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• Messi admits he’s tired

  17-07-2026 04:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi has led Argentina to yet another World Cup final, but it looks increasingly likely this might be his last.
  Messi dropped two assists in Argentina’s 2- 1 comeback win over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
  After taking the sole lead for goal contributions in the 2026 edition while leading Argentina to a third Final in four editions, Messi had to make a tiresome admission.
  In his post-match interview, Messi was asked if his World Cup career could extend to another
  
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• Nigeria Qualify For 2026 Volleyball African Nations Championship

  17-07-2026 19:31 via completesports.com
  Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 African Nations Championship in Democratic Republic of Congo in September. On Friday, Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 3-1 to remain unbeaten at the qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, July 17. After losing the first set 21-25, Nigeria bounced back in the second set with a 25-21 victory. The [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles Open Title Defence Against Ghana

  17-07-2026 19:05 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will kick off their title defence at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship with a blockbuster clash against perennial rivals Ghana’s Black Satellites. The Group B opener is scheduled for Monday, 27 July, at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro in Côte d’Ivoire. The fixture is a repeat of the 2024 [...]
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• Amusan Arrives Aberdeen Camp, Upbeat Team Nigeria Will Win Big At Commonwealth Games 2026

  17-07-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s sprint hurdling star and world 100m hurdles record holder, Tobi Amusan, brightened the atmosphere in Team Nigeria’s camp ahead of the kickoff of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after arriving to a warm reception at the special training base in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. Amusan Confident Team Nigeria Will Deliver Medal Success The [...]
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• COLA Platform Apology And Service Restoration Announcement

  17-07-2026 18:46 via completesports.com
  
  Dear COLA users: We sincerely apologize for the losses and troubles caused to all users by the long-term shutdown of the platform! On October 25, 2024, the platform was subjected to a malicious cyber attack, resulting in the suspension of operations. After 420 days of specialized technical breakthroughs, all user data has been fully restored [...]
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• Neymar returns to Santos with questions hanging over his future

  17-07-2026 18:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Neymar returns to his home club Santos Friday with only a few months left in his contract and questions over his future after indicating he would no longer play for Brazil following the country’s World Cup disappointment.The injury-plagued Neymar was included in the World Cup squad almost three years after he last appeared for Brazil, and played only 37 minutes across two matches.His only goal — a penalty — was not enough to prevent an early exit for Brazil after a 2-1 defeat
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 116: 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Preview: Spain vs Argentina

  17-07-2026 18:29 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi and Argentina will look to defend their World Cup crown when they square up against Lamine Yamal and a talented Spain side on Sunday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. It’s a clash between the reigning 2022 FIFA World Cup champions and the UEFA Euro 2024 winners, with history on the line. [...]
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• Full list: Yamal misses training, other players injured ahead of 2026 World Cup final

  17-07-2026 18:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain winger Lamine Yamal missed his team’s first training session in New Jersey as preparations intensified for Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina.Spain arrived in New Jersey on Wednesday, a day after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-finals, and held their first training session on Thursday at the New York Red Bulls’ training facility.Yamal was absent from the session alongside Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro. However, according to AS, both players ar
  
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• Done Deal: Iheanacho Joins Turkish Club Bursaspor On Three-Year Deal

  17-07-2026 18:23 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish club Bursaspor have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on a three-year contract, reports Completesports.com. The Green Crocodiles confirmed the arrival of the experienced striker in a social media post on Friday, unveiling him with a short welcome video. “Welcome to our family, Kelechi Iheanacho 💚🤍,” the club wrote on X. Iheanacho [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Don’t Blame Tuchel’s Tactics For England’s Loss To Argentina –Barnes

  17-07-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend John Barnes has defended Thomas Tuchel’s defensive tactics in England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final loss against Argentina. After going 1-0 up, Tuchel shifted to a more conservative, defensive posture, citing that the team was becoming too passive before the substitutions. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Am Disappointed In Myself –France Defender Tuchel [...]
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• Commonwealth Games 2026: Team Nigeria Medallists To Earn Up To $5,000 Instant Bonus, Other Incentives

