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• World Cup: Everything to know about Argentina vs Austria match

  22-06-2026 12:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Argentina and Austria will square off in a highly anticipated Group J clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as both teams seek to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage.
  The encounter brings together the defending world champions and one of Europe’s most organised sides, with both nations entering the match after winning their opening fixtures.
  Argentina began their title defence with an impressive victory over Algeria, while Austria defeated Jordan to make an early statement i
  
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• Chelle Gets New Super Eagles Contract, To Handle U-23 Eagles

  23-06-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will remain in charge of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after an agreement was reached on a new contract. Salary Increase, NFF To Also Pay Chelle’s Assistants Dikko revealed this to journalists on Tuesday, following a meeting between officials [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Is A Role Model To Portugal –Martinez

  23-06-2026 18:47 via completesports.com
  
  Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has described Cristiano Ronaldo as a role model and an invaluable leader for the national team. Addressing the media ahead of today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Uzbekistan, the Portuguese manager defended the 41-year-old forward against critics. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Can Rival Messi, Mbappe, Haaland For Golden [...]
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• Plumptre Disowns Fake Facebook Account Accusing NFF Officials Of Demanding Bribe

  23-06-2026 17:48 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has distanced herself from a Facebook account impersonating her and making allegations that Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials demanded bribe from her. The Facebook page bearing Plumptre’s name claimed that she had been dropped from the Super Falcons squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) because she [...]
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• World Cup: I was very angry — Messi opens up on missed penalty against Austria

  23-06-2026 17:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Lionel Messi, Argentina’s captain, expressed his displeasure after missing a penalty against Austria during the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
  Messi missed a penalty against Austria in Monday’s World Cup match, but scored twice as Argentina triumphed 2-0.
  The Inter Miami attacker told the press after the game that he kicked the ball badly.
  “Today, there was a moment where I was very angry about the penalty because I missed it,” Messi said as quoted by GOAL.
  “I kicked it ve
  
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• Why Atletico Madrid Must Sell Alvarez –Agüero

  23-06-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Argentina striker Sergio Agüero has advised Atlético Madrid to sell Julián Álvarez, stating that keeping an unhappy player is detrimental to everyone. Following Álvarez’s public admission that he wants to leave the club, Agüero believes offloading the forward is the best solution for the player and the club’s locker room atmosphere. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Silva [...]
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• Barcelona sign Egypt teenager Abdelkarim

  23-06-2026 17:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona officially announced on Tuesday the permanent signing of teenage Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim, after exercising their option to buy.On loan from Al Ahly, his formative club, Abdelkarim arrived at Barca in the last January transfer window, playing the final stretch of the season with the club’s Juvenil A side (under-16 to under-18 category).He scored six goals in 11 matches, a level of performance that finally convinced the club to trigger the purchase option, with a contrac
  
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• World Cup: Watching Lionel Messi gives incredible pleasure – Declan Rice

  23-06-2026 16:15 via thesun.ng
  
  England midfielder, Declan Rice has heaped praise on Argentine captain, Lionel Messi, following the latter’s latest record in the World Cup.
  Messi grabbed a brace against Austria on Monday night to push his goal tally to 18 in the competition and become its highest goal scorer ever.
  The latest performance comes following another sterling one against Algeria in which he grabbed a hat-trick.
  The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has received praise for his performance at 39, with Rice join
  
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• Dele-Bashiru Set To Join Greek Club Aris FC

  23-06-2026 16:08 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Greek Super League side Aris FC. According to Greek outlet ATHLOS, Aris have reached an agreement with Sky Bet Championship club Watford for the transfer of the 26-year-old. The deal is reportedly worth €1.5 million, and rising to €2 million through [...]
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• Gennaro Gattuso returns to coaching with Lazio after Italy debacle

  23-06-2026 15:37 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Gennaro Gattuso will make his return to coaching with Lazio after being hired by the ailing Serie A club on Tuesday, nearly three months after his short tenure as Italy coach ended in World Cup qualification failure.“S.S. Lazio S.p.A. announces that it has appointed Mr. Gennaro Gattuso as Head Coach of the First Team,” Lazio said in a statement.Italian media report that Gattuso has signed a two-year deal with Lazio, with an annual net salary of 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million).Gattu
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mandi Hails Algeria’s Resilience In Victory Over Jordan

