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Italy’s shocking failure to reach the 2026 World Cup has been made even more dramatic by reports of a financial dispute just days before the decisive match. According to La Repubblica, the Italian squad allegedly asked for a hefty bonus ahead of their play-off final against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica.The team reportedly requested €300,000 in total, which would have given each player around €10,000 for securing a World Cup spot.🚨JUST IN: More controversy in Italy after it was exposed that a group of players requested a €300,000 bonus pool if they qualified for the World Cup.The request was made and REJECTED moments before their final match vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.Players would have made around… pic.twitter.com/d51hf0z8P3— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) April 4, 2026 Ex-coach Gennaro Gattuso immediately rejected the proposal, emphasizing that rewards come from performance, not preemptive demands. Known for his fiery determination as a player, Gattuso was reportedly frustrat..

Kenya Police Bullets FC maintained their lead at the summit of the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL), cruising to a comfortable 2-0 win over Kibera Soccer Women in a match played at the Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe encounter was historic as it was the first WPL tie to be played under the floodlights, giving women’s football fans a memory they will cherish for years. Harambee Stars captain set for lengthy spell out with injuryPolice headed to the match sitting second on the log with 43 points, having been temporarily toppled by Ulinzi Starlets, who had played earlier.Kibera Soccer, on the other hand, were fifth on the log with 28 points and keen to leapfrog Vihiga Queens, sitting on 30 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647251##The match started at a slow pace, both teams struggling to find their rhythm under the floodlights, with possession being traded in quick succession through misplaced passes.The match remained even for the rest of the opening half with..

Chelsea are currently in terrible form across all competitions. Liam Rosenior’s team has looked unrecognizable, and this FA Cup clash with Port Vale was a welcome opportunity. The Blues made the most of their status as heavy favorites, scoring seven goals against the visitors and lifting the spirits of the London side somewhat.Chelsea opened the scoring in just the 2nd minute. Port Vale’s goalkeeper Gauci was under pressure from a corner and failed to clear effectively, allowing Hato to bundle the ball into the net and settle any pre-match nerves for the home side.In the 4th minute, Gusto’s cross found Palmer, who managed to get a shot away, but Port Vale’s defense scrambled back to block the attempt. A few minutes later, there was a chance for guests. Sherif cleverly held up play and set up Walters for a close-range shot, which went wide. Waine had a chance to intervene, but the opportunity went begging, and the score remained 1-0.The Blues doubled their lead in the 25th minute. Neto ..

The National Super League (NSL) delivered a defining twist in the promotion race on Saturday, 4 April, as visiting sides dominated proceedings, securing vital wins on the road in matches staged at Sudi and Wundanyi Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMichael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) and Soy United emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the day, registering crucial victories over Nzoia Sugar and Mwatate United, respectively, to significantly strengthen their promotion ambitions.Nzoia Sugar 0-2 MOFAKariobangi Sharks puncture Gor Mahia’s league pursuit to renew AFC Leopards’ title hopesAt Sudi Stadium, MOFA produced a composed and disciplined performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Nzoia Sugar, underlining their intent to fight for a place in the FKF Premier League next season.Leading from the front, club captain Collins Bate delivered a commanding, leadership-driven display, netting a brace that proved decisive in guiding the visitors to a comfortable win. His inf..

It’s hard not to love and admire Rayan Cherki’s football. He has brought back the charm of the early 21st century to the world’s most important “second” thing, that freedom in play that crowds crave. Every time the ball is at his feet, you know you might be treated to a move you don’t see every day.Early in the second half, he set up a goal for Antoine Semenyo to give Manchester City a 3–0 lead (FA Cup quarterfinal ended 4–0), but it was at the end of the first half that he produced a small masterpiece.Cherki bro?? 😭 pic.twitter.com/NarMicyJyN— SIR AHMED (@midopido21) April 4, 2026 A backheel pass, without looking, to Mateus Nunes—pure perfection! The Frenchman did his job, left the pitch in the 71st minute, and somehow managed to swap shirts with his national team teammate Hugo Ekitike, who had exited three minutes earlier.The shirt swap itself wasn’t the issue—it was that Cherki, about twenty minutes before the final whistle, had worn a Liverpool jersey on the bench. And that’s simpl..

Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette was not a happy man following their defeat to Kenya Police FC, accusing the Law Enforcers of using undesirable ‘African tactics’.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two sides met in an FKF Premier League match played on Friday, 3 April at the Police Sacco Stadium, where the reigning league champions emerged with a 1-0 victory.Kariobangi Sharks puncture Gor Mahia’s league pursuit to renew AFC Leopards’ title hopesBurkinabe forward Yves Koutiama rose high to head home an Abud Omar free kick in the 62nd minute to not only give Police three points but also secure back-to-back wins.However, Mette was less impressed with the Law Enforcers, accusing them of time-wasting antics after taking the lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647613##“They (Police) scored and then resorted to the African style that everybody else in the world hates, staying down and sleeping on the deck to provoke and run down the clock,” said Mette.The French tactician went ahead to slam Poli..

Never write off Bayern Munich! In the match leading up to their clash with Real Madrid, Bayern endured a nightmare until the 81st minute, trailing Freiburg 2–0. Yet, two almost identical goals from Bischof and a spectacular final play secured a comeback victory, giving Bayern a huge boost of momentum ahead of the Spanish showdown.Freiburg started brightly and nearly caught Bayern off guard in the 5th minute. Holer made a clever run to block Neuer’s clearance and attempted to square the ball from the right, but his pass rolled just wide of the far post without finding a teammate.Bayern responded in the 12th minute when Tom Bischof received a precise pass outside the box and fired goalwards, only to see his shot blocked by a teammate before it could trouble the goalkeeper.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647247##The biggest chance of the half came in the 15th minute, and it fell to Freiburg. A well-worked move down the left saw Manzambi glide past Goretzka before feeding Beste, who delivered a low cross i..

Inter Milan’s pursuit of the Serie A title will continue this weekend, when the Scudetto favourites welcome AS Roma to San Siro for a Sunday night showdown.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThough Inter sit six points clear of AC Milan at the top, recent results have kept their city rivals in contention with eight rounds remaining.Inter head into this contest still leading the table despite a recent dip in form. Over their last five matches across all competitions, they have managed just one win, alongside three draws and one defeat, scoring four goals and conceding five in that stretch.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647521##In Serie A specifically, they are unbeaten in their last two but have struggled for consistency compared to earlier dominance. However, their home form remains a major strength, with 11 wins, two draws, and only two losses at San Siro this season, underlining their resilience on home soil.BETTING GUIDE: Nairobi United vs Shabana FC, match preview, team news and prediction..

If there’s ever a worst possible timing for Real Madrid to lose a match, this is it – a defeat against a team fighting to stay in the league, just before facing perhaps the best team in the world. The Royal Club trailed from the first half, managed to equalize and push for a win, but experienced the opposite – conceding a goal in stoppage time and losing points that give Barcelona the chance to pull ahead.🏁 FP: @RCD_Mallorca 2-1 @RealMadrid⚽ 42′ Morlanes⚽ 88′ @EderMilitao⚽ 90’+1′ Muriqi👉 @Emirates pic.twitter.com/6YseP2W3bP— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 4, 2026 The opening stages were fairly balanced, as both teams showed attacking intent without seriously troubling the goalkeepers. By the 15th minute, there had already been a few promising moves, but neither side managed to create clear-cut chances.Real Madrid began to grow into the game shortly after. In the 16th minute, Kylian Mbappe caused problems down the left flank and delivered a cross that found Manuel Angel, whose hea..

Record league champions Gor Mahia hit a speed bump in their 2025/26 FKF Premier League title charge after being held to a barren draw by Kariobangi Sharks, who eased their relegation fears.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFollowing the draw, Gor Mahia’s advantage at the summit of the table now remains five points, with their arch-rivals AFC Leopards breathing down their necks as only eight games remain till curtains come falling on the season.APS Bomet arrest seven-match winless run by downing Ulinzi StarsThe result enabled Sharks to leapfrog Ulinzi Stars on the log after the Soldiers suffered a 1-0 defeat to fellow relegation candidates APS Bomet in a match played earlier in the day.The match kicked off at a relatively high tempo, both teams trying to use quick restarts and transitions to find an opener, but neither was successful in the opening five minutes.Sharks had a half chance in the seventh minute when Stephen Mbulere lofted a cross that almost found David Majak, but..