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• Messi good to break my record — Klose

  14-06-2026 02:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Germany legend Miroslav Klose expects his iconic World Cup goal-scoring record to be shattered during the current tournament cycle in North America. The former striker feels the expanded tournament format provides the perfect platform for elite forwards to surpass his historic tally, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe leading the chase.
  The 2026 tournament curtain-raiser saw co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa, officially initiating the race for international football’s ultimate individua
  
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• FIFA to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

  15-06-2026 02:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee.
  Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being told he would not be allowed into the country after his diplomatic passport and single entry US visa were rejected.
  A US government official said Artan had not been allowed to enter the country because of an alleged “association w
  
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• Lucky Nigerian fans score all-expenses-paid trip to FIFA World Cup 2026

  15-06-2026 02:34 via thesun.ng
  
  The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 just got shorter for a group of lucky Nigerian football fans. Unilever Nigeria Plc has officially unveiled the winners of its Rexona Consumer Promotion, handing over all-expenses-paid trips to witness the world’s biggest football tournament live in Vancouver, Canada.
  ​The ticket presentation ceremony, held in Lagos, marked the grand finale of a nationwide campaign designed to reward football lovers and loyal consumers of the deodorant brand.​
  
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• Mathematician reveals shock nation set to lift trophy

  15-06-2026 02:33 via thesun.ng
  
  A GERMAN mathematician who’s correctly predicted the last three winners of the World Cup has weighed in with his pick for 2026, and it’s a surprising one.
  UK-based German economist Joachim Klement has backed the Netherlands to become world champions for the first time in their history.
  It’s an interesting and rogue pick from the genius, who uses an economic model to try to predict which teams are likely to win, and it’s been successful in the last three World Cups.
  Klemen
  
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• Two arrested for stolen England items worth $18,000

  15-06-2026 02:32 via thesun.ng
  
  England had $18,000 (£13,500) of property stolen in a theft from a vehicle that was carrying equipment, according to Jackson County’s prosecution office.
  Two men, Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, have been charged in connection with the incident, which happened as the vehicle was taking equipment from England’s pre-tournament camp in Florida to Kansas City.
  Despite the incident the Football Association have been clear that nothing was taken that would impact their preparations fo
  
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• FIFA confirms technical glitch during Qatar-Switzerland match

  15-06-2026 02:31 via thesun.ng
  
  FIFA confirmed Sunday that a technical glitch occurred during the Qatar-Switzerland match, held in San Francisco as part of the opening round of Group B in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
  FIFA clarified, in a statement published on its FIFA Media platform, that the technical glitch did not affect the operation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system during the awarding of the penalty to Switzerland, noting that the standa
  
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• One suspect arrested after Chinese nationals robbed during World Cup trip in Mexico

  15-06-2026 02:29 via thesun.ng
  
  One of the two suspects involved in the armed robbery of Chinese citizens in Mexico during the FIFA World Cup has been arrested, while the investigation remains ongoing, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday, citing information from the Chinese Embassy in Mexico.
  According to Xinhua, two Chinese football fans, surnamed Wang and Li, traveled to Mexico specifically to watch World Cup matches. After arriving at Mexico City International Airport on the evening of June 10 local time, they were robbed
  
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• Egypt will test Belgium in opener

  15-06-2026 02:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Kevin de Bruyne said he is looking forward to facing Mohamed Salah again and expects Egypt to be a difficult opponent.
  Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne said he is looking forward to facing Mohamed Salah again when Belgium open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Egypt on Monday.
  Belgium enter the tournament with de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois still central to the squad, alongside younger players including Jeremy Doku, Amadou Onana and Charles De Ketelaere.
  Egypt are making the
  
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• Neymar’s entourage rents 16-room, £10.8m Florida villa

  15-06-2026 02:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Neymar isn’t the only member of his entourage living the dream as he travels with the Brazil national team at the World Cup.
  The iconic winger was a surprise inclusion in Carlo Ancelotti‘s 26-man squad for the North American tournament.
  But he and his inner circle are certainly making the most of the opportunity.
  His entourage are living it up in a luxury villa, which they are reportedly renting at the cost of £2,900-a-day.
  They are believed to be staying at Eagle Cove at Reuni
  
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• Atletico Madrid sets N79b price tag on Lookman

