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• Willian calls for ‘proper sanctions’ in wake of Taison racial abuse

  12-11-2019 04:56
  
  Brazil star Willian has called for “proper sanctions” to be imposed upon Dynamo Kiev after former Shakhtar Donetsk team-mate Taison was targeted with racial abuse by opposition supporters in Sunday’s derby encounter.
  The Selecao star was shown a straight red card for his actions during the encounter, in which his side emerged as 1-0 victors, following an incident in which he responded to xenophobic chants by brandishing his middle finger and booting the ball into the stand.
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Must Be Ready For Tough Battle Against Bafana — Ikpeba

  14-05-2024 17:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former international Victor Ikpeba has warned that the Super Eagles must be ready for a difficult test against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
  The three-time African champions will host Hugo Broos' side in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three encounter on Friday, June 7.
  The encounter is slated for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
  The Super Eagles are yet to record a winthe qualifiers, with two draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
  Ikpeba insisted that they must beat at
  
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• Varane Set To Depart Man United At The End Of Season

  14-05-2024 17:55 via completesports.com
  Raphael Varane has announced his decision to leave Manchester United at the end of the 2023/24 season upon the expiration of his contract.
  Varane, 31, joined United in 2021 but has found it difficult to maintain the level of the impressive form he displayed during his trophy-filled, ten-year spell at Real Madrid.
  Varane has made just 93 appearances in his three seasons at United with injuries, being a factor which restricted him.
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• Koulibaly Invests In Former French League, Cup Champions

  14-05-2024 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has invested into French club side, Sedan Ardennes.
  Formed in 1919, Sedan currently feature in the French eight division.
  The club found themselves in the lower division due to financial issues which resulted in sanctions.
  It won the French Ligue 2 title in 1955 and are two times French Cup winners (1956 and 1961).
  Also, Sedan was crowned champions of the French Super Cup in 1956.
  Koulibaly has now joined other African stars who have bought stakes in football c
  
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• It Will Be Tough To Win Fourth Straight EPL Title  –Guardiola

  14-05-2024 17:13 via completesports.com
  Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has revealed that it will be tough for the Citizens to claim a fourth straight Premier League title.
  He stated this ahead of tonight's clash against Tottenham, a game that could decide Manchester City's title fate.
  In a news conference, Guardiola said that the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, and Arsene Wenger failed to win the title four times in a row.
   
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• Chippa United Goalkeeper Coach Reveals Nwabali’s Dream Club

  14-05-2024 17:10 via completesports.com
  
  Chippa United goalkeeper coach, Sean Louw, has revealed that Super Eagles first choiceStanley Nwabali’s big goal before the 2023 African Cup of Nations was to join Kaizer Chiefs.
  Nwabali, who played a key role in helping the Eagles reach the final of the AFCON has been the subject of interest from overseas teams.But Louw reveals before the AFCON, all Nwabali spoke about was a move to Kaiser Chiefs.
  "Like I saidto you, between you and me his childhood dream was to always play for Kaizer Ch
  
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• U-17 WWCQ: Olowookere Optimistic Flamingos Will Beat Burkina Faso To Final Round Ticket

  14-05-2024 16:10 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, are back in the country following their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Burkina Faso’s U17 girls in Bamako, Mali on Saturday that ended in a 1-1 draw.
  Head Coach Bankole Olowookere said on arrival in Abuja on Tuesday that the support of Nigerians based in Bamako helped put the Flamingos in the spirit during the first leg, and the tactician is calling on Nigerians based in Abuja and environs to storm the MKO Abiola National St
  
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• Online Football Betting in Malaysia: A Guide to the Best Sites 2024

  14-05-2024 16:06 via completesports.com
  
  Online gambling in Malaysia has become increasingly popular, especially when it comes to sports betting. With the rapid advancement of technology and the growing interest in various sports, more Malaysians are turning to online platforms for their betting needs. In this review, we focus on the top online gambling sites in Malaysia, examining their features, reliability, and overall user experience. Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate the best options available for online gambling in
  
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• Spurs Fans Would Rather Miss Out On UCL Qualification Than Help Arsenal Win EPL Title

  14-05-2024 15:54 via completesports.com
  Former France international William Gallas has said Tottenham Hotspur fans would rather see their team miss out on Champions League qualification next season than watch Arsenal win the Premier League title.
  Arsenal currently top the league table and are just one point ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
  City will play their game in hand against Spurs today (Tuesday) and defeat for them will put Arsenal in the driving seat, going into the final day of the season on Sunday.
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• Eguavoen Assures Finidi Will Work With Local Players

