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• Balogun controversy no excuse for USA’s World Cup exit – Pochettino

  07-07-2026 13:23 via thesun.ng
  
  United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed suggestions that the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s eligibility contributed to his side’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the Americans were simply outplayed by Belgium.
  The USA crashed out of the tournament after suffering a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Belgium in their Round of 16 clash in Seattle on Monday, ending the hopes of the last remaining co-host nation.
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt Must Keep Identity Against Argentina — Hassan

  07-07-2026 16:46 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has insisted his side will stay true to its footballing identity when they face reigning world champions Argentina in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash. The Pharaohs booked their place in the knockout stage after an impressive group-stage campaign, and now face a formidable Argentina side inspired [...]
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• Insulting football referees is a right, rules European court

  07-07-2026 16:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Criticising and insulting football referees is a right protected by freedom of speech, but suggesting officials are corrupt or criminal goes too far, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday.The court, based in Strasbourg, was ruling on a series of cases brought by Porto football club and two of its former officials.The cases concerned a series of punishments imposed by the Portuguese football authorities and courts for attacks made by media outlets owned by Porto, calling int
  
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Joins Kenyan Club Tusker FC

  07-07-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  Kenyan Premier League club Tusker FC have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma, reports Completesports.com reports. Mbaoma, 29, who joined the Brewers from former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Remo Stars put pen to paper on a one- year contract. The experienced striker registered 14 goals, and four assists for Remo Stars [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Blame Martinez, Ronaldo For Portugal’s Loss To Spain –Chelsea Legend

  07-07-2026 16:02 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea legend Chris Sutton has criticized Cristiano Ronaldo and former Portugal manager Roberto Martinez following their exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. He blamed the manager for being too weak to drop the veteran star, and accused Ronaldo of offering nothing to the team. Read Also:World Cup 2026: ‘Even Without The Cup, He Remains [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Norway Hit By Sickness Fears Days Before Quarter-final Clash With England

  07-07-2026 15:54 via completesports.com
  
  Norway’s World Cup celebrations have reportedly sparked fears of fatigue and illness ahead of their clash with England. The two sides will meet in Miami on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. However, there are concerns within the Norway camp that they could be hit by a sickness bug just days before the last [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Even Without The Cup, He Remains A True Legend’ –Nigerian Gospel Star Hails Ronaldo

  07-07-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian Gospel musician Tim Godfrey has described Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo as a true legend despite not winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. After Portugal’s elimination in the 2026 tournament, Dr. Tim Godfrey took to social media to celebrate the football icon. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Was Wrong To Have Mocked Bernardo –Rodri Godfrey [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Youngster Completes Move To UEA Club Al Wasl

  07-07-2026 14:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian youngster Popoola Ridwan has sealed a move to United Arab Emirates Pro League outfit Al Wasl. Ridwan joined the UAE giants from Hungarian side Kisvárda on a permanent transfer. The 19-year-old’s impressive performances for local club Seamoriow FC, earned him a move to Kisvárda in February 2025. The defensive midfielder’s time in Hungary proved [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Youngster Completes Move To UAE Club Al Wasl

  07-07-2026 14:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian youngster Popoola Ridwan has sealed a move to United Arab Emirates Pro League outfit Al Wasl. Ridwan joined the UAE giants from Hungarian side Kisvárda on a permanent transfer. The 19-year-old’s impressive performances for local club Seamoriow FC, earned him a move to Kisvárda in February 2025. The defensive midfielder’s time in Hungary proved [...]
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• World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Race | Mbappé, Kane, Messi & Haaland Lead The Contenders

  07-07-2026 14:00 via completesports.com
  
  Who will win the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? In this video, we analyze the top contenders for football’s most prestigious individual scoring award, including Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, and Erling Haaland. We also revisit previous World Cup Golden Boot winners and assess which superstar has the best chance of [...]
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• From borrowed racket to world stage: Quadri Yusuf’s squash journey

  07-07-2026 13:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Seven years ago, Quadri Yusuf was just another curious 10- year-old boy in a Lagos neighbourhood when two childhood friends walked into his home carrying a squash racket.Read Also: Ronaldo says ‘won’t make rash decisions’ following last World Cup gameThe racket was unlike anything he had ever seen.He picked it up, examined it closely and refused to let it go.His friends, brothers Joshua and Elijah Daniel, laughed.“If you like it that much, come and join us.”Neither
  