  23-06-2026 14:45 via completesports.com
  Algeria defender Aissa Mandi has reflected on the team’s hard-fought victory over Jordan, Completesports.com reports. The Desert Foxes came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to keep alive their hopes of a place in the next round at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Nizar Al Rashdan gave Jordan the [...]
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• World Cup: Everything to know about England vs Ghana match

  23-06-2026 14:09 via thesun.ng
  
  The Group L clash between the England national football team and the Ghana national football team is one of the biggest fixtures of Matchday Two at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Both teams began their campaigns with victories, making this a potentially decisive encounter in the race for qualification to the Round of 32.
  A win for either side would put them in a commanding position to progress.
  Match context
  England opened the tournament with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, showing their att
  
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• World Cup: Everything to know about Portugal vs Uzbekistan match

  23-06-2026 13:35 via thesun.ng
  
  Portugal and Uzbekistan lock horns in a crucial Group K encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as both sides battle for a place in the knockout stage.
  The match comes with significant stakes for both nations. Portugal opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo, while Uzbekistan suffered a 3-1 defeat to Colombia, leaving the Central Asian side under pressure heading into their second group game.
  A victory for Portugal could move them closer to qualification, while Uzbekistan need a posi
  
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• Haaland Cools Norway’s World Cup 2026 Expectations

  23-06-2026 13:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has advised fans to temper expectations regarding Norway’s chances of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite securing their first tournament qualification in 28 years and advancing to the knockout stages, the striker maintains that reaching the latter rounds alone is a massive achievement. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Can [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sarr Upbeat Senegal Will Bounce Back Against Iraq

  23-06-2026 12:11 via completesports.com
  Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr has expressed his disappointment following the Teranga Lions’ 3-2 defeat to Norway at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Pape Thiaw’s side suffered their second loss of the competition in a thrilling encounter at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. The defeat saw Norway join France in securing qualification for the Round [...]
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• Live FIFA World Cup 2026 Streaming On Android And iOS Devices

  23-06-2026 11:36 via completesports.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to attract billions of viewers from around the world. As the tournament gets closer, football fans are looking for the easiest ways to watch every match live on their smartphones and tablets. However, many viewers face common problems such as expensive subscriptions, region restrictions, poor streaming quality, and [...]
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• Warren: No Venue Yet For Joshua, Fury Fight

  23-06-2026 10:25 via completesports.com
  
  Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the venue and exact date for the highly anticipated super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are still undecided. Warren stated he personally prefers a UK venue, but Las Vegas has been heavily rumored as a strong front-runner due to the preference of the broadcaster, Netflix. Read Also:It Will [...]
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• Transfer: Julian Alvarez reveals desire to leave Atletico Madrid

  23-06-2026 10:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid’s striker, has stated his desire to leave the La Liga club.
  Alvarez was speaking to ESPN following Argentina’s 2-0 win against Austria in the 2017 World Cup.
  He said: “I don’t want to hide or act like I don’t want to be clear. I try to be honest.
  “I spoke to Atlético people and I think the best for everyone involved is for me to leave.
  “I want to fulfill my dream.”
  Some top European clubs have been linked with
  
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• World Cup 2026: I Can Rival Messi, Mbappe, Haaland For Golden Boot Award –Balogun

  23-06-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  United States striker Folarin Balogun has disclosed that he takes inspiration from elite players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland, whose consistent scoring ability he describes as inevitable. Speaking to reporters during training, Balogun admitted that he finds the prolific goal-scoring rate of the game’s top players annoying but motivating. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Six countries book Round of 32 spots

  23-06-2026 09:01 via thesun.ng
  
  At least six countries have advanced to the Round of 32 stage of the ongoing FIFA World Cup event.
  They are: Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the United States.
  Norway and France are the most recent countries to qualify for the knockout stage.
  This follows their victories against Senegal and Iraq, respectively.
  Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 as Erling Haaland scored a brace during the encounter.
  France, on the other hand, defeated Iraq 3-0 as Kylian Mbappe netted a brace for his team
  
