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• Netherlands Referee Dies Weeks After World Cup Axe

  13-07-2026 18:54 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was axed from the World Cup 2026 following his arrest over the alleged sexual assault of a teenager. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed Dieperink’s death on Monday, paying tribute to the official following the news. Read Also:FIFA To Consider Expanding World Cup 2030 To 64 [...]
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• France 0 -2 Spain Spain defeats France to reach final

  15-07-2026 03:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.
  A day after his 19th birthday, Yamal was denied a goal on a close offside call that came soon after Porro’s give-and-go with Dani Olmo in the 58th minute had put Spain up 2-0. But it was Yamal’s smart play against a veteran defender that put Spain in the
  
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• Trabzonspor powerless if Onuachu pushes for exit -Yilmaz

  15-07-2026 03:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Sports commentator and former Trabzonspor striker Mehmet Yılmaz has shared his thoughts on the growing speculation linking Nigerian forward Paul Onuachu with a move to Saudi Arabia during the current summer transfer window. Onuachu, who joined Trabzonspor permanently from Southampton last summer, enjoyed an outstanding debut campaign in the Turkish Super Lig, establishing himself as one of the division’s most prolific strikers. The Super Eagles forward scored 22 league goals and regis
  
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• Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria nears full strength

  15-07-2026 03:13 via thesun.ng
  
  With just nine days to the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Team Nigeria has stepped up preparations, with athletes converging on the United Kingdom, training camps in full swing, and welfare arrangements being finalized ahead of the multi-sport event. The National Sports Commission (NSC) said the Nigerian contingent has been finalized, while athletes have started receiving their camping allowances as part of efforts to ensure they are fully prepared for the Games, which begin on
  
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• WAFCON: Super Falcons to battle Black Queens in friendly

  15-07-2026 03:11 via thesun.ng
  
  As part of their build-up to the 14th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals which begin in Morocco on Sunday, Cup-holders Nigeria will do battle with Ghana in a friendly match scheduled for Casablanca on Saturday.
  The 10-time champions opened camp in Casablanca, Morocco’s industrial and economic capital, on Monday, as final preparations got underway ahead of their first match of Group C against Malawi in Rabat on Tuesday, 28th July.
  As at lunch time on Tuesday, a total of 10 players had arriv
  
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• Gov Mbah receives LBA Legacy Award

  15-07-2026 03:10 via thesun.ng
  
  The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has been presented with the LBA Legacy Award for Governors in recognition of his outstanding contributions to football development in Enugu State and for strengthening the Rangers International Football Club brand.
    
  In three years, Rangers has won the Nigeria Premier Football League title twice and the first to achieve the feat in the last decade.
  Governor Mbah was presented with the award during the 2026 Gala of Nigeria’s f
  
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• FutbolConect launches to digitise Africa’s football industry

  15-07-2026 03:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Futbol Conect has officially launched as a comprehensive football technology platform designed to transform how football talent is discovered, developed, and connected to opportunities across Africa.
  The platform brings together players, clubs, academies, coaches, scouts, agents, referees, tournament organizers, sponsors, investors, and football enthusiasts within a single digital ecosystem that promotes collaboration and sustainable growth.
  According to the Founder, Dr. Arinze Madueke, FutbolCo
  
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• US referee to handle England v Argentina game

  15-07-2026 03:03 via thesun.ng
  
  US referee Ismail Elfath will oversee England vs Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday night as one of football’s biggest rivalries ignites once more.
  Thomas Tuchel’s side take on Lionel Scaloni’s men with a place in the World Cup final up for grabs.
  A match between the two nations transcends football, combining geopolitics and history to create a famously bitter rivalry.
  Their meetings produce iconic moments etched deep into fans’ memories, such as the ‘Hand of God&rsq
  
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• England must not focus only on Messi -John Terry

  15-07-2026 03:01 via thesun.ng
  
  As England prepare to clash with Argentina, John Terry has spoken on the threat of Lionel Messi.
  England and Argentina will clash in Wednesday’s second World Cup semi-final in a tie that is likely to cause chaos in Atlanta.
  Looking to guide his side to another World Cup title, Messi has now hit double figures for goal contributions at both of the last two World Cups.
  The Inter Miami star is the joint top scorer this summer alongside Kylian Mbappe and the side will look towards him for insp
  
