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• Akinsanmiro Nears Permanent Switch To Pisa

  19-06-2026 15:27 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro is set to complete a permanent transfer to Serie B club Pisa, Completesports.com reports. Akinsamiro spent the 2025/26 season on loan with Pisa from Serie A champions Inter Milan. The 21-year-old made 24 league appearances for Pisa, with one assist to his name. The defensive midfielder stood out despite the Black [...]
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• World Cup: Watching Lionel Messi gives incredible pleasure – Declan Rice

  23-06-2026 16:15 via thesun.ng
  
  England midfielder, Declan Rice has heaped praise on Argentine captain, Lionel Messi, following the latter’s latest record in the World Cup.
  Messi grabbed a brace against Austria on Monday night to push his goal tally to 18 in the competition and become its highest goal scorer ever.
  The latest performance comes following another sterling one against Algeria in which he grabbed a hat-trick.
  The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has received praise for his performance at 39, with Rice join
  
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• Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle

  23-06-2026 15:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, nearly three months after his short tenure as Italy coach ended in World Cup qualification failure.“S.S. Lazio S.p.A. announces that it has appointed Mr. Gennaro Gattuso as Head Coach of the First Team,” Lazio said in a statement.Italian media report that Gattuso has signed a two-year deal with Lazio, with an annual net salary of 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million).Gattu
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mandi Hails Algeria’s Resilience In Victory Over Jordan

  23-06-2026 14:45 via completesports.com
  Algeria defender Aissa Mandi has reflected on the team’s hard-fought victory over Jordan, Completesports.com reports. The Desert Foxes came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to keep alive their hopes of a place in the next round at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Nizar Al Rashdan gave Jordan the [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about England vs Ghana match

  23-06-2026 14:09 via thesun.ng
  
  The Group L clash between the England national football team and the Ghana national football team is one of the biggest fixtures of Matchday Two at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Both teams began their campaigns with victories, making this a potentially decisive encounter in the race for qualification to the Round of 32.
  A win for either side would put them in a commanding position to progress.
  Match context
  England opened the tournament with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, showing their att
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Portugal vs Uzbekistan match

  23-06-2026 13:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal and Uzbekistan lock horns in a crucial Group K encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as both sides battle for a place in the knockout stage.
  The match comes with significant stakes for both nations. Portugal opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, while Uzbekistan suffered a 3-1 defeat to Colombia, leaving the Central Asian side under pressure heading into their second group game.
  A victory for Portugal could move them closer to qualification, while Uzbekistan need a posi
  
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• Haaland Cools Norway’s World Cup 2026 Expectations

  23-06-2026 13:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has advised fans to temper expectations regarding Norway’s chances of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite securing their first tournament qualification in 28 years and advancing to the knockout stages, the striker maintains that reaching the latter rounds alone is a massive achievement. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Can [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sarr Upbeat Senegal Will Bounce Back Against Iraq

  23-06-2026 12:11 via completesports.com
  Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr has expressed his disappointment following the Teranga Lions’ 3-2 defeat to Norway at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Pape Thiaw’s side suffered their second loss of the competition in a thrilling encounter at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. The defeat saw Norway join France in securing qualification for the Round [...]
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• Live FIFA World Cup 2026 Streaming On Android And iOS Devices

  23-06-2026 11:36 via completesports.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to attract billions of viewers from around the world. As the tournament gets closer, football fans are looking for the easiest ways to watch every match live on their smartphones and tablets. However, many viewers face common problems such as expensive subscriptions, region restrictions, poor streaming quality, and [...]
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• Warren: No Venue Yet For Joshua, Fury Fight

  23-06-2026 10:25 via completesports.com
  
  Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the venue and exact date for the highly anticipated super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are still undecided. Warren stated he personally prefers a UK venue, but Las Vegas has been heavily rumored as a strong front-runner due to the preference of the broadcaster, Netflix. Read Also:It Will [...]
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• Transfer: Julian Alvarez reveals desire to leave Atletico Madrid

  23-06-2026 10:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid’s striker, has stated his desire to leave the La Liga club.
  Alvarez was speaking to ESPN following Argentina’s 2-0 win against Austria in the 2017 World Cup.
  He said: “I don’t want to hide or act like I don’t want to be clear. I try to be honest.
  “I spoke to Atlético people and I think the best for everyone involved is for me to leave.
  “I want to fulfill my dream.”
  Some top European clubs have been linked with
  
