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• Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic steps down

  09-07-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic has stepped down after nine years in ‌charge, the Croatian Football Federation ‌said on Wednesday, less ‌than a week after ‌his side’s exit from the ‌2026 World Cup following a 2-1 loss to ‌Portugal in the Round of ‌32.
  Under Dalic’s tenure, Croatia finished ​runners-up at the 2018 World Cup and ​third in the 2022 edition in Qatar, but the team ​exited the tournament without a medal this time around.
  
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• AC Milan Boss Amorim Rules Out Summer Exit For Chukwueze

  09-07-2026 14:39 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Samuel Chukwueze will remain at the club for the 2026/27 season, putting an end to speculation over the Nigerian winger’s future. Chukwueze spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Premier League side Fulham, where he contributed three goals and four assists in 26 appearances across all competitions. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Nobody can question referees’ integrity’ — FIFA refereeing chief Collina

  09-07-2026 14:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeFIFA’s head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, has firmly rejected allegations of bias in Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that “nobody can question” the integrity or independence of the tournament’s match officials.According to Reuters, Collina made the remarks in an interview published on FIFA’s official website on Thursday, responding to complaints from the Egyptian Football Association,
  
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• Ex-Manchester City Star Backs England To Win World Cup 2026

  09-07-2026 14:26 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester City star Gareth Barry has backed England to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. He made this known on the backdrop of the Three Lions’ thrilling 3-2 victory against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the round of 16 of the tournament. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Why Kane Will Outshine Haaland –Rogers In [...]
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• Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over ban

  09-07-2026 13:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Russian athletics federation announced Thursday they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) challenging World Athletics extending the blanket ban on their track and field athletes.“Russian Athletics notes that World Athletics’ decision affects the fundamental interests of athletics in Russia and restricts Russian athletes’ right to compete, on grounds that Russian Athletics considers discriminatory,” read the federation’s statement.World Athlet
  
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• Xabi Alonso resumes as Chelsea coach

  09-07-2026 13:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaXabi Alonso has resumed duty as the new coach of Chelsea Football Club following his appointment in May.The 44-year-old Spaniard joins the London club with the experience of managing clubs like Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid.The appointment fills the vacuum created by the sacking of Liam Rosenior.Chelsea will hope to bank on the experience of Alonso to bounce back from a mediocre campaign last season that saw them miss out of Europe — finishing 10th in the Premier Leag
  
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• Burna Boy to perform at first-ever World Cup final halftime show

  09-07-2026 13:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy will join a star-studded lineup featuring Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show.FIFA announced on Wednesday that the historic 11-minute performance will take place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium.Justin Bieber will co-headline the show alongside Madonna, Shakira and South Korean pop group BTS.“The FIFA World Cup brings the world together in a w
  
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco Suffer Major Injury Blow Ahead Quarterfinal Clash With France

  09-07-2026 12:40 via completesports.com
  
  Morocco will be without key player Ismael Saibari as they try to avenge their defeat by France in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. Saibari scored in each of his side’s group games, with goals in a 1-1 draw with Brazil, 1-0 win against Scotland and 4-2 victory against Haiti. The 25-year-old, who has [...]
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• NPFL: Boboye Sets High Standards For Bendel Insurance Ahead New Season

  09-07-2026 11:42 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance technical adviser Kennedy Boboye has challenged his players to raise their performance levels as the club targets a stronger finish than last term. The Benin Arsenals ended the 2025/26 campaign in fifth position with 56 points, narrowly missing out on a top-three finish and a place in continental competition. With the club setting [...]
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• Okoye, Cardi B Spotted Together At Paris Fashion Week

  09-07-2026 11:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was spotted together with US rapper Cardi B at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week. According to TMZ, the Nigerian international was filmed helping Cardi B to her seat amid flashing cameras. Okoye Meets Cardi B At Paris Fashion Week The pair appeared relaxed as they [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about France vs Morocco quarter-final match

