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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 2026: Belgium Possess The Quality To Overcome Senegal –Debast

  28-06-2026 21:39 via completesports.com
  Belgium defender Zeno Debast has disclosed that the Red Devils are prepared for a tricky Round of 32 clash against Senegal. The unexpected matchup in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage takes place on Wednesday, July 1, in Seattle. Read Also:World Cup 2026: It’s Disappointing –Thomas-Asante Reacts After Ghana’s Loss To Croatia Following a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Capable Of Beating France –Larsson

  28-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden legend and assistant coach Sebastian Larsson believes his side can cause an upset against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in New Jersey on Tuesday.  Despite entering the knockout fixture as heavy underdogs, the former midfielder is backing manager Graham Potter’s squad to deliver a giant-killing performance against the tournament [...]
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• South Africa Vs Canada Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32)

  28-06-2026 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Les Rouges (The Reds) of Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), California, USA.
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• World Cup 2026: Step Up Your Game In Knockout Stages –Tuchel Tells England Players

  28-06-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel has confidently declared that his squad will step up for the bigger challenges as the team enter the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After topping Group L, England is preparing to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Atlanta round of 32. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian-Born Winger Joins Dutch Club FC Utrecht

  28-06-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  
  Dutch club FC Utrecht have announced the signing of Emmanuel Chigozie Owen on a permanent transfer, Completesports.com reports. Owen, who joined FC Utrecht from Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen penned a four-year contract. Several clubs showed interest in the striker, but he ultimately opted for FC Utrecht’s project and long-term plans. Read Also:Nigerian Defender Set To [...]
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• Robert Lewandowksi agrees to join MLS side Chicago Fire

  28-06-2026 19:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Poland captain Robert Lewandowski is set to leave European football after reaching an agreement to join Chicago Fire FC from FC Barcelona.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Sunday that the veteran striker has agreed to join the Major League Soccer side, with all details of the deal finalized.According to the report, Lewandowski is expected to sign his contract in the coming weeks before officially completing the move to the United States.The transfer will bring an end to the 37-year-ol
  
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• Klopp: Iraola Needs Luck To Be Successful At Liverpool

  28-06-2026 19:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has backed Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield but admitted the newly appointed Red boss will need some good fortune along the way. Speaking on the managerial transition, Klopp noted that for a project of this scale to work long-term, everything has to click, and luck is required to sustain [...]
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• Trabzonspor Plot Move For Super Eagles Winger

  28-06-2026 18:34 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor are weighing up a move for Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze, Completesports.com reports. Chukwueze returned to the San Siro this summer after spending the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Premier League side Fulham. The Cottagers decided against activating the option to make the move permanent despite the Nigerian enjoying a fairly productive spell in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: African Teams Prove Worthy Ambassadors But Must Improve Tactically To Match France, Others — Akuneto

  28-06-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international and current Manchester City U-17 head coach, Chuks Akuneto, has described Africa’s representatives at the ongoing  2026 World Cup as worthy ambassadors of the continent, saying their performances have demonstrated the immense talent available across Africa, Completesports.com reports. Akuneto spoke exclusively to Completesports.com from his base in the United Kingdom on Saturday [...]
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• Nigerian Defender Set To Leave Udinese

  28-06-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  Kingsley Ehizibue is on the verge of leaving Italian Serie A club Udinese after contract renewal talks reportedly hit a deadlock. Udinese had hoped to tie the versatile full-back down to a new deal that would keep him at the club until 2028. However, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, negotiations have stalled and an agreement [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why I’m Supporting Ghana —Balotelli

  28-06-2026 16:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former Italy International Mario Balotelli has explained why he is supporting Black Stars of Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana progressed into the round of 32 after finishing as one of the third best placed teams in a group that had England, Croatia and Panama. After edging out Panama 1-0 in their opening [...]
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• Kane Is The Best England Player Of All Time —Bellingham

  28-06-2026 15:47 via completesports.com
  
  Jude Bellingham described team-mate Harry Kane as the “best England player of all time” after the Bayern Munich striker became his country’s record goal scorer at World Cups, Yahoo Sports reports. Bellingham crossed for Kane to head in England’s second in their 2-0 win over Panama as Thomas Tuchel’s side progressed to the knockout stage [...]
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• Oluwafemiayo Named Team Nigeria Captain For 2026 Commonwealth Games

  28-06-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria has announced multiple Paralympic and world champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, as the captain of the nation’s contingent to the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Completesports.com reports. The decision reflects the team’s deliberate commitment to appointing a leader whose achievements, professionalism and exemplary character embody the values of Nigerian sport. Oluwafemiayo Merits Team [...]
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• Arsenal Are Two Signings Away From Dominating Premier League For Next Three Years —Terry

  28-06-2026 13:16 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea legend John Terry has said that Arsenal are one or two signings from dominating the Premier League title in the next two to three years. Arsenal ended a long wait to be crowned Premier League champions after beating Manchester City to the title last season. Following their league success, the Gunners have been linked [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Desabre Lauds DR Congo’s Performance In Uzbekistan Victory

  28-06-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastian Desabre has praised his team’s performance in the victory over Uzbekistan, Completesports.com reports. The Leopards rallied to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their Group K clash at the Atlanta Stadium on Sunday. Uzbekistan took the lead through Eldor Shomurodov in the 10th minute. Yoane Wissa DR Congo level from [...]
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• World Cup: Round of 32 fixtures confirmed after dramatic group-stage finale

  28-06-2026 09:27 via thesun.ng
  
  The line-up for the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been completed after an eventful end to the group stage, with 32 nations now set to begin the race for a place in the last 16.
  The final round of group matches produced several twists. Colombia finished top of Group K after holding Portugal to a goalless draw in Miami, while DR Congo secured a historic place in the knockout rounds with a remarkable comeback victory over Uzbekistan. Croatia also booked their place after edging Ghana t
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about South Africa vs Canada clash

