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• I Feel Hurt Missing Out Of Scotland’s 2026 World Cup Squad –Gilmour

  03-06-2026 18:25 via completesports.com
  
  Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour has acknowledged that coping with the disappointment of a knee injury that dashed his 2026 World Cup dream has been challenging. The 24-year-old limped off during a friendly win against Curacao at Hampden Park and will miss the upcoming tournament. He has been replaced in the midfield rotation as the team [...]
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• Odegaard on target as Norway, Morocco play out draw in World Cup friendly

  07-06-2026 23:23 via vanguardngr.com
  Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equalizer as Norway came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with African giants Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match on Sunday.Arsenal captain Odegaard swept in an emphatic finish from Oscar Bobb’s low cross on 75 minutes in Harrison, New Jersey, to cancel out Brahim Diaz’s early goal for Morocco.Morocco made history four years ago by becoming the first team from Africa ever to reach the last four of a World Cup, eventually losing a tense semi-final
  
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• Ogbu To Undergo Scan In Lisbon Monday

  07-06-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria defender Igoh Ogbu will undergo a scan in Lisbon on Monday to determine the extent of the injury he sustained during the Super Eagles’ training session on Saturday, Completesports.com reports. The Slavia Prague centre-back suffered an Achilles tendon injury and has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal. Meanwhile, Super Eagles [...]
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• Nine Injured In Shooting Near England’s World Cup Base In US

  07-06-2026 22:30 via completesports.com
  
  Nine people have suffered injuries in a shooting near England’s World Cup base in Kansas City, Missouri, The Athletic reports. Police were called to reports of an incident on Troost Avenue, a short drive from the training base camp and a little further in the other direction to the team hotel England will use during [...]
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• Ballon d’Or: I thought I would win it – Yamal

  07-06-2026 22:27 via vanguardngr.com
  Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has admitted that he believed he would win the 2025 Ballon d’Or before eventually finishing behind Ousmane Dembélé.The 18-year-old, who enjoyed a stellar campaign with Barcelona and Spain, opened up about his feelings regarding the prestigious individual award during a recent interview.Reflecting on the ceremony, Yamal said: “Honestly, if I’m being sincere, I thought I was going to win it that day because of some things that happe
  
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• Feyenoord Part Ways With Van Persie

  07-06-2026 22:24 via completesports.com
  
  Feyenoord has officially parted ways with manager Robin van Persie after a 16-month stint. Despite successfully guiding the Rotterdam giants to a second-place finish and a qualification spot in the UEFA Champions League, the club’s board opted to dismiss the Dutch icon following a season plagued by inconsistent domestic performances. The decision marks a swift [...]
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• Christian Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly with Ukraine, match abandoned

  07-06-2026 22:12 via thesun.ng
  
  Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is recovering in hospital after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, forcing the match to be abandoned and sending shockwaves through the football world.
  The incident occurred in the 65th minute in Odense, with television footage showing Eriksen clutching his chest before falling to the ground. Medical personnel rushed onto the pitch as players from both teams formed a protective circle around the 34-year-old whil
  
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• Denmark vs Ukraine Friendly Abandoned After Eriksen Collapses On Pitch Again

  07-06-2026 21:31 via completesports.com
  
  Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, Sky Sports reports. Footage showed Eriksen grabbing his chest before collapsing in the 65th minute. The match was later abandoned. “Christian Eriksen is conscious and ​is doing ⁠well under the circumstances,” ⁠the federation said in a ‌statement on X. Denmark’s national team doctor Morten [...]
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• Algeria Extend Petkovic Contract Ahead 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 21:22 via completesports.com
  
  The Algerian Football Federation ,FAF, has announced the extension of national team head coach Vladimir Petkovic’s contract until 2028. The decision was confirmed by the federation on Sunday, rewarding the Bosnian tactician for the significant progress made by the Desert Foxes since his appointment in February 2024. Petkovic was originally contracted until the conclusion of [...]
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• Super Eagles World Cup Miss: Gusau Not To Blame — Gara-Gombe

  07-06-2026 20:59 via completesports.com
  Attention is shifting to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the falling of the curtain on the 2025/26 European Leagues season Countries have forwarded their team lists to FIFA, and the stage is getting set for the commencement of the mundial. This flashes before us light of the reminder of Super Eagles missing out of [...]
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• Breaking: Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch again

