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• Aribo Seeks EPL Promotion As Southampton Battle Leeds United

  26-05-2024 08:28 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo will be craving to end the season on a high, as Southampton battle Leeds United in a Championship Playoff that will automatically guarantee a promotion to the Premier League.
  The Nigerian international, who has been invited by Super Eagles head coach Finidi George for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin slated for June, will be hoping to help Southampton secure promotion to the top flight of English football.
   
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• Nigerian-Born Striker Signs New Contract At Chelsea

  17-06-2024 14:09 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced Academy forward Tyrique George has signed a new contract until 2027, with a further one-year option.
  After coming through the Blues’ development centre programme, George signed as an Under-8 and progressed through the Academy ranks at Cobham.
  He made his Under-18s debut at the start of the 2021/22 campaign,while still a schoolboy and established himself as a regular in the side the following season, with 28 appearances made under Ed Brand and later Hassan Suleiman.
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• Arsenal Turn Attention To LaLiga Top Scorer

  17-06-2024 13:38 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have turned their attention to Spain in their search for a new striker, with a report claiming LaLiga’s top scorer Artem Dovbyk is now in Edu and Mikel Arteta’s sights.
  Arsenal came close to ending their 20-year wait for a Premier League title last season. Many believe the addition of a 20-goal-per-season striker last summer may have tipped Arsenal over the edge.
  Kai Havertz started poorly, though did produce the goods in the second half of the season when primarily deployed
  
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• Five Foreign Footballers Who Could Play Premier League Football In 2024/25

  17-06-2024 13:13 via completesports.com
  With the end of the 2023/24 Premier League season in sight, English top-tier clubs will soon focus fully on the transfer market to improve their squads for the 2024/25 campaign. Certain clubs are bound to be busy, with their results and positions falling short of expectations.
  What will the summer transfer window hold for clubs like Chelsea and Man Utd, with both experiencing poor seasons? Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp is leaving, and having missed the chance to claim the coveted Premier League afte
  
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• Ilechukwu: Rangers Are Worthy NPFL Champions

  17-06-2024 12:52 via completesports.com
  Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu says his side deserved to win the Nigeria Premier Football League title.
  The Flying Antelopes claimed the 2023/24 season NPFL crown after a 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday.
  Their closest challengers Remo Stars and Enyimba lost to Sunshine Stars and Sporting Lagos respectively.
  Rangers last won the NPFL title in 2016 and have now claimed the trophy eight times.
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  17-06-2024 10:12 via completesports.com
  
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• England Were Too Passive Against Serbia — Ten Hag

  17-06-2024 10:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag was unimpressed with England's performance in the 1-0 win over Serbia.
  Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal for the Three Lions in the first half.
  England impressed in the opening minutes but struggled especially in the second half.
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  “In the first half I really enjoyed Jude Bellingham. He took England by the hand and lifted them to a higher level," Ten Hag told Dutch broa
  
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• Mbappe: I Won’t Represent France In 2024 Paris Olympic Games

  17-06-2024 09:30 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he won't be playing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
  Recall that the men’s Olympics football tournament begins on July 24, with the final on August 9.
  However, Mbappe, who is expected to be in action for France today in Euro 2024 against Austria, told the AFP, that he wants to focus on his new challenge in Real Madrid.
   
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• I Almost Quit Football Due To Mental Problems –Raphinha

  17-06-2024 07:56 via completesports.com
  Barcelona winger Raphinha has revealed that he almost quit football due to some mental issues he was going through.
  Raphinha, who is currently in camp with the Brazil national team ahead of the Copa America, told ESPN that the idea of his son not seeing him play is driving him on.
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  "Recently I thought about leaving everything due to personal and professional problems," he said from Brazil's Copa America camp.
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• Boboye Reflects On Sunshine Stars’ Derby Win Over Remo Stars

  17-06-2024 07:39 via completesports.com
  Sunshine Stars head coach, Kennedy Boboye has commended his players for the hard-earned South West derby victory over Remo Stars.
  The Owena Waves won the keenly contested encounter 2-1.
  Youngster Chinedu Nwosu was the hero as he netted a brace for Sunshine Stars in the game.
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  The win boosted the Akure club'schances of escaping the drop as they moved to 11th position on the log.
  " It's a sweet victory for us and a well deserved on
  
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• I’m Not The Special One –Rangers Coach Ilechukwu

  17-06-2024 07:31 via completesports.com
  Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has said he is not the 'Special One' despite leading his side to the NPFL title.
  The Flying Antelopes won the 2023/2024 NPFL title after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 in Enugu on Sunday with one game remaining.
  The win took Rangers to 67 points at the top after their closest rivals Remo Stars and Enyimba lost 2-1 to Sunshine Stars and Sporting Lagos, respectively.
  It is the 8th league title for Rangers, making them the second most successful club in the lea
  
