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• FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

  15-06-2026 02:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee.
  Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being told he would not be allowed into the country after his diplomatic passport and single entry US visa were rejected.
  A US government official said Artan had not been allowed to enter the country because of an alleged “association w
  
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt’s Wait For First World Cup Win Goes On As Belgium Battle Back To Force 1-1 Draw

  15-06-2026 23:20 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a strong performance, holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group G match today, Morocco World News reports. The draw means Egypt are still searching for their first World Cup win since making their debut in 1934. The Pharaohs took the lead in the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium, Egypt share spoils in group G clash

  15-06-2026 23:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium and Egypt shared the points after a 1-1 draw in their opening Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday.
  Egypt took the lead in the 19th minute through Emam Ashour, who finished brilliantly after being set up by captain Mohamed Salah, giving the Pharaohs a deserved advantage. Belgium struggled to break down Egypt’s disciplined defence for much of the first half.
  The Belgians responded after the break and found an equaliser in the 66th minute when pressure from substitute R
  
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• World Cup 2026: I Want To Help Croatia In Best Possible Way –Modric

  15-06-2026 22:48 via completesports.com
  
  Croatia midfielder Luka Modrić is refusing to let retirement rumours distract him, stating that his attention is fully on leading Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Modric is currently the captain of the Croatian national team participating in the North America, Central America World Cup. Croatia will face England, Panama, and Ghana in the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Spain’s Struggles Against African Teams At World Cups Continues After Cape Verde Draw

  15-06-2026 20:43 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde pulled off the shock of the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far as they held European champions Spain to a battling goalless draw in their Group H opener in Atlanta. Spain has now failed to defeat an African nation in their last three World Cup matches, managing only two draws and a loss. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Debutants Cape Verde Hold Spain To 0-0 Draw

  15-06-2026 20:43 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde pulled off the shock of the 2026 World Cup so far as they held European champions Spain to a battling goalless draw in their Group H opener in Atlanta, The Irish News reports. Despite seeing plenty of possession in the first half, Luis De La Fuente’s team – who started with Lamine Yamal [...]
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• World Cup: Cape Verde shock Spain in historic draw

  15-06-2026 20:22 via thesun.ng
  
  World Cup debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their Group H opener on Monday.
  The result marks a historic moment for the tiny African nation, which frustrated one of football’s traditional powerhouses with a disciplined defensive display at Atlanta Stadium in front of 67,640 spectators.
  Despite dominating possession, Spain failed to break down Cape Verde’s resilient backline, w
  
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Youngster Seals Move To Danish Club FC Midtylland

  15-06-2026 20:22 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian youngster Olashile Musa Lawal has completed a move to Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland, Completesports.com reports. The highly-rated forward joined the Wolves from Nigerian academy side FC Ebedei, continuing the strong relationship between the two clubs in developing young talent. Lawal, 18, will initially link up with FC Midtjylland’s U-19 squad, where he is [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I Don’t Want To Miss The Birth Of My Child –Doku

  15-06-2026 19:44 via completesports.com
  
  Belgium’s Jeremy Doku has disclosed that he would love to witness the birth of his first child while the FIFA World Cup 2026 is still on. The 24-year-old, a crucial player in Belgium’s attacking line-up, prepares to open his World Cup journey against Egypt in Seattle on Monday. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Don’t Start Stones [...]
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• Crystal Palace appoint 47-year-old Sage as manager

  15-06-2026 19:30 via vanguardngr.com
  Crystal Palace hired Pierre Sage as their new manager on Monday to replace Oliver Glasner after the Austrian left the UEFA Conference League winners at the end of the season.Sage agreed a three-year contract with the Premier League club having impressed at French side Lens last term.The 47-year-old Frenchman led Lens to a second place finish in Ligue 1, securing qualification for the Champions League, and won the French Cup for the first time in the club’s history.Sage was voted Ligue 1 M
  
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• World Cup 2026: American Female Referee To Officiate South Africa vs Czech Republic

