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Harambee Stars’ 8–0 defeat to Senegal in yesterday’s international friendly brought back memories of one of the worst days in Kenya’s football history, the 13–1 loss to Uganda in 1932. That match remains one of the earliest and most painful results ever recorded for the national team. Kenya was beaten …

Paul Pogba won’t return to the field any time soon. Even though he started practicing with the Monaco team again after an ankle sprain, his coach, Sebastien Pocognoli, is skeptical. Pogba hasn’t played a competitive match since September 2023 because of a long doping ban. Monaco gave him a new …

Harambee Stars left back Eric “Marcelo” Ouma has given Kenyans a quick update on how his recovery is going. The Kenyan defender injured his Achilles tendon while training with his Polish club, Rakow Czestochowa, on 26 August. He had surgery ten days later, which the club confirmed. On Thursday, 13 …

A Premier League legend has given a very harsh opinion about new Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko, saying the Slovenian forward “looks like an academy player.” Sesko joined United from RB Leipzig in the summer for £74 million ($100m), but he has not impressed so far. He has scored only …

Veteran Brazilian defender Thiago Silva is being linked with a surprise return to AC Milan. According to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Milan is seriously thinking about bringing Silva back. They want an experienced defender as the January transfer window gets closer. Silva is now playing in Brazil for Fluminense and …

Former Al-Nassr player Anderson Talisca has called Cristiano Ronaldo “the best in history” and shared his experience of playing alongside the Portuguese star. Talisca and Ronaldo were teammates at Al-Nassr for two years before Talisca moved to Fenerbahce in Turkey in January. At Al-Nassr, Talisca quickly became a key player, …

Japan will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing new kits from Adidas, blending modern performance features with Japanese culture. The designs celebrate the country’s heritage, including the famous “Hinomaru” flag and patterns inspired by Japan’s landscapes. Fans are already excited, with the home kit officially revealed and the …

Karim Benzema’s current contract is running out, and he wants to know what Al-Ittihad’s sporting plans are before making a decision. There has been talk about him staying, leaving, or even retiring, but nothing has been decided yet. Several European clubs are also interested in signing him, hoping to bring …

Ireland striker Troy Parrott has spoken about his amazing hat-trick against Hungary, which kept Ireland’s World Cup hopes alive. The former Tottenham Hotspur player scored three goals in the qualifying match, including a dramatic late winner, as Ireland came from behind twice to beat Hungary 3-2 and secure a spot …

Napoli have entered the winter transfer market with serious urgency after injuries to Kevin De Bruyne and Zambo Anguissa forced Antonio Conte to change his midfield plans. One of their top targets is Feyenoord captain Quinten Timber. Conte’s midfield has holes because of injuries, and his style depends on power, …