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Real Madrid brush Sevilla aside, referees steal the spotlight again

Finally, a comfortable victory for Real Madrid!Since the international break, Los Blancos had beaten Villarreal 1-0 and Roma 4-3, but neither win came without its share of trouble. Tonight, their fans didn’t have a reason to worry, as Sevilla were an easy prey for Jose Mourinho’s team – 4-1.⚪️🔥 Real Madrid with a 4 goals win against Sevilla! Mbappé brace, Diomande with 5 G/A in last 4 starts and Arda Güler golazo 🪄 Who’s been your Man of the Match? https://t.co/cDhEoP8JV6— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 18, 2026 However, instead of putting focus on Arda Guler’s screamer, Kylian Mbappe’s goal after a beautiful action and his “panenka” penalty, and Yan Diomande’s fantastic strike, the spotlight will fall on the referees once again.The Turk broke the deadlock with an absolute banger at the half-hour mark, but the game could have taken a completely different turn had the forward been sent off for what appeared to be a deliberate elbow on Peque. The VAR room analyzed the situatio..

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BETTING GUIDE: Getafe vs Rayo Vallecano, match preview, team news and prediction

Two local rivals meet in the capital as Getafe host Rayo Vallecano in a crucial Monday night La Liga clash at the Estadio Coliseum.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBoth sides are currently deadlocked on eight points in the lower half of the standings, but with contrasting backdrops – Getafe struggling with heavy fixture congestion due to European duties, while Rayo enter fresh despite recent off-pitch disruptions at Vallecas.José Bordalás’s hosts have won just once in their last eight matches across all competitions and come into this fixture following a tiring midweek Conference League draw in Romania against Universitatea Craiova.Meanwhile, Beñat San José’s Rayo Vallecano boast an incredible recent head-to-head record against their neighbors, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 La Liga meetings with Getafe.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036871##With very little separating the two teams in the table, both sides will view this derby as a prime opportunity to build a cushion above the relega..

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Closing in on the Serie A summit: Up-and-down Rossoneri edge La Dea in a derby

AC Milan are back to winning ways.The draw against Lecce after the international break certainly came as a surprise, but the Europa League thrashing of RB Salzburg three days ago and today’s Serie A clash against Atalanta showed there are no signs of a crisis at San Siro.Despite letting their standards slip and allowing their opponents back into the game after racing into a 3-0 lead, Ruben Amorim’s men held on to claim the three points against the 2024 Europa League winners – 3-2.FT: AC Milan 3-2 Atalanta. RUBEN AMORIM IS NOW UNBEATEN IN 7 OUT OF 7 GAMES IN SERIE A THIS SEASON! 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/8OQgbyl494— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) October 18, 2026 Christian Pulisic’s early opener was disallowed for offside, but that didn’t discourage the Rossoneri. Instead, they kept grinding and finally broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Goncalo Ramos scored from the spot.Two minutes before the break, Adrien Rabiot doubled Milan’s lead, making it look as though La Dea would have little ..

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Ulinzi Starlets demolish Kayole to go top as Kibera bounce back

Ulinzi Starlets shot to the summit of the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) following their 5-0 win over Kayole Starlets on Sunday at the Police Sacco Grounds.The military side went into the match in great shape having won all their first three matches of the season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsTheir good run placed them second on the log table with nine points, three shy of Kenya Police Bullets, who had played an extra game.After a goalless first half, the soldiers opened the armoury and unleashed their arsenals that proved too powerful for Kayole who soaked in five goals in 25 minutes.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036258##Harambee Starlets midfielder Mercy Airo was on the score sheet thrice with Siliya Rasoha scoring a brace.Rasoha broke the deadlock in the 69th minute from the spot after a Kayole foul in the box before Airo, who had been introduced three minutes earlier, scored a second in the 77th minute.The two goals seemed to have deflated Kayole’s spirits with the Eastlands-base..

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Forest is thick, but Madueke knows Arsenal’s way out

If you happened to doze off while watching Nottingham Forest take on Arsenal at the City Ground, nobody could blame you. It was arguably the dullest and most uneventful game of the Premier League season so far.The fact that the Gunners did not register a shot on target until the 80th minute says it all about their underwhelming display and the discipline and organisation of Forest’s defence.Unfortunately for the home side, however, that first (and only) effort found the back of the net, handing the North Londoners a priceless goal and setting them on course for a 1-0 victory. A victory they hardly deserved, but a victory nonetheless.🗣️FINAL: FOREST 0-1 ARSENAL GRACIAS NONI MADUEKE ❤️ https://t.co/pwOSxwuRGK— Debate Gunner (@Debate_Gunner) October 18, 2026 Even though the Trees had managed to test David Raya, their efforts were few and far between, as their primary focus was on protecting the fortress guarded by Matz Sels.On the other hand, Arsenal had the best chance in the match in th..

