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• Cape Verde captain under investigation for rape

  29-06-2026 02:25 via thesun.ng
  
  Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is reportedly under investigation after he was accused of raping a team translator earlier this year.
  Mendes is currently leading the Cape Verde team at the World Cup, where the African nation sprung a surprise by qualifying for the knock-out stages of the competition.
  The 36-year-old winger, who has played in each of their group matches, is said to be under investigation by police in New Zealand.
  Brazilian outlet Globo reported that Mendes was accused of sexually
  
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• Aston Villa Enter Race For Super Eagles Winger

  29-06-2026 16:34 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Millwall winger Femi Azeez, reports Completesports.com. Azeez has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the Sky Bet Championship following a superb 2025/26 campaign with the Lions. The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 34 league appearances. His outstanding displays [...]
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• Maresca Unveiled As Manchester City’s New Manager

  29-06-2026 15:48 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager. Maresca signed a three-year contract until summer 2029. it will mark the Italian third spell at Manchester City, and he arrives armed with a wealth of experience and success at elite level. Maresca Ready For A Fresh Start “Manchester City is a [...]
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• Fairplay ID vs Exchange ID: Understanding The Difference Before You Register

  29-06-2026 15:48 via completesports.com
  
  For those who are going to create a new account in Fairplay online service, it is crucial to know the main difference between a Fairplay id and an Exchange ID before starting registration process. Both of the accounts may seem similar to beginners, however, there is a significant difference in them that you should know [...]
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• Havertz Hits Back At Lineker’s Germany Criticism Ahead Paraguay Clash

  29-06-2026 15:22 via completesports.com
  
  Kai Havertz has reportedly responded to Gary Lineker’s claims of the current German side being one of the weakest in the nation’s history. Lineker, who won the golden boot in the 1986 World Cup was critical of Germany when he was discussing their prospects of winning this year’s Mundial. Lineker Blasts Germany Squad The former [...]
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• How Mbappe, Haaland, Messi And Kane Rose To Each Other’s Levels At The World Cup

  29-06-2026 15:11 via completesports.com
  
  The opening round of group games at the 2026 World Cup took a while to catch fire, with several of the favourites stuttering before they found their feet. Then the biggest names took over, one after another, each matching the last. Anyone who backed the stars early would have been rewarded inside the space of [...]
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• Enzo Maresca unveiled as new Man City manager

  29-06-2026 15:07 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City on Monday unveiled Italian Enzo Maresca as their new manager, taking over from Pep Guardiola.Maresca, 46, signed a three-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2029.
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• World Cup 2026: Williams Laments Bafana Bafana’s Lack Of Clinical Edge

  29-06-2026 14:41 via completesports.com
  
  Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes South Africa’s failure to convert their chances proved costly in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 defeat against Canada, reports Comppletesports.com. Hugo Broos’ side exited the competition in the Round of 32 following a slim 1-0 defeat to Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Stephen [...]
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• NBBF Unveils D’Tigers 12-Man Squad For FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers

  29-06-2026 14:29 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the 12-man D’Tigers squad that will represent Nigeria at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers (Window 3) which will take place in Luanda, Angola, from July 2–5, 2026. The qualifiers will be new Head Coach David Fizdale’s first task since being appointed as the handler of [...]
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• The Teams That Shocked Everyone At The 2026 World Cup

  29-06-2026 13:25 via completesports.com
  
  Spain held by Cape Verde, Uruguay pushed to a draw, and Norway outplayed expectations – the 2026 World Cup has already flipped predictions upside down. The expanded 48-team format specifically benefits well-organized, defensively compact sides from outside traditional football powers, especially African underdogs who have shown they can compete with elite nations. Instead, it has [...]
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• Tennis players end Wimbledon prize-money protest

  29-06-2026 12:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over perceived low prize money at Wimbledon, their representatives said Monday.The players had said they would limit their press conferences to 15 minutes for the first week of Wimbledon, expanding a similar protest for pre-tournament media duties at the French Open in May.Players have claimed they are currently only paid 15 percent of the revenue from the Slams, asking for 22 percent ins
  