  17-07-2026 18:14 via completesports.com
  
  Ahead of the 23 July kick-off of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled a bumper athlete welfare and incentive package for Team Nigeria, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to rewarding sporting excellence,  Completesports.com reports. Team Nigeria Set for Enhanced Welfare Package at Glasgow 2026 The package [...]
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• Going Into Coaching Is Not My Dream –Ex-Super Eagles Defender

  17-07-2026 18:03 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has disclosed that he has no intention of going into coaching. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament stated that his long-term ambition is to transition into football governance and administration to help shape the future of Nigerian football. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: ‘We Want To Repeat [...]
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• Turkish Giants Make Opening Offer For Salah

  17-07-2026 17:52 via completesports.com
  
  Besiktas have reportedly made an offer to Mohamed Salah, as the Egyptian captain reduced his initial €15 million annual salary demand. According to reports, Salah’s representatives arrived in Istanbul to continue talks with the Super Lig club. Besiktas is said to have made its first formal approach to Salah’s camp. According to Turkish journalist Efecan [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: ‘We Want To Repeat History’ — Okoronkwo Reveals Super Falcons’ Mission

  17-07-2026 17:31 via completesports.com
  
  Esther Okoronkwo has declared that the Super Falcons are determined to make history by successfully defending their title at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Justine Madugu’s side will be aiming to secure a record-extending 11th continental crown in Morocco. Okoronkwo Rallies Teammates Okoronkwo insisted that the players are not feeling overwhelmed [...]
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• Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new contract

  17-07-2026 17:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signed a new five-year contract on Friday, ending speculation over his future.Szoboszlai had two years remaining on his previous deal, but the Hungary captain has been rewarded for his fine form last season.It had appeared negotiations between the 25-year-old’s representatives and Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes had stalled last season.However, talks accelerated in recent weeks and Szoboszlai has finally put pen to paper on his improved c
  
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• Bundesliga Club Table Bid For Onyedika

  17-07-2026 16:34 via completesports.com
  
  Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt have submitted an official bid to Club Brugge for Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Completesports.com reports. Onyedika has entered the final year of his contract with the Belgian Pro League champions, and is understood to have declined the club’s offer of a contract extension, fuelling speculation over a summer departure. The Super [...]
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• West Ham captain Bowen to stay despite relegation

  17-07-2026 16:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to the club despite their relegation from the Premier League.Bowen was linked with a move away from the London Stadium following West Ham’s plunge into the Championship last season.But the 29-year-old England forward has promised to stay with West Ham after pondering his future in the close-season.“There’s a lot of thinking time over the summer and a lot of things that go on in your head,” he said.“For me I look
  
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• I told Real Madrid president to sign Olise – Makelele

  17-07-2026 15:54 via thesun.ng
  
  Real Madrid icon, Claude Makelele has revealed he urged club president Florentino Perez to sign Michael Olise, saying the Bayern Munich and France winger is “like Lionel Messi”.
  Speaking to Spanish outlet MARCA, the Dutchman said Olise could do unexpected things with the ball just like the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
  Olise has been linked with a Real Madrid move following a sterling season with Bayern Munich.
  According to Makelele, the 24-year-old is the closest player to fo
  
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• CAFCL: Awazie, Obot Lead Enyimba, Abia Warriors Top Stars To Rivers United

  17-07-2026 15:54 via completesports.com
  Rivers United have continued to bolster their squad with quality, and experienced players ahead the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League campaign. Former Enyimba Captain, Ekene Awazie, and ex- Abia Warriors and Super Eagles invitee, Imo Obot, are the latest top Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, players who have joined Finidi George’s side. Awazie is a former [...]
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• Uzoenyi Backs Spain For 2026 World Cup Glory

  17-07-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria Super Eagles winger, Ejike Uzoenyi, has thrown his weight behind Spain to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 title, Completesports.com reports. Spain will face Argentina in Sunday’s epic final, which the former Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa winger described as ‘classic’ final. The European champions outclassed France 2-0 in the first semi final [...]
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• Badenoch supports FIFA probe over Argentina’s Falklands banner

