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Pedro Rodriguez has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a career in which he won the World Cup, European Championship and Champions League, while playing for some of Europe’s biggest clubs.The former Barcelona and Chelsea winger had been without a club since leaving Lazio at the end of last season, but his decision marks the end of a playing career that began in Tenerife and ultimately took him to the very top of the game.Pedro at the Camp Nou after announcing his retirement 💙❤️ https://t.co/cVn6dHb6dh— Reshad Rahman (@ReshadRahman) October 7, 2026 “I feel that now is the moment,” Pedro wrote on social media alongside a video celebrating the best moments of his career. “It’s the moment to take a step forward and start a new chapter in my life. I leave the game proud of fulfilling my dreams and of all the people who were alongside me making them a reality.”Thank you, football, for making me so happy.”Born in Tenerife, Pedro moved to main..

David Silva has followed in the footsteps of Brazilian icon Ronaldinho by making an unexpected return to football at the age of 40.The former Manchester City and Real Sociedad playmaker called time on his illustrious career in July 2023, following a serious injury suffered during his spell with the Spanish club. His final appearance in European football came against Almeria.We can confirm that 🇪🇸 Spanish maestro David Silva comes out of retirement to join 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Premier League side Supreme Shatin 🟣 on a short-term basis! Retired in July 2023, the former Manchester City, Valencia and Spain NT midfielder is set to make his debut for the club next month. He will be the highest-profile player to appear in #HKPL after 🇺🇾 Diego Forlán for Kitchee 🔵 in 2018. His former Real Sociedad teammate Asier Illarramendi is also currently playing for Kitchee in the 🇭🇰 top-flight league.— HK Kickers🇭🇰 (@hk_kickers) October 7, 2026 Nearly three years later, Silva’s desire to return to the pitch has ..

For Brian Tanga, losing was never part of the plan.It was a mindset that followed him from the moment he picked up rugby as a high school student in 2011, through his rise from Busia to Kabras RFC, and eventually to the Kenya Sevens setup, the World Rugby Sevens Series and the Olympic Games.“I have never really known how to lose. The winning mentality was already in me because I never wanted to lose. I also played for my family and my community, and that gave me an even bigger motivation to win,” Tanga reflects.At 30, however, Tanga has accepted that some battles must eventually be surrendered.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsLast month, after the conclusion of the National 7s Circuit, the veteran scrum-half called time on a 12-year playing career that had taken him further than he could have imagined when he first stepped onto a rugby field.From Busia to KabrasTanga’s rugby journey began in 2011 while he was at Ambira High School, although he only started playing actively t..

Kenya women’s U17s side, Junior Starlets, have been met with a big blow ahead of this month’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, following the cancellation of their planned pre-tournament training camp in Spain.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFootball Kenya Federation (FKF), in an update on Wednesday, 7 October, noted that the team’s earlier travel plan to Spain had been met with delays in visa processing, forcing the cancellation.As a result, the squad is set to travel early to Morocco, with travel scheduled for early Thursday morning.##NAJAVA_MECA_10009342##“The team is departing to Morocco very early in the morning tomorrow [Thursday],” Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche said on Wednesday, 7 October. “We are fully prepared to go early and acclimatise, because we were unable to go to Spain. We have to restrategize and go to Morocco, and hopefully get a few games in preparation for the World Cup.”The new development comes days after FKF issued a statement noting..

South Africa national team head coach Pitso Mosimane says playing against Harambee Stars will be difficult for his side, given the presence of Benni McCarthy on the opposite dugout.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMosimane, whose team will come up against Kenya twice in next month’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers, does not expect a walk in the park against Harambee Stars, this despite the latter having automatic qualification.##NAJAVA_MECA_10009342##“I know how football is played,” Mosimane told iDiski Times after leading Bafana Bafana to two opening victories against Guinea and Eritrea in Group D. “Football is not how you start, it’s how you finish. I am a very conservative coach.”With only one team apart from Kenya securing qualification from the group, the 62-year-old is well aware his team’s fortunes largely lie in their double-header against Harambee Stars on 11 and 15 November respectively.Harambee Stars drop to worst FIFA position in over eight years af..

