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• Wenger: World Cup 2026 Hydration Breaks Didn’t Affect Games

  19-07-2026 06:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arsène Wenger has disclosed that the mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced at the FIFAWorld Cup 2026 have split opinions and will be reviewed by FIFA post-tournament. While some coaches praised the breaks for player welfare, critics argue they disrupt match momentum and serve as unscripted commercial slots for broadcasters. Read Also:Saka Scores Hat-trick As England [...]
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• Morgan Rogers says happy to join ‘biggest club in London’ Chelsea

  21-07-2026 23:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaChelsea have confirmed the signing of England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, with the 23-year-old forward joining the Blues on a contract that runs until 2033.The Premier League club announced the transfer on Tuesday, saying Rogers will link up with head coach Xabi Alonso’s squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.Speaking after completing the move, Rogers expressed his excitement about joining the West London club.“I’m so excited. For me, Chelsea are
  
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• Real Madrid Have Signed A Phenomenon –Ex-Portugal Boss Hails Bernardo

  21-07-2026 23:03 via completesports.com
  
  Former Portugal manager Fernando Santos has praised Bernardo Silva, calling him a phenomenon and asserting that Real Madrid fans will love his talent and tactical intelligence under José Mourinho. Santos, who managed Bernardo Silva at the international level, spoke highly of the player’s abilities as both an athlete and a person following his move to [...]
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• Chelsea Interested In Ex-Man City Defender Stones

  21-07-2026 22:17 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City, BBC Sport reports. The west London side have joined Inter Milan in considering a move for the 32-year-old, who became a free agent when his City contract expired at the end of June. Chelsea are also [...]
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• Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Republic Launch Joint Bid To Host AFCON 2032

  21-07-2026 22:09 via completesports.com
  
  Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced their intention to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco World News reports. The Nigerien Football Federation said the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had accepted a joint expression of interest submitted by the three countries. The declaration represents the first stage of the [...]
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• La Liga boss Tebas calls for Infantino’s resignation, says FIFA harming football

  21-07-2026 21:02 via thesun.ng
  
  La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down, accusing the world football governing body of taking decisions that are damaging the game and undermining domestic football competitions.
  Speaking in an interview with Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tebas criticised several FIFA decisions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the introduction of mandatory hydration breaks, the extended half-time entertainment during the final, the postpone
  
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• 10 big-name players who never played a minute at 2026 FIFA World Cup

  21-07-2026 20:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Making a FIFA World Cup squad is a dream for every footballer. But for some players at the 2026 tournament, that dream ended without a single minute of action on the pitch.Although all 48 participating nations named full squads for the expanded tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico, a number of high-profile stars watched every game from the bench due to tactical decisions, injuries or stiff competition for places.Here are 10 notable players who completed the 2026 FIFA World Cup
  
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• Premier League Referee Announces Retirement After World Cup 2026

  21-07-2026 20:01 via completesports.com
  
  English referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from elite officiating, effective immediately after a 20-year career spanning 831 matches. The 47-year-old cited the intense pressure and constant scrutiny of the role, concluding his career after officiating Spain’s 1-0 win over Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Fate Would Have [...]
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• Mac Allister’s Father Denies Holding Talks With Real Madrid

  21-07-2026 19:28 via completesports.com
  Alexis Mac Allister’s father, Carlos Mac Allister, has officially denied transfer rumors linking the midfielder to Real Madrid, confirming that no contact or negotiations have taken place with the Spanish club. Following his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with Argentina, the midfielder is taking a break to rest before returning to Premier League action. Read [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Ijamilusi Joins Super Falcons Camp; Monday, Abiodun Delayed By Flight Hitch

  21-07-2026 19:09 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Falcons’ camp in Casablanca received another boost on Tuesday with the arrival of forward Folashade Ijamilusi, taking the number of players at the team’s Hotel Marriott base to 23. Ijamilusi, who plays for Chinese club Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, landed in Casablanca on Tuesday afternoon to join Justine Madugu’s squad ahead of the [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles Settle In Yamoussoukro Ahead Ghana Clash

  21-07-2026 18:44 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have settled into their base in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of this year’s WAFU B U-20 Championship, which kicks off this weekend. The defending champions arrived in Abidjan, the Ivorian capital, on Monday before continuing their journey to Yamoussoukro by road. The Nigerian contingent is lodged at the Trio Corridor Hotel and [...]
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• Olise Is The Father Of My Child —34-Year-Old Woman Claims

