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• Lautaro Is Best Striker In Serie A –Cassano

  03-12-2025 23:06 via completesports.com
  Former Italy striker Antonio Cassano has described Inter Milan star, Lautaro Martinez as the best striker in Serie A. In a chat with Viva el Futebol, Cassano stated that the Argentina international can become Inter Milan’s all-time top scorer. “This guy hasn’t been on holiday for four years, and I say that to the incompetent [...]
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• ‘You can’t say that in public’, Michael Owen rebukes Salah over outburst

  07-12-2025 13:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool legend Michael Owen has criticised Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian forward publicly blasted manager Arne Slot, deepening tensions at Anfield just a week before the Africa Cup of Nations.Salah’s rare outburst followed his third straight Premier League benching, including during the chaotic 3-3 draw with Leeds United in which Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead.
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• AFCON 2025: Udinese To Release Okoye December 14

  07-12-2025 11:29 via completesports.com
  Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has confirmed Maduka Okoye will be released for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, 14 December. FIFA announced this week that clubs can release players by December 15, one week before the start of the competition. Clubs were earlier expected to release players on December 8. Read Also:AFCON [...]
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• Messi extends record as player with most trophies after MLS Cup triumph

  07-12-2025 11:02 via vanguardngr.com
  Lionel Messi has stretched his record as the most decorated footballer in history after leading Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title.The 38-year-old delivered two assists on Saturday as Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1, securing the club’s maiden MLS championship and adding another milestone to Messi’s extraordinary career.The victory marks the 46th trophy of Messi’s career and his third since joining Inter Miami. He previously lifted the Leagues Cup i
  
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• NPFL: Abia Warriors Seek End To Barren Run Against Rivers United

  07-12-2025 06:57 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors will be looking to end their four-game winless streak when they on Rivers United in a matchday 16 encounter at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday (today). Imama Amapakabo’s side, who are yet to concede at home this season have drawn their last two fixtures in Umuahia. Rivers United lost on their last [...]
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• EPL Legend Slams Salah For Disrespecting Slot, Teammates After Leeds Vs Liverpool Post-Match Comments

  07-12-2025 06:53 via completesports.com
  Mohamed Salah has been branded an “embarrassment” and “disrespectful to his teammates and manager” after letting loose on Liverpool and Arne Slot following Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Leeds. The Egyptian winger was benched for the third game in a row this weekend as the Reds made the trip to Elland Road, yet this time he [...]
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• Antony: I’ve No Grudges Against Man United

  07-12-2025 06:52 via completesports.com
  Real Betis winger Antony has disclosed that he has no grudges with his former club, Manchester United, despite the way he was treated. Antony joined the Red Devils for €100m from Ajax but failed to live up to the price tag with his performance on the pitch. Speaking with Marca, the Brazilian star stated that [...]
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• Moment I’ve Been Waiting For –Messi Reacts After Winning MLS Cup Title

  07-12-2025 06:33 via completesports.com
  Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has expressed delight after winning the club’s first-ever MLS Cup title on Saturday. Messi played an inspiring role in Miami’s 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps as he registered two assists on goals from fellow Argentines Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende.  Speaking after the game according to ESPN, Messi [...]
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• Knowing when to quit, by Patrick Omorodion

  07-12-2025 02:12 via vanguardngr.com
  The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 3 and verse one that “there is time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”One African proverb says that if one over stays in a latrine, he would begin to see flies of different colours.This means that if you don’t quit from a position when the ovation is loudest, the same mouth people used in praising you, they will also use in ridiculing you when you start floundering.Today’s piece is about two captains of
  
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• Lookman Features, Orban Benched In Verona’s Win Vs Atalanta

  07-12-2025 00:38 via completesports.com
  Ademola Lookman was in action while Guft Orban was benched in Hellas Verona’s 3-1 home win against Atalanta on Saturday night. Lookman saw action for 90 minutes but could not help Atalanta avoid defeat on the road. Orban has recently struggled for playing time since joining Hellas Verona from the Bundesliga. Lookman, on his part, [...]
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• Slot Not Having Good Relationship With Me At Liverpool –Salah

  07-12-2025 00:30 via completesports.com
  Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has alleged that he has no relationship with Arne Slot after he was dropped on the bench again in the team’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League. The 33-year-old has established himself as one of the Reds’ greatest ever players since joining from Roma in 2017, winning two [...]
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• Messi leads Inter Miami to first MLS Cup title

