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• FBI seizes 32 drones over Atlanta stadium

  20-06-2026 01:45 via thesun.ng
  
  The FBI has announced it has seized 32 drones that were violating no-fly restrictions over Atlanta during the World Cup.
  Officials in the city revealed they have tracked 70 drones breaching the rules, which stretch to a three-mile radius on game days, but were only able to confiscate less than half.
  The FBI has banned use of all drones over host stadiums and tournament-related fan events throughout the World Cup, which is the biggest in history, due to security concerns.Special Agent in Charge M
  
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• World Cup: Yamal scores as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0

  21-06-2026 20:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain reignited their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their Group H clash on Sunday in Atlanta.
  Teenage star Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, netting his first World Cup goal after an assist from Mikel Oyarzabal.
  Oyarzabal then struck twice in quick succession, scoring in the 21st and 24th minutes to hand Spain a commanding 3-0 lead before half-time.
  Saudi Arabia’s misery deepened four minutes into the second half when defe
  
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• Olise: I Prefer Playing As Number 10

  21-06-2026 19:56 via completesports.com
  
  France star Michael Olise has disclosed that his favourite playing position is the traditional number 10, as it provides a more natural, freer role on the pitch. While playing for both Bayern Munich and the France national team, Olise has frequently been deployed on the right wing. Read Also:U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Secure Friendly Win Ahead [...]
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• Iwobi: Fulham Players Yet To Learn Identity Of Next Manager

  21-06-2026 19:31 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi has revealed that Fulham’s players are yet to be informed who will replace former manager Marco Silva. Silva left Craven Cottage earlier this month to take charge of Portuguese giants Benfica. Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been strongly linked with the vacant managerial position at the West London club. Iwobi Awaits [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I’m Ready, I’m Fit, Raring To Go —Rice Speaks Ahead Of England vs Ghana

  21-06-2026 18:53 via completesports.com
  
  Declan Rice insists he is ready to put his “body on the line” and bring his A-Game to the World Cup. Rice admitted the schedule has been “crazy” and he has played an “obscene” amount of games for club and country after his appearance in England’s Group opener against Croatia was his 63rd of the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Troost-Ekong Backs Ghana To Earn Point Against England

  21-06-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes Ghana have what it takes to earn a point against England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L clash. The Black Stars will take on Thomas Tuchel’s side in Foxborough on Tuesday, looking to build on their opening-day victory over Panama. Ghana began their campaign with a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: He’s A Great Coach –Endrick Hails Ancelotti

  21-06-2026 17:58 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil star Endrick has described Carlo Ancelotti as a great coach with a strong mindset. He emphasized the manager’s first team mentality, noting Ancelotti always puts the squad’s needs above individual players, which he respects. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Rice Gives Injury Update Ahead England Vs Ghana “I spent a year with him at Real [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Iran Travel Restrictions For Games Will Be Eased –Ghalenoei

  21-06-2026 16:26 via completesports.com
  
  Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has announced that strict travel restrictions imposed on the team at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be eased for their final Group G match against Egypt. Prior to this, the Iranian squad, based in Mexico to mitigate U.S. visa issues, has had to commute across the border for their [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Rice Gives Injury Update Ahead England Vs Ghana

  21-06-2026 16:02 via completesports.com
  Arsenal star Declan Rice has confirmed that he is fit and ready to play in England’s upcoming World Cup 2026 clash against Ghana. Although he suffered lower back and neural hamstring discomfort during the opening win against Croatia, he reassured fans that the substitution was merely a smart, precautionary decision. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Neymar [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Korean Players Run For 90 Minutes —Broos Warns Bafana Players

  21-06-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa national team head coach Hugo Broos has warned his Bafana Bafana players that they should be ready to face a South Korean side that will run for 90 minutes. After losing to co-hosts Mexico 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener, Bafana Bafana put up an impressive display by holding [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Curaçao’s Room Revels In Standout Display Against Ecuador

  21-06-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room has reflected on his performance in the 0-0 draw against Ecuador, Completesports.com reports. The result marked Curaçao’s first-ever point on the World Cup stage. Room was the hero, producing a historic 15-save performance, just one short of the record set by USA’s Tim Howard in the Round of 16 against Belgium [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Renard Wants Tunisia To End Campaign With Pride Against Netherlands

  21-06-2026 13:46 via completesports.com
  
  Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard has urged his players to give their all and secure victory in their final Group stage match against the Netherlands at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The Carthage Eagles were eliminated from the tournament after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Japan on Sunday. The North Africans had earlier [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Will Learn From Loss Against Netherlands –Potter

  21-06-2026 11:25 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden head coach Graham Potter stated that his squad will learn from their 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston. Potter watched on as his team were thumped at Houston Stadium on Saturday, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scoring twice for Ronald Koeman’s side. The Netherlands were [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Germany’s Undav Leads Golden Boot Race

  21-06-2026 10:44 via completesports.com
  Germany striker Denis Undav has moved to the top of the adidas Golden Boot standings at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Undav forward came off the bench to score a brace in Germany’s 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on Saturday, taking his tournament tally to three goals. The VfB Stuttgart forward’s [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Amad Backs Côte d’Ivoire To Make Knockout Stage Despite Germany Defeat

  21-06-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  
  Cote d’Ivoire talisman Amad Diallo insists The Elephants remain firmly in control of their FIFA World Cup destiny despite suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany, SABC Sport reports. The African side pushed one of the tournament favourites all the way before conceding a late winner, having entered the clash full of confidence following their [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Spain vs Saudi Arabia match

  21-06-2026 09:29 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain and Saudi Arabia will face off in a crucial Group H encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as both sides seek a positive result to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
  The fixture pits one of football’s traditional giants against an ambitious Saudi Arabian side aiming to continue its rise on the global stage.
  Spain arrive as favourites following their strong recent performances, while Saudi Arabia will be hoping to produce another memorable World Cup result against
  
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• Man United Legend’s Son Dies

  21-06-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United forward Mark Hughes has confirmed that his son, Alex, has died suddenly at the age of 38, Express reports. Alex was player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town and former Manchester United forward Hughes has said that he and his wife Jill have been left “totally heartbroken” by his passing. A statement released [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Fae Rues Cote d’Ivoire’s Defeat To Germany

  21-06-2026 08:17 via completesports.com
  Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has expressed disappointment with his team’s defeat to Ecuador, Completesports.com reports. The two-time African champions took an early lead through Franck Kessie, and wasted a number of chances afterwards. Germany then rallied after the break scoring twice through substitute Deniz Undav to secure a place in the Round of [...]
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• World Cup: Tunisia hammered 4-0 by Japan

  21-06-2026 08:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Japan moved to the brink of the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a commanding 4-0 victory over Tunisia in Group F at Estadio Monterrey on Sunday.
  The Asian side took control early and never looked back, producing one of the tournament’s most dominant displays to leave Tunisia facing elimination after a second consecutive defeat.
  Daichi Kamada opened the scoring in the fourth minute after being set up by Keito Nakamura, before Ayase Ueda doubled Japan’s advantage in the 31st minute
  
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• World Cup 2026: I’ve Been Playing Through Pain For France –Saliba

  21-06-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  France defender William Saliba has disclosed that he has been playing through back pain at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Arsenal centre-half managed the lingering physical issues during his club’s domestic and European campaigns and is being closely monitored by French medical staff. Saliba noted that he has had minor niggles for several months [...]
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• World Cup: Ecuador 0-0 Curacao: Room earns historic point for debutants

  21-06-2026 04:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Curacao secured the first World Cup point in their history after holding Ecuador to a goalless draw in Group E, thanks to a remarkable goalkeeping display from veteran shot-stopper Eloy Room.
  The 37-year-old produced 15 saves at Kansas City Stadium to frustrate Ecuador and equal the World Cup record for the most saves in a single match.
  Room repeatedly denied Ecuador’s attackers, including Enner Valencia, Moises Caicedo, Gonzalo Plata and Kevin Rodriguez, as the South Americans failed to c
  
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• World Cup: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast – Undav fires Germans into last 32

  21-06-2026 03:58 via thesun.ng
  
  Germany booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage after substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Ivory Coast in Toronto.
  The four-time world champions fell behind in the 30th minute when Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie converted from close range after Germany failed to clear their lines.
  Germany dominated possession and created several chances but were frustrated by two disallowed goals before head coach Julian Nagelsmann turned to his benc
  
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• Undefeated Itauma takes on Hrgovic August 29

  21-06-2026 02:44 via thesun.ng
  
  A huge heavyweight showdown will take place at The O2 on Saturday August 29th, when the undefeated Moses Itauma takes on leading contender Filip Hrgovic, live on DAZN PPV.
  At just 21, Itauma will take a step up by challenging himself against a seasoned opponent who has only suffered one defeat, and previously ranked No.1 by the IBF.
  Hrgovic, 34 and from Croatia, showed his own ring-readiness in the middle of May at the home of Doncaster FC where he swiftly overcame the threat presented by home f
  
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• AFN Commonwealth Games Trials begins in Lagos

  21-06-2026 02:43 via thesun.ng
  
  . As athletes battle for Team Nigeria places
   
  By Joe Apu
  Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games gathers momentum today as the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) stages its national trials at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex in Lagos.
  The three-day competition, which will run from June 21 to 23, will serve as the final selection event for athletes hoping to secure places on Team Nigeria for the Commonwealth Games.
  The trials were originally s
  
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• Trabzonspor rejects offers for Onuachu

  21-06-2026 02:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Trabzonspor have reportedly rejected offers for Paul Onuachu, with the Nigerian striker emerging as one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market.
  According to Sabah, the Black Sea giants are determined to keep Onuachu at the club as they prepare for the new season, viewing him as a key figure in their plans to challenge for the league title.
  Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan has reportedly closed the door on a possible departure for the forward, whose name has been re
  
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• 2026 CBN Championship: Usoh emerges Wheelchair Women’s Singles Champion

  21-06-2026 02:41 via thesun.ng
  
  Andrea Usoh of Edo delivered a dominant performance to claim the Wheelchair Women’s Singles title at the 2026 CBN National Open Championship, defeating Chituru Nwazuzu 6-0, 6-1 in Abuja.
  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
  Usoh was in complete control throughout the contest, overwhelming her opponent with powerful groundstrokes and consistent court coverage to take the opening set without dropping a game.
  Nwazuzu
  
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• Sabalenka sent packing by Pegula in Berlin

  21-06-2026 02:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Aryna Sabalenka lost another deciding set without winning a game as an impressive Jessica Pegula beat the world number one to reach the Berlin Open final.
  Belarusian Sabalenka never looked settled against Pegula, who recovered from losing a tight second set to come through 6-4 6-7 (4-7) 6-0.
  American Pegula had lost five of her past six matches against Sabalenka but her flat shots and superb return of serve anchored her performance this time around.
  For Sabalenka it is another disappointing deci
  
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• Cleaques Sports unveils ambitious roadmap for emerging football talents

  21-06-2026 02:15 via thesun.ng
  
  By Bolaji Okunola
  Cleaques Sports, a digital platform focused on grassroots sports development, has announced new initiatives aimed at elevating emerging football talents to the global stage.
  The announcement was made over the weekend during a media parley held at the UNILAG Guest House in Lagos.
  Speaking at the event, the Vice of Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Growth, Saint Agomeze Chukwuemeka, said the platform is designed to enable young players upload video highlights that can be acces
  
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• Rashford to miss the Ghana clash

  21-06-2026 02:13 via thesun.ng
  
  Marcus Rashford is reportedly set to miss the Ghana clash after picking up a small injury.
  England’s World Cup campaign now moves to Boston, where they face Ghana on Tuesday following an impressive 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening game.
  The Three Lions found goals through Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Rashford who sealed the win with a late goal after latching on to a pass from Bukayo Saka.
  Tuchel’s side are the favourites to beat both Ghana and Panama in their final Group Sta
  
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• Ibrahimovic picks FIFA World Cup 2026 winner

  21-06-2026 02:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Legendary footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed the United States to make a deep FIFA World Cup run after their 2-0 victory over Australia secured consecutive World Cup wins for the first time since 1930. He believes the Americans have the momentum, confidence and home support needed to compete for football’s biggest prize.
  The United States secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle, extending its winning streak to two matches. An e
  
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