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• Antonelli takes Belgium pole from Verstappen

  19-07-2026 04:53 via thesun.ng
  
  Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli took a scintillating pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, leaving team-mate and title rival George Russell trailing in fourth, more than 0.5 seconds adrift.
  The Italian, who leads the championship from Russell by 25 points, beat Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by 0.317secs, even though the four-time champion had the help of a tow from team-mate Isack Hadjar.
  McLaren’s Lando Norris was an impressive third, 0.440secs back, despite bailing on his final lap,
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Still Hungry For More Titles — Abiodun

  19-07-2026 20:33 via completesports.com
  
  Deborah Abiodun says the Super Falcons are determined to add more silverware despite their unrivalled dominance in African women’s football. Nigeria are the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, having won a record 10 titles. Justine Madugu’s side will be aiming to extend that record by claiming an [...]
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• Argentina make three changes in starting line up, Spain name same team

  19-07-2026 20:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi’s Argentina made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain as the holders attempt to become the first team since 1962 to retain the trophy.Gonzalo Montiel, who scored the winning penalty in the shootout in the 2022 final win against France, comes in at right-back in place of Nahuel Molina for Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina.The other changes see Rodrigo De Paul return in midfield, where Nico Gonzalez also starts, with Leandro Pa
  
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• Drake places N2bn bet on Argentina to beat Spain in World Cup final

  19-07-2026 19:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Canadian rapper Drake has placed a $1.5 million (about N2.3 billion) bet on Argentina to defeat Spain in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final.The award-winning rapper, born Aubrey Drake Graham, shared a screenshot of the wager on his Instagram page ahead of the showpiece at the New York New Jersey Stadium.According to the betting slip, Drake stands to win more than $5.1 million if Argentina successfully defend their World Cup title by beating Spain.Sharing the screenshot with his millions o
  
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• Brentford, Rangers Battle For Super Eagles Defender

  19-07-2026 19:25 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford have joined Rangers in the race for Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, Completesports.com reports. Rangers have identified Alebiosu as a potential replacement for former captain James Tavernier. Brentford, meanwhile, are reportedly targeting him as another option for Italy international Michael Kayode. Both clubs sent scouts to monitor the defender during a pre-season match, but [...]
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• 5 players in race for 2026 World Cup Golden Ball

  19-07-2026 19:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball will be decided after Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina, with several players staking strong claims to be named the tournament’s best performer.While lifting the World Cup remains the ultimate prize, the Golden Ball is awarded to the player judged to have made the biggest impact throughout the competition.Lionel Messi appears to be the frontrunner, but Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal could strengthen their case
  
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• Arsenal Linked With Shock Move For Former Man City Star

  19-07-2026 18:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are considering John Stones as a short-term freebie fix if William Saliba’s injury proves to be serious. Saliba’s suspected back issue is yet to be assessed by the Gunners but there are fears he could be out for up to five months. The 25-year-old was forced off with the long-standing problem during France’s semi-final [...]
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• Turkish Club Plot Move For Awaziem

  19-07-2026 18:15 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor have opened talks with Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem over a potential summer move, Completesports.com reports. Awaziem is expected to leave French club Nantes following the Canaries’ relegation from Ligue 1 at the end of last season. According to Turkish outlet Spor Depor, Konyaspor are eager to strengthen their defence [...]
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• FIFA Makes U-Turn, Changes Length Of World Cup 2026 Final Half-Time Show

  19-07-2026 18:13 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has limited the World Cup 2026 final halftime break to 17 minutes, including an 11-minute musical performance. This decision serves as a major relief for Spain and Argentina, as initial projections feared the Super Bowl-style stage setup could stretch the intermission to as long as 30 minutes. Read Also:World Cup 2026: He Did Everything [...]
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• Aston Villa In Talks To Sign Two Chelsea Stars

  19-07-2026 18:05 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have held talks with Chelsea over the possibility of signing both Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho this summer, TEAMtalk reports. The discussions took place as part of the negotiations that are set to see Morgan Rogers move to Stamford Bridge in a British-record transfer, with Villa already planning how to reinvest as they [...]
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• World Cup 2026: He Did Everything Right –Tuchel Hails Saka’s Hattrick Against France

