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• Iheanacho, Celtic Discuss New Contract

  09-07-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  
  Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has said the club are pursuing a deal to re-sign Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho joined the Hoops on a free transfer last summer after leaving Spanish club Sevilla. The 29-year-old signed a one-year contract with Celtic, with the club holding an option to extend it by a further [...]
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• World Cup 2026: France books semi-final spot with win over Morocco

  10-07-2026 03:17 via thesun.ng
  
  France continued its march towards the World Cup final with what turned out to be a pretty straightforward quarterfinal against Morocco.
  Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé wrapped up a 2-0 win as Les Bleus go through to the semifinals, where they will play either Spain or Belgium.
  Morocco barely laid a glove on their opponents, bringing to an end a campaign that had promised so much.
  It’s easy to forget that in getting this far, the Atlas Lions became the fir
  
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• Brazil’s football system is broken –Pele’s daughter

  10-07-2026 03:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Brazil’s football system is broken, with a lack of transparency and accountability in its administration reflected in the national team’s performances, Kely Nascimento, activist filmmaker and eldest daughter of former Brazil great Pele, told Reuters in an interview.
  “Brazilian football is broken. Whether it is corruption … it’s like a closed, very incestuous ecosystem where no one can see inside, and everybody knows why it is not working, but nobody can fix it,&rdq
  
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• European Parliament launches probe into Infantino

  10-07-2026 03:12 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino is to be investigated by the European Parliament after the organisation overruled the Folarin Balogun red card.
  Earlier this week, Belgium requested a formal explanation of why Balogun had his one-game suspension for a red card overturned by FIFA.
  Balogun, who was sent off in the last-32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, was available to play in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday, a game in which the USA lost 4-1.
  President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday his invol
  
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• Premiership not advantage to us –Norway coach

  10-07-2026 03:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Norway coach Stale Solbakken dismissed suggestions that having Premier League-based players gives his team an advantage against England in their World Cup quarter-final, cheekily pointing out that their opponents’ star performers actually play elsewhere.
  Norway boast Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard among their Premier League contingent, but Solbakken noted that England’s top two goalscorers ply their trade in LaLiga and the Bundesliga.
  While
  
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• England star hit with two-game ban

  10-07-2026 03:09 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA has banned England defender Jarell Quansah for two matches following his red card against Mexico.
  The England defender was due to miss the quarter-final with Norway in Miami.
  The FA were considering appealing that decision but FIFA have now extended the ban to two games, meaning Quansah will be unavailable for the semi-final as well, if England get that far.
  A statement on Thursday confirmed that “The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed […] a 2-match suspension for a breach
  
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• Collina defends decisions in Argentina win over Egypt

  10-07-2026 03:08 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA refereeing Chief Pierluigi Collina defended the officiating in Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, dismissing allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with complete independence.
  In an interview published on inside.fifa.com on Thursday, Collina said criticism of referees was part of football but he condemned the questioning of the officials’ integrity after Egypt complained about the officiating following the defeat.
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• World Cup presenter stuns in bikini

  10-07-2026 03:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Dilette Leotta has delighted fans as she wore a barely-there bikini while on a break from the World Cup.
  The tournament has slowed in recent days as more teams have been knocked out ahead of the quarter-finals.
  As teams drop out, it means there are fewer games per day and presenters such as Diletta are getting more downtime.
  The DAZN star has used the time to share a post on Instagram for her 9.4million followers.
  The post showed her on holiday in a bikini along with former Premier League goalke
  
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• Norway manager died for seven minutes

  10-07-2026 03:03 via thesun.ng
  
  Norway manager Stale Solbakken died for seven minutes.
  He was in training for Copenhagen when he suffered a shock heart attack and collapsed.
  Then still a veteran midfielder aged 33, who had played for Norway at the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, he had only played 14 times for the club.
  However, on March 13 2001, his heart stopped beating.
  Distressed team-mates called team doctor Frank Odgaard and an ambulance arrived eight minutes later.
  Odgaard later said: “He was clinically dead. It is
  
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• World Cup 2026: France Outclass Morocco To Seal Semifinal Spot

  10-07-2026 00:25 via completesports.com
  
  Second half strikes from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele earned France a 2-0 win against Morocco in the first quarter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday. Mbappe has now tied Argentina captain Lionel Messi on eight goals in the tournament. The French team also accounted for Morocco’s ouster at the 2022 World Cup [...]
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• Mbappe on target as France beat Morocco, head to World Cup semi-finals