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• FIFA approves Argentina’s special kit request

  15-07-2026 03:00 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina’s kit request just days before facing England in the World Cup Semi Final has been approved.
  England and Argentina meet at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday with a place in the World Cup final at stake. Each side will try to find every advantage they can take ahead of the game and the South American side made on specific request before kickoff.
  The three-time world champions requested to wear their navy blue change colours for the meeting instead of their famous their traditional ligh
  
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• World Cup 2026: Deschamps Laments ‘Poor Officiating’ In France Defeat To Spain

  15-07-2026 00:25 via completesports.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps questioned the officiating following France’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain on Tuesday. While he admitted that his team was technically inferior and outplayed, Deschamps berated referee Iván Barton, asking reporters, “Is the referee at the level required to officiate a World Cup semi-final?”. Deschamps’ frustrations stemmed from a few [...]
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• ‘We stayed faithful to our idea’ – De la Fuente on Spain reaching World Cup final

  15-07-2026 00:05 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente saluted his players as the “best team in the world” on Tuesday after a stunning 2-0 World Cup semi-final upset of France.De la Fuente, who had repeatedly said Spain were the best side in the tournament, was left beaming with pride as La Roja outplayed France to reach Sunday’s World Cup final.It was another tactical masterpiece by the Spanish coach, who oversaw La Roja’s European Championship victory in 2024 and has now beaten France in
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Why we lost to Spain – France coach Deschamps

  15-07-2026 00:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps said his players were left “devastated” by their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain on Tuesday before aiming a barb at match referee Ivan Barton from El Salvador.Deschamps’ free-flowing French team had dazzled the competition en route to the last four, rattling in 16 goals in six games to earn comparisons to some of the greatest teams in World Cup history.But France’s dreams of a third World Cup title were left in tatters after a dominant
  
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• Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass

  14-07-2026 23:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe’s hopes of winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or have suffered a major blow after Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final, strengthening the teenager’s claim for football’s biggest individual prize.The result is expected to reshape the individual award conversation, with the Barcelona teenager now regarded as one of the leading contenders following another impressive display on football’s biggest st
  
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• Spain Outclass France To Reach Second FIFA World Cup Final

  14-07-2026 23:24 via completesports.com
  
  Spain put up a masterclass performance to overcome France 2-0 in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday. Goals in each half from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, earned Spain a first World Cup final appearance since 2010 which they won. It is the second time Spain and France will clash at [...]
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• World Cup: Spain beat France 2-0 to book final spot

  14-07-2026 23:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after producing a commanding 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday’s semi-final at Dallas Stadium, ending Les Bleus’ title bid with a composed and clinical display.
  Luis de la Fuente’s side controlled the contest from start to finish, neutralising France’s attacking threats while punishing their opponents with goals in each half. The victory sends Spain into the World Cup final, where they will face either England or
  
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• Spain tame France, qualify for World Cup final with 2-0 win

  14-07-2026 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain snuffed out France’s dream of a third World Cup triumph on Tuesday, taming their galaxy of forwards to win 2-0 and progress to a final against England or Argentina.Didier Deschamps’ men were hot favourites for the trophy after a string of breathtaking displays in the United States but they met their match against the slick European champions at the semi-final stage.Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for the 2010 winners with an emphatic penalty in the first half in Arlington,
  
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Doesn’t Care About Personal Records –Aguero

  14-07-2026 22:35 via completesports.com
  Former Argentina striker Sergio Agüero has disclosed that Lionel Messi is not driven by individual awards ahead of tomorrow’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash. According to him, Messi prioritizes team success over personal accolades like the Golden Boot or the Ballon d’Or, and his primary motivation is simply to win and constantly improve his [...]
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• Tielemans Joins Man United On Five-Year Deal

  14-07-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £36m, Sky Sports reports. The 29-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford and now becomes the second midfielder signed in the summer window, after the club already confirmed the £50m arrival of Andrey Santos from Chelsea. Speaking in a statement [...]
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• Turkish Club Gençlerbirliği Sack Super Eagles Winger

  14-07-2026 21:04 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Super Lig club Genclerbirligi have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru, reports Completesports.com. The decision follows talks between the club and the 29-year-old Nigerian’s representatives, with both parties reaching an agreement to end his stay ahead of the new season. According to reports, both parties reached a settlement [...]
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• Man United complete £36m signing of Belgium captain Tielemans