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• Euro 2024: England Sets New European Championship Record

  16-06-2024 23:48 via completesports.com
  England set a new record in the European Championship after a hard-fought win against Serbia in their Euro 2024 Group C opener on Saturday Sunday.
  Jude Bellingham's 13th minute goal was enough to secure the three points for Gareth Southgate's men.
  The win means England becomes the first side to keep a clean sheet in five consecutive group stage games at the European Championships.
  The Three Lions held Slovakia to a 0-0 draw in their final group game at the 2016 Euros in France.
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• Euro 2024: Bellingham’s Goal Earns England 1-0 Win Vs Serbia In Group Opener

  16-06-2024 23:16 via completesports.com
  Jude Bellingham's first half goal was enough to earn England a 1-0 win against Serbia in their Group C opener at the Euro 2024 on Sunday.
  The win took England to top of the group which also have Denmark and Slovenia.
  Bellingham gave England the lead in the 13th after nodding in Bukayo Saka's cross.
  It was a game the Three Lions did enough to earn all three points after edging possession by 53 per cent to Serbia's 47, had three shots on target to one, and also had five counter attacks.
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• Rashford, Greenwood Will Leave Man United –Ferdinand

  16-06-2024 22:35 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has predicted that the duo of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood will leave Old Trafford this summer.
  In a chat with Dailymail, Ferdinand insists the commitment of both attackers must be questioned.
   
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  "I would like to find out where his focus lies, and what he wants to do," said Ferdinand of Rashford to the Daily Mail.
  "What has been the reason for his deteriorating performance. If I get the right answ
  
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• France Wrong To Snub Olise For Euro 2024 –Rangnick

  16-06-2024 22:26 via completesports.com
  Austria coach Ralf Rangnick has faulted France decision to snub Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise for Euro 2024.
  Rangnick admits he's a big fan of the France U21 star.
   
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  He said, "He has never been selected for the French national team, but I love Michael Olise.
  "If only he had Austrian roots. He is an exceptional player. He is fast, a strong dribbler, technically gifted and he works hard when he loses the ball.
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• Euro 2024: Weghorst’s Late Goal Earns Holland Victory Over Poland

  16-06-2024 22:17 via completesports.com
  Netherlands began their Euro 2024 campaign on a winning note after overcoming Poland 2-1 on Sunday.
  Poland were without their all-time top scorer Robert Lewandowski, out with a thigh injury, but put that blow behind them to stun the Dutch early on when Adam Buksa headed home.
   
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  The Netherlands had been the dominant side but missed a number of chances before Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo equalised when his deflected shot flew past Wojcie
  
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• Saint Etienne Release Three Nigerian Players

  16-06-2024 21:30 via completesports.com
  Regina Otu, Yewande Balogun and Amanda Mbadi have been released by French D1 Arkema outfit, Saint Etienne.
  The trio were released by Saint Etienne following the expiration of their contract.
  The Greens also released 11 otherplayers following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.
  Balogun, a goalkeeper is leaving Les Verts after two years.
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  She made five appearances during her time at the club.
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• Ten Hag confirms Man United Held Talks With Tuchel

  16-06-2024 21:15 via completesports.com
  
  Erik ten Hag has revealed that Manchester United admitted to holding talks with Thomas Tuchel - before insisting that he was still the best man for the job, according to Mirror.
  Ten Hag over saw a disappointing season and speculation was rife that he was set to lose his job before the Red Devils beat Manchester City to win the FA Cup.
  However, that triumph at Wembley was not enough to end rumours over his future as the top brass at Old Trafford mulled over making a change during an end of seaso
  
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• Euro 2024: Denmark, Slovenia Draw In Group C Opener

  16-06-2024 20:40 via completesports.com
  
  Denmark and Slovenia battled to a 1-1 draw in their Group C opener at the European Championship on Sunday.
  The Danes took the lead in the 17th minute through Christian Eriksen.
  Jonas Wind's pass found Eriksen in space and the midfielder fired past Jan Oblak.
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  Slovenia fought back in the second half with Erik Janza netting the equaliser 13 minutes from time.
  Janza's shot from the edge of the area took a big deflection off Morten Hjulmand
  
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• Rangers Pip Insurance 2-0, Win Eighth NPFL Title

  16-06-2024 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers won the Nigeria Premier Football League title for the eighth time following a 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in Enugu on Sunday.
  Kenechukwu Agu gave Rangers the lead in the 33rd minute, while Chidiebere Nwobodo doubled the advantage 25 minutes from time.
  Remo Stars hopes of winning a first NPFL title was halted following a 2-1 defeat to Sunshine Stars in Akure.
  Chinedu Nwosu scored a brace for Sunshine Stars, while Ahmed Akinyele was on target for the visitors.
  Enyimba also faltered
  
