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• Real Madrid complete €55m Marc Cucurella transfer from Chelsea

  15-06-2026 12:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Spanish giants Real Madrid have completed the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth €55 million (£63.8 million).
  The club confirmed on Monday that the 27-year-old left-back has signed a six-year contract, keeping him at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 30, 2032.
  In a statement, Real Madrid said: “Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Marc Cucurella, who will join our club for the next
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Spain vs Cape Verde match

  15-06-2026 11:57 via thesun.ng
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  The Group H clash between Spain and Cape Verde is one of the standout opening matches of the day.
  The clash pits one of the tournament favourites against a nation making its World Cup debut.
  Match details
  Date: June 15, 2026
  Venue: Atlanta Stadium, United States
  Kick-off: (5:00 PM WAT)
  Why this match matters
  Spain are among the favourites to win the World Cup after arriving as reigning European champions.
  A strong start is expected as they seek to top a group that also contains
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Belgium vs Egypt match

  15-06-2026 11:47 via thesun.ng
  
  By Goli Innocent
  Belgium and Egypt will face off in a crucial Group F encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stages.
  While Belgium arrive at the tournament as one of Europe’s consistent performers with a squad blending experience and youth, Egypt are seeking to build on their growing reputation as one of Africa’s football powerhouses.
  The fixture is expected to draw significant attention, not only becaus
  
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• Edo Queens clinch second NWFL premiership title, secure continental ticket

  15-06-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabEdo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after finishing top of the Super Six playoffs in Port Harcourt.The Benin City-based side sealed the title on the final day of the competition following a goalless draw against defending champions Bayelsa Queens at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Saturday. The result saw Edo Queens finish with 10 points from five matches, enough to reclaim the league crown.The triumph mark
  
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• Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea

  15-06-2026 11:42 via vanguardngr.com
  Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, for a fee reported to be 55 million euros ($63.8 million).“Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Marc Cucurella, who will join our club for the next six seasons, until June 30, 2032,” said Los Blancos in a statement.The 27-year-old left-back joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 after coming through La Liga champions Barcelona’s academy and mov
  
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• How Crickbet Delivers Fast And Smooth Live Betting Action

  15-06-2026 11:15 via completesports.com
  A match that looks completely one-sided can suddenly become exciting within minutes. One wicket changes the pressure. One boundary changes the crowd energy. One goal changes the entire mood of the game. That unpredictability is what keeps sports fans glued to their screens. But live sports entertainment only feels exciting when the platform keeps up [...]
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• Positives And Negatives Of Super Eagles’ Unity Cup, June Friendly Matches

  15-06-2026 10:55 via completesports.com
  
  The June international window has come and gone, and there were plenty of talking points for the Super Eagles of Nigeria From the Unity Cup campaign to the international friendlies, the Super Eagles showed flashes of promise but also exposed areas that still need improvement ahead of crucial competitions and World Cup qualifying fixtures. Related: [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Hassan Eyes History As Egypt Prepare For Belgium Clash

  15-06-2026 10:53 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has stressed that merely qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is not enough, insisting that his side is determined to make a significant impact at the tournament. Having featured for Egypt at the 1990 FIFA World Cup and now serving as the national team’s head coach, Hassan believes the [...]
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• World Cup: Japanese fans turn heads with stadium clean-up tradition

  15-06-2026 10:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Japanese fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup Group F match against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, reinforcing a long-standing cultural habit of cleaning up after themselves.
  Following the 2-2 draw at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, fans remained behind to collect litter, carefully picking up cups, wrappers and other waste before leaving the venue in an orderly fashion.
  “It is Japanese culture,” said fan Eita Tanaka. “We have to think about everyone.”
  He
  
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• World Cup: Ecuador coach Beccacece disappointed after Ivory Coast defeat

  15-06-2026 10:23 via thesun.ng
  
  Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece criticised his team’s 1-0 loss to Ivory Coast in their World Cup opening match earlier today.
  According to Beccacece, he made all of the required modifications in the second half to secure a draw against the West Africans, but the goal insured that his team did not earn a point.
  Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner off the bench to earn Ivory Coast all three points over Ecuador.
  “In the second half, we made the necessary adjustments and were in co
  
