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• Onuachu now worth €30m

  19-07-2026 04:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Trabzonspor have revealed how much they want for striker Paul Onuachu.
  Besiktas have joined local rivals Fenerbache in the chase for the giant Super Eagles striker.
  While Beşiktaş are observing the situation and have not yet made a proposal, Trabzonspor have rejected two successive offers from Fenerbahçe.
  It is reported that Saudi club Al Ahli are also a long-standing suitor for the striker.
  Onuachu is 32 years old and has 34 caps and five goals for his country.
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• England Legend Keegan Dies After Battle With Cancer

  20-07-2026 17:13 via completesports.com
  
  Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer, his family have confirmed, BBC Sport reports. One of English football’s most decorated players, Keegan enjoyed spells at Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle during an illustrious [...]
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• Liverpool great and former England manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75

  20-07-2026 17:08 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Liverpool captain, England manager and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 following a battle with stage four cancer, bringing to an end the life of one of the most influential figures in English football.
  His family confirmed his death on Monday, revealing that the football icon passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and daughters after months of treatment.
  “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at
  
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• World Cup 2026: How I Lost ₦5m Bet On Argentina –Popular Nollywood Actress

  20-07-2026 17:06 via completesports.com
  
  Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has lost ₦5 million after placing her very first football bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Following Argentina’s 1-0 defeat, she took to Instagram to lament the loss, stating that the anxiety was overwhelming and vowing never to bet again. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Rapper [...]
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• FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles remain 26th, slip to fourth in Africa

  20-07-2026 17:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained 26th place in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings but dropped to fourth in Africa following Monday’s update.Eric Chelle’s side have not played since their 2-1 defeat to Portugal in an international friendly in June, with the result doing little to alter their position in the global standings.However, Nigeria lost ground on the continental rankings after Egypt’s impressive run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Pharaohs climbed to t
  
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• Has The World Cup Turned Tactical Analysis Into Mainstream Online Entertainment?

  20-07-2026 16:52 via completesports.com
  
  Football has always been a popular topic of conversation, but now people are able to discuss it beyond a surface level. Thanks to the increase in football analysts on platforms like YouTube, fans can dive into much greater detail about what they’ve just seen on the pitch. The latest World Cup has led to even [...]
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• Wilfred Ndidi replies Vardy’s ‘juju cream’ claim

  20-07-2026 16:46 via thesun.ng
  
  Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has dismissed claims by former Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy that he and fellow Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho relied on “juju cream” to recover from injuries during their time at the English club, explaining that the substance was simply ori, natural shea butter widely used in Nigeria.
  Ndidi addressed the claim in a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, saying the pair had jokingly misled their Leicester teammates into believing t
  
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• FIFA reveals prize money for Spain, Argentina, other countries after 2026 World Cup [Full list]

  20-07-2026 16:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final not only secured football’s biggest prize but also earned the country’s football federation a record-breaking financial reward.FIFA has confirmed that the champions will receive $51 million in prize money, while runners-up Argentina will take home $34 million, as part of the governing body’s record $871 million prize fund for the expanded 48-team tournament.The 2026 edition, jointly hosted by the United Stat
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 117: 2026 FIFA World Cup Review

  20-07-2026 16:16 via completesports.com
  
  Ferran Torres last night clinched Spain’s second men’s World Cup title with an extra-time winner against reigning world champions Argentina in a bad-tempered final marred by Enzo Fernández’s red card for a reckless foul on Pau Cubarsí. Torres, a 62nd-minute substitute for Mikel Oyarzabal, sealed a 1-0 win for the European champions when he struck [...]
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• Genk Reach Agreement With Pisa For Durosinmi

  20-07-2026 16:10 via completesports.com
  
  KRC Genk have reached an agreement with Italian club Pisa for the signing of Super Eagles striker Rafiu Durosinmi, Completesports.com reports. According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the deal is valued at €10.5 million plus performance-related bonuses, with Pisa also securing a 10% sell-on clause on any future transfer. The transfer will become the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘This Is The Best England Group For A Very Long Time’ –Rice