  09-07-2026 11:19 via thesun.ng
  
  France and Morocco will renew their growing rivalry in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals today, Thursday.
  The two nations return to the global stage four years after France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
  This time, a place in the last four is at stake as the Atlas Lions seek revenge against one of the tournament favourites.
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  The match will be played today, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts. Kick-off i
  
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• American Samoa: From 31-0 To Competitive Football

  09-07-2026 11:16 via completesports.com
  
  On 11 April 2001, Australia beat American Samoa 31-0 in a 2002 World Cup qualifier. It remains the largest winning margin in the history of international football. The match prompted FIFA to rethink how it seeded qualifying rounds for smaller nations, and it eventually inspired the film Next Goal Wins, directed by Taika Waititi. The [...]
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• Argentina World Cup Update: Cape Verde Next After Jordan And Algeria Wins As 8 Ball Strike Cup Heats Up

  09-07-2026 11:10 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina’s run in the World Cup 2026 is heating up again as they head into a Round of 32 matchup against Cape Verde, coming off solid wins against Jordan and Algeria. In this article, we’ll look at how Argentina is shaping up going into the knockout stage, what fans can expect next, and how the [...]
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• Expanded World Cup; same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finals

  09-07-2026 10:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams has offered more of a chance to continents that were previously underrepresented at the tournament, but a glance at the quarter-final line-up tells a familiar tale.Six of the countries in the last eight are European, with the exceptions being Lionel Messi’s Argentina, the reigning champions, and Morocco.With France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway and Switzerland still in contention, there could be an all-European semi-final line-up, like in 2018
  
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• Barcelona Submit Bid To Sign Adeyemi

  09-07-2026 10:43 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona have submitted an official bid to Borussia Dortmund to sign Karim Adeyemi this summer. While a full transfer agreement has not been completely finalized, the 24-year-old winger has reportedly agreed on personal terms and has clearly communicated that Barcelona is his only desired destination. Read Also:PSG Set €150m Price Tag For Arsenal, Liverpool Target [...]
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• We’re Not Influenced By Anyone — Collina Defends Officials Amid World Cup Controversy

  09-07-2026 10:07 via completesports.com
  FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that referees cannot be influenced by anyone as controversy continues to surround several decisions during the tournament, including the contentious Round of 16 clash between Argentina and Egypt. Speaking to FIFA (via [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why Kane Will Outshine Haaland –Rogers

  09-07-2026 09:52 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers says he’s confident Harry Kane will outshine Erling Haaland ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final clash between England and Norway in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Kane has cemented himself as a lethal finisher, scoring 6 goals in the tournament so far. He serves as a complete playmaker, linking [...]
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• Saibari ruled out of Morocco’s World Cup quarter-final clash with France

  09-07-2026 09:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed on Wednesday that Ismael Saibari will miss the team’s World Cup quarter-final encounter with France.
  “Everyone is 100 percent fit except Saibari. This game comes too soon for him but I hope he is not out for the rest of the competition,” Ouahbi told reporters ahead of Thursday’s last-eight showdown at the Gillette Stadium near Boston.
  Saibari, who has just joined Bayern Munich from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on a five-year de
  
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• U-17 WWCQ: Benin Coach Azonsou Vows To Fight For Historic Qualification Against Flamingos

  09-07-2026 09:35 via completesports.com
  
  Benin U-17 women’s head coach Idah Azonsou is targeting a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Young Amazons lost 3-2 to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg in Ikenne last weekend. Azonsou’s side will host their neighbours in the reverse fixture at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo [...]
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• Morocco’s Saibari to miss France World Cup quarter-final

  09-07-2026 09:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Morocco star Ismael Saibari will miss his team’s World Cup quarter-final showdown with France, coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed on Wednesday.“Everyone is 100 percent fit except Saibari. This game comes too soon for him but I hope he is not out for the rest of the competition,” Ouahbi told reporters ahead of Thursday’s last-eight showdown at the Gillette Stadium near Boston.Saibari, who has just joined Bayern Munich from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on a five-year deal for
  
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• PSG Set €150m Price Tag For Arsenal, Liverpool Target Barcola