  15-06-2026 19:04 via completesports.com
  
  Bafana Bafana of South Africa Group A encounter against Czechia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see Tori Penso from the United States become the first woman to officiate a men’s World Cup match, Soccer Laduma reports. Following their opening day 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico; the South African national team will take to [...]
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• NPFL: Kano Pillars Announce Departure Of Eight Players

  15-06-2026 18:38 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars have announced the departure of eight players following the expiration of their contracts, reports Completesports.com. The four-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions confirmed that Bernard Ovoke, Christian Izuchukwu, Sudais Ali Baba, Aliyu Yakubu, Muhammad Galadima, Ugochukwu Gabriel, Zahraddeen Bello, and Williams Ayuba have all left the club. In a statement, the club [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Don’t Start Stones Ahead Of Guehi Against Croatia –Shearer Advises Tuchel

  15-06-2026 18:03 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has disclosed that England manager Thomas Tuchel must start Marc Guéhi ahead of John Stones for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia. Shearer, in a chat with Tribal Football, stated that Guéhi’s excellent form and consistency make him a better choice, citing Stones’ lack of regular match fitness. [...]
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• Why Football Fans Are Following More Than The Match At The 2026 World Cup

  15-06-2026 17:56 via completesports.com
  
  A World Cup featuring 104 matches creates a different challenge for supporters. Between June 11 and July 19, the tournament will bring together 48 teams and produce more fixtures than any previous edition of the competition. Fans who go to the homepage of football platforms for fixtures and tournament updates may find themselves following developments [...]
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• OPPEIN Home: Delivering Premium Quality Cabinets And Wardrobes Worldwide

  15-06-2026 17:48 via completesports.com
  In the global home furnishing industry, demand for high-quality, customizable, and durable furniture continues to grow rapidly. Homeowners, designers, and developers are no longer satisfied with standard, mass-produced furniture. Instead, they are looking for premium solutions that combine aesthetics, functionality, and long-term value. Among the leading brands meeting this demand, OPPEIN Home has established itself [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 108: Victor Ikpeba On The History Of Nigerian Strikers

  15-06-2026 17:20 via completesports.com
  
  When talking about Nigeria’s strikers of all time, names like Richard Owubokiri, Rashidi Yekini, Segun Odegbami, Obafemi Martins among others come to mind. However, in this interview, former Super Eagles forward, Victor Nosa Ikpeba picks his surprise top five Nigerian strikers of all time as well as his relationship with Arsene Wenger. Related: SPORTS PLANET [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Van Dijk Criticises FIFA Over Hydration Breaks

  15-06-2026 17:13 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk has criticized FIFA’s implementation of mandatory hydration breaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Dutch began their campaign by twice throwing the lead away against a strong Japan side, with Van Dijk enjoying a mixed game in Dallas as he scored but was also criticised for some aspects of [...]
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• Enugu Rangers Clinch Ninth Title As NPFL Attracts Wider Attention

  15-06-2026 17:03 via completesports.com
  
  On May 24th, a buoyant Enugu Rangers spawned headlines all over Africa and etched their name deeper into Nigerian football history by securing the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title for a record-equalling ninth time. The Flying Antelopes claimed top spot on what was a fittingly dramatic final day of the 2025/26 campaign, grinding out [...]
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• Golden Boot Contenders Assemble

  15-06-2026 16:50 via completesports.com
  
  As we stand on the brink of the latest edition of the FIFA World Cup, plenty of attention has turned towards the men who will surely compete for the coveted Golden Boot award, presented to the tournament’s top goalscorer. Not only is it an immensely prestigious prize in itself, but goalscoring glory could very much [...]
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• Amorim Agrees To Become AC Milan New Head Coach

  15-06-2026 16:48 via completesports.com
  
  Ruben Amorim has agreed to become AC Milan’s next head coach, according to BBC Sport. While there is no deal signed just yet, the 41-year-old is expected to fly into Milan later this week and sign a two-year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri, who was sacked after a catastrophic run of form at the end [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Coach Bubista Targets Upset Against Spain