  17-07-2026 15:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch has reaffirmed that the Falkland Islands are “British” and accused Argentina of using football to advance a political message after its players displayed a banner asserting the country’s claim to the disputed territory following their World Cup semi-final win over England.
  Her comments came as FIFA said its independent disciplinary committee was reviewing match reports and related circumstances to determine whether Argentina may have violated re
  
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• World Cup 2026: Winners To Receive Commemorative Rings As Trump Set To Attend Final

  17-07-2026 15:15 via completesports.com
  FIFA has reportedly confirmed that it will present commemorative World Cup 2026 rings to the winners of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain, which will be attended by US President Donald Trump. Winner’s rings are a long-standing tradition in American sports, with NFL Super Bowl champions famously receiving them. According to the BBC, the world [...]
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• Done Deal: AIK sign Nigerian Youngster On Four-Year Contract

  17-07-2026 14:25 via completesports.com
  
  Swedish Allsvenskan club AIK have completed the signing of highly-rated Nigerian midfielder Oreoluwa Agbenla from Beyond Limits FA. The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a lcontract that will keep him at the Stockholm-based club until 31 December 2030. “AIK Football agrees with 18-year-old midfielder Oreoluwa Agbenla and his Nigerian club Beyond Limits FA [...]
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• NNL: Wikki Tourists Management Dissolved By Bauchi Govt, Sole Administrator Appointed

  17-07-2026 13:59 via completesports.com
  Wikki Tourists Football Club’s management board has been dissolved by the Bauchi State Government with immediate effect, Completesports.com reports. This follows the club’s dismal performance in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which culminated in its relegation to the Nigeria National League (NNL). Wikki Tourists Shake-Up Follows NPFL Relegation A statement signed by [...]
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• Alexander-Arnold: Mourinho Can Help Real Madrid Win Trophies

  17-07-2026 13:37 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed his excitement to work under reappointed Real Madrid manager José Mourinho, praising the coach’s intense demands and high expectations during pre-season training. The right-back noted that the squad is eager to learn and believes Mourinho’s leadership will help the club win trophies. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Owen Slams [...]
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• ‘Possible but harder’: Ballon d’Or says players can win award outside Europe

  17-07-2026 13:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Ballon d’Or has dismissed the long-held belief that footballers must play for a European club to win the sport’s most prestigious individual honour, insisting there is no such requirement under the current rules.In a statement published on Thursday, the award’s organisers addressed one of the most common debates surrounding the prize as attention shifts toward this year’s winner following the FIFA World Cup.“Every year, a refrain comes back around the Ballon d&
  
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• Super Falcons Forward Set To Join Swedish Club BK Häcken

  17-07-2026 13:01 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons forward Joy Omewa is on the brink of completing a move to Swedish champions BK Häcken, reports Completesports.com. According to Swedish media outlet SVT, Häcken have finalised an agreement to sign the Nigerian striker ahead of the new season. Omewa became a free agent after leaving English Women’s Super League 2 side Nottingham [...]
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• ‘I can’t do some things anymore’ – Cape Verde’s Vozinha on life after World Cup

  17-07-2026 11:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has admitted his life has changed dramatically since his breakout performances at the FIFA World Cup, saying his newfound fame means he can’t do some things anymore.The 40-year-old became one of the tournament’s surprise stars after producing a string of outstanding performances, beginning with a clean sheet in Cape Verde’s shock goalless draw against Spain.He followed that with impressive displays against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia before Cape Verd
  
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• Choosing The Right Entry Door Replacement For Better Security, Comfort, And Lasting Home Value

  17-07-2026 11:38 via completesports.com
  The front door does much more than provide a way into your home. It serves as the first impression visitors receive while also playing an important role in protecting your family and maintaining indoor comfort. A well-designed entrance can improve daily convenience and contribute to the overall appearance of the property. Many homeowners delay replacing [...]
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• Planning A Pet-Friendly Escape With Vacation Rentals For A More Enjoyable Travel Experience

  17-07-2026 11:32 via completesports.com
  
  Traveling with pets has become increasingly popular as more people choose to include their furry companions in family vacations. Rather than arranging pet sitters or boarding services, many travelers enjoy sharing new experiences with their dogs or cats while exploring exciting destinations together. A successful pet-friendly trip, however, requires careful planning before departure. Pets have [...]
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