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• Spain’s Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners

  18-07-2026 23:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final on Sunday as Spain’s Lamine Yamal seeks to join an elite group of teenage winners.The match at the MetLife Stadium will be the first meeting between Argentina’s Messi and the player who has succeeded him as Barcelona’s new homegrown idol.The only player to appear in a final at an older age than Messi is Dino Zoff, the Italy goalkeeper who was 40 in 1982.Yamal, in sharp contrast, only turned 19 l
  
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• Onyedika Agrees Personal Terms With Eintracht Frankfurt

  18-07-2026 22:52 via completesports.com
  
  Raphael Onyedika has agreed personal terms with Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, Completesports.com reports. According to German publication, BILD, Club Brugge and Eintracht Frankfurt are now negotiating the transfer fee. The Nigeria international is expected to sign a five-year contract with the former UEFA Europa League champions. Read Also:Bundesliga Club Table Bid For Onyedika The Germans [...]
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• Pre-Season: Okonkwo Keeps Another Clean Sheet As Wrexham Beat Man United

  18-07-2026 22:48 via completesports.com
  
  Arthur Okonkwo was in action as Wrexham pipped Premier League heavyweights Manchester United 1-0 in a pre-season friendly match in Helsinki, Finland on Saturday, completesports.com reports. Okonkwo, 24, has now kept clean sheets in back-to-back pre-season matches, after Wrexham played goalless with Wisla Krakow in their first tune up fixture last Saturday. The only goal [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Thunderstorms Disrupt Spain’s Final Training Session

  18-07-2026 22:40 via completesports.com
  
  Severe thunderstorms in New Jersey have forced Spain to cancel their final outdoor training session at Melanie Lane Training Ground ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina. Under tournament protocol, training must be postponed if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius. Lightning is typically checked every 30 minutes until it is [...]
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• Wenger admits World Cup hydration breaks split opinion

  18-07-2026 22:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsene Wenger said Saturday he accepted that the hydration breaks used at this year’s World Cup were not universally popular and said FIFA will assess whether to implement them in the same way in the future.Wenger, FIFA’s head of global football development, told a briefing on the eve of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina: “Sometimes people didn’t like it and we have to analyse after the World Cup what the impact was.”For this World Cup, FIFA brought i
  
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• Back-to-back World Cup winners: Argentina seek to join elite group

  18-07-2026 21:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina are one game away from becoming just the third team to successfully defend the World Cup, with European champions Spain standing in their way.AFP Sport looks at how previous winners fared if they reached the final at the following tournament.Italy, 1938Italy were the first team in World Cup history to retain their title, beating Hungary 4-2 in the final of the 1938 tournament in France.Four years earlier they had edged past Czechoslovakia in the final in Rome.The Italians wore black s
  
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• Chelsea reach agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers⁠

  18-07-2026 20:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaChelsea have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers in a deal worth £117 million, beating off competition from Arsenal.The 23-year-old, who can play on the left wing or as a number 10, is set to undergo a medical in London on Monday and is expected to sign a contract until June 2032, with the option of a further year.As per The Athletic’s football correspondent, David Ornstein, Chelsea moved swiftly to secure the deal, anti
  
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• Wozniacki Defends Sabalenka Against Criticism

  18-07-2026 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  Former Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has defended Aryna Sabalenka against ongoing criticism regarding her on-court mentality. Speaking about the Belarusian superstar, Wozniacki dismissed narratives that Sabalenka lacks mental toughness, pointing to her ability to repeatedly bounce back, her Grand Slam success, and her fierce competitiveness as true indicators of her elite mindset. Read Also:Cincinnati [...]
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• 7 Incredible Super Falcons WAFCON Records That Still Stand Tall

  18-07-2026 19:38 via completesports.com
  
  With the 14th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) set to take place in Morocco from 25 July to 16 August 2026, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will once again arrive as the continent’s benchmark in women’s football. The reigning champions will be aiming to defend their crown, secure a record-extending 11th continental [...]
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• Williams Will Be Ideal Backup For Shaw –Pallister Tells Man United

  18-07-2026 19:18 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Gary Pallister has advised the Red Devils to target Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams to provide cover and competition for the injury-prone Luke Shaw. Shaw was the only United player to start every Premier League game last season, becoming just the fifth outfield player to have started all 38 top flight games [...]
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• Boniface Bags Brace, Tella Scores As Leverkusen Thrash Lower Division Side 7-0 In First Pre-season Game

