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• Australia shock Turkey 2-0 with ruthless World Cup display

  14-06-2026 10:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Australia delivered one of the early surprises of the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Turkey 2-0 in their Group D opener in Vancouver despite spending much of the match under pressure.
  Goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe secured all three points for the Socceroos, whose disciplined defensive display frustrated a Turkish side making its first World Cup appearance in 24 years.
  Turkey dominated possession and created numerous chances, with young playmaker Arda Güler pulling the str
  
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• McGinn fires Scotland to historic World Cup victory over Haiti

  14-06-2026 11:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Scotland opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti, securing their first World Cup finals win since 1990 and moving to the top of Group C.
  A first-half strike from John McGinn proved decisive in Boston as Steve Clarke’s men claimed three vital points in a match that tested both their resilience and composure.
  Scotland came close to taking an early lead when Scott McTominay rattled the post before McGinn finally broke the deadlock in the 28th minute
  
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• Orji Kalu hails Rangers for winning league

  14-06-2026 11:04 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 achi
  
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• FIFA World Cup: Everything to know about Germany vs Curacao

  14-06-2026 09:34 via thesun.ng
  
  By Goli Innocent
   
  Germany and Curacao will kick off their 2026 FIFA world cup campaign on Sunday in a Group E encounter that brings together one of world football’s most successful nations and one of the tournament’s newest participants.
  While Germany arrive at the FIFA World Cup as four-time champions with ambitions of adding a fifth title to their collection, Curacao will be making history as they prepare for their first-ever appearance on football’s biggest stage.
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Netherlands vs Japan match

  14-06-2026 09:11 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
   
  The Netherlands and Japan will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns on Sunday in what promises to be one of the most intriguing fixtures of the opening round.
  Both nations have built reputations as disciplined, technically gifted sides capable of troubling football’s traditional powerhouses, making their Group F encounter a potentially decisive match in the race for a place in the knockout stage.
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  The Group F clash is scheduled to take place on Jun
  
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• Trabzonspor Demand Big Fee For Nwaiwu Amid Transfer Interest

  14-06-2026 08:24 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor will demand a fee of around €35 million to part ways with Chibuike Nwaiwu this summer, Completesports.com reports Nwaiwu linked up with the Black Sea Storm from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC during the January transfer window. The 22-year-old quicky established himself as a key player at the Papara Park , scoring thrice, and providing [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Neuer Fit To Face Curacao –Germany Coach

  14-06-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has officially confirmed that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is fully fit and will start against Curaçao in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The 40-year-old enters the World Cup having not played for Germany in almost two years after coach Julian Nagelsmann lured him out of international retirement. Read Also:2026 World [...]
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• Alisson Faces Backlash After Admitting To Missing Liverpool Games To Prepare For World Cup

  14-06-2026 07:21 via completesports.com
  
  Alisson Becker is facing backlash from Liverpool fans after admitting he missed games for the Reds ‘to prepare for the World Cup, liverpool.com reports. The goalkeeper was absent for nine of Liverpool’s final 10 games of the 2025/26 season, including both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, having sustained a hamstring injury [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ancelotti Laments Brazil’s Draw Against Morocco

  14-06-2026 07:20 via completesports.com
  Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted he was disappointed with his team’s result against Morocco. The South Americans were held to an entertaining 1-1 draw by Morocco in their opening Group C fixture at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Battle For Crucial Points Morocco stunned the Seleção when Brahim Diaz split the Brazil defence [...]
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• We’ll No Longer Submit Bids To Host African Competitions —Morocco Football President

  14-06-2026 07:02 via completesports.com
  
  The President of Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, said that his country will no longer submit bids to host African competitions. “Starting today, Morocco will no longer submit any bids to host African competitions, regardless of their nature. If other countries wish to organize them, we wish them the best,” Lekjaa said in his [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Brazil Paid The Price For A Sluggish Start Against Morocco –Vinicius

  14-06-2026 03:58 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil star Vinícius Júnior has faulted the team’s sluggish opening performance against Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recall that Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Morocco in Saturday’s Group C game at the at MetLife Stadium. The 2022 World Cup semi finalists controlled the early phases and opened the scoring in [...]
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• Brazil held by Morocco as Vinícius rescues 1-1 draw

