting first half, each side had its chances. Karim Benzema wasted a colossal point-blank opportunity and had an opener disallowed, while Kingsley Coman hit the post.After the break, the visitors lost strength in pursuing at least an equalizer, as Jorge Jesus’ team skillfully maintained the lead and awaited the final seconds with the trophy in their hands. And then – a tragedy..

Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, his team Memphis Grizzlies confirmed on Monday.The Grizzlies said the organisation was “heartbroken” by the loss of one of the franchise’s longest-serving players, while tributes quickly poured in from across the basketball world. No cause of death has yet been announced.”Brandon was an outstanding teammate and an even better person whose impact on the organisation and the Memphis community will never be forgotten,” the franchise said in an official statement.pic.twitter.com/RvDXJCxlWQ— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) May 12, 2026 Born in Vancouver before moving to Phoenix as a child, Clarke rose to prominence during his college career at Gonzaga University after previously playing for San Jose State University.He was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder before being traded almost immediately to Memphis, where he became a fan favourite thanks to his energy, athleticism and relentless style of play.Across ..

Only pride is on the line at Stade Francis-Le Ble on Wednesday when Strasbourg play their final away match of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 campaign against Brest.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Brittany club were beaten 1-0 by Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday to remain 12th, nine points behind Strasbourg, who are seventh, and drew Angers 1-1.Brest arrive in poor recent form, having failed to win any of their last six matches across all competitions, with four defeats and two draws.##NAJAVA_MECA_9743836##They have scored just seven goals in that period while conceding 16, highlighting defensive fragility.In Ligue 1, they sit 12th with 38 points from 32 matches, reflecting a mid-to-lower table campaign.Their home form has been slightly better than their away performances, but consistency remains an issue.Kroos on Madrid’s abysmal season: “Unacceptable!”At Stade Francis-Le Blé, they have managed to pick up important wins earlier in the season, though recent results include heavy defea..

Cesc Fabregas may be deeply associated with Barcelona, but the rapidly rising coach has made it clear that managing Real Madrid one day is not something he would automatically reject.Fresh off guiding Como 1907 to the first European qualification in the club’s history, Fabregas continues to attract growing attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs – including Madrid and former side Chelsea.From Serie D to Europe: Fabregas’ team completes football’s ultimate fairytaleDespite the speculation, the former midfielder insists he remains fully committed to Como’s ambitious long-term project.”I’m a shareholder in the club, I saw a project here to begin my coaching career, and I’m very calm,” Fabregas said during an interview with Cadena COPE.”I have a contract, I’m happy, and this is a place that allows me to grow. I’m even involved in the signings.”Fabregas has earned widespread praise for transforming Como into one of the most exciting stories in Italian football. After climbing from the..

Posta Rangers head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has explained the club’s strategy to avoid relegation to the National Super League (NSL) for the first time in 14 years. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Mailmen are among the teams that are currently embroiled in a fight to retain their league status, with the club currently sitting 13th on the log with 36 points, four points above Ulinzi Stars, who are in the red zone but with a game in hand.Six lessons learned from FKF Premier League match week 31Posta received a major boost to their survival quest following a 3-0 win over relegation-bound Sofapaka in an FKF Premier League match played at the Kasarani Annex on Monday, 11 May.Speaking to the press after the match, the former Gor Mahia head coach disclosed what it will take to ensure Posta’s survival in the league.##NAJAVA_MECA_9743904##“The win has given us some breathing space ahead of the next three games, which are all tough. We may just need one win now to guarantee o..

So far, so good for Neymar, as he appears to have made the first cut when it comes to the Brazil squad for the upcoming World Cup. At least, that’s what Brazilian media outlet ge.globo claims.The source has exclusively revealed 49 names Carlo Ancelotti reportedly included in his preliminary 55-man squad for the tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, which the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) sent to FIFA.Scaloni’s 55 WC candidates: No Dybala, ray of hope for GarnachoGiven that the 34-year-old forward’s status was the biggest question mark, his presence is the headline news. However, since the Italian strategist can call up only 26 players for the WC, Neymar still has a long way to go until he makes the final cut.Apart from him, Ancelotti allegedly opted for a group of highly experienced defenders (Alex Sandro, Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva) as well as several teenage forwards, such as the Real Madrid loanee at Olympique Lyon, Endrick, and Rayan of Bournemouth.🚨🇧🇷 Brazil pr..

The FKF Premier League is in its final march to conclusion with match week 31 taking place over the weekend, bringing about significant changes to both the title race and the battle against relegation, leaving a host of lessons to be learned.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya’s two biggest teams and top title contenders, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, were both in action, posting contrasting results, and so was Shabana FC.The relegation battle has reached fever pitch as APS Bomet continued to post impressive results that have disentangled them from the drop zone. APS Bomet on impact of CS Murkomen’s millions in relegation battleMozzart Sport covered the width and breadth of the entire eight matches that took place, and in this weekly series, highlights some of the six key lessons deduced from them.Shariff Musa key to Gor Mahia’s final pushOne of the key pillars for Gor Mahia this season has to be fleet-footed winger Shariff Musa, who has demonstrated growth in his game that..

One of Real Madrid’s worst seasons this century is coming to an end, and it hurts everyone associated with the club. Especially those who remember times when Los Blancos were the most ruthless team in the world. Even more so those who played an essential role in those successes – like Toni Kroos, for instance.In the podcast he hosts with his brother Einfach mal Luppen, the German touched on his former club’s disastrous campaign and stated what probably every other Madrid fan has been thinking.”Two seasons without winning is unacceptable at Madrid, period. The results on the pitch are due to the poor relationships within the club,” Kroos stated, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.😪 Toni Kroos on former side #RealMadrid:”It’s very hard to swallow… Two seasons without winning anything is unacceptable at Real Madrid, period. “The result on the field comes from a bad relationship within the group.” pic.twitter.com/7xyBFYKcd4— foot.mundo (@_footmundo) May 12, 2026 At first, it seems that the s..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has admitted he would be open to taking charge of the South Africa national team in future, but insists any such move would depend on timing and circumstances.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMcCarthy, who took over the Kenya national team in March 2025, is currently under contract with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) until after the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Since his appointment, he has overseen a period of transition with the Harambee Stars, while also occasionally attracting speculation linking him to other coaching opportunities.##NAJAVA_MECA_9743914##Back in South Africa, his name has continued to surface in discussions around top coaching roles, with reports in the past linking him to clubs such as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. The former Bafana Bafana striker has also previously admitted that he misses the intensity and weekly rhythm of club football and would consider returning to club management in the future.Aske..

APS Bomet head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo has credited the club patron and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for playing a significant role in the team’s recent resurgence in the FKF Premier League relegation battle.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Law Enforcers have enjoyed a timely revival in recent weeks, collecting back-to-back victories that have breathed fresh life into their quest to retain top-flight status in their debut campaign.Last week, Murkomen rewarded each member of the playing squad and technical bench with Ksh 50,000, totalling approximately Ksh1.85 million, following APS Bomet’s crucial 1-0 victory over KCB FC, a result that proved pivotal in the club’s fight for survival.Harambee Stars coach McCarthy opens up on coaching job he would immediately acceptDuring his address to the team after the KCB encounter, the CS further pledged to extend the same bonus incentive for the remainder of the season should the team continue posting positive res..