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• Ex-Liverpool player Ibe sentenced for assault on ex-girlfriend

  04-09-2026 16:48 via punchng.com
  
  Former Liverpool player Jordon Ibe receives a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend in south London.Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-liverpool-player-ibe-sentenced-for-assault-on-ex-girlfriend/
  
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• I want Champions League trophy more than anything — Mbappe

  09-09-2026 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said winning the Champions League is more important to him than anything.Mbappe spoke after Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.The France international scored in the first half before Federico Valverde added a second, while Carlos Augusto pulled one back for Inter after the break.Asked about his priority this season, Mbappe told CBS: “The Champ
  
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• ‘I Want To Keep Playing And Enjoying My Football’ –Aina

  09-09-2026 17:18 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has disclosed that being on the pitch and staying grateful for his career matters more than specific positions or pressure. Playing for both Nottingham Forest and the Super Eagles, he approaches his career with positivity, hard work, and a desire to keep things light and fun. Read Also:Fernandez: I’m Still [...]
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• Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club after Argentina retirement

  09-09-2026 16:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become majority shareholder of Spanish second-tier club Eldense, days after ending his Argentina international career.According to the BBC, Eldense confirmed the agreement with Messi for the acquisition of shares currently owned by Grupo TH Soluciones, which would make the 39-year-old majority shareholder.The transaction remains subject to legal and contractual procedures, including due diligence and approval from Spain&rs
  
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• Fernandez: I’m Still Growing As A Player At Rangers

  09-09-2026 16:55 via completesports.com
  Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has disclosed that he is tuning out external criticism and focusing on daily self-improvement following a difficult start to the 2026–27 season. In a chat with The Scottish Sun, the Super Eagles star noted that discussions with manager Derek McInnes have centered on maintaining full 90-minute concentration to eliminate minor errors. [...]
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• Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in ‘magical’ Champions League

  09-09-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe’s best on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three years.Carrick earned his position as permanent United boss after leading the Red Devils to third place in the Premier League in his interim spell last season.Having secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition, United kick off their league phase campaign on Thursday when they face Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Traff
  
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Depart for Crucial Sfaxien Return Leg

  09-09-2026 16:48 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars have departed Nigeria for Tunisia ahead of the crucial second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie against CS Sfaxien. The Oluyole Warriors left the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, travelling via Casablanca, Morocco, as they continue their preparations for Sunday’s decisive encounter. The trip marks Shooting Stars’ [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 137: Femi Opabunmi On The State Of Nigerian Football

  09-09-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Born on March 3rd, 1985, in Lagos, Femi Opabunmi started his football career in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he became a household name until the late coach Musa Abdullahi picked him, along with 22 others, to fly Nigeria’s flag at the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago. He became a national hero [...]
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• Brighton Boss Offers Fresh Update On Azeez’s Injury

  09-09-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler is hopeful that Femi Azeez will be fit to make his debut for the Seagulls when they travel to Coventry City on Sunday. Azeez joined Brighton from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day, but his debut has been delayed due to a minor injury. [...]
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• Supporters Clubs Laud Ongoing Reforms In Nigerian Football

  09-09-2026 15:27 via completesports.com
  Nigerian football supporters clubs have praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) and President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing reforms in the country’s football administration. The five major supporters’ clubs include the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC); the Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC); Football Fans Club of Nigeria (FFCN); All Sports Supporters Club (ASSC); and the [...]
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• The Five Best Footballers In Mozambique’s History

  09-09-2026 14:28 via completesports.com
  
  For a country of around 33 million people, Mozambique has an outsized football heritage. Its greatest export was once called the finest player Africa has ever produced, and the modern Mambas now field men in the Premier League and the Champions League. That is part of why Mozambican fans study the Premier Bet football betting [...]
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• Arsenal Wrongly Denied Penalty Against Aston Villa —Panel Reveals

  09-09-2026 13:23 via completesports.com
  Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty at Aston Villa for Ian Maatsen’s challenge on Bruno Guimaraes, the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled. The KMI Panel added that the Villa defender should also have received a second yellow card for the foul, and been sent off. The Gunners were leading 1-0 eight [...]
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• ‘You don’t understand football if you doubt Messi is the greatest’ – Zidane

  09-09-2026 12:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  French football legend Zinedine Zidane has strongly backed Lionel Messi in the debate over the greatest footballer of all time, saying those who still doubt the Argentine’s status do not understand football.According to Marca, Zidane was also emphatic in backing Messi’s Ballon d’Or candidacy, saying he would vote for the Inter Miami forward “100 times” if given the opportunity.“I think people really don’t understand how incredible it is to still be amon
  
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• Courtois to put Belgium career on hold

  09-09-2026 12:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said in quotes published on Wednesday he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby until September 2027.The 34-year-old made the last of his 115 international appearances at this summer’s World Cup but will only return to the Red Devils set-up for Euro 2028 qualifiers next year.The Real Madrid ‘keeper will miss the upcoming Nations League campaign under new boss Mark Van Bommel starting with a game against Italy on September 25.Van Bommel told Cour
  
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• Done Deal: Former Flying Eagles Winger Joins Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah

  09-09-2026 12:35 via completesports.com
  Former Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has completed his move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, Completesports.com reports. Suleiman joins Brendan Rodgers’ side after a brief spell with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig. The 20-year-old Nigerian moved to Germany from Slovakian club AS Trenčín in January 2026 but failed to make a competitive appearance for Leipzig. [...]
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• List of players with most Ballon d’Or nominations

  09-09-2026 10:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The announcement of the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or has brought the spotlight back to the players who have enjoyed the longest runs among football’s elite.While the latest nominations feature a new generation of stars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi remain the two most nominated players in Ballon d’Or history.Messi has earned his 17th nomination after being included among the contenders for the 2026 award. The Inter Miami forward is now just one n
  