  15-06-2026 16:18 via completesports.com
  
  Cape Verde head coach Pedro Leitão Brito, popularly known as Bubista, has declared that his team will stay true to their identity when they face Spain in their historic opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday. The Blue Sharks are set to make their long-awaited debut on football’s biggest stage in Atlanta, [...]
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• Sevilla’s Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault

  15-06-2026 15:46 via vanguardngr.com
  Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and bodily harm, the Valencian community High Court of Justice said Monday.Mir, who was tried on May 28, was found guilty of “one count of sexual assault and one count of bodily harm” by the provincial court of Valencia, the high court said on social media network X, noting the conviction could still be appealed.A second defendant, a friend of the footballer, was a
  
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• World Cup 2026: Tunisia Sack Head Coach Lamouchi After Heavy Defeat To Sweden

  15-06-2026 14:55 via completesports.com
  
  Tunisia have reportedly parted ways with head coach Sabri Lamouchi following the Carthage Eagles’ crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, reports Comoletesports.com. The North Africans were outclassed by the Swedes on Sunday night, prompting the Tunisia Football Federation to make a swift managerial change. Former [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco Can Surpass Their 2022 Feat; Ivory Coast, Senegal Also Can Make Africa Proud — Adepoju

  15-06-2026 14:30 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju believes Morocco’s Atlas Lions can surpass their historic semi-final achievement at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 being jointly hosted by Mexico, the USA and Canada, Completesports.com exclusively reports. The 55-year-old former Racing Santander star also believes that among the 10 African [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ex-Man United Star Backs Isak, Gyokeres To Fight For Golden Boot

  15-06-2026 14:10 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has backed Swedish strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres to contend for the Golden Boot at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The endorsement follows the dynamic duo’s brilliant performances against Tunisia after both scored in a 5-1 Group F win on Sunday. Read Also:2026 World Cup: Yamal Will [...]
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• World Cup tactical preview: How Egypt can beat Belgium

  15-06-2026 14:05 via thesun.ng
  
  By John Ogunsemore
   
  Unarguably, one of the most intriguing group openers of the ongoing 2026 World Cup is set for Group G between Egypt and Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle at 8 pm WAT on Monday, June 15, 2026.
  Belgium enter as clear favourites, being ranked higher, with superior individual talent and a squad blending golden-generation remnants with exciting youth.
  But Egypt, under Hossam Hassan, have shown they can be stubborn, organised, and lethal on the counter.
  History backs them too
  
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• World Cup 2026: Balogun, Havertz, Ayari Set Pace In Golden Boot Race

  15-06-2026 13:49 via completesports.com
  Germany forward Kai Havertz and Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari have joined United States striker Folarin Balogun at the summit of the adidas Golden Boot race, awarded to the tournament’s leading scorer at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Balogun was the first player to register a brace at the ongoing tournament being staged across Canada, Mexico, [...]
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• Ruben Amorim to take reins at AC Milan, set to sign two-year deal

  15-06-2026 13:37 via vanguardngr.com
  Ruben Amorim is on the verge of a return to the dugout after reportedly reaching an agreement to become the next manager of AC Milan.
  The 41-year-old Portuguese tactician, who has been unattached since parting ways with Manchester United in January, is expected to sign an initial two-year deal at San Siro, succeeding Massimiliano Allegri.According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, Amorim has agreed to a contract running until 2028, which includes an option for a further season.
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• OFFICIAL: Madrid Sign Cucurella From Chelsea On Six-Year Deal

  15-06-2026 13:34 via completesports.com
  
  Spanish LaLiga giants Real Madrid have signed defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year deal. The fee is £47.5m plus £4.3m in add-ons, with the potential to rise to £51.8m in total. Madrid, in a statement on their official website, wrote:”Real Madrid C. F. and Chelsea FC have reached an agreement for the transfer [...]
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• Real Madrid complete €55m Marc Cucurella transfer from Chelsea

  15-06-2026 12:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Spanish giants Real Madrid have completed the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth €55 million (£63.8 million).
  The club confirmed on Monday that the 27-year-old left-back has signed a six-year contract, keeping him at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 30, 2032.
  In a statement, Real Madrid said: “Real Madrid and Chelsea have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Marc Cucurella, who will join our club for the next
  
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