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• World Cup: Argentina sensed England’s doubts before dramatic comeback – Scaloni

  16-07-2026 11:36 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said his players recognised a shift in England’s confidence after the Three Lions took the lead, insisting the defending champions seized the moment to complete a dramatic 2-1 comeback and book a place in the FIFA World Cup final.
  England appeared to be on course for their first men’s World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired Thomas Tuchel’s side ahead in the second half. However, Argentina responded through a stunning lon
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Morocco Edge Out Resolute Algeria 1-0 In Second Group Match

  31-07-2026 00:41 via completesports.com
  
  Hosts Morocco secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Algeria in a fiercely contested North African derby in their second Group A game of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Thursday night. Morocco were made to work hard for the three points, as they came up against a disciplined Algerian side that frustrated them [...]
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• Glasgow 2026: Amusan Claims Bronze In Women’s 100m Hurdles Final

  30-07-2026 23:55 via completesports.com
  
  Tobi Amusan has failed to defend her women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG). The world record holder struggled to execute her race efficiently, finishing third after clocking 12.60 seconds at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, on Thursday evening. Amusan had little problem coming off the blocks. But right after the first [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Can Bounce Back After Shock Malawi Defeat — Aisha Falode

  30-07-2026 23:31 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee member and FIFA Media Committee member Aisha Falode has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the Super Falcons following their stunning 3-2 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi in their opening Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Completesports.com reports. The disappointing result has [...]
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• Real Madrid sign Levante striker Espi for €25m

  30-07-2026 23:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Real Madrid swooped to sign striker Carlos Espi from Levante on Thursday for a reported 25 million euro ($29m) fee.The 21-year-old had been linked with several Premier League sides but record 15-time European champions Madrid pounced, with Gonzalo Garcia likely to leave for Fulham.“(Espi) will join our club for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031,” said Madrid in a statement.Espi scored 11 goals in La Liga last season in 25 top-flight appearances.The striker is the fifth sign
  
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• Brazil lost World Cup during hydration break — Ancelotti

  30-07-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBrazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that a tactical decision he made during the second-half hydration break in his side’s Round of 16 defeat to Norway proved decisive in the Selecao’s shock exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Brazil were level at 0-0 when play was paused for the mandatory cooling break, but the five-time champions went on to concede twice to Erling Haaland before crashing out 2-1 — their earliest World Cup elimination since 1990.R
  
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• CONCACAF rejects FIFA World Cup stake sale proposal

  30-07-2026 22:12 via thesun.ng
  
  The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has rejected FIFA’s controversial proposal to sell minority stakes in its flagship competitions, dealing another setback to President Gianni Infantino’s ambitious plan to commercialise the governing body’s premier tournaments.
  The decision was reached during a meeting of CONCACAF and its 41 member associations on Thursday, although the confederation stopped short of following UEFA’s
  
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• All 41 Concacaf countries reject FIFA’s proposal to sell World Cup stakes

  30-07-2026 21:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) has formally rejected FIFA’s proposal to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup to private investors, becoming the latest football body to oppose the plan.The decision was reached after representatives of all 41 Concacaf member associations met on Thursday to deliberate on the proposal.According to reports, the meeting exposed growing unease among member nations over FIFA’s leadership under presiden
  
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• Glasgow 2026: Enekwechi Wins Shot Put Gold

  30-07-2026 21:48 via completesports.com
  
  Chukwuebuka Enekwechi won Team Nigeria’s eighth gold medal with victory in the men’s shot put final. The African record holder produced a best throw of 21.07m to finish ahead of New Zealand’s Tom Walsh, who won silver with 21.03m, while England’s Scott Lincoln claimed bronze with a throw of 20.99m. The victory adds another chapter [...]
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• UEFA boycott: Reactions as England, Germany, Norway reject FIFA World Cup plans

  30-07-2026 21:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEurope’s leading football associations have rallied behind UEFA’s decision to boycott FIFA competitions if the world governing body proceeds with plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup to private investors.The strong reactions followed UEFA’s unanimous vote on Thursday to oppose FIFA’s controversial proposal, with several national football associations warning they would withdraw from FIFA tournaments unless the governin
  