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• World Cup: 5 teams to look out for in knockout stages

  29-06-2026 12:38 via thesun.ng
  
  As the 2026 FIFA World Cup progresses into the knockout stages, all eyes are on powerhouses expected to make it to the finals. 
  A late lone goal was enough for co-hosts Canada to see off South Africa in the first round of 32 clash at the ongoing World Cup on Sunday night.
  The fiercely-contested encounter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, ended 1-0 to Canada, with the decisive strike coming in the 92nd minute.
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• Argentine footballer’s family killed in Venezuela earthquakes

  29-06-2026 12:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The wife and two children of Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo have died after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, his team said on Sunday.Trejo, who plays for Club Sport Maritimo La Guaira, a second-division team in Venezuela, had searched for his wife Yanina and children Aaron and Ainhoa in the rubble for three days before rescue workers recovered their bodies, US media reported.“Club Sport Maritimo La Guaira deeply mourns the irreparable loss of our player’s wife and child
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Germany vs Paraguay match

  29-06-2026 11:08 via thesun.ng
  
  Germany enter the knockout match after finishing top of Group E, scoring freely despite ending the group stage with a defeat to Ecuador.Paraguay progressed as one of the best third-placed teams after a resilient group-stage campaign. Both teams face off in what is expected to be a thrilling knockout match.
  Match details
  Date: Monday, June 29, 2026Kick-off: 9:30 p.m. (Nigerian time)Venue: Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
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  Germany entered the knockout stage with confidence af
  
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• World Cup 2026: Broos Reflects Proudly On South Africa’s Campaign

  29-06-2026 10:42 via completesports.com
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has said his players can be proud of their performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Bafana Bafana bowed out of the competition following a heart-breaking stoppage time 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Canada in a Round of 32 encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Broos [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Brazil vs Japan match

  29-06-2026 10:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Brazil and Japan will battle for a place in the Round of 16 when they face off in one of the standout fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32.
  The knockout encounter will take place at NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium) in Houston, Texas, with the five-time world champions aiming to continue their title quest, while Japan seek another famous upset on football’s biggest stage.
  The winner will advance to face either Côte d’Ivoire or Norway in the Round of 16.
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Must Deliver Perfect Performance To Beat France –Gyokeres

  29-06-2026 09:56 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres has disclosed that the team must deliver an almost perfect defensive performance to upset heavy favourites France in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. Sweden reached the knockout stage by finishing third in Group F. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Sweden Capable Of Beating France –Larsson Speaking from the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Korea President Demands Investigation After National Team’s Group Stage Exit

  29-06-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  
  South Korea president, Lee Jae Myung, has officially called for a formal inquiry into the team’s failing performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team had hoped they could still go through to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but that hope was quashed on Saturday. The early exit [...]
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• Sunderland reject Chelsea’s £8m bid for Granit Xhaka

  29-06-2026 08:53 via thesun.ng
  
  Chelsea have suffered an early setback in their pursuit of Granit Xhaka after Sunderland rejected an initial £8 million offer for the experienced midfielder, insisting their captain is not available for transfer at any price.
  The Premier League newcomers reportedly dismissed the proposal as “insulting”, making it clear they have no intention of negotiating with Chelsea or any other club over the Switzerland international.
  Chelsea’s interest in Xhaka is believed to have be
  
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• Lewandowski agrees deal to join MLS side Chicago Fire

  29-06-2026 08:45 via thesun.ng
  
  Poland captain Robert Lewandowski is set to continue his career in Major League Soccer after agreeing a move to Chicago Fire, with the transfer expected to be finalised next week.
  According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the veteran striker has reached an agreement with the MLS club after travelling to Chicago two weeks ago, where he held talks with senior club officials. He is expected to sign his contract early next week before being officially unveiled.
  The move will bring one of Europe&
  
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• South Korea coach resigns after World Cup exit, public backlash

  29-06-2026 08:33 via thesun.ng
  
  South Korea head coach Hong Myung-Bo has stepped down following the country’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing an end to a reign that had come under intense criticism from supporters and government officials.
  Hong’s resignation comes days after South Korea crashed out in the group stage, finishing third in Group A behind Mexico and South Africa despite opening the tournament with a 2-1 victory over Czechia. Consecutive 1-0 defeats to Mexico and South Africa e
  
