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Two days ago, Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team. After 21 years with La Albiceleste and four trophies won, the legend has decided to step aside and let the others take the centre stage.And even though it’s pretty clear that no one can replace arguably the best player in football history, a successor will have to be found for some of his roles.Cristian Romero has already been tipped to become the new team captain, and the latest information from Argentina has exclusively revealed who will become Messi’s heir as La Albiceleste’s No. 10.The end: Messi says goodbye to ArgentinaAnd for a country that has seen legends like Alfredo Di Stefano, Mario Kempes, Diego Maradona, Ariel Ortega, Pablo Aimar, Juan Roman Riquelme, and, of course, Lionel Messi wear this iconic number, the identity of the next “maestro” is of immense significance.The answer to this question of national importance has been revealed exclusively by ESPN Argentina insider Federico Bueno, a..

Harambee Stars striker Masoud Juma is no longer a free agent, having completed a move to Jordan Premier League side Al Hussein Sport Club (SC) on Wednesday, 2 September.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsJuma, who parted ways with Lebanese outfit Nejmeh DC early last month, was unveiled by the three-time Jordanian Pro League champions, ending his 30-day span as a free-agent.Welcome Masoud,” the club wrote in a social media, bearing an image of the 30-year-old in the team’s yellow and black shirt. “Kenyan international Masoud Juma. New addition to the royal battalion to strengthen the team’s attack line. Welcome to the stronghold of the kings.”The duration of his contract was, however, not made public.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930301##Juma’s move could be timely for Al Hussein, who begin their Premier League season this weekend, coming up against Al Jazeera Amman on Saturday, 5 September.On an individual level, the switch to Jordan presents yet another sojourn in the Persian gulf for the f..

At first glance, little is different at Arsenal following the end of this year’s June Transfer Window.Several players joined the club and several players left, with Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa, and Christos Tzolis, and Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus being the most prominent names in each group, respectively.Barcelona strike gold: Gabriel Jesus arrives for just €10mHowever, the latest departure from the Emirates Stadium is much more meaningful than anyone could imagine, even though it didn’t catch many eyes at first.After 18 years at Arsenal – including his academy period – Reiss Nelson and his boyhood club mutually agreed to terminate their partnership a couple of days ago, while the winger joined the Dutch giants Feyenoord as a free agent today, starting a new chapter in his career.🔴 LIVE BLOG: As it happened: All the Deadline Day drama as it unfoldedBut what exactly does the 26-year-old’s departure mean and why is it so important, even historic, for the Gunners?After 43 years, Ar..

Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen is set for a high-profile return to the global stage when he lines up in the 1500m at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Saturday, 4 September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Belgian meeting will serve as the opening night of the two-day Diamond League Final, with Ingebrigtsen joining a stacked field at King Baudouin Stadium as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury.Jepchirchir leads Kenyan 1-2 in Sydney as Gobena rewrites course recordThe Norwegian has been away from competition for much of the season after undergoing Achilles surgery in January. His return to racing, however, has already produced a glimpse of the form that has made him one of the world’s dominant middle-distance runners.Ingebrigtsen made his competitive comeback at the European Championships in early August, immediately reclaiming his place at the top by winning his fourth consecutive 5000m title and seventh European Championships gold medal.##NAJ..

The 56 minutes Scott McTominay played in Napoli’s home defeat to Como (2-1) three days ago will be his last until the second week of October, as the Scot is set to undergo a minor heart procedure that will keep him sidelined for approximately a month.🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Scott McTominay (29) will have surgery to correct a heart condition following an onset of a mild benign arrhythmia. 🏥 McTominay will miss Scotland’s next Nations League matches, confirms @ScotlandSky.Speedy recovery to him. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/sIfNCrL0Ns— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 1, 2026 The Serie A giants confirmed the midfielder’s condition in a statement on their official website.”Due to the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo PFA surgery in the next few days. He will be available again after the international break.”Classy – Scots print banknote with McTominay’s goal in honor of WCThe player himself revealed in an interview with Corriere della Sera that he isn’t worried at all.”No,..

