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• Infantino blasts World Cup critics over ‘hate’, false claims

  27-07-2026 13:29 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly defended the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accusing critics of “spreading hate and false rumours” while insisting the tournament delivered “only joy and happiness” despite widespread scrutiny before and during the competition.
  In an open letter published on Monday through FIFA’s official platforms and his Instagram account, Infantino criticised what he described as relentless negativity surrounding the tournament jointly hosted by
  
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• Idi Amin’s grandson disqualified from Commonwealth boxing bout

  30-07-2026 00:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The grandson of former Ugandan president Idi Amin saw his bid for Commonwealth boxing gold end in disgrace as Aziz Abdul was disqualified for a headbutt in his quarter-final on Wednesday.Amin famously declared himself the “King of Scotland” in 1976, having developed a fascination with the country with his remark inspiring an Oscar-winning film, “The Last King Of Scotland”.Aziz arrived in Glasgow declaring his dream of becoming “the new king of Scotland”.But h
  
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• Why Mbappe shouldn’t play as traditional striker – Cristiano Ronaldo

  29-07-2026 23:48 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has advised that Kylian Mbappe should not be deployed as a traditional centre-forward, insisting the French superstar is far more dangerous when given the freedom to attack from wider positions rather than being confined to the penalty area.
  Speaking in an interview conducted in Spanish, Ronaldo said Mbappe possesses exceptional pace, movement and dribbling ability that are better suited to a more fluid attacking role than the responsibilities of a conventional No. 9.
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• Glasgow 2026: Nwachukwu Shatters World Record, Wins Discus Gold For Team Nigeria

  29-07-2026 23:10 via completesports.com
  
  Goodness Nwachukwu delivered a sensational performance to claim Team Nigeria’s seventh gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, breaking her own world record in the women’s F42-44/F61-64 discus event. Nwachukwu produced a stunning final throw of 39.66m, eclipsing her previous F42 world record by more than three metres to successfully defend her Commonwealth [...]
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• UEFA condemns FIFA’s September deadline over World Cup investment plan

  29-07-2026 22:55 via thesun.ng
  
  UEFA has stepped up its opposition to FIFA’s proposed World Cup investment scheme after the global football governing body reportedly gave member associations until September 19 to support the initiative or lose access to a proposed one-off financial payment.
  The latest development, revealed by Sky Sports News, has heightened tensions between football’s two most influential governing bodies, with UEFA describing the reported ultimatum as evidence of growing pressure on national assoc
  
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• Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde

  29-07-2026 22:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi.Malawi, the lowest ranked of the 16 title contenders, stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday with the Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, scoring the three goals.Cape Verde, 60 places below Ghana in the world rankings, were hoping to emulate Malawi by defeating Ghana, bronze medallists at the last WAFCON.The tiny nation also w
  
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• Argentina players face FIFA investigation over World Cup final altercation with Spain

  29-07-2026 22:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA announced Wednesday that it had opened proceedings into some Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the World Cup to Spain.A handful of Argentina players and staff confronted their Spanish rivals after the final whistle of the final in New York which Spain won 1–0 after extra time.Argentina players including Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Leandro Paredes, as well as Argentinian official Roberto Ayala, were involved in the incidents, as was Spain’s Pablo Martin Pae
  
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• Serie A Club Reach Agreement With Inter Milan For Akinsamiro

  29-07-2026 22:32 via completesports.com
  
  Monza have reached an agreement with Serie A champions Inter Milan to sign Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro on a permanent transfer. According to reports, Inter will receive €7.5 million for the deal, along with a 10 percent sell-on clause on any future transfer. The agreement does not include a buy-back clause, meaning the Nerazzurri have [...]
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• Winning Champions League Remains My Priority –Barca Goalkeeper

  29-07-2026 22:28 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García has declared that winning the UEFA Champions League is his primary target for the 2026-27 season. Fresh off winning the World Cup 2026 with Spain, García, who was also part of the Barca side that secured La Liga and the Supercopa de España, has set his sights firmly on club football’s [...]
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• ‘It’s a golden opportunity’ – Infantino defends FIFA World Cup commercial proposal

