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• World Cup: 2 countries make quarter final first time in history

  08-07-2026 09:35 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced another historic milestone, with Norway and Morocco reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history.Norway secured a place in the last eight after a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Round of 16.
  The achievement marks the country’s maiden appearance in the World Cup quarter-finals and represents one of the biggest surprises of the tournament so far.Morocco also made history by advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time.
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• FBI Investigates Argentina FA Over Alleged Money Laundering

  08-07-2026 18:43 via completesports.com
  
  The Argentina Football Association (AFA) is under investigation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged involvement in money laundering. This is according to Argentine newspaper La Nacion (via talkSPORT) WBO stated that the FBI’s investigation, which preliminarily began during 2025, has already begun to gather information by taking testimonies of the financial operations [...]
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• France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup

  08-07-2026 18:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps revealed Wednesday that an appeal against a yellow card shown to Michael Olise in the World Cup last-16 win over Paraguay had been rejected by FIFA.Olise, who has been one of the tournament’s standout stars, was booked in the final minutes of the bad-tempered clash against Paraguay in Philadelphia after an altercation with Matias Galarza.“The yellow card has not changed. We were notified by FIFA this morning, it has been maintained,” Deschamps tol
  
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• China Invitational: Golden Eaglets Suffer 4-2 Defeat To Australia

  08-07-2026 18:21 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets suffered a 4-2 defeat to Australia in their second match at the Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in China on Wednesday. The result condemned the five-time FIFA U-17 World Cup champions to a second successive defeat in the competition after they lost 3-2 to Tanzania in their opening fixture. Uwejamomere Eboboritse’s side have now [...]
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• Henderson rejoins England’s World Cup squad after surgery on broken arm

  08-07-2026 17:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEngland midfielder Jordan Henderson has rejoined the squad after undergoing surgery on the broken arm he suffered while celebrating England’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Mexico.According to Reuters, the 36-year-old returned to England’s base in Kansas City after undergoing an operation following the freak injury sustained during Sunday’s 3-2 win at Estadio Azteca.Henderson slipped while climbing over the advertising barrier during the post-matc
  
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• Messi headlines MLS All-Star Game roster featuring 13 FIFA World Cup stars

  08-07-2026 17:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLionel Messi will headline the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Game after being named among 13 FIFA World Cup players selected for the showcase event.According to Reuters, MLS announced on Wednesday that players from eight countries who featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup made the All-Star roster, with Matt Freese and Petar Musa joining Argentina captain Messi in the squad.The United States has the highest representation with four World Cup players, followed by Arge
  
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• Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Putellas joins London City

  08-07-2026 17:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeWomen’s Super League club London City Lionesses have completed the landmark signing of two-time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner Alexia Putellas, in what is being widely described as one of the biggest and most historic transfers in WSL history.The Spain international signed a three-year contract after leaving FC Barcelona Femení, ending a glittering 14-year spell during which she won 38 major trophies, including 10 league titles and four UEFA Women&rsqu
  
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• Ex-Arsenal Defender: Alonso Needs Time To Turn Chelsea Around

  08-07-2026 17:22 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has disclosed that Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso must be given more time to implement his tactics on the team. After a turbulent 2025/26 campaign that saw the Blues slip to ninth and miss out on European football, the hierarchy views Alonso as the ideal figure to establish a winning culture [...]
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• FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed

  08-07-2026 17:20 via vanguardngr.com
  
  FIFA has launched a probe into alleged racist insults directed at the streamer known as IShowSpeed at last week’s World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.The global football body said in a post Tuesday on X that it was “made aware of an incident involving a supporter and #IShowSpeed at Miami Stadium during the Argentina vs Cabo Verde match on 3 July 2026 and immediately initiated an investigation.”The African-American streamer, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, ha
  
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• Jorge Jesus leading candidate to replace Martinez as Portugal coach — Reports

  08-07-2026 16:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeVeteran Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Roberto Martínez as Portugal’s head coach following the Spaniard’s departure, according to local reports.According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, a claim also reported by ESPN, the Portuguese Football Federation wants to appoint a new coach before the end of the week, with the 71-year-old Jesus its preferred choice to lead the national team through the 2030 FIFA World
  
