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• World Cup 2026: Palmer’s Creativity Would Have Unlock Ghana’s Tight Defence –Carragher

  24-06-2026 17:34 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel for omitting Cole Palmer from the squad, stating that the team lacks a magician to break down Ghana in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 game. Tuchel left Palmer at home due to his club form and fitness. With Palmer unavailable, England’s bench relies heavily on [...]
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• World Cup: Bosnia defeat Qatar 3-1, keep qualification hopes alive

  24-06-2026 23:31 via thesun.ng
  
  Bosnia and Herzegovina kept their World Cup hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Qatar in their final Group B match on Wednesday, but must now wait to learn whether they will qualify for the knockout stage as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams.
  The Bosnians finished on four points, level with Canada, but settled for third place due to an inferior head-to-head record. Qatar ended their campaign bottom of the group with just one point.
  Teenage midfielder Kerim Alajbegovic gave Bo
  
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• World Cup 2026: England Must Ignore Outside Criticism –Eze

  24-06-2026 23:11 via completesports.com
  
  England midfielder Eberechi Eze has urged his teammates to ignore outside criticism following their frustrating goalless draw with Ghana at the World Cup 2026. The stalemate leaves England’s Group L dynamics open. However, Eze insists the mentality remains completely focused on winning their upcoming clash against Panama in New Jersey to secure the top spot [...]
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• World Cup: Switzerland top Group B, Canada advance despite defeat

  24-06-2026 23:10 via thesun.ng
  
  Switzerland secured top place in Group B at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating co-hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver on Wednesday, while Bosnia and Herzegovina kept their qualification hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Qatar.
  The Swiss side produced a dominant second-half display at BC Place Stadium, with Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scoring within 11 minutes into the second half to put Murat Yakin’s men in control of the decisive group-stage encounter.
  After a goalless first half, Va
  
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• Cucurella Urges Chelsea Star To Join Him At Real Madrid

  24-06-2026 21:46 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid star Marc Cucurella has urged old Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez to join him at the Bernabeu. Cucurella, 27, has signed a six-year deal with Jose Mourinho‘s men after Madrid agreed a £51.8million deal for his signature. And the ex-Brighton man now hopes wantaway star Fernandez to follow in his footsteps and said he [...]
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• Paraguay Lodges Complaint With FIFA After Bellingham Escapes Red Card For Covering Mouth While Speaking To Opponent

  24-06-2026 21:12 via completesports.com
  
  Paraguay have lodged an official complaint with FIFA after Jude Bellingham escaped a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent. Paraguayan star Miguel Almiron became the first player ever to be sent off for the offence during his nation’s narrow win over Turkey at the World Cup. Ahead of the tournament, [...]
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• World Cup: Anyone who loves football has to admire Messi – Rivaldo

  24-06-2026 20:19 via thesun.ng
  
  More praise has continued to trail Lionel Messi’s perfect start to the current World Cup campaign, with the latest coming from Brazilian legend, Rivaldo.
  Messi, who clocked 39 today, grabbed a brace as Argentina saw off Austria 2-0 in their second Group J clash on Monday, becoming the highest goalscorer in World Cup history.
  On June 17, the eight-time Ballon d’Or announced his arrival at the tournament in emphatic fashion, scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 thrashing of Alg
  
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• NPFL: Abd’Allah Appointed New Ranchers Bees Head Coach

  24-06-2026 20:12 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL , newcomers Ranchers Bees have appointed Usman Abd’Allah as their new head coach, reports Completesports.com reports. Abd’Allah has signed a two-year contract with the Kaduna-based club ahead of the 2025/26 NPFL season. The 51-year-old returns to the dugout after a brief stint with Remo Stars last season, where he [...]
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• Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants

  24-06-2026 19:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.“Every athlete at the Olympic Games will be eligible for a new $10,000 (8,800 euros) ‘Fit for the Future Olympian Grant’,” said the IOC on its website, adding that the total fund would be worth $140mn for each four-year Olympic cycle.“All Olympians, no matt
  
