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• Dyer: Bowen Has No Plan To Leave West Ham

  13-07-2026 16:09 via completesports.com
  Lifelong West Ham fan Danny Dyer has disclosed that his son-in-law, Jarrod Bowen, plans to stay with the club following their relegation to the Championship. Bowen’s consistent performances had drawn significant attention from clubs like Liverpool and Aston Villa, who were monitoring his availability. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I’ve Played Against Everyone Except England –Messi [...]
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• World Cup: Spain name unchanged XI for semi-final against France

  14-07-2026 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final clash with France.De la Fuente has kept faith with the team that defeated Belgium 2-1 in Friday’s quarter-final in Los Angeles.Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz gets the nod ahead of Barcelona’s Pedri to partner Rodri at the base of the Spanish midfield.Lamine Yamal takes his usual position on the right wing, with Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena on the opposite flank
  
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• AIK Invite Nigerian Youngster To Train With First Team

  14-07-2026 19:42 via completesports.com
  
  Swedish top-flight club AIK have invited promising Nigerian winger Emmanuel Oluwafemi Olawore to train with their senior squad this week as they assess him ahead of a potential transfer. Olawore, 19, is currently contracted to fellow Swedish club Umeå FC, where he has impressed since joining earlier this year. Confirming the development, AIK announced on [...]
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• EPL: Why I signed for Chelsea instead of Liverpool – Xabi Alonso

  14-07-2026 19:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said that timing was a key factor in his decision to join the Blues instead of Liverpool.
  Alonso spent five seasons at Liverpool between 2004 and 2009.
  Chelsea appointed him as their permanent manager in May this year.
  Just two weeks later, Liverpool parted ways with Arne Slot and named Andoni Iraola as his successor.
  Speaking to BBC Sport, Alonso explained why he chose to take charge of Chelsea instead of returning to Liverpool.
  “Well, it is about timings,&
  
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• Balogun admits Trump’s intervention made life harder for US team

  14-07-2026 19:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Folarin Balogun admitted Tuesday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump intervened put added pressure on the US team.Balogun said in an interview with CBS he was “definitely in shock” when he was sent off for treading on the foot of a Bosnia-Herzegovina defender in his side’s 2-0 group-stage win.“When something is not intentional it should never be a red card,” he said.But days before the next match, the last-16 knockout g
  
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• ‘France has no skin colour’ — Spain apologises over ex-PM’s remarks

  14-07-2026 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSpain has apologised to France after former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked a racism row by questioning the “Frenchness” of France’s national football team ahead of Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final.According to Reuters, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares told his French counterpart that Rajoy’s comments were “intolerable” and did not represent the views of the overwhelming majority of Spaniards.“It’s a
  
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• World Cup 2026: England Must Not Focus Only On Messi –Terry Warns

  14-07-2026 18:04 via completesports.com
  Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash between England and Argentina, former Chelsea captain John Terry warned that the Three Lions can’t only focus on Lionel Messi. Terry acknowledged Messi’s magic but emphasized that Argentina boasts an experienced squad, while stating that England’s squad is better than the reigning world champions. Read Also:World [...]
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• England won’t be drawn into Argentina World Cup rivalry – Kane

  14-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday.The history of matches between the nations is peppered with incidents, set against a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, known in Spanish as the Malvinas, in the South Atlantic Ocean.The most storied encounter between the teams was a 2-1 victory for Argentina at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico featuring two goals from Diego M
  
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• Arsenal agree Leandro Trossard sale to Besiktas after EPL title triumph

  14-07-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Belgian forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.The 31-year-old joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023 and became an important member of Mikel Arteta’s squad. Last season, he helped the Gunners end their 22-year wait for the Premier League title, scoring six goals in 31 league appearances, including a dramatic late winner against West Ham in May.Trossard ma
  
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• Super Falcons To Face Ghana In Pre- WAFCON Friendly

  14-07-2026 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face the Black Queens of Ghana in a friendly match as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The friendly encounter will hold at the Stade el Arbi Zaouli, Casablanca on Saturday. Super Falcons Set Up Camp In Casablanca Justine Madugu’s side opened camp [...]
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• Super Eagles Defender Agrees Personal Terms With Fulham

  14-07-2026 16:29 via completesports.com
  Premier League club Fulham have reached an agreement on personal terms with Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu as they step up their pursuit of the highly-rated centre-back. The Cottagers have made Nwaiwu one of their priority defensive targets this summer and remain determined to secure his signature despite encountering resistance from Turkish Super Lig side [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Arsenal Reach Agreement With Beşiktaş For Permanent Transfer Of Trossard.