  09-07-2026 08:54 via completesports.com
  
  PSG have set a €150m price tag on France international winger Bradley Barcola according to a report from L’Equipe(via Get Football News France). The former Olympique Lyonnais winger could be on his way out of the French capital with PSG expected to agree on a €100m+ transfer fee with RB Leipzig to sign Yan Diomandé. [...]
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• European Union Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Infantino After Balogun Red Card Scandal

  09-07-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  
  Over 70 European lawmakers have called for an investigation into FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino regarding the principle of political neutrality, talkSPORT reports. Infantino has faced huge backlash in recent days, following the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ban ahead of the USA’s round of 16 World Cup exit to Belgium. US [...]
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• Iheanacho, Celtic Discuss New Contract

  09-07-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  
  Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has said the club are pursuing a deal to re-sign Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho joined the Hoops on a free transfer last summer after leaving Spanish club Sevilla. The 29-year-old signed a one-year contract with Celtic, with the club holding an option to extend it by a further [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Norway Must Watch Out For Rice –Odegaard Warns

  09-07-2026 07:14 via completesports.com
  
  Norway star Martin Odegaard has warned his teammates to keep an eye on England midfielder Declan Rice ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final showdown in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The two Arsenal stars will temporarily set aside their club camaraderie as Norway seeks to achieve another upset after their unexpected Round of 16 victory over [...]
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• Osimhen suffers Ill-health

  09-07-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  •Eagles star rejoins Gala teammates Friday
  By Rasaq Oboirien
  Nigeria and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen is back in Turkey but failed to be part of the team’s first training.
  According to Turkish football pundit Sergen Dağ, on his X app handle (formerly Twitter), the Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen suffered ill-health while on a season break in Nigeria.
  Osimhen, who arrived in Turkey, was missing in Galatasaray’s first training session of the new season, held a
  
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• World Cup 2026: Quarter-final Battles Begin as Messi, recovering Mbappé Lead Cast Live on SuperSport

  09-07-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  The race for FIFA World Cup 2026 glory enters its decisive stage this week as eight nations battle for four semi-final places, with football’s biggest stars and one of the tournament’s greatest surprise packages set to take centre stage live on SuperSport.
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi, France forward Kylian Mbappé, Norway striker Erling Haaland and England captain Harry Kane headline a quarter-final lineup that also features the tournament’s last remaining African repr
  
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• NUJ honours Sanusi as Media Games Ambassador

  09-07-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has honoured the Chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Prince Lanre Sanusi, with the Media Games Ambassador award in recognition of his contributions to grassroots development and responsive governance.
  The honour was presented on Tuesday at the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Secretariat in Lagos by members of the NUJ Lagos State Executive Council and the Media Games Committee led by its Chairman, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi.
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• Norway doctor confirms players now healthy

  09-07-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Norway were reportedly hit by a sickness bug this week ahead of their World Cup clash with England.
  Reports claimed this week that tensions in the Norway camp were high as several players were not being totally fit for the Quarter Final clash against the Three Lions.Manager Stale Solbakken who was spotted coughing violently while speaking to the press opened up on the illnesses this week as fans began to grow worried.Solbakken said: “Really, only Jorgen (Strand Larsen) has had a fever, tho
  
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• Martinez departs as Portugal head coach

  09-07-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on Wednesday confirmed the departure of ​national team coach Roberto Martinez ‌following the expiry of his contract.
  “The Portuguese Football Federation announces that it ​officially ended its contractual relationship ​with the National Team Coach, Roberto Martinez, and his coaching staff ​this Wednesday,” the FPF said in ​a statement.
  The announcement came two days after Martinez said he would be leaving the
  
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• Egypt files complaint to FIFA after Argentina loss

  09-07-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  • Wants referee kicked out
   
  The Egyptian Football Association says it has asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina out of the tournament.
  The EFA said it had lodged a complaint with football’s world governing body and wants an investigation into “double standards” of officiating in the game in Atlanta.
  With Egypt leading 1-0 in the second half, the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled out a goal by Mostafa Zico after Eg
  
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