  10-07-2026 00:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe recovered from having a first-half penalty saved to score a magnificent opener that set France on their way to a 2-0 win over Morocco in their World Cup quarter-final showdown on Thursday.Mbappe’s weak spot-kick was easily saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, but he made up for that by producing a brilliant curling finish to make it 1-0 on the hour mark.That was Mbappe’s eighth goal at the tournament, moving him level again with Lionel Messi in the race for the
  
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• World Cup: Mbappé, Dembélé fire France into third straight semi-final

  10-07-2026 00:10 via thesun.ng
  
  France booked their place in a third consecutive FIFA World Cup semi-final after second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé sealed a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco in Thursday’s quarter-final at Boston Stadium.
  After a tightly contested first half ended goalless, Didier Deschamps’ side raised the tempo after the break and quickly asserted their dominance against the Atlas Lions.
  Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 60th minute, finishing cli
  
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• World Cup 2026: It’s A Special Game –Haaland Speaks Ahead Norway Vs England

  09-07-2026 22:15 via completesports.com
  
  Norway striker Erling Haaland has claimed that all the pressure is on England ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final tie in Miami. The Norwegian striker dubbed Thomas Tuchel’s squad one of the clear favourites to win the tournament. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Why Kane Will Outshine Haaland –Rogers Ahead of the highly-anticipated clash [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Storm Lomé for Benin Rematch

  09-07-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Lomé, Togo, ahead of Saturday’s decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round second-leg clash against Benin Republic’s Young Amazons. The players and officials landed safely at the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport on Friday, and later checked into the prestigious Hôtel Le Pélican, where they will be based [...]
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• Portuguese referee appointed to officiate Argentina vs Switzerland clash

  09-07-2026 21:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA has confirmed the officiating team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland.Portuguese referee João Pinheiro has been appointed to take charge of the highly anticipated encounter, which will determine one of the tournament’s semi-finalists.Pinheiro will be assisted by fellow Portuguese officials Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia, while Canada’s Drew Fischer has been named as the fourth official.Argentina and Switzerland will meet on July 11
  
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• FIFA hands England’s Quansah two-game ban after red card

  09-07-2026 20:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England defender Jarell Quansah will miss Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, and the last four should the Three Lions progress, after being handed a two-game ban by FIFA.Quansah was shown a straight red card against Mexico in the last 16, but only after a VAR review.The absence of the Bayer Leverkusen man adds an extra headache to Thomas Tuchel’s selection at right-back.Chelsea captain Reece James has missed the last three games after picking up a hamstring injury an
  
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• Why Erling Haaland is asking everyone to google his name

  09-07-2026 19:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Anyone searching for Erling Haaland on Google is now greeted with a special surprise as the search engine celebrates the Norway striker’s outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 25-year-old has been one of the tournament’s standout players, spearheading Norway’s historic run to the quarterfinals with seven goals in just four appearances.Norway will face England on July 11 for a place in the semifinals, with Haaland hoping to continue his remarkable scoring stre
  
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• Why Erling Haaland is asking everyone to google his name?

  09-07-2026 19:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Anyone searching for Erling Haaland on Google is now greeted with a special surprise as the search engine celebrates the Norway striker’s outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 25-year-old has been one of the tournament’s standout players, spearheading Norway’s historic run to the quarterfinals with seven goals in just four appearances.Norway will face England on July 11 for a place in the semifinals, with Haaland hoping to continue his remarkable scoring stre
  
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• World Cup 2026: France Have Enough Quality To Overcome Morocco –Petit

  09-07-2026 19:08 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has predicted that France will defeat Morocco in tonight’s quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Les Bleus pipped Paraguay in the round of 16 to get to this stage while Morocco thrashed Canada 3-0 as well. It sets up an exciting rematch of the 2022 World Cup [...]
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• ‘Foul is foul’: FIFA reacts to allegations after Argentina-Egypt clash

  09-07-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at “unfounded allegations” against World Cup match officials in the wake of Argentina’s controversial last 16 victory over Egypt.Read Also: 2026 World Cup: Why I cried after Argentina defeated Egypt – MessiIn comments posted on FIFA’s official website, Collina defended officials who oversaw Argentina’s 3-2 win in Atlanta and were accused of malpractice by Egypt coach Hossam Hassan.Hassan speculated that the of
  