  21-07-2026 18:29 via completesports.com
  
  A 34-year-old German woman Fatima Zaunbrecher has claimed that Bayern Munich France international Michael Olise is the father of her 20-month-old daughter. According to Daily Sports, Zaunbrecher told German publication, Bild, than Olise officially acknowledged paternity after a DNA test. So far, the player has not commented publicly on the matter. Zaunbrecher claims she met [...]
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• Nigerian-Born Striker Transfer Crashes After Failed Medical

  21-07-2026 18:27 via completesports.com
  
  Emmanuel Ekong’s proposed move to Croatian giants Hajduk Split has collapsed after the Nigerian-born forward failed his medical examination. According to Croatian news outlet 24sata, Hajduk have decided to pull out of the deal after the 23-year-old did not pass a routine medical assessment. Ekong had been expected to join Hajduk Split from Swedish champions [...]
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• Ronaldo Allegedly Likes Instagram Post Accusing FIFA Of Helping Argentina Reach World Cup 2026 Final

  21-07-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited his long-running rivalry with Lionel Messi after reportedly liking an Instagram video accusing FIFA of corruption and claiming the organization helped Argentina reach the 2026 World Cup final, Yahoo Sports reports. The interaction immediately caught fans’ attention because Ronaldo did not publicly comment on the explosive allegations. However, his apparent approval [...]
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• FIFA destroying football industry – La Liga chief

  21-07-2026 16:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The president of the Spanish football league, Javier Tebas, accused FIFA of acting “irresponsibly” following the announcement of discussions regarding a possible 64-team World Cup in 2030, in an interview with an Italian sports daily published Tuesday.Tebas also said that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s time was “over”, telling La Gazzetta dello Sport that there is a “system that is fundamentally flawed”, which has allowed him to lead football’s
  
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• ‘Right champions, but 2026 World Cup lost credibility’ — Ex-FIFA president Blatter

  21-07-2026 16:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayobami OkerindeFormer FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the month-long tournament “lost its credibility”, urging football stakeholders to reclaim the game from political influence.In a post on his X account on Tuesday, Blatter said Spain deserved to win the 2026 World Cup but insisted that politics must not be allowed to overshadow the game.“The longest World Cup has come to an end – with the right champions. But on the way to
  
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• Super Eagles Defender Returns To Tanzanian Club Singida Black Stars

  21-07-2026 16:11 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Benjamin Tanimu has completed a return to Tanzanian Premier League club Singida Black Stars, signing a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee, Completesports.com reports. Tanimu previously featured for Singida Black Stars after joining the club from Nigeria Premier Football League side Bendel Insurance in February 2024. Read Also:Tanimu Targets Championship Promotion With [...]
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• Why Infantino Must Resign As FIFA President –La Liga President

  21-07-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  La Liga president Javier Tebas has publicly accused FIFA of destroying the football industry and called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down. Tebas launched this blistering attack following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, expressing strong frustration over FIFA’s direction, particularly regarding reports that the 2030 World Cup could be expanded to [...]
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• Argentina represented themselves in ‘best possible way’ at World Cup – Fernandez

  21-07-2026 15:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Enzo Fernandez insists Argentina represented themselves in the “best possible way” at the World Cup despite the Chelsea midfielder’s red card in the final and a host of ugly incidents in their controversial campaign.Fernandez was sent off for a second booking after clattering into Spain’s Pau Cubarsi in the closing stages of normal time in Sunday’s 1-0 loss.The 25-year-old’s premature exit was the latest in a series of clashes to cast a shadow over Argentina&
  
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• Barcelona agree €8.5m deal to sign Club Brugge winger Jesse Bisiwu

  21-07-2026 15:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement with Belgian side Club Brugge to sign highly rated youngster Jesse Bisiwu in a deal worth around €8.5 million.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that the Catalan giants have finally sealed the move after monitoring the 18-year-old winger for some time.Earlier reports suggested Barcelona had a €10 million bid rejected by Club Brugge. However, the two clubs have now agreed on a lower transfer fee, with the Belgian outfit securing a sel
  
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• Club Brugge Place €10m Price Tag On Onyedika

