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• 2026 W/Cup: Henry Apologises To Nigerians Over Controversial Remark

  14-06-2026 22:51 via completesports.com
  
  Legendary Arsenal and France forward Thierry Henry has apologised to Nigerian fans after comments he made during a 2026 World Cup broadcast sparked backlash on social media. The incident occurred on Saturday when Henry, speaking as a pundit for FOX Sports alongside former Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimovic, was covering the United States’ 4-1 victory over [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: I’m Not Scared To Take Penalty –Eze

  14-06-2026 22:41 via completesports.com
  
  England star Eberechi Eze has confirmed that he is ready to step up and take a penalty for the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup, despite his recent miss in the Champions League final. Recall that Eze saw his spot-kick saved during a penalty shootout when Arsenal were defeated by Paris Saint-Germain in the [...]
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• Galatasaray Chief Ozbek Rules Out Osimhen Sale

  14-06-2026 22:27 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray President Dursun Ozbek has reiterated that the Turkish champions have no intention of parting ways with Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigerian striker is not for sale regardless of any potential offer, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen has been tipped to leave Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray this summer, with several leading European clubs reportedly keen to [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Germany Trash Debutant Curaçao 7-1 In Group Opener

  14-06-2026 21:56 via completesports.com
  
  Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston, Business Standard reports. The last time Germany defeated a country 7-1 at the World Cup was at the 2014 semifinals against [...]
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• Edo Queens Clinch Second NWFL Title

  14-06-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) for the 2025/26 season. Moses Aduku’s side secured the title after holding Bayelsa Queens to a goalless draw in their final NWFL Super Six playoff match in Port Harcourt on Sunday. The Benin City-based club finished top of the standings with 10 [...]
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• Real Madrid Agree £51m Deal For Cucurella

  14-06-2026 19:48 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup, BBC Sport reports. The 27-year-old is currently with Spain at the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, but a deal – worth £47.5m with a further £4.3m in add-ons – has been struck [...]
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• US Open: Sinner, Alcaraz Set To Team Up With Williams Sisters

  14-06-2026 19:47 via completesports.com
  
  Discussions are currently underway to potentially pair Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz for a mixed doubles exhibition at the US Open. This ambitious pairing, along with a rumoured Venus Williams and Jannik Sinner team, is being negotiated for the reorganised mixed doubles event that takes place the week before the Grand Slam. Read Also:Zverev: I [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Netherlands Must Focus On Overcoming Japan –Koeman

  14-06-2026 18:52 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has declared that his squad is fully fit and mentally prepared for a challenging Group F opening match against an in-form Japan in Dallas. The Dutch are prioritizing this highly anticipated matchup as they seek a strong start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Koeman acknowledges the immense pressure but [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Morocco Would’ve Beaten Brazil With Osimhen Or Lookman In Their Team —Oliseh

  14-06-2026 16:38 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles legend, Sunday Oliseh, has said Morocco could have defeated Brazil 3–1 if they had players like Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen or Ademola Lookman in their team. Oliseh stated this on Sunday in a comment shared on his X handle after Morocco held five-time World Cup title champions Brazil 1-1 in their 2026 FIFA World [...]
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• World Cup 2026: There’s Plenty More To come From Australia — Irankunda

  14-06-2026 16:36 via completesports.com
  Nestory Irankunda believes Australia have much more to offer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Socceroos kicked off their campaign on a winning note, defeating Turkey 2-0 in their Group D opener on Sunday. Irankunda opened the scoring with a superb strike and was one of Australia’s standout performers as they secured [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: FIFA To Pay Somali Referee Artan Full World Cup Fee

  14-06-2026 14:51 via completesports.com
  
  Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee, BBC Sport reports. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being told he would not be allowed into the country [...]
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• Hearn: Joshua, Fury Fight Will Hold In UK

  14-06-2026 14:21 via completesports.com
  
  Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has reiterated that the contract signed for the Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury heavyweight superfight explicitly stipulates that the bout must take place in the United Kingdom. Hearn dismissed rumors that the all-British blockbuster would be moved to the United States, stating that Wembley Stadium in London is the clear frontrunner [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Scotland Will Make Life Difficult For Morocco, Brazil –McGinn

