Brendan Rodgers has stepped down as Celtic head coach following a poor start to the season. Former manager Martin O’Neill and ex-player Shaun Maloney will lead the team on an interim basis. Celtic sits second in the Scottish league after nine matches, eight points behind leaders Hearts. The gap grew after a 1-3 home loss to Hearts on Sunday.
Rodgers began his second stint with the club in 2023, having previously managed Celtic from 2016 to 2019. Speculation has emerged about a possible return by Ange Postecoglou, who recently left his role at Nottingham Forest.
Fabio Capello said Juventus showed half-hearted support for Igor Tudor, which contributed to the Croatian coach’s dismissal after poor results. Capello noted the club searched for other managers over the summer before renewing Tudor’s contract without full confidence. He explained that players sense this uncertainty and often use it as justification for underperformance. Capello also questioned who truly shaped the current squad, asking whether Tudor or the club’s management built the team.
Barcelona’s performance dipped in October due to multiple player absences, according to Spanish newspaper Sport. The team lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the first El Clásico of the season, falling five points behind in La Liga. The defeat capped a tough month, but the club still has time to recover.
Last season, a similar slump occurred in November under Hans Flick, when Barcelona won only three of six matches before struggling again in December. The team rebounded strongly in early 2025, going unbeaten in 24 straight games to win the Spanish Super Cup, reach the Champions League semifinals and Copa del Rey final, and reclaim first place in the league.
Sport suggests a repeat turnaround is possible this season despite recent losses to...
Lionel Messi said he hopes to play for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup but will decide based on his physical condition over the next year. In an interview with NBC News, the 38-year-old forward noted he will turn 39 next June and wants to ensure he can contribute meaningfully if selected. He plans to assess his fitness during preseason training with Inter Miami.
Messi called representing Argentina in official tournaments a lifelong dream and said defending the World Cup title would be special. He moved to Inter Miami in 2023 after stints with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. He praised Miami for offering his family comfort and stability, though he still cherishes his years in Barcelona.
He led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World...
President William Ruto said he asked Kanu chairman Gideon Moi to step aside from the Baringo senatorial by-election and that Moi agreed. The request came during a meeting at State House, Nairobi, a day before Moi was to submit his nomination papers to the IEBC. Ruto described the move as a step toward unity after years of political friction between them.
Ruto spoke on Tuesday in Baringo while inspecting the Marigat–Mochongoi Road. He said he told Moi they are age mates and should let younger leaders take over. Moi later confirmed his withdrawal in a statement, calling it a decision in the interest of national unity. Kanu held a meeting in Baringo, where Ruto also attended. The president now backs UDA candidate Kiprono Chemitei in the...
President William Ruto ordered civilians in Baringo County to surrender illegal firearms immediately or face serious consequences. He spoke at a rally in Kabarnet Town and said his government will no longer accept armed crime that has long disrupted the North Rift region. Security forces have already identified those holding unlicensed weapons and will act if they do not comply.
Ruto said 600 illegal guns were turned in during an earlier amnesty, but many remain. He warned residents that the state knows who still has weapons and urged them to hand them over. Additional police officers have been sent to the area to protect communities. The president also told Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to ensure all firearms come...
President William Ruto launched a 2,680-unit housing project in Elburgon Town on Tuesday, promising to transform the settlement in Nakuru County into a city. The Boma Yangu Michinda development will provide homes for more than 9,300 residents and add 35 retail spaces for local merchants.
The complex contains 680 studios, 1,330 two-bedroom apartments and 670 three-bedroom units. Residents will access playgrounds, classrooms, water storage systems and parking within secured grounds.
Ruto said the government operates affordable housing programs across 111 constituencies nationwide. He emphasized that the initiative supports Kenya's economic agenda by giving citizens dignified living spaces near their workplaces.
The president also broke...
Bouchra Hajij visited the Kenya Pipeline Company headquarters on Tuesday to discuss volleyball development across Africa. The Confederation of African Volleyball president met with KPC Managing Director Joe Sang, Kenya Volleyball Federation President Charles Nyaberi and club representatives.
Sang pledged continued corporate support for athletics programs and stressed the need to develop grassroots talent. He said Kenya possesses strong sporting traditions that require investment from the earliest levels.
Hajij leads efforts to expand partnerships between continental governing bodies and national federations. Her trip aimed to advance competitive standards, promote equal opportunities for women and establish sustainable growth...
Saudi Arabia will build the world's first suspended stadium for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The NEOM Sky Stadium will hover 350 meters above ground and hold 46,000 spectators when completed in 2032.
FIFA granted Saudi Arabia hosting rights on December 11, 2024, making it the second Arabian Peninsula nation to stage the tournament after Qatar. Construction begins in 2027 as part of Vision 2030, the kingdom's economic diversification program.
The venue will use solar and wind power exclusively. The $1 billion NEOM development features this facility among 16 stadiums planned for the 48-team competition.
Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament. Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina will each stage one centenary match that...
