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• Transfer: Rafael Leao reveals preferred destinations for next move

  06-06-2026 08:03 via thesun.ng
  
  AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has hinted at a move to the Premier League or La Liga, stating that he wants a ‘new challenge’.
  AC Milan are expected to explore offers for the Portugal international this summer.
  Speaking to SportTV, Leao said, “I want a new challenge out of Serie A. I follow the Premier League with great attention.
  “If I have the opportunity to play there or in LaLiga, I would be really happy because my talent would be exalted there”.
  “Let’s
  
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• French Open Title Will Be Start Of Grand Slam Addiction –Andreeva

  06-06-2026 21:59 via completesports.com
  
  Mirra Andreeva believes her French Open title will be the start of a grand slam addiction after she became the youngest woman in 34 years to win at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old, who was seeded eighth in the tournament, defeated Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 in one hour and 22 minutes to clinch her first career Grand [...]
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• His Attributes, Ability Will Be Real Addition To Our Attacking Options —Brighton Manager On Yohanna

  06-06-2026 21:57 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has said new signing Zadok Yohanna’s attributes will be a real addition to the Seagulls attack. Yohanna was officially announced as a Brighton player on Saturday, after signing a five-year deal. The 18-year-old completed the move after impressing for Swedish club AIK. Commenting after the unveiling, Hurzeler said he cannot wait [...]
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• Iran’s World Cup team must enter, leave US on match day – Tehran

  06-06-2026 21:30 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s World Cup squad has been notified they must enter and leave US soil on the same day of their matches played in the United States, the country’s ambassador to Mexico said Saturday.Due to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Tehran, Iran’s team is now based in Mexico, instead of their intended site in Tucson, Arizona.“We can enter in the morning and we must leave the same day,” Iran’s envoy Abolfazl Pasandideh told reporters, explaining the visa restrict
  
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• Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna joins Brighton in 5-year deal

  06-06-2026 21:19 via vanguardngr.com
  By Emmanuel OkogbaPremier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract.The deal, which runs until June 2031, will be completed when the transfer window reopens, subject to regulatory approval. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed.Yohanna, who turns 19 later this month, joins Brighton after emerging as one of the brightest young talents in Sweden’s top flight. T
  
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• President Federation Cup: Enyimba, Rivers United, Bendel Insurance Crash Out

  06-06-2026 20:29 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba crashed out of the President Federation Cup following a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat to Ikorodu City in their Round of 16 encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Saturday. Both teams settled for a 1-1 draw after regulation time. The People’s Elephant took the lead through Jacob Jonathan in the 25th minute. [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Nigerian Winger Yohanna Joins Brighton On Five-Year Deal

  06-06-2026 20:20 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of young Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna on a five-year deal. The Seagulls confirmed the signing in a statement released on their official website on Saturday. “Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed the signing of winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract [...]
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• Argentina centre-back Balerdi out of World Cup

  06-06-2026 20:11 via vanguardngr.com
  Argentina and Marseille central defender Leonardo Balerdi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf injury, the world champions announced on Saturday.The 27-year-old has suffered a muscle injury in his right leg and will miss the World Cup, the Argentine federation announced on social media, wishing the player a speedy recovery.Balerdi, who had hoped to play in his first World Cup, posted a photo of himself training with the squad in Kansas City on social media on Friday.Argentina ha
  
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• 2026 World Cup: Iraqi Striker Detained For Seven Hours At Chicago Airport

  06-06-2026 19:54 via completesports.com
  
  Iraqi national team striker Aymen Hussein was detained for about seven hours by U.S. border officials at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The detention occurred as the Iraqi squad arrived in the United States for the 2026 World Cup. Hussein was held for approximately seven hours while undergoing routine security screening and background checks. He was eventually [...]
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• Why I Love Italian Fashion –McTominay

  06-06-2026 19:46 via completesports.com
  
  Since swapping Manchester United for SSC Napoli, Scott McTominay has openly embraced Italian culture. His transition to life in Naples hasn’t just elevated his footballing career, it completely transformed his personal style and grooming. Speaking with GQ, McTominay stated that he thoroughly enjoys that sort of life of presenting himself well. Read Also:Osimhen Possesses High [...]
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• Meet the shortest player heading to 2026 World Cup