  14-07-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  Premier League champions Arsenal have confirmed Leandro Trossard is moving to Turkish giants Besiktas. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement released on their official website on Tuesday. According to Arsenal, Trossard has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical. “We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas [...]
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• Mbappe Not On Same Level With Ronaldo, Messi –Man United Legend

  14-07-2026 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has disclosed that Kylian Mbappé will never reach the legendary heights of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. Yorke stated that while Mbappé is a phenomenal player with remarkable goal-scoring numbers, the era of dominance established by Ronaldo and Messi over the last two decades is unprecedented. Read Also:World Cup 2026: [...]
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• ‘You’re trying to create division,’ Kane slams journalist over Tuchel-Bellingham row

  14-07-2026 14:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has accused a television journalist of attempting to create division within the national team following Jude Bellingham’s viral response to manager Thomas Tuchel’s criticism after their World Cup victory over Norway.Bellingham had been asked by ITV reporter Gabriel Clarke to react to Tuchel’s post-match assessment after England’s 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the Round of 16.Tuchel had described his players as “lucky” and critic
  
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• FBI labels England vs Argentina ‘highest risk’ World Cup match

  14-07-2026 14:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina has been classified as the tournament’s highest-risk fixture, prompting heightened security measures involving the FBI, FIFA and local law enforcement.Officials from the FBI, FIFA and police met on Monday to assess potential security threats surrounding Wednesday night’s clash in Atlanta, with particular attention given to the long-standing rivalry between the two nations and the possibility of tensions spilling over among suppo
  
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• World Cup: Memorabilia auction to raise millions for global education

  14-07-2026 13:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Football fans and collectors around the world will have the opportunity to own some of the most iconic items from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA, Christie’s and Global Citizen announced a landmark charity auction aimed at raising funds for global education initiatives.
  The online auction, titled One Goal, will run from July 22 to July 29, offering every item without a reserve price, meaning each lot will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of its final value.
  According to Christie
  
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• Spain Target First-Ever World Cup Win Against France

  14-07-2026 13:23 via completesports.com
  Spain and France will renew their rivalry when both heavyweights clash today (Tuesday) in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. To get to this stage of the tournament France were flawless in the group stage as they topped with nine points before seeing off Sweden (round of 32) Paraguay (round of 16) and [...]
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• World Cup final ball, halftime show outfits to be auctioned

  14-07-2026 13:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A sale of World Cup memorabilia, including a ball used in the final and outfits worn by performers at the halftime show, was announced Tuesday by New York auction house Christie’s.The week-long online auction begins on July 22 and raises funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to generate $100 million for children worldwide during the World Cup.Top items include a yellow crop top and trousers worn by Colombian pop singer Shakira in her music video for Dai D
  
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• LeBron James to appear in New York with NBA future unknown

  14-07-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  LeBron James is scheduled to appear in New York twice this week at Fanatics Fest, a sports fan gathering where he could speak about his uncertain NBA future.The 41-year-old NBA all-time scoring leader has said he will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers but wants to play a 24th season with another club.James’s agent, Rich Paul, has indicated top contending teams for his client next season include Miami and hometown Cleveland, clubs he has led to NBA titles in the past, plus Phi
  
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Determined To Secure AFCON Spot — Maikaba

  14-07-2026 12:52 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has declared that his team must be ready to work hard if they are to achieve success at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship. The regional tournament will also serve as the qualifying competition for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, with the top teams earning places at [...]
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• Real Madrid, Barca Liga starts delayed