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• World Cup 2026: All Players Are Healthy Now –Norway Doctor Gives Update After Sickness Bug Plagues Squad

  08-07-2026 16:47 via completesports.com
  
  The Norwegian team doctor has officially dismissed concerns regarding a recent sickness bug that swept through the squad ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against England. He confirmed to Nettavisen that all the players are healthy now as the team prepares for the highly anticipated clash in Miami. Read Also:World Cup 2026: ‘He’s [...]
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• Portugal officially confirm Roberto Martinez’s departure as head coach

  08-07-2026 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe Portuguese Football Federation has officially confirmed the departure of national team head coach Roberto Martínez following the expiry of his contract.According to Reuters, the Portuguese federation announced on Wednesday that it had formally ended its contractual relationship with Martinez and his coaching staff, two days after the Spaniard revealed he would step down following Portugal’s FIFA World Cup exit.“The Portuguese Football Federation annou
  
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• Photos: Most memorable moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far

  08-07-2026 15:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has lived up to every expectation, delivering unforgettable drama, stunning upsets, emotional farewells and moments that will be talked about for years to come.From Lionel Messi’s latest masterpiece to the emergence of unlikely heroes, controversial VAR decisions and hilarious off-field incidents, the tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico has produced no shortage of iconic images.Here are some of the most memorable moments of the World Cup so far.M
  
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• Trabzonspor Line Up Move For Super Eagles Forward

  08-07-2026 15:32 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor have reportedly identified Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare as a potential attacking reinforcement ahead of the 2026/27 season. The Black Sea Storm are in the market for a new centre-forward following the departure of Felipe Augusto to Russian Premier League side Zenit St. Petersburg, with Arokodare emerging as one of the club’s leading targets. According [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 113: Argentina Dramatic Victory Over Egypt

  08-07-2026 14:48 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina were yesterday given another almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. The reigning world champions, sent to extra time by Cape Verde in the last round, had looked set for a shock exit against the Pharaohs, who led 2-0 [...]
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• Swiss party into the night after reaching World Cup quarter-finals

  08-07-2026 14:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Wednesday hailed Switzerland’s “historic” achievement in reaching the football World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Vancouver on Tuesday, setting up a last-eight clash with defending champions Argentina on Saturday in Kansas City.For viewers in the Alpine nation, the last-16 match in Canada finished shortly before 1:00am on Wednesday, it triggering car horns, c
  
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• Dalic quits after ‘incredible era’ as Croatia coach

  08-07-2026 14:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Croatia’s most successful football coach, Zlatko Dalic, resigned on Wednesday, ending a tenure that included taking the team to the 2018 World Cup final.“As much as I still feel the ambition and desire to achieve new successes with Croatia, I feel that this is the right moment to bring this incredible era to a close,” he said in a statement.“I am leaving with a full heart and proud that I have made my contribution to the greatest achievements in the history of Croatian f
  
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• World Cup: Bellingham, Hakimi, Rice among 17 players at risk of suspension

  08-07-2026 13:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Seventeen players will head into this week’s World Cup quarter-finals knowing that another yellow card will rule them out of a potential semi-final.
  Players who receive a second booking of the tournament during the last-eight fixtures will serve a one-match suspension, putting their participation in the semi-finals at risk if their teams advance.
  Among those walking the disciplinary tightrope are Morocco’s Issa Diop, Achraf Hakimi, Redouane Halhal and Bilal El Khannouss.
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• 10 players who could decide the World Cup quarter-finals

  08-07-2026 12:51 via vanguardngr.com
  
  With just eight teams remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the quarter-finals are expected to be decided by moments of individual brilliance.
  From experienced superstars to emerging talents, these players have the quality to turn tight contests in their team’s favour.
  The last eight features France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and SwitzerlandKylian Mbappé (France)
  France’s captain remains one of the tournament’s biggest threats. His pace, movemen
  
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• NPFL: Kwara United Coach Ashifat Outlines Plans For New Season