  06-06-2026 19:25 via vanguardngr.com
  Height often dominates discussions in modern football, but Panama playmaker César Yanis is proof that size is not everything.Standing at just 1.60 metres (5ft 3in), Yanis is the shortest player set to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making him one of the tournament’s most intriguing figures.The diminutive midfielder is closely followed by Jeremy Antonisse of Curaçao, who measures 1.64 metres (5ft 5in).While Yanis will be looking to use his low centre of gravity and agili
  
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• Sodje: Blame NFF, Super Eagles Players For Nigeria’s Failure To Qualify For 2026 World Cup

  06-06-2026 18:11 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Efe Sodje has blamed both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Super Eagles players for the senior national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Recall that Nigeria was eliminated after a playoff defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo, marking their second consecutive absence from the tournament. Eagles, [...]
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• Friendly: Tunisia Suffer Humiliating 5-0 Defeat To Belgium

  06-06-2026 17:21 via completesports.com
  
  It was not the best of World Cup preparations for Tunisia, as they suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to Belgium in their final time up fixture before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles are now winless in their last three matches – drawing one and losing two. Belgium took the [...]
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• Martinez provides Portugal squad update ahead of Nigeria showdown

  06-06-2026 17:06 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has released a team news update ahead of his team’s international friendly against Nigeria.
  The Seleção das Quinas meet the Super Eagles on Wednesday, June 10.
  Portugal will face Chile on Saturday before playing Nigeria on Wednesday.
  Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the encounter, Martinez confirmed that Manchester City right-back Matheus Nunes is unfit to train and, as a result, will be absent from the squad to face Chile.
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• 19-year-old Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

  06-06-2026 17:05 via vanguardngr.com
  Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final.The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to become the youngest Roland Garros women’s singles champion since Monica Seles, then aged 18, won her third straight title in Paris in 1992.With her first-ever major crown, Andreeva also became the first player, man or woman, born after 2005 to win a Grand Slam.The Coupe Suzanne Lenglen will now t
  
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• Xhaka Targets World Cup Success With Switzerland

  06-06-2026 16:20 via completesports.com
  Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka insists Switzerland can make a big impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Europeans have been drawn in a relatively easy group with co-hosts Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Qatar. Switzerland’s First Objective Xhaka said the first objective for Switzerland is to safely navigate the group stage. “A [...]
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• EPL: Rashford makes decision on potential Arsenal move

  06-06-2026 16:19 via thesun.ng
  
  Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford does not want to move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
  According to Spanish site Sport, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Newcastle have all showed interest in the England international.
  However, Rashford is determined on moving to Barcelona.
  Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona from Man United.
  He helped the Blaugrana win the LaLiga title ahead of rivals Real Madrid.
  Barcelona has already decided to sign the 28-year-old permanently from t
  
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• Cahill Likens Estevao To Hazard, Robben

  06-06-2026 15:50 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes teenage sensation Estevao Willian has the potential to reach the legendary status of Eden Hazard and Arjen Robben at Stamford Bridge. The former England international said that the Brazilian winger possesses a unique talent for captivating fans with every touch of the ball. Cahill compared Estevao’s excitement-generating play style [...]
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• Hamilton: I Am Rooting For Brazil, England At 2026 World Cup

  06-06-2026 15:27 via completesports.com
  
  Ferrari driver & F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has disclosed that he will be supporting both his home nation, England, and Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old Ferrari driver, currently sitting fourth in the Formula One standings, made the revelation prior to this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion spoke fondly of [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Zadok Yohanna — Data Reveals Why Newcastle And Brighton Are Battling For AIK’s €24m-Rated Super Eagles Prospect

  06-06-2026 14:59 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle United have submitted a €24 million (£20.7m) bid for 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna, currently playing for Swedish club, AIK. The offer is designed to hijack a transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion, who had previously submitted a €23 million bid and reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with the player. AIK also [...]
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• We Want To Achieve Something Special At 2026 World Cup — Morocco Goalie Bounou

