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• Responsible Gambling In India

  24-07-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  In India, online betting games are becoming increasingly popular as a source of entertainment. Accessing these games is now just a click away due to mobile devices. Whether you’re exploring platforms like FOMO7, just getting started with betting, or have been betting for some time, understanding responsible gambling is essential. Responsible gambling is about making [...]
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• Olise Won’t Leave Bayern Munich –Freund

  25-07-2026 22:20 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich chief Christoph Freund has confirmed that Michael Olise will stay at the club and is not for sale, despite strong long-term interest from Real Madrid. Freund, in a chat with the club’s website, stated that Olise has a long-term contract until 2029 with no release clause, making a summer exit a non-topic. Read [...]
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• Onyedika Set For Eintracht Frankfurt Switch

  25-07-2026 22:16 via completesports.com
  
  Raphael Onyedika is closing in on a permanent move to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, Completesports.com reports. According to German publication Kicker, negotiations between Eintracht Frankfurt and Belgian champions Club Brugge have reached the final stages, with an agreement expected to be concluded early next week. The Bundesliga side are reportedly set to pay €9 million [...]
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• Howe Unsure On Guimarães’ Newcastle Future Amid Arsenal Interest

  25-07-2026 22:13 via completesports.com
  
  Eddie Howe has said that he is unsure whether Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães will remain at the club next season. The Newcastle manager spoke amidst rumours linking the Brazilian midfielder with a move to Arsenal. Sources told ESPN in early July that the north London club were set to step up their interest in [...]
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• Donnarumma Weds Wife In Star-Studded Ceremony In Italy

  25-07-2026 22:06 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has married his long-time partner and childhood sweetheart, Alessia Elefante. According to The Sun, the couple wed in Italy, celebrating with a grand ceremony in Locorotondo. Read Also:Why Many Super Falcons Players Are Scared Of Getting Married –Okobi Donnarumma and Elefante, an interior designer, first met in 2016 in their [...]
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• Messi can skip All-Star Game after grueling World Cup, says MLS

  25-07-2026 21:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final, the US domestic league said Saturday.Inter Miami superstar Messi had been sanctioned last year for skipping the annual showcase, which pits top players from across MLS against rivals from the Mexican Liga-MX.Participation is usually mandatory, with exceptions for injury.But this year, the World Cup took place in the middle of the MLS season
  
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• Pre-Season: Chukwueze Provides Assist In Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic

  25-07-2026 20:58 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze provided a superb assist as AC Milan came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Scottish champions Celtic in a pre-season match on Saturday, completesports.com reports. Chukwueze, who was named among the substitutes, came on early in the second half to give the assist which made it 2-2. It was a final pre-season [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: NSC Increases Performance Bonus For Team Nigeria

  25-07-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission ,NSC, has announced an enhanced reward package for Team Nigeria athletes competing at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of efforts to boost morale and reward outstanding performances. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko disclosed that the revised incentive package was approved to further motivate the country’s athletes throughout [...]
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• ‘Whoever Doesn’t Want To Stay Can Leave Tottenham’ –De Zerbi Tells Unhappy Players

  25-07-2026 18:25 via completesports.com
  
  Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has disclosed that any players who are unhappy or not proud to stay at the club must leave. The comments arrived ahead of a pre-season friendly against Auckland FC in New Zealand, amid ongoing transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Read Also:10 Stars To Watch Out For At WAFCON 2026 [...]
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• New Signing Tzolis Gets Assist As Arsenal Thrash MK Dons In First Pre-Season Game

  25-07-2026 18:05 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal new signing Christos Tzolis marked his first appearance with an assist, as the Gunners kicked off pre-season with a 3-0 win against League One (third division) club MK Dons 3-0, in a behind-closed-doors contest at the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Saturday. Reiss Nelson and Ethan Nwaneri gave Arsenal an 2-0 lead going into [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Confident Super Falcons Arrive In Rabat, Ready For Title Defence

