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• World Cup 2026: Martinelli’s Late Strike Against Japan Sends Brazil Into Round Of 16

  29-06-2026 21:32 via completesports.com
  
  Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner for Brazil to beat Japan 2-1 in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday. Heading into the match, Brazil had been eliminated in four of their previous six FIFA World Cup knockout matches – more than in their preceding 17 combined, when they were knocked out [...]
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• Done Deal: Onyeka Joins Coventry City On Permanent Transfer

  29-06-2026 21:25 via completesports.com
  
  Frank Onyeka has joined Coventry City on a permanent transfer, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international initially signed for Coventry City on loan back in January, and his permanent move from Brentford has now been triggered following the opening of the summer transfer window. The midfielder scored once in 14 Championship appearances for the Sky Blues. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: It’s Easy For People To Criticise From Outside –Havertz Hits Back At Lineker

  29-06-2026 20:52 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal star Kai Havertz has fired back at Gary Lineker after the former England striker claimed this is “one of the weakest German national teams I’ve ever seen.” The German forward addressed the foreign commentary during a press conference ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Paraguay. Read [...]
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• FIFA Take Decision Over Probing Algeria vs Austria Clash Following Match Fixing Claims

  29-06-2026 20:51 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA are not expected to investigate claims the World Cup game between Austria and Algeria was fixed – to suit both teams, Mirror reports. It has been suggested the rivals agreed a mutual draw in their final group match – so both could go through to the knockout stages. The rivals were involved in a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia Football President Resigns After Group Stage Exit

  29-06-2026 20:19 via completesports.com
  
  The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has announced his resignation after the national team were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the first round, Al Jazeera reports. Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay, a goalless draw with tournament debutants Cape Verde [...]
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• Fulham Submit Improved Bid For Nwaiwu

  29-06-2026 19:53 via completesports.com
  
  Fulham have submitted an improved offer for Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, Completesports.com reports. The Whites had an opening €20 million bid for Nwaiwu rejected by Trabzonspor. According to Turkish news outlet Taka61, the Premier League club have tabled an improved €25 million offer for the Nigeria international. Trabzonspor are holding out for around €30 million [...]
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• I Can’t Shoot My Shot At Okoye –Singer Tems

  29-06-2026 19:26 via completesports.com
  
  Grammy-winning singer Tems has swiftly shut down rumours of a romance with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, clarifying that she does not date Nigerian male celebrities. During a light-hearted red-carpet interview at the 2026 BET Awards, Tems was asked if she would “shoot her shot” at Okoye, who had recently gone viral for his striking [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Anderson, Not Rice Should Start Against DR Congo –Scholes Advises Tuchel

  29-06-2026 19:18 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has urged England manager Thomas Tuchel to drop Declan Rice and start Elliot Anderson in his place for the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash against DR Congo. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes stated that England does not need two defensive midfielders [...]
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• NPFL: Finidi Outlines Objectives As Rivers United Resume Training Ahead New Season

  29-06-2026 18:40 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United Technical Manager, Finidi George, has outlined the team’s plan for the 2026/27 season following their early resumption for pre-season training, Completesports.com reports. The Port Harcourt club finished second behind winners, Rangers International, in the 2025/2026 season, and would join the winners in representing the country in next season’s CAF Champions League. After a [...]
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• You’re Walking Into An Impossible Job At Man City –Malouda Warns Maresca

  29-06-2026 17:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea star Florent Malouda  has described Enzo Maresca’s appointment at Manchester City as an impossible job, while also acknowledging it is a massive opportunity. Recall that on Monday, Maresca officially signed a three-year contract with Manchester City to lead a new era after Pep Guardiola’s departure. Read Also:Arsenal Are Two Signings Away From Dominating [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Rapper Drake Wins N1.3 Billion After Staking On Canada To Beat South Africa

  29-06-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  Grammy Award-winning artist Drake has successfully won over N1.3 million after betting on Canada to defeat South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash. He staked $770,000, which yielded a total payout of $1,001,000 on the Stake platform, netting him a profit of $231,000. Read Also:Broos Blames South Africa’s World Cup [...]
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• Aston Villa Enter Race For Super Eagles Winger

  29-06-2026 16:34 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Millwall winger Femi Azeez, reports Completesports.com. Azeez has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the Sky Bet Championship following a superb 2025/26 campaign with the Lions. The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 34 league appearances. His outstanding displays [...]
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• Maresca Unveiled As Manchester City’s New Manager

  29-06-2026 15:48 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager. Maresca signed a three-year contract until summer 2029. it will mark the Italian third spell at Manchester City, and he arrives armed with a wealth of experience and success at elite level. Maresca Ready For A Fresh Start “Manchester City is a [...]
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• Fairplay ID vs Exchange ID: Understanding The Difference Before You Register

