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• Tit bits…Tit bits… Tit bits

  12-06-2026 02:20 via thesun.ng
  
  • Swiss footballer Embolo’s visa was put under review and he was only able to join his team days later.
  • Iraqi national team player Aymen Hussein was held for questioning for nearly 7 hours upon entering the United States.
  • The Iranian national team spent days dealing with visa procedures at the U.S. Consulate in Türkiye. The U.S. only allowed them entry on match days. Fifteen members of the delegation were denied visas.
  • Omar Abdulkadir Artan, named CAF’s
  
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• Ibrahimovic: Why I’m Better Than Haaland

  12-06-2026 23:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has disclosed that he was a more versatile and complete striker than Erling Haaland, whose game is largely one-dimensional. Ibrahimović noted that Haaland is deadly and intelligent in the box, doing exactly what is required to score without wasting energy. In contrast, Ibrahimović described himself as much more versatile, [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Canada Earns First-Ever World Cup Point After 1-1 Draw With Bosnia

  12-06-2026 23:22 via completesports.com
  
  Canada claimed their first ever World Cup point as the co-hosts came from behind to rescue a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sky Sports reports. Canada’s first appearance at the World Cup was at the 1986 tournament in Mexico where they lost all their three group fixtures. The North Americans then made their second appearance in [...]
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• World Cup: Canada held to 1-1 draw by Bosnia

  12-06-2026 23:09 via thesun.ng
  
  Co-hosts Canada were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto on Friday.
  Bosnia and Herzegovina stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in the 21st minute when midfielder Lukic converted from a corner kick to register his first international goal.
  The visitors then defended resolutely as Canada pushed for an equaliser.
  Canada dominated possession for large periods and created several scoring opportunitie
  
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• Slavia Prague Confirm Ogbu Undergoes Successful Surgery

  12-06-2026 22:57 via completesports.com
  
  Slavia Prague have announced that Igoh Ogbu has successfully undergone surgery following an injury sustained while on international duty with Nigeria, Completesports.com reports. The defender ruptured his Achilles tendon during a training session ahead of the Super Eagles’ international friendly against Portugal. Ogbu featured in Nigeria’s two Unity Cup fixtures against Zimbabwe and Jamaica. The [...]
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• Barcelona File Lawsuit Against Real Madrid President Perez

  12-06-2026 22:32 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona have on Friday announced that the club have filed a lawsuit against Florentino Pérez, president of arch rivals Real Madrid. This comes in response to the inflammatory recent comments laid out by the Spaniard regarding Barca as a club. Pérez of course turned heads across world football last month, in taking firm aim at [...]
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• Even Italy might qualify if World Cup is expanded to 64 teams – Infantino

  12-06-2026 21:40 via vanguardngr.com
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked that struggling Italy might manage to qualify for the World Cup if the competition was expanded from 48 to 64 teams in 2030.Read Also: World Cup: Africans troll South Africa after Mexico defeatFour-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for Russia 2018, Qatar 2022 and now North America 2026, the first edition to feature 48 teams.“We have had discussions about expanding to 64 teams … the matter was presented to the FIFA council,” Inf
  
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• Critics have gone too far on Mbappe — Dembele

  12-06-2026 20:39 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeFrance forward Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of captain Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting criticism of the Real Madrid star has become excessive and unfair.Mbappe heads into the tournament under intense scrutiny following another trophyless season with Real Madrid, where the Spanish giants failed to win either La Liga or the UEFA Champions League.The France captain is expected to lead Les Bleus when they begin their World Cup campaign again
  
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Forward Joins Bundesliga Club Schalke 04

  12-06-2026 20:32 via completesports.com
  
  Bundesliga club Schalke 04 Junior Adamu have announced the signing of Nigerian-born striker Junior Adamu, Completesports.com reports. Adamu, who joined Schalke 04 from Bundesliga 2 outfit SC Freiburg penned a contract until 30 June, 2029. The 25-year-old spent last season on loan with Scottish Premiership giants Celtic, where he enjoyed a successful campaign, helping the [...]
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• Dembele backs Mbappe, labels criticism unfair

