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• Vardy reveals Serie A struggles after Cremonese’s relegation

  10-06-2026 23:34 via soccernews.com
  Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy did not enjoy his time in Italy, having spent the 2025-26 campaign with Cremonese. 
  The former England international signed for Cremonese after leaving Leicester following a 13-year stint at the King Power Stadium. 
  Vardy, who scored seven goals and notched three assists in 29 appearances for Cremonese, could not save the club from being relegated to Serie B. 
  Having opted not to sign a one-year extension with Cremonese, Vardy
  
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• ‘Of course I’m not happy’ – Woltemade unsatisfied with debut Newcastle season

  10-06-2026 23:34 via soccernews.com
  Nick Woltemade has admitted he was far from pleased with his debut season at Newcastle United but is confident he will be able to turn things round on Tyneside.
  Woltemade joined Newcastle from Stuttgart for a reported club-record fee of £65m (€75m) and quickly adapted to life in the Premier League with Eddie Howe's side. 
  He became the fifth player to score 4+ goals in their first five appearances for Newcastle in the top flight, and the first since Callum Wilson (four) in O
  
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• Hickey buzzing to achieve World Cup dream as Scotland prepare for Haiti

  10-06-2026 22:34 via soccernews.com
  Aaron Hickey is thrilled to be achieving his "dream" of playing at a World Cup for Scotland.
  The full-back, who turned 24 on Wednesday, missed out on the Scotland squad for Euro 2024, having failed to recover from a hamstring injury.
  However, the Brentford defender is now relishing the chance to represent his country on the biggest stage of all.
  Speaking to reporters ahead of Scotland's Group C opener against Haiti, Hickey said: "I think my dream is just being here to be honest, playing at the W
  
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• Rogers ‘in an uncomfortable spot’ amid transfer speculation

  10-06-2026 21:35 via soccernews.com
  Morgan Rogers is in an "uncomfortable spot" regarding speculation over his future, but insisted he will channel the uncertainty positively at the World Cup.
  The Aston Villa forward was in exceptional form for his club in the 2025-26 season, having netted 10 Premier League goals from 6.8 expected goals (xG), displaying a high level of finishing.
  Only Ollie Watkins (19) registered more league goal involvements for Villa in 2025-26 than Rogers. 
  The 23-year-old helped Villa win the Europa
  
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• Portugal vs Nigeria: Chelle Names Super Eagles Starting XI

  10-06-2026 21:23 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named a strong starting XI for tonight’s international friendly against Portugal, Completesports.com reports. Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye starts between the sticks as expected. The defensive trio of Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemaechi will line up at the back. Read Also:Chelle: Super Eagles Strong Enough To Beat [...]
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• Gascoigne: England Can Replicate 1990 Spirit At World Cup

  10-06-2026 20:49 via completesports.com
  
  Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has urged the current England squad to replicate the unbelievable team spirit of the 1990 World Cup squad. Speaking on ITV, the 59-year-old Gascoigne reflected on the heroics of Bobby Robson’s 1990 squad, which reached the semi-finals in Italy before bowing out to West Germany. Read Also:Ronaldo vs Messi: The [...]
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• Portugal Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – International Friendly Match

  10-06-2026 20:45 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of international friendly match between Portugal — Selecao das Quinas [Team of the Quincunxes] — and the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, Leiria.
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• Governor Diri Disbands Bayelsa United; Sacks Coaches, Management Staff

  10-06-2026 20:43 via completesports.com
  
  Bayelsa United FC have been disbanded by the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Douye Diri, following the club’s relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to the Nigeria National League (NNL), reports Completesports.com reports. Governor Diri also announced the dissolution of the Management Committee led by Tarilaye Amankwe and the technical crew led [...]
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• Gov Diri Disbands Bayelsa United; Sacks Coaches, Management Staff

  10-06-2026 20:43 via completesports.com
  
  Bayelsa United FC have been disbanded by the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Douye Diri, following the club’s relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to the Nigeria National League (NNL), reports Completesports.com reports. Governor Diri also announced the dissolution of the Management Committee led by Tarilaye Amankwe and the technical crew led [...]
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• McKenna steps down as Ipswich manager to take a break from football