  14-05-2024 14:34 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director Augustine Eguavoen has said home-based players will get more opportunities under the new Super Eagles technical crew.
  Finidi George was unveiled as the new head coach of the Super Eagles at an elaborate ceremony in Nigeria's capital Abuja on Monday.
  The 53-year-old was in charge of Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba before his appointment
  The former Ajax and Real Betis winger also previously worked as an assistant to former hea
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Finidi Must Get The Best From Super Eagles Players  –Ikpeba

  14-05-2024 13:15 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba has charged Finidi George to get the best out of the players ahead of the team's 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa next month.
  Recall that the former Enyimba coach was unveiled on Monday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and he's expected to take over from Jose Peseiro, who left the job after taking Nigeria to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
   
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• Bkash Betting Sites in Bangladesh | Our Top Picks

  14-05-2024 13:08 via completesports.com
  
  If you’re looking for the best betting sites in Bangladesh, then this is the guide for you! We’ve been working tirelessly to assess and review the best legal betting apps designed for Bangladeshi players. We compare a range of factors including the Welcome Bonus, Mobile and App experience, Customer Service, Odds and Promotions, but most importantly we will always favour betting sites that accept Bangaldeshi Taka through local payment methods like Bkash. 
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• Top 10 Sports Betting Malaysia 2024 – Best Sportsbooks Bonus In Malaysia

  14-05-2024 13:03 via completesports.com
  Online sports betting Malaysia has exploded in recent years with the ease of access to the Internet. At the same time, the offer for online betting in Malaysia has greatly expanded, allowing you to choose from many trusted online casino Malaysia. Soccer usually gets the most attention from bookmakers, but you can bet on lots of other sports as well, like tennis, basketball, and cricket.
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• Super Eagles Face Injury Crisis Ahead World Cup Qualifiers

  14-05-2024 12:58 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George face a major injury crisis ahead of his side's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin.
  A number of the team's regular stars are currently injured and could miss both games.
  Napoli forward Victor Osimhen is currently nursing a muscle injury.
  Osimhen underwent recovery work at the Partenopei's Konami Training Centre on Monday.
  The 23-year-old is doubtful for Francesco Calzona's trip to Fiorentina this weekend.
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• Best Betting Sites Not On BetStop – Top Non-BetStop Bookmakers

  14-05-2024 11:01 via completesports.com
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• I’ll Be Leaving AC Milan This Summer  –Giroud

  14-05-2024 10:59 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud has confirmed that he will be leaving the club this summer.
  The 37-year-old striker lifted the Serie A title in 2021-22 and has scored 48 goals and made 20 assists in 130 appearances for the Italian club. 
  It is expected that he will join his international teammate Hugo Lloris at Los Angeles FC.
  However, in a chat with Milan TV, Giroud stated that he gave everything while playing for AC Milan.
   
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• MyStake Sister Sites – MyStake Sister Casinos And Alternatives

  14-05-2024 10:48 via completesports.com
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• Missing Qatar 2022 World Cup Ticket Still Fresh In Our Minds —Awoniyi

  14-05-2024 10:00 via completesports.com
  Taiwo Awoniyi has said that missing out on qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup is still fresh in the minds of the Super Eagles players.
  The Eagles were edged out by rivals Black Stars of Ghana following a 1-1 draw in Abuja in the second leg. The first leg in Kumasi ended 0-0.
  In the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Eagles are third on two points, after drawing their opening two games with Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
  They will resume the qualifiers in June against South Africa in Uyo before
  
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• Finidi Denies Discord With Super Eagles Stars

  14-05-2024 09:46 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George claimed he has acordial relationship with Super Eagles players.
  Finidi reportedly had a disagreement with the duo of Ademola Lookman and Sadiq Umar over playing time during the last international break when he was in temporary charge of the Super Eagles.
  The 53-year-old insisted that he get along well with the country's top stars.
  "I have been with the team for 20 months, I have always had a cordial relationship with all the players as an assistant coach,&
  
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• AFCON 2025 Set To Hold In December

  14-05-2024 08:31 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to move the next Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco to DecemberAccording to reports from Egyptian journalist H. Amir, on his +90 Sports Show, via Sports World Ghana, CAF has discarded the initial plans of hosting the tournament in July 2025 for December 2025.
  It was gathered that the football body, initially, chose to host the 2025 tournament in the summerBut the tournament was going to clash with the newly expanded 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
  
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• Super Falcons’ Nnadozie Wins Another Award In France

