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• Loss to Morocco difficult to analyse – Van Dijk

  01-07-2026 02:50 via thesun.ng
  
  Virgil van Dijk has hailed the Netherlands’ performance against Morocco despite their loss.
  The Netherlands missed three spot kicks as Morocco came from behind to beat the Dutch on penalties in Monterrey to reach the last 16 where they will face Canada in Houston on Saturday.
  It was a heartbreaking defeat as they join Germany as two European sides who fly home following defeat on penalties against teams from other continents.
  Speaking after the game, Van Dijk praised his side who he thinks
  
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• Benin City Youth League Sanctions Dynamo Academica For Rule Breach

  01-07-2026 16:16 via completesports.com
  The Benin City Youth League has condemned the conduct of Dynamo Academica Football Academy during the official award ceremony following the league final. It was observed that immediately after the conclusion of the league’s official presentation ceremony, Dynamo Academica proceeded to organize and present its own club awards to its players on the same podium [...]
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• Full List: Olise tops assists chart at 2026 World Cup

  01-07-2026 15:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France winger Michael Olise has moved to the top of the assists chart at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after another impressive display in Les Bleus’ Round of 32 victory over Sweden.Olise registered two assists in France’s comfortable 3-0 win, helping Didier Deschamps’ side book a place in the Round of 16, where they will face Paraguay.The Bayern Munich star set up two second-half goals to take his tally to five assists in the tournament, making him the outright leader in the playma
  
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• Done Deal: Chelsea Sign Marco Palestra From Atalanta

  01-07-2026 15:58 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced the signing of Marco Palestra from Serie A outfit Atalanta, Completesports.com reports. The Italy international signed a six-year contract with Chelsea, committing his future to Stamford Bridge until 2032. Palestra becomes the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era, marking the Spaniard’s first addition since taking charge of the Blues. The 21-year-old [...]
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• World Cup fever sparks Islamic flag controversy in Bangladesh

  01-07-2026 15:21 via thesun.ng
  
  Football celebrations surrounding the FIFA World Cup have triggered a religious and political row in Bangladesh after supporters of a hardline Islamic preacher replaced the flags of competing nations with Islamic banners in several parts of the country.
  Authorities say they have stepped up security after followers of Islamic cleric Mufti Harun Izhar responded to his call to remove the flags of countries such as Brazil and Argentina and instead fly white flags bearing the Kalima, the Islamic decl
  
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• EPL: Liverpool seal £60m deal for French defender Jeremy Jacquet

  01-07-2026 14:53 via thesun.ng
  
  Liverpool have completed the signing of France Under-21 defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes in a deal reportedly worth up to £60 million ($79 million).
  The 20-year-old centre-back has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League giant after Liverpool reached an agreement with Rennes in January.
  The deal also includes an option to extend his stay by a further year, subject to international clearance.
  Jacquet is expected to be fit for the start of Liverpool’s pre-season preparat
  
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• Injured Serena’s Wimbledon doubles bid with sister Venus in doubt

  01-07-2026 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Serena Williams could be forced to pull out of the Wimbledon doubles event after the American legend suffered a knee injury in her first round singles defeat.Williams, playing her first singles match in four years, was beaten by Australia’s Maya Joint in a three-set epic on Centre Court late on Tuesday evening.The 44-year-old, who retired in 2022, made a sensational comeback in June, playing doubles tournaments at Queen’s Club and Berlin.She is due to join forces with sister Venus W
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 110: Dosu Joseph On His Football Career

  01-07-2026 14:31 via completesports.com
  
  Born on June 19, 1973, Dosu Joseph is one of the talented goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. Dosu helped Julius Berger win the Nigerian FA Cup in November 1996, by keeping a clean sheet in the finals against Katsina United. His career came to an abrupt end after a serious car accident in Lagos in [...]
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• Klopp open to Germany job after World Cup exit – Report

  01-07-2026 14:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Jurgen Klopp has been tipped as frontrunner to take over as head coach of Germany’s national team following their shock early elimination in the 2026 World Cup.
  Current manager, Julian Nagelsmann’s position is believed to be in major jeopardy after a Round of 32 defeat to Paraguay, and Klopp is reportedly open to the role.
  Nagelsmann has not been dismissed by the German Football Association (DFB) and has indicated he would not resign but reports from Germany indicate his ouster is ne
  