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• Enekwechi makes history with Nigeria’s first-ever Commonwealth Games shot put gold

  30-07-2026 21:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian athlete Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has etched his name into the history books after becoming the country’s first-ever Commonwealth Games men’s shot put champion.The African record holder secured the gold medal with a winning throw of 21.07 metres, marking a landmark achievement for Nigerian athletics at the Games.Enekwechi’s triumph also represents a significant improvement on his previous Commonwealth Games outing, having claimed the silver medal at the 2018 edition.
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• NPFL: 3SC, Oyo Pillar Of Sports Foundation To Honour Club Legends on Home Matchdays

  30-07-2026 20:50 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will honour and celebrate its legends on home matchdays when the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season kicks off next month, August, Completesports.com reports. 3SC Partners Pillar of Sports Foundation to Celebrate Club Icons In a landmark move to preserve the club’s rich heritage, the management of Shooting Stars [...]
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• John Stones joins Inter Milan on free transfer

  30-07-2026 20:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  England centre-back John Stones has joined Inter Milan on a free transfer after spending 10 years with Manchester City, the Italian champions announced on Thursday.The 32-year-old left City when his contract expired at the end of last month, while playing for England at the World Cup where he helped them to a third-placed finish.Stones has signed a two-year deal with Inter, a club statement said.He played five times for England at the recent World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, ma
  
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• I’m Not Afraid Of Competing For A Place With Yamal At Barca –Adeyemi

  30-07-2026 20:35 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona’s new signing Karim Adeyemi has disclosed that he is not afraid of competition with Lamine Yamal. The 24-year-old Germany international, who joined Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract until June 2031, is expected to make his unofficial debut in Friday’s pre-season friendly against Birmingham City. Read Also:WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles [...]
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• Sevilla Exclude Ejuke From Pre-Season Friendlies As Exit Looms

  30-07-2026 20:17 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Chidera Ejuke has been left out of Sevilla pre-season friendlies so as to sort out his future. According to Spanish outlet AS, Ejuke has continued to train with Sevilla’s first team, but has been left out of the club’s pre-season friendlies in a bid to expedite his departure this summer. The tricky [...]
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• UEFA backs Nasser Al-Khelaifi to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency

  30-07-2026 19:38 via thesun.ng
  
  European football leaders are exploring the possibility of persuading Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to challenge FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year’s presidential election, as opposition to FIFA’s proposed Forward Enterprise project continues to gather momentum.
  According to The Telegraph, influential figures within European football believe the Qatari businessman is the strongest candidate capable of mounting a credible challenge to Infantino, whose cont
  
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• Brazil to face India for first time in October 3 friendly

  30-07-2026 19:32 via vanguardngr.com
  
  India will host five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in a historic international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on October 3, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced.The encounter will mark the first-ever meeting between the two nations in men’s international football and is expected to be one of the biggest fixtures in Indian football history.Brazil, currently ranked fifth in the FIFA World Rankings, will become the highest-ranked opposi
  
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• NFF Reschedules Elective Congress For September 27

  30-07-2026 19:29 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation,NFF, has officially rescheduled its 2026 Elective Congress from Saturday, September 26, to Sunday, September 27, in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The decision was ratified during an extraordinary virtual General Assembly held on Wednesday. The Elective Congress will usher in a new Executive Committee that will oversee the affairs of Nigerian [...]
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• UEFA threatens World Cup boycott if FIFA pushes private investor proposal

  30-07-2026 18:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  European football’s governing body UEFA said Thursday it would boycott the World Cup should FIFA press ahead with its private investor plan.Read Also: Ancelotti ends Brazil careers of Casemiro, Danilo after Neymar retirement“No UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its governance or competit
  
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Beat Togo To Reach Semi-Finals

  30-07-2026 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the semi-finals of the WAFU B U-20 Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Togo’s Sparrow Hawks in Yamoussoukro on Thursday. The Flying Eagles maintained their perfect start to the tournament, making it two wins from two matches after their opening 4-2 victory over Ghana. The [...]
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• European Nations Agree To Boycott World Cups Over FIFA’s Private Investment Plans