  12-06-2026 19:59 via thesun.ng
  
  France player Ousmane Dembélé has backed national team captain Kylian Mbappé, claiming that the criticism levelled at the Real Madrid striker has been “very, very unfair” and gone too far.
  Mbappé has received widespread criticism in Spain following a trophy-less season with Real Madrid, as well as continuous controversy in France about his leadership position since becoming national team captain in 2023.
  Dembélé told Spanish newspaper Marca o
  
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• Senegal Can Reach Semi-Finals Of 2026 World Cup –Giresse

  12-06-2026 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  Former Senegal coach Alain Giresse believes African football is advancing rapidly, noting that the continent is well positioned to make a deep run similar to Morocco’s historic semi-final appearance. In a chat with Wiw Sport, Giresse stated that regardless of tournament unpredictability, Senegal have the raw potential to progress to the semi-finals of the tournament. [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Partey Denied Entry Into Canada, To Miss Ghana’s Opener Against Panama

  12-06-2026 19:31 via completesports.com
  
  Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been denied entry to Canada, The Athletic reports. The former Arsenal midfielder, now of Villarreal, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in July 2025 by London’s Metropolitan Police. In September of [...]
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• Arteta Set To Become Premier League’s Highest-Paid Manager

  12-06-2026 19:10 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are closing in on a new contract for Mikel Arteta that will elevate him into the very highest bracket of world football managers, with TEAMtalk understanding the Spaniard is set to become the Premier League’s highest-paid head coach. Sources have told TEAMtalk that talks over Arteta’s new deal have progressed significantly in recent weeks [...]
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• Trabzonspor Submit Bid For Super Eagles Invitee

  12-06-2026 18:05 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor have submitted an offer for former Super Eagles invitee Anthony Dennis, reports Completesports.com. According to reports, Göztepe have placed an initial €7 million valuation on the 21-year-old midfielder, who has attracted interest from several European clubs following his impressive performances over the past two and a half seasons. Dennis, who [...]
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• Zverev: I Want To Keep Playing Tennis For Another 10 Years

  12-06-2026 17:58 via completesports.com
  
  Germany tennis star Alexander Zverev has disclosed that he has no immediate plans to retire now that he has won his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros. The World No. 3’s victory against Flavio Cobolli in the final saw him end his long-awaited hunt for a major, but the German still has plenty of goals [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Mikel Picks Yamal To Win Golden Ball Award

  12-06-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has backed Spanish winger Lamine Yamal to win the Golden Ball award at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recall that Spain will confront Cape Verde on June 15 before facing Saudi Arabia on June 21 and Uruguay on June 26. Mikel Tips Yamal To Win Golden Ball Award Read [...]
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• NNL: Sunshine Stars Name Udi New Technical Adviser

  12-06-2026 17:24 via completesports.com
  
  Sunshine Stars have unveiled former Super Eagles midfielder Duke Udi as their new technical adviser, Completesports.com reports. Banjo Adepoju was also unveiled as the new head coach of the Owena Waves The unveiling ceremony took place at the club’s camp along Oda Road, Akure, and was performed by the Chairman of the Ondo State Football [...]
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• I’ve No Plans To Retire From Football After 2026 World Cup –Courtois

  12-06-2026 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reiterated that he has no plan to retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup. The veteran player, who celebrated his first cap in 2011, will lace up for Belgium’s tournament opener against Egypt in Seattle on June 16. Read Also:2026 World Cup: We’re Ready –Alisson Speaks Ahead Brazil [...]
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• From Lagos To Europe: How Taofeek Ismaheel Is Quietly Building A Career Defined By Resilience

  12-06-2026 15:50 via completesports.com
  
  Not every football journey follows a straight path. For many African footballers pursuing careers in Europe, success is often built on persistence, adaptation, and the willingness to embrace new challenges. At just 25 years old, Nigerian winger Taofeek Ajibade Ismaheel embodies those qualities. Currently on loan at Lech Poznań from Górnik Zabrze, with an option [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Lamentation galore as Nigeria misses out again

  12-06-2026 15:36 via vanguardngr.com
  By Jacob AjomThe football world stood still as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico, Canada and USA, yesterday. Forty eight nations are participating in the quadrennial global showpiece.
  Out of that number, ten nations are representing Africa. Unfortunately, Nigeria is not among them. It is the second consecutive edition that Africa’s most populous nation has failed to qualify for the World Cup. A general sense of frustration pervades the land. The fans are despondent and stakehol
  
