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Borussia Dortmund keep finding new ways to make the unbelievable believable.Friday’s 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen was nowhere near the footballing tragedy of 2023, when Dortmund surrendered the title in one of the most painful finales of the 21st century, failing to beat Mainz in the final matchday of the season. But for those inside the packed Signal Iduna Park, this was another night to wonder how on earth it happened.🇩🇪 DORTMUND HAVE SEEN THIS NIGHTMARE BEFORE 2022: Dortmund lead 2–0 in the 88th minute. Werder score THREE late goals to win 3–2. 2026: Dortmund lead 2–0 after 85 minutes. Werder score in the 88th and 90+2nd minutes to draw 2–2. Some things never change. https://t.co/l4ZI2aCpZd— Limitless Football (@lmts_football) October 9, 2026 Dortmund spent 80 minutes struggling to find ideas in the final third, with Werder goalkeeper Karl Hein producing seven saves to frustrate the hosts. Then Niko Kovac introduced substitutes Konstantinos Karetsas and Fabio Silva, and suddenly the ..

Koni De Winter has a celebration plan ready if AC Milan win the Scudetto. It involves swapping his football boots for a bicycle and pedalling all the way from Milanello to Casa Milan, which is a distance of around 50 kilometers.The Belgian defender made the promise in an exclusive interview with Sportmediaset, revealing that cycling has been part of his life since childhood.“When I was young, I went on two-day rides with my dad. In Belgium, cycling is very common, so yes, why not?” he said.Milan and Inter players most active during the international breakIt would be an unusual way to celebrate a Serie A title, but De Winter is clearly prepared to put in the miles if Milan deliver the ultimate prize.The defender has become a key figure for the Rossoneri this season, establishing himself as a regular starter and playing a crucial role in the team. He credits that progress to the confidence shown in him by coach Ruben Amorim.“I feel the confidence in every training session, in every match..

Former Tusker FC and Kakamega Homeboyz defender Boniface Onyango made his debut for Kagera Sugar as the Tanzanian side registered their first victory of the season with a convincing 3-1 win over Mbeya City. Kagera Sugar delivered an impressive performance at Sokoine Stadium in Mbeya, securing maximum points after six rounds of matches. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe side continues to fight in a bid to preserve their top-flight status following promotion from the Championship.Onyango, who has also played Kariobangi Sharks in the past, was named in the starting lineup, signalling that he had settled in the side after belatedly securing his work permit and worked his way to the first team. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017201##The visitors took control of the contest in the 37th minute when Emmanuel Mvuyekure found the back of the net to break the deadlock. Mbeya City, however, responded before the interval, with Hassan Ali Cheda restoring parity five minutes before half-time to ensure..

LeBron James has played in countless NBA games, but there was something different about this one. The King took the court in a Philadelphia 76ers jersey for the first time, and, even with just 18 minutes of pre-season action, he gave fans plenty to talk about.James finished with 10 points, four rebounds and five assists, converting his only field-goal attempt and going a perfect eight-for-eight from the free-throw line. He did not return after halftime, but that did little to dampen the excitement surrounding his debut.First LeBron chalk toss in a Sixers uniform 🚨 Sixers/Nets in preseason action is LIVE NOW on NBA League Pass! https://t.co/Jg1TzhhCFT— NBA (@NBA) October 8, 2026 After the game, James admitted that wearing a different jersey felt unusual, even if the game itself remained familiar.”It feels different. Obviously, I’m wearing a different jersey, but basketball is still basketball,” he said. “I’m glad I got to play tonight with the guys I’ve been practising with over the las..

Arsenal have been dealt an injury setback with Christos Tzolis ruled out for “a few weeks”, but Mikel Arteta is hopeful Declan Rice will be available for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds United.Tzolis suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty with Greece and returned early for assessment. His absence leaves Arteta with a decision to make on the left wing, where Eberechi Eze could get an opportunity after making four substitute appearances in the Gunners’ first five league games this season.Arteta’s Arsenal: the olive tree, the madness and the making of a monsterEze provided the winner during Arsenal’s trip to Aston Villa and is the leading candidate to step in, although Noni Madueke and Bukayo Saka could also offer alternatives if rotation is required.Rice, meanwhile, withdrew from the England squad to manage his workload after a demanding run of football. The midfielder was Arsenal’s most-used player last season and also featured eight times at the World Cup.”W..