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• Argentine Footballer’s Wife, Two Children Found Dead After Venezuela Earthquakes

  29-06-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  An Argentine footballer who features for a Venezuelan second division team has lost his wife and two children after last week’s earthquakes, the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century, CNN reports. Lucas Trejo, who plays for Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira, had spent much of the last three days combing through rubble [...]
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• Hardest day of my life – Ruben Neves recounts Diogo Jota’s death 

  29-06-2026 08:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal midfielder, Rúben Neves has again publicly remembered and spoken emotionally about the death of his close friend and compatriot, Diogo Jota, calling the day he learnt of the tragedy the hardest of his life.
  Jota, the Liverpool and Portugal forward, and his brother André Silva, a 25-year-old professional footballer, died in a car crash in the early hours of July 3, 2025, near Cernadilla in the province of Zamora, northwestern Spain.
  The pair were driving a Lamborghini Hurac
  
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• World Cup 2026: Jordaan Commends Bafana Bafana Despite Round Of 32 Exit

  29-06-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan has said Bafana Bafana can hold their head high despite the disappointing defeat to Canada, Completesports.com reports. Hugo Broos’ side bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a heart-breaking stoppage time 1-0 defeat to tournament co-hosts Canada in a Round of 32 match played at the Los Angeles [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Brazil Must Treat Japan With Utmost Respect –Marquinhos

  29-06-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil captain Marquinhos has warned his team to treat Japan with the utmost respect in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. Speaking in the official pre-match press conference in Houston, he stated that the group stage is over and that a new tournament begins, specifically citing Japan’s historic 3-2 friendly victory over [...]
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• Amusan clinches Paris Diamond League title

  29-06-2026 07:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Tobi Amusan won the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday in 12.28 seconds, equalling her season’s best time.
  The Nigerian triumphed over American competitors Grace Stark (second in 12.38s) and Alaysha Johnson (third in 12.39s).
  Amusan had a strong finish after reeling in Nadine Visser, who had gained an early lead, before breaking away from the field to earn a comfortable victory.
  It was the third time the 28-year-old had clocked 12.28s this season, having recor
  
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• Why I didn’t rest Ronaldo against Colombia –Portugal coach

  29-06-2026 02:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal football team head coach Roberto Martinez completely dismissed suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo should have been rested for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Colombia on Sunday.There were some chatter among fans and experts that Ronaldo should have been rested just like Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland. However, Martinez called such comparisons “childish” and said that the Portugal superstar is fully capable of playing every minute. Ronaldo’s performance
  
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• Clarke resigns in wake of Scotland’s exit

  29-06-2026 02:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Scotland are looking for a new head coach after Steve Clarke stepped down from his post on Sunday following their exit from the 2026 World Cup.
  The Scots mustered three points from nine in Group C to end up behind Brazil and Morocco, with a minus three-goal difference, but it was not enough to secure a place among the eight best third-placed teams who move through to the last 32 of the competition.
  A statement on the national team’s official Twitter account read: “Scotland men’
  
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• Man Utd ends pursuit for Osimhen

  29-06-2026 02:24 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United appear to have finally closed the door on a long-standing pursuit of Victor Osimhen despite his explosive form in Turkey, according to reports. The Nigerian international remains one of Europe’s most feared marksmen, but financial realities at Old Trafford are dictating a different path for the Red Devils’ recruitment team.
  For years, the prospect of Osimhen leading the line at Old Trafford has been a recurring dream for the United faithful. However, that dream appe
  
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• AC Milan receives ₦23bn bid for Chukwueze

  29-06-2026 02:23 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze could be set for another big move this summer after Turkish giants Trabzonspor reportedly submitted a €15 million (about ₦23 billion) offer to AC Milan for the Nigerian winger, Soccernet.ng reports.
  Trabzonspor are deep in the process of rebuilding their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season after already completing eight signings. The club now wants to strengthen its attack and believes Chukwueze is the right player to improve the right wing.
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