  07-06-2026 20:47 via vanguardngr.com
  Christian Eriksen is conscious and receiving medical attention after collapsing during Denmark’s international friendly against Ukraine on Saturday.The incident occurred during the second half of the match, with television footage showing the Danish midfielder suddenly falling to the ground.
  Following the medical emergency, the match was abandoned.Providing an update on Eriksen’s condition, the Danish Football Federation said in a statement on X: “Christian Eriksen is consciou
  
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• I Want My Children To Watch Me Play Tennis –Serena

  07-06-2026 20:33 via completesports.com
  Veteran US tennis star Serena Williams has disclosed that her decision to make a tennis comeback was because she wanted her children to watch her play. The American sport legend, now 44, is competing in a professional tournament for the first time in nearly four years next week at Queens in London. The 23-time Grand [...]
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• Lovren: There Was A Rift Between Salah, Slot At Liverpool

  07-06-2026 20:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has disclosed that Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot didn’t have a good relationship at Anfield. Lovren, who remains one of Salah’s closest confidants, stated in an explosive interview with WinWin that the toxic managerial dynamic directly triggered Salah’s departure from Anfield. Read Also:Liverpool Plan New Contract Talks With Ngumoha Amid [...]
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• New York Mayor Reveals African Country To Win 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 20:07 via completesports.com
  
  New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has predicted that Morocco will defeat France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, backing the Atlas Lions to become world champions for the first time in their history, Morocco World News reports. Speaking in predictions published by British newspaper The Guardian (via Morocco World News) the 35-year-old mayor [...]
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• Friendly: Super Falcons Target Another Win Against Senegal

  07-06-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Falcons are set to adopt a more aggressive approach in Monday’s second international friendly against Senegal following a closely contested first encounter in Ikenne Friday. Head coach Justine Madugu revealed on Sunday that the nine-time African champions will be more purposeful in attack when they face the Lionesses of Senegal again at the [...]
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• President Federation Cup: Mangut Expresses Relief After Nasarawa United’s Victory Over Rivers United

  07-06-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has celebrated his team’s victory over Rivers United. The Solid Miners defeated 5-3 on penalities in their President Federation Cup Round of 16 encounter in Awka on Saturday. Nasarawa United squandered a two-goal lead as Rivers United fought back from 2-0 down to force the game into extra time. [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: What gets a player suspended? Yellow and Red card rules explained

  07-06-2026 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, with co-hosts Mexico opening the tournament against South Africa in what promises to be a historic curtain-raiser.As teams prepare for football’s biggest stage, discipline will be just as important as talent. Players aiming to go deep into the competition must avoid unnecessary bookings, as both yellow and red cards can have serious consequences for squad availability.Yellow card accumulation could derail a nation’s progress at crucial moment
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Top 10 dark horse countries ranked

  07-06-2026 17:46 via vanguardngr.com
  Every World Cup produces dark horse countries that emerge as surprise packages, and the 2026 edition is unlikely to be any different.Four years ago, Morocco made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals. This summer, several countries will be hoping to emulate that remarkable run, or even go as far as winning the tournament.
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  Japan enters the tournament as one of the strongest dark horse contenders after a series of impressive international performances. Under H
  
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• We’re Scared Of Playing Bigger Countries —Ex- Bafana Head Coach

  07-06-2026 15:54 via completesports.com
  
  Former South Africa senior men’s national team head coach Owen Da Gama has said Bafana Bafana are scared of playing against bigger countries. Bafana Bafana’s final preparations for the World Cup have been severely disrupted due to a combination visa crisis and underwhelming performances. On top of failing to find stronger opponents for Bafana friendly [...]
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• Rangers Will Renew Coach Ilechukwu’s Contract Ahead 2026/27 NPFL, CAF Champions League — GM, Ezeaku

  07-06-2026 15:12 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers International have confirmed that the Flying Antelopes’ Head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, will remain in charge of the club ahead of the 2026/27 domestic and continental football seasons, Completesports.com reports. General Manager of the Coal City side, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, insisted that Ilechukwu would continue in his role as the club’s Head Coach for the [...]
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• 10 most expensive national teams at 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 14:28 via vanguardngr.com
  National teams values heading into the World Cup underline the growing financial power of international football, with elite talent spread across Europe’s biggest leagues and beyond.
  From emerging superpowers to established giants, here are the 10 most valuable national teams squads at the tournament.10. Belgium — $631.4 millionJérémy Doku leads a Belgium squad transitioning away from its famed golden generation, with several iconic names now retired or past their peak
  