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• Eid Mubarak To All Our Readers, Partners Celebrating –Complete Sports

  16-06-2024 19:24 via completesports.com
  
  Eid Mubarak to all Complete Sports’ loyal readers and business associates celebrating worldwide. May the joy and blessings of this Eid Al-Adha abound with you wherever you are.
  We pray that Allah grants you your good heart desires. May your lives reach new heights in happiness on this occasion, your heart filled with love, your soul with spiritual blessings and your mind with wisdom.
  Keep spreading kindness and staying safe as you enjoy the very best of this great day.
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• Bayern Munich Set To Lure Obi-Martin From Arsenal

  16-06-2024 18:39 via completesports.com
  Bayern Munich are confident of signing Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin.
  The teenager is set to sign a professional contract with Arsenal in November.
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  However, Bayern are also in contact and pushing to prisethe Dane away to Germany this summer.
  Sky Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg is reporting: "Bayern have the advantage as the situation is a bit different in Germany compared to England – he can already sign a professi
  
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• Euro 2024: England, Serbia Fans Clash Before Group Opener

  16-06-2024 17:40 via completesports.com
  Clashes between football fans have been reported ahead of the Euro 2024 game om Sunday night between England and Serbia.
  According to Metro, it is understood fighting began between supporters of Albania and Serbia, and that some English fans were caught up in it.
  It was initially reported that the attack was carried out by fans from the UK, but this does not seem to be the case, according to police sources.
  Countdown is on for the Three Lions’ 8pm opener in the western German city of Gels
  
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• Ejuke Set To Join Spanish Club Sevilla

  16-06-2024 16:52 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger, Chidera Ejuke has agreed a move to Spanish club, Sevilla, reports Completesports.com.
  Ejuke left Russian club, CSKA Moscow at the expiration of his contract.
  According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the 26-year-old will undergo medical at the club next week.
  "Sevilla agree deal to sign Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke as free agent, here we go!,Romano wrote on X.
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• Best Online Betting Sites in Egypt- How to play Online Gambling in Egypt

  16-06-2024 15:48 via completesports.com
  The online gambling market in Egypt has experienced significant growth since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. Many new betting sites have entered the scene while existing ones have notably enhanced their services during this period. Online gambling in Egypt is not regulated by any specific law framework, allowing for few restrictions on online sports betting. In this article, we aim to guide readers to the safest and best online betting sites in Egypt. 
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• Euro 2024: Police Shoot Man With Axe Ahead Poland Vs Netherlands

  16-06-2024 13:58 via completesports.com
  
  A major operation is taking place in central Hamburg after a man with an axe threatened police officers, officials in the German city say.
  Police say they shot and seriously injured the man, who is receiving medical attention.
  Media reports, via BBC, say the incident took place near a fanzone for supporters of the Netherlands football team.
  The Netherlands are playing Poland in the city in the Euros later on Sunday.
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• Osaka: I’ll Participate In Paris Olympic Games 

  16-06-2024 13:30 via completesports.com
  Former tennis world number one, Naomi Osaka, has confirmed that she will participate in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
  Currently ranked 125th globally, the 26-year-old received clearance from the International Tennis Federation to compete in Paris through a special ranking provided to players returning to the tour, as reported by the JTA.
  Reacting to the development, Osaka stated that it has always been her childhood dream to play at the Olympic games.
   
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• Osimhen’s Rant On Finidi Unacceptable –Peterside

  16-06-2024 13:12 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Peterside Idah has faulted Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen's rant on Finidi George.
  Recall that on Saturday, the Napoli striker attacked Finidi a few hours after he tendered his resignation as Super Eagles head coach.
  The former Ajax star has had a difficult time managing the senior national team after drawing South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
   
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• Anichebe: Osimhen Wrong Over Finidi’s Public Outburst

  16-06-2024 12:59 via completesports.com
  Former Everton striker Victor Anichebe has reacted to Victor Osimhen's public criticism of formerSuper Eagles head coach Finidi George.
  Osimhen blasted Finidi on the social media on Saturday over comments the latter allegedly made on his fitness status.
  The Napoli forward pulled out of Nigeria's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic due to injury.
  Reacting to a video shared by former Super Eagles media officer, Colin Udoh, Anichebe criticised Osimhen for making
  
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• No Coach Knows Me Better Than Guardiola –Gundogan

  16-06-2024 12:49 via completesports.com
  Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has revealed that no coach knows him better than Man City manager, Pep Guardiola.
  Recall that Gundogan played a crucial part in Germany's win over Scotland in Euro 2024 opener on Friday.
  In a chat with TribalFootball, Gundogan appreciates his time at Manchester City under Guardiola.
   
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  He said: "I have had the great honour of working under Pep.
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