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The Standard
… Players like Job Ochieng at Real Sociedad, Collins Sichenje at FK Vojvodina, Richard Odada at UTA Arad, and Ryan Ogam at Wolfsberger AC provide a growing core of Europe-based professionals. …
We need to stop cheering others and plan for 2030 tourneyThe Standard
… Players such as Job Ochieng at Real Sociedad, Collins Sichenje at FK Vojvodina, Richard Odada at UTA Arad, and Ryan Ogam at Wolfsberger AC provide a growing core of Europe-based professionals. …
World Cup: We need to stop cheering for others and work towards Kenya's moment in 2030Citizen Digital
… Fixtures Saturday Alaves v Rayo Vallecano, Real Betis v Levante, Celta Vigo v Sevilla, Espanyol v Real Sociedad, Getafe v Osasuna, Mallorca v Real Oviedo, Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao, Valencia v Barcelona, Girona v Elche (all matches 1900 GMT)
What to look out for in final La Liga weekendCitizen Digital
… annot help but wonder if another coach could get more out of the team, there have been signs of improvement. -Positive signs- Atletico got to the Copa del Rey final, for the first time since they won it with Simeone in 2013, although they were beaten on penalties by Real Sociedad …
Simeone, Atletico at crossroads after Arsenal Champions League KOThe Standard
… Atletico got to the Copa del Rey final, for the first time since they won it with Simeone in 2013, although they were beaten on penalties by Real Sociedad in April. …
Simeone, Atletico at crossroads after Arsenal Champions League KOCitizen Digital
… larreal v Levante (1200), Valencia v Atletico Madrid (1415), Alaves v Athletic Bilbao (1630), Osasuna v Barcelona (1900) Sunday Celta Vigo v Elche (1200), Getafe v Rayo Vallecano (1415), Real Betis v Real Oviedo (1630), Espanyol v Real Madrid (1900) Monday Sevilla v Real Sociedad …
Espanyol must stop rot against Real Madrid as Barca eye titleCitizen Digital
… petitions 99 - fouls drawn by Elche's Aleix Febas Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Real Betis v Real Madrid (1900) Saturday Alaves v Mallorca (1200), Getafe v Barcelona (1415), Valencia v Girona (1630), Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao (1900) Sunday Rayo Vallecano v Real Sociedad …
Barcelona must live without teen star Yamal for title run-inChelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban, with the Ukrainian winger playing for the first time in nearly two years as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his football career on Friday.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return from a doping ban, with the Ukrainian winger playing for the first time in nearly two years as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his football career on Friday.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after the winger was cleared to resume his football career following a four-year doping ban suspension. Mudryk, who has not played since November 2024, could participate in pre-season as the club assesses his situation.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Mykhailo Mudryk's emotional return from a two-year doping ban, as the Ukrainian winger appeared as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Juventus in Hong Kong. Mudryk had not played since November 2024 and won an appeal to resume his career on Friday.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his right thigh and will miss the start of the La Liga season, expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks according to Spanish reports.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header securing their passage to the last 16. The victory sets up a potential matchup with Portugal and marks Spain's most complete performance of the tournament.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With Kenya hosting Africa's biggest football tournament in June 2027, Football Kenya Federation coach Benni McCarthy is identifying diaspora players with Kenyan heritage to strengthen the Harambee Stars, including Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng who made his LaLiga debut in February 2026.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Japan will face five-time champion Brazil in a 2026 World Cup round of 32 match in Houston on Monday. Despite Brazil being favoured, Japan striker Takumi Minamino said the team can pull off a surprise by playing with an underdog mentality, citing their 3-2 friendly victory over Brazil in October.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Oyarzabal said a minor knee injury will not affect his World Cup after scoring twice in Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. The Real Sociedad forward also set up Lamine Yamal's opening goal as Spain rebounded from a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice in Spain's 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia despite a minor knee injury, saying he is fit to continue playing in the tournament. Coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Oyarzabal had been struggling with the knee problem but was ready to start.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal scored on his return from hamstring injury as Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in a World Cup match in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. The victory puts Spain atop Group H.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's elimination of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League leaves Diego Simeone's side without silverware for a fifth straight season. When asked if he had the strength to continue after Tuesday's defeat, Simeone said "not now, definitely not now," casting doubt over his intentions this summer.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's Champions League elimination of Atletico Madrid leaves Diego Simeone's future in doubt after the club's fifth straight season without a trophy. Simeone responded ambiguously to questions about continuing, saying "not now, definitely not now," while acknowledging that fans expect silverware.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →