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• Federer to return to US Open for one-night exhibition event

  09-06-2026 02:42 via thesun.ng
  
  Roger Federer will return to the U.S. Open this year for an exhibition match, seven years after his last appearance at the Grand Slam in 2019, the event organizers said on Monday.
  Federer, who is the only player to win five consecutive U.S. Open titles, will headline an event titled “Roger Federer:An Icon Returns to New York” on August 25.
  The 44-year-old won 20 Grand Slam titles – the first man to reach that milestone – and claimed 103 career titles before retiring in 20
  
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• UK government ‘concerned’ by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner

  09-06-2026 12:35 via vanguardngr.com
  Allegations billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex are “deeply concerning”, the British government said Tuesday.The 77-year-old recently quit as joint chair of the London football club to fight what he said were “false allegations” about his private life.But Sullivan, who built a business empire from owning pornographic magazines, remains West Ham’s largest shareholder.The BBC and Britain’s The Times newspaper reported Monday acc
  
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• Mourinho to start working at Real Madrid on Tuesday – Report

  09-06-2026 11:56 via thesun.ng
  
  José Mourinho is set to begin work as Real Madrid’s manager on Tuesday afternoon, Mundo Deportivo reports.
  This is just as the club is expected to officially announce his return today, with a presentation ceremony scheduled for tomorrow to introduce him as the team’s new head coach.
  The Pope’s visit to the Bernabéu on Monday reportedly delayed Madrid’s official announcement of Mourinho’s return to the club.
  The Portuguese manager, who previously led th
  
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• How Digital Gaming Is Expanding Across India

  09-06-2026 11:41 via completesports.com
  
  India’s gaming boom isn’t coming from one big console launch or some sudden cultural flip. It’s more practical than that. Cheaper data, better phones, UPI everywhere, and a generation that treats the internet as basic infrastructure. Add it up and gaming stops being a niche hobby and starts looking like what it is in 2026: [...]
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• Speaking Up In Sport: Safe Steps For Reporting Misconduct

  09-06-2026 11:34 via completesports.com
  
  Reporting systems in sports only work when athletes and staff know exactly how to use them. Locker room culture, rigid team hierarchies, and the constant pressure over playing time keep too many people quiet, even when they’ve witnessed something clearly wrong. That silence isn’t irrational. Concrete data show a troubling trend in workplace reporting: only [...]
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• African referee breaks silence after FIFA drops him from World Cup

  09-06-2026 11:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Omar Artan, an award-winning Somali referee, has been pulled from refereeing at the World Cup after being prevented from entering the United States, FIFA announced Monday.
  A FIFA official stated in a statement that Artan, who was denied entrance to the US after arriving at Miami International Airport on Saturday, would not participate in the World Cup.
  Artan would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup.
  “FIFA can confirm that match official Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unabl
  
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• Don’t Miss World Cup Online Action: Live Streaming Guide For World Cup

  09-06-2026 11:27 via completesports.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup is more than just a football tournament—it is a global celebration of sport, culture, and passion. Every four years, billions of fans come together to witness the greatest teams and players compete on the biggest stage in football. From stunning goals to unexpected upsets, the World Cup delivers moments that stay [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: US accused of revoking ticket allocation for Iranian supporters

  09-06-2026 11:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Iran’s football federation has accused the United States of withdrawing its allocated ticket quota for Iranian supporters ahead of the 2026 World Cup, alleging that the decision will prevent fans from attending the national team’s group-stage matches.
  In a statement on Tuesday, the federation said the move was made just days before the tournament begins, disrupting arrangements already underway for supporters who had planned travel and secured tickets through official channels.
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• World Cup 2026 Odds Breakdown: What Bookmakers Are Saying About the Tournament Favorites

  09-06-2026 11:09 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 World Cup is buzzing with excitement and will be hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 48 teams involved for the first time. This will give bettors more to read before the first ball is kicked: more group paths, more outsiders, more travel demands and more chances for a favorite to [...]
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• 2028 Olympic Qualifiers: Comoros Thrash Sudan, Set Up Super Falcons Showdown

  09-06-2026 10:21 via completesports.com
  
  Comoros have booked a date with African champions Nigeria after thrashing Sudan 30-0 on aggregate in the first round of the qualifiers for the women’s football event at the 2028 Olympic Games, reports Completesports.com. The Coelacanths were ruthless over the two legs, recording a 17-0 victory in the first leg before sealing qualification with a [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Brazil Give Injury Update On Neymar

  09-06-2026 08:25 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil’s national team medical staff have announced that Neymar is recovering well from a Grade 2 calf muscle tear. While his latest MRI scan showed encouraging progress, his availability for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup opening match against Morocco at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday remains uncertain. Read Also:Algeria Extend Petkovic Contract Ahead [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: African referee barred from entering US amid Trump-era restrictions

  09-06-2026 08:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry into the United States.
  It was not immediately clear why Artan was denied entry into the United States at Miami International Airport, although Somalia is among numerous nations on President Donald Trump’s travel restriction list.
  “Omar Artan is among Africa’s most respected referees and deserves the support of the entire football community,” Ciise Aden Abshir, a senior advisor to Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports
  
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• ‘It’s Disgusting’ –Lovren Slams Carragher Criticism Of Salah

  09-06-2026 07:40 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has publicly slammed Jamie Carragher for his “disgusting” criticism of Mohamed Salah. Recall that Salah experienced a turbulent final season at Liverpool following public fallouts with former manager Arne Slot. The Sky Sports pundit had previously labeled Salah’s behavior as a disgrace, claiming the star prioritized himself and attempted to [...]
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• Galatasaray seek Osimhen’s help to land Lookman

  09-06-2026 07:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Galatasaray have sought the support of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in their pursuit of fellow Nigerian attacker Ademola Lookman, asking him to utilise his influence to persuade his international teammate to move to Istanbul this summer.
  According to Turkish football outlet Fotomac, the Turkish champions are reportedly interested in signing Lookman from Atlético Madrid, where the 28-year-old has been one of the club’s most impressive performers since joining from Atalanta for
  
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• ‘I’m Proud’ — Iwobi Excited Ahead 100th Super Eagles Cap

  09-06-2026 07:29 via completesports.com
  
  Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is in high spirits ahead of his landmark 100th appearance for Nigeria, Completesports.com reports. Iwobi is set to reach the significant milestone when he takes to the pitch for the Super Eagles in Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal in Leiria. The 29-year-old will become one of the few players to earn [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: FIFA Reacts After US Denies Somali Referee Entry

  09-06-2026 07:22 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has confirmed that African football’s top-ranked referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, will not officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being denied entry into the United States. Artan, who was named the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referee of the Year, was set to make history as the first referee from Somalia to officiate [...]
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• Olise’s hat-trick powers France past Northern Ireland

  09-06-2026 07:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Michael Olise scored the first hat-trick of his international career as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in Lille on Monday, giving Didier Deschamps a winning farewell on home soil ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The Bayern Munich winger produced a match-winning display at the Decathlon Arena, scoring all three goals as Les Bleus bounced back from last week’s surprise defeat to Ivory Coast and completed their final warm-up fixture before travelling to the United States.
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• Ex-Premier League Star Backs Bafana Bafana To Beat Mexico 2-0

  09-06-2026 06:58 via completesports.com
  
  Despite growing concerns among supporters following a five-match winless run, former Bafana Bafana captain Steven Pienaar has backed his country to beat co-hosts Mexico 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match. Bafana Bafana will begin their Group A campaign against Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday, 11 June. The build-up to [...]
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• Dikko announces 2026 athlete welfare fund

  09-06-2026 03:03 via thesun.ng
  
  The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has disclosed that the Commission has made provisions in its 2026 budget to support retired Nigerian athletes across various sports.
  Dikko made the announcement while receiving members of the Association of Retired Nigerian Sports Men and Women (RENISA) at his office in Abuja. The delegation was led by the association’s president, Sunday Adeleye.
  Commending the establishment of RENISA, Dikko described the initiative as a si
  
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• Portugal sends warning to Super Eagles with win over Chile

  09-06-2026 03:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal warmed up for their international friendly against Nigeria’s Super Eagles with a 2-1 victory over Chile, extending their unbeaten run and underlining their credentials ahead of Wednesday’s encounter, BSNSports.com.ng reports
  The European side produced another assured display at the Estádio Nacional as head coach Roberto Martínez continued fine-tuning his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Veteran captain Cristiano Ronaldo started the match and was heavily invol
  
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• Iwobi set for landmark 100th cap

  09-06-2026 03:01 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria midfielder Alexander Iwobi has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians at home and abroad as he prepares to make his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles in Wednesday’s international friendly against Portugal in Leiria.
  The Fulham star is set to join an exclusive group of Nigerian players to reach the century mark in international appearances, a milestone he described as both humbling and rewarding.
  “I am proud to be where I am today; proud to wear the green-and-white,
  
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• Somali referee denied entry to US

  09-06-2026 02:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been refused entry to the US where he is due to officiate at the World Cup finals.
  Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday.
  It was not immediately clear why Artan was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport, but Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced
  
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• Barcelona star suffers injury scare

  09-06-2026 02:57 via thesun.ng
  
  The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and numerous Barcelona players will be in action for their respective nations – this includes Ronald Araujo, who is expected to be an important player for Uruguay in their bid for an unlikely third world title.
  Despite having been a bit-part player at Barcelona for much of the 2025-26 season, Araujo is key for his country, which is why there has been much concerns in the last few days that he could be ruled out for the World Cup. As per MD, the
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo given World Cup lifeline

  09-06-2026 02:55 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of starting for Portugal at this summer’s World Cup owe a lot to Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique.
  The 41-year-old is set to appear at his sixth finals in North America this summer.
  Alongside Lionel Messi, Ronaldo is one of six players to play at five separate editions of the World Cup.
  However, no player has ever played at six different tournaments, a feat Ronaldo and Messi could both achieve this year.
  Meanwhile, the Portuguese superstar is the onl
  
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• Jordan replaces injured Sabra with uncapped Abu Ghosh

  09-06-2026 02:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Defender Mohammad Abu Ghosh has been called up to Jordan’s World Cup squad to replace the injured Ibrahim Sabra, the country’sfootball association (JFA) said on Monday.
  Forward Sabra withdrew with a torn ankle ligament,paving the way for the uncapped 20-year-old Abu Ghosh to join Jamal Sellami’s 26-man squad.
  Debutants Jordan are in Group J and will face Austria, Algeria and defending champions Argentina.
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• Anthony Joshua wants one rematch before retirement

  09-06-2026 02:45 via thesun.ng
  
  Anthony Joshua believes there are plenty of exciting fights out there for him yet.
  Joshua returns to the ring in July against Kristian Prenga in what is being viewed as a ‘warm-up fight’ before his clash with Tyson Fury later in the year. It will also be his first outing since being involved in a car crash in Nigeria, in which he lost two of his closest friends and team members.
  Last time the former two-time unified heavyweight champion was in the ring, he scored a knockout win again
  
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• Abia Angels makes history, Nasarawa stays perfect

  09-06-2026 02:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Abia Angels made history by securing their first-ever NWFL Premiership Super Six victory, while Nasarawa Amazons maintained their perfect start to the campaign on Matchday Two, www.aclsports.com reports.
  Abia Angels stunned hosts Rivers Angels 1-0 in the opening game of the day at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Winner David’s 26th-minute header proved decisive as the Umuahia-based side claimed their first three points in the Super Six.
  Former Rivers Angels goalkeeper Olok
  
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• Mourinho set for Real after Perez re-elected

  09-06-2026 02:43 via thesun.ng
  
  Jose Mourinho is set to be confirmed as Real Madrid’s new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club’s president until 2030.
  Mourinho, 63, signed a three-year deal last month to become head coach of Real, but his contract would only be valid if Perez retained his role.
  The 79-year-old, who obtained 65% of the vote, has been in office since 2009 and announced the election during an extraordinary news conference last month.
  “We have won the elections and will co
  
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• Princewill Akpan crowned champion of Ibom Open 2026

  09-06-2026 02:40 via thesun.ng
  
  By Akanimo Kufre, Uyo
  Princewill Albert Akpan emerged as the champion of the 2026 Ibom Open Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 7, following three days of competitive action that attracted over 350 golfers from across Nigeria and several African countries to Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
  Playing off a handicap of 16, Akpan delivered an impressive net score of 67 to outshine a strong field of competitors and claim the coveted championship trophy. His victory also earned him attractive prizes, inc
  
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• Real Madrid trails Jordan Nwora for 2026/27 Season

  09-06-2026 02:37 via thesun.ng
  
  Spanish basketball giants Real Madrid have reportedly expressed strong interest in signing Nigerian-American forward Jordan Nwora ahead of the 2026/27 season.
  Nwora, a former NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks and a key player for Nigeria’s D’Tigers, has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in European basketball following an impressive campaign in the EuroLeague.
  The versatile forward who currently plies his trade with Crvena zvezda of Turkey has attracted attention wi
  
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