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• World Cup 2026: Amad Proud Of Côte d’Ivoire’s Historic Campaign Despite Exit

  01-07-2026 14:01 via completesports.com
  
  Amad Diallo says Cote d’Ivoire can leave FIFA World Cup 2026 proud after reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history. The Elephants were beaten 2-1 by Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday night, bringing an end to a campaign that had already delivered a major breakthrough [...]
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• Ex-Super Eagles star Emenalo steps down as Saudi Pro League football chief

  01-07-2026 13:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeFormer Super Eagles defender and Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has stepped down as the Saudi Pro League’s chief football executive.The Saudi Pro League confirmed on Tuesday that Emenalo, who also headed the league’s Player Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE), will leave at the expiration of his contract after joining the organisation in 2023.In a statement, the Saudi Pro League thanked Emenalo for his contributions and wished him success in his fu
  
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• Emenalo Leaves Role As Chief Football Executive Of Saudi Pro League

  01-07-2026 12:55 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles defender Michael Emenalo is leaving his role as chief football executive of the Saudi Pro League (SPL),The Athletic reports. The former Chelsea technical director, who is also leaving his position as head of the league’s Player Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE), departs at the end of a three-year contract having arrived in [...]
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• Christensen signs new two-year deal at Barcelona

  01-07-2026 12:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona have extended Danish defender Andreas Christensen’s contract until June 2028, the Spanish champions said Wednesday.The 30-year-old centre-back, whose previous deal expired at the end of June, has been frequently sidelined by injuries during his time at Camp Nou.The defender has accepted a significant pay cut to stay at the club, according to Spanish reports.“FC Barcelona and Andreas Christensen have reached an agreement for the extension of the Danish defender’s cont
  
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• Brentford Chief Explains Onyeka’s Permanent Move To Coventry City

  01-07-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford director of football Phil Giles has explained the decision to sanction Frank Onyeka’s permanent transfer to Coventry City. Onyeka initially moved to Coventry City on loan in February, helping the Sky Blues win the Sky Bet Championship title and return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years. The Nigeria international [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ibrahimovic picks five best players in football

  01-07-2026 11:59 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has named the five players he believes are currently the best in world football.
  Ibrahimović made the selection while working as a pundit for Fox Sports following 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash on Tuesday, in which France national football team defeated Sweden national football team 3-0.
  The former Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and Manchester United F.C. forward included Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Erlin
  
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• Blankson Leaves Rivers Angels With ‘Fond Memories’, Set For ‘Fresh Challenges’

  01-07-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers Angels Head Coach, Tosan Blankson, has exclusively confirmed to Completesports.com that he has left the club with ‘Fond memories’ after a two season stint with the club. Blankson is understood to have left Rivers Angels With his backroom staff. The 56-year-old gaffer steered the club to two Rivers State Women FA Cup successes, one [...]
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• Two dead in World Cup celebrations in Mexico City

  01-07-2026 10:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government.A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry.Authorities have not confirmed the death of a third person, reported by local media.The celebrations came after Mexico beat Ecuador to record their first World Cup knockout win since 1986, sending the co-host
  
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• World Cup 2026: Uzbekistan Star Shomurodov Claims Best Group Stage Goal

  01-07-2026 09:42 via completesports.com
  Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov has been voted the winner of the Best Group Stage Goal award at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Shomurodov, 31, won the award for his inch-perfect lob from a tight angle against Democratic Republic of Congo in Uzbekistan’s final group stage outing in Atlanta on 27 June. The [...]
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• Why I resigned as Netherlands coach – Koeman

  01-07-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  Netherlands head coach, Ronald Koeman has resigned his appointment, citing disappointment over the European nation’s early exit from the World Cup and family commitments.
  Koeman cut short his second stint as Oranje coach after his team lost on penalties to Morocco in the round of 32.
  He became the fourth manager to step down after early exit at the ongoing tournament, following in the footsteps of Czechia’s Miroslav Koubek, Scotland’s Steve Clarke, and Hong Myung-bo of South Ko
  
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• Super Eagles Will Learn From Morocco, Others To Shine At 2030 World Cup — Senator Nwoko