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• 2026 WC: Countries that have achieved their best-ever World Cup run

  07-07-2026 13:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced several historic moments, with a number of nations either setting new records or matching their greatest-ever achievements on football’s biggest stage.From debutants making an instant impact to long-waiting nations finally breaking through in the knockout rounds, the expanded 48-team tournament has created opportunities for teams to rewrite their football history.Here are the countries that have achieved their best-ever World Cup runs at the 20
  
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• World Cup 2026: I Was Wrong To Have Mocked Bernardo –Rodri

  07-07-2026 13:01 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City star Rodri has apologized to Bernardo Silva following their heated altercation during Spain’s 1-0 over Portugal in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Things got heated between the two midfielders in stoppage time when Portugal was frantically searching for an equalizer. After Bernardo Silva missed a crucial header, Rodri [...]
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• Apologise or face legal action – Paraguayan senator to Mbappe

  07-07-2026 12:56 via thesun.ng
  
  Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded a public apology from France captain Kylian Mbappe, warning that she could institute legal proceedings if he fails to withdraw remarks describing her as “despicable” following their World Cup row.
  The senator’s ultimatum comes days after France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tense encounter that sparked a heated exchange between the two.
  In an open letter released on Tuesday, Am
  
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• ‎All three co-hosts eliminated from 2026 World Cup

  07-07-2026 12:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The three countries hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup have all been eliminated before the quarter-final stage, bringing an early end to the tournament hopes of the United States, Mexico and Canada.The United States became the final co-host to exit the competition after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium on Tuesday.Canada were the first of the host nations to be knocked out, losing 3-0 to Morocco last Saturday.
  Azzedine Ounahi scored twice before Soufiane Rahimi added a late third to complete
  
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• Sevilla Demand €15m To Sell Adams

  07-07-2026 12:43 via completesports.com
  
  Sevilla have slapped a €15 million price tag on Nigerian striker Akor Adams as Serie A newcomers Venezia step up their efforts to sign the forward this summer. According to Mundo Deportivo , one of Spain’s leading newspapers, Venezia have already reached an agreement on personal terms with Adams and are now in talks with [...]
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• ‘Disappointed’ Pochettino says Balogun row no excuse for US World Cup exit

  07-07-2026 12:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun’s ban but insisted it was no excuse for his side’s World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium on Monday.Striker Balogun was cleared by FIFA to play in the co-hosts’ pivotal round-of-16 clash despite having earned a red card in the previous game, following a call by US President Donald Trump to soccer’s global governing body.FIFA said the decision was not influenced by Tr
  
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• Ex-Chelsea Manager Rosenior Becomes New Head Boss At Paris FC

  07-07-2026 12:34 via completesports.com
  
  Liam Rosenior has returned to football management with Paris FC after being sacked by Chelsea in April, BBC Sport reports. The 41-year-old lasted less than four months at Stamford Bridge but has moved back to France on a two-year contract, which is understood to include an option for a further season. Rosenior, who was with [...]
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• Kano Pillars FC to partner Sports University of Nigeria on talent identification, technical development

  07-07-2026 12:14 via thesun.ng
  
  By Desmond Mgboh, Kano
  Kano Pillars FC is set to partner with the Sports University of Nigeria in the area of football education, grassroots talent identification and technical development.
  This was contained in a press release signed by Ismaeel Abba Tangalashi, Director, Media and Communications, Kano Pillars Football Club.
  The collaboration, the statement held, was agreed upon at a meeting held between the Chairman of Kano Pillars FC, Ahmad Musbahu Garo and the founder of the Sports University
  
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• Paris FC confirm Rosenior as new coach

  07-07-2026 11:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Paris FC on Tuesday announced that Liam Rosenior was taking over as coach.“The English manager has signed a contract with the club until June 2028 and will take up his post on Thursday 9 July, when team training resumes,” said a club statement.Rosenior replaces Antoine Kombouare, who joined the Parisian side, owned by the LVMH luxury group, in February and steered them clear of the relegation battle to finish 11th, with notable wins over Monaco and champions Paris Saint-Germain.&ldqu
  