  14-05-2024 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Chiamaka Nnadozie has the National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) award for the best goalkeeper in the French Women's League.
  The 23-year-old is the first African nay Nigerian to win the award.
  The Super Falcons shot stopper was recognised for her mesmerizing performance for Paris FC this season.
  Nnadozie beat Olympic Lyon'sChristiane Endler, Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG, FC Fleury’s Chloe N’Gazi and Kinga Szemik of Stade de Reims to the individual accolade.
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• Palmer Is A Replica Of Messi –Lineker

  14-05-2024 08:06 via completesports.com
  Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker has described Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer as a brilliant player who possesses the same passing quality as Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.
  Lineker stated this on the backdrop of Palmer's sublime pass to Mykhailo Mudryk that produced the Blues opening goal against Nottingham Forest.
   
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  Recall that Chelsea won the game 3-2 on Saturday to brighten their chances of qualifying for Europe.
  
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• Osimhen Remains Chelsea’s Top Priority —Romano

  14-05-2024 07:41 via completesports.com
  
  Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has disclosed that Chelsea have made Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen their top priority in the summer transfer window.
  Recall that the Nigerian international was on the wish list of the London club at the start of the January transfer window, but his commitment to Napoli slowed down the move.
   
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• Olofinjana Faults NFF One-Year Contract For Finidi

  13-05-2024 20:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Seyi Olofinjana has faulted the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation (MFF) to offer Super Eagles coach George Finidi a one-year contract.
  Recall that Finidi was officially unveiled on Monday and will take over from Jose Peseiro, who left the job after taking the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
   
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• Boniface Nominated For Bundesliga Rookie Of The Season Award

  13-05-2024 20:21 via completesports.com
  Victor Boniface is in contention for Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award, reports Completesports.com.
  The Nigeria international enjoyed a successful debut campaign for Bayer Leverkusen.
  Boniface won the Rookie award for four consecutive months earlier in the campaign.
  The 24-year-old also won the Bundesliga Player of the Month once.
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  The forward hss already been named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season
  
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• Chess Heights Oyo, Lagos Monthly Tournaments Crown Champions, Unveil New Talents

  13-05-2024 19:34 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria's Chess Heights Monthly tournament series continues to captivate audiences nationwide, with the recent Chess Heights Oyo Monthly Tournament marking its 5th consecutive month of success.Held on Saturday, May 4th, in Ibadan, Oyo State, the event showcased both seasoned players and fresh talent, including a groundbreaking debut from 9-year-old Adaora Nduji, the youngest and first female player to feature in this month's competition.
  In addition to Adaora, the tournament welcomed newcomers
  
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• Boxer Dies After Collapsing Inside Ring During Professional Debut

  13-05-2024 19:09 via completesports.com
  
  A London-based boxer Sherif Lawal has died after he collapsed in the ring during his professional debut on Sunday.
  According to BBC Sport, Lawal was knocked down by Portuguese opponent Malam Varela in the fourth round of a middleweight bout at Harrow Leisure Centre.
  The 29-year-old received treatment from paramedics at the scene and was taken to hospital but later pronounced dead.
  The British Boxing Board of Control said in a statement: "Condolences to the family of Sherif Lawal following his t
  
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• Gov Abiodun Hails Amusan’s Outstanding Performance In Jamaica Invitational

  13-05-2024 19:02 via completesports.com
  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed World record holder, Tobi Amusan, for emerging as the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year after running a blistering 12.40s to win the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston.
  In a statement issued on Monday, the Governor emphasized that her achievement has brought pride and honor not only to Ogun State but to Nigeria as a whole.
   
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• Guler, Ceballos Deserve More Playing Time –Ancelotti

  13-05-2024 17:49 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that the duo of Arda Güler and Dani Ceballos deserve more playing time with the team.
  Recall that Guler and Ceballos have had limited minutes on the field of play for Real Madrid this season due to injuries.
  However, the Italian tactician, in a chat with AS, stated that in subsequent games they will be given time to impress.
   
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• Portuguese Club To Sanction Super Eagles Star For Using Phone On Subs’ Bench

  13-05-2024 17:36 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali faces serious sanctions by Portuguese SuperLiga side, Chaves after he was caught using his phone while on the substitutes' bench.
  Nwakali started Chaves' league clash withFamalicao last weekend but was replaced at half time by Guima.
  Chaves lost the keenly contested encounter 1-0 with Gustavo Sa scoring the decisive goal for the visitors in first half stoppage time.
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