  15-06-2026 02:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Atlético Madrid are open to the idea of parting ways with Ademola Lookman just months after signing him from Atalanta, with the La Liga giants placing a valuation of around €50 million (approximately N79 billion in Nigerian currency) on the Super Eagles forward, according to Spanish transfer market website Fichajes.
  The former African Footballer of the Year arrived in Spain with considerable expectations following an impressive spell in Italy, where he established himself as one of A
  
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• Orji Kalu hails Rangers for winning NPFL title

  15-06-2026 02:01 via thesun.ng
  
  Chairman, Senate Committee on South East Development Commission and former Governor of Abia State , Orji Uzor Kalu , has hailed Rangers International football club of Enugu for winning this year’s Nigeria premier league .
  Senator Kalu , in a statement said the achievement is made possible good fighting spirit , commitment and resilience .
  He said “I heartily congratulate Enugu Rangers Football Club on emerging champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
  “This remarkable a
  
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• OG Anunoby wins second NBA title, powers Knicks to Championship win over Spurs

  15-06-2026 01:59 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  Nigerian-British NBA star OG Anunoby cemented his place in New York Knicks history after playing a pivotal role in the franchise’s first NBA championship in 53 years.
  The Knicks sealed the 2026 NBA title with a hard-fought 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night, clinching the series 4-1 and ending a championship drought that dated back to 1973.
  While Finals MVP Jalen Brunson delivered a sensational 45-point performance in the title
  
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• Ocheme shines as PFL Africa makes debut in Lagos

  15-06-2026 01:43 via thesun.ng
  
  By Joe Apu
  Nigeria’s Patrick Ocheme stole the spotlight with a spectacular flying-knee knockout as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa made history with its first-ever event on Nigerian soil at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos on Saturday.
  The event featured a mix of tournament contests and showcase bouts, with Nigerian lightweight Patrick “Star Boi” Ocheme emerging as one of the standout performers of the night after producing a spectacular first-round knockout vic
  
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• Big John FC emerges 2026 champions of Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge

  15-06-2026 01:41 via thesun.ng
  
  The annual Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge ended with lots of action and fun on Friday, June 12, with Big John FC emerging the champions of the 2026 Lagos edition. They defeated LB United 2-0 in a match played at the Fujah Street Community Ground, Obele Odan, in Surulere, Lagos.
  The day started with rain, but the weather soon brightened up with sunshine and good football. The better team won the game fair and square to the admiration of the crowd.
  Before the final match, Ogogwu FC had defeated
  
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• 3SC Chairman hails historic return to continental football after 27-years

  15-06-2026 01:40 via thesun.ng
  
  By Olarenwaju Agiri, IbadanShooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have secured a return to continental football for the first time in 27 years after finishing among the top three teams in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, marking a major milestone in the club’s resurgence.
  The achievement was celebrated by the club’s Executive Chairman, Taiwo Lekan-Salami, who described the qualification as a restoration of the club’s pride and a significant step toward rec
  
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• Thomas Otu, Mary Udofia, others eye CBN Senior Tennis title

  15-06-2026 01:38 via thesun.ng
  
  With the qualifying  rounds of the 47tth edition of the  Central Bank of  Nigeria Senior Tennis Championship Concluded in earnest at the tennis courts of the package ‘B’ of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, real hostilities will  begin today in the men’s and women’s draw chat on the tournament. 
  According to the draws, the men drawn to  slug  it out in the round of 64 chat made up players drawn from the National rankings, 
  
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• Adegoke unveils vision for Oyo Sports excellence

  15-06-2026 01:36 via thesun.ng
  
  The newly appointed General Manager of the Oyo State Sports Council, Mrs. Olubisi Jejelola Adegoke, has pledged to strengthen sports development in the state through professionalism, teamwork, talent discovery, and innovation.
  Mrs. Adegoke made the commitment during an interactive meeting with directors, sports officers, coaches, and other members of staff at the Coaching Hall of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
  Addressing the gathering, the General Manager expressed gratitu
  
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• NSC wants more ITF Junior events in Nigeria

  15-06-2026 01:34 via thesun.ng
  
  The National Sports Commission ( NSC) has called on stakeholders to bring more International Tennis Federation ( ITF) points-scoring tournaments to Nigeria to cut costs for young players to grow and strengthen the country’s tennis profile.
  Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the commission, made the call at the finals of the second weeks of 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, on Saturday in Abuja.
  Diko, represented by his  Special Advi
  
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• Japan fight back twice to earn 2-2 draw with Netherlands

