Franco Mastantuono netted his debut goal for Real Madrid at Ciudad de Valencia stadium during Tuesday evening's match on September 23. The young Argentine striker achieved this milestone exactly 72 years after legendary Alfredo Di Stefano scored his first goals for the club on the same calendar date. Mastantuono acknowledged the remarkable coincidence while speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match. He expressed amazement at the historical parallel but remained humble about any comparisons to the legendary player. The forward emphasized how these meaningful details transformed the moment into an unforgettable experience.
The teenager described how Vinicius initiated the attacking sequence that led to his breakthrough goal. Mastantuono...
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior expressed satisfaction with his striking technique following the club's 4-1 victory against Levante during the sixth round of Spanish league action. The Brazilian credited Luka Modric for teaching him the shooting method that produced what he considers among his finest goals. Vinicius described the effort as exceptionally beautiful and unlike previous strikes he has achieved. The winger demonstrated confidence in his shooting abilities while acknowledging the absence of his Croatian teammate. He expressed hope for continued goal production using this particular technique.
The 24-year-old praised his team's dominant performance from the opening minutes through sustained pressure and ball control...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso addressed reporters following his team's commanding 4-1 triumph against Levante during La Liga's sixth matchday. The Spanish tactician emphasized his focus remained on the current match rather than the upcoming Madrid derby. Alonso praised his squad's comprehensive display while highlighting Vinicius Junior's influential contribution. He acknowledged the team continues developing after 51 days since his arrival at the club. The manager stressed his commitment to establishing strong foundations across all competitions.
Alonso discussed his rotation strategy and tactical flexibility with available personnel. He credited his players' adaptability and intelligence in grasping new concepts quickly. The coach...
Liverpool manager Arne Slot addressed reporters following his team's 2-1 triumph against Southampton, securing advancement to the English League Cup Round of 16. The Dutch coach acknowledged shortcomings in his squad's overall display while fielding numerous players who had received limited recent playing time. Slot highlighted several individual performances that impressed him during the match.
Georgi Mamaradashvili delivered a solid performance between the posts, while Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leone showed promise on the pitch. Alexander Isak found the net for his inaugural goal, and Hugo Ekitike contributed the decisive strike. Despite these bright spots, Slot emphasized that the team's collective performance fell below their...
Former Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda delivered remarks supporting President Museveni at Kololo Independence Grounds on Tuesday. The endorsement followed the Electoral Commission's formal acceptance of the 81-year-old leader's candidacy for Uganda's 2026 presidential race. Rugunda emphasized their partnership since university and praised Museveni's dedication to Uganda and Pan-African causes.
The former premier highlighted the National Resistance Army's 1986 victory that ended dictatorship and restored national stability. Rugunda noted significant health sector achievements under the current administration. Infant mortality rates declined from 120 deaths per 1,000 births to approximately 25 deaths through improved immunization...
The Electoral Commission rejected Elton Mabirizi's presidential nomination paperwork due to missing academic credentials. Justice Simon Byabakama stated that the former 2016 candidate failed to submit his Master's degree certificate alongside other required documents. Officials gave Mabirezi until 4 p.m. to retrieve and present the missing certificate for consideration. The commission requires degrees obtained outside Uganda to receive certification from the National Council for Higher Education as equivalent to local qualifications. Candidates with Ugandan university degrees need not attach their A Level certificates during the nomination process.
Mabirizi faces time constraints to correct his documentation before the afternoon...
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba paid respects at the birthplace of Mao Zedong during his official visit to China. The Ugandan defense chief laid a wreath and bowed before a bronze statue at Shaoshan Village in Hunan Province, where the Chinese revolutionary leader was born in 1893. Mao founded the People's Republic of China and governed the nation from 1949 until his death in 1976, transforming the country through major reforms and industrialization. The ceremonial visit highlights the strong bonds between Uganda and China, with President Museveni frequently citing Mao as an inspirational figure in his public addresses. This tribute forms part of broader defense cooperation talks that build upon the 38-year strategic partnership between...
Katwe Police investigate the death of Wilfred Namuwaya, a performer known as Top Dancer who previously worked with Fangone Forest. The victim died at Mulago Hospital on September 22 after sustaining severe injuries from an attack. Authorities believe Musomali collected Namuwaya from his Ndeeba home on September 20. The suspect transported him to the group's headquarters where leader Mulwana Patrick ordered punishment. Patrick uses the alias Alien Skin and allegedly wanted to discipline Namuwaya for departing the organization without approval.
Three individuals named Commander Mdogo, Ibra Kabadiya, and Mijagulo carried out the assault. They left the injured man in Mpomba Zone where community members discovered him. Hospital staff...
President Museveni discouraged young Ugandans from pursuing employment abroad after receiving his 2026 election nomination. He questioned why citizens travel to Dubai when Uganda offers greater job potential than Middle Eastern nations. The president warned that laborers abandon domestic wealth opportunities to become exploited workers overseas. Uganda faces severe youth unemployment while its diaspora in the UAE expanded from 40,000 to 160,000 people between 2018 and 2025. These workers generated remittances that increased from $50 million to $350 million during the same period.
The UAE represents Uganda's largest export destination with bilateral trade worth $2.85 billion and Emirati investments exceeding $3 billion. However, many...