  18-07-2026 19:10 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Boniface returned from a long injury spell last campaign and bagged a brace in Bayer Leverkusen’s 7-0 win against German fifth division side, Sportfreunde Baumberg, in their first pre-season game on Saturday. Also on target for Leverkusen was Boniface’s Nigerian teammate Nathan Tella. Boniface came off the bench to put Leverkusen 4-0 up in [...]
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• Video: Kayinsola Ajayi beats Seville again to win London Diamond League’s 100m

  18-07-2026 18:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kayinsola Ajayi raced to victory on Saturday, July 18 at the London Diamond League 2026 in the men’s 100 metres. He clocked 9.84 seconds, fending off reigning world champion Oblique Seville in the process.The Jamaican Seville came second in 9.87 at the London National Stadium, with Romell Grave of Team GB rounding out the top three in 9.97.Ajayi, just 21, equalled his season’s best. He’s the two-time and reigning collegiate champion in the NCAA.The race, held at the London Sta
  
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• World Cup: Spain better than Argentina, deserve to win – Michael Owen

  18-07-2026 18:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Former England striker, Michael Owen said Spain are “a lot better” than Argentina and deserve to win the 2026 World Cup on Sunday.
  Spain beat tournament favourites France 2-0 on Tuesday to book their place in the final while Argentina advanced after coming from behind to defeat England 2-1 a day later.
  Owen, the 2001 Ballon d’Or winner, told Sky Sports that the defending champions were “lucky” to reach the final.
  He was full of praises for Luis de la Fuente’s
  
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• Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final

  18-07-2026 18:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday’s final, from Tom Cruise in the closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira on the halftime stage.After five weeks of more than 100 matches in three countries, Spain and Argentina will vie for the title, but before the 80,000 fans on hand and billions of viewers at home find out who the victor will be, the venue will glisten with celebrities.And US President Donal
  
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• Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown

  18-07-2026 18:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  When Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal line-up against each other in the World Cup final on Sunday it will mark the closing of an incredible full circle moment that has been two decades in the making.Read Also: Yamal is tremendous, facing him after baby photo is crazy – MessiIn 2007, a 20-year-old Messi and Yamal, born in July of that year, posed together in a photo organised by UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), the global agency which provides humanitarian and development to chi
  
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• Cucurella: I’ll Retire, Get A Tattoo If Spain Win World Cup 2026

  18-07-2026 17:38 via completesports.com
  
  New Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella has pledged that if Spain wins the World Cup 2026, he will get a tattoo of manager Luis de la Fuente’s face on his body. Cucurella made the bold vow leading up to the final against Argentina on Sunday. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Laporte Warns Spain Of Argentina’s Provocative [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Stay Alert Against Battle Hardened Argentina –Del Bosque Warns Spain

  18-07-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  Former Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has warned the national team against taking Argentina lightly in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, describing them as a “real nuisance” and highlighting their tactical discipline. Del Bosque acknowledged Spain’s tournament edge but urged caution based on Argentina’s fighting spirit and experience. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Winners To [...]
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• Beşiktaş Turn Down Saudi Bid For Ndidi

  18-07-2026 17:26 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Super Lig club Beşiktaş have reportedly turned down a €7 million offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Diriyah for Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, according to Turkish newspaper Milliyet. The Black Eagles are said to value the experienced midfielder at €10 million, and are unwilling to sanction his departure unless their asking price is [...]
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• World Cup Third-Place Play-Off Should Be Scrapped —Shearer

  18-07-2026 16:43 via completesports.com
  
  Alan Shearer has branded FIFA’s third-place play-off ‘meaningless’ ahead of England’s meeting with France this evening. England’s defeat by Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final ended their hopes of reaching Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey. Instead, the Three Lions will travel to Miami to face France, who lost 2-0 to Spain on Tuesday, [...]
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• Fernandez Plays Down Rangers Exit Talk

  18-07-2026 15:58 via completesports.com
  Emmanuel Fernandez has said he is not considering a move away from Scottish Premiership giants Rangers, Completesports.com reports. Fernandez arrived Ibrox from English League One club Peterborough United for £3.5million last summer. The 24-year-old quickly established himself as a key figure in the Rangers squad and was voted the club’s Player of the Season. The [...]
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• Infantino’s enlarged World Cup gamble pays off with punters

