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• Serena’s Coach Gives Fresh Update After Wimbledon Heartbreak

  07-07-2026 19:40 via completesports.com
  
  Serena Williams’ coach, Rennae Stubbs, has confirmed that the US veteran tennis star wants to play competitive singles tournaments prior to the US Open. This marks a shift from her Wimbledon strategy, where she played only doubles before going straight into singles at Wimbledon. Read Also:Wimbledon: Players Should Agree To Long-Term Annual Prize Money Increase [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘He’s One Of A Kind’ –Norway Coach Lauds Haaland Ahead Of England Clash

  08-07-2026 08:06 via completesports.com
  
  Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has described Erling Haaland as unique footballer ahead of the crucial July 11, 2026 quarterfinal matchup against England in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The comments followed Haaland’s spectacular brace that eliminated Brazil in the previous round. The July 11 quarter-final in Miami Gardens will pit Haaland against several of [...]
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• World Cup: Belgium suffer major setback as Onana ruled out with ACL injury

  08-07-2026 07:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarter-final after midfielder Amadou Onana was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a serious knee injury.
  The 24-year-old Aston Villa star sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during Belgium’s emphatic 4-1 victory over co-hosts the United States in their Round of 16 clash on Monday.
  Onana was forced off early in the encounter in Seattle, raising immediate concerns abou
  
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• OFFICIAL: Iwobi, Bassey To Play Under Arbeloa At Fulham

  08-07-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria internationals Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi have a new manager at Fulham following the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa, Sky Sports reports. The ex-Real Madrid boss has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage to become Marco Silva’s successor after the Portuguese left for Benfica following the expiration of his Fulham deal. Arbeloa departed Real [...]
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• Victorious Belgian footballers troll Trump with YMCA dance

  08-07-2026 07:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  It is Donald Trump’s signature dance, but triumphant Belgian footballers stole his “Y.M.C.A.” moves after he intervened before the match in which they knocked the United States out of the World Cup.The Belgian team copied Trump’s unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.Before the game, Trump had called FIFA and pushed for a review of a one-match ba
  
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• World Cup 2026: Hassan Slams Officiating In Egypt’s Loss To Argentina

  08-07-2026 07:34 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has blamed controversial refereeing decisions for his team’s defeat to Argentina, Completesports.com reports. The Pharaohs crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a thrilling 3-2 defeat to Lionel Scaloni’s side. The North Africans appeared on course for one of the tournament’s biggest shocks after taking a 2-0 lead [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why I Cried After Argentina’s Comeback Win Against Egypt

  08-07-2026 07:30 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has disclosed that he was overcome with emotion and shed tears because he was deeply moved by his players’ relentless fighting spirit. Recall that Argentina staged a historic 3-2 comeback against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026, fighting back from a 2-0 deficit with just 11 minutes of normal time [...]
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• Egypt coach says team were ‘cheated’ in World Cup exit against Argentina

  08-07-2026 07:22 via thesun.ng
  
  Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has claimed his team were “cheated” out of a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after surrendering a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Argentina in a dramatic Round of 16 clash on Tuesday.
  “I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we have suffered injustice,” Hassan said in an explosive press conference.
  Egypt appeared to have extended their advantage while leading 1-0, but a goal by Mo
  
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• Messi’s magic gifts Argentina win over Egypt

  08-07-2026 01:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Holders Argentina survived a massive scare and staged an amazing comeback with three late goals to earn a ‌3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday that sent them through to the World Cup quarter-finals.
  After a cagey start, the Pharaohs took a shock lead with their first shot of the contest, as Yasser Ibrahim powered home a 15th-minute header from a well-worked corner routine.
  But after the centre-back scored at one end, a forward found himself defending at the other, and a clumsy challenge from Hais
  
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• Ronaldo: I need time to make Portugal retirement call

  08-07-2026 01:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he was frustrated by Portugal’s elimination at the hands of Spain at his final World Cup, but stopped short of announcing his full international retirement.
  Ronaldo struggled to make an impact despite playing the full 90 minutes, as his team fell to a late Mikel Merino goal, with questions surrounding his future in the team getting louder at the age of 41.
  But he insisted that he has not made any decision on whether he will continue to play for Portugal or not.
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• Norway hit by sickness bug

