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

  02-07-2026 10:02 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain and Austria will battle for a place in the Round of 16 when they meet in one of the biggest European clashes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Thursday.
  The knockout encounter will take place at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood, California, with La Roja looking to continue their march towards a second World Cup title. At the same time, Austria seek to pull off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.
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• Osun guber: APC assembly candidate urges peaceful mobilisation, backs Oyebamiji

  03-07-2026 02:36 via thesun.ng
  
  The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Obokun Local Government constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Folahan Adeniyi Samuel, has called on party members to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 15 August governorship election in the state.
  In a message to party faithful, Folahan paid tribute to members who lost their lives during recent political violence, describing them as heroes whose sacrifices would not be forgotten. He urged member
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Suffer Injury Blow Ahead Colombia Clash

  03-07-2026 00:32 via completesports.com
  
  Black Stars defender Kojo Oppong Peprah has been ruled out of Saturday’s World Cup knockout clash against Colombia after suffering an injury in training, Ghana Soccernet reports. The 22-year-old, who has become a fan favourite despite limited minutes, will miss the crucial Round of 32 fixture after scans confirmed he cannot recover in time. Peprah [...]
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• Messi meeting the ‘game of our lives’, says Cape Verde coach

  03-07-2026 00:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cape Verde head coach Bubista said a showdown against Argentina and Lionel Messi will be the “match of our lives” but said they will not fear the defending World Cup champions in Friday’s last 32 clash.The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people have progressed to the knockout stages in their first ever World Cup after drawing with Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde in the group stages.“We are calm because we earned our place here on merit and there is nothing to fear
  
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• Cape Verde success isn’t accident, Scaloni warns Argentina

  03-07-2026 00:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cape Verde’s stunning progress to the World Cup knockout stages is “no accident” said Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as he warned his side about the threat posed by the Blue Sharks in their last 32 tie.Led by the brilliance of Lionel Messi’s six goals in three games, the defending champions cruised through the group stage and appear to have a kind draw towards the semi-finals.Australia or Egypt await in the last 16 if Argentina end the Cape Verde dream in Miami on Friday,
  
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• Rubio says USA ‘screwed’ by Balogun’s red card at World Cup

  02-07-2026 23:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday his country’s World Cup team had been “screwed” and called for an appeal after star striker Folarin Balogun was sent off against Bosnia.Washington’s top diplomat tackled the sporting controversy a day after Balogun was given a red card in the 2-0 US win. Balogun is now set to miss his side’s last-16 showdown with Belgium.“It was great. They got screwed with that red card,” Rubio told reporters during a bri
  
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• World Cup: Spain cruise past Austria in 3-0 rout

  02-07-2026 23:17 via thesun.ng
  
  Spain produced a commanding display to defeat Austria 3-0 on Thursday and book a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16, ending a 16-year wait for a knockout-stage victory at the tournament.
  Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added another as the European champions dominated the Round of 32 clash at the Los Angeles Stadium before a crowd of 70,492.
  Oyarzabal opened the scoring in the 36th minute, finishing from Marc Cucurella’s cross to hand Spain a deserved half-time lead after
  
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• Spain score 3 against Austria, maintain clean sheet to reach last 16

  02-07-2026 23:14 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.The European champions controlled possession and sliced through the Austrian defense in a typically dominant performance in Los Angeles, as Hollywood stars Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem and singer Rosalia cheered on.The win — which could have been by a greater margin, with a disallowed goal and a free
  
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Must Avoid Any Margin For Errors Against Colombia –Queiroz

  02-07-2026 23:00 via completesports.com
  Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has disclosed that the Black Stars must eliminate defensive lapses and improve attacking conviction ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Colombia. Following a 2-1 loss to Croatia, the veteran tactician warned that the knockout stages leave no margin for error. Read Also:Shearer: England Can’t Rely [...]
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• Ghana have ‘duty to Africa’ to progress at World Cup, says coach

  02-07-2026 23:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said Thursday it was his team’s “duty” to ensure an African side reached the World Cup round of 16 after a string of knockout defeats for teams from the continent.The veteran Portuguese, managing at his fifth consecutive World Cup, led Ghana into the last 32 as one of the top third-placed teams.They were among a record nine African nations who progressed from the group stage out of 10 who started the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mahrez Confident Algeria Can See Off Switzerland