  28-06-2026 09:23 via thesun.ng
  
  South Africa and Canada will battle for a place in the Round of 16 when they meet in the opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.
  The Round of 32 encounter will be played at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood, California, with both countries seeking to reach the last 16 for the first time in their history.
  The winner will progress to face either Morocco or the Netherlands in the next round.
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  The match will be played on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Kick-off i
  
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• World Cup: Africa heads into knockout round with nine surviving teams [Full list]

  28-06-2026 09:23 via thesun.ng
  
  By Lawrence Agbo
  African football has achieved a historic milestone at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with nine of its 10 representatives progressing to the knockout stage after an impressive group-stage campaign.
  The continent recorded its best-ever performance at the tournament, as 90 per cent of its participating teams secured places in the last 32, underlining Africa’s growing strength on the global football stage.
  Algeria became the final African side to confirm qualification after battl
  
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• World Cup: Austria, Algeria survive dramatic six-goal thriller to reach last 32

  28-06-2026 08:30 via thesun.ng
  
  Austria and Algeria secured places in the FIFA World Cup round of 32 after playing out a dramatic 3-3 draw in Kansas City, with both teams advancing from Group J following a breathtaking finish that ended Iran’s hopes of progressing.
  The result confirmed Austria as Group J runners-up, while Algeria claimed the final qualification spot among the tournament’s eight best third-placed teams. The outcome also ensured Iran’s elimination despite the Asians remaining unbeaten throughou
  
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• Ghana Coach Queiroz Criticises Decision To Expand World Cup To 48 Teams

  28-06-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticized the decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, saying it has devalued the qualification process and turned the tournament into something “vulgar and ordinary.” This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with the previous 32-team format being in place since 1998. But the [...]
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• World Cup: Messi scores again as Argentina complete perfect group stage

  28-06-2026 08:20 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi added another milestone to his remarkable career as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 to finish the FIFA World Cup group stage with a flawless record and secure top spot in Group J.
  Already assured of qualification before kick-off, Argentina rested several regular starters, including Messi, who began the match on the bench. Even so, Lionel Scaloni’s side remained in control, with Giovani Lo Celso opening the scoring in the 19th minute after curling a superb free-kick into the top
  
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Makes History Again After Helping Argentina Over Jordan

  28-06-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven ​consecutive World Cup matches when he ‌netted for Argentina against Jordan in Dallas on Saturday, moving past Just Fontaine and Jairzinho, Reuters reports. Substitute ​Messi curled in a free kick ​from 25 metres in the 80th ⁠minute to make the score ​3-1. Messi’s hot streak [...]
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• World Cup 2026: He’s A Fantastic Player –Kane Hails Bellingham

  28-06-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has described Jude Bellingham as a fantastic player after his decisive goal and assist secured a 2-0 victory for England against Panama in their FIFA World Cup 2026 final group game. The result clinched top spot for the Three Lions in their group. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Japan Can Shock [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Germany Must Learn To Defend Well Against Paraguay –Kroos

  28-06-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has warned Germany to fix their glaring tactical and creative issues or face an immediate World Cup exit against Paraguay in the round of 32. Star playmakers Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz are currently out of top form, and Kroos stressed that the team will not last much longer [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Colombia Clash Will Be Difficult For Ghana — Queiroz

  28-06-2026 07:16 via completesports.com
  
  Black Stars of Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz is expecting a difficult test against Colombia in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash, Completesports.com reports. The West Africans finished third in Group L after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Croatia on Saturday night. It was Ghana’s first defeat of the competition, having recorded [...]
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• Cape Verde breaks record as smallest nation to reach World Cup knockouts

  28-06-2026 05:14 via thesun.ng
  
  Fying all odds to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the knockout stages of the competition.
  Their improbable run through the group stage, with a third straight World Cup draw, was completed with a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia on Friday night to advance in the tournament.
  out has been Vozinha, 40, who has embodied the grit of his nation.
  “We are small, but we have big hearts and we are fighters,” said the goalkeeper, who last season played for Chaves in Portugal’s s
  
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• Key facts about Ronaldo’s new boots: ‘Gold Scorpion’ Mercurial Superfly 11

  28-06-2026 05:11 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal football icon Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted training while wearing special golden-coloured shoes ahead of his side’s final group-stage FIFA World Cup clash against Colombia, scheduled for Saturday. After a return-to-form brace against Uzbekistan, Cristiano will be aiming to make his presence felt even more on the Golden Boot charts by adding a few more goals to his name. Portugal are in second place in their group, with a win and a draw to their name, taking their tally to four po
  
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• Why Haaland, Odegaard did not play for Norway against France

  28-06-2026 05:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Norway boss Stale Solbakken said it was a no-brainer to rest Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard against France.
  Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as a heavily-rotated Norway were trounced 4-1 in this, their final World Cup group stage match.
  Solbakken’s men had already qualified for the round of 32, though, and will face the Ivory Coast after finishing second in Group I.
  Haaland and Odegaard, Norway’s top goalscorer and captain, respectively, were among ten men dropped between Norwa
  
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• Iranian football team captain slams FIFA

  28-06-2026 05:08 via thesun.ng
  
  The captain of the Iranian National Football Team has criticized FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over their handling of football’s biggest tournament, the World Cup, calling the treatment his team has been subjected to “unfair.”
  “It’s a disaster World Cup; a disaster,” Mehdi Taremi told reporters after a third group stage draw with Egypt early Saturday, lamenting that FIFA has been unable to solve the problems they have faced since the start of the t
  
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