  06-12-2025 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a leading role in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida.Argentina superstar Messi provided assists for two goals and helped create another to spark wild celebrations before a rapturous home crowd at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.Miami took the lead after an early Edier Ocampo own goal but were left reeling by Ali Ahmed’s second half-equaliser for Vancouver.But Messi then laid on
  
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• ‘I feel thrown under the bus’ – Salah opens door to Liverpool exit

  06-12-2025 23:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Mohamed Salah took aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of his legendary career at Anfield after claiming he has been “thrown under the bus” during the Premier League champions’ slump in form.The Egyptian was left on the bench for the third consecutive game in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds and was not even introduced as a substitute by Slot.After next weekend’s home match against Brighton, Salah is set to depart for the
  
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• Liverpool slump self-inflicted, says Slot

  06-12-2025 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool only have themselves to blame for throwing away another two Premier League points, according to Arne Slot, after Leeds snatched a dramatic 3-3 draw at Elland Road.Twice the Reds appeared in a commanding position as they led 2-0 through Hugo Ekitike’s double and even bounced back after Leeds levelled at 2-2 to restore their advantage thanks to Dominic Szoboszlai’s strike.However, the vulnerability of Slot’s men from set pieces cost them once more when Ao Tanaka fired
  
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• Namutala wins Abuja half marathon as Kenyans dominate podium

  06-12-2025 21:42 via vanguardngr.com
  Kenya’s Kephar Namutala on Saturday won the 2025 Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon with a commanding performance in the men’s race.Read Also: ‘Entirely scripted’; Ola Aina denies going after fellow footballer’s girlfriendNamutala, wearing Bib Number 9, powered home in 1:05:14:45 to claim the top prize of 8,000 dollars in the event’s second edition.The Kenyans secured a clean sweep as Edwin Kipyago finished second in 1:05:39.73 to earn
  
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• NNL: Amuneke Satisfied With Heartland’s Win Over Inter Lagos

  06-12-2025 21:39 via completesports.com
  Heartland technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke believed his side deserved the win over Inter Lagos in their Nigeria National League, NNL, matchday four encounter. The Naze Millionaires defeated the visitors 3-2 in a keenly contested matchday four encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Saturday. It was Heartland’s second win in the NNL this season. [...]
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• Wright Criticises Arsenal’s Poor Game Management For Aston Villa Defeat

  06-12-2025 21:34 via completesports.com
  Arsenal legend Ian Wright has criticised the Gunners players for their lack of game-management after their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta’s side went behind at Villa Park as Matty Cash opened the scoring for the hosts but Leandro Trossard struck in the second half to pull the Gunners level. Villa pushed for a [...]
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• Liverpool humbled again by Leeds fightback for 3-3 draw

  06-12-2025 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool suffered another embarrassing capitulation to ramp up the pressure on manager Arne Slot as Leeds twice hit back to salvage a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday.The Reds led 2-0 and 3-2 thanks to Hugo Ekitike’s quickfire double and Dominik Szoboszlai’s strike but still failed to see the game out as they failed to win for the eighth time in their last 10 league games.Slot’s faith in Ibrahima Konate will again by questioned after the French centre-back conceded a penalty th
  
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• AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Vs Egypt Friendly Get New Date

  06-12-2025 20:03 via completesports.com
  The international friendly between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Pharaohs of Egypt has been postponed to Tuesday , 16 December. The two countries were earlier scheduled to meet on Sunday, 14 December as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Vice president of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), Khaled El-Darandaly [...]
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• Madueke: Arsenal Can Compete For UCL, EPL, Carabao Cup Titles

  06-12-2025 19:54 via completesports.com
  Arsenal winger Noni Madueke says he’s optimistic the Gunners can challenge for the Champions League, Premier League, and Carabao Cup this season. Despite the Gunners losing 2-1 to Aston Villa in today’s Premier League game at Villa Park, the England international, in a chat with the club’s website, stated that he’s convinced they can win [...]
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• Man City take advantage of Arsenal slump, cut gap to two points

  06-12-2025 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  Aston Villa ended Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run to blow the Premier League title race wide open on Saturday as Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0 to close within two points of the leaders.Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage time strike secured a 2-1 victory for Villa and a ninth win in 10 league games since taking just three points from their opening five matches of the season.“We were pushing and we were really, really believing in our victory,” said Villa boss Unai Emery. &
  