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• Ben Shelton ends Alcaraz’s US Open title defence in 4hr 28min thriller

  09-09-2026 10:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ben Shelton stunned holder Carlos Alcaraz in an epic US Open quarter-final that ended at 3:34 am Wednesday, breaking the record for the latest finish in Flushing Meadows history.The big-hitting Shelton won 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) on Arthur Ashe stadium in a 4hr 28min classic, ending the Spaniard’s hopes of retaining his title in his first tournament back after a four-month injury absence.On a marathon day that stretched well into the early hours, two-time defending champion A
  
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• ‘Haaland Is An Animal, A Beast’ –Enzo

  09-09-2026 09:35 via completesports.com
  Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernández has described Erling Haaland as an “animal, a beast” after combining for a goal in City’s UEFA Champions League win over Porto. Enzo told Prime Video Sport UK that every time he is on the pitch, he will look for Haaland to provide assists, calling him an amazing player and [...]
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• Fulham Move To Tie Down Bassey With New Contract

  09-09-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League club Fulham are working on a new contract for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, Completesports.com reports. Bassey has one year remaining on his current deal with the London club, although Fulham have the option to trigger a one-year extension that would keep him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2028. According to [...]
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• I Was Forced To Train Away From My Teammates —Jesus Opens Up On Last Days At Arsenal

  09-09-2026 08:20 via completesports.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus has aimed a parting shot at Arsenal after revealing he was forced to train away from his team-mates before securing a move to Barcelona. The Brazilian forward was left out of the Arsenal squad for their first two games of the season, with the expectation he would leave the club. Jesus ultimately sealed [...]
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• UCL: No Pressure –Yaya Speaks Ahead PSG Vs Slovan Bratislava

  09-09-2026 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Slovan Bratislava coach Yaya Toure has disclosed that the team will face Paris Saint Germain with no pressure ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes. Speaking in a press conference, Touré shared his thoughts on the historic milestone, the structural barriers African coaches face, and his perspective on facing the defending [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Appeals For Patience, Backing For Plateau United Players

  09-09-2026 07:56 via completesports.com
  
  Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has called on the club’s supporters to remain patient and continue backing the team throughout the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season, Completesports.com reports. The Peace Boys secured their first win of the campaign on Sunday, edging Kwara United 1-0 in a Matchday 2 encounter at the New [...]
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• McTominay Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery

  09-09-2026 07:37 via completesports.com
  
  Scott McTominay has undergone successful surgery on a heart issue, Napoli have confirmed. McTominay was diagnosed with mild benign arrhythmia, which is an irregular heartbeat. A statement from Napoli, as reported by talkSPORT,read: “On Tuesday morning, Scott McTominay underwent an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital. The operation was a complete success. McTominay will rest [...]
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• UCL: Mourinho’s Real Madrid make winning start against Inter Milan

  08-09-2026 23:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions League opener on Tuesday.The record 15-time European champions took a two-goal lead through Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde thanks to two Inter errors in the first half.Carlos Augusto smashed home for Cristian Chivu’s team in the second half but they could not find an equaliser in a pulsating battle at the Santiago Bernabeu.Madrid coach Mourinho led the Italian side t
  
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• UCL: Madrid Edge Out Inter As Man City Overcome Porto Away

  08-09-2026 23:37 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid began this season’s UEFA Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 home win against Inter Milan on Tuesday night. Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde were on target for Madrid while Carlos Augusto got Inter’s goal. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute assisted by Moroccan international Brahim Díaz before Valverde doubled the [...]
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• Amrabat quits Morocco under Ouahbi, insists he’s not retired

  08-09-2026 23:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSofyan Amrabat has made himself unavailable for Morocco under coach Mohamed Ouahbi, but insists he has not retired from international football.According to Reuters, the 30-year-old midfielder announced the decision ahead of Morocco’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, saying he would not represent the national team while Ouahbi remains in charge.“This has been a very difficult decision, but I do not feel able to continue representing the national team under
  
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• Scholes Criticises Carrick’s Decision To Deploy Cunha As Striker

  08-09-2026 22:43 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has criticized Red Devils manager Michael Carrick’s decision to deploy Matheus Cunha as a center-forward, describing the team’s attack as a struggle to watch. Scholes noted that Cunha’s best position remains unclear and urged Carrick to start Benjamin Sesko instead. Read Also:U-20 WWC: Falconets Will Bounce Back Against China, Captain [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Will Bounce Back Against China, Captain Uzoma Assures

  08-09-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets captain Christianah Uzoma is confident Nigeria will bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The Falconets suffered a 2-0 loss to La Rojita in their opening Group F fixture on Monday. Marisa Garcia opened the scoring for Spain in the 13th minute after a goalmouth [...]
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• Amrabat Quits Morocco Ahead Of AFCON 2027 Qualifiers

  08-09-2026 22:14 via completesports.com
  Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has officially made himself unavailable for national team selection. He stated that he will not play under current head coach Mohamed Ouahbi but emphasized that he is not retiring from international football. Read Also:Friendly: Super Eagles To Face Russia In Nizhny Novgorod October 6 In a detailed Instagram post, the AFC [...]
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• Aston Villa Begin Champions League Campaign With 3-2 Win At Club Brugge

  08-09-2026 21:11 via completesports.com
  Aston Villa produced a superb attacking display to end their scoring concerns and begin their Champions League campaign with a thrilling 3-2 win over Club Brugge. The Europa League winners had failed to score in their first three Premier League matches, having had just one shot on target, but their attack clicked in Belgium as [...]
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