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• 2026 W/Cup: Nothing To Be Ashamed Of —Curaçao Coach Plays Down 7-1 Loss To Germany

  15-06-2026 09:02 via completesports.com
  
  Curacao head coach Dick Advocaat has said there is nothing to be ashamed off after his side were hammered 7-1 by Germany in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, RFI reports. The 78-year-old, the oldest coach to appear at a World Cup finals, had been out of his seat when a deflected strike [...]
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• Man Utd set to cut costs if Amorim moves to AC Milan

  15-06-2026 08:56 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United will save a significant amount of money if their previous manager, Ruben Amorim, takes over as head coach of AC Milan, according to Sky Sports.
  Man United fired Amorim a few months ago, costing the Red Devils £15.9 million in compensation.
  However, if Amorim joins AC Milan, the cost could be cut by millions.
  The Portuguese is already in advance talk with the Serie A side to join the Italian club.
  If Amorim does become the next manager of AC Milan, Man United and the forme
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Yamal Will Start From The Bench Against Cape Verde –La Fuente

  15-06-2026 08:13 via completesports.com
  
  Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal will not start against Cape Verde in today’s 2026 World Cup clash. While the 18-year-old Barcelona winger is in perfect physical condition following a hamstring injury, the coaching staff will manage his minutes from the bench. Read Also:2026 World Cup: I’m Not Scared To [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Amad Hails Cote d’Ivoire’s Win Over Ecuador

  15-06-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has expressed his delight after helping Côte d’Ivoire secure a hard-fought victory over Ecuador, reports Completesports.com reports. The Elephants started their campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 1-0 victory over the South Americans at the Philadelphia Stadium. Both teams struck the woodwork four times in the keenly [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ahmad Hails Cote d’Ivoire’s Win Over Ecuador

  15-06-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has expressed his delight after helping Côte d’Ivoire secure a hard-fought victory over Ecuador, reports Completesports.com reports. The Elephants started their campaign at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 1-0 victory over the South Americans at the Philadelphia Stadium. Both teams struck the woodwork four times in the keenly [...]
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• Tchouaméni: I’ve No Rift With Valverde

  15-06-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has dismissed reports of a serious rift with his teammate Federico Valverde, asserting that the media exaggerated the situation. While he admitted that internal disagreements occasionally happen in football, Tchouaméni, in an interview with L’Équipe, noted that the club was aware of the truth and that they have moved past [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: FIFA To Investigate Australian Referee Over ‘White Supremacy’ Hand Gesture

  15-06-2026 07:41 via completesports.com
  
  A World Cup referee Shaun Evans from Australia has risked controversy over a hand gesture caught on camera which could be interpreted as racist, The Telegraph reports. Inquiries have been launched by FIFA into whether Evans, an Australian A-League referee, appeared to carry out a hand signal described as “an expression of white supremacy”. Evans [...]
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• World Cup: Amad’s late heroics fire Ivory Coast past Ecuador

  15-06-2026 06:58 via thesun.ng
  
  Ivory Coast made a winning return to the FIFA World Cup after Amad Diallo struck a dramatic 90th-minute winner to secure a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener in Philadelphia.
  The tightly contested encounter looked destined to end goalless until Amad, introduced from the bench, produced a composed finish from Wilfried Singo’s surging run to hand the Elephants all three points.
  The result ended Ecuador’s impressive 19-match unbeaten streak, which had stretched for almost
  
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• World Cup: Sweden crush Tunisia 5-1

  15-06-2026 06:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Sweden delivered a statement performance to begin their FIFA World Cup campaign, cruising to a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in their Group F opener at Estadio Monterrey on Monday.
  The Scandinavian side took control early through Yasin Ayari, who opened the scoring with a stunning strike in the seventh minute before Alexander Isak doubled the advantage after half an hour.
  Tunisia briefly threatened a comeback when Omar Rekik pulled a goal back just before half-time, but Sweden returned aft
  
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• FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

  15-06-2026 02:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee.
  Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being told he would not be allowed into the country after his diplomatic passport and single entry US visa were rejected.
  A US government official said Artan had not been allowed to enter the country because of an alleged “association w
  