  18-07-2026 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The World Cup has engaged punters like never before with an 80% increase in betting volume compared to the 2022 edition, even taking into account the higher number of matches for a 48-team tournament, a betting expert told AFP.Although many football fans were sceptical about the increase in the number of teams from 32 to 48, it appears punters have welcomed it.“We’ve seen an 80% increase in the ticket volume,” Darren Small, senior vice president of Managed Trading Services at
  
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• Xavi Open To Coaching At AFCON

  18-07-2026 15:44 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona and Spain legendary midfielder Xavi Hernandez has said he is interested in branching out into international management, and won’t mind coaching a team at the Euros, Asian Cup and even the Africa Cup of Nations. Xavi spent just under three seasons at Barcelona before he was relieved of his duties in May 2024, following [...]
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• Trabzonspor Demand €30m For Onuachu

  18-07-2026 14:27 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor have slapped a €30 million price tag on Paul Onuachu amid transfer interest, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international has been strongly linked with a move away from Papara Park this summer. Trabzonspor have rejected two separate offers from Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe’s Istanbul rivals, Beşiktaş are observing the situation,and have not yet made a proposal. Read [...]
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• D’Tigers Assistant Captain Targets World Cup Spot, Seeks To Uncover Basketball Talents

  18-07-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  D’Tigers assistant captain Michael Eric has set his sights on helping Nigeria qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, reports Completesports.com. David Fizdale’s side completed a flawless campaign at the African qualifiers in Luanda, Angola winning all three games. The impressive turnaround saw Nigeria finish the group phase with a 4-2 record and secure [...]
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• D’Tigers Assistant Captain Targets World Cup Place, Seeks To Uncover Basketball Talents

  18-07-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  D’Tigers assistant captain Michael Eric has set his sights on helping Nigeria qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, reports Completesports.com. David Fizdale’s side completed a flawless campaign at the African qualifiers in Luanda, Angola winning all three games. The impressive turnaround saw Nigeria finish the group phase with a 4-2 record and secure [...]
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• Photos: Burna Boy reunites with Shakira ahead of World Cup final halftime show

  18-07-2026 13:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has reunited with Colombian music sensation Shakira ahead of their performance at the inaugural FIFA World Cup final halftime show.On Friday, Burna Boy shared a video on his X account showing the pair exchanging hugs, smiles and laughter during rehearsals for Sunday’s historic event at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States.The Grammy-winning singer accompanied the post with the caption: “Sunday Prep! @shakira See you at the @FIFAWorldCup Final! D
  
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• Yamal is tremendous, facing him after baby photo is crazy – Messi

  18-07-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described it as “just crazy” that he will face Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, years after an iconic photograph showed him cradling the future star as a baby.Speaking at the Fan Fanantics event on Friday ahead of the final, Messi reflected on the widely shared image, saying it was extraordinary how fate had brought them together on football’s biggest stage.“That picture with Lamine
  
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• Trump asks FIFA to award another World Cup to US, says leave out Canada, Mexico

  18-07-2026 12:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeUS President Donald Trump has called on FIFA to bring the men’s World Cup back to the United States, saying the next edition hosted by the country should not be shared with Canada and Mexico.Trump made the remarks on Friday during a FIFA World Cup reception at Trump Tower in New York ahead of Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina, where he addressed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and praised the tournament.“You should choose the United States of Americ
  
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• Messi says facing Yamal in final after viral baby photo is ‘crazy’

  18-07-2026 11:31 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described it as “crazy” that he will face Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, years after a famous photograph showed him holding Yamal as a baby.
  Speaking at the Fan Fanantics event on Friday ahead of the final, Messi said the image had taken on a new meaning now that the two players were set to meet on football’s biggest stage.
  He noted that it was remarkable how life had brought them togethe
  
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• Super Eagles Defender Nears Fulham Move

  18-07-2026 11:14 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu is closing in on a permanent move to Premier League side Fulham, Completesports.com reports. According to Sky Sport, Fulham have tabled a €27 million bid for the Nigerian centre-back, while Trabzonspor are holding out for €30 million. The two clubs are believed to be close to reaching an agreement, with the [...]
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• England carry ‘scars’ of World Cup exit, says Tuchel