  30-07-2026 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  UEFA will boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with his proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup, Sky Sports reports. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of all UEFA’s 55 member associations on Thursday afternoon. In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, UEFA said: “We unanimously and unequivocally [...]
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• Arsenal close in on £80m move for Newcastle captain Guimaraes – Reports

  30-07-2026 18:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyePremier League champions Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with reports indicating growing confidence that a deal could be completed in the coming days.According to BBC Sport, there is increasing expectation that the Brazil midfielder will complete a move to the Emirates this summer after making it clear he wants to join Mikel Arteta’s side.The Gunners have tracked the 28-year-old throughout the transfer window and are
  
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• UEFA to boycott FIFA World Cup over Infantino’s plan to sell stakes

  30-07-2026 18:02 via thesun.ng
  
  The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has voted unanimously to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups, if FIFA proceeds with President Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal to sell minority stakes in its commercial operations to private investors.
  According to the BBC, the decision was reached during an emergency meeting of UEFA’s 55 member associations convened after FIFA unveiled its proposed FIFA Forward Enterpri
  
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• Infantino Defends FIFA Investment Plan Amid Mounting Backlash

  30-07-2026 17:53 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended his plan to sell up to a 20% stake in a new commercial subsidiary, calling it an opportunity, not an obligation, amid intense global backlash from football confederations. Recall that the European governing body has slammed the move, stating the World Cup is not an asset to trade and [...]
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• UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if Infantino’s investment plan goes through

  30-07-2026 17:40 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEurope’s football governing body, UEFA, has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, if president Gianni Infantino proceeds with plans to sell a stake in the governing body’s tournaments to private investors.The warning followed an emergency meeting involving UEFA’s 55 member associations on Thursday, where officials unanimously opposed FIFA’s proposal to seek outside investment in competitions such as the men’s an
  
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• Why Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha could lose famous nickname at Colo-Colo

  30-07-2026 17:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeCape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, could be forced to abandon the nickname that made him a global fan favourite after completing a move to Chilean giants Colo-Colo.According to Reuters, Chilean football regulations prohibit players from wearing nicknames on the back of their jerseys, meaning the 40-year-old may have to use his real name, Josimar José Évora Dias, instead of the iconic “Vozinha” when
  
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• Glasgow 2026: Udo, Ogazi Qualify For Men’s 400m Final

  30-07-2026 17:24 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian duo Samuel Ogazi and Edidiong Udo have qualified for final of the men’s 400 metre, at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Ogazi absolutely dominated the first semifinal in a time of 44.52s, finishing well ahead of Lee Eppie of Botswana; who ran 45.26s and Jamaica’s Zandriom Barnes in 45.38s. Running from lane eight, Udo produced [...]
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• My Fight With Joshua Was Not Fixed –Prenga Replies Jordan

  30-07-2026 16:57 via completesports.com
  
  Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga has dismissed claims that his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was fixed, calling the accusations completely false and irresponsible. Prenga rejected online conspiracy theories and criticism from commentators like Simon Jordan, who questioned his sudden shift in momentum after dropping Joshua twice in the first round. Read [...]
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• Ancelotti ends Brazil careers of Casemiro, Danilo after Neymar retirement

  30-07-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBrazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that veteran trio Neymar, Casemiro and Danilo are no longer part of the Selecao’s plans as he begins rebuilding the national team around a younger generation ahead of the 2028 Copa America, according to Reuters.Speaking in an interview with Brazilian outlet ge (Globo Esporte), Ancelotti said Brazil’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign marked the end of an era for several of the country’s most influential p
  
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• Atletico Report Barcelona To Spanish FA Over Pursuit Of Alvarez

  30-07-2026 16:54 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid have reported Barcelona to the Spanish football federation (RFEF) over their perceived improper pursuit of Julian Alvarez, The Athletic reports. The complaint relates to an alleged breach of ethics between the clubs, and Barcelona are set to lodge an appeal. Alvarez is under contract with Atletico until 2030 but has been the focus [...]
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