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• I Feel Comfortable Playing Alongside Modric –Rabiot

  28-11-2025 06:45 via completesports.com
  AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot says he feels comfortable playing alongside Luka Modric in the midfield. In a chat with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the France international stated that Modric is blessed with outstanding vision and quality. “He’s a simple person and loves football like a child. Read Also:UEL: Nigerian Winger On Target In FC [...]
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• EPL: Arsenal Ready To Prove A Point Against Liverpool –Arteta

  07-01-2026 16:12 via completesports.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Gunners have a point to prove against Liverpool in Thursday’s Premier League clash. The Reds come into the heavyweight clash on a longer unbeaten run than the Gunners, but victory will take Mikel Arteta’s men a whopping 17 points clear of the holders with 17 games remaining. Speaking with [...]
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• Arsenal boss Arteta ‘sad’ to see Amorim sacked by Man Utd

  07-01-2026 15:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday that he was “sad” to see rival boss Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United as he reflected on the brutal nature of their trade.Amorim was dismissed by the Premier League giants on Monday after just 14 months in charge.The Portuguese coach’s exit followed growing tensions with senior Old Trafford officials, including director of football Jason Wilcox, over recent days.United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe had previously suggested that Am
  
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• Messi: ‘I Don’t See Myself As A Coach’

  07-01-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has disclosed that he has no plans to go into coaching after he retires from football. Speaking at the American Business Forum this week, the veteran revealed that he is more interested in following in Inter Miami owner David Beckham’s footsteps. “I like to start looking at what could come [...]
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• Barca, Real Madrid draw 2nd division sides in Copa del Rey last 16

  07-01-2026 15:18 via vanguardngr.com
  Holders Barcelona will travel to Racing Santander in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey while Real Madrid will meet Albacete after both were drawn against second division opposition on Wednesday.The other teams involved in the Spanish Super Cup, Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, also face second-tier opponents.Tournament rules dictate the Super Cup teams face the lowest ranked teams remaining, until later in the competition.Atletico will visit two-time winners Deportivo La Coruna, while Athleti
  
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• Carrick, Solskjaer set for Man Utd talks after Amorim exit

  07-01-2026 15:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could each hold fresh talks with Manchester United as the club seek to appoint an interim head coach after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, according to British media reports.The two former United players are believed to have held a first round of informal discussions with sporting director Jason Wilcox on Tuesday, ahead of United’s Premier League match at Burnley.Another former United star Darren Fletcher, who is in charge of the Under-18 side, has be
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Still Work In Progress, Gradually Evolving — Akuneto

  07-01-2026 14:17 via completesports.com
  Nigeria-born Oldham Athletic U19s Head Coach, Chuks Akuneto, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Super Eagles remain a work in progress but are gradually evolving towards the dream of Nigerians. Akuneto spoke against the backdrop of the three-time AFCON winners’ emphatic 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their Round of 16 clash at the 2025 Africa [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Faé Relishes Cote d’Ivoire’s Win Over Burkina Faso

  07-01-2026 14:14 via completesports.com
  Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Faé has reflected on his team’s victory over neighbours Burkina Faso. The holders thrashed the Stallions 3-0 in their Round of 16 encounter in Marrakech on Tuesday night. Amad Diallo, Yan Diomandé, and Ousmane Diomandé got the goals for the Elephants. Read Also: 10 Nigerian Legends Who Dominated AFCON History [...]
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• AFCON 2025: We Know Them Well –Mahrez Speaks Ahead Super Eagles Semi-final Clash

  07-01-2026 14:11 via completesports.com
  Desert Foxes of Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has said he and his teammates have a good idea of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The two African giants will square off in the quarter-finals at this year’s AFCON in Morocco. While the Super Eagles recorded a dominant 4-0 win against Mozambique in the round of 16, Algeria edged [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Tactical Board: Algeria’s wonder goal, Nigeria’s bigger truth

  07-01-2026 13:49 via vanguardngr.com
  …My AFCON 2025 ObservatoryBy Sola FanawopoNigerian legend Daniel Amokachi, in one of his trademark commentaries, suggested that many Nigerians would have preferred a quarterfinal clash with DR Congo. I understand the logic. But whatever the permutations, I quietly preferred Algeria vs Nigeria.A meeting between Nigeria and DR Congo would have been more than football. Emotion would have run dangerously high, history would have intruded, and logic might not have survived the occasion. In to
  
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• Slot says Liverpool can still do ‘special things’ ahead of Arsenal clash