  19-07-2026 17:32 via completesports.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has hailed Bukayo Saka after scoring a hat-trick in a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Miami. In the post-match, Tuchel made a humorous admission that he was so caught up in the flow and demands of the match that [...]
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• Shearer Tips Argentina To Win World Cup 2026

  19-07-2026 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has backed Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain. Pointing to their relentless fighting spirit and resilience in crucial moments, the England legend admitted that with Lionel Messi in their squad, Argentina possessed the unmatched drive needed to lift the trophy. Read Also:Wenger: World Cup 2026 Hydration [...]
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• Messi Drops Retirement Hints Just Hours Before World Cup Final

  19-07-2026 16:53 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi has seemingly hinted at a possible retirement just hours before playing for Argentina in the World Cup final, talkSPORT reports. The 39-year-old will lead his country out against Spain at the MetLife Stadium. Argentina are looking to become the first nation to win back-to-back World Cups since their South American rivals Brazil in [...]
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• Argentina Bid To Emulate Brazil, Italy Rare World Cup Feat Ahead Spain Clash

  19-07-2026 13:23 via completesports.com
  
  It will be the battle of the champions as Argentina, led by inspirational captain Lionel Messi, will face Spain in a FIFA World Cup 2026 final. This is no ordinary final, as Argentina stand on the brink of immortality. A victory would make them only the third team in history—and the first since the 1960s—to [...]
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• O’Neill Speaks On Iheanacho’s Decision To Join Bursaspor

  19-07-2026 12:39 via completesports.com
  
  Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has opened up on Kelechi Iheanacho’s move to Turkish club Bursaspor, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho spent last season at Celtic and made a big impression despite struggling with injuries for much of the campaign. However, the Scottish Premiership champions failed to retain the Nigeria international after allowing the one-year extension option in [...]
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• Messi leads Argentina against Spain in blockbuster World Cup final

  19-07-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi’s battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.The South Americans are striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after their maiden victory in 2010.Sunday’s showpiece is likely to be the final World Cup appearance for Messi, widely considered the greatest player of all tim
  
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• World Cup: Michael Olise breaks Pele’s assist record

  19-07-2026 11:16 via thesun.ng
  
  France forward Michael Olise has set a new FIFA World Cup record for the most assists in a single tournament after registering his seventh assist during France’s dramatic 6-4 defeat to England in Saturday’s third-place play-off.
  The historic feat was confirmed by Guinness World Records in a post on X shortly after the match.
  “Michael Olise has just broken the record for most assists in a single World Cup – 7,” Guinness World Records wrote.
  The Bayern Munich star sur
  
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• World Cup: Ticket prices hit $60,000 ahead of Spain vs Argentina final

  19-07-2026 10:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Fans hoping to witness Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will have to dig deep into their pockets, with ticket prices on resale platforms climbing as high as $60,000 ahead of the highly anticipated showdown.
  The surge in demand for the final, which pits defending champions Argentina against a rejuvenated Spain side, has sent prices soaring across official and third-party resale platforms as supporters scramble for last-minute access to one of football’s bigges
  
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• World Cup final ticket prices hit $60,000 as Spain faces Argentina

  19-07-2026 09:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Fans hoping to witness Lionel Messi’s Argentina take on Lamine Yamal’s Spain in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final will have to pay a premium, with last-minute tickets selling for between $10,000 and $60,000.Demand for the blockbuster clash has sent prices soaring across resale platforms ahead of the final, which pits the defending champions against a Spain side seeking their second World Cup title.On Saturday morning, FIFA’s official ticket resale platform listed its cheapes
  
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• Mbappe overtakes Messi as World Cup’s all-time leading scorer

  19-07-2026 09:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Didier Deschamps’ final match as France coach ended in defeat, but Kylian Mbappe etched his name into World Cup history by overtaking Lionel Messi as the competition’s all-time leading scorer.Mbappe scored twice in France’s dramatic 6-4 loss to England in Saturday’s third-place playoff in Miami Gardens, Florida, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals and moving ahead of Messi on the all-time scoring chart.France endured a disastrous opening half, falling 4-0 behin
  