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• Harry Kane hat-trick helps Bayern blast past Stuttgart

  06-12-2025 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  Harry Kane came off the bench to score a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed Stuttgart 5-0 on a day of late drama in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Kane struck three times in the second half to crush spirited resistance from Stuttgart, while St. Pauli and Heidenheim both grabbed injury-time goals.Playing their fifth game in two weeks, Bayern rested several big names in Stuttgart, with Manuel Neuer, Harry Kane and Jonathan Tah all starting on the bench.Vincent Kompany’s side still started stro
  
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• Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory as FIFA reveals tournament schedule

  06-12-2025 18:46 via vanguardngr.com
  The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out with FIFA on Saturday confirming the full match schedule for the first 48-team tournament, a day after the star-studded draw ceremony in Washington dominated by Donald Trump.Saturday’s event hosted by FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that Lionel Messi’s Argentina, the reigning champions, will begin their defense of the trophy against Algeria in Group J in Kansas City on June 16. They will then face Austria and Jor
  
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• Ex Serena’s Coach Tips Swiatek To Reclaim Top Spot In 2026

  06-12-2025 18:44 via completesports.com
  Former Serena Williams coach Rick Macci has expressed optimism that Iga Swiatek will return to World No. 1 during the first months of 2026. Swiatek is a two‑time BNP Paribas Open champion (2022, 2024) and a six‑time Grand Slam singles champion. 2025 saw Swiatek claim her maiden Wimbledon title, dominating in the final without dropping [...]
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• La Liga: Sadiq In Action As Alaves Pip Real Sociedad

  06-12-2025 18:39 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was in action as Real Sociedad lost 1-0 to Alaves in Saturday’s La Liga game. The Nigerian international, who was making his fifth appearance in the league this ongoing season, is yet to register a La Liga goal. He was substituted in the 56th minute for Ander Barrenetxea after a [...]
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• Arsenal will bounce back from Villa blow – Arteta

  06-12-2025 18:34 via vanguardngr.com
  Mikel Arteta insisted Premier League leaders Arsenal will recover from the frustration of a dramatic 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa that blew the title race wide open on Saturday.Emiliano Buendia fired Villa’s winner with the last kick of a pulsating game, ending the Gunners’ 18-match unbeaten run in all competitions in the process.Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard had come off the bench to score a second half equaliser after Matty Cash’s first half opener at Villa park.It was Arsen
  
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• Man City Close In On Arsenal After Thrashing Sunderland 3-0

  06-12-2025 18:20 via completesports.com
  Manchester City continued their winning run with a comfortable 3-0 win against Sunderland at the Etihad on Saturday. The win means second placed City, who are on 31 points, are just two points off leaders Arsenal. With Arsenal losing to Aston Villa in the early kickoff, City took advantage of the slip to close in [...]
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• AFCON 2025: Super Eagles’ Group Opponent Unveil Provisional List

  06-12-2025 17:32 via completesports.com
  Uganda head coach Paul Put has unveiled a 30-man provisional list for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. The Belgian included four goalkeepers, nine defenders, five midfielders, and 16 forwards in the list. Put is expected to prune down the list to 28 before the December 11 deadline for the submission of the [...]
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• EPL: Buendía Scores Late Winner For Aston Villa Vs Arsenal

  06-12-2025 16:06 via completesports.com
  Emiliano Buendía scored deep into stoppage time as Aston Villa beat Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday. Unai Emery’s side have now won nine of their last 10 matches. The hosts took the lead through Matty Cash nine minutes before the break. Read Also:EPL: ‘Difficult Test’ –Emery Speaks Ahead Aston Villa Vs Arsenal Leandro Trossard equalised for [...]
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• Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run ends at Aston Villa

  06-12-2025 15:38 via vanguardngr.com
  Emiliano Buendia shattered Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run with the last-gasp strike that sealed Aston Villa’s dramatic 2-1 win over the Premier League leaders on Saturday.Mikel Arteta’s side fell behind to Matty Cash’s first half goal at Villa Park before Leandro Trossard came off the bench to equalise for Arsenal after the interval.A pulsating clash featured squandered chances for both teams before Argentine winger Buendia capitalised on sloppy Arsenal defending to bag
  
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