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• World Cup 2026: South Africa Fired Up For Crucial Korea Clash — Broos

  24-06-2026 18:42 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says his players are fully motivated ahead of their crucial Group A clash against Korea Republic. Bafana Bafana are aiming to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. Broos’ side will face Korea at the Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, knowing [...]
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• I Won’t Retire From Football After World Cup 2026 –Messi

  24-06-2026 18:23 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina star Lionel Messi has reiterated that he won’t be retiring immediately after the FIFA World Cup 2026. Silencing retirement rumours, he has stated that he will keep playing as long as he feels physically good, can contribute to the team, and continues to enjoy the sport. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Palmer’s Creativity Would Have [...]
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• Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon –Ex-Coach

  24-06-2026 18:01 via completesports.com
  
  Serena Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci has disclosed that he doesn’t believe the tennis star has the stamina to win seven consecutive matches and claim the Wimbledon singles title. The 44-year-old legend, who retired initially in 2022, recently made her return to professional tennis in doubles and has played two matches so far. Serena received [...]
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• Ronaldo Snubs Question About Messi After Opening World Cup Goals Account With Brace Against Uzbekistan

  24-06-2026 17:03 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo refused to be drawn into a conversation about long-time rival Lionel Messi, talkSPORT reports. The Portugal forward shrugged off days of widespread criticism by scoring twice in his nation’s 5-0 group win over Uzbekistan to open his goal account in North America. While talk about the Golden Boot race dominated football fan chats, [...]
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• World Cup: Miroslav Klose reacts to Lionel Messi breaking goalscoring record

  24-06-2026 16:49 via thesun.ng
  
  Former World Cup record goalscorer, Miroslav Klose has praised Lionel Messi as “the best footballer of all time” after the Argentine captain surpassed his long-standing feat.
  The Germany ex-international, who held the record with 16 goals until this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, reacted after Messi netted a brace against Austria to reach 18 career World Cup goals.
  Speaking to Süddeutsche Zeitung, Klose said he expected Messi to equal the reco
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Goalie Asare Savours Clean Sheet Against England

  24-06-2026 16:48 via completesports.com
  Benjamin Asare expressed his delight after helping Ghana earn a valuable point against England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L encounter. The goalkeeper delivered an outstanding performance as the Black Stars frustrated Thomas Tuchel’s side, securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium. Asare made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet [...]
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• 2026/27 NPFL champions to get ₦1bn prize money — NSC

  24-06-2026 13:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1 billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football.Shehu Dikko, the chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), stated this while addressing newsmen after a high-level strategic meeting of the commission and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday at the National Sports Commission Headquarters in Abuja.Dikko, who also disclosed a series of landmark
  
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Must Bounce Back From Colombia Setback — Desabre

  24-06-2026 13:30 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has said it is important for the Leopards to move on from the defeat to Colombia. The Leopards fell 1-0 to the South Americans in their second Group K game at Guadalajara Stadium. The first half largely belonged to Colombia, who were thwarted by DR Congo’s goalkeeper [...]
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• Infantino: Trump Will Attend World Cup 2026 Final

  24-06-2026 13:27 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Infantino stated that both of them will watch the match together and jointly present the trophy to the winning team. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go [...]
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• World Cup: Doku returns to Belgium camp after son’s birth

  24-06-2026 11:52 via thesun.ng
  
  Belgium winger and Manchester City star, Jérémy Doku, has rejoined the national team’s training camp in Seattle after briefly leaving the squad to be present for the birth of his first child.
  The 24-year-old returned to the United States on Wednesday following a short stay in London with his family after the arrival of his son, Praise. His return was confirmed by the Belgian Football Federation through a video shared on its official channels.
  Doku had been absent from Belgium
  
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• NPFL: Enyimba Hotshot Chidera Reflects On Breakthrough Season