  29-07-2026 21:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.A proposal to sell stakes in FIFA’s major competitions sparked disbelief and outrage globally since it was revealed Tuesday, but Infantino defended the idea, saying too little of football’s commercial value reached the parts of the game that need it most.“FIFA Forward Enterprise
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Ghana Overcome Debutants Cape Verde 2-0 In Group Opener

  29-07-2026 21:21 via completesports.com
  
  Black Queens of Ghana began their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a 2-0 victory over debutants Cape Verde in their Group D opener on Wednesday, cafonline.comm reports. Doris Boaduwaa gave the Black Queens the perfect start in the sixth minute, finishing after being set up by Portia Boakye. Ghana doubled their [...]
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• Super Eagles Winger Set For Amedspor Move

  29-07-2026 20:47 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Yira Collins Sor is closing in on a move to Turkish Super Lig newcomers Amedspor, Completesports.com reports. Amedspor are currently in talks with Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk over the transfer of the Nigerian winger. According to TransferFeed, negotiations between the two clubs are progressing, although no agreement has been reached [...]
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• Super Falcons Can Still Win WAFCON 2026 Despite Malawi Defeat — Coach Blankson

  29-07-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  Former Rivers Angels head coach, Tosan Blankson, has outlined the factors he believes led to the Super Falcons’ shocking 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in Tuesday’s opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Completesports.com reports. Blankson said the Super Falcons underestimated the Scorchers of Malawi and were overly distracted by [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Eagles Didn’t Qualify For World Cup So We Know What’s At Stake —Oshoala

  29-07-2026 19:56 via completesports.com
  
  Asisat Oshoala has said the Super Falcons cannot afford not to qualify for the women’s World Cup especially after the Super Eagles missed out of the 2026 edition. The Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to debutants Malawi in their WAFCON 2026 opening Group C fixture on Tuesday. Temwa Chawinga bagged a brace while [...]
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• Cucurella Fulfills World Cup Promise, Gets Tattoo Of Spain Coach, De La Fuente

  29-07-2026 19:50 via completesports.com
  
  Spain defender Marc Cucurella got a tattoo of his national team coach Luis de la Fuente after fulfilling a pre-tournament promise. Before the start of the tournament, Cucurella promised to get a tattoo with a portrait of the coach if the Spanish national team became world champions. Read Also:‘I Can’t Wait To Get Started’ –Arokodare [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Malawi Deserved Shock Victory Over Super Falcons — Fazili

  29-07-2026 19:09 via completesports.com
  
  Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili hailed his players for producing a courageous and disciplined display in their shock victory over Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The Scorchers stunned the defending champions 3-2 in their opening Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history. Temwa [...]
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• Edel FC Put Enugu Relocation Plan On Hold, Resume Preparation For 2026/2027 August 3

  29-07-2026 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  Edel FC, a second tier domestic league side, has confirmed they have put on hold their earlier plan to relocate to Enugu for their 2026/2027 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign, Completesports.com reports. The Phinan Ozonweke side had been playing their NNL home matches at the Awka City Stadium. But soon after the conclusion of the [...]
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• World Cup Sell Off: ‘There Is Little UEFA, Others Can Do To Block Move’ –Maduro

  29-07-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Former FIFA governance committee chair Miguel Maduro believes there is a very high likelihood that FIFA’s controversial $20 billion commercial sell-off plan will be approved, leaving UEFA and national associations with little ability to block the move. Recall that FIFA announced plans to create a commercial subsidiary (FIFA Forward Enterprise) to run its major events, [...]
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• Brazilian defender suspended until injured opponent returns to training

  29-07-2026 18:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has handed Internacional defender Victor Gabriel an unusual suspension, ruling that he cannot play again until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec is medically cleared to resume training following the serious injury he suffered from the defender’s tackle.According to Marca, the decision followed the Sixth Disciplinary Commission’s review of the challenge during Internacional’s 2-1 home defeat to Cruzeiro in a Brazilian Serie A ma
  
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• ‘I Can’t Wait To Get Started’ –Arokodare Reacts After Joining Ajax