  20-07-2026 16:05 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal star Declan Rice has disclosed that this is the best England group in recent memory following their third-place finish at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Captaining the squad to a wild 6-4 victory over France in the bronze-medal match, he expressed pride in the squad but admitted he and his teammates were gutted over [...]
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• Video: ‘It’s shea butter, not juju cream,’ Ndidi replies Vardy

  20-07-2026 16:01 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeSuper Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has dismissed former Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy’s claim that he and fellow Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho used “juju cream” to recover from injuries during their time at the English club.In a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, Ndidi explained that the ointment Vardy referred to was ori, a natural shea butter commonly used in Nigeria, and said the pair had only been joking when they told teammates it came fro
  
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• Italian Football Federation Holds Talks With Guardiola Over Coaching Job

  20-07-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has met with Pep Guardiola to convince him to take over as national team head coach, Sky in Italy reports. Paolo Maldini, the new technical director of the FIGC, and Leonardo, his advisor, travelled to Barcelona to speak with the former Man City boss. It remains to be seen if [...]
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• Italy hold talks with Guardiola over national team job – Report

  20-07-2026 15:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reportedly opened talks with Pep Guardiola over becoming the next head coach of the Italy national team.According to Sky Italia, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini and adviser Leonardo travelled to Barcelona, where they held a three-day meeting with the former Manchester City manager in an attempt to convince him to take the job.The report said the duo presented Guardiola with the federation’s long-term vision for the Azzurri as Italy continue
  
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• Plane carrying Spain’s World Cup winning team lands in Madrid

  20-07-2026 15:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A plane carrying Spain’s newly crowned World Cup champions landed in Madrid on Monday, a day after their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final in the United States.A Spanish flag fluttered from the cockpit window as the Iberia aircraft carrying the squad taxied to the terminal at Madrid-Barajas airport at 14:30 local time (12:30 GMT) under clear blue skies.Coach Luis de la Fuente was the first to step off the plane, followed by player of the tournament Rodri, who held the World Cup trop
  
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• WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles Storm Abidjan For Title Defence

  20-07-2026 14:51 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Flying Eagles of Nigeria have arrived Abidjan , Cote d’Ivoire for the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, Completesports.com reports. The players, and their officials departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Abidjan on Monday morning before continuing their journey to Yamoussoukro, the host city of the tournament. Abdu Maikaba’s side will start [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Rapper Drake Loses $1.5m On Bet After Staking On Argentina To Beat Spain

  20-07-2026 13:52 via completesports.com
  
  Canadian rapper Drake has lost a massive $1.5 million USDT cryptocurrency wager on Argentina after Spain defeated them 1-0 in extra time during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The 39-year-old put his money behind the South American team on Saturday through the betting site Stake, and he could have had a payout of more [...]
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• Aston Villa sign £38m Joao Gomes from Wolves

  20-07-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Aston Villa won the race to sign Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves on Monday in a deal worth a reported £38 million ($51 million).Villa moved for Gomes after Chelsea agreed to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Unai Emery’s side.The 25-year-old, who has won 10 caps for Brazil, was also a target for Atletico Madrid, but Villa convinced him to make the switch from Championship side Wolves.Gomes made 130 appearances for Wolves after signing from Flamengo in 2023, but was
  
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• Teenager dies during Spain World Cup celebrations

  20-07-2026 12:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain onto collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday.“The city hall of Ciudad Rodrigo expresses its sadness and presents its condolences for the death of a boy of 13,” the municipality said on a Facebook post.“What should have been a celebration of Spain’s team in the football World Cup turned into tragedy,”
  
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• FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Stay 26th, Slip To Fourth In Africa

  20-07-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have maintained their 26th position in the latest Men’s World Ranking released on Monday, Completesports.com reports. However, Eric Chelle’s side slipped one place to fourth in Africa after Egypt overtook them in the continental standings. The Super Eagles have not played since their 2-1 defeat to former European champions Portugal in an [...]
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• ‘Una go qualify?’ – Fans troll Super Eagles after ‘See you in 2030’ message to Spain