  02-07-2026 21:59 via completesports.com
  Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez says the Desert Foxes are determined to enjoy a deep run at the FIFA World Cup 2026, reports Completesports.com. Vladimir Petkovic’s side will face Switzerland in the Round of 32 in Vancouver on Friday. Mahrez Targets Deep Run The North Africans started their campaign with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Argentina. [...]
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• D’Tigers Begin World Cup Qualifiers With Hard-Fought Win Against Tunisia

  02-07-2026 21:49 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, kicked off their FIBA Group C, first round World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers campaign on a winning note, beating Tunisia 84-81 in a hard-fought contest on Thursday. Chimezie Metu and Ike Iroegbu led the scoring with 17 points each, while Wes Iwundu contributed with 14 points. On his part, [...]
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• D’Tigers defeat Tunisia 84-81 in World Cup qualifiers

  02-07-2026 21:24 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on Thursday defeated Tunisia 84-81 in a crucial Group C match of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers in Luanda, Angola.The victory marked a winning start for newly appointed head coach, David Fizdale, who took charge of his first competitive game with the team.D’Tigers made a strong start, edging Tunisia 23-21 in the first quarter before the North Africans responded to claim the second quarter 23-20, lea
  
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• Why Eriksen Must Retire From Football Now –Molgaard

  02-07-2026 20:32 via completesports.com
  
  Leading sports cardiologist Dr. Henning Molgaard has advised Denmark star Christian Eriksen to completely retire from football. Recall that the former Manchester United midfielder suffered his second heart failure on the pitch in connection with the friendly against Ukraine on 7 June. Read Also:Shearer: England Can’t Rely On Kane, Bellingham To Win World Cup 2026 [...]
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• CAF Interclub Competitions: Rangers, Rivers United, Shooting Stars Begin Quest September¹

  02-07-2026 20:21 via completesports.com
  Nigerian clubs Rangers, Rivers United and Shooting Stars will begin their respective continental campaigns in September, Completesports.com reports. The Confederation of African Football announced the match schedule for the CAF Champions League, and CAF Confederation Cup on Thursday. The 2026/27 season will kick-off with the first Preliminary Round on 4-6 September 2026 (first leg), followed [...]
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• Players who cover mouths will not be sent off in UEFA competitions

  02-07-2026 19:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  UEFA has confirmed that players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents will not automatically receive red cards in its competitions, opting against adopting the recently introduced law for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.The decision means European football’s governing body will not implement the optional rule approved earlier this year by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), despite its use at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The issue gained
  
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• Ex-Arsenal Star Cazorla Retires From Professional Football At 41

  02-07-2026 19:18 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has retired from playing at the age of 41. The former Spain international won two FA Cups with the Gunners – scoring a free-kick against Hull City in 2014 – and won the Euros twice with his national side. His career was almost ended in 2016 after he contracted gangrene [...]
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• Brazil’s Paqueta ruled out of World Cup clash with Norway

  02-07-2026 19:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Sunday’s World Cup last-16 game against Norway with a hamstring injury, a source at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) told AFP on Thursday.He is not expected to play again in the tournament, unless Brazil reach the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, the source added.Paqueta, who has started alongside Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes in midfield, suffered the injury during Brazil’s dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in Hous
  
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• Golden Eaglets Head To China For International Youth Football Tournament

  02-07-2026 18:39 via completesports.com
  
  Five-time world champions Nigeria will depart for China on Thursday night to compete in the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament, scheduled to take place in Yinchuan from July 5 to July 11, Completesports.com reports. The four-nation invitational tournament is hosted by the Chinese Football Association, the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Administration of Sport and [...]
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• How De Zerbi Convinced Me To Join Tottenham –Tonali

  02-07-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Italy international Sandro Tonali has confirmed that Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi was a crucial factor in his decision to leave Newcastle United for Spurs. Tonali cited the desire to work with De Zerbi, alongside lifestyle changes for his family, as the main drivers behind the move. Read Also:Rooney: I Would Love Kane To Join [...]
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• Klopp poised to replace Nagelsmann as Germany coach – Reports

