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• England star hit with two-game ban

  10-07-2026 03:09 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA has banned England defender Jarell Quansah for two matches following his red card against Mexico.
  The England defender was due to miss the quarter-final with Norway in Miami.
  The FA were considering appealing that decision but FIFA have now extended the ban to two games, meaning Quansah will be unavailable for the semi-final as well, if England get that far.
  A statement on Thursday confirmed that “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed […] a 2-match suspension for a breach
  
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• Italy icon Maldini national team’s technical director

  12-07-2026 00:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Italian football icon Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) looking to rebuild after Italy’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.“Maldini has always been my target,” said newly-appointed FIGC president Giovanni Malago.“I felt he was the right person to oversee the FIGC’s technical sector — a role that encompasses not just the senior national team, but the entire youth national team setu
  
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• World Cup 2026: Spain Capable Of Beating France –De La Fuente

  11-07-2026 22:17 via completesports.com
  
  Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has disclosed that he is completely convinced his squad will beat France in their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash. Recall that Spain advanced on a winning goal by substitute Mikel Merino in the 88th minute of the quarterfinals at SoFi Stadium. La Roja conceded its only goal of [...]
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• England, Norway battle heat as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eight

  11-07-2026 22:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England and Norway were preparing to lock horns in a blockbuster World Cup quarter-final battle of elite strikers in Miami on Saturday set to be played in ferocious heat and humidity.The two European rivals face off at the Hard Rock Stadium in a match that kicks off at 5:00 pm local time (2200 GMT), with the winner facing a semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland.While the build-up has focused on the duel between in-form England striker Harry Kane and his Norway counterpart Erling Haaland,
  
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• Noskova Outclasses Muchova To Win Wimbledon Title

  11-07-2026 20:52 via completesports.com
  
  Czech youngster Linda Noskova was at her best form as she recovered from missing five championship points to beat Karolina Muchova in Saturday’s Wimbledon final. The 21-year-old ninth seed blew five championship points in the second set before holding her nerve to secure a 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory and her maiden Grand Slam trophy. Read [...]
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• Noskova defeats fellow Czech Muchova to win first Wimbledon title

  11-07-2026 20:34 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Linda Noskova won her first Wimbledon title in astonishing style on Saturday as the tearful Czech recovered from wasting five match points to beat Karolina Muchova in one of the most dramatic finals in All England Club history.Noskova, seeded ninth, appeared to be on the brink of a devastating loss when she broke down in tears after squandering those match points in the second set of a Centre Court classic.But the 21-year-old somehow regained her composure in a final with more twists than a Hol
  
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• President Federation Cup: El-Kanemi Warriors Beat Ikorodu City To Win Fourth Title

  11-07-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  El-Kanemi Warriors were crowned champions of the 2026 President Federation Cup after edging Ikorodu City 1-0 in a tense final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, on Saturday. The decisive moment came in the 13th minute when Muktar Ismail calmly converted from the penalty spot, a goal that ultimately separated the two sides in a [...]
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• World Cup: Morocco goalie says Messi ‘capable of producing miracles’

  11-07-2026 20:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou has expressed admiration for how Lionel Messi carried Argentina following a missed penalty against Egypt in the World Cup Round of 16, saying the 39-year-old is still “capable of producing miracles” despite his age.
  Despite missing a 21st-minute penalty, Messi scored once and provided an assist as Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday.
  Bounou was full of praise for the eight-time Ballon d’
  
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• World Cup 2026: Norway Must Learn To Control Possession Against England –Ajer

  11-07-2026 20:10 via completesports.com
  
  Norway defender Kristoffer Ajer has disclosed that the squad will approach their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash against England with a Brentford mentality, a mix of humility, collective spirit, and taking each match one step at a time. Despite being considered the underdogs against the tournament favorites, the Norwegian camp is riding high on [...]
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• South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25

  11-07-2026 19:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie said in a statement.“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents.”The minister did not disclose a cause of death.Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-yea
  
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• Flamingos Edge Benin To Book Place At 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup

  11-07-2026 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after securing a thrilling 5-3 victory over Benin Republic at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday. Akeem Busari’s side advanced 8-5 on aggregate, having won the first leg of the final qualifying round 3-2 in Ikenne. The Flamingos made a bright [...]
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• Arsenal Considering Re-signing Former Gunners Star

  11-07-2026 19:29 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are interested in re-signing Dinos Mavropanos after the Greece international was relegated with West Ham. Mavropanos, 28, is wanted by several clubs and could be sold as part of a fire sale at the London Stadium. The defender is no stranger to the Gunners, who bought him from Greek club PAS Giannina for £1.8million [...]
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• NPFL: Kano Pillars Unveil New Technical Adviser Ogunmodede

  11-07-2026 18:35 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars have unveiled their new technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede, Completesports.com reports. The 46-year-old was unveiled at the club’s secretariat by Chairman Ahmad Musbahu Garo on Saturday. The Sai Masu Gida recently appointed the young tactician as their new technical adviser, replacing Mohammed Babaganaru, who guided the club to safety last season. “We are delighted [...]
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• Benitez: Iraola Has Slight Edge Over Alonso In Premier League

  11-07-2026 18:17 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez believes newly appointed Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has an edge over Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso because of his established Premier League experience. While Benitez praised Alonso’s tactical intelligence and success at Bayer Leverkusen, he noted that Iraola’s prior three-year stint at Bournemouth makes his transition to a massive club [...]
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• Garnacho Absent From Chelsea Pre-season Training

