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• Dessers Eager To Return After Injury Layoff

  06-07-2026 11:31 via completesports.com
  
  Cyriel Dessers is relishing the prospect of returning to competitive action after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international suffered an injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in January, an unfortunate setback that ruled him out for the remainder of the season. Dessers Ready For New Season The 31-year-old [...]
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• Trust Ancelotti to rebuild Brazil after World Cup exit — Cafu

  06-07-2026 19:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBrazil legend Cafu has urged the country to keep faith with head coach Carlo Ancelotti, insisting the Italian deserves time to rebuild the national team following its shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking a day after Brazil’s 2-1 Round of 16 defeat to Norway, Cafu said the country’s World Cup disappointment should mark the beginning of a new cycle rather than the end of Ancelotti’s tenure.“It’s not the end of the world. It’s th
  
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• I told Trump FIFA disciplinary body was independent – Infantino

  06-07-2026 18:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gianni Infantino said Monday he told Donald Trump that FIFA’s disciplinary body was independent when the president rang him about reviewing US World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card.“I explained that there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA’s independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies,” FIFA chief Infantino said in a statement.The u-turn over Balogun’s one-game suspension allows him to play
  
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• England’s Jordan Henderson set for wrist surgery after Mexico win

  06-07-2026 18:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEngland midfielder Jordan Henderson is expected to undergo surgery on the wrist he injured while celebrating his side’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico, raising doubts over his involvement in the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 36-year-old suffered the injury after appearing to fall awkwardly over the advertising hoardings during England’s celebrations at the Estadio Azteca following Sunday’s Round of 16 triumph.England manager Thomas Tuchel conf
  
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• World Cup 2026: Trump Confirms Asking FIFA To Review Balogun Ban

  06-07-2026 18:18 via completesports.com
  
  President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked FIFA to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Balogun, 25, was set to miss his side’s last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round. But Fifa made [...]
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• World Cup: Mexico coach Aguirre ‘proud but hurt’ after England defeat

  06-07-2026 18:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeMexico head coach Javier Aguirre says he is proud of his players despite admitting he was deeply hurt after their 3-2 defeat to England ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.According to ESPN, Aguirre described the Round of 16 loss at Estadio Azteca as a painful end to Mexico’s World Cup dream, while praising the spirit and unity of his squad.“I leave with mixed feelings. On one hand, proud of the family we built and very satisfied with the work done,”
  
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• AC Milan Job Bigger Than Man United –Amorim

  06-07-2026 18:07 via completesports.com
  
  New AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has disclosed that reviving the club is bigger than his tenure at Manchester United. Upon arriving in Milan to finalize his new role, the Portuguese coach admitted he originally intended to take on a smaller challenge after his Old Trafford departure but ultimately found the Rossoneri’s task to be [...]
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• England Star Out Of World Cup After Suffering Serious Injury

  06-07-2026 17:43 via completesports.com
  
  England have been dealt a major setback at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with midfielder Jordan Henderson ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after suffering a serious injury that will require surgery. The 36-year-old sustained the injury in bizarre fashion following England’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Mexico in the knockout stage. Henderson, who [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Adidas unveils official match ball for semifinals, final

  06-07-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  With less than two weeks remaining until the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adidas has unveiled the official match ball that will be used for the tournament’s final four matches.The special-edition Trionda will feature in both semi-finals, the third-place playoff and the World Cup final, replacing the version used during the earlier stages of the competition.While the original Trionda celebrated the tournament’s three co-hosts — Mexico, Canada and the United States &md
  
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• France appeal to FIFA to cancel Olise’s yellow card after Balogun case

  06-07-2026 17:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The French Football Federation (FFF) has appealed to FIFA to overturn the yellow card shown to Michael Olise during France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Olise, one of France’s standout performers at the tournament, was booked following an altercation with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza. Although Galarza fell to the ground clutching his face, television replays appeared to show the Bayern Munich forward only grabbing his opponent’
  
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• Brazil keep faith with Ancelotti despite shocking World Cup exit