  25-07-2026 17:50 via completesports.com
  Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where they will begin the defence of their continental crown, reports Completesports.com. The players made a stylish arrival, radiating confidence and excitement as they stepped off the team bus dressed in coordinated green-and-white tie-dye African outfits, [...]
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• Key Things The Super Falcons Must Get Right To Win WAFCON 2026

  25-07-2026 16:15 via completesports.com
  The Super Falcons are once again chasing continental glory, but winning the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will require more than talent alone. With stronger competition from across Africa, Nigeria must be at its very best if it is to reclaim the WAFCON title. So, what are the key areas the Super Falcons [...]
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• Awaziem Set To Join Turkish Club On Two-Year Deal

  25-07-2026 16:08 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is on the verge of completing a move to Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor, Completesports.com reports. According to reports, the Nigeria international has agreed to a two-year contract, with the agreement including an option to extend his stay by a further year. Konyaspor are expected to pay €1 million to [...]
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• Transfer: Arsenal eye stunning move for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr

  25-07-2026 15:57 via thesun.ng
  
  Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior should the Brazilian fail to agree a new contract with the Spanish giants.
  According to The Athletic, the Gunners’ interest remains at an early stage, with no formal approach made.
  As a result, there is no certainty that the Premier League club will pursue a deal for the 26-year-old or that any potential transfer will materialise.
  It is understood there have been no club-to-club talks yet, but the idea “
  
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• Arsenal Exploring Sensational Move To Sign Real Madrid Star Forward

  25-07-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are exploring a move to sign Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior if he does not extend his contract in the Spanish capital, according to The Athletic. The Brazil international, 26, figures prominently among multiple candidates for the Premier League champions to bolster their attack. That said, the interest is at any early stage and [...]
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• 10 Stars To Watch Out For At WAFCON 2026 In Morocco

  25-07-2026 15:18 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take centre stage in Morocco from 26 July to 16 August, with defending champions Nigeria and 15 other nations battling for continental supremacy. Beyond the race for the coveted trophy, the tournament also serves as Africa’s qualifying competition for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in [...]
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• Valverde: I’m Willing To Learn From Mourinho At Real Madrid

  25-07-2026 15:01 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has disclosed that he is eager to learn from José Mourinho and absorb every piece of advice during pre-season training. Promoted to club captain, the Uruguayan expressed his desire to grow under the returning manager. Read Also:EXCLUSIVE: Toni Payne and Lesley Ugochukwu – Data Reveals How They Could Fare At [...]
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• D’Tigers Assistant Captain Eric Hosts Top 50 Elite Basketball Camp In Lagos

  25-07-2026 14:22 via completesports.com
  D’Tigers assistant captain Michael Eric hosted a Top 50 Elite Basketball Camp in Lagos on Friday, with organisers hailing the event as a major success following the impressive turnout and exceptional standard of young talent on display. The camp was organised under the auspices of the Erico Sports Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Toni Payne and Lesley Ugochukwu – Data Reveals How They Could Fare At New Clubs

  25-07-2026 14:05 via completesports.com
  
  The summer transfer window brought moves for two more internationals with Nigerian roots. Toni Payne secured a two-year deal with Inter Women and Lesley Ugochukwu completed a loan switch to Galatasaray. While Toni Payne openly represents the green and white of Nigeria, Lesley Ugochukwu holds dual nationality, being both French by birth in Rennes and [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Adama Advances To 50m Freestyle Semi-Finals

  25-07-2026 13:46 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria’s Abduljabar Adama booked his place in the men’s 50m freestyle swimming semi-finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with an impressive performance in the heats, Completesports.com reports. The Nigerian national record holder clocked 22.67 seconds to finish third in his heat and secure qualification for the last four. Australia’s Flynn Southam won [...]
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• Man City’s Khusanov signs new five-year contract