  14-07-2026 12:49 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s first La Liga game in charge of Real Madrid in his second spell at the club will be away at Espanyol on August 22 after Los Blancos’ original opener was pushed back on Tuesday.Madrid were due to host Real Sociedad on the opening weekend of the season but La Liga have moved that game to August 26.Champions Barcelona will now begin their season at Elche on August 23, with their original opener at home against Athletic Bilbao also delayed until August 27.La Liga made th
  
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• The Teams That Shocked Everyone At The 2026 World Cup | Biggest Upsets So Far

  14-07-2026 12:09 via completesports.com
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already delivered incredible surprises, with underdogs proving they belong on football’s biggest stage. Cape Verde stunned Spain with a historic draw, Australia exceeded expectations, Ghana frustrated England, and Norway emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest dark horses. With the new 48-team format creating more opportunities for surprises, this [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE — World Cup 2026: African Teams Impressed, But Super Eagles Would Have Done Better — Kalika

  14-07-2026 12:08 via completesports.com
  
  Simon Kalika, a Dutch coach and former Flying Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach during the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in the Netherlands, as well as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, has applauded the performances of African teams at the ongoing World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. However, Kalika insists that Nigeria’s [...]
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• Anelka: Why I Was Expelled From France Squad At World Cup 2010

  14-07-2026 11:04 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka has reflected on his infamous 18-match ban, which he received after a furious dressing-room altercation with France manager Raymond Domenech during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Domenech allegedly substituted the striker at halftime against Mexico, leading to a heated X-rated exchange. Read Also:World Cup 2026: ‘We Can Beat [...]
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• Aston Villa move to hijack Newcastle deal for Swiss World Cup star Manzambi

  14-07-2026 10:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeAston Villa have entered the race to sign Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi, with Unai Emery’s side working to hijack Newcastle United’s proposed £50 million move for one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.According to the BBC, Newcastle had appeared to be leading the race for the 20-year-old Freiburg midfielder, but Villa have now intensified efforts to lure the highly-rated Swiss international to Villa Park.The deal, if completed, would
  
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• Spain ‘favourites’ says France coach ahead of World Cup semi-final

  14-07-2026 09:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus’ blockbuster semi-final against the European champions.France take on Spain at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday in a match widely seen as a collision of the best two teams in the tournament.While Deschamps’ side have lit up the World Cup with a string of scintillating performances, Spain’s campaign has built momentum gradually following a shock 0-0
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about France vs Spain semi-final match

  14-07-2026 09:39 via thesun.ng
  
  France and Spain will renew one of football’s fiercest rivalries when they battle for a place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The European giants meet in a blockbuster semi-final after impressive runs through the tournament, with both nations just one victory away from another appearance in football’s biggest showpiece.
  France are aiming to reach a third consecutive World Cup final, while Spain are chasing their first appearance in the final since lifting the trophy in South
  
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• World Cup: We don’t fear France, we’re European champions – Yamal

  14-07-2026 09:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal says his team has no fear ahead of the epic FIFA World Cup semi-final clash with France on Tuesday.
  Lamal, who celebrated his 19th birthday on Monday, ruffled some feathers after saying that France, rather than Spain, ought to be “afraid” given recent defeats against La Roja.
  Speaking during a press conference, the Spanish prodigy addressed his earlier comment, insisting that Spain are European champions.
  “I was asked if I was afraid of France, an
  
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• Thiaw’s salary demands led to World Cup downfall, says Senegal FA

  14-07-2026 09:17 via thesun.ng
  
  The president of the Senegalese Football Federation said on Monday that the national team’s World Cup campaign was overshadowed by internal tensions after head coach Pape Thiaw demanded a salary increase.
  Thiaw was dismissed on Sunday, days after Senegal’s 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32 on July 1 ending the team’s World Cup campaign.
  “There was a breakdown in trust between Pape Thiaw and us”, FSF president Abdoulaye Fall told a press conference in Dakar, c
  
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• World Cup 2026: Other Teams Will Be More Worried About Us —Madueke Speaks Ahead Argentina Clash

  14-07-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  Noni Madueke believes England have developed a fear factor at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after reaching the semi-finals for the fourth time in history. Thomas Tuchel’s men came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra-time on Saturday, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to set up a last-four clash with Argentina. The victory in [...]
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