  06-07-2026 17:31 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBrazil’s Football Confederation (CBF) has reaffirmed its confidence in head coach Carlo Ancelotti despite the Seleção’s stunning Round of 16 exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The five-time world champions suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Norway on Sunday, crashing out of the tournament in their earliest World Cup elimination since 1966.Despite the disappointing campaign, Brazil’s national team coordinator, Rodrigo Caetano, said the federation r
  
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• World Cup 2026: Two quarter-final fixtures confirmed

  06-07-2026 17:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England and Norway will meet in one of the quarter-final clashes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Three Lions edged past co-hosts Mexico in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter.A brace from Jude Bellingham and a strike from Harry Kane sealed a 3-2 victory for Thomas Tuchel’s men, booking their place in the last eight.Norway secured their quarter-final spot on Sunday with a shock 2-1 victory over Brazil. Erling Haaland scored both goals for the Scandinavian side, while Neymar’s effo
  
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• OFFICIAL: Finnish Record League Title Winners Sign Former Golden Eaglets Midfielder

  06-07-2026 17:03 via completesports.com
  
  Finland record league title winners HJK have announced the signing of former Golden Eaglets midfielder Qurib Adetola on a one-year contract. The club confirmed the signing in a statement on their official website on Monday. “HJK has signed an agreement with 18-year-old Nigerian player Qurib Adetola,” HJK wrote stated. “The Nigerian youth national team player [...]
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• Balogun: Trump confirms FIFA call, says ref has ‘suspect past’

  06-07-2026 16:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeUnited States President Donald Trump has disclosed that he personally requested a review by FIFA following the controversial red card shown to USA striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup, saying the governing body’s decision to revisit the incident was the right one, according to the BBC.Trump’s latest remarks come a day after he publicly thanked FIFA for suspending Balogun’s red card, a decision that cleared the forward to feature in the United
  
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• Mamelodi Sundowns Plot Move For Super Eagles Defender

  06-07-2026 16:36 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah is on the radar of South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, Completesports.com reports. Ndah is presently a free agent after leaving another South African club Stellenbosch FC following the expiration of his contract. The 28-year-old moved to Stellenbosch FC in the second half of last season after parting ways with Orlando Pirates. [...]
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• From Mussolini to Trump: Four times politics hit the World Cup

  06-07-2026 16:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US President Donald Trump’s phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker Folarin Balogun reviewed is the latest instance of political interference in the World Cup.Balogun is free to play later on Monday in the last-16 match with Belgium after world football’s governing body said the ban will be suspended for a year.AFP Sport highlights other examples at previous World Cups:1934 — Mussolini’s CupItaly’s Fascist dictat
  
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• Forest appoint Glasner as new manager

  06-07-2026 15:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nottingham Forest hired former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as their new manager on Monday.Glasner left Palace at the end of last season after leading them to UEFA Conference League glory.He also guided Palace to their first major silverware when they beat Manchester City in the 2025 FA Cup final.Glasner is Forest’s fifth manager in the last year after Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and Vitor Pereira.“I’m delighted to join Nottingham Forest as head coa
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 112: Yakubu Aiyegbeni Football Journey

  06-07-2026 14:53 via completesports.com
  
  Born on November 22, 1982, in Benin City, Edo State, Yakubu’s early life was marked by modest circumstances. His early football life was characterized by playing in the streets without any football shoes or boots, a necessity that defined his skill. When he was finally given shoes at his academy, he quickly took them off, [...]
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• Man in the news: How a family holiday made Folarin Balogun an American citizen

  06-07-2026 14:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeUnited States striker Folarin Balogun has become one of the biggest talking points at the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the controversy surrounding the suspension of his one-match ban.The 25-year-old, who has scored three goals for the tournament co-hosts, was initially ruled out of Tuesday’s Round of 16 clash against Belgium after receiving a straight red card during the USA’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina.However, FIFA, on Sunday, suspended the automatic
  
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• World Cup 2026: UEFA Slams FIFA’s Decision To Rescind Balogun’s Red Card