  08-07-2026 01:27 via thesun.ng
  
  The Norway squad has reportedly been hit by a sickness bug ahead of their World Cup quarter final clash against England on Saturday (July 11).
  Erling Haaland and co were excellent as they knocked out five-time world champions Brazil to set up a quarter final against England.
  According to Norwegian outlet Dagbladet, several members of the squad have been experiencing flu-like symptoms throughout the tournament.
  Among those affected have been striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, who missed Norway’s
  
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• Ronaldo’s mentality remains unmatched – Rooney

  08-07-2026 01:25 via thesun.ng
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammate Wayne Rooney hailed his incredible longevity as Portugal crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the last 16 stage.
  Roberto Martinez resigned at full-time as Portugal again failed in their attempt to reach a first-ever World Cup final as Mikel Merino’s late goal sealed Spain’s passage.
  Defeat to La Roja rounded off another poor showing for Portugal on the world stage, after draws against DR Congo and Colombia in the group stage, and just tw
  
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• Scaloni wants Spain vs. Argentina final

  08-07-2026 01:24 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni has revealed he wants to face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
  Both sides have several hurdles to cross before a potential final in New Jersey on July 19, but the structure of the tournament draw is keeping them apart, ahead of Argentina’s last 16 clash with Egypt in Atlanta.
  Spain edged out a late 1-0 win over Portugal to set up a quarter final date with Belgium and Luis de la Fuente’s team will take on either Morocco or France in the semis if th
  
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• You can’t quit now, Neymar’s father issues

  08-07-2026 01:23 via thesun.ng
  
  The footballing world stood still as Neymar announced his international retirement in the aftermath of Brazil’s shock exit from the 2026 World Cup. However, the legendary forward’s father has since taken to social media to issue a moving plea, begging his son to reconsider hanging up his boots for good.
  Neymar has confirmed his international retirement following a stunning 2-1 defeat to Norway at MetLife Stadium. The 34-year-old was left visibly devastated on the pitch as an Erling H
  
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• De Lad’s Boxing sets African attendance record

  08-07-2026 01:21 via thesun.ng
  
  •As Sojarboy vsScorpion rematch builds momentum
  Following the successful staging of what has been described as one of the largest-attended boxing events in recent African history, De Lad’s Boxing Promotions is preparing for another major showdown as anticipation grows for the rematch between Tosin “Sojarboy” Osaigbovo and Ridwan “Scorpion” Oyekola.
  The bout, tagged “No Reconciliation,” is scheduled for August 30, with the venue to be announced by th
  
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• Condition given for Joshua vs Fury to be held at Wembley

  08-07-2026 01:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Tyson Fury’s showdown with Anthony Joshua could be held at Wembley Stadium – providing local authorities agree to stage the fight at a later time.
  The long-time heavyweight rivals are set to go head-to-head in November – a fight which has been over a decade in the making. Fury returned to the ring back in April after a year hiatus, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov in front of over 60,000 fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  Just moments later, Fury demanded a clash with Joshua &
  
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• FIFA, NFF partner on Women football admin training

  08-07-2026 01:17 via thesun.ng
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded arrangements for a three-day capacity-building programme for women football administrators in Nigeria, which is at the instance of world football-governing body, FIFA.
  A total of six facilitators, including two from the world-ruling body and four selected by the NFF, will deliver papers at the programme scheduled for 17th – 19th July in Abuja.
  The FIFA-appointed facilitators are FIFA women’s football technical experts Thubaelihle Sibanda
  
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• Moses Simon eyes revival under former Chelsea coach

  08-07-2026 01:16 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior has been appointed as the new manager of Moses Simon’s Paris FC ahead of the 2026/2027 season, offering the Super Eagles winger a fresh opportunity to revive his form.
  The Ligue 1 club confirmed Rosenior’s appointment on Tuesday in a statement published on its official website, with the Englishman arriving after a three months spell at Chelsea.
  His appointment comes as Paris FC begin preparations for the new campaign following a difficult first seas
  
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• Galatasaray offers $30m to Ugochukwu

  08-07-2026 01:15 via thesun.ng
  
  Galatasaray has focused on signing Nigeria-born Lesley Ugochukwu, submitting a €30 million offer, BSNSports.com.ng has sourced.
  Negotiations with Burnley aim to acquire the player on a loan basis, a move considered a significant step in the club’s financial strategy.
  Galatasaray is awaiting Burnley’s decision regarding Lesley Ugochukwu, who is on their radar. Galatasaray has offered around €30 million and the negotiations include a loan clause with a purchase option.
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• 2026 World Cup: Full list of top scorers after round of 16