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• Lucky Nigerian fans score all-expenses-paid trip to FIFA World Cup 2026

  15-06-2026 02:34 via thesun.ng
  
  The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 just got shorter for a group of lucky Nigerian football fans. Unilever Nigeria Plc has officially unveiled the winners of its Rexona Consumer Promotion, handing over all-expenses-paid trips to witness the world’s biggest football tournament live in Vancouver, Canada.
  ​The ticket presentation ceremony, held in Lagos, marked the grand finale of a nationwide campaign designed to reward football lovers and loyal consumers of the deodorant brand.​
  
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• Mathematician reveals shock nation set to lift trophy

  15-06-2026 02:33 via thesun.ng
  
  A GERMAN mathematician who’s correctly predicted the last three winners of the World Cup has weighed in with his pick for 2026, and it’s a surprising one.
  UK-based German economist Joachim Klement has backed the Netherlands to become world champions for the first time in their history.
  It’s an interesting and rogue pick from the genius, who uses an economic model to try to predict which teams are likely to win, and it’s been successful in the last three World Cups.
  Klemen
  
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• Two arrested for stolen England items worth $18,000

  15-06-2026 02:32 via thesun.ng
  
  England had $18,000 (£13,500) of property stolen in a theft from a vehicle that was carrying equipment, according to Jackson County’s prosecution office.
  Two men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, have been charged in connection with the incident, which happened as the vehicle was taking equipment from England’s pre-tournament camp in Florida to Kansas City.
  Despite the incident the Football Association have been clear that nothing was taken that would impact their preparations fo
  
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• FIFA confirms technical glitch during Qatar-Switzerland match

  15-06-2026 02:31 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA confirmed Sunday that a technical glitch occurred during the Qatar-Switzerland match, held in San Francisco as part of the opening round of Group B in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
  FIFA clarified, in a statement published on its FIFA Media platform, that the technical glitch did not affect the operation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system during the awarding of the penalty to Switzerland, noting that the standa
  
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• One suspect arrested after Chinese nationals robbed during World Cup trip in Mexico

  15-06-2026 02:29 via thesun.ng
  
  One of the two suspects involved in the armed robbery of Chinese citizens in Mexico during the FIFA World Cup has been arrested, while the investigation remains ongoing, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday, citing information from the Chinese Embassy in Mexico.
  According to Xinhua, two Chinese football fans, surnamed Wang and Li, traveled to Mexico specifically to watch World Cup matches. After arriving at Mexico City International Airport on the evening of June 10 local time, they were robbed
  
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• Egypt will test Belgium in opener

  15-06-2026 02:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Kevin de Bruyne said he is looking forward to facing Mohamed Salah again and expects Egypt to be a difficult opponent.
  Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne said he is looking forward to facing Mohamed Salah again when Belgium open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Egypt on Monday.
  Belgium enter the tournament with de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois still central to the squad, alongside younger players including Jeremy Doku, Amadou Onana and Charles De Ketelaere.
  Egypt are making the
  
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• Neymar’s entourage rents 16-room, £10.8m Florida villa

  15-06-2026 02:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Neymar isn’t the only member of his entourage living the dream as he travels with the Brazil national team at the World Cup.
  The iconic winger was a surprise inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti‘s 26-man squad for the North American tournament.
  But he and his inner circle are certainly making the most of the opportunity.
  His entourage are living it up in a luxury villa, which they are reportedly renting at the cost of £2,900-a-day.
  They are believed to be staying at Eagle Cove at Reuni
  
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• Atletico Madrid sets N79b price tag on Lookman

  15-06-2026 02:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Atlético Madrid are open to the idea of parting ways with Ademola Lookman just months after signing him from Atalanta, with the La Liga giants placing a valuation of around €50 million (approximately N79 billion in Nigerian currency) on the Super Eagles forward, according to Spanish transfer market website Fichajes.
  The former African Footballer of the Year arrived in Spain with considerable expectations following an impressive spell in Italy, where he established himself as one of A
  
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• Orji Kalu hails Rangers for winning NPFL title