Kenya men’s national football team Harambee Stars have dropped to their worst position in the FIFA rankings in over eight years, this after placing 114th in the latest world standings on Wednesday, 7 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBenni McCarthy’s side lost four places during the extended September/October international break, dropping from 109th, to their worst position since July 2018, when Kenya was placed 115th in the world.##NAJAVA_MECA_10012303##The drop-off follows Harambee Stars’ winless run through their two international ‘A’ matches, against Eritrea and Guinea, in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers.Kenya, in their first match of the international window, drew 1-1 to lowly Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium, before losing 1-0 to Guinea away in Conakry.As Mozzart Sport revealed last week, the draw to Eritrea, a team that was initially ranked 75 places below Harambee Stars, hurt Kenya’s position, seeing them drop 6.46 points.Harambee Stars drop..

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is shifting its approach from primarily targeting athletes to dismantling the networks that manufacture, distribute and supply performance-enhancing drugs.The agency says the new top-down strategy is designed to target coaches, doctors, suppliers, traffickers and other players who operate behind the scenes, recognising that athletes are often the most vulnerable link in the doping chain.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking during a press conference on Tuesday, 6 October, WADA Director of Intelligence and Investigations Gunter Younger said the evolution of doping required a fundamental rethink of how the global fight against doping is conducted.“I’ve been working with WADA for 10 years now, and we have seen a revolution in doping. Traditionally, what we as a sports organisation target is the athlete. We try to find out where the athlete is doping, but our powers as a sports organisation are very limited,” Younger said.##NAJAVA_MECA_928..

The Kenya Federation of American Football (KFAF) has taken a major step in its development after officially joining the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), marking a significant milestone for the growth and recognition of American football in the country.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKFAF was voted into the NOC-K family following a presentation by President George Alwanga and Secretary-General Shisoka Akaka on Tuesday, 6 October, bringing the federation into Kenya’s wider Olympic movement.“We’ve officially joined the National Olympic Committee of Kenya family after being voted in today, thanks to an amazing presentation by KFAF President Mr. Alwanga and SG Shisoka Akaka. What a year it’s been and what an achievement. This is incredible,” KFAF posted on their social media handles.##NAJAVA_MECA_10068##For Alwanga, the admission represents an important moment in the federation’s journey, while also opening new opportunities for the sport’s athletes, coaches and offi..

Kenya U23 captain Kevin Wangaya has hailed the Emerging Stars for holding their nerve to progress to the second round of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers despite suffering a 3-1 defeat to Tanzania in the return leg in Dar es Salaam.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Emerging Stars advanced 5-4 on aggregate after their commanding 4-1 victory in the first leg at Nyayo National Stadium a week earlier.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010068##Tanzania started the return leg strongly and raced into a two-goal lead through Sheikhan Khamis and Selemani Mwalimu, putting Kenya under sustained pressure.Wangaya came close to pulling one back before halftime when his effort struck the post, while Kenya eventually found the net in the second half through Andreas Odhiambo, a goal that proved pivotal. Mwalimu later completed his brace from the penalty spot as Tanzania won 3-1, but the hosts could not find the fourth goal they needed to level the tie.FKF’s options in determining abando..

Barcelona have received a major boost during the international break, with captain Raphinha reportedly set to remain at the club for the long term.According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan side and their Brazilian star have reached an agreement over a new contract. The paperwork is reportedly already signed, with the fresh deal keeping Raphinha at Camp Nou until 2030. His previous agreement was due to expire in 2028, meaning an official announcement could arrive as soon as this week.🚨🔵🔴 Raphinha has signed new contract at Barcelona until June 2030! All approved, closed with his camp and lawyers. New deal done and sealed. Official announcement and ceremony can take place this week; on Friday, if all goes to plan with documents. https://t.co/fol5EmHtk1— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 6, 2026 The extension comes as little surprise given Raphinha’s repeated comments about his desire to stay in Barcelona. The 29-year-old has made no secret of his ambition to spend..