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• AIK Plan to Sign More Young Players After Yohanna Transfer

  07-06-2026 13:28 via completesports.com
  
  Swedish club AIK have reaffirmed their commitment to a recruitment model focused on signing talented young players, developing them, and eventually selling them for significant profits — a strategy highlighted by the record-breaking transfer of Zadok Yohanna. Yohanna completed his move to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a deal that [...]
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• My Job Was To End Jake Paul’s Boxing Career –Joshua

  07-06-2026 13:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has disclosed that his job was to end Jake Paul’s boxing career. Recall that Joshua dropped Paul twice in the fifth and once in the sixth to mercifully end a mismatch that was globally streamed on Netflix. Speaking on the Mr. Versace Podcast with The Ring, Joshua expressed no regrets, [...]
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• Enekwechi Wins Gold In Shotput At Russia Meet

  07-06-2026 13:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi claimed gold in the men’s shot put at the prestigious Znamensky Memorial in Russia. Enekwechi’s feat reinforced his standing as one of Africa’s elite field athletes and one of Nigeria’s most dependable performers globally. Enekwechi secured victory with a best throw of 21.27 metres — a mark that none of his rivals [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Broos Laments Bafana’s Poor Performance In 1-1 Draw With Jamaica

  07-06-2026 12:45 via completesports.com
  
  Head coach of South Africa’s senior men’s national team, Hugo Broos, has expressed his disappointment with the performance of Bafana Bafana in their friendly game with Jamaica on Saturday. As part of their preparations, Bafana faced Jamaica in Pachuca, Mexico, in a friendly match that ended 1-1. Lyle Foster opened the scoring for Bafana before [...]
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• Wilander: Zverev Will Challenge Sinner, Alcaraz For Grand Slam Titles

  07-06-2026 12:30 via completesports.com
  
  Tennis legend Mats Wilander believes Alexander Zverev has successfully evolved his playing style to match the aggressive pace set by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Wilander noted that Zverev’s tactical shift could soon elevate him to Big Three status alongside them, warning that the young stars might want to be careful. In a chat with [...]
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• 2026 World Cup matches at risk of suspension, delay due to severe weather

  07-06-2026 12:27 via vanguardngr.com
  World Cup fixtures could face significant disruption due to severe weather conditions, as FIFA regulations do not set a fixed cut-off point for suspending or abandoning matches.Under U.S. thunderstorm safety protocols, play must be stopped immediately if lightning or electrical activity is detected within an eight-mile radius of a stadium.
  Players are then escorted off the pitch and taken to dressing rooms, while supporters are directed to designated safe areas inside the venue.Once lightning i
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Be Smart Enough With Your Position –Keane Tells Kane

  07-06-2026 11:48 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has advised England striker Harry Kane to conserve his energy and stay high up the pitch as a traditional center-forward instead of dropping deep to act as a playmaker at the 2026 World Cup. Keane stressed that extreme heat and fatigue will be massive factors at the World Cup, [...]
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• Iran arrives for World Cup amid visa dispute with United States

  07-06-2026 11:32 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  Iran’s national football team has arrived in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as tensions persist with the United States over visa restrictions affecting members of its delegation.
  The squad departed its training base in Antalya, Turkey, and landed in Tijuana, Mexico, where it will remain throughout the tournament.
  The relocation followed weeks of uncertainty linked to diplomatic frictions and complications surrounding entry permits to the United States.
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• NPFL: Rangers Players And Officials Earn ₦150m Cash, Land Reward For 2025/26 NPFL Title Win

  07-06-2026 11:27 via completesports.com
  
  Players and officials of Rangers International have been rewarded by the Enugu State Government for their historic ninth NPFL title triumph, Completesports.com reports. Rangers secured their ninth league title after winning the 2025/2026 NPFL season with 68 points, finishing ahead of second-placed Rivers United with one point difference, and eight points ahead of third-placed Shooting [...]
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