  15-06-2026 00:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Japan produced a spirited comeback to hold Netherlands to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their opening Group F match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas.
  After a cagey first half, the contest exploded into life after the break. Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk broke the deadlock in the 51st minute, powering home a header from a cross by Ryan Gravenberch.
  Japan responded almost immediately through Keito Nakamura, whose low strike beat goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to restore parity six minutes later.
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Winger Completes Move To Romanian Club Universitatea Cluj

  14-06-2026 23:24 via completesports.com
  
  Romanian Superliga side Universitatea Cluj have announced the signing of Friday Adams, Completesports.com reports. Adams previously played for another Romanian club,FC Botoșani, where he spent three seasons. The 23-year-old started his career in Nigeria at the Ikon Allah Kaduna academy, and his developments were noticed by the Russian youth team at FDC Vista. His first [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Henry Apologises To Nigerians Over Controversial Remark

  14-06-2026 22:51 via completesports.com
  
  Legendary Arsenal and France forward Thierry Henry has apologised to Nigerian fans after comments he made during a 2026 World Cup broadcast sparked backlash on social media. The incident occurred on Saturday when Henry, speaking as a pundit for FOX Sports alongside former Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic, was covering the United States’ 4-1 victory over [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: I’m Not Scared To Take Penalty –Eze

  14-06-2026 22:41 via completesports.com
  
  England star Eberechi Eze has confirmed that he is ready to step up and take a penalty for the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup, despite his recent miss in the Champions League final. Recall that Eze saw his spot-kick saved during a penalty shootout when Arsenal were defeated by Paris Saint-Germain in the [...]
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• Galatasaray Chief Ozbek Rules Out Osimhen Sale

  14-06-2026 22:27 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray President Dursun Ozbek has reiterated that the Turkish champions have no intention of parting ways with Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigerian striker is not for sale regardless of any potential offer, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen has been tipped to leave Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray this summer, with several leading European clubs reportedly keen to [...]
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• Germany hammer Curaçao 7-1 after early World Cup scare

  14-06-2026 22:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Four-time world champions Germany recovered from an early shock to overwhelm World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in their opening Group E match at Houston Stadium on Sunday.
  Germany appeared set for a routine evening when Felix Nmecha fired home the fastest goal of the tournament so far after just six minutes. However, Curaçao stunned the Germans midway through the first half when Livano Comenencia scored the Caribbean nation’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal, drawing loud celebra
  
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• 2026 W/Cup: Germany Trash Debutant Curaçao 7-1 In Group Opener

  14-06-2026 21:56 via completesports.com
  
  Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston, Business Standard reports. The last time Germany defeated a country 7-1 at the World Cup was at the 2014 semifinals against [...]
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• Edo Queens Clinch Second NWFL Title

  14-06-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) for the 2025/26 season. Moses Aduku’s side secured the title after holding Bayelsa Queens to a goalless draw in their final NWFL Super Six playoff match in Port Harcourt on Sunday. The Benin City-based club finished top of the standings with 10 [...]
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• Real Madrid Agree £51m Deal For Cucurella

  14-06-2026 19:48 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup, BBC Sport reports. The 27-year-old is currently with Spain at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but a deal – worth £47.5m with a further £4.3m in add-ons – has been struck [...]
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• US Open: Sinner, Alcaraz Set To Team Up With Williams Sisters

  14-06-2026 19:47 via completesports.com
  
  Discussions are currently underway to potentially pair Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz for a mixed doubles exhibition at the US Open. This ambitious pairing, along with a rumoured Venus Williams and Jannik Sinner team, is being negotiated for the reorganised mixed doubles event that takes place the week before the Grand Slam. Read Also:Zverev: I [...]
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• Real Madrid reach verbal agreement to sign Marc Cucurella

  14-06-2026 18:54 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabReal Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella in one of the biggest transfer moves of the summer.Veteran sports journalists Fabrizio Romano revealed the agreement between both parties and the 27-year-old Spain international is expected to complete a move to the Santiago Bernabéu after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing an end to his four-year spell at Stamford Bridge.Cucurella’s future at Chelsea had been the subject of
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Netherlands Must Focus On Overcoming Japan –Koeman

  14-06-2026 18:52 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has declared that his squad is fully fit and mentally prepared for a challenging Group F opening match against an in-form Japan in Dallas. The Dutch are prioritizing this highly anticipated matchup as they seek a strong start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Koeman acknowledges the immense pressure but [...]
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