It was November 28, 2024, when Mykhailo Mudryk played his last official match. He scored in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Heidenheim in the UEFA Conference League, before being handed a lengthy doping ban shortly afterwards.The Ukrainian served 20 months of his suspension before reaching an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in July 2026, following his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Under the agreement, his time served was deemed sufficient to satisfy his suspension, effectively lifting Mudryk’s ban from competitive action.Now, it’s time for him to try to get his career back on track. But not at Stamford Bridge, where he arrived from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 for €70 million, but at Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Chelsea.A message from Misha 🤳 pic.twitter.com/VVoKfRWMjf— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 1, 2026 Even though it had little to do with the Blues, the ordeal the forward has just been through is definitely the toughest period o..

Harambee Stars midfielder Zech Obiero has joined English League Two side Gillingham on a season-long loan from Leyton Orient as he seeks regular first-team football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 21-year-old central midfielder becomes Gillingham’s second signing on transfer deadline day and could make his debut on Saturday when the Gills travel away to face Rochdale.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930459##“Gillingham have made their second signing on transfer deadline day with the capture of Zech Obiero from Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal,” read the statement in part.Obiero was named in Leyton Orient’s squad for their match against Bromley on Tuesday night but did not feature, with the midfielder on the verge of completing his temporary move to Gillingham.The transfer is subject to EFL ratification, with Gillingham confirming that an interview with the Kenyan will be released on Gills TV in the coming days.Kenyan teenager marks Harambee Stars call up with debut goal in Englan..

Gor Mahia is a storied club steeped in deep history and will be looking to once again kick-start their hegemony that has been disrupted by Tusker FC and Kenya Police FC in the past decade, but ahead of the new season, the record Kenyan champions will be looking to flex their muscle on the continent, although a daunting CAF Champions League draw leaves them with a mountain to climb.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis is the pressure that Gor Mahia heads into the new 2026/27 season with. The fans will not just be demanding a league title, but for performances worthy of Kenya’s most decorated club.The club successfully achieved last season’s target of reclaiming the league title from Kenya Police FC; their success-thirsty fans are now keen on establishing dominance in the Premier League and ending their six-year wait for a Mozzart Bet Cup, even as they strive to improve their stake in continental football.Big names missing from McCarthy’s latest Harambee Stars squadIn fact, t..

The government is seeking to borrow Ksh38.74 billion through the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) to finance the construction and completion of 33 stadium projects across the country.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe proposed 15-year facility will be secured against future revenues of the Sports Fund, which is largely financed through taxes and levies collected from the betting industry.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930459##The move is part of the government’s wider efforts to improve Kenya’s sports infrastructure, with stadium projects currently underway in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and more than 20 other counties.According to Business Today, the Sports Fund has begun the process of recruiting a transaction advisor and lead arranger to structure the facility, with financing expected to be secured within 60 days of the appointment.Ferdinand Omanyala announces premature end to his 2026 seasonThe Ksh38.74 billion facility would become the second securitisation backe..

At around 23.30 in England – and 01.30 in Nairobi – Enzo Fernandez officially became a Manchester City player.The Argentine joined the Cityzens from Chelsea in a £125 million deal, which matched the Premier League record set by Alexander Isak’s move from Newcastle to Liverpool last year.Introducing our new Argentinian Blue 🇦🇷🩵 pic.twitter.com/nEHQ1oM855— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 1, 2026 At the same time, the club from the Etihad Stadium completed the rebuild of their midfield that will have a completely different look.Players from Pep Guardiola’s era – Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders, and Nico Gonzalez – left the club for a combined fee of €177 million, while their replacements – Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Enzo Fernandez – cost the Cityzens more than twice as much (€375 million). Still, Enzo Maresca will have plenty of options at his disposal.The negotiations between Chelsea and Man City were exhausting. The Blues were naturally not keen on letting their ..