  15-06-2026 02:01 via thesun.ng
  
  Chairman, Senate Committee on South East Development Commission and former Governor of Abia State , Orji Uzor Kalu , has hailed Rangers International football club of Enugu for winning this year’s Nigeria premier league .
  Senator Kalu , in a statement said the achievement is made possible good fighting spirit , commitment and resilience .
  He said “I heartily congratulate Enugu Rangers Football Club on emerging champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
  “This remarkable a
  
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• OG Anunoby wins second NBA title, powers Knicks to Championship win over Spurs

  15-06-2026 01:59 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  Nigerian-British NBA star OG Anunoby cemented his place in New York Knicks history after playing a pivotal role in the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years.
  The Knicks sealed the 2026 NBA title with a hard-fought 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night, clinching the series 4-1 and ending a championship drought that dated back to 1973.
  While Finals MVP Jalen Brunson delivered a sensational 45-point performance in the title
  
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• Ocheme shines as PFL Africa makes debut in Lagos

  15-06-2026 01:43 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  Nigeria’s Patrick Ocheme stole the spotlight with a spectacular flying-knee knockout as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa made history with its first-ever event on Nigerian soil at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos on Saturday.
  The event featured a mix of tournament contests and showcase bouts, with Nigerian lightweight Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme emerging as one of the standout performers of the night after producing a spectacular first-round knockout vic
  
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• Big John FC emerges 2026 champions of Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge

  15-06-2026 01:41 via thesun.ng
  
  The annual Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge ended with lots of action and fun on Friday, June 12, with Big John FC emerging the champions of the 2026 Lagos edition. They defeated LB United 2-0 in a match played at the Fujah Street Community Ground, Obele Odan, in Surulere, Lagos.
  The day started with rain, but the weather soon brightened up with sunshine and good football. The better team won the game fair and square to the admiration of the crowd.
  Before the final match, Ogogwu FC had defeated
  
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• 3SC Chairman hails historic return to continental football after 27-years

  15-06-2026 01:40 via thesun.ng
  
  By Olarenwaju Agiri, IbadanShooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have secured a return to continental football for the first time in 27 years after finishing among the top three teams in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, marking a major milestone in the club’s resurgence.
  The achievement was celebrated by the club’s Executive Chairman, Taiwo Lekan-Salami, who described the qualification as a restoration of the club’s pride and a significant step toward rec
  
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• Thomas Otu, Mary Udofia, others eye CBN Senior Tennis title

  15-06-2026 01:38 via thesun.ng
  
  With the qualifying  rounds of the 47tth edition of the  Central Bank of  Nigeria Senior Tennis Championship Concluded in earnest at the tennis courts of the package ‘B’ of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, real hostilities will  begin today in the men’s and women’s draw chat on the tournament. 
  According to the draws, the men drawn to  slug  it out in the round of 64 chat made up players drawn from the National rankings, 
  
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• Adegoke unveils vision for Oyo Sports excellence

  15-06-2026 01:36 via thesun.ng
  
  The newly appointed General Manager of the Oyo State Sports Council, Mrs. Olubisi Jejelola Adegoke, has pledged to strengthen sports development in the state through professionalism, teamwork, talent discovery, and innovation.
  Mrs. Adegoke made the commitment during an interactive meeting with directors, sports officers, coaches, and other members of staff at the Coaching Hall of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
  Addressing the gathering, the General Manager expressed gratitu
  
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• NSC wants more ITF Junior events in Nigeria

  15-06-2026 01:34 via thesun.ng
  
  The National Sports Commission ( NSC) has called on stakeholders to bring more International Tennis Federation ( ITF) points-scoring tournaments to Nigeria to cut costs for young players to grow and strengthen the country’s tennis profile.
  Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the commission, made the call at the finals of the second weeks of 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, on Saturday in Abuja.
  Diko, represented by his  Special Advi
  
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• Japan fight back twice to earn 2-2 draw with Netherlands

  15-06-2026 00:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Japan produced a spirited comeback to hold Netherlands to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their opening Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas.
  After a cagey first half, the contest exploded into life after the break. Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk broke the deadlock in the 51st minute, powering home a header from a cross by Ryan Gravenberch.
  Japan responded almost immediately through Keito Nakamura, whose low strike beat goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to restore parity six minutes later.
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