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• Germany shuts Russian consulate over drone attack

  02-09-2026 15:19 via punchng.com
  
  Germany has ordered the closure of the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and announced further measures against Moscow after a drone attack at Leipzig AirpRead More: https://punchng.com/germany-shuts-russian-consulate-over-drone-attack/
  
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• La Liga: Rodri apologises after describing Valencia as ‘very weak’

  10-09-2026 17:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBarcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised to Valencia after television footage appeared to show him describing the La Liga side as “very weak”.According to the BBC, Rodri allegedly made the comments to Barcelona teammates Pau Cubarsí and Raphinha while sitting on the bench after being substituted during Sunday’s 5-0 win at Mestalla.The footage has no audio, but Spanish broadcaster Movistar said it had lip-read Rodri as saying, “They’re r
  
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• Yamal Is Only Player Who Deserves Ballon d’Or —Ex-Man City Star

  10-09-2026 17:30 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo has insisted that club teammate Lamine Yamal is the only player who deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The race for this year’s Ballon d’Or is unusually open, with no outright favourite emerging before the final 30 nominees are considered. Yamal is among them, though his candidacy has steadily [...]
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• Arsenal close to finalising Arteta’s new contract — reports

  10-09-2026 17:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeArsenal are close to finalising a new long-term contract for manager Mikel Arteta, with talks between the club and the Spaniard progressing positively.According to the BBC, discussions have advanced in recent weeks, with all parties confident that Arteta will sign a new deal and remain in charge at the Emirates Stadium.Arteta, whose current contract has nine months remaining, is expected to become one of the highest-paid managers in world football under the improved terms.H
  
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• France Join European Revolt, Withdraw Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid

  10-09-2026 17:26 via completesports.com
  
  France have become the latest major football nation to turn on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, withdrawing their support for his re-election bid and joining a growing European revolt against his leadership. The French Football Federation [FFF] confirmed on Thursday that it would no longer back Infantino ahead of the FIFA Congress next year, citing concerns [...]
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• Football Fans Celebrate Big Wins As Champions League Returns With 46 Goals Across Two Nights

  10-09-2026 17:17 via completesports.com
  
  Clear wins by the competition’s heavyweights and the large number of goals also meant many fans benefited directly from staking on their favourites. The Champions League is back, and football fans are already recording major betting wins as the new season gets underway. Across the opening two nights, 46 goals were scored as Europe’s biggest [...]
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• China PR Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: U-20 WWC Group F Matchday 2

  10-09-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  China PR vs Nigeria: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) Group F matchday–2 clash between Little Steel Roses of Peoples Republic of China (China PR) and the Falconets of Nigeria at the Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec, Pland.
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• Gordon Fits Barcelona Style Of Play Better Than Rashford —Deco

  10-09-2026 15:25 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club signed Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford because he fits the team’s style of play better. Rashford scored 14 goals for Barça last season as they won LaLiga and the Spanish Supercopa, but the Spanish champions opted against taking up a €30 million ($34.8m) option to make the deal [...]
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• FG pays D’Tigress players $100,000 each, completes presidential reward

  10-09-2026 14:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe Federal Government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each D’Tigress player, completing President Bola Tinubu’s promised presidential rewards for the team’s historic 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket triumph.The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed that the accounts of the players and officials were credited on September 9, 2026, with each team official receiving the naira equivalent of $50,000. All recipients have confirmed receipt of
  
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Defender Adelowo Optimistic Of Victory Against CS Sfaxien

  10-09-2026 14:40 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars defender Damilola Adelowo is confident the Oluyole Warriors can secure a positive result against Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup, reports Completesports.com. Salisu Yusuf’s men will face Sfaxien in the second leg of their first preliminary-round tie at the Stade Taieb Mhiri in Sfax on Sunday night. Shooting Stars head [...]
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• 2030 World Cup: Morocco says Casablanca will host final

  10-09-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeMorocco has named Casablanca as the venue for the 2030 World Cup final, according to the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa.According to Reuters, Lekjaa announced the plan at a political party event in Bouznika, Morocco, on Thursday, despite FIFA yet to officially confirm the venue for the tournament’s showpiece match.“The province of Benslimane will have the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final,” Lekjaa said, according
  
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• France says ‘will not support’ Infantino in FIFA election

  10-09-2026 14:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales, who have also publicly withdrawn support for Infantino.FIFA confirmed last weekend that Infantino will stand in the FIFA presidential election next March, despite the backlash over his now-ab
  
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• Fernandez Must Learn To Make Better Decisions –Ex-Rangers Goalkeeper

  10-09-2026 13:00 via completesports.com
  
  Former Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell has criticized Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez following a costly second-half mistake in Rangers’ 1-0 victory over St Mirren. During the match, Fernandez won the ball near the halfway line but attempted a risky, over-complicated flick to teammate Dujon Sterling. Read Also:Okonkwo Hails Charlton Teammates After QPR Draw The pass [...]
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• Okonkwo Hails Charlton Teammates After QPR Draw

  10-09-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arthur Okonkwo has praised his Charlton Athletic teammates for their resilient performance in Wednesday night’s goalless draw against Queens Park Rangers. Nathan Jones’ side responded positively to last weekend’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Stoke City with a determined defensive display at home. Okonkwo played a key role in securing the point, making two impressive saves [...]
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• Pochettino wants Chelsea stripped of 2016-17 Premier League title

  10-09-2026 12:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour awarded to the side he led to the runners-up spot.Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) in July and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in relation to breaches of Premier League rules during the Roman Abramovich era.The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Zulkifilu, Nworie, Rilwan Lead Early Scoring Race

  10-09-2026 10:43 via completesports.com
  
  Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu of Ranchers Bees, Kano Pillars defender Fabian Nworie, and Doma United forward Sadiq Rilwan have emerged as the early frontrunners in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, scoring race. Zulkifilu shot to the top of the goalscoring chart after a remarkable hat-trick in Ranchers Bees’ 4-0 demolition of Abia Warriors at the [...]
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• LaLiga Tiene Talentos De Todas Partes Del Globo, Pero… ¿Quiénes Hacen Historia?

