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• Petit Reveals Coaching Job That Could Tempt Arteta To Leave Arsenal

  03-12-2025 19:33 via completesports.com
  Emmanuel Petit fears the lure of Barcelona could tempt Mikel Arteta to turn his back on Arsenal and seek a fresh challenge. The Gunners boss is set to celebrate his sixth year in charge later this month, but for all the progress they have made under his charge major silverware has continued to elude the [...]
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• NPFL: Remo Stars Overcome Enyimba; Abia Warriors, Rivers United Share Spoils

  07-12-2025 19:24 via completesports.com
  Remo Stars defeated Enyimba 2-1 in a keenly contested matchday 16 encounter in Abeokuta on Sunday. Victor Mbaoma bagged a brace for Remo Stars. Mbaoma opened scoring against his former club after three minutes, while Edidiong Ezekiel equalised for Enyimba in the 32nd minute. Mbaoma fired home the winning goal on the stroke of half [...]
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• Rutter late equalizer denies West Ham victory at Brighton

  07-12-2025 17:14 via vanguardngr.com
  Brighton forward Georginio Rutter stopped West Ham climbing out of the Premier League relegation zone with a last-gasp equaliser in a dramatic 1-1 draw on Sunday.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were moments away from escaping the bottom three thanks to Jarrod Bowen’s second half strike at the Amex Stadium.But Rutter grabbed Brighton’s leveller in stoppage-time to leave West Ham stuck in 18th place.The third-bottom Hammers are two points behind fourth-bottom Nottingham Forest in the
  
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• WSL: Nnadozie Stars In Brighton’s Win Over London City Lionesses

  07-12-2025 16:53 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie put up an impressive display as Brighton & Hove Albion defeated London City Lionesses 1-0 on Sunday. Kiko Seike scored the decisive goal for Brighton in the sixth minute. The hosts took control of the game after the goal, but Nnadozie made four key saves in the first half to [...]
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• Maresca Gives Worrying Delap Injury Update

  07-12-2025 15:37 via completesports.com
  Enzo Maresca believes Liam Delap has picked up another ‘bad injury’ as his Chelsea nightmare continues. The Blues striker was taken off just half an hour into Saturday’s draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. He appeared to sustain a dislocated shoulder and was eventually replaced by Marc Guiu. Speaking after the game, Maresca believes [...]
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• It’s A Team Game –Owen Faults Salah’s Outburst

  07-12-2025 15:28 via completesports.com
  Former England international Michael Owen has faulted Liverpool star Mohamed Salah’s outburst against manager Arne Slot. Following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United, where Salah was an unused substitute for the third consecutive game, he spoke to reporters to air his frustrations. Salah revealed his relationship with head coach Arne Slot had deteriorated. However, reacting [...]
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• Maresca: Chelsea Can Catch Up With Arsenal

  07-12-2025 15:06 via completesports.com
  Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says he’s still optimistic the Blues can catch up with Arsenal in the race for the Premier League title. Recall that Chelsea was held to a goalless draw against Bournemouth, while Arsenal lost to Aston Villa on Saturday, to reduce the point gap to eight points. Speaking with the club’s website, [...]
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• Galatasaray Reignite Interest In Onyedika

  07-12-2025 14:23 via completesports.com
  Galatasaray are still pushing to sign Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika, reports Completesports.com. According to Voetbalnieuws.be, the Turkish Super Lig champions are still keen to bring the Nigeria international to Turkey. Onyedika is said to be the top priority for Okan Buruk’s side heading into the January transfer window. The Yellow and Reds pushed to [...]
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• It’s A Very Difficult Way To Lose A Football Game –Gyokeres Opens Up On Arsenal’s Defeat To Villa

  07-12-2025 14:19 via completesports.com
  Viktor Gyokeres has said the manner in which Arsenal lost to Aston Villa was difficult to take. The Gunners managed to drag themselves back into Saturday’s contest after Leandro Trossard struck shortly after half-time to cancel out Matty Cash’s 36th-minute effort. But the impressive Emiliano Buendia angled the ball past David Raya in the fifth [...]
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• ‘You can’t say that in public’, Michael Owen rebukes Salah over outburst

  07-12-2025 13:59 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool legend Michael Owen has criticised Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian forward publicly blasted manager Arne Slot, deepening tensions at Anfield just a week before the Africa Cup of Nations.Salah’s rare outburst followed his third straight Premier League benching, including during the chaotic 3-3 draw with Leeds United in which Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead.
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• AFCON 2025: Udinese To Release Okoye December 14