  02-07-2026 17:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly set to be sacked as Germany coach, tabloid Bild reported Thursday, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp the favourite to take over in the dugout.Nagelsmann, 38, has been under fire since Germany’s last 32 exit from the World Cup after a shock loss to Paraguay.Showing pictures of Nagelsmann at German FA (DFB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Bild reported Thursday the coach had been offered a severance package of seven million euros ($8 million) to leave the
  
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• Shearer: England Can’t Rely On Kane, Bellingham To Win World Cup 2026

  02-07-2026 17:53 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has warned that England can’t rely solely on the brilliance of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. Following narrow victories where the duo repeatedly bailed out the team, Shearer emphasized that defensive consistency and contributions from other squad members are essential to secure tournament glory. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Portugal seek to honour Diogo Jota against Croatia on death anniversary

  02-07-2026 16:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyePortugal head into their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Croatia in Toronto in the early hours of Friday, determined to keep alive a dream that has become bigger than football — honouring the memory of late forward Diogo Jota exactly one year after his tragic death.Portugal’s knockout tie comes on the first anniversary of Jota and his brother André Silva’s fatal car accident in Spain on July 3, 2025, giving Roberto Martinez’s side ext
  
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• Flying Eagles Midfielder Acquitted Of Sexual Assault

  02-07-2026 16:33 via completesports.com
  Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been acquitted of sexual assault by Norway’s Frostating Court of Appeal, Completesports.com reports. The 19-year-old has been out of action for the past 11 months due to the allegations. Molde Happy With Verdict His club, Molde FK, confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Daga is now available for [...]
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• Man City sign Anderson in record £116m British transfer

  02-07-2026 16:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeManchester City have completed the signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in a record-breaking £116 million deal, making the 23-year-old the most expensive British footballer in history.According to Sky Sports, City reached an agreement with Forest for Anderson, who is currently with England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The midfielder completed his medical in Kansas between England’s World Cup fixtures, with the remaining formalities
  
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• Nottingham Forest Confirm Anderson’s British Record Transfer To Man City

  02-07-2026 16:02 via completesports.com
  
  Nottingham Forest have announced the transfer of England international Elliot Anderson to Manchester City. The deal makes Anderson the most expensive British player ever, surpassing Declan’s Rice’s £105m move from West Ham to Arsenal in 2023. According to ESPN the agreement is worth £116 million with no built in add-ons or bonuses. Anderson passed a [...]
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• World Cup: England fans pay up to £2,600 for Mexico clash tickets

  02-07-2026 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeEngland fans hoping to watch the Three Lions face Mexico in their FIFA World Cup last-16 clash on Monday are being forced to pay as much as £2,600 for a single ticket on FIFA’s official resale platform, according to the BBC.The surge in ticket prices comes after England booked a blockbuster round-of-16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico following Wednesday night’s 2-1 victory over DR Congo.The highly anticipated fixture will be played at the iconic Estadio Aztec
  
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• Super Eagles Midfielder Joins Israeli Club Maccabi Bnei Reineh

  02-07-2026 14:27 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles midfielder Usman Mohammed has completed a return to Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Bnei Reineh on a free transfer, Completesports.com reports. The experienced midfielder signed a two-year contract with Lior Reuven’s side after leaving fellow Israeli outfit Ironi Tiberias at the end of his contract. Mohammed is no stranger to Maccabi Bnei Reineh, [...]
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• Nigerian Youngster Signs New Three-Year Contract At Brighton

  02-07-2026 13:56 via completesports.com
  
  England-born Nigerian winger Nehemiah Oriola has signed a new contract At Brighton and Hove Albion that runs until June 2029. Brighton confirmed the signing in a statement on their website on Wednesday. “The 19-year-old joined Albion from Manchester United in 2023 and made his Premier League debut for Fabian Hurzeler’s team in November last year. [...]
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• World Cup exit: Germany has no world-class player – Toni Kroos

  02-07-2026 13:40 via thesun.ng
  
  Germany ex-international, Toni Kroos has delivered a harsh verdict on his nation’s squad after their 2026 World Cup exit, saying ‘we don’t have a single world-class player’ right now.
  Germany were knocked out of the tournament on penalties by Paraguay in the Round of 32 on Monday.
  Julian Nagelsmann’s side had topped Group E but failed to break down Paraguay’s defence in a 1-1 draw before losing 4-3 on penalties.
  Speaking on his show Kroos & Kroos: The Worl
  
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