  10-09-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  
  Nadie discute cuando se dice que LaLiga española es una de las más grandes e importantes cuando de fútbol internacional se trata. Y gran parte de esto se debe a los deportistas que lo han dado y lo siguen dando todo cada vez que ponen un pie en la cancha. Sin duda alguna, jugadores como [...]
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• Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking

  10-09-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she booked a semi-final showdown with Coco Gauff.Rybakina beat Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 and is assured of ending Aryna Sabalenka’s reign atop the standings — even if the Belarusian wins a third straight title.“It’s just a number right now,” Rybakina said. “It’s a different achievement … but mostly you think about the titles at the
  
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• Chelsea’s 2016-17 Premier League Title Should Be Given To Tottenham —Pochettino

  10-09-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour retrospectively awarded to Tottenham, who he led to second place that season. Chelsea were fined £10m by the Football Association in July and given a suspended two-window transfer ban for multiple violations of the rules [...]
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• Nigeria Qualify For 2027 IHF Men’s U-21 World Championship

  10-09-2026 08:48 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s junior men’s handball team has secured qualification for the 2027 International Handball Federation (IHF) Men’s U-21 World Championship in North Macedonia. The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed the qualification in a statement on their X handle. The qualification was secured after the Nigerian team defeated Guinea 28-23 in their quarter-final at the 33rd Africa [...]
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• UCL: It’s Just Cramps’ –Iraola Gives Injury Update On Barcola

  10-09-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has disclosed that Bradley Barcola only suffered from cramps rather than a serious calf injury during Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. Recall that Barcola pulled up holding his left calf in the 60th minute of his full debut, sparking injury fears. Read Also:Carabao Cup: Hold Me Responsible For [...]
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• UCL: They’re A Great Team —Napoli Coach Allegri Hails Arsenal

  10-09-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  Massimiliano Allegri has labelled Arsenal a “great team” after his Napoli side were beaten on Wednesday night. Martin Odegaard’s 75th minute strike settled the Champions League showdown in Arsenal’s favour, though the result only tells half the story. The Gunners were dominant throughout at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, but a succession of missed chances [...]
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• Akintola Joins Omonia FC After Hull City Exit

  10-09-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Hull City have announced the departure of Nigerian winger David Akintola, who has left the club to join Cypriot side Omonia FC, reports Completesports.com. The Tigers confirmed that Akintola’s contract was mutually terminated to enable him to complete his move to Omonia. The 30-year-old will return to the Cypriot club for a second spell, having [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Hold Me Responsible For Chelsea’s Poor First Half Performance Against Leeds United — Alonso

  10-09-2026 07:10 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for his team’s poor first-half performance in the Blues’ 6-3 win against Leeds United in the Carabao Cup. The Blues came out flat at Stamford Bridge and found themselves chasing the game after a dominant opening 45 minutes from Leeds. Read Also:‘I Want To Keep Playing And [...]
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• Chelsea fight back from 2-0 down to beat Leeds 6-3

  10-09-2026 00:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League Cup third-round classic on Wednesday.Xabi Alonso’s side were in danger of crashing out following Tarik Muharemovic’s first-half opener and a Brenden Aaronson goal soon after the interval at Stamford Bridge.But Alonso sent on England forward Palmer, along with Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto and Reece James, at half-time and the decision inspired Chelsea’s stirring
  
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• UCL: Arsenal Edge Napoli, Liverpool Overcome Atletico Madrid

  10-09-2026 00:00 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Wednesday night. The Gunners could have won by a more comfortable margin after creating several clear-cut chances in an entertaining encounter, but Martin Ødegaard’s goal 15 minutes from time proved decisive. Ødegaard is now enjoying [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Chelsea Stage Dramatic Comeback To Edge Out Leeds In Nine-Goal Thriller

  09-09-2026 23:26 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea produced a dramatic second-half comeback to overturn a 0-2 deficit to overcome Leeds United 6-3 victory over Leeds United in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Leeds started strongly and led at the break after Tarik Muharemovic headed them in front in the 23rd minute and Brenden Aaronson making it [...]
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• Mac Allister scores winner as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1

  09-09-2026 23:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Alexis Mac Allister did his case for an improved Liverpool contract no harm with the winner as Andoni Iraola got off to a winning Champions League start by beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday.Mac Allister expressed his frustration at not being offered a new deal on the eve of the match, but responded by blasting home from the edge of the box to cap Liverpool’s comeback.Marcos Llorente had given Atletico an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled before half-time.Victory came at
  
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• PSG begin UCL title defence with 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava

  09-09-2026 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick as two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain began their bid to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 on Wednesday.Ousmane Dembele got the first two goals for PSG at the Parc des Princes, before Spain’s World Cup final hero Torres struck three times on his Champions League debut for his new club.Fabian Ruiz sealed the win late on as the big victory sets PSG up nicely for the rest of the league phase.Vangua
  
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• UCL: Man United Can Compete With Europe’s Best –Carrick

  09-09-2026 21:34 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has backed his squad to go as far as possible and compete with Europe’s elite on their return to the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United host Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford, ending a 1,003-day absence from the competition. Read Also:Stationery Stores Chairman Petitions FIFA, Demands Recognition For Father, [...]
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