  06-07-2026 14:02 via completesports.com
  
  UEFA has slammed FIFA for an incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban. Following an intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, FIFA controversially lifted the suspension, allowing Balogun to play in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Belgium. Read Also:World Cup 2026: FIFA’s Reversal Of Balogun’s Red [...]
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• NPFL: Kano Pillars Begin Preparations For New Season, Aim For Strong Campaign

  06-07-2026 14:00 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars have officially commenced preparations for the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Sai Masu Gida held their first training session of pre-season at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Monday morning. The opening session was conducted by the club’s technical crew led by Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro, alongside Gambo Muhammad and [...]
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• Blatter questions ‘political power’ after Trump’s FIFA phone call

  06-07-2026 13:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday he questioned the football governing body’s decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card ban.Sources told AFP US President Donald Trump had called FIFA’s current chief Gianni Infantino to ask FIFA to review Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension.The 25-year-old is now free to face Belgium in the last 16 of the World Cup later on Monday, with his ban suspended for a year with no explanation given fr
  
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• UEFA accuses FIFA of undermining football over Balogun suspension reversal

  06-07-2026 13:11 via thesun.ng
  
  European football governing body UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA’s decision to reverse Folarin Balogun’s automatic suspension, warning that the move threatens the integrity, credibility and consistency of football’s disciplinary system.
  The row erupted after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee suspended for one year the one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun, making him eligible for Monday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium.
  
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• EPL: Tottenham complete signing of Tonali from Newcastle

  06-07-2026 13:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Tottenham have announced the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League side Newcastle United F.C. in a deal worth up to a club-record £100 million ($133.4 million).
  The 26-year-old becomes one of Tottenham’s biggest-ever signings as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
  “Sandro is a special player and a great signing for our club,” Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said. “He has the quality, pe
  
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• Why I did not take Brazil’s penalty against Norway – Vinicius

  06-07-2026 13:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazil’s hopes of ending their long wait for World Cup glory came to a painful end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to eliminate the five-time champions.
  The aftermath of the defeat was dominated by questions over why Vinicius Júnior did not take Brazil’s first-half penalty when the match was still goalless.Instead, Bruno Guimarães stepped up from the spot, but his effort was saved by Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyla
  
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• FIFA have ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve: UEFA

  06-07-2026 12:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA “crossed a red line” with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun’s one game ban for a year, European football’s governing body UEFA said on Monday.FIFA’s ruling, which came after the intervention of Donald Trump, permits Balogun to play in the co-hosts’ World Cup last 16 match with Belgium later on Monday.“Yesterday’s decision to suspend for a probationary period of a year the implementation of the one-match automatic s
  
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• Tottenham sign Tonali from Newcastle

  06-07-2026 12:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a deal that could go up to a club record £100 million ($133.4 million).“Sandro is a special player and a great signing for our club,” Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said of the 26-year-old.AFP
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• 2026 World Cup: What Neymar told Norway goalkeeper, Nyland during penalty kick

  06-07-2026 12:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Fresh details have emerged about the fiery exchange between Brazil forward Neymar and Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland during Brazil’s shock 2-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.Brazil, widely regarded as one of the favourites to win the tournament, crashed out after underdogs Norway staged a dramatic comeback, with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scoring a late brace to send the Europeans into the quarter-finals at the expense of the tournament’s most successful
  
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• Why Are E-Bikes Becoming Popular Among Outdoor Enthusiasts?

  06-07-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  
  Outdoor recreation is changing. People still want adventure, but they also want flexibility, comfort, and the ability to explore more without spending the entire day recovering from the effort. That shift helps explain the growing interest in e-bikes. They allow riders to cover greater distances, tackle challenging terrain, and spend more time enjoying the outdoors [...]
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• The Long-Term Benefits Of Installing New Siding For Exterior Home Protection

  06-07-2026 12:13 via completesports.com
  
  The exterior of a home is constantly exposed to changing weather conditions throughout the year. Rain, wind, sunlight, temperature fluctuations, and moisture all place stress on the structure over time. While roofing and windows often receive significant attention from homeowners, siding plays an equally important role in protecting the property from environmental damage. Siding serves [...]
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