  07-12-2025 11:29 via completesports.com
  Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has confirmed Maduka Okoye will be released for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, 14 December. FIFA announced this week that clubs can release players by December 15, one week before the start of the competition. Clubs were earlier expected to release players on December 8. Read Also:AFCON [...]
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• Messi extends record as player with most trophies after MLS Cup triumph

  07-12-2025 11:02 via vanguardngr.com
  Lionel Messi has stretched his record as the most decorated footballer in history after leading Inter Miami to their first-ever MLS Cup title.The 38-year-old delivered two assists on Saturday as Miami defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1, securing the club’s maiden MLS championship and adding another milestone to Messi’s extraordinary career.The victory marks the 46th trophy of Messi’s career and his third since joining Inter Miami. He previously lifted the Leagues Cup i
  
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• NPFL: Abia Warriors Seek End To Barren Run Against Rivers United

  07-12-2025 06:57 via completesports.com
  Abia Warriors will be looking to end their four-game winless streak when they on Rivers United in a matchday 16 encounter at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday (today). Imama Amapakabo’s side, who are yet to concede at home this season have drawn their last two fixtures in Umuahia. Rivers United lost on their last [...]
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• EPL Legend Slams Salah For Disrespecting Slot, Teammates After Leeds Vs Liverpool Post-Match Comments

  07-12-2025 06:53 via completesports.com
  Mohamed Salah has been branded an “embarrassment” and “disrespectful to his teammates and manager” after letting loose on Liverpool and Arne Slot following Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Leeds. The Egyptian winger was benched for the third game in a row this weekend as the Reds made the trip to Elland Road, yet this time he [...]
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• Antony: I’ve No Grudges Against Man United

  07-12-2025 06:52 via completesports.com
  Real Betis winger Antony has disclosed that he has no grudges with his former club, Manchester United, despite the way he was treated. Antony joined the Red Devils for €100m from Ajax but failed to live up to the price tag with his performance on the pitch. Speaking with Marca, the Brazilian star stated that [...]
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• Moment I’ve Been Waiting For –Messi Reacts After Winning MLS Cup Title

  07-12-2025 06:33 via completesports.com
  Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has expressed delight after winning the club’s first-ever MLS Cup title on Saturday. Messi played an inspiring role in Miami’s 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps as he registered two assists on goals from fellow Argentines Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende.  Speaking after the game according to ESPN, Messi [...]
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• Knowing when to quit, by Patrick Omorodion

  07-12-2025 02:12 via vanguardngr.com
  The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 3 and verse one that “there is time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”One African proverb says that if one over stays in a latrine, he would begin to see flies of different colours.This means that if you don’t quit from a position when the ovation is loudest, the same mouth people used in praising you, they will also use in ridiculing you when you start floundering.Today’s piece is about two captains of
  
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• Lookman Features, Orban Benched In Verona’s Win Vs Atalanta

  07-12-2025 00:38 via completesports.com
  Ademola Lookman was in action while Guft Orban was benched in Hellas Verona’s 3-1 home win against Atalanta on Saturday night. Lookman saw action for 90 minutes but could not help Atalanta avoid defeat on the road. Orban has recently struggled for playing time since joining Hellas Verona from the Bundesliga. Lookman, on his part, [...]
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• Slot Not Having Good Relationship With Me At Liverpool –Salah

  07-12-2025 00:30 via completesports.com
  Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has alleged that he has no relationship with Arne Slot after he was dropped on the bench again in the team’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League. The 33-year-old has established himself as one of the Reds’ greatest ever players since joining from Roma in 2017, winning two [...]
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• Messi leads Inter Miami to first MLS Cup title

  06-12-2025 23:24 via vanguardngr.com
  Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to their first ever MLS Cup title on Saturday, playing a leading role in a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Florida.Argentina superstar Messi provided assists for two goals and helped create another to spark wild celebrations before a rapturous home crowd at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.Miami took the lead after an early Edier Ocampo own goal but were left reeling by Ali Ahmed’s second half-equaliser for Vancouver.But Messi then laid on
  
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• ‘I feel thrown under the bus’ – Salah opens door to Liverpool exit

  06-12-2025 23:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Mohamed Salah took aim at Liverpool manager Arne Slot in an astonishing rant that could spell the end of his legendary career at Anfield after claiming he has been “thrown under the bus” during the Premier League champions’ slump in form.The Egyptian was left on the bench for the third consecutive game in Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds and was not even introduced as a substitute by Slot.After next weekend’s home match against Brighton, Salah is set to depart for the
  