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• Eriksen not considering retirement despite second collapse

  09-07-2026 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Wolfsburg have confirmed that Christian Eriksen will continue his rehabilitation in Denmark following his collapse during an international friendly last month.The 34-year-old midfielder was representing Denmark against Ukraine when he suddenly fell to the ground clutching his chest, prompting immediate concern from teammates, medical staff and supporters.Eriksen previously suffered a cardiac arrest during Euro 2021 and later had an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) fitted.
  The device
  
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• Keller: Balogun Will Make A Return To Premier League

  09-07-2026 18:51 via completesports.com
  
  Former Tottenham goalkeeper Kasey Keller has tipped USMNT star Folarin Balogun to make a return to the Premier League after his impressive performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Balogun has been heavily linked with a move away from AS Monaco, and the developments have drawn significant interest from clubs in Europe. Read Also:Barcelona Submit [...]
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• EPL: Bruno Guimaraes agrees personal terms with Arsenal

  09-07-2026 18:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Bruno Guimaraes has reportedly agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with Arsenal.
  According to French outlet L’Equipe, the Newcastle United captain remains determined to complete a move to the Premier League champions this summer.
  The report added that the Brazil international is now awaiting an agreement between Newcastle and Arsenal before the transfer can be finalised.
  The Gunners have seen an initial offer around €70million rejected by their rivals.
  They are expected to r
  
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• Arsenal sign former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier on free transfer

  09-07-2026 17:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyePremier League champions Arsenal have signed former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer, the club confirmed in an official statement on Thursday.The 26-year-old French goalkeeper joins the Gunners after leaving Leeds, where he spent seven seasons and made 215 appearances in all competitions, keeping 70 clean sheets.Meslier began his professional career at French side Lorient before joining Leeds on loan in 2019. He helped the Yorkshire club secure promo
  
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• OGC Nice Chief Gives Fresh Update On Moffi’s Future

  09-07-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  
  OGC Nice sporting director Roger Ricort has confirmed that Terem Moffi is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club on a permanent transfer this summer, Completesports.com reports. Moffi spent the second half of last season on loan at Portuguese champions FC Porto after falling out of favour at Nice. The Nigeria international sought a move [...]
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• Manchester United confirm location of new 100,000-seater stadium near Old Trafford

  09-07-2026 17:08 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester United have confirmed the proposed location of their new 100,000-seater stadium, marking another major step in the club’s ambitious plan to build what is expected to become the largest football stadium in the United Kingdom.The club announced in an official statement on Thursday that the new stadium will be built about 350 metres north-west of the current Old Trafford, placing it at the heart of a new Stadium District within the wider Trafford Wharfside reg
  
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• Meet Nigeria-eligible defender, Idris Fabiyi who signed for Manchester United

  09-07-2026 17:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester United have announced their latest intake of academy scholars, with Nigerian-eligible defender Idris Fabiyi among the youngsters handed first-year scholarship contracts by the Premier League club.The scholarship marks an important stage in the development of academy players in England, where Premier League regulations require footballers under the age of 17 to begin the season on scholarship terms before becoming eligible to sign professional contracts after turning 17.Fabiyi is one
  
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• Arsenal Sign French Goalkeeper Meslier From Leeds United

  09-07-2026 16:27 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have announced the signing of French goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United on a two-year deal, after being released by the club last week. Meslier is expected to join as third-choice goalkeeper having spent seven seasons at Leeds. “We can confirm the arrival of experienced goalkeeper Illan Meslier to the club,” Arsenal wrote in [...]
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• World Cup: France issues fan warning before Morocco clash

  09-07-2026 16:24 via thesun.ng
  
  French authorities have appealed for calm and responsible conduct from football fans ahead of Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, as security agencies prepare for possible unrest following previous high-profile matches.
  The highly anticipated encounter has generated significant interest due to the historic ties between the two nations and the large Moroccan community living in France.
  Morocco gained independence from France in 1956 and has since maintai
  
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• France urges calm among fans during World Cup game against Morocco

  09-07-2026 15:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France has urged its football fans to be responsible as their team prepares to face  African champions Morocco on Thursday in a World Cup quarter-final, after previous high-profile matches led to unrest.Morocco won independence from France in 1956 and has a mostly settled relationship with the former colonial power, which is home to hundreds of thousands of Moroccans or French citizens of Moroccan descent.Several members of Morocco’s national team this year were born in France and pl
  
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