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It was patchy, sloppy, and slow at times, but a win is a win, and Arsenal are perfect in the new Champions League campaign. After the opening 1-0 victory in Naples, the Gunners defended their home turf tonight, brushing aside Lille 3-0.Although the triumph seems convincing, Mikel Arteta’s men struggled for over an hour, and then sealed the deal with a seven-minute blitzkrieg, scoring three goals between the 64th and 71st minutes, through Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka, who also provided an assist, coming off the bench with 25 minutes to play.Now, Arsenal can focus on the Premier League race with Manchester City, with their next domestic challenge coming in five days away to Nottingham Forest.##TWITTER_

Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 with three goals in seven minutes 🔴 Timber broke the deadlock, then Arteta brought on Saka, Havertz and Ødegaard. Saka set up Eze and Havertz set up Saka. Game over in the blink of an eye. https..

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Fresh from their statement win at Anfield, Manchester City lock horns with UEFA Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain under the lights at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThese two European giants meet for the first time since PSG secured a 4-2 home victory over the Citizens in the League Phase of the 2024-25 competition.Amid all the off-pitch financial adversity, Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City side are in electric form, having won eight consecutive matches across all competitions – including their 2-0 UCL opener against Porto.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027781##Meanwhile, back-to-back European champions PSG sit top of the 36-team Champions League Phase standings after cruising to a 6-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava, setting up an unmissable heavyweight clash.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 14 OctoberVenue: Etihad Stadium, ManchesterGroup: UEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 2)Current standings: PSG 1st (3 pts, +5 GD) ..

Record league champions Gor Mahia got their title defense off to a flying start after swatting aside Murang’a Seal 4-2 in their opening FKF Premier League encounter staged under the floodlights at Nyayo Stadium on Tuesday, 13 October. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe game was the first clash to be staged past dusk, despite FKF lifting a night match ban in April 2014 that it had slapped on Premier League clubs due to security concerns in the aftermath of the 2013 Westgate Mall terror attacks in Nairobi. Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting eventAlpha Onyango set the tone of the game with his opener in the fifth minute, as Gor Mahia turned on the style in the second half, with Shariff Musa bagging a brace either side of a Jackson Dwang’s thunderbolt. Former Gor Mahia forward Josphat Lopaga managed to put some respect on the scoreline by grabbing a brace in the final 15 minutes of the game.More to follow…

A jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals has changed hands for a staggering $14 million, setting a new record for basketball memorabilia, according to auction house Hunt Auctions.The company confirmed on Monday that Ron Firman, a Miami-based real estate investor, acquired the historic item through a private transaction. Jordan wore the red Chicago Bulls jersey in Game 2 of the Finals against the Utah Jazz, helping his team secure a victory that levelled the series at 1-1. The Bulls eventually prevailed in six games, capturing their sixth NBA championship and the final title of Jordan’s legendary career.A piece of Michael Jordan history just sold for a staggering $14 million. His autographed, game-worn Chicago Bulls jersey from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals set a new record as the most expensive piece of basketball memorabilia ever sold. 📷 Getty, Hunt Auctions https://t.co/KQ37SyU9De— Complex (@Complex) October 12, 2026 That memorable 1997-98 campaign later became the ..

Jose Mourinho is heading back to Rome, where applause is expected to greet the man who delivered European silverware to the Eternal City. But once the emotion fades at the Stadio Olimpico, the focus will shift to a heavyweight Champions League showdown – and a reunion that could come with plenty of tension.Real Madrid visit Roma on Wednesday at 10 pm, marking Mou’s first return since leaving the Italian capital in January 2024. ##LINKED_NEWS_69789##Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini believes the Portuguese deserves a warm welcome, even if his own side will be determined to spoil the occasion.”It is right that the fans greet him with applause. There was a great deal of love for Jose, and he deserves every recognition he receives,” Gasperini said. “He is one of the most decorated coaches of all time.”The Roma boss, however, expects that affection to disappear the moment the match gets underway.”I’m convinced that once the game starts, the fans will think only about supporting Roma,” he adde..

KCB FC head coach Robert Matano has condemned the state of Kenyan football after playing their opening game of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, which was delayed for over a month.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe veteran tactician has joined a growing list of football stakeholders expressing frustration with the persistent wrangles that have continued to disrupt the local game, with the delayed start of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season providing the latest flashpoint.The new campaign was pushed back by several weeks after the promotion/relegation playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United disrupted the league’s planned start.Government issues update on Moi Stadium Kisumu reconstruction [PHOTOS]The decisive encounter, which determined the final composition of the top flight, was eventually scheduled for Thursday, 1 and Tuesday, 6 October, further prolonging the wait for the new season.The delay came against the backdrop of divisions within the Football..

According to popular superstition, 13 is an unlucky number, but for Dani Carvajal, it could hardly be further from the truth. After 13 memorable years at the Santiago Bernabeu, the former Real Madrid captain has left the Spanish giants and officially joined their city rivals, Getafe, on a free transfer.##TWITTER_

⚔️ Dani Carvajal 𝗜𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘. https://t.co/CfEV84qZyD

— Getafe C.F. English (@GetafeCFen) October 13, 2026

##For that deal to go through, both sides had to make a concession. Azulones have signed a highly experienced player, albeit one with a worrying injury record, as Carvajal has struggled to stay fit since tearing his ACL in October 2024.On the other hand, the 34-year-old right-back agreed to a significant pay cut, taking home €..

The Government of Kenya has provided an update on the refurbishment of Moi Stadium in Kisumu, with the facility earmarked as one of the training venues for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith the continental showpiece scheduled to run from 19 June to 17 July 2027, preparations are gathering pace as Kenya works to upgrade its sporting infrastructure to meet the demands of hosting Africa’s premier football tournament alongside co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting eventAccording to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, the refurbishment is designed to deliver a modern sporting complex that meets international standards, providing participating teams with a suitable environment to train, prepare for their group-stage matches and play localised warm-up fixtures.The project, being undertaken by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), will replace the existing 5,000-capacity structure w..

From the Argentinian point of view, Lionel Messi’s last game was a national holiday. The game was great, they defeated Benin 3-0 and the most popular person in Argentina was given a spectacular farewell from the national team.But for their opponents, it was not a pleasant experience at all. Many were surprised to hear that a small African country was chosen for such a spectacle, but for the Cheetahs, it was certainly an honour. Still, after the game, the Benin coach lamented, in particular, the impossibility for his players to obtain photos or jerseys from their Argentinian counterparts, despite their attempts. He also denounced the restrictions imposed by security personnel, who allegedly prevented the players from approaching Messi and accessing the areas reserved for the Argentinian national team.##LINKED_NEWS_69710##And now Gernot Rohr’s words were confirmed by his assistant Tunde Adelakun, who shared his thoughts in a long post published on the website “The African Football Club”…