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• Orban’s Lyon Eye European Qualification Ticket On Final Day Of Ligue 1 Season

  18-05-2024 10:44 via completesports.com
  
  Gift Orban and his Lyon teammates would hope to end the Ligue 1 season with qualification to Europe.
  Lyon will host Strasbourg on the final day of the league season on Sunday.
  Currently in seventh place on 50 points, Lyon must beat Strasbourg and hope Lens lose to Montpellier.
  Lens, also on 50 points, are in sixth spot which is the Europa Conference League play-offs spot.
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• Swedish Club Malmo Interested In Super Eagles Goalkeeper

  17-06-2024 22:14 via completesports.com
  Swedish club, Malmo FF are reportedly interested in Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.
  Malmo, according to reports have enquired abot the availability of the former Golden Eaglets shot stopper.
  Uzoho currently plays for Cypriot First Division club, Omonia Nicosia.
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  Malmo are desperate to sign the shot stopper this summer.
  Uzoho has three years remaining on hiscontract with Omonia Nicosia.
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• Euro 2024: Belgium Suffers Huge Upset Against Slovakia

  17-06-2024 21:28 via completesports.com
  Belgium suffered a disappointing start to their Euro 2024 campaign after losing to Slovakia 1-0 in their Group E opener on Monday.
  Ivan Schranz was Slovakia's hero, as his 7th minute strike earned his team the shocking win.
  Schranz capitalised on a Jeremy Doku error and collecting the deflection from Juraj Kucka's strike, before slotting the ballinto the far corner. The goal had to goextensive VAR review before it was confirmed.
  Romelu Lukaku was not quite so lucky as he had the ball in the bac
  
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• Euro 2024: My Goals Will Come For Denmark –Hojlund

  17-06-2024 20:57 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has insisted that his goals will come for his country in the ongoing Euro 2024.
  Recall that Hojlund was not on target as Denmark played out a 1-1 draw against Slovenia on Sunday.
  However, the Danish striker has assured fans that with time his goals will come.
  "As a striker, you are judged on whether you score goals. And I didn't do that, so it's not good enough.
   
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• Euro 2024: Scotland Will Bounce Back Against Switzerland –Tierney

  17-06-2024 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal fullback Kieran Tierney has revealed that the team will bounce back to victory against Switzerland in the ongoing Euro 2024 Championship.
  Recall that Scotland lost their opening game to Germany 5-1 last week Friday.
  Swiss captain Granit Xhaka and Tierney were team-mates at Arsenal and the fullback said: "He's a good friend of mine and he helped a lot at Arsenal for the four years I was there.
   
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• Euro 2024: Rashford, Grealish Omission Didn’t Surprise Me –Ten Hag

  17-06-2024 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has disclosed that he was not surprised that the duo of Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish were dropped from England squad to Euro 2024.
  The Dutchman admitted that he was not surprised to see Marcus Rashford left out of England's Euro 2024 squad.
   
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  The winger is not with his countrymen in Germany, with England beating Serbia 1-0 in their first group stage game on Sunday.
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• Ramos Departs Sevilla After One Season

  17-06-2024 19:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has left his boyhood club Sevilla by mutual consent after just one season, becoming a free agent once more.
  Sevilla announced Ramos' departure in a statement on their website on Monday.
  "Sergio Ramos has informed Sevilla FC that he will not stay next season after fulfilling his dream of returning to the club where he came through the academy before making his international debut. Ramos made 37 appearances this season, scoring on seven occasions," Sevilla
  
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• NPFL: Enyimba Must Play On The Continent Next Season — Yemi

  17-06-2024 18:32 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi has said Enyimba must secure a continental ticket this season.
  The Aba giants hopes of successfully defending the title they won last season was halted on Sunday following a 2-1 away defeat against Sporting Lagos.
  The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League championshowever still have a chance of securing a continental ticket.
  Enyimba currently occupy third position on the table.
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• Euro 2024: Switzerland Must Improve Despite Winning Start Against Hungary — Yakin

  17-06-2024 18:07 via completesports.com
  
  Switzerland head coach Murat Yakin has said his side can still do better despite their victory over Hungary.
  The Swiss started their campaign at the 2024 European Championship on a good note following a 3-1 victory over Hungary.Yakin stated hewas satisfied with his team's performance in the first half but was not happy with their second half display.
  "It was important that we won our first game," Yakin was quoted by the BBC."It brings more self-confidence in our game, but I wasn’t so happ
  
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• Euro 2024: Romania Stun Ukraine In Group E Opener

  17-06-2024 17:45 via completesports.com
  Romania swept aside Ukraine 3-0 intheir Euro 2024 Group E Opener on Monday.
  It was the first timeEdward Iordanescu's side have scored three goals in a European Championship game since June 2000 in their infamous 3-2 victory over England - their only previous win at a Euros finals.
  Captain Nicolae Stanciu opened scoring for Romania with a stunning finishon 29 minutes.
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• Euro 2024: Romania Stun Romania In Group E Opener

  17-06-2024 17:45 via completesports.com
  Romania swept aside Ukraine 3-0 intheir Euro 2024 Group E Opener on Monday.
  It was the first timeEdward Iordanescu's side have scored three goals in a European Championship game since June 2000 in their infamous 3-2 victory over England - their only previous win at a Euros finals.
  Captain Nicolae Stanciu opened scoring for Romania with a stunning finishon 29 minutes.
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• Euro 2024: Fabregas Questions Southgate’s Tactics Against Serbia

  17-06-2024 17:45 via completesports.com
  Former Chelsea Midfielder, Cesc Fabregas has faulted England manager, Gareth Southgate's decision to bench Cole Palmer in the Three Lions' 1-0 win over Serbia in Euro 2024.
  Recalled that the Chelsea star was on the bench for the entire 90 minutes.
   
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  However, the Spaniard questioned Southgate’s tactics, particularly his inclination to prioritize defence after Jude Bellingham’s early 13th-minute goal.
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• The Thriving Sports Scene In Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

  17-06-2024 16:23 via completesports.com
  
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• Done Deal: Ejuke Joins Sevilla On Three-Year Contract

  17-06-2024 16:15 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has linked up with Spanish club, Sevilla, reports Completesports.com.
  Ejuke, according to theRojiblancos penned athree-year contract.
  The 26-year-old joined García Pimienta's side on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Russian club CSKA Moscow.
  The Nigerian spent the last two seasons onloan at Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin and Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp.
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• B9 Casino Review: Top Bonus Offers & Games for Singapore Players

  17-06-2024 15:06 via completesports.com
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• Lazio Close In On €7m Dele-Bashiru Deal

  17-06-2024 15:04 via completesports.com
  
  Serie A club Lazio are closing in on a deal for Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, reports Completesports.com.
  According to Sports Digitale reporter, Resat Can Ozbudak, Lazio and Turkish Super Lig outfit, Hatayspor have already agreed a €7m fee for the player.
  Dele-Bashiru will undergo medical this week before signing his contract.
  The 22-year-old spent just one season at Hatayspor after linking up with the club on a free transfer last summer.
  The midfielder scored eight goals in 36 l
  
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  17-06-2024 14:44 via completesports.com
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• Nigerian-Born Striker Signs New Contract At Chelsea

  17-06-2024 14:09 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced Academy forward Tyrique George has signed a new contract until 2027, with a further one-year option.
  After coming through the Blues’ development centre programme, George signed as an Under-8 and progressed through the Academy ranks at Cobham.
  He made his Under-18s debut at the start of the 2021/22 campaign,while still a schoolboy and established himself as a regular in the side the following season, with 28 appearances made under Ed Brand and later Hassan Suleiman.
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• Arsenal Turn Attention To LaLiga Top Scorer

  17-06-2024 13:38 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have turned their attention to Spain in their search for a new striker, with a report claiming LaLiga’s top scorer Artem Dovbyk is now in Edu and Mikel Arteta’s sights.
  Arsenal came close to ending their 20-year wait for a Premier League title last season. Many believe the addition of a 20-goal-per-season striker last summer may have tipped Arsenal over the edge.
  Kai Havertz started poorly, though did produce the goods in the second half of the season when primarily deployed
  
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• Five Foreign Footballers Who Could Play Premier League Football In 2024/25

  17-06-2024 13:13 via completesports.com
  With the end of the 2023/24 Premier League season in sight, English top-tier clubs will soon focus fully on the transfer market to improve their squads for the 2024/25 campaign. Certain clubs are bound to be busy, with their results and positions falling short of expectations.
  What will the summer transfer window hold for clubs like Chelsea and Man Utd, with both experiencing poor seasons? Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp is leaving, and having missed the chance to claim the coveted Premier League afte
  
