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• Hat-trick: World must accept Messi as GOAT – Ronaldo

  17-06-2026 19:36
  
  Brazil legend, Ronaldo De Lima said Lionel Messi’s hat-trick at the ongoing World Cup has further solidified his status as greatest of all time, a fact he said the world must accept.
  Ronaldo stated this after Messi netted three against Algeria, becoming the oldest player to do so at the World Cup.
  With 16 goals, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner also became World Cup joint topscorer, level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose.
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Marks World Cup Return With Impressive 1-1 Draw With Portugal

  17-06-2026 21:23 via completesports.com
  
  Congo DR produced another stunning result at the 2026 World Cup as the African side won their first ever point in the tournament by holding one of the pre-tournament favorites, Portugal, to a 1-1 draw in Houston on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa struck Congo’s first goal at a World Cup deep into first-half stoppage time to [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘This Is Messi AI’ –Oliseh Lauds Argentina Star’s Hat-trick Heroics Vs Algeria

  17-06-2026 20:46 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain and manager, Sunday Oliseh, hailed Lionel Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026, by describing the Argentine superstar as “Lionel Messi AI”. Oliseh expressed awe at Messi’s unmatched precision, movement, and football intelligence, noting that his brilliance transcends standard human play. Read Also:EXCLUSIVE: DR Congo’s World Cup [...]
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• President Federation Cup: Ikorodu City, El-Kanemi Warriors Reach Final

  17-06-2026 20:45 via completesports.com
  
  Ikorodu City will face El-Kanemi Warriors in the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup following victories for both sides in their respective semi-final matches. Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors secured a 3-1 win over Wikki Tourists at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina to book their place in the final. The Maiduguri-based club will be [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Should Have Been Sent Off Against Argentina —Ex-Bundesliga Referee

  17-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Former Bundesliga referee Patrick Ittrich has posited that Lionel Messi should have been sent off in Argentina’s World Cup 2026 group opener against Algeria on Tuesday. Messi was the hero for the reigning World Cup champions, as he netted all the three goals in the 3-0 win against the Algerians. The feat saw Messi broke [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Should Have Been Sent Off Against Algeria —Ex-Bundesliga Referee

  17-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Former Bundesliga referee Patrick Ittrich has posited that Lionel Messi should have been sent off in Argentina’s World Cup 2026 group opener against Algeria on Tuesday. Messi was the hero for the reigning World Cup champions, as he netted all the three goals in the 3-0 win against the Algerians. The feat saw Messi broke [...]
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• Bundesliga Club Step Up Interest In Fernandez

  17-06-2026 19:30 via completesports.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen have intensified their pursuit of Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Completesports.com reports. According to TEAMtalk, the Bundesliga club have made fresh contacts with Rangers over the signing of the Nigeria international. Fernandez arrived Ibrox from English League One club Peterborough United last summer. The centre-back was named Rangers’ Player of the Season following a [...]
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• Musetti Withdraws From Wimbledon

  17-06-2026 19:22 via completesports.com
  
  Former Wimbledon semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the 2026 Wimbledon Championships to recover from a lingering left thigh injury. Recall that Musetti sustained the injury at the Italian Open in May, and it has made him miss the French Open. Read Also:US Open: Sinner, Alcaraz Set To Team Up With Williams Sisters Despite rehabilitation [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why Bellingham Has Been Underappreciated In England –Parker

  17-06-2026 18:26 via completesports.com
  
  Former Fulham manager Scott Parker has disclosed that Jude Bellingham is severely underappreciated in England. Bellingham has previously admitted to feeling like a “scapegoat” following England’s Euro 2024 final defeat. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Why I Cried After Netting Hat-Trick Against Algeria –Messi His starting spot for the England squad has been the subject of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Will Take Risk Against Portugal –Desabre

  17-06-2026 17:35 via completesports.com
  
  DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has advised his team to play without fear and take calculated risks against Portugal in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture. He stated that the Leopards must impose their own style of play and exploit the pressure on the favored European side. “I want my team to play, [...]
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• Mayweather faces felony charges over $200,000 luxury watch cheque

  17-06-2026 16:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabBoxing legend Floyd Mayweather is facing felony charges in Nevada over allegations that he used a bad cheque to purchase a luxury watch worth $200,000.According to ESPN, the Hall of Famer has been charged with theft and intent to defraud following a complaint linked to the purchase of an Audemars Piguet watch in Las Vegas.Court documents allege that Mayweather wrote the cheque from a Wells Fargo account on December 31, 2024, despite allegedly knowing the account lacked suffi
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: DR Congo’s World Cup 2026 Dream — Can The Leopards Become Group K’s Surprise Package?