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• World Cup 2026: I Can Rival Messi, Mbappe, Haaland For Golden Boot Award –Balogun

  23-06-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  United States striker Folarin Balogun has disclosed that he takes inspiration from elite players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland, whose consistent scoring ability he describes as inevitable. Speaking to reporters during training, Balogun admitted that he finds the prolific goal-scoring rate of the game’s top players annoying but motivating. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Six countries book Round of 32 spots

  23-06-2026 09:01 via thesun.ng
  
  At least six countries have advanced to the Round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup event.
  They are: Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.
  Norway and France are the most recent countries to qualify for the knockout stage.
  This follows their victories against Senegal and Iraq, respectively.
  Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 as Erling Haaland scored a brace during the encounter.
  France, on the other hand, defeated Iraq 3-0 as Kylian Mbappe netted a brace for his team
  
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• World Cup 2026: We’ve Still Got A Chance To Qualify —Senegal Coach Upbeat Despite Norway Defeat

  23-06-2026 08:59 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw is upbeat that the Teranga Lions can still progress into the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite losing to Norway. After falling to a 3-1 defeat to France in their opening group match, the Senegalese were once again on the losing side following a 3-2 loss. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal’s Sarr Equals Ahmed Musa’s World Cup Feat In Defeat To Norway

  23-06-2026 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Ismaila Sarr has equaled former Nigeria’s Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa’s goalscoring feat at the World Cup after Senegal lose to Norway. Sarr bagged a brace which, unfortunately, was not enough as Senegal fell to a 3-2 defeat in their second Group I fixture. According to Stats Foot on X, Sarr is the first African [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal’s Sar Equals Ahmed Musa’s World Cup Feat In Defeat To Norway

  23-06-2026 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Ismaila Sarr has equaled former Nigeria’s Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa’s goalscoring feat at the World Cup after Senegal lose to Norway. Sarr bagged a brace which, unfortunately, was not enough as Senegal fell to a 3-2 defeat in their second Group I fixture. According to Stats Foot on X, Sarr is the first African [...]
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• Getafe Ready To Sell Uche — Torres

  23-06-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Getafe president Ángel Torres has said the club will be willing to sell Christantus Uche this summer, Completesports.com reports. Uche spent the 2025/26 season on loan with Premier League club Crystal Palace where struggled to make much impact. The 23-year-old made 14 league appearances for the Eagles, failing to register a goal or an assist. [...]
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• Getafe Ready To Sell Uche — Torres

  23-06-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Getafe president Ángel Torres has said the club will be willing to sell Christantus Uche this summer, Completesports.com reports. Uche spent the 2025/26 season on loan with Premier League club Crystal Palace where struggled to make much impact. The 23-year-old made 14 league appearances for the Eagles, failing to register a goal or an assist. [...]
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• Word Cup 2026: Bring On Saka, Madueke –Mensah Brags Ahead England Vs Ghana

  23-06-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah has expressed his excitement about the possibility of facing England’s Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke at the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling it a dream opportunity and a chance to shine on the global stage. The Ghanaian squad is in high spirits and feeling confident after securing three points in their [...]
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• Transfer: Galatasaray turn down €125m offer for Osimhen

  23-06-2026 07:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Galatasaray has rejected a €125 million deal for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, reinforcing their commitment to keeping the Nigerian forward despite rising pressure from European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
  The deal, published by Forza Cimbom, was instantly rejected by the Turkish champions, who had previously rejected a €120 million approach from Atletico Madrid.
  Manchester United, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all remain in pursuit of the 27-year-old, but Galatas
  
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• World Cup: Jordan eliminated after 2-1 loss to Algeria

  23-06-2026 07:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Jordan’s World Cup journey ended after a 2-1 defeat to Algeria in their Group J clash on Tuesday at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
  Jordan made a strong start and went into halftime leading 1-0 after Nizar Al Rashdan scored in the 36th minute, finishing off a well-timed assist from Mousa Al Tamari.
  Algeria improved after the restart and completed a comeback through two second-half goals. Nadhir Benbouali levelled in the 69th minute with a header from a set-piece situation before Amine
  
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• World Cup: Haaland bags brase beat Senegal 3-2