  18-07-2026 11:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel said Friday that England’s players carry the “scars” of a painful World Cup exit, admitting there was still a gap to close to the top nations.The England boss has been heavily criticised for his defensive substitutions in a 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday.Anthony Gordon put England on track to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turned the match around.The Three Lions face
  
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• World Cup: Everything you need to know about England vs France match

  18-07-2026 11:13 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff will see England take on France in a battle for the bronze medal after both teams suffered semifinal defeats.The match may not be the final either side wanted, but it still carries significance for national pride, rankings, prize money, and individual awards.
  Match detailsFixture: France vs England
  Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Third-Place Playoff
  Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
  Kick-off: (10:00 PM Nigerian Time)
  Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miam
  
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• ‘They made Kane a defensive player’ — Trump criticises Tuchel’s tactics in Argentina loss

  18-07-2026 10:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeUnited States President Donald Trump has criticised England manager Thomas Tuchel’s tactical approach in the Three Lions’ 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, saying it was a mistake to deploy captain Harry Kane in a defensive role after taking the lead.Speaking on Friday, Trump said England abandoned their attacking approach after Anthony Gordon’s opener, allowing the defending champions to stage a late comeback and secure a place in S
  
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• World Cup 2026: Supercomputer Predicts Spain vs Argentina Final

  18-07-2026 09:21 via completesports.com
  Opta supercomputer has tipped Spain to beat reigning champion Argentina in the final of the World Cup 2026 on Sunday, TNT Sports reports. Ahead of the epic encounter, the supercomputer has given Spain a 59% chance of lifting the trophy in New Jersey on Sunday, while Argentina have a 41% chance of glory. For the [...]
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• Messi to get ‘special attention’ from Spain, says de la Fuente

  18-07-2026 09:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Luis de la Fuente said Spain planned to pay “special attention” to Lionel Messi in Sunday’s World Cup final but ruled out trying to man-mark the Argentina captain.De la Fuente told reporters at a press conference on Friday that he knows from experience the challenges of using man-to-man marking against the eight-time Ballon D’Or winner.The Spain coach recalled an experience from when he was coaching Sevilla’s youth team while Messi was playing junior football for B
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Please Don’t Beat Us 5-0, 1-0 Is Enough —Malawi Captain Pleads With Super Falcons

  18-07-2026 08:21 via completesports.com
  Malawi captain, Tabitha Chawinga, has jokingly pleaded with the Super Falcons not to inflict a heavy defeat on her team when the two sides clash in their opening Group C game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Falcons have been drawn alongside Malawi, Zambia and Egypt, and will [...]
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• Orban Set For Loan Move To Turkish Club

  18-07-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria striker Gift Orban is on the verge of joining newly promoted Turkish Süper Lig club Amedspor on loan for the 2025/26 season, Completesports.com reports. According to reports from Turkey, Amedspor have reached an agreement with Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim and the player over a season-long loan deal that includes an option to make the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Must Learn To Close The Gap On Spain, Argentina, France

  18-07-2026 07:06 via completesports.com
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted that a gap remains between the Three Lions and serial tournament winners like Argentina, France, and Spain. Speaking ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff, Tuchel noted that traditional powerhouses like Argentina and France have established the expectation to win major trophies, whereas England is still in [...]
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• Monreal: Rogers Can Adapt To Arsenal’s Style Of Football

  18-07-2026 06:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has named Morgan Rogers as one of the wingers Arsenal should sign this summer, stating that the Aston Villa man possesses all the necessary qualities to make a massive impact for the Gunners. Monreal praised the 23-year-old’s breakout performances, advocating that his style of play could fix the inconsistencies Arsenal [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Laporte Warns Spain Of Argentina’s Provocative Tactics

  18-07-2026 06:46 via completesports.com
  Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has warned his teammates that the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina will descend into chaos unless the referee cracks down on Argentina’s aggressive tactics. Speaking ahead of the final at New York New Jersey Stadium, Laporte stated that Argentina likes to leave a mark on opponents and unsettle them. [...]
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• Trump blames Tuchel over England’s World Cup tactics

  18-07-2026 06:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  To the long list of critics of England’s tactics in the World Cup semi-final they lost to Argentina can now be added Donald Trump.The US president on Friday took a gentle swipe at coach Thomas Tuchel’s decision to adopt defensive tactics after England took the lead against Argentina on Wednesday.Speaking at a reception in New York alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump mentioned England captain Harry Kane, with whom he shared a round of golf in Florida 18 months ago.&ldquo
  