  17-06-2026 16:31 via completesports.com
  
  For a nation making its FIFA World Cup return after over 50 years, DR Congo arrives with reasons for optimism. Their victory over the Super Eagles still has reverberating echoes in their minds. Some of their key players, however, did not have the best seasons in their respective club sides but the World Cup 2026 [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 109: Lionel Messi Masterclass

  17-06-2026 16:28 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi has once again proven that age is just a number with his masterclass display against Algeria at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentina captain delivered a record-breaking performance to inspire the reigning champions to a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Desert Foxes. Making his 200th senior appearance for Argentina, the 38-year-old [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Koulibaly Confident Senegal Will Overcome France Defeat

  17-06-2026 16:22 via completesports.com
  
  Kalidou Koulibaly is optimistic Senegal will bounce from the disappointing defeat to France, Completesports.com reports. The Terangha Lions lost 3-1 to the European champions in their opening fixture of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Senegal gave a good account of themselves in the game with Nicolas Jackson, and Ismaila Sarr coming close to scoring in [...]
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• Premier League: Why Hull City could face points deduction after winning promotion

  17-06-2026 15:22 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeHull City’s return to the Premier League could be overshadowed by the threat of a points deduction, with the newly-promoted club reportedly needing to raise funds before the end of June to avoid breaching financial regulations.According to the BBC, Hull have exceeded the English Football League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) threshold by around £6 million, largely due to promotion bonuses paid to players after their Championship play-off final vic
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Portugal vs DR Congo match

  17-06-2026 14:52
  
  By Seyi Babalola
  Portugal will begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Wednesday with a Group K clash against DR Congo in Houston, Texas, as Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates look to make a strong start in their bid for a first-ever World Cup title.
  The encounter marks the first-ever senior international meeting between the two nations and promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the opening round in Group K.
  Kick-off and venue
  The match will be played at Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium
  
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• U.S. Celebrates 250 Years Independence Anniversary With Novelty Match In Lagos

  17-06-2026 14:06 via completesports.com
  
  As part of celebration to mark its 250th independence anniversary, the United States Consulate General in Lagos organised a football tournament tagged ‘Freedom Cup’. The tournament which was held on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, took place at the Upbeat Recreational Centre, Lekki, Lagos. It brought together U.S. government exchange alumni, students, journalists, representatives of the [...]
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• Top Ascot 2026 Races Drawing Early Betting Attention

  17-06-2026 13:18 via completesports.com
  
  Ascot does not build slowly. The meeting opens on June 16 and immediately puts major races in front of bettors before the week has settled into rhythm. Across five days and seven races per card, early attention is already clustering around a few obvious pressure points. Platforms such as https://1xbet.ie/en/line/horse-racing can sit beside form guides [...]
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• Football Betting Tips For Beginners: The Essential Foundations You Need To Build

  17-06-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  Starting in football betting without a clear foundation is one of the most reliable ways to lose money quickly and become discouraged before developing any genuine understanding of what it takes to do the activity well. The difference between a beginner who improves consistently and one who cycles through the same mistakes is almost never [...]
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• Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on free transfer after nine years at Manchester City

  17-06-2026 12:45
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has completed a free transfer to Real Madrid following the expiration of his contract at Manchester City, bringing an end to a highly successful nine-year spell at the Premier League club.
  The 31-year-old’s move to the La Liga giants was confirmed on Wednesday, with Silva signing a two-year deal that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until June 2028.
  Silva departs City after making 459 appearances across all competitions since
  