  10-06-2026 20:35 via soccernews.com
  Kieran McKenna has made the decision to step down as Ipswich Town's manager after leading the club back to the Premier League last season. 
  McKenna was appointed as Paul Cook's successor in December 2021 and guided them to three promotions in four seasons, two of which have been to the top flight. 
  The 40-year-old had been linked with the vacant Fulham job after Marco Silva's exit, but said his decision was to take a break from football and spend time with his family.
  During his time a
  
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• Mexico vs South Africa Bet Builder Tips – 5/1 World Cup Special, Analysis & Predictions

  10-06-2026 20:09 via soccernews.com
  With the 2026 World Cup officially getting underway on Thursday night, Mexico will have the honour of opening proceedings when they welcome South Africa to the Estadio Banorte.
  Enjoying what has become a sensational purple patch so far this calendar year, Mexico have certainly hit top gear at a crucial time and one of this summer’s host nations will be confident of laying down an opening marker in front of what will be a fiery home support.
  While South Africa might be making their first ap
  
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• Terry: I hope Liverpool regret not appointing Alonso

  10-06-2026 19:35 via soccernews.com
  John Terry hopes Liverpool's decision not to replace Arne Slot with Xabi Alonso comes back to bite them. 
  Alonso will officially join Chelsea in July after putting pen to paper on a four-year contract after he was sacked by Real Madrid in January. 
  The former Bayer Leverkusen boss was linked with a return to Anfield when it was confirmed Jurgen Klopp would be departing Liverpool, but he stayed in Germany until joining Madrid in 2025. 
  Slot won the Premier League in his first campa
  
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• Wenger Tips France To Win 2026 World Cup

  10-06-2026 18:40 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has firmly backed France as favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a chat with Le Figaro, Wenger noted that their unparalleled depth of world-class attacking talent makes the team better than other teams in the competition. Read Also:Ronaldo vs Messi: The 2026 World Cup Could Finally Settle [...]
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• Stuttgart Open: I’m Thrilled To Be Back –Kyrgios

  10-06-2026 18:28 via completesports.com
  
  Nick Kyrgios has disclosed that he’s thrilled to be back to the tennis court after a long and grueling absence due to wrist and knee injuries. Recall that Kyrgios completed an emotional return to singles action, defeating world No. 36 Corentin Moutet in straight sets at the Stuttgart Open. Read Also:My First Grand Slam Title [...]
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• Benfica Confirm Mourinho’s Departure To Real Madrid

  10-06-2026 18:12 via completesports.com
  
  Benfica have confirmed that Jose Mourinho will leave the club in a €15 million deal to become the new head coach of Real Madrid, while Marco Silva has been appointed as his replacement, TNT Sports reports. Mourinho had been heavily linked with a return to the Bernabeu this summer, and was the preferred candidate of [...]
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• Friendly: I Would Have Loved To See Osimhen Battle Ronaldo –Amao

  10-06-2026 18:03 via completesports.com
  
  Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amao has expressed disappointment that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen won’t be facing Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo in tonight’s international friendly game. Recall that Osimhen was excused from Nigeria’s friendly against Portugal in Leiria to focus on resolving his imminent club transfer and to avoid any risk of injury during the [...]
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• Former Aston Villa Star Advises Celtic To Keep Iheanacho

  10-06-2026 18:00 via completesports.com
  
  Former Aston Villa striker Alan McInally has urged Celtic manager Martin O’Neill to retain Kelechi Iheanacho beyond the upcoming summer transfer window, insisting the Nigerian forward still has an important role to play at the club. Iheanacho linked up with the Hoops on a free transfer last summer after severing ties with Spanish club, Sevilla. [...]
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• International Breweries PLC Unveils Four-Brand FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad

  10-06-2026 17:57 via completesports.com
  
  Budweiser, Trophy Lager, Hero Lager and Flying Fish to Reward Consumers with Big Prizes, Promotions and Unforgettable Fan Experiences Nationwide International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), part of AB InBev – the world’s largest brewer and proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands – has officially unveiled its FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad, featuring four of [...]
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• ‘He Loves The Club’ — Doğan Reveals Onuachu’s Desire To Remain At Trabzonspor

  10-06-2026 14:43 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor president Ertuğrul Doğan has stated that Paul Onuachu is not considering a move away from the club this summer, reaffirming the Nigerian forward’s commitment to the Turkish side. Onuachu has been consistently linked with a move away from the Papara Park since his arrival on a permanent transfer from Sky Bet Championship club Southampton [...]
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• 7 Football Giants That Failed To Qualify For Consecutive World Cups | Italy, Nigeria, England & More