  08-07-2026 01:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken another twist after the completion of the Round of 16, with Lionel Messi moving back to the top of the scoring charts following Argentina’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt.The Argentina captain delivered when his team needed him most, scoring the equaliser and providing an assist as the reigning world champions recovered from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and book a place in the quarter-finals.Messi’s latest s
  
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• World Cup 2026: Full list of quarter-final fixtures, date and time

  08-07-2026 01:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final fixtures are now complete after Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in the final Round of 16 fixture.Neither side could find a breakthrough over 120 minutes in Vancouver, forcing the tournament’s first penalty shootout of the last 16.
  Switzerland held their nerve from the spot to prevail 4-3 and book a quarter-final showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina.The knockout stage has already produced several memorab
  
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• Lagos to host maiden grand horse race

  08-07-2026 01:09 via thesun.ng
  
  •To boost tourism, economyThe Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Grand Horse Race as part of efforts to strengthen tourism, promote cultural entertainment and stimulate economic activities across the state.
  The three-day event, themed “Race Into the Future,” is scheduled to hold from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the National Stadium, Surulere, and is expected to attract more than 30,000 participants from within Nigeria and abroad.
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• World Cup: Switzerland eliminate Colombia after tense penalty shootout

  08-07-2026 01:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Switzerland booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw after 120 minutes at BC Place in Vancouver.
  Neither side could find a breakthrough in regulation or extra time despite creating several opportunities in a closely contested Round of 16 encounter, forcing the tie into a dramatic penalty shootout.
  The Swiss held their nerve from the spot to secure victory after goalkeeper Gregor Kobel emerged as the h
  
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• 10 states register for 6th Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship

  08-07-2026 01:04 via thesun.ng
  
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  More athletes are expected to compete at the sixth edition of the Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship, with participants from 10 states already confirmed for the annual grassroots tournament. 
  Conceived by Nigeria’s multiple-time national champion and Olympian, Offiong Edem, the championship was established over six years ago to give back to the sport that launched her illustrious career while providing a platform for the discovery and development of you
  
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• Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

  08-07-2026 01:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina.The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of the last 16 — the last match to be played at the 2026 tournament outside the United States.Both teams missed spot-kicks before Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel brilliantly saved Cucho Hernandez’s effort and Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty.Colombia, once again backed by thousand
  
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• WAFU B U20 Championship: Musa motivates Flying Eagles with cash gift

  08-07-2026 01:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has gifted the sum of two million naira to players of Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, as the team intensifies preparation for the WAFU B U20 Championship taking place in Cote d’Ivoire, 26th July – 9th August.
  Musa, Nigeria’s most-capped international player with 111 caps, who scored four goals in two appearances at the FIFA World Cup finals in 2014 and 2018, presented the cash gift to the two-time FIFA World Cup silver-m
  
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• Belgium’s Onana ruled out for rest of World Cup with ACL injury

  07-07-2026 23:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Belgium’s Amadou Onana will miss the remainder of the World Cup after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during his country’s last-16 win over co-hosts the United States, the Belgian Football Federation announced on Tuesday.The 24-year-old Aston Villa midfielder was forced off early in Belgium’s 4-1 victory over the US in Seattle on Monday.“Unfortunately, the medical examinations have confirmed that Amadou has suffered a rupture of the an
  
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• World Cup 2026: Folarin Balogun’s Red Card — A Legal Appraisal of Articles 27 And 66 Of The FIFA Disciplinary Code

  07-07-2026 23:47 via completesports.com
  
  By A.U. Mustapha, SAN THE controversy surrounding the red card issued to Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup 2026 has generated considerable debate within the global football community. Beyond the emotional reactions of supporters and the media lies a more fundamental legal question: Did FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee possess the legal authority to suspend the [...]
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• Egypt ‘cheated’ in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says Hassan

  07-07-2026 22:36 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been “cheated” out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday.“I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we have suffered injustice,” Hassan said in an explosive press conference.The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 when VAR intervened to spot a foul on Li
  
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• Zimbabwe star Divine Lunga escapes assassination attempt in Johannesburg

  07-07-2026 22:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Zimbabwe international and Mamelodi Sundowns defender Divine Lunga escaped unharmed after a gunman opened fire on his vehicle in Johannesburg, South African police have confirmed.
  The 31-year-old was travelling with his younger brother to church on Sunday when the attack occurred in the Hillbrow district of Johannesburg. Despite multiple shots being fired at their vehicle, both men escaped without injury.
  South African police have launched an attempted murder investigation into the incident. Pol
  
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