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• Ilechukwu: Rangers Are Worthy NPFL Champions

  17-06-2024 12:52 via completesports.com
  Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu says his side deserved to win the Nigeria Premier Football League title.
  The Flying Antelopes claimed the 2023/24 season NPFL crown after a 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday.
  Their closest challengers Remo Stars and Enyimba lost to Sunshine Stars and Sporting Lagos respectively.
  Rangers last won the NPFL title in 2016 and have now claimed the trophy eight times.
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  17-06-2024 10:12 via completesports.com
  
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• England Were Too Passive Against Serbia — Ten Hag

  17-06-2024 10:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag was unimpressed with England's performance in the 1-0 win over Serbia.
  Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal for the Three Lions in the first half.
  England impressed in the opening minutes but struggled especially in the second half.
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• Mbappe: I Won’t Represent France In 2024 Paris Olympic Games

  17-06-2024 09:30 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he won't be playing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
  Recall that the men’s Olympics football tournament begins on July 24, with the final on August 9.
  However, Mbappe, who is expected to be in action for France today in Euro 2024 against Austria, told the AFP, that he wants to focus on his new challenge in Real Madrid.
   
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• I Almost Quit Football Due To Mental Problems –Raphinha

  17-06-2024 07:56 via completesports.com
  Barcelona winger Raphinha has revealed that he almost quit football due to some mental issues he was going through.
  Raphinha, who is currently in camp with the Brazil national team ahead of the Copa America, told ESPN that the idea of his son not seeing him play is driving him on.
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  "Recently I thought about leaving everything due to personal and professional problems," he said from Brazil's Copa America camp.
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• Boboye Reflects On Sunshine Stars’ Derby Win Over Remo Stars

  17-06-2024 07:39 via completesports.com
  Sunshine Stars head coach, Kennedy Boboye has commended his players for the hard-earned South West derby victory over Remo Stars.
  The Owena Waves won the keenly contested encounter 2-1.
  Youngster Chinedu Nwosu was the hero as he netted a brace for Sunshine Stars in the game.
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  The win boosted the Akure club'schances of escaping the drop as they moved to 11th position on the log.
  " It's a sweet victory for us and a well deserved on
  
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• I’m Not The Special One –Rangers Coach Ilechukwu

  17-06-2024 07:31 via completesports.com
  Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has said he is not the 'Special One' despite leading his side to the NPFL title.
  The Flying Antelopes won the 2023/2024 NPFL title after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 in Enugu on Sunday with one game remaining.
  The win took Rangers to 67 points at the top after their closest rivals Remo Stars and Enyimba lost 2-1 to Sunshine Stars and Sporting Lagos, respectively.
  It is the 8th league title for Rangers, making them the second most successful club in the lea
  
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• Euro 2024: England Sets New European Championship Record

  16-06-2024 23:48 via completesports.com
  England set a new record in the European Championship after a hard-fought win against Serbia in their Euro 2024 Group C opener on Saturday Sunday.
  Jude Bellingham's 13th minute goal was enough to secure the three points for Gareth Southgate's men.
  The win means England becomes the first side to keep a clean sheet in five consecutive group stage games at the European Championships.
  The Three Lions held Slovakia to a 0-0 draw in their final group game at the 2016 Euros in France.
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• Euro 2024: Bellingham’s Goal Earns England 1-0 Win Vs Serbia In Group Opener

  16-06-2024 23:16 via completesports.com
  Jude Bellingham's first half goal was enough to earn England a 1-0 win against Serbia in their Group C opener at the Euro 2024 on Sunday.
  The win took England to top of the group which also have Denmark and Slovenia.
  Bellingham gave England the lead in the 13th after nodding in Bukayo Saka's cross.
  It was a game the Three Lions did enough to earn all three points after edging possession by 53 per cent to Serbia's 47, had three shots on target to one, and also had five counter attacks.
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• Rashford, Greenwood Will Leave Man United –Ferdinand

  16-06-2024 22:35 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has predicted that the duo of Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood will leave Old Trafford this summer.
  In a chat with Dailymail, Ferdinand insists the commitment of both attackers must be questioned.
   
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  "I would like to find out where his focus lies, and what he wants to do," said Ferdinand of Rashford to the Daily Mail.
  "What has been the reason for his deteriorating performance. If I get the right answ
  
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