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• World Cup tactical preview: How Portugal can beat DR Congo

  17-06-2026 12:43
  
  By John Ogunsemore
  As Portugal kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against DR Congo in Houston’s NRG Stadium, Roberto Martínez’s side enter as overwhelming favourites.
  A Seleção boast world-class talent and recent form, while the Leopards make a historic return to the tournament after a 52-year absence.
  This Group K opener presents a classic mismatch in quality, but tactical discipline will be key for Portugal to avoid any upset and secure a confident start.
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• ‘It’s bad, we’ve missed out twice in a row’ – Osimhen on World Cup absence

  17-06-2026 12:27
  
  Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen has spoken publicly for the first time about the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the disappointment as painful for both himself and his teammates.
  The expanded 48-team tournament, which began last week, has brought together nations from across the globe.
  However, Nigeria are absent despite Africa receiving nine automatic qualification slots and an additional playoff place.
  The Super Eagles fell short after finishing se
  
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• OFFICIAL: Silva Joins Real Madrid On Two-Year Deal After Man City Exit

  17-06-2026 12:10 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid have signed former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer. Silva has signed a two-year deal at Real, who have already added Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella in a £51.8m and extended the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger following the return of head coach Jose Mourinho. The 31-year-old’s contract at City expired [...]
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• World Cup tactical preview: How England can beat Croatia

  17-06-2026 12:07
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on Wednesday knowing that a strong start could set the tone for their entire tournament.While the Three Lions enter the contest as favourites, Croatia’s reputation as a resilient and tactically disciplined tournament side means victory is far from guaranteed.
  The match brings back memories of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, when Croatia came from behind to eliminate England and progress to the final.
  Now, eight years la
  
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• Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid

  17-06-2026 11:51 via vanguardngr.com
  Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced Wednesday.Silva had left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when the 31-year-old’s contract expired at the end of last season.His contract with Real Madrid runs until June 30, 2028.Silva made 459 appearances for City in total, scoring 76 goals, since joining from Monaco in 2017.He has won 15 major trophies with the club, including four successive Premier League titles fr
  
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• President Federation Cup: Mangut Braces Nasarawa United For Difficult Ikorodu City Test

  17-06-2026 11:16 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut is expecting a difficult duel against Ikorodu City in their President Federation Cup semi-final encounter, Completesports.com reports. The high-stakes encounter is slated for the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Wednesday (today). Mangut Ready For Tough Test Mangut said his side is concentrating on delivering a winning performance in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Queiroz Eyes Winning Start For Ghana Against Panama

  17-06-2026 10:00 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is targeting a positive start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama at the Toronto Stadium on Thursday morning. Queiroz Optimistic Of Victory Queiroz said his team is well prepared for the Group L encounter. “We’re strong and we’ll showcase [...]
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• I feel bad not playing at 2026 World Cup – Osimhen

  17-06-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
  Victor Osimhen has spoken publicly for the first time about Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the disappointment has been difficult for both him and his Super Eagles teammates.The expanded 2026 tournament, which features 48 teams for the first time in history, got underway last week, bringing together nations from across the globe.
  However, Nigeria is notably absent from the competition despite Africa being allocated nine automatic qualification spot
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about England vs Croatia match

  17-06-2026 09:27
  
  England and Croatia will renew their modern World Cup rivalry when both sides clash in a highly anticipated Group L encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  The fixture brings added intrigue following their famous 2018 semi-final meeting, where Croatia defeated England after extra time to reach the World Cup final, a result that still lingers in English football memory.
  England arrive as one of the tournament favourites, while Croatia continue to carry the reputation of a resilient, technically dis
  
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• My World Cup goals just a number – Messi on hat-trick against Algeria

  17-06-2026 09:25
  
  Lionel Messi has played down his latest milestone after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria.
  He insisted his World Cup goal record is “just a number” despite equalling a major tournament landmark.
  The 38-year-old Lionel Messi delivered a brilliant performance in Kansas City on Tuesday.
  His three goals took him level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the joint all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 16 goals.
  It was also his first-ever World C
  
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