  01-07-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  The Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Ned Nwoko, has lamented the absence of the Super Eagles from the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, but believes the impressive performances of Morocco and other African teams will inspire Nigeria to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and make a significant impact, [...]
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• World Cup: England face DR Congo hurdle, USA set eyes on Round of 16 place

  01-07-2026 09:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16 while co-hosts the USA prepare for the biggest match in their football history.Two European powerhouses have already been ejected from the tournament after Germany and the Netherlands were beaten on penalties in the last 32 by Paraguay and Morocco respectively — and England don’t want to be next.The Three Lions are aiming to end a 60-year wait to collect a major trophy,
  
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• World Cup 2026: Dutch Players Suffer Racist Abuse After Penalty Shootout Defeat To Morocco

  01-07-2026 08:56 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands players who missed penalties in Monday’s World Cup penalty shootout defeat by Morocco suffered ​racist abuse online, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said on ‌Tuesday, Reuters reports. Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville all failed to find the net as Morocco edged the Dutch 3-2 on penalties after ​their last-32 match in Monterrey [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I Won’t Swap Haaland For Any Player –Norway Coach Reacts To Man City Star’s Winning Goal Vs Ivory Coast

  01-07-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  
  Following Erling Haaland’s dramatic 86th-minute winner that secured a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has disclosed that he won’t swap the Manchester City star for any player. The win over the Ivorian side marked Norway’s first-ever victory in the knockout stages of a major [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: 7 countries qualify for Round of 16, 3 fixtures confirmed

  01-07-2026 08:26 via vanguardngr.com
  Seven countries have now secured their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with three knockout fixtures already confirmed.The latest team to book a place in the last 16 is co-hosts Mexico, who defeated Ecuador 2-0 in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday.Julián Quiñones and Raul Jiménez scored in the first half to hand Javier Aguirre’s side a comfortable victory, while Ecuador finished the match with 10 men after Piero Hincapié was sent off in
  
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• World Cup 2026: Fae Laments Côte d’Ivoire’s Round Of 32 Exit

  01-07-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has lamented his team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, Competesports.com reports. The Elephants were knocked out of the competition following a 2-1 defeat to Norway in their Round of 32 encounter on Tuesday night. Antonio Nusa gave Norway the lead with a superb finish from inside the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Possess Strongest Group Of Penalty Takers –Rice

  01-07-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal star Declan Rice has declared that the current England squad features the best crop of penalty takers the nation has ever had. Heading into their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match against DR Congo, Rice expressed absolute confidence in the team’s shootout capabilities under manager Thomas Tuchel. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Kane, Mbappe Will [...]
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• World Cup: Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to book last-16 place

  01-07-2026 06:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Mexico secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Ecuador on Tuesday to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scoring first-half goals in front of a jubilant home crowd at Mexico City Stadium.
  The hosts, whose kick-off was delayed by an hour because of severe weather, took control early and never relinquished it, setting up a potential last-16 clash with either England or DR Congo.
  Ecuador threatened first when John Ye
  
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• Haaland sends Ivory Coast home

  01-07-2026 03:13 via thesun.ng
  
  •Norway sets up Brazil clash
   
  Norway triumphed 2-1 over Ivory Coast to earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup knockout win at the third attempt. The African nation had their moments in their first appearance beyond the group stage, but a late Erling Braut Haaland goal ultimately meant they could not carry their impressive recent record (W6, D1) into the business end of the tournament.
  Norway started on the front foot, and Haaland got his first sight of goal within minutes, although his
  
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• Lukaku predicts tough game against Senegal

  01-07-2026 03:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku has warned his teammates against underrating Senegal while admitting the African side will be a difficult team when they clash in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday.
  The Lions of Teranga, under coach Pape Thiaw, secured their qualification to the knockout stage following a 5-0 victory against Iraq to finish third in their Group I behind Norway, and France, who topped the pile.
  Senegal have now been drawn to face Belgium, who l
  
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• Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0, predicts president

  01-07-2026 03:11 via thesun.ng
  
  The president of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves, predicts his country will defeat defending champions Argentina in the last 32 of the Fifa World Cup as the upstarts continue to “write their destiny”.
  “I think Cape Verde can beat Argentina 1-0,” he said in an exclusive interview with the BBC.
  “We are playing to win… when expectations are low regarding a team, and if that team has the urge to win, it is possible. A small nation like Cape Verde should make
  
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