  14-07-2026 20:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBelgium captain Youri Tielemans has completed his £36 million move from Aston Villa to Manchester United after signing a long-term contract with the Premier League giants.United confirmed on Tuesday that the 29-year-old midfielder has signed a deal until June 2031, ending his successful spell at Villa Park after emerging as one of the Premier League’s most consistent midfielders.Fresh from captaining Belgium to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Tiel
  
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• World Cup: Spain name unchanged XI for semi-final against France

  14-07-2026 19:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final clash with France.De la Fuente has kept faith with the team that defeated Belgium 2-1 in Friday’s quarter-final in Los Angeles.Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz gets the nod ahead of Barcelona’s Pedri to partner Rodri at the base of the Spanish midfield.Lamine Yamal takes his usual position on the right wing, with Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena on the opposite flank
  
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• AIK Invite Nigerian Youngster To Train With First Team

  14-07-2026 19:42 via completesports.com
  
  Swedish top-flight club AIK have invited promising Nigerian winger Emmanuel Oluwafemi Olawore to train with their senior squad this week as they assess him ahead of a potential transfer. Olawore, 19, is currently contracted to fellow Swedish club Umeå FC, where he has impressed since joining earlier this year. Confirming the development, AIK announced on [...]
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• EPL: Why I signed for Chelsea instead of Liverpool – Xabi Alonso

  14-07-2026 19:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said that timing was a key factor in his decision to join the Blues instead of Liverpool.
  Alonso spent five seasons at Liverpool between 2004 and 2009.
  Chelsea appointed him as their permanent manager in May this year.
  Just two weeks later, Liverpool parted ways with Arne Slot and named Andoni Iraola as his successor.
  Speaking to BBC Sport, Alonso explained why he chose to take charge of Chelsea instead of returning to Liverpool.
  “Well, it is about timings,&
  
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• Balogun admits Trump’s intervention made life harder for US team

  14-07-2026 19:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Folarin Balogun admitted Tuesday that the suspension of his red card in the World Cup after President Donald Trump intervened put added pressure on the US team.Balogun said in an interview with CBS he was “definitely in shock” when he was sent off for treading on the foot of a Bosnia-Herzegovina defender in his side’s 2-0 group-stage win.“When something is not intentional it should never be a red card,” he said.But days before the next match, the last-16 knockout g
  
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• ‘France has no skin colour’ — Spain apologises over ex-PM’s remarks

  14-07-2026 19:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeSpain has apologised to France after former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked a racism row by questioning the “Frenchness” of France’s national football team ahead of Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup semi-final.According to Reuters, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares told his French counterpart that Rajoy’s comments were “intolerable” and did not represent the views of the overwhelming majority of Spaniards.“It’s a
  
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• World Cup 2026: England Must Not Focus Only On Messi –Terry Warns

  14-07-2026 18:04 via completesports.com
  Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash between England and Argentina, former Chelsea captain John Terry warned that the Three Lions can’t only focus on Lionel Messi. Terry acknowledged Messi’s magic but emphasized that Argentina boasts an experienced squad, while stating that England’s squad is better than the reigning world champions. Read Also:World [...]
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• England won’t be drawn into Argentina World Cup rivalry – Kane

  14-07-2026 17:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday.The history of matches between the nations is peppered with incidents, set against a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, known in Spanish as the Malvinas, in the South Atlantic Ocean.The most storied encounter between the teams was a 2-1 victory for Argentina at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico featuring two goals from Diego M
  
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• Arsenal agree Leandro Trossard sale to Besiktas after EPL title triumph

  14-07-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Belgian forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.The 31-year-old joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023 and became an important member of Mikel Arteta’s squad. Last season, he helped the Gunners end their 22-year wait for the Premier League title, scoring six goals in 31 league appearances, including a dramatic late winner against West Ham in May.Trossard ma
  
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• Super Falcons To Face Ghana In Pre- WAFCON Friendly

  14-07-2026 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face the Black Queens of Ghana in a friendly match as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The friendly encounter will hold at the Stade el Arbi Zaouli, Casablanca on Saturday. Super Falcons Set Up Camp In Casablanca Justine Madugu’s side opened camp [...]
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