  07-01-2026 13:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists his reigning English champions can still do “special things” this season as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Arsenal following a faltering start to their title defence.Slot’s men head to the Emirates for Thursday’s clash in fourth place in the table, but 14 points adrift of the Gunners.However, following on from a run of nine defeats in 12 games in all competitions, Liverpool are unbeaten in their last nine — although
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 49: Liam Rosenoir Appointment As Chelsea Manager

  07-01-2026 13:09 via completesports.com
  Chelsea yesterday announced the appointment of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a 5½-year contract. Rosenior took over at fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg after spells as head coach at Hull City and Derby County. The 41-year-old has been Strasbourg head coach since July 2024. He guided the French club to a seventh-place finish [...]
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• HEAD-TO-HEAD: Algeria 4-1 Nigeria – How Desert Foxes Dominate Super Eagles In Five Previous AFCON Meetings In North Africa

  07-01-2026 12:58 via completesports.com
  On Saturday Nigeria’s Super Eagles will face the Desert Foxes of Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This would be the sixth time the two African giants would clash at the AFCON when it was held in North Africa. Ahead of this weekend’s massive encounter, as compiled by Completesports.com’s James [...]
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• AFCON 2025 Diary Day 20: Nigeria Vs Algeria Rivalry Reignited, Osimhen-Lookman Truce, Moroccan Backing & Quarterfinal Predictions

  07-01-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  Day 20 (Tuesday, 6 January, 2026) It’s Algeria Versus Nigeria…..Again! Quarterfinal Set For Marrakech Showdown THE quarterfinal pairings of the 2025 AFCON are complete and it is the Fennecs of Algeria that will face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Marrakech in a mouth-watering clash at 5.00pm on Saturday, January the 10th. Just when it looked like [...]
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• 10 Nigerian Legends Who Dominated AFCON History | Super Eagles Greats

  07-01-2026 11:20 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s #SuperEagles are one of the most successful teams in #AFCON history, producing iconic players who shaped the tournament with goals, leadership, and unforgettable moments. From Rashidi Yekini’s record-breaking goals to Sunday Mba’s fairytale heroics, these legends defined Nigeria’s dominance in #AfricanFootball. In this video, we profile 10 Nigerian greats who lit up AFCON history, [...]
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• Gary O’Neil succeeds Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg coach

  07-01-2026 11:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Gary O’Neil has replaced Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg coach, the French club announced on Wednesday.Former Bournemouth and Wolves boss O’Neil, 42, heads to France after Rosenior left the Ligue 1 outfit on Tuesday for Premier League side Chelsea.AFP
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• Man City to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m

  07-01-2026 09:58 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeAntoine Semenyo is set to have a medical at Manchester City, with a move expected to be completed before Saturday.According to the BBC, the Premier League giants have agreed to meet Semenyo’s £65m release clause, which must be activated by 10 January.Semenyo is due to have his medical after Bournemouth’s game against Tottenham on Wednesday evening.Despite interest from five clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, City are the
  
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• Morocco To Host Draw For 2026 CAF Futsal AFCON Qualifiers

  07-01-2026 09:34 via completesports.com
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the draw for the 2026 CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifications will take place in Rabat, Morocco, today. The qualifiers will be played over two home-and-away knockout rounds, with seven teams qualifying for the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations 2026 final tournament, joining [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Must Maintain Winning Formula Vs Algeria –Adepoju

  07-01-2026 08:28 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has advised the Super Eagles to maintain their winning formula against Algeria ahead of Saturday’s quarter-finals clash in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the three-time AFCON champions thrashed Mozambique 4-0 in the round of 16, while Algeria needed an extra time to overcome DR Congo. Speaking [...]
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• Flick: Retaining Spanish Super Cup Remains Barca’s Priority

  07-01-2026 07:00 via completesports.com
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has disclosed that the team’s ambition is to retain the Spanish Super Cup this season. Barcelona arrive in Saudi Arabia as the defending champions after beating rivals Real Madrid in the final last year, and face Athletic Club in Wednesday’s semi-final clash. Read Also:Fenerbahce Prepare Offer For Lookman Flick, however, believes [...]
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• Fenerbahce Prepare Offer For Lookman

  07-01-2026 06:36 via completesports.com
  Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce are preparing an opening bid for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. Fenerbahce, according to Sport Mediaset are ready to table a loan offer worth €5m with an obligation to buy for €37m. Talks between Fenerbahce, and Atalanta are still at an early stage. Read Also:Chelsea Appoint Rosenior New Head Coach Galatasaray [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Algeria Ready For Super Eagles Showdown — Petković