  21-07-2026 14:50 via completesports.com
  Club Brugge are demanding €10 million for Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika, Completesports.com reports. Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt submitted an offer for the Nigerian international last week, but the bid fell short of Club Brugge’s valuation. Despite the initial setback, negotiations between both clubs are ongoing, with hopes of reaching an agreement in the coming [...]
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• Zidane signs as new France coach until 2030

  21-07-2026 14:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Emmanuel OkogbaFrench football legend Zinedine Zidane has reportedly agreed to become the next head coach of the French national team on a contract running until June 2030.Football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano disclosed the development across his social media platforms on Tuesday, stating that the former Real Madrid manager has signed his contract and is expected to be officially unveiled in the coming days.“Zinedine Zidane has signed as the new France coach until June 2030. The
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2026: Ashe’s BFTAA Open Win Ignites Team Nigeria’s Gold Medal Ambition In Men’s 4x100m Relay

  21-07-2026 14:37 via completesports.com
  
  Barely two days before the start of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Team Nigeria’s sprint contingent received another major boost as Favour Ashe delivered an impressive victory at the BFTAA Open in Lee Valley, England. The Nigerian speedster cruised to victory in the men’s 100m final, clocking 10.06 seconds with a +2.6m/s tailwind to finish [...]
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• Top 5 Highest-Ranked Nations That Missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup

  21-07-2026 14:33 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a record 48 teams, but some of football’s biggest nations still failed to qualify. Italy headlines the list after missing a third consecutive World Cup, while Denmark, Nigeria, Ukraine, and Poland also suffered heartbreaking qualification failures. Despite their strong FIFA rankings and talented squads, these football giants will be [...]
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• Arsenal To Bid Again For Guimaraes

  21-07-2026 14:17 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are set to make another bid for Newcastle United Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaeraes. The Gunners have already seen bids of £55m and £65m knocked back, though neither were official bids, with the first made on a verbal basis and the second through intermediaries and agents. The Magpies are believed to be holding out for [...]
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• 10 clubs paid the most by FIFA for releasing players to the 2026 World Cup

  21-07-2026 14:15 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City have emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, receiving an estimated $4.4 million for releasing players to the tournament.The English champions top the list compiled by The Athletic, ahead of Barcelona and Bayern Munich, with the payouts reflecting the number of players each club contributed to the World Cup and how far those players progressed in the competition.Under FIFA’s Club Benefits Programme, clubs ar
  
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• ‘Keegan built Newcastle’s best ever team’ – Ferguson salutes old rival

  21-07-2026 13:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has saluted Kevin Keegan for building Newcastle’s “greatest team” following his old rival’s death aged 75.Keegan passed away on Monday after battling cancer, with Ferguson joining the tributes for one of football’s most endearing characters.Ferguson and Keegan were involved in a fierce battle for Premier League supremacy, with United famously pipping Newcastle to the title in 1996.Frustrated by Ferguson’s comment
  
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• Vinicius undergoes chin harmonisation surgery in Brazil

  21-07-2026 13:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Jr. has undergone a chin harmonisation procedure in Brazil.
  Brazilain outlet TMC reported that the 26-year-old had the cosmetic surgery at a clinic in Goiania, Brazil.
  Chin harmonisation, also known as chin contouring or jawline definition, is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that uses dermal fillers to balance facial proportions and define the jaw and chin area. It does not involve bone surgery.
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• PACE Coaches Clinic 2026 Returns To Raise The Standard Of Basketball Coaching In Nigeria

  21-07-2026 12:58 via completesports.com
  
  As Nigerian basketball continues to produce talents making their mark around the world, one challenge remains impossible to ignore: the need to invest in the coaches responsible for developing the next generation. That is the driving force behind the PACE Coaches Clinic, a free basketball coaching development programme returning for its third edition in Lagos [...]
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• 10 players, coaches who broke records at World Cup 2026

  21-07-2026 12:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup was not only memorable for Spain’s triumph over Argentina in the final but also for a series of historic individual achievements, with eight players and two coaches rewriting the tournament’s record books.From Lionel Messi, who made history as the player with most victories, to Kylian Mbappe becoming the competition’s all-time leading scorer, while Didier Deschamps and Dick Advocaat also set coaching milestones, the tournament produced some of the most
  
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