Top Five Stories From Saturday You Must Read Today
4th August 2019
Kingstone FC arer 2019 Kothbiro Champions, Max Verstappen seeking a second consecutive F1 victory
- Kylian Mbappe provided the moments of magic as Paris Saint-Germain collected their first silverware of the new season with a 2-1 French Champions Trophy victory over Rennes in Shenzhen Saturday
- Shauri Moyo based Kingstone FC edged Allin Jua-Kali FC 7-6 on post-match penalties to win the 41st edition of Kothbiro Football Tournament at Ziwani Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday evening
- Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to prepare for the "incredible challenge" of battling Liverpool for the Premier League title by landing an early blow against their rivals in Sunday's Community Shield
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kylian Mbappe provided the moments of magic as Paris Saint-Germain collected their first silverware of the new season with a 2-1 French Champions Trophy victory over Rennes in Shenzhen Saturday.
In local football, Shauri Moyo based Kingstone FC edged Allin Jua-Kali FC 7-6 on post-match penalties to win the 41st edition of Kothbiro Football Tournament at Ziwani Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday evening.
Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to prepare for the "incredible challenge" of battling Liverpool for the Premier League title by landing an early blow against their rivals in Sunday's Community Shield.
Max Verstappen said his strongest feeling after grabbing his maiden pole position on Saturday for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix was not excitement, but relief. Relief that at last, after seven wins and a reputation built on raw speed and confidence, he could tick it off the statistical list of drivers' achievements in his career profile.
Here are the top five stories from Saturday compiled by SportPesa News that you must read today:
Mbappe Shines As PSG Rally To Beat Rennes To Claim Champions Trophy
SHENZHEN, China- Kylian Mbappe provided the moments of magic as Paris Saint-Germain collected their first silverware of the new season with a 2-1 French Champions Trophy victory over Rennes in Shenzhen Saturday. PSG's German boss Thomas Tuchel looked relieved more than delighted afterwards, given his side were behind at half-time. READ MORE
Verstappen Hopeful For Victory Following Maiden Pole In Hungary GP
HUNGARY, Hungary- Max Verstappen said his strongest feeling after grabbing his maiden pole position on Saturday for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix was not excitement, but relief. Relief that at last, after seven wins and a reputation built on raw speed and confidence, he could tick it off the statistical list of drivers' achievements in his career profile. READ MORE
Hail The Kings: Kingstone Are 2019 Kothbiro Football Champions
NAIROBI, Kenya- Shauri Moyo based Kingstone FC edged Allin Jua-Kali FC 7-6 on post-match penalties to win the 41st edition of Kothbiro Football Tournament at Ziwani Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday evening. The two sides had battled to a 2-2 draw in an exciting regulation that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. READ MORE
Community Shield: Guardiola Urges City To Strike Early Blow On Rivals Liverpool
LONDON, United Kingdom- Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to prepare for the "incredible challenge" of battling Liverpool for the Premier League title by landing an early blow against their rivals in Sunday's Community Shield. Guardiola's side pipped Liverpool to the Premier League by one point last season after a thrilling title race went down to the last day. READ MORE
Lionel Messi Banned From International Football For Three Months
ASUNCION, Paraguay- Argentina star Lionel Messi was banned from playing for his national team for three months and fined $50,000 on Friday by CONMEBOL after he heavily criticized the South American football governing body during the Copa America. The 32-year-old Barcelona forward had accused CONMEBOL of "corruption" after he was sent off against Chile during the third-place play-off during the tournament in Brazil, which ended last month. READ MORE