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• World Cup 2026: Who Wins — Spain or Argentina? —Odegbami

  18-07-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  The curtains will be drawn on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow. The 104 football battles fought amongst 48 countries will come to a most befitting climax. The two teams at the finish line are amongst the 7 that have previously won the World Cup, maintaining a tradition that only a few countries in the [...]
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• Pele’s 1958 World Cup final Brazil shirt sells for $4.9m

  18-07-2026 03:30 via thesun.ng
  
  The shirt worn by Brazil great Pele when he scored twice in the 1958 ‌World Cup final has sold for $4.9 ‌million at auction, becoming ‌the most valuable piece of ‌memorabilia linked to the football ‌legend, Sotheby’s said on Thursday.
  The number 10 shirt, ‌worn by the then 17-year-old as ‌Brazil beat hosts Sweden 5-2 in ​Stockholm to win their first world title, attracted ​10 bids from more than five bidders, the auction house said.
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• 2026 FIFA World Cup final: History asking for a signature  

  18-07-2026 03:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Douglas Baye-Osagie  If the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA, could have written the script of the 2026 World Cup before a ball was kicked, this would possibly be it. The European Champions against the World Champions. The past meeting the present.  And in the middle, at 39, is Lionel Messi. One more final. One more chance to cement what is already immortal.This is not just a game. This is history asking for a signature. And if it happ
  
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• France battles England for bronze

  18-07-2026 02:02 via thesun.ng
  
  It’s the game that nobody from either France or England will want to play.
  The World Cup third-place play-off is the ‘wooden spoon’ of the tournament. A needless and pointless 90 minutes so one country can say they finished as the third-best.
  Frankly, it’s a title that no one wants. Not least in the wake of the crushing disappointment that only losing in a semi-final can bring.
  Today’s game will be Didier Deschamps’ last in charge of Les Bleus before handing t
  
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• World Cup winners to receive US-style championship rings

  18-07-2026 02:00 via thesun.ng
  
  The winners of Sunday’s World ‌Cup final between Spain and Argentina will receive championship rings in addition to the trophy and gold medals, FIFA said, the latest sign of the governing body’s push to Americanise its flagship tournament.
  FIFA said 30 ​bespoke rings would be presented to the winning team following the final at ​New York New Jersey Stadium, with the captain and head coach initially receiving temporary versions immediately after the match.
  The rings w
  
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• Meet Slavko Vincic, the 2026 final referee

  18-07-2026 01:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Slovenia’s Slavko Vincic will officiate his maiden FIFA World Cup final when football heavyweights Argentina and Spain meet in Sunday’s title clash. While the 46-year-old will become the first Slovenian to referee a World Cup final, he arrives with an impressive European résumé, having taken charge of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final and the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League final.
  A vastly experienced official, Vinčić has previously handled the UEFA Champions
  
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• FIFA respond to ‘insensitive’ Argentina banner

  18-07-2026 01:57 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA is exploring disciplinary action after a group of Argentina players displayed a banner touting their country’s claim to the Falklands Islands following their 2-1 win over England at the World Cup.
  After the full-time whistle of Wednesday’s semi-final, some members of the Argentina squad could be seen holding a banner that read “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”, which translates as “The Falklands are Argentine”.
  Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero and Giovani L
  
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• Barco’s wife labels Bellingham ‘useless’

  18-07-2026 01:56 via thesun.ng
  
  …After England star slaps husband
  VALENTIN Barco’s wife has branded Jude Bellingham “useless” and bizarrely claimed the six-goal England hero should have done his talking on the pitch.
  Model and influencer Yaz Juareguy posted a photo of the moment the Real Madrid star clipped her man around the ear.
  It is believed to be a reaction to the left-back’s decision to jump and cheer in front of the England players after Enzo Fernandez equalised from long range in the 85th
  
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• SportyTV nears one billion views …as FIFA World Cup coverage redefines sports broadcasting in Africa

  18-07-2026 01:52 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup is transforming how football fans across Africa experience the world’s biggest sporting event, ushering in a new era of sports broadcasting driven by accessibility, digital innovation, and community engagement.
  For decades, following every moment of the FIFA World Cup often required expensive subscriptions or was limited by broadcast availability. This year’s tournament has changed that narrative, bringing premium football to millions of fans across television
  
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