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Madina Okot’s WNBA title hopes hit early setback as Atlanta Dream lose Game 1

Golden State Valkyries took a 1-0 lead in the WNBA Finals after securing 68-64 win over Atlanta Dream in Game 1, defending their home court to gain early advantage in the best-of-seven series. The Valkyries, who have won all five playoff games at home this postseason and had the best record at home in the regular season, snapped the Dream’s 10-game winning streak, which dated to the regular season.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsGabby Williams led Golden State with 26 points, including four free throws in the final 1:18 to seal the victory in a back-and-forth game that featured seven lead changes.In a game between the top two defenses in the league, the win was forced by the Valkyries defensive efforts in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.Atlanta led for most of the game, taking a 22-14 lead in the opening quarter but the hosts dominated the second period 28-17 to take a three-point advantage to the halftime break. Madina Okot’s Atlanta had another dominant period in..

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War of the Roses ends in a draw as United barely escape defeat against Leeds

Many consider it one of the oldest derbies in England and in football in general, claiming it’s a rivalry rooted directly in the (in)famous War of the Roses. Whether it’s a true story or just a legend, one thing is certain – the clash between Leeds United and Manchester United is always much more than just a football match.Today’s duel at Elland Road was no exception.However, unlike the aforementioned war, which the House of Lancaster ultimately won through Henry Tudor’s win over the Yorkist king Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, today neither side emerged victorious – 1-1.Martinez offers olive branch to Man Utd chiefs after explosive Wilcox criticismYet the match itself resembled a genuine battle, marked by fierce duels, physical play, and two goals – the first scored by Bryan Mbeumo in the 35th minute and the second courtesy of Dominic Calvert-Lewin 16 minutes later.In general, Leeds were a better team and had control of the game, but failed to take all three points. Unite..

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Burugu, Ndei claim top honours at VetLab to qualify for NCBA golf series finale

Watson Burugu and Rachel Ndei claimed the top titles at the NCBA Golf Series qualifying leg held at VetLab Sports Club on Saturday, 17 October leading a field of over 200 golfers competing for places at the Grand Finale scheduled for 28 November at Karen Country Club.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBurugu carded 75 gross to win the Overall Men’s category, while Ndei returned 86 gross to claim the Overall Ladies’ title. Both secured qualification for the Grand Finale, alongside the men’s and ladies’ runners-up, Steve Orinda and Joy Ndonga, who returned 75 and 90 gross, respectively.In Division Two, Pratik Mandaliya won the men’s nett category with 67, while Grace Waiganjo claimed the ladies’ title with 65 nett. Both secured places at the Grand Finale.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036258##Woochul Lee won Division Three with 65 nett, earning qualification for the season-ending event.Mathu Kiunjuri won the Junior category with 77 gross to also earn his slot at the finale, while Ashley Gachora..

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Kakamega Homeboyz rally to deny Ulinzi first win as Seal hit Posta for five

Maurice Ojwang struck late as Kakamega Homeboyz fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Ulinzi Stars in their FKF Premier League encounter on Sunday, 18 October at Bukhungu Stadium. Jacob Onyango had given the soldiers the lead before Ojwang rose to head home Rodgers Ouma’s delivery late in the second half, denying Ulinzi their first victory of the campaign.Homeboyz entered the contest buoyed by their opening-day 1-0 victory over Mombasa United while Ulinzi were eager to bounce back after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Tusker in their season opener.The hosts started brightly, with Timothy Ndayala firing over after racing onto Boniface Nyabuto’s pass. Nyabuto subsequently threatened himself, but his volley drifted wide.Ulinzi gradually grew into the contest, with Boniface Muchiri curling a shot wide a before Ibrahim Shambi’s effort from a loose ball sailed over the crossbar.Homeboyz missed a promising opportunity through Dennis Iguma, who failed to direct Collins Odhiambo’s delivery on targ..

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Master on pitch, master on board – Chess as Salah’s obsession

Mohamed Salah has revealed an unexpected hobby away from the football pitch, with chess becoming a regular part of his daily routine. According to a report from Turkey, the Trabzonspor winger has developed a serious passion for the strategic board game.Turkish outlet 61saat reported on Sunday that the Egyptian spends much of his spare time playing chess, making it an almost daily habit. He reportedly plays online through a platform operated by a Turkish chess community, where he currently holds a rating of 1,400 points.Mohamed Salah is not just an elite football player, but he can also play chess ♟️👑 https://t.co/2vi3lQkmDb— Salah Updates (@SalahUpdates) October 17, 2026 Salah openly admitted just how much the game means to him, telling the website: “My obsession with chess has reached the point of madness. I play it almost every day, and I love playing this game a great deal.”His performances on the pitch have been equally impressive. Since arriving on a free transfer last summer, the..

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