  14-06-2026 03:54 via thesun.ng
  
  Brazil were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Morocco in an entertaining FIFA World Cup Group C encounter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
  Morocco made the brighter start and controlled large spells of the opening exchanges, unsettling the five-time world champions with their intensity and attacking movement.
  The Atlas Lions were rewarded in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari finished a well-worked move, delicately lifting the ball over Brazilian goalkeeper
  
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• Benitez: World Cup’ll miss Osimhen

  14-06-2026 02:18 via thesun.ng
  
  • Tips France to make impact
  Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is one of the most important players who will not participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports.
  Former Liverpool and Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez believes the World Cup will be poorer without Super Eagles striker Osimhen, describing the Nigerian as one of the major stars missing from the tournament in North America.
   Osimhen’s absence is a direct consequence of Nigeria’s failure to qualify
  
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• NCAA triumphs signal bright future for Nigeria athletics, says AFN

  14-06-2026 02:16 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  Nigeria’s rising stars on the collegiate athletics circuit have once again underlined the country’s growing influence on the global stage, following a string of outstanding performances at the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
  The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has praised the achievements of Nigerian athletes at the prestigious championship, describing their exploits as a strong indication that the future of Nigerian athl
  
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• Southampton releases Aribo

  14-06-2026 02:15 via thesun.ng
  
  English Championship side Southampton have announced that Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has been released at the expiry of his contract.
  Aribo, 29, has endured four rather difficult years at ‘The Saints’ after he joined up from Scottish giants Rangers in 2022.
  Last winter, he played on loan at Leicester City in search of more regular first-team football.
  He can now join another club as a free agent.
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• Leaguebook unveils group ticket-buying feature for 2026 World Cup fans

  14-06-2026 02:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Sports commerce and community platform Leaguebook has launched a new feature designed to help football fans secure FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets together, addressing one of the biggest challenges facing supporters as the tournament approaches.
  The new initiative, called “Squad Up to Score,” introduces a group-buying experience that enables fans to coordinate ticket purchases, split costs, and purchase official team merchandise directly within Leaguebook’s chat-based platform.
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• Gala denies €120m bid for Super Eagles striker

  14-06-2026 02:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has dismissed reports linking Victor Osimhen with an immediate move to Atlético Madrid, insisting that no official offer has arrived for the Nigerian striker, Soccernet.ng reports.
  The transfer rumour gained momentum after reports in Spain and Turkey claimed Atlético Madrid had made a verbal offer worth €120 million for the Super Eagles star. The reports further suggested that Galatasaray rejected the huge proposal as they prepared for the 202
  
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• A new low for FIFA, by Patrick Omorodion

  14-06-2026 02:14 via vanguardngr.com
  For the layman, FIFA means Federation of International Football Associations. It was formed 122 years ago on May 21, 1904 in Rue Saint-Honore in Paris, France. Incidentally, its first president was a French man named Robert Guérin who served for two years, 1904-1906.After him came Daniel Burley Woolfall (England): 1906–1918, Jules Rimet (France): 1921–1954, Rodol- phe Seeldrayers (Belgium): 1954–1955, Arthur Drewry (England): 1955–1961, Sir Stanley Rous (England):
  
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• Usyk holds White House meeting with Trump

  14-06-2026 02:13 via thesun.ng
  
  Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk met with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 12.
  The Gaze informs about it, referring to a post by a senior White House communications adviser Margo Martin.
  A photograph shared on X by presidential aide Martin showed Trump alongside the undefeated Ukrainian boxer, who currently holds multiple heavyweight world titles.
  Neither the White House nor Usyk’s representatives disclosed details of the meeting
  
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• I can surprise haters @41 — Ronaldo

  14-06-2026 02:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has laughed off suggestions he may not be physically fit enough to impress at this summer’s World Cup.
  The Portugal striker, 41, has long faced criticism of his role with his national side and many have asked whether the team would actually be better without him in the starting lineup.
  His age has become another source of ridicule among Ronaldo’s doubters but, on the eve of Portugal’s journey to the United States, the Al Nassr striker was in no mood to enterta
  
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• Everything you need to know about Folarin Balogun