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• World Cup: I want to be James Bond – Jude Bellingham

  07-07-2026 10:12 via thesun.ng
  
  England midfielder, Jude Bellingham has said he would “love” to appear in a James Bond film, maybe even play the popular character.
  Speaking to James Corden on Fox’s ‘World Cup After Hours’ show, the 23-year-old Real Madrid player was asked what he would want to do outside football.
  Bellingham said, “I’d love to be in a movie.
  “People always ask me, ‘What’s the thing I’d want to do out of football?’ – and I never reall
  
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• Ronaldo says ‘won’t make rash decisions’ following last World Cup game

  07-07-2026 10:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo said that he won’t rush into a decision about his future following Portugal’s exit to Spain in his last World Cup match on Monday.The 41-year-old Portugal great said on the eve of the last-16 encounter, which his team lost 1-0, that this was his final World Cup.Asked afterwards about what comes next, he said: “It was my last World Cup, yes, but I’ll have time to think about the rest, to be with my family, not make rash decisions, and just get on with lif
  
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• World Cup: Rooney criticises Bruno Fernandes, teammates over Ronaldo treatment

  07-07-2026 10:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney has criticised Portugal’s players following their exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accusing them of failing to make the most of Cristiano Ronaldo’s strengths.
  Rooney said Portugal’s players appeared more interested in keeping possession than creating scoring opportunities for their captain, despite having chances to deliver crosses into the penalty area.
  He singled out Bruno Fernandes, arguing that the midfielder did n
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Argentina vs Egypt match

  07-07-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina will continue the defence of their FIFA World Cup crown when they take on Egypt in a fascinating Round of 16 clash today, Tuesday.
  The South American champions face the Pharaohs at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) in Georgia, United States, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
  The fixture also brings together two of world football’s biggest stars as Lionel Messi leads Argentina against Egypt captain Mohamed Salah in one of the standout ties of the knockout stage.
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• Alalshikh: Joshua Vs Fury Timing Must Favour US Audience

  07-07-2026 08:48 via completesports.com
  
  Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh has revealed that the highly anticipated heavyweight mega-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could take place at Wembley Stadium in London, but only if local authorities allow a late-night start time to accommodate the crucial American TV viewership on Netflix. While the original contracts for the fighters stipulate a UK [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Ghana Unveil Provisional Squad

  07-07-2026 08:21 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Kim Lars Björkegren has named a provisional Black Queens squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Björkegren assembled a squad that combines foreign-based professionals with standout home-based players. Captain Portia Boakye, Grace Asantewaa, Evelyn Badu, Jennifer Cudjoe, Princella Adubea, Doris Boaduwaa, Stella Nyamekye and Alice Kusi are among the senior [...]
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• Belgium thrash USA 4-1; set up Spain showdown

  07-07-2026 07:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Fired-up Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shuddering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain.Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth to settle a last-16 clash that had been overshadowed by the pre-match uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun.Balogun, named in US coach Mauricio Pochettino’s starting line-up after
  
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• World Cup 2026: US Lost To A Better Team –Balogun Reacts To Belgium’s Victory

  07-07-2026 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  Following a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Folarin Balogun has disclosed that the USA lost to a better team. The highly anticipated Round of 16 match in Seattle was preceded by immense off-field controversy. Recall that Balogun had received a red card in the previous [...]
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• Troost-Ekong: World Cup Miss Must Inspire Super Eagles Revival

  07-07-2026 07:50 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has described Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a major disappointment. Troost-Ekong said the setback should serve as an important lesson for the team, insisting the Super Eagles must make the necessary adjustments to return to football’s biggest stage. The Super Eagles missed out [...]
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• World Cup: I’m leaving with a clear conscience – Ronaldo

  07-07-2026 07:47 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that his conscience is clear following Portugal’s exit from the FIFA 2026 World Cup after their 1-0 loss to Spain on Monday.
  Ronaldo, 41, who revealed before the game that it was his last World Cup, was asked what comes next following his nation’s elimination.
  “It was my last World Cup, yes, but I’ll have time to think about the rest, to be with my family, not make rash decisions, and just get on with life,” the Portugal captain said.
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