  10-06-2026 14:15 via completesports.com
  
  Even the biggest football nations are not immune to World Cup qualification heartbreak. In this video, we explore seven football giants that missed consecutive FIFA World Cups, including Italy, Nigeria, England, France, the Netherlands, Senegal, and Uruguay. Discover the reasons behind their struggles and how some of these nations fought their way back to the [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 107: Late Christian Chukwu Football Legacy

  10-06-2026 13:14 via completesports.com
  
  Born on 4th January, 1951, in Uwani, Enugu state, Chairman Christian Chukwu appeared at the African Cup of Nations, as a player, captain, scorer, Chief and substantive Chief Coach who participated in three editions as a player from 1976-1980, earning bronze twice. Chukwu retired from active football in 1980. In 1985, he took up the [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Reassemble Sunday For Benin Republic Clash

  10-06-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos will resume camping on Sunday as preparations intensify for their final-round qualifying fixture against Benin Republic in the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The team will be camped at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne. Akeem Busari’s side was granted a short break [...]
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• Why Maradona Did Not Sign For Tottenham —Man United Legend

  10-06-2026 11:13 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United 1999 treble winner Teddy Sheringham has revealed Diego Maradona was on his way to Tottenham Hotspur, only for his ‘baggage’ to scupper the deal. Speaking exclusively on talkSPORT and Burger King’s Squad Table, Sheringham recounted how then-Spurs boss Ossie Ardiles sought the Premier League icon’s thoughts on a move for the late World [...]
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• Ronaldo vs Messi: The 2026 World Cup Could Finally Settle Football’s GOAT Debate

  10-06-2026 11:00 via completesports.com
  
  The Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi ‘greatest of all-time’ (GOAT) debate has divided opinion amongst football fans worldwide. The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the final opportunity for both players to finally settle the argument. The sportsbooks featured on Arab World Cup betting comparison platform Arabworldcupbet.com will [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: US Accuses Somali Referee Of Links To ‘Terror Organisations’ Suspects

  10-06-2026 09:19 via completesports.com
  
  The Trump administration said Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had been denied entry to the country because of links to “suspected members of terror organisations” making him a “national security threat”. Artan, who was Africa’s referee of the year in 2025, had been set to become Somalia’s first official at a World Cup but was [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: US Defend Visa Ban On Somali Referee, Iranians

  10-06-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  The White House, U.S. Customs and Border Protection have disclosed that Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States prior to the 2026 World Cup due to security vetting concerns. Recall that Artan arrived at Miami International Airport with a valid U.S. visa, however, following an extensive inspection, the Department of Homeland [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: US Defend Visa Ban For Somali Referee, Iranians

  10-06-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  The White House, U.S. Customs and Border Protection have disclosed that Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States prior to the 2026 World Cup due to security vetting concerns. Recall that Artan arrived at Miami International Airport with a valid U.S. visa, however, following an extensive inspection, the Department of Homeland [...]
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• Nigeria Claims Three Gold Medals At African Taekwondo Championships In Mali

  10-06-2026 08:40 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria claimed three gold medals, one silver and three bronze medals at the World Taekwondo-sanctioned G-4 tournament held at Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Mali, Sports Africana reports. Morocco once again asserted its dominance, securing a total of 14 medals (six gold, three silver and five bronze medals). Team Nigeria, represented by a 13-member [...]
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• Arsenal Ready To Cash In On Star Forward

  10-06-2026 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are ready to cash in on Gabriel Martinelli, bringing to end his six-year stay in north London, talkSPORT reports. Ruthless Mikel Arteta is planning a rebuild this summer in a quest to win back-to-back Premier League titles. Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is high on Arteta’s wanted list, meaning one of Martinelli or Leandro Trossard [...]
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• Chelle Backs Portugal To Win World Cup

  10-06-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle believes Portugal possess all the attributes required to emerge as the next FIFA World Cup champions, reports Completesports.com reports. Portugal, popularly known as Seleção das Quinas, are among the leading contenders to dethrone Argentina as world champions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Protesters Block Access To Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium

  10-06-2026 07:44 via completesports.com
  
  With just a few hours to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on Tuesday. The protests, organized primarily by the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) and various activist groups, have been building since early June. And their timing is not accidental. [...]
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