  23-06-2026 04:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Erling Haaland delivered another masterclass as Norway secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal in a pulsating Group I encounter at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  The Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire Norway to a second consecutive victory, ensuring qualification with a game to spare and confirming the Scandinavian side as one of the early surprise packages of the tournament.
  Norway took the lead in the 43rd minute
  
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• World Cup: Haaland bags brace as Norway beat Senegal 3-2

  23-06-2026 04:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Erling Haaland delivered another masterclass as Norway secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal in a pulsating Group I encounter at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  The Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire Norway to a second consecutive victory, ensuring qualification with a game to spare and confirming the Scandinavian side as one of the early surprise packages of the tournament.
  Norway took the lead in the 43rd minute
  
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• World Cup: Mbappé scores twice as France beat Iraq 3-0

  23-06-2026 03:23 via thesun.ng
  
  France became one of the first teams to secure a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq in a Group I encounter disrupted by severe weather in Philadelphia.
  The French side, managed by Didier Deschamps, made it two wins from two matches, overcoming both a resilient Iraqi team and a lengthy weather delay to continue their perfect start to the tournament.
  Kylian Mbappé once again proved decisive for Les Bleus, scoring twice to take his ta
  
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• Egypt World Cup squad banned

  23-06-2026 02:23 via thesun.ng
  
  The Egyptian World Cup team has reportedly been refused permission to fly directly from Vancouver to Seattle to prepare for their next match.
  Mohamed Salah and his teammates claimed their first-ever World Cup victory on Sunday night with a 3-1 win over New Zealand in Vancouver.
  The Egyptians wanted to fly directly to Seattle to minimize travel time for their stars ahead of their final group game against Iran on Friday.
  They reportedly submitted a request to stay in Seattle this week but it was r
  
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• Ghanaian witch doctor puts curse on Kane

  23-06-2026 02:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Ghanaian witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam has vowed to put a curse on England captain Harry Kane for Tuesday’s World Cup clash.
  England hope to book their spot in the knockouts of the World Cup against Ghana on Tuesday.
  However, Bonsam hopes to stop the Three Lions in their tracks by imprecating Kane, who scored twice in England’s sensational opening win against Croatia.
  Nana, who claimed responsibility for Cristiano Ronaldo’s knee injury at the 2014 World Cup, told the Daily Sta
  
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• Vinicius Junior delighted with new Brazil role

  23-06-2026 02:20 via thesun.ng
  
  After a superb start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Vinicius Junior has revealed he’s ready to play wherever Carlo Ancelotti puts him, as Brazil chase their first world title since 2002.
  After a superb start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Vinicius Junior has revealed he’s ready to play wherever Carlo Ancelotti puts him, as Brazil chase their first world title since 2002.
  The Samba Boys have hit the ground running in North America with former Real Madrid boss Ancelotti at the helm for his d
  
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• Iraq boss jokes about plan to stop Mbappe

  23-06-2026 02:19 via thesun.ng
  
  France face Iraq in their second Group I match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Kylian Mbappe aiming to retain his Golden Boot from 2022.
  Mbappe netted eight goals in Qatar to claim the award and two goals in France’s opening 3-1 win over Senegal brings him onto 14 World Cup goals in his career.
  As the record continue to tumble, Mbappe is chasing history this summer, after overking Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time top scorer with 58 goals for Les Bleus.
  Former Germany striker Miros
  
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• Germany’s Schlotterbeck out for rest of World Cup

  23-06-2026 02:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury.
  The Germany defender was forced off at half-time in their win over Ivory Coast on Saturday.
  Schlotterbeck was replaced by Antonio Rudiger in defence for Julian Nagelsmann’s side.
  Rudiger is now set to continue at centre-back, starting with Germany’s final group stage fixture against Ecuador on Thursday.
  According to Sky Germany, Schlotterbeck has been ruled out for several weeks.
  It follows MRI s
  
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• US pub drunk dry by Scots

  23-06-2026 02:17 via thesun.ng
  
  A pub at the heart of Scotland’s World Cup campaign in Boston has rented extra fridges and drafted in staff from across the city as it prepares for an influx of England fans.
  The Dubliner became a hub for the Tartan Army during Scotland’s opening two matches in Massachusetts, with supporters packing the venue throughout their stay in the city.
  With England fans beginning to arrive in Boston ahead of the Three Lions’ fixture against Ghana on Tuesday, bar manager Brian McDonnell
  
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