  29-06-2026 15:48 via completesports.com
  
  For those who are going to create a new account in Fairplay online service, it is crucial to know the main difference between a Fairplay id and an Exchange ID before starting registration process. Both of the accounts may seem similar to beginners, however, there is a significant difference in them that you should know [...]
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• Havertz Hits Back At Lineker’s Germany Criticism Ahead Paraguay Clash

  29-06-2026 15:22 via completesports.com
  
  Kai Havertz has reportedly responded to Gary Lineker’s claims of the current German side being one of the weakest in the nation’s history. Lineker, who won the golden boot in the 1986 World Cup was critical of Germany when he was discussing their prospects of winning this year’s Mundial. Lineker Blasts Germany Squad The former [...]
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• How Mbappe, Haaland, Messi And Kane Rose To Each Other’s Levels At The World Cup

  29-06-2026 15:11 via completesports.com
  
  The opening round of group games at the 2026 World Cup took a while to catch fire, with several of the favourites stuttering before they found their feet. Then the biggest names took over, one after another, each matching the last. Anyone who backed the stars early would have been rewarded inside the space of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Williams Laments Bafana Bafana’s Lack Of Clinical Edge

  29-06-2026 14:41 via completesports.com
  
  Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes South Africa’s failure to convert their chances proved costly in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 defeat against Canada, reports Comppletesports.com. Hugo Broos’ side exited the competition in the Round of 32 following a slim 1-0 defeat to Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Stephen [...]
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• NBBF Unveils D’Tigers 12-Man Squad For FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers

  29-06-2026 14:29 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the 12-man D’Tigers squad that will represent Nigeria at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers (Window 3) which will take place in Luanda, Angola, from July 2–5, 2026. The qualifiers will be new Head Coach David Fizdale’s first task since being appointed as the handler of [...]
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• The Teams That Shocked Everyone At The 2026 World Cup

  29-06-2026 13:25 via completesports.com
  
  Spain held by Cape Verde, Uruguay pushed to a draw, and Norway outplayed expectations – the 2026 World Cup has already flipped predictions upside down. The expanded 48-team format specifically benefits well-organized, defensively compact sides from outside traditional football powers, especially African underdogs who have shown they can compete with elite nations. Instead, it has [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Broos Reflects Proudly On South Africa’s Campaign

  29-06-2026 10:42 via completesports.com
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has said his players can be proud of their performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Bafana Bafana bowed out of the competition following a heart-breaking stoppage time 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Canada in a Round of 32 encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Broos [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Must Deliver Perfect Performance To Beat France –Gyokeres

  29-06-2026 09:56 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres has disclosed that the team must deliver an almost perfect defensive performance to upset heavy favourites France in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. Sweden reached the knockout stage by finishing third in Group F. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Sweden Capable Of Beating France –Larsson Speaking from the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Korea President Demands Investigation After National Team’s Group Stage Exit

  29-06-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  
  South Korea president, Lee Jae Myung, has officially called for a formal inquiry into the team’s failing performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team had hoped they could still go through to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but that hope was quashed on Saturday. The early exit [...]
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• Argentine Footballer’s Wife, Two Children Found Dead After Venezuela Earthquakes

  29-06-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  An Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo who features for a Venezuelan second division team has lost his wife and two children after last week’s earthquakes, the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century, CNN reports. Trejo, who plays for Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira, had spent much of the last three days combing through [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Jordaan Commends Bafana Bafana Despite Round Of 32 Exit

  29-06-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  SAFA president Danny Jordaan has said Bafana Bafana can be proud of their performance despite the disappointing defeat to Canada, Completesports.com reports. Hugo Broos’ side bowed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a heart-breaking stoppage time 1-0 defeat to tournament co-hosts Canada in a Round of 32 match played at the Los Angeles [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Brazil Must Treat Japan With Utmost Respect –Marquinhos

  29-06-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil captain Marquinhos has warned his team to treat Japan with the utmost respect in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. Speaking in the official pre-match press conference in Houston, he stated that the group stage is over and that a new tournament begins, specifically citing Japan’s historic 3-2 friendly victory over [...]
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• Broos Blames South Africa’s World Cup 2026 Exit To Lack Of Speed, Power

  29-06-2026 00:39 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed disappointment after their 1-0 round of 32 loss to Canada at the FIFA World Cup 2026. With both sides making their first-ever appearance in the knockout phase, the game appeared to be heading for extra time before Eustaquio broke South African hearts with a clinical hit from [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Eustaquio Reflects On Heroics In Canada’s Win Over South Africa

  29-06-2026 00:02 via completesports.com
  Stephen Eustaquio has reflected on his stunning match-winning goal in Canada’s hard-earned victory over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Completesports.com reports. The co-hosts booked their place in the Round of 16 after edging Hugo Broos’ side 1-0 at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday night Eustaquio fired home the decisive goal in the second minute of [...]
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