  08-07-2026 12:16 via completesports.com
  
  Kwara United head coach Ashifat Suleiman has outlined the club’s transfer strategy for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, revealing plans to strengthen his squad during the ongoing off-season recruitment drive. Ashifat disclosed that Kwara United plan to sign 10 new players as part of efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of the [...]
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• How Traditional Skill Games Keep Finding New Fans On Mobile

  08-07-2026 11:46 via completesports.com
  
  Digital entertainment moves fast, and most of the attention goes to the loudest products. Massive open worlds. Photorealistic graphics. Games that cost as much to make as a Hollywood film. Some of the most durable success stories in this business have nothing to do with spectacle. They belong to the older, quieter category of skill-based [...]
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• Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial World Cup exit

  08-07-2026 11:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup.“Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier… after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave
  
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• EPL: Arbeloa lands Fulham job on three-year deal

  08-07-2026 11:37 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Real Madrid manger Álvaro Arbeloa has been appointed head coach of Fulham football club, signing a three-year contract with the Premier League side as they prepare for the 2026/27 season.
  The 43-year-old former Spain international replaces Marco Silva, who stepped down after guiding Fulham to an 11th-place finish last season before taking charge of Portuguese giants Benfica.
  Confirming the appointment on Wednesday, Fulham said: “The Club is delighted to announce the appointme
  
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• World Cup: Messi reveals why he broke down after Argentina’s dramatic comeback

  08-07-2026 09:58 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi has revealed that the tears he shed after his side’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt were driven by guilt over his missed penalty rather than the joy of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
  The reigning champions looked set for an early exit after falling two goals behind in their Round of 16 clash in Atlanta. Messi endured a difficult first half, missing a penalty after Egypt had taken the lead, but responded brilliantly by inspiring Arg
  
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• France v Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get under way

  08-07-2026 09:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France begin their final push towards a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster showdown as a star-studded quarter-final line-up kicks off.After a month of scintillating action that has dispelled pre-tournament anxieties over sky-high ticket prices and geopolitics, the biggest, boldest and most logistically complex World Cup ever staged has been whittled down to eight teams.France, who have emerged as the outstanding team of the tournament after a series of
  
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• Former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa named Fulham manager

  08-07-2026 09:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been appointed manager of English Premier League side Fulham, the club announced on Wednesday.The 43-year-old former defender — a member of Spain’s 2010 World Cup-winning squad — signed a three-year contract.“The Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new Head Coach of Fulham,” Fulham said in a statement.Arbeloa enjoyed a highly-successful career as a player at Real, winning the Champions L
  
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• Nigerian Defender Joins FC Basel On Four-Year Contract

  08-07-2026 09:41 via completesports.com
  
  Switzerland topflight club FC Basel have announced the signing of Nigerian defender Victory Akpe on a four-year deal. Basel announced the signing of Akpe on their X handle on Tuesday. The club, in a statement, wrote:”FC Basel 1893 signs the Nigerian center-back Akpe Victory. The 19-year-old transfers from the Hungarian first-division club Zalaegerszegi TE FC [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Why I cried after Argentina defeated Egypt – Messi

  08-07-2026 09:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Argentina captain Lionel Messi has explained why he broke down in tears after his side secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The South American champions mounted a stunning comeback after falling two goals behind during Tuesday night’s Round of 16 clash.Egypt took the lead through Nasser Ibrahim before Messi failed to convert a penalty, with his spot-kick saved. The miss was his second unsuccessful penalty of the tournament.Mostaf
  
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• Messi Sets Unwanted World Cup Record In Argentina’s Dramatic Comeback Win Against Egypt

  08-07-2026 08:48 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi became the first player in World Cup history to miss two penalties during normal time in a single edition of the tournament, Yahoo Sports reports. How Messi Set Unwanted World Cup Record Messi set the record after seeing his spot-kick saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir in Argentina’s Round of 16 clash at [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt Star Ziko Laments Defeat To Argentina

  08-07-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko has backed head coach Hossam Hassan’s claims that the 2026 FIFA World Cup is being “directed towards Argentina” after the Pharaohs’ dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 defeat to the reigning champions. The North Africans looked on course for one of the tournament’s biggest upsets after taking a commanding 2-0 lead with [...]
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