  20-07-2026 10:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian football fans have criticised the Super Eagles after the team’s official X account congratulated Spain on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup while declaring, “See you in 2030.”The post, shared shortly after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the World Cup on Sunday, quickly attracted thousands of reactions, with many supporters questioning Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the next edition of the tournament.“Congratulations to Spain on wi
  
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• FULL list: World Cup all-time leading scorers

  20-07-2026 09:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeFrance captain Kylian Mbappé has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading scorer after ending the 2026 tournament with 22 goals.Mbappe scored 10 goals as the Les Bleus finished 4th after losing 6-4 to England in the third-place match.The French forward achieved the feat in only 22 World Cup appearances, compared with Messi’s 21 goals scored in 34 matches across six editions of the tournament.Former Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who previously held the
  
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• FIFA live rankings: Spain rise to world no 1 after World Cup final victory

  20-07-2026 09:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeSpain have moved to the top of FIFA’s unofficial live world rankings after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with the latest live standings on the top football body’s website showing the new world champions leading the table with 1,995.88 points.The rankings, updated on Monday, are live calculations and remain unofficial until FIFA releases its next official Men’s World Ranking.The World Cup champions gained 30.27 ranking points follo
  
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Proud Of This Squad’ –Argentina FA President Hails Players Despite Loss To Spain

  20-07-2026 09:11 via completesports.com
  
  Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia has expressed his gratitude to the team for their unwavering effort throughout the match, following Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey. The AFA president took to social media to express pride in the players, coaching staff, and everyone [...]
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• Messi Leads Argentina To Equal Unwanted Record After World Cup Final Heartbreak

  20-07-2026 09:04 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates equaled an unwanted World Cup record, after the Albiceleste lost to Spain in Sunday’s final. Barcelona forward Ferran Torres was the hero for Spain after slotting home the winning goal on 106 minutes, to help Luis de la Fuente’s side clinch a second World Cup title since 2010. Torres [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Spain Sweep Major Individual Awards

  20-07-2026 08:45 via completesports.com
  Spain further highlighted their dominance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by claiming three of the tournament’s major individual awards. Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsi was named the Best Young Player after producing a series of impressive performances at the heart of La Roja’s defence. The central defender was ever-present throughout their run to the final [...]
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• Cucurella hails Spain’s defensive resilience after World Cup triumph

  20-07-2026 08:33 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain defender Marc Cucurella has credited his side’s collective defensive discipline as the foundation of their successful 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, following Sunday’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute to secure Spain’s second World Cup title, ending a disciplined contest in which Luis de la Fuente’s side once again demonstrated the defensive org
  
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• World Cup 2026: Football Won —Kroos Taunts Argentina After Defeat To Spain

  20-07-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Former Germany international Toni Kroos has taunted Argentina, after they lost to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, beIN Sports reports. Spain were crowned world champions for the second time, and the first since 2010, as Ferran Torres’ 106th-minute winner proved to be the difference. La Roja were helped by Enzo [...]
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• Burna Boy, Shakira thrill fans with unforgettable performance in World Cup halftime show

  20-07-2026 08:07 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy and Colombian global icon Shakira delivered a memorable performance during FIFA’s inaugural World Cup final halftime show on Sunday, entertaining millions of football fans worldwide as Spain defeated Argentina to claim the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.
  The two award-winning artistes performed the tournament’s official anthem, Dai, Dai, at the New York New Jersey Stadium during the interval of the final, marking a historic moment as FIFA introduced a Su
  
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• Done Deal: Fenerbahçe Sign Nigerian Midfielder

  20-07-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  
  Fenerbahçe have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Suliat Abideen, Completesports.com reports. The 24-year-old has signed a contract that will keep her at Fenerbahçe until the end of the season. Abideen linked up with Fenerbahçe from another Turkish club ABB Fomget. Fenerbahçe announced the player’s arrival in a statement on their X account. “Fenerbahçe Women’s [...]
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