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• Liverpool slump self-inflicted, says Slot

  06-12-2025 22:13 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool only have themselves to blame for throwing away another two Premier League points, according to Arne Slot, after Leeds snatched a dramatic 3-3 draw at Elland Road.Twice the Reds appeared in a commanding position as they led 2-0 through Hugo Ekitike’s double and even bounced back after Leeds levelled at 2-2 to restore their advantage thanks to Dominic Szoboszlai’s strike.However, the vulnerability of Slot’s men from set pieces cost them once more when Ao Tanaka fired
  
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• Namutala wins Abuja half marathon as Kenyans dominate podium

  06-12-2025 21:42 via vanguardngr.com
  Kenya’s Kephar Namutala on Saturday won the 2025 Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon with a commanding performance in the men’s race.Read Also: ‘Entirely scripted’; Ola Aina denies going after fellow footballer’s girlfriendNamutala, wearing Bib Number 9, powered home in 1:05:14:45 to claim the top prize of 8,000 dollars in the event’s second edition.The Kenyans secured a clean sweep as Edwin Kipyago finished second in 1:05:39.73 to earn
  
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• NNL: Amuneke Satisfied With Heartland’s Win Over Inter Lagos

  06-12-2025 21:39 via completesports.com
  Heartland technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke believed his side deserved the win over Inter Lagos in their Nigeria National League, NNL, matchday four encounter. The Naze Millionaires defeated the visitors 3-2 in a keenly contested matchday four encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Saturday. It was Heartland’s second win in the NNL this season. [...]
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• Wright Criticises Arsenal’s Poor Game Management For Aston Villa Defeat

  06-12-2025 21:34 via completesports.com
  Arsenal legend Ian Wright has criticised the Gunners players for their lack of game-management after their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta’s side went behind at Villa Park as Matty Cash opened the scoring for the hosts but Leandro Trossard struck in the second half to pull the Gunners level. Villa pushed for a [...]
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• Liverpool humbled again by Leeds fightback for 3-3 draw

  06-12-2025 21:07 via vanguardngr.com
  Liverpool suffered another embarrassing capitulation to ramp up the pressure on manager Arne Slot as Leeds twice hit back to salvage a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday.The Reds led 2-0 and 3-2 thanks to Hugo Ekitike’s quickfire double and Dominik Szoboszlai’s strike but still failed to see the game out as they failed to win for the eighth time in their last 10 league games.Slot’s faith in Ibrahima Konate will again by questioned after the French centre-back conceded a penalty th
  
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• AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Vs Egypt Friendly Get New Date

  06-12-2025 20:03 via completesports.com
  The international friendly between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Pharaohs of Egypt has been postponed to Tuesday , 16 December. The two countries were earlier scheduled to meet on Sunday, 14 December as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Vice president of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA), Khaled El-Darandaly [...]
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• Madueke: Arsenal Can Compete For UCL, EPL, Carabao Cup Titles

  06-12-2025 19:54 via completesports.com
  Arsenal winger Noni Madueke says he’s optimistic the Gunners can challenge for the Champions League, Premier League, and Carabao Cup this season. Despite the Gunners losing 2-1 to Aston Villa in today’s Premier League game at Villa Park, the England international, in a chat with the club’s website, stated that he’s convinced they can win [...]
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• Man City take advantage of Arsenal slump, cut gap to two points

  06-12-2025 19:04 via vanguardngr.com
  Aston Villa ended Arsenal’s 18-match unbeaten run to blow the Premier League title race wide open on Saturday as Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-0 to close within two points of the leaders.Emiliano Buendia’s stoppage time strike secured a 2-1 victory for Villa and a ninth win in 10 league games since taking just three points from their opening five matches of the season.“We were pushing and we were really, really believing in our victory,” said Villa boss Unai Emery. &
  
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• Harry Kane hat-trick helps Bayern blast past Stuttgart

  06-12-2025 18:57 via vanguardngr.com
  Harry Kane came off the bench to score a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed Stuttgart 5-0 on a day of late drama in the Bundesliga on Saturday.Kane struck three times in the second half to crush spirited resistance from Stuttgart, while St. Pauli and Heidenheim both grabbed injury-time goals.Playing their fifth game in two weeks, Bayern rested several big names in Stuttgart, with Manuel Neuer, Harry Kane and Jonathan Tah all starting on the bench.Vincent Kompany’s side still started stro
  
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