  07-01-2026 06:11 via completesports.com
  Algeria head coach Vladimir Petković is looking forward to his side’s quarter-final clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, reports Completesports.com. The Desert Foxes booked a date with the Super Eagles after overcoming Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their Round of 16 encounter in Rabat on Tuesday night. Substitute Adil Boulbina scored the decisive [...]
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• Arsenal Vs Liverpool: Gunners Seek To Maintain Lead

  07-01-2026 05:43 via completesports.com
  Arsenal are set to lock horns with Liverpool in a blockbuster Premier League clash at the Emirates stadium on Thursday, 8 January, 2026. The league leaders will be looking to maintain their lead at the summit with a victory over the defending champions. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Arsenal Following their 2-1 defeat to Aston [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Game Against Mozambique Was More About Intelligence Than Physicality –Osayi-Samuel

  07-01-2026 00:27 via completesports.com
  Bright Osayi-Samuel has said the Super Eagles approach to Monday’s round of 16 clash with Mozambique was more of intelligence than physicality. Osayi-Samuel was in action as the Super Eagles secured a dominant 4-0 win against Mozambique. It was their fourth straight win in the tournament and they will now face Algeria in Saturday’s quarter-finals. [...]
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• Medvedev extends strong start to season ahead of Australian Open

  07-01-2026 00:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Former world number one Daniil Medvedev extended his impressive start to the season ahead of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over Frances Tiafoe in Brisbane on Wednesday.The top seed took just an hour to defeat the American 6-3, 6-2 following his equally ruthless first-round win over Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics on Monday.Medvedev served superbly against Tiafoe and didn’t face a break point in reaching the third round.The 29-year-old Russian has conceded that the world&rs
  
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• EPL: Nottingham Forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil

  06-01-2026 23:28 via vanguardngr.com
  Morgan Gibbs-White’s late penalty fired Nottingham Forest to a crucial 2-1 win over West Ham that left their relegation rivals in deep trouble on Tuesday.Sean Dyche’s side fell behind to Murillo’s early own goal at the London Stadium.But West Ham had a second goal from Crysencio Summerville controversially ruled out by VAR for the tightest of offside decisions.Forest rubbed salt into West Ham’s wounds with a stirring fightback as Nicolas Dominguez equalised before Gibbs-
  
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• AFCON 2025: Cote d’Ivoire put three past Burkina Faso to complete q/final line-up

  06-01-2026 23:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Manchester United winger Amad Diallo starred as Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 on Monday and became the first Africa Cup of Nations defending champions to reach the quarter-finals since 2010.Diallo struck the opening goal and created the second for Yan Diomande before half-time. Substitute Bazoumana Toure completed the scoring in the closing minutes in Marrakesh.Ivory Coast now travel south to Moroccan coastal city Agadir, where they will face record seven-time champions Egypt on Saturday fo
  
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• DR Congo’s human statue becomes AFCON’s most famous fan

  06-01-2026 22:26 via vanguardngr.com
  His team were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in agonising fashion on Tuesday, but the DR Congo’s human statue Michel Kuka Mboladinga will be remembered as the tournament’s most remarkable supporter.Democratic Republic of Congo’s supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga (L), pays tribute to Democratic Republic of Congo’s late prime minister Patrice Lumumba, by remaining motionless before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Algeria a
  
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• AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast Thrash Burkina Faso, Set Up Quarter-Finals Clash Vs Egypt

  06-01-2026 22:25 via completesports.com
  Defending champions Ivory Coast have booked a ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Burkina Faso 3-0 in the round of 16 on Tuesday. From the opening whistle, Ivory Coast controlled the tempo, utilizing their superior individual talent in midfield. Read Also:AFCON 2025: Eagles Eager To Play In The [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Quarter-final fixtures confirmed – date, time, venue

  06-01-2026 22:20 via vanguardngr.com
  The line-up for the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Morocco has been confirmed, with four high-stakes encounters scheduled across Friday and Saturday as the race for continental glory intensifies.Friday’s action begins in Tangiers, where Mali will take on defending champions Senegal in a West African derby billed for 1600 GMT.
  Later in the day, hosts Morocco face Cameroon in Rabat at 1900 GMT, with the Atlas Lions looking to make home advantage count against the
  
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