  06-06-2026 14:21 via completesports.com
  Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has said it is important for the team to build on their remarkable campaign at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Atlas Lions made history in Qatar as the first African country to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Morocco Ready To Make History Again “The quality of the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: 14 coaches set for rheir FIFA World Cup debut

  06-06-2026 14:09 via vanguardngr.com
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only showcase some of the world’s best players but also a new generation of coaches experiencing football’s biggest stage for the first time.From decorated club managers such as Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel to former football stars turned tacticians like Fabio Cannavaro, several managers will make their World Cup bow in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Here is a look at some of the coaches set for their first FIFA World Cup appearance.1. Th
  
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• Chelsea Forward Linked With Move To London Rivals

  06-06-2026 13:44 via completesports.com
  
  Liam Delap has been tipped for a move to Fulham if Kieran McKenna takes over at Craven Cottage. The Ipswich Town boss is interested in replacing Marco Silva in the dugout, according to talkSPORT. Silva has left the Cottagers after five years in charge to become Benfica manager. McKenna is currently seen as Fulham’s No.1 [...]
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• Ex-UNILORIN VC, AbdulGaniyu Ambali, dies at 68

  06-06-2026 13:34 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has died aged 68.
  Vice Chancellor of UNILORIN, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, announced Ambali’s demise, according to a statement by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun.
  The erudite scholar and professor of veterinary medicine was until his death the Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of Kwara State University.
  The statement reads, “Prof. Ambali, who headed the University fro
  
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• 6 countries going to 2026 World Cup without any home-based player

  06-06-2026 13:32 via vanguardngr.com
  As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, six participating nations stand out for a remarkable reason: not one player in their squads plays club football in their home country’s domestic league.While many World Cup teams still rely on a mix of foreign-based and domestic-league players, these six nations have assembled squads made up entirely of footballers plying their trade abroad.Cape VerdeThe Blue Sharks have become one of Africa’s most consistent emerging teams despite having no pl
  
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• Trabzonspor Reject €11m Offer For Onuachu

  06-06-2026 13:26 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor have turned down an €11m bid for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, Completesports.com reports. According to Turkish news outlet takagazete, the bid was submitted by a Saudi Arabian club. Onuachu, who finished as joint-top scorer in the Turkish Super Lig last season, has attracted interest from several clubs in Saudi Arabia. The Trabzonspor hierarchy [...]
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• Revealed: How much clubs will earn from players at 2026 FIFA World Cup

  06-06-2026 13:13 via vanguardngr.com
  FIFA has confirmed that clubs will receive at least $5,000 per player per day for releasing footballers to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.The payments form part of FIFA’s expanded Club Benefits Programme, which has been increased to $355 million for the 2026 World Cup cycle.While the daily compensation rate is lower than the $10,950 paid during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the overall package is significantly larger
  
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• Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

  06-06-2026 13:01 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the players were to leave Turkey for Mexico.The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.The Iranian players, who have been at a training camp in the southern Turkish resort of Antalya since May 18, received their visas late on Friday, Washington’s envoy to Turkey Tom Barrack s
  
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• Iran slams US ‘discriminatory treatment’ over World Cup visa refusals for staff

  06-06-2026 12:39 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran on Saturday slammed World Cup host the United States over what it called “discriminatory treatment” in not granting visas for some members of the Iranian delegation to the tournament.“Why do you not say that visas were denied to a large portion of the managerial and executive staff, technical advisers, and others who are an integral part of any national football team?” the Iranian embassy in Turkey said in a post on X, referring to an earlier announcement by US envo
  
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• Full list: African countries with most World Cup wins

  06-06-2026 11:54 via vanguardngr.com
  African nations have long struggled to establish themselves among football’s elite at the FIFA World Cup, often finding it difficult to progress beyond the group stage.At Italia ’90, Cameroon became the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals, while Ghana came agonisingly close to making history at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The Black Stars were denied a place in the semi-finals after Uruguay striker Luis Suarez handled the ball on the goal line in the dying moment
  
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