  29-07-2026 17:31 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his excitement to join Ajax after completing a season-long loan move from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Nigerian international, in his first interview via the club’s website, stated that he cannot wait to play for the club. Arokodare Expresses Delight To Join Ajax Read Also:Done Deal: Arokodare Joins Ajax On [...]
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• Neymar Announces Retirement From International Football

  29-07-2026 17:01 via completesports.com
  
  Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, ending a 16-year career with the Brazil national team following their exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old Santos forward made the announcement after his side’s 4-2 victory over Universidad Central in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round playoffs, putting an [...]
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• Ifeanyi Ubah Memorial: Anambra FA To Stage Novelty Match In Honour Of Late Football Administrator

  29-07-2026 16:13 via completesports.com
  
  The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) will organise a novelty football match on 1 August 2026 as part of activities marking the second memorial of its former chairman, the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. According to the Chairman of the ANSFA Media Committee, Ralph Chidozie George, the match will take place at the FC Ifeanyi Ubah [...]
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• Henderson Terminates Brentford Contract Ahead Chelsea Move

  29-07-2026 15:53 via completesports.com
  Jordan Henderson has terminated his contract at Brentford ahead of his move to Chelsea. Brentford confirmed this in a statement on their official X handle on Wednesday. The 36-year-old former Liverpool captain signed a two-year deal with Keith Andrews’ side in July 2025 but has now cut short his stay after one season. “Jordan Henderson [...]
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• Done Deal: Arokodare Joins Ajax On Loan

  29-07-2026 15:50 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare has completed a loan move to Dutch giants Ajax from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Completesports.com reports. Ajax reportedly secured an option to make the move permanent for €18 million. Under the terms of the agreement, the former European champions will shoulder the striker’s entire wage package. “Ajax have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers regarding [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 121: Jose Mourinho’s Second Stint At Real Madrid

  29-07-2026 15:26 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid have strengthened significantly under Jose Mourinho, adding several players to improve both quality and depth. The arrivals of Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries and Yan Diomandé is expected to change the club’s fortune while Mourinho has also insisted on keeping key stars like Vinícius Júnior as part of his long-term [...]
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• FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell $4 bn stake

  29-07-2026 13:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions — but they must sign up by September 19.The sport’s global governing body on Tuesday announced proposals to set up a commercial subsidiary to run events, including the World Cup, sparking a furious backlash.European football’s governing body UEFA said the World Cup was not an “asset to trade” while the Asian Football Confederation said it ha
  
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• Ghana International Violently Robbed In Belgium

  29-07-2026 13:44 via completesports.com
  
  Police in Belgium have arrested a suspect after Ghana international and Royal Union St-Gilloise player Mohammed Fuseini was violently attacked and robbed in broad daylight in Brussels. Fuseini, 24, escaped without serious injuries and returned to training with the Belgian champions on Monday, after being examined and discharged from hospital following Sunday’s attack. According to [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Malawi Defeat A Wake-Up Call For Super Falcons — Madugu

  29-07-2026 13:38 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has reflected on his team’s defeat to the Scorchers of Malawi, Completsports.com reports. The defending champions started their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on a disappointing note, going down 3-2 to debutants Scorchers of Malawi. Madugu accepted full responsibility for the defeat and vowed to [...]
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• Defensive Style Of Football In Serie A Made Life Difficult For Me At Pisa –Super Eagles Star

  29-07-2026 13:25 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles forward Rafiu Durosinmi has attributed his struggles in Italy to the heavy defensive style of football in Serie A. Recall that the Nigerian international joined Pisa Sporting Club for a club-record €11 million in January 2026, managing only 1 goal and 1 assist in 12 Serie A appearances before the team suffered relegation. [...]
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• ‘My time with Brazil is over’ – Neymar retires from int’l football

  29-07-2026 12:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabBrazilian football star Neymar Jr. has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a 16-year career with the Seleção following the country’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 34-year-old Santos forward made the announcement after his side’s 4-2 victory over Universidad Central in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round playoffs, putting an end to speculation that he could make a return to the national t
  
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