  14-06-2026 02:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Folarin Jerry Balogun (born July 3, 2001) is a professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the United States national team.
  A Hale End academy prospect of Arsenal, Balogun was promoted to the first team in 2020 and featured sparingly for the club, later going on loan to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough in 2022. In the following season, Balogun made his breakthrough in a loan to Ligue 1 side Reims, where he scored 22 goals in his first season; the highest ever
  
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• Balogun living World Cup ‘dream’ as U.S. choice pays off

  14-06-2026 02:10 via thesun.ng
  
  United States striker Folarin Balogun said his two goals in Friday’s 4-1 World Cup victory over Paraguay made for a “dreamy night.”
  After the U.S. went ahead on an own goal from Paraguay’s Damián Bobadilla, Balogun struck twice before halftime to become the first U.S. men’s national player to score two goals in a World Cup game since the inaugural tournament in 1930.
  Balogun netted his first goal in the 31st minute as Christian Pulisic’s deflected cente
  
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• World Cup: England stars’ boots among items reportedly stolen during in-transit theft between Florida and Kansas City

  14-06-2026 02:08 via thesun.ng
  
  A security breakdown led to several items being stolen from England’s World Cup team while moving from its pre-tournament base in Florida to its training camp in Kansas City, according to the Guardian.
  Among the items reportedly stolen from the vehicles were match boots for several of the team’s stars, as well as tournament balls and training equipment. It presents a logistical challenge for the team, which is scheduled to train at Swope Soccer Village in Missouri on Saturday.
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• Messi good to break my record — Klose

  14-06-2026 02:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Germany legend Miroslav Klose expects his iconic World Cup goal-scoring record to be shattered during the current tournament cycle in North America. The former striker feels the expanded tournament format provides the perfect platform for elite forwards to surpass his historic tally, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe leading the chase.
  The 2026 tournament curtain-raiser saw co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa, officially initiating the race for international football’s ultimate individua
  
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• Kids’ nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee

  14-06-2026 01:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Ali Abdulla was over the moon when he learned his youth-soccer nonprofit would receive 20 free tickets to the World Cup round of 16 match next month in Seattle. Many of the kids in his African Youth Sports Academy come from low-income, immigrant families, and with ticket prices hovering around $1,000, it was an incredible opportunity for them.
  Then the U.S. barred Omar Artan — the first Somali referee set to officiate in the World Cup — from entering the country. Abdulla, himself a f
  
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• Brazil fans take over NYC, Ronaldo arrives

  14-06-2026 01:39 via thesun.ng
  
  It’s day three of the 2026 World Cup, and it’s time for five-time world champions Brazil to enter the mix. They face Morocco, who reached the semifinals last time in Qatar, in what is perhaps the biggest game of the group stage at 6 p.m. ET. But the city of New York might struggle under the weight of fan celebrations if Brazil win AND the New York Knicks clinch their first NBA title since 1973 with a road win against the San Antonio Spurs at 8.30 p.m. ET.
  Plus, Qatar face Switzerland
  
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• Qatar stun Switzerland with late fightback in World Cup draw

  13-06-2026 23:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Qatar snatched a dramatic late draw with Switzerland in San Francisco to earn their first ever World Cup point.
  Breel Embolo scored the opening goal from the penalty spot after Mahmoud Abunada brought Remo Freuler down in the box.
  The Swiss looked to be heading to victory, but Boualem Khoukhi struck in the fifth minute of injury time to earn a famous draw.
  Both teams pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but solid defending and missed opportunities ensured the match ended level.
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• Courtois: My Relationship With Mourinho Has Always Been Good

  13-06-2026 23:17 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has disclosed that he is anticipating his reunion with José Mourinho, who was recently appointed as Los Blancos manager. Despite admitting to having had occasional clashes with Mourinho during their time together at Chelsea, Courtois praised the Portuguese manager’s directness and bravery, stating that their shared honest characters mean they [...]
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• Amorim Emerges As Leading Contender For Coaching Job Of Former UCL Title Winners

  13-06-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager’s job, BBC Sport reports. The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by United in January after a torrid 14 months in charge. Sources close to the former Sporting boss had previously distanced the 41-year-old [...]
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• Amorim Emerges As Leading Contender For AC Milan Coaching Job

  13-06-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager’s job, BBC Sport reports. The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by United in January after a torrid 14 months in charge. Sources close to the former Sporting boss had previously distanced the 41-year-old [...]
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