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• UFC: South Africa’s Du Plessis Secures Dominant Win Against Usman

  19-07-2026 08:51 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis cruised to a dominant unanimous decision win over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC, in Oklahoma, USA, on Saturday night, NY Fights reports. The judges scored the five-round main event 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46 in favor of the South African, who looked sharp from start to finish. From the [...]
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• Olise Breaks Pele’s World Cup Assist Record In France Vs England 10-Goal Thriller

  19-07-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Olise made FIFA World Cup history for France as he recorded his seventh assist of the 2026 World Cup in their 6-4 loss against England, moving past Pelé to set a new record for the most assists in a single tournament, Bundesliga.com reports. The previous record at a single tournament was set by Brazilian [...]
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• Mbappe eclipses Messi as World Cup’s greatest-ever goalscorer

  19-07-2026 07:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Kylian Mbappe etched his name deeper into football history on Saturday after overtaking Lionel Messi to become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.
  The France captain reached the landmark during his side’s dramatic 6-4 defeat to England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, scoring twice to raise his career World Cup tally to 22 goals.
  Mbappe now sits alone at the summit of the competition’s all-time scoring chart, moving one goal ahead of Messi, who has 21 an
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Dlamini Confident South Africa Can Dethrone Super Falcons

  19-07-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini is banking on experience to dethrone the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Completesports.com. Desiree Ellis’ side surrendered their continental crown to Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Super Falcons in the semi-final before finishing fourth after losing to Ghana’s Black [...]
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• FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund tops $60m ahead of historic World Cup halftime show

  19-07-2026 07:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has exceeded US$60 million in fundraising commitments just over a year after its launch, underscoring the growing momentum behind one of football’s most ambitious global social impact initiatives.Created to expand access to quality education and sport for children living in underserved communities, the Fund has rapidly attracted support from governments, corporations, philanthropists, charitable foundations and football fans worldwide.The initiative
  
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• Watford Accept Aris Bid For Dele-Bashiru

  19-07-2026 07:02 via completesports.com
  
  Greek Super League club Aris are on the verge of completing the signing of Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru. The two clubs have reportedly reached an agreement on a transfer fee of £425,000 for the 26-year-old, paving the way for his move to Greece. Dele-Bashiru is expected to travel to Greece on Sunday before undergoing a [...]
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• Wenger: World Cup 2026 Hydration Breaks Didn’t Affect Games

  19-07-2026 06:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arsène Wenger has disclosed that the mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced at the FIFAWorld Cup 2026 have split opinions and will be reviewed by FIFA post-tournament. While some coaches praised the breaks for player welfare, critics argue they disrupt match momentum and serve as unscripted commercial slots for broadcasters. Read Also:Saka Scores Hat-trick As England [...]
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• Akpeyi Backs Nwabali To Make Eagles Return

  19-07-2026 06:37 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Daniel Akpeyi has backed Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for a recall to the national team following his return to competitive club football. Recall that Nwabali recently finalized a return to South African side Chippa United after about five months without competitive club football. Nwabali Rejoins Chippa United Akpeyi expressed that regaining [...]
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• Spain’s final training session cancelled due to thunderstorms

  19-07-2026 05:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain’s final training session before ​Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina ‌has been cancelled due to thunderstorms, organisers FIFA said on Saturday.
  World ​soccer’s governing body added that ​there would not be another time slot for the team ​to train, but did not ​say whether Argentina’s session, scheduled for 1130 local time (1530 GMT), would go ahead ​as planned.
  “The Spanish national ​team’s training
  
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• Spain vs. Argentina: Head-to-head record and past meetings

  19-07-2026 05:05 via thesun.ng
  
  Either Spain or Argentina will complete a tremendous international and continental double on Sunday evening, when the two countries go head-to-head in the World Cup 2026 final at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
  The global showpiece pits together the reigning European champions and Copa America winners, the latter of whom are also attempting to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to defend a men’s World Cup title.
  Spain deservedly beat France 2-0 in the semi-finals to reach t
  
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