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• Mancini returns as Italy coach with Ranieri as technical director

  29-07-2026 02:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Former ​Italy manager Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as national ‌team coach, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Giovanni Malago said on Tuesday, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director.
  Mancini will replace Gennaro Gattuso, who left the post in April following a ​World Cup qualifying defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina, the third time in a ​row the four-times world champions had failed to reach the global showpiece event.
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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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• English FA says ‘deeply concerned’ over FIFA plans

  29-07-2026 12:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England’s Football Association said Wednesday it was “deeply concerned about the lack of process and governance” after FIFA confirmed plans to sell stakes in its major competitions.The sport’s world governing body on Tuesday announced proposals to set up a commercial subsidiary to run events, which would reportedly have links to the extended family of US President Donald Trump.The announcement produced a furious backlash from European football’s governing body
  
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• ‘Hands off our game,’ EU tells FIFA over private investor plans

  29-07-2026 12:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  EU sports chief Glenn Micallef on Wednesday hit out at FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in its competitions including the World Cup, warning international football’s governing body: “Hands off our game.”“The relentless commercialisation of football has become corrosive,” he said on X, adding: “Commercial success should strengthen football, not consume it.”FIFA plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions
  
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• EPL: Sweeping new rules revealed for 2026/27 season

  29-07-2026 11:53 via thesun.ng
  
  The Premier League has confirmed a raft of new regulations and officiating guidelines that will come into effect from the 2026/27 season, introducing significant changes aimed at reducing time-wasting, protecting players and improving the overall flow of matches.
  The new measures, developed in collaboration with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and the Football Association (FA), will also refine the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) and strengthen the authority of match
  
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• Manuel Neuer ‘very likely’ to retire at end of season

  29-07-2026 11:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said it is “very likely” he will retire at the end of the upcoming season.Speaking at a training camp in southern Bavaria on Tuesday evening, the 40-year-old Bayern captain said he was almost certain this campaign would be his last.“It certainly looks very likely I’m going to retire,” Neuer told reporters.In May, Neuer signed a one-year contract extension.Neuer said the potential of the current Bayern squad convinced hi
  
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• Full List: New EPL rules to be introduced in 2026/27 season

  29-07-2026 11:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The English Premier League, EPL in coordination with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and the Football Association (FA), has introduced a suite of mandatory law changes and refereeing guidelines ahead of the 2026/27 season.
  Designed to curb time-wasting, protect players, improve match flow, and refine Video Assistant Referee (VAR) protocols, these updates mark significant operational shifts in English top-flight football.Below is the complete breakdown of the new rules set to
  
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• WAFCON: Okoronkwo speaks on Super Falcons’ shock defeat to Malawi

  29-07-2026 10:45 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons opened their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a surprise 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in a Group C encounter on Tuesday.
  The nine-time African champions were undone by Malawi’s star sisters, Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga.
  Temwa netted a brace, while Tabitha scored the third goal to seal a memorable victory for the newcomers.
  Nigeria fought back through goals from captain Rasheedat Ajibade and substitute Uchenna Kanu, bu
  
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• Rangers International Choose Remo Stars Stadium For 2026/27 CAFCL Home Games

  29-07-2026 10:42 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers International will play their preliminary-round home matches in the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikene, Ogun State, Completesports.com can exclusively report. The Flying Antelopes, who are the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, will be making their 11th appearance in Africa’s premier interclub competition during the 2026/2027 season. Why [...]
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• UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA investment plan

  29-07-2026 10:21 via thesun.ng
  
  UEFA is considering a boycott of future FIFA World Cup tournaments as opposition intensifies against FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to open the commercial rights of football’s biggest competition to private investors.
  According to reports by ESPN, UEFA is pushing to convene an emergency meeting of its 55 member associations this week to discuss a coordinated response, including the possibility of refusing to participate in future World Cups if FIFA proceeds with its contr
  
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• World Cup: Argentina president alleges US Democrats, Brazil financed ‘anti-Argentina’ campaign

  29-07-2026 10:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina President Javier Milei has alleged that the wave of criticism directed at the country’s national team during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup was part of a coordinated campaign financed by the US Democratic Party and the governments of Brazil and Mexico.According to The Guardian, Milei made the claims during an interview with a local radio station on Sunday, more than a week after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final.The Argentine leader argued that the backlash, whi
  
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• Kerkez: Iraola Is Perfect Fit For Liverpool

  29-07-2026 10:03 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez believes Andoni Iraola is a perfect fit for the club due to his high-intensity style, fearless one-on-one pressing, and ability to give players tactical freedom. Kerkez previously played under Iraola for two seasons at Bournemouth, where the coach helped develop him into a top-flight full-back. Read Also:Chelsea Considering Shock Move For [...]
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• Our Ambition Is To Win Everything This Season —Chelsea Winger Gittens

  29-07-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  
  Jamie Gittens says Chelsea’s ambition is “to win everything” this season under Xabi Alonso. Alonso took over at Chelsea in June after the club endured a turbulent 2025-26, with Enzo Maresca leaving in January before his successor, Liam Rosenior, was sacked a little over three months later. The Blues missed out on European football on [...]
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• Akpoguma Agrees Two-Year Deal With Serie A Club

  29-07-2026 09:46 via completesports.com
  
  Kevin Akpoguma is on the verge of joining newly promoted Serie A club Frosinone after the Italian outfit struck an agreement to sign the central defender, reports Completesports.com. According to transfer expert, Gianluca Di Marzio, Akpoguma will arrive in Italy on Wednesday (today) to undergo his medical and sign a contract that will keep him [...]
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• WAFCON: Why Super Falcons lost to Malawi — Okoronkwo

  29-07-2026 09:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shocking setback in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener on Tuesday, falling 3-2 to debutants Malawi in their Group C clash.Heavy favorites heading into the match, the defending champions struggled to contain Malawi’s standout sister duo, Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga. Temwa scored twice while Tabitha added a third to complete the stunning upset. Nigeria managed to find the net through Rasheedat Ajibade and substitute Uchenna Kanu
  
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• EPL: Chelsea prepare Welbeck medical ahead of transfer

  29-07-2026 09:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Brighton forward Danny Welbeck is on the verge of joining Chelsea after agreeing personal terms with the Premier League club.
  The former Manchester United and Arsenal striker is expected to undergo a medical before completing the transfer and signing a two-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
  Welbeck is expected to finalise the move in the coming days, with Chelsea keen to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season.
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is understood to have approved the sign
  
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• UEFA Threatens To Boycott FIFA World Cup

  29-07-2026 09:16 via completesports.com
  
  European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News reports. UEFA nations will hold an emergency meeting virtually this week to discuss their opposition to FIFA’s attempt to launch a new commercial company with external investment, a source [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: I Don’t Understand How Super Falcons Lost To Malawi —Udeze

  29-07-2026 08:18 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed shock following the Super Falcons 3-2 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi on Tuesday. Despite going into the contest as underdogs, Malawi came out tops thanks to Chawinga sisters Temwa and Tabitha who got the three goals. Temwa put Malawi in front on 69th minute before Tabitha doubled the [...]
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