  11-07-2026 18:12 via completesports.com
  
  Alejandro Garnacho has not joined up with the Chelsea squad for pre-season as the Premier League club actively look to sell the winger, BBC Sport reports. Chelsea began pre-season training on Thursday for those members of the first-team squad not at the World Cup, but Garnacho was absent from the sessions at Cobham. The situation [...]
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• Reigning champion Sinner to face revitalised Zverev in Wimbledon final

  11-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Reigning champion Jannik Sinner takes a 13-match Wimbledon winning streak into Sunday’s final at the All England Club against French Open winner Alexander Zverev, unbeaten in 13 Grand Slam ties.Sinner goes into the final as the firm favourite, having won his last nine meetings with Zverev, including four this year, but this will be their first clash since the German finally became a Grand Slam champion.The pair have been the stand-out players in men’s tennis since Carlos Alcaraz was
  
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• World Cup 2026: Argentina Must Show Grit Against Switzerland –Scaloni

  11-07-2026 17:52 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has disclosed that the team must show more grit if they are to defeat Switzerland in the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The defending champions are facing resilient opposition in Kansas City but remain driven by their head coach’s emotional call for total devotion and fighting spirit. Read Also:World [...]
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• South African World Cup star dies At 25

  11-07-2026 17:35 via thesun.ng
  
  South Africa midfielder, Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, less than two weeks after representing Bafana Bafana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  South African police said they found a 25-year-old man inside a house in Cape Town on Saturday morning.
  South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, announced Adams’ death in a statement.
  The statement read, “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams.
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• Super Falcons Midfielder Payne Joins Inter Milan On Two-Year Deal

  11-07-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons midfield star Toni Payne has left Everton and joined Inter Milan on a two-year deal. Inter announced the signing in a statement released on their official website on Saturday. “Internazionale Milano announces the arrival of Antionette Oyedupe “Toni” Payne at the Nerazzurri. The Nigerian striker, born in 1995, has signed a contract with [...]
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• Wolves Turn Down Fiorentina Bid For Arokodare

  11-07-2026 17:21 via completesports.com
  
  Wolverhampton Wanderers have turned down an approach from Serie A club Fiorentina for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano also disclosed that Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor have submitted a proposal for the forward, but the player is not interested in joining the Black Sea Storm. “Understand Fiorentina had a [...]
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• South Africa Midfield Star Dies Just Weeks After Featuring At 2026 World Cup

  11-07-2026 17:10 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup, BBC Sport reports. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the [...]
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• Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach

  11-07-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The German Football Federation (DFB) announced on Saturday that it was close to an agreement with Jurgen Klopp for him to become the new Germany coach.However, before the 59-year-old makes his return to the touchline, the DFB said it still needed to secure the approval of his current employer, the Red Bull Group.“DFB president Bernd Neuendorf and vice-president Hans-Joachim Watzke held an initial in-depth discussion with Jurgen Klopp in New York on Friday regarding his potential appointme
  
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• Best Of The Best: All 100 Participants In 1xCup 2026 Are Known

  11-07-2026 16:42 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s biggest grassroots event kicks off on July 23. The application period has officially closed, and 1xBet has announced the 100 teams that will compete in the new 1xCup season. Experienced teams, already accustomed to the pressure of big matches, and daring newcomers will fight for the title and generous prize money. All the participants [...]
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• President Federation Cup: Nasarawa Amazons Beat Heartland Queens On Penalties To Win Women’s Title

  11-07-2026 16:31 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa Amazons were crowned champions of the 2026 Nigeria Women’s President Federation Cup after edging Heartland Queens 6-5 on penalties in a thrilling final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday. The victory earned the Lafia-based club their third President Federation Cup title, adding to their previous triumphs in 2005 and 2019. Heartland Queens, [...]
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• I never planned “Here we go” catchphrase for football transfers — Fabrizio Romano

  11-07-2026 16:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that his world-famous “Here we go” catchphrase was never part of a branding strategy but emerged accidentally while covering a lengthy Manchester United transfer saga nearly a decade ago.Speaking during Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party on Friday, Romano said the phrase first appeared after weeks of reporting on a transfer that had dragged on before finally being completed.“Many people think maybe I had a plan for t
  
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• Just In: South Africa’s Jayden Adams, who played at 2026 World Cup, dies at 25

  11-07-2026 15:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie said in a statement.“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents.”The minister did not disclose a cause of death.Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-yea
  
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• Just In: South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25

  11-07-2026 15:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.“It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams,” McKenzie said in a statement.“South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents.”The minister did not disclose a cause of death.Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-yea
  
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• World Cup: Courtois takes Belgium team break after Spain loss

  11-07-2026 14:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has taken a year-long break from international duty following the Red Devils’ defeat to Spain in the World Cup quarter finals on Friday.
  “I want to rest for a year without any Belgium matches, and then play the EURO qualifiers and the 2028 EURO. I don’t know if Belgium will agree to this,” transfer expert Fabrizio Romano quoted the goalie as saying on Saturday.
  With the score at 1-1 at Los Angeles Stadium, Courtois was forced off in th
  
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• ‘When the president invites you…’ – Harry Kane confirms golf game with Trump

  11-07-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the outing as a “pretty surreal experience” after Trump recently disclosed their round together.Speaking ahead of England’s quarter-final game against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker said the game took place about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump invited him to play.“I played alright to be honest,” said Kane.“He invited me to play
  
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• ‘When the president invites you…’ Harry Kane confirms golf game with Trump

  11-07-2026 13:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England captain Harry Kane has confirmed that he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the outing as a “pretty surreal experience” after Trump recently disclosed their round together.Speaking ahead of England’s quarter-final game against Norway, the Bayern Munich striker said the game took place about 18 months ago in Palm Beach, Florida, after Trump invited him to play.“I played alright to be honest,” said Kane.“He invited me to play
  
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