  14-06-2026 13:50 via completesports.com
  
  Scotland star John McGinn has disclosed that the team will make life difficult for both Brazil and Morocco in the 2026 World Cup. Recognizing the opponents’ elite status, he noted that playing on the counter suits Scotland’s game plan to cause them problems in the upcoming Group C fixtures. Read Also:2026 World Cup: Neuer Fit [...]
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• NWFL Playoff: Aduku Rallies Edo Queens For High-Stakes Bayelsa Queens Showdown

  14-06-2026 12:59 via completesports.com
  
  Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has rallied his players ahead of the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, final day fixture against Bayelsa Queens,Completesports.com reports. The Benin City club sit at the top of the table with nine points from four matches and will go into the game looking to maintain their lead. The 2024 [...]
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• Trabzonspor Demand Big Fee For Nwaiwu Amid Transfer Interest

  14-06-2026 08:24 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor will demand a fee of around €35 million to part ways with Chibuike Nwaiwu this summer, Completesports.com reports Nwaiwu linked up with the Black Sea Storm from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC during the January transfer window. The 22-year-old quicky established himself as a key player at the Papara Park , scoring thrice, and providing [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Neuer Fit To Face Curacao –Germany Coach

  14-06-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has officially confirmed that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is fully fit and will start against Curaçao in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The 40-year-old enters the World Cup having not played for Germany in almost two years after coach Julian Nagelsmann lured him out of international retirement. Read Also:2026 World [...]
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• Alisson Faces Backlash After Admitting To Missing Liverpool Games To Prepare For World Cup

  14-06-2026 07:21 via completesports.com
  
  Alisson Becker is facing backlash from Liverpool fans after admitting he missed games for the Reds ‘to prepare for the World Cup, liverpool.com reports. The goalkeeper was absent for nine of Liverpool’s final 10 games of the 2025/26 season, including both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, having sustained a hamstring injury [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ancelotti Laments Brazil’s Draw Against Morocco

  14-06-2026 07:20 via completesports.com
  Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted he was disappointed with his team’s result against Morocco. The South Americans were held to an entertaining 1-1 draw by Morocco in their opening Group C fixture at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Battle For Crucial Points Morocco stunned the Seleção when Brahim Diaz split the Brazil defence [...]
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• We’ll No Longer Submit Bids To Host African Competitions —Morocco Football President

  14-06-2026 07:02 via completesports.com
  
  The President of Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, said that his country will no longer submit bids to host African competitions. “Starting today, Morocco will no longer submit any bids to host African competitions, regardless of their nature. If other countries wish to organize them, we wish them the best,” Lekjaa said in his [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Brazil Paid The Price For A Sluggish Start Against Morocco –Vinicius

  14-06-2026 03:58 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil star Vinícius Júnior has faulted the team’s sluggish opening performance against Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recall that Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Morocco in Saturday’s Group C game at the at MetLife Stadium. The 2022 World Cup semi finalists controlled the early phases and opened the scoring in [...]
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• Rangnick extends Austria deal to 2028 amid AC Milan interest

  14-06-2026 00:34 via soccernews.com
  Austria have announced Ralf Rangnick has signed a new contract to remain as head coach until at least Euro 2028.
  Rangnick took over in April 2022, signing a two-year deal at the time following Austria's failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.
  However, under his leadership, he led them to a round-of-16 exit at Euro 2024, losing 2-1 to Turkiye, before also guiding them to the 2026 World Cup, after which his current deal was due to expire.
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• Aquilani honoured to coach former team-mate Berardi at Sassuolo

  14-06-2026 00:34 via soccernews.com
  Alberto Aquilani called it an honour to be able to coach former Sassuolo team-mate Domenico Berardi after being named head coach at the club.
  The 41-year-old was announced as Sassuolo head coach on Friday, taking on his first Serie A role after coaching Pisa and Catanzaro in the Italian second division.
  Aquilani lined up alongside Berardi when the midfielder played for Sassuolo in 2016-17, with the latter still a key player for the club.
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