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• Okocha Receives Player Of The Match Award From FIFA 28 Years After Super Eagles Dramatic Win Against Spain

  12-06-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles legend Augustine ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha a special “Superior Player of the Match” award for his impressive display in Nigeria’s dramatic 3–2 against Spain in their opening match at the France 1998 FIFA World Cup. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Thursday Okocha unveiled the silver trophy from a custom case. “Hello, [...]
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• XRP News: MoneySimpler AI Quantitative System Converts XRP Into Stable Daily Returns

  12-06-2026 15:13 via completesports.com
  
  XRP has evolved from a cross-border payment tool into a mainstream global digital asset, but most holders remain in a passive mode of “long-term holding, waiting for price increases.” MoneySimpler AI quantitative system offers XRP users a brand-new solution: no manual trading, no programming, no market monitoring required. Simply deposit XRP to activate the AI [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Black Stars Are In World Cup To Compete, Fight For Title —Ghana FA President

  12-06-2026 15:02 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku says the Black Stars are in the United States to compete and fight for the title as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. Speaking at a farewell dinner for the team at the Hilton Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday, President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku told hundreds [...]
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• Why Modern Team Sports Need Better Speed, Power And Strength Testing

  12-06-2026 14:31 via completesports.com
  
  A coach can watch every minute of film, log every match stat, and still not know whether an athlete is accelerating like they did in March, or leaving the weight room with the intent the program is meant to build. Match performance tells you what happened. It rarely tells you about the physical qualities underneath [...]
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• World Cup: Africans troll South Africa after Mexico defeat

  12-06-2026 14:20 via vanguardngr.com
  South Africa faced an unusual backlash from fellow African football fans after a 2-0 opening-match loss to Mexico at the World Cup, with social media trending more with jokes and taunts than the usual early-tournament solidarity seen among African nations.The match itself saw co-host Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, but the online reaction reflected wider tensions. Memes celebrating Mexican culture — sombreros, flags and playful name changes — were common, yet many posts carried a shar
  
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• Mexico vs Xenophobia: Africans troll South Africa over migrant violence

  12-06-2026 14:20 via vanguardngr.com
  South Africa faced an unusual backlash from fellow African football fans after a 2-0 opening-match loss to Mexico at the World Cup, with social media trending more with jokes and taunts than the usual early-tournament solidarity seen among African nations.The match itself saw co-host Mexico beat South Africa 2-0, but the online reaction reflected wider tensions. Memes celebrating Mexican culture — sombreros, flags and playful name changes — were common, yet many posts carried a shar
  
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• Betway Appoints Don Jazzy As Brand Ambassador For Nigeria

  12-06-2026 13:00 via completesports.com
  
  Celebrated music icon appointed to represent Betway’s brand in Nigeria Betway, a premier online sports betting and gaming brand, today announced award‑winning music executive, entrepreneur and cultural icon Don Jazzy as its new brand ambassador in Nigeria. Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential entertainment figures, Don Jazzy is a defining force in Nigerian [...]
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• President Federation Cup: Mangut Applauds Nasarawa United’s Resilience In Victory Over Plateau United

  12-06-2026 10:47 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has commended his players following the President Federation Cup quarter-final victory over Plateau United. The Solid Miners defeated Gbenga Ogunbote’s side 2-1 at the Bwari Sports Complex, Abuja to seal a place in the last four. Tough Contest In Bwari After controlling much of the first half, Nasarawa United [...]
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• Bellingham: England more united than at Euro 2024

  12-06-2026 09:45 via thesun.ng
  
  England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, believes the national team is more linked coming into this summer’s World Cup than it was during its journey to the Euro 2024 final.
  Bellingham, who played a major role in England’s run to the final before losing to Spain, reminisced on the squad’s experience and claimed the tournament taught them valuable lessons.
  As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, Bellingham was quoted as saying, “At the Euros we got some things a little bit wrong o
  
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• 2026 W/Cup: South Africa Coach Was Scared Of Mexico —Egypt Legend Aboutrika

  12-06-2026 09:08 via completesports.com
  
  Pharaohs of Egypt legend Mohamed Aboutrika has accused South Africa head coach Hugo Broos of being scared in their 2026 World Cup Group A opener with hosts Mexico. The Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico on Thursday at the Estadio Azteca, in a contest that produced three red cards; two to South Africa and one [...]
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