  24-06-2026 10:58 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba youngster, Chidera Michael, has reflected on his first season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), where he emerged as the People’s Elephant’s highest goalscorer and concluded that he was grateful to God and pleased with his achievement, Completesports.com reports. Chidera joined the two-time African champions from Ozalla Football Academy, Onitsha, prior to the [...]
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• World Cup: France coach Didier Deschamps loses mum, to miss Norway clash

  24-06-2026 10:41 via thesun.ng
  
  France coach, Didier Deschamps will miss his team’s final 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Norway following the death of his mother.
  The French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Tuesday that Deschamps learned of his mother’s passing that morning and has returned to France to attend her funeral.
  Deschamps, 57, will not be on the touchline for Friday’s game in Boston.
  Long-time assistant coach Guy Stephan will take charge of the team in his absence.
  The FFF issued a
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Morocco vs Haiti match

  24-06-2026 10:31 via thesun.ng
  
  Morocco and Haiti meet in their final Group C fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night, with the Atlas Lions aiming to secure a place in the Round of 32.
  Morocco also aim to potentially finish above Brazil, while Haiti will be playing for pride and a historic first point of the tournament.
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  The game will be played at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, United States, with kick-off scheduled for 11 pm in Nigeria. It is the first senior competitive meeting between the two countri
  
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• Nigerian Players Who Dominated Europe | Super Eagles Stars In Top Form 2026

  24-06-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian footballers are making a huge impact across Europe’s top leagues this season. From Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey in the Premier League to Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella, and more, we break down the performances of Super Eagles stars and what their club form means for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Scotland vs Brazil match

  24-06-2026 09:51 via thesun.ng
  
  Scotland and Brazil will meet in a decisive Group C encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both teams still chasing a place in the Round of 32.
  The match comes at the end of a tightly contested group campaign. Brazil enter the fixture needing a positive result to secure qualification, while Scotland know victory could seal one of the biggest achievements in their recent football history.
  Brazil opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco before defeating Haiti 2-0 in their second m
  
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• World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go All Out For Victory Against Switzerland –Marsch

  24-06-2026 09:46 via completesports.com
  
  Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has disclosed that he’s targeting a win against Switzerland in their final World Cup Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver to secure the top spot in the group and keep his team playing on home soil. Canada currently sits at the top of Group B with 4 points. [...]
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• Danjuma Confident Nasarawa Amazons Will Reach President Federation Cup Final

  24-06-2026 09:10 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa Amazons head coach Chris Danjuma is optimistic his side will secure a place in the final of the women’s President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Lafia club will face Sunshine Queens in the semi-final of this year’s edition of the competition at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Wednesday (today). Danjuma’s side defeated current [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Seven countries seal Round of 32 qualification

  24-06-2026 09:05 via thesun.ng
  
  At least seven countries have advanced to the Round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup competition.
  They include Colombia, Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.
  Colombia became the latest country to qualify for the knockout stage, defeating DR Congo in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
  A second half goal from Daniel Muñoz gave Colombia a 1-0 against DR Congo.
  They now top Group K with six points, and are ahead of Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan.
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• World Cup 2026: Deschamps To Miss France’s Final Group Game Following Death Of Mother

  24-06-2026 08:44 via completesports.com
  France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side’s final World Cup group game following the death of his mother. According to BBC Sport the French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the sad news. Deschamps, 57, learned of his mother’s passing on Tuesday morning and has been given permission by FFF president Philippe Diallo to fly [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Defender Spence Snubs Partey During Pre-match Handshakes

  24-06-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Djed Spence snubbed Thomas Partey during the pre-match handshakes ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Ghana, The Sun reports. The 33-year-old ex-Arsenal midfielder, who is currently facing a criminal trial and several rape charges, walked past Spence as the Spurs defender stared ahead and kept his hands down. It comes after Partey was refused [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Hold Me Responsible For Uzbekistan’s Heavy Loss To Portugal –Cannavaro

  24-06-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro has disclosed that he will take responsibility for his team’s crushing 5-0 loss to Portugal in their second Group K match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston, Texas. Cannavaro defended his players’ efforts, blaming himself for the tactical approach and mistakes in the heavy loss. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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