  25-07-2026 13:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday.Khusanov helped City win the FA Cup and League Cup last season, as well as finishing second in the Premier League.The 22-year-old centre-back joined City from French side Lens in January 2025.He has been capped 30 times for Uzbekistan and featured at the World Cup, playing in all three of their Group K matches.“This is a great day for me and my family. I am really hap
  
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• We Won’t Investigate Infantino Over Trump’s Role In Balogun’s Red Card Controversy –IOC

  25-07-2026 11:01 via completesports.com
  The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected an ethics complaint filed against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, ruling that the allegations fall outside its jurisdiction. The complaint, brought by the human rights group FairSquare, centered on claims that Infantino breached political neutrality rules regarding U.S. President Donald Trump, including a disputed World Cup red-card reprieve for [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Team Nigeria End Day One Second In Medal Standings

  25-07-2026 10:58 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria enjoyed a superb start to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming six medals on the opening day, Completesports.com reports. The West Africans sit second on the medals table after day one with three gold, and three silver medals, trailing only Australia. All six medals came in the para powerlifting events, underlining Nigeria’s dominance in [...]
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• After stellar World Cup, Cape Verde goalkeeper to join Chilean club

  25-07-2026 10:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper who was one of the heroes of Cape Verde’s fairytale run at the World Cup, is signing for Colo Colo, the Chilean club announced.“Vozinha is set to become a Colo Colo player; he will arrive in Chile in the coming days, undergo the necessary medical tests and will then be presented here at the Monumental Stadium,” club president Anibal Mosa told reporters ahead of a league match on Friday evening.Vozinha starred at the World Cup with heroic dis
  
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• Pregnant Crystal Palace Midfielder Stuns Fans by Joining Preseason Training

  25-07-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  Crystal Palace midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet has amazed fans by joining pre-season training while seven months pregnant. The 34-year-old Belgium international is expecting her first child in September 2026. Read Also:Why Many Super Falcons Players Are Scared Of Getting Married –Okobi The Belgian international joined her teammates in a carefully managed session, inspiring many with her [...]
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• 23 Million People Sign Petition Demanding Argentina’s Lifetime Ban From World Cup

  25-07-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  An online petition demanding that Argentina’s national team be permanently banned from the World Cup gathered more than 23 million signatures in under one week, talkSPORT reports. The appeal, titled ‘Argentina Out,’ drew a ridiculous 23,316,108 signatures from 170 countries worldwide. An initial target of five million was set by organisers, but the final total [...]
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• Thorough Rehabilitation Behind Joshua’s Comeback To The Ring -Hearn

  25-07-2026 09:33 via completesports.com
  British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has credited thorough rehabilitation for Anthony Joshua’s comeback to the ring. Recall that the former heavyweight world champion will face Kristian Prenga in Jeddah today in his first fight since the fatal accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of trusted members of his inner circle, Sina Ghami and Latif [...]
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• Aston Villa Set-Piece Coach Close To Joining Chelsea

  25-07-2026 09:03 via completesports.com
  Aston Villa set-piece coach Austin MacPhee is on the brink of joining Premier League rivals Chelsea, talkSPORT reports. The 46-year-old joined the club in August 2021 after spells with the Northern Ireland national team, Hearts and FC Midtjylland. MacPhee has worked alongside Dean Smith, Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery during his five-year stay at Villa. [...]
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• Real Madrid president Perez reconsiders move for Rodri

  25-07-2026 08:56 via thesun.ng
  
  Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly softened his stance on a potential move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, reopening the possibility of the Spain international joining the Spanish giants.
  Perez was previously said to have ruled out pursuing the midfielder, but recent reports indicate he is now more receptive to the idea of signing him.
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Leave Casablanca For Rabat Ahead Malawi Clash

  25-07-2026 08:10 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to arrive in Rabat on Saturday ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The defending champions have been based in Casablanca since last Monday, where they concluded the final phase of their preparations for the continental showpiece. The team, alongside their officials, is scheduled to depart [...]
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