Harambee Stars forward Micah Obiero says it is his ambition to finally get a chance to play alongside his younger brother, Zech Obiero, in the national team.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMicah, 25, missed his first opportunity to share the pitch with Zech for Harambee Stars in June this year, but believes the memorable moment will come in the near future.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017163##“I was hoping against Lesotho maybe we’d come on together, but that didn’t happen,” Micah, who is four years older than midfielder Zech, told Carlisle United media earlier this week. “Maybe in the near future.”The two brothers, who are sons to former Kenyan footballer Henry Obiero, all unlocked their international careers with Harambee Stars earlier this year, with Zech earning his debut in March, and Micah doing the same three months later in June.Who will rule the FKF Premier League? Mozzart Sport writers make their predictionsOver the June window, which featured Harambee Stars playing two friend..

Charlton Athletic head coach Nathan Jones says Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje is well on his way to making full recovery from his knee injury that prematurely ended his 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsJones, speaking in the build-up to Charlton’s home EFL Championship game against Bristol City on Saturday (1430 EAT), said the 23-year-old was making steady progress after having surgery last month, and was within the expected time-frame for his comeback next season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017163##“Collins obviously is two months into his recovery,” Jones said. “He has had his operation, he is recovering, and is back with us.”Sichenje, featuring in his first full season with the Addicks following his signing in February, was forced to end his campaign early in late August, after going down with a knee injury in the first half of Charlton’s second-round Carabao Cup encounter against Tottenham Hotspur on 26 August.The injury was one of a string of setbacks tha..

Michael Carrick may yet add to his collection of Premier League title medals when Manchester City’s case is finally resolved. But the former Manchester United midfielder insists that no retrospective award can restore what was lost: the feeling of winning in the moment.”Once that’s done, there’s no getting that back in any direction,” Carrick said on Friday. “The feeling we all crave is coming out on top. Whatever’s done in the past is done. In that moment is how you feel.”Carrick was part of the United side beaten to the 2011-12 title by Sergio Aguero’s last-gasp winner for City on the final day. He was also in the squad when United finished 19 points behind their neighbours in 2017-18.”Our titles are not tainted”: Maresca stands firm as Man City face the chaosCity were found guilty of almost all the charges brought against them by a Premier League independent commission, including creating “sham” sponsorship deals between 2009 and 2018. With speculation mounting over possible sanctio..

They thought he would criticise him, write him off or throw him under the bus, as he had done with some stars at other clubs in the past. Instead, Jose Mourinho embraced Kylian Mbappe. Although the French striker’s status had dominated the headlines in Spain for days, with reports focusing on his injury during the Nations League match against Turkey, his appearance on a bicycle just a few days later, and his subsequent visit to Real Madrid’s training centre for an individual session, the Portuguese coach insists that the media in the country of the European and world champions are exaggerating.##LINKED_NEWS_69705##He even described the treatment Mbappe has received as ridiculous and came out firmly in his defense after a string of unverified reports filled news websites, newspapers and social media.“If that is the angle from which you look at reality, then you have an advantage. Actually, I thought there had been enough examples in football over the past few weeks, but apparently that ..

The FKF Premier League returns with a familiar question, but perhaps fewer familiar answers: who will be crowned champions?Gor Mahia begin the 2026-2027 season as defending champions after finishing five points clear of AFC Leopards last season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsK’Ogalo collected 69 points from 34 matches, winning 20, drawing nine and losing five.AFC Leopards finished second on 64 points, followed by Kenya Police on 55.Nairobi United, enjoying an impressive return to the top flight, finished fourth with 53 points, while Shabana completed the top five with 52.Tusker, surprisingly, finished ninth with 45 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_17201##Yet the Brewers ended the campaign with the trophy that mattered outside the league table, beating Kenya Police 2-1 in the MozzartBet Cup final in Kwale.Ian Simiyu scored twice as Tusker ended a decade-long wait for domestic silverware and secured continental football.That contrast makes Tusker one of the most fascinating teams to pre..