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• World Cup 2026: We’ve Still Got A Chance To Qualify —Senegal Coach Upbeat Despite Norway Defeat

  23-06-2026 08:59 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw is upbeat that the Teranga Lions can still progress into the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite losing to Norway. After falling to a 3-1 defeat to France in their opening group match, the Senegalese were once again on the losing side following a 3-2 loss. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal’s Sarr Equals Ahmed Musa’s World Cup Feat In Defeat To Norway

  23-06-2026 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Ismaila Sarr has equaled former Nigeria’s Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa’s goalscoring feat at the World Cup after Senegal lose to Norway. Sarr bagged a brace which, unfortunately, was not enough as Senegal fell to a 3-2 defeat in their second Group I fixture. According to Stats Foot on X, Sarr is the first African [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal’s Sar Equals Ahmed Musa’s World Cup Feat In Defeat To Norway

  23-06-2026 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Ismaila Sarr has equaled former Nigeria’s Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa’s goalscoring feat at the World Cup after Senegal lose to Norway. Sarr bagged a brace which, unfortunately, was not enough as Senegal fell to a 3-2 defeat in their second Group I fixture. According to Stats Foot on X, Sarr is the first African [...]
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• Getafe Ready To Sell Uche — Torres

  23-06-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Getafe president Ángel Torres has said the club will be willing to sell Christantus Uche this summer, Completesports.com reports. Uche spent the 2025/26 season on loan with Premier League club Crystal Palace where struggled to make much impact. The 23-year-old made 14 league appearances for the Eagles, failing to register a goal or an assist. [...]
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• Getafe Ready To Sell Uche — Torres

  23-06-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Getafe president Ángel Torres has said the club will be willing to sell Christantus Uche this summer, Completesports.com reports. Uche spent the 2025/26 season on loan with Premier League club Crystal Palace where struggled to make much impact. The 23-year-old made 14 league appearances for the Eagles, failing to register a goal or an assist. [...]
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• Word Cup 2026: Bring On Saka, Madueke –Mensah Brags Ahead England Vs Ghana

  23-06-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah has expressed his excitement about the possibility of facing England’s Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke at the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling it a dream opportunity and a chance to shine on the global stage. The Ghanaian squad is in high spirits and feeling confident after securing three points in their [...]
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• Transfer: Galatasaray turn down €125m offer for Osimhen

  23-06-2026 07:26 via thesun.ng
  
  Galatasaray has rejected a €125 million deal for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, reinforcing their commitment to keeping the Nigerian forward despite rising pressure from European clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
  The deal, published by Forza Cimbom, was instantly rejected by the Turkish champions, who had previously rejected a €120 million approach from Atletico Madrid.
  Manchester United, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all remain in pursuit of the 27-year-old, but Galatas
  
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• World Cup: Jordan eliminated after 2-1 loss to Algeria

  23-06-2026 07:18 via thesun.ng
  
  Jordan’s World Cup journey ended after a 2-1 defeat to Algeria in their Group J clash on Tuesday at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
  Jordan made a strong start and went into halftime leading 1-0 after Nizar Al Rashdan scored in the 36th minute, finishing off a well-timed assist from Mousa Al Tamari.
  Algeria improved after the restart and completed a comeback through two second-half goals. Nadhir Benbouali levelled in the 69th minute with a header from a set-piece situation before Amine
  
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• World Cup: Haaland bags brase beat Senegal 3-2

  23-06-2026 04:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Erling Haaland delivered another masterclass as Norway secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal in a pulsating Group I encounter at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  The Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire Norway to a second consecutive victory, ensuring qualification with a game to spare and confirming the Scandinavian side as one of the early surprise packages of the tournament.
  Norway took the lead in the 43rd minute
  
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• World Cup: Haaland bags brace as Norway beat Senegal 3-2

  23-06-2026 04:32 via thesun.ng
  
  Erling Haaland delivered another masterclass as Norway secured a place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal in a pulsating Group I encounter at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
  The Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire Norway to a second consecutive victory, ensuring qualification with a game to spare and confirming the Scandinavian side as one of the early surprise packages of the tournament.
  Norway took the lead in the 43rd minute
  
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