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• World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Remains A Threat To Spain –Gavi

  05-07-2026 23:17 via completesports.com
  
  Spain midfielder Gavi has dismissed recent criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Portugal. Gavi defended the 41-year-old forward, asserting that the heavy scrutiny comes from outside fans, not his teammates. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Diaw Tenders Apology For Mistake Against Belgium Speaking with [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Trump Thanks FIFA For Suspending Balogun’s Red Card

  05-07-2026 20:49 via completesports.com
  
  President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked FIFA for suspending the red card issued to USA’s Folarin Balogun, which has paved the way for the former Arsenal striker to play in the World Cup round of 16 clash with Belgium. Balogun had been shown a straight red card in the U.S.’s round of 32 win (2-0) [...]
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• Cape Verde Return Home to Hero’s Welcome After Memorable World Cup Campaign

  05-07-2026 20:31 via completesports.com
  
  Thousands of jubilant supporters turned out to welcome Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks on Sunday, filling Praia International Airport with flags and banners as the team returned from an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. The Blue Sharks, whose remarkable run ended with a narrow 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Balogun Available For Belgium Clash As Red Card Ban Suspended

  05-07-2026 20:22 via completesports.com
  
  Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa, BBC Sport reports. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. Fifa [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Diaw Tenders Apology For Mistake Against Belgium

  05-07-2026 19:54 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw publicly apologized to fans following his costly error in the 89th minute, which allowed Belgium to equalize during their 3-2 Round of 32 defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Diaw stepping in for injured starter Edouard Mendy rushed off his line but failed to intercept a cross, allowing Youri Tielemans [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Benin Coach Azonsou Eyes Comeback After Narrow Defeat To Flamingos

  05-07-2026 19:38 via completesports.com
  
  Benin U-17 women’s head coach Idah Azonsou has praised her players for their spirited display despite Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie. Azonsou remains confident her side can overturn the deficit in the return leg, which is scheduled for [...]
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• D’Tigers Outclass Rwanda In Final World Cup Qualifying Group Fixture

  05-07-2026 18:58 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigers hammered Rwanda 106-62 in their final Group C fixture, at the FIBA Basketball 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers. The dominant win ensured D’Tigers ended the three-game window with a perfect record, having earlier defeated Tunisia and Guinea. Point guard Uche Iroegbu had an outstanding performance, finishing with 17 points and seven assists, while [...]
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• Wimbledon: Players Should Agree To Long-Term Annual Prize Money Increase –Nadal

  05-07-2026 18:25 via completesports.com
  
  Rafael Nadal has proposed a 10-year fixed agreement between players and Grand Slams to guarantee annual prize money increases. Speaking to CNBC, Nadal argued against a direct revenue percentage, stating current payouts have increased significantly over the last 15 years, and that tournament organizers deserve compensation for their year-round investments. Read Also:Commonwealth Games 2026: Team [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Busari Urges Flamingos To Improve Ahead Benin Return Leg

  05-07-2026 18:09 via completesports.com
  
  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has said it is important for his players to improve on their performance against Benin Republic in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round fixture. Nigeria defeated the Young Amazons 3-2 in the first leg at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Neymar Will Start Against Norway –Brazil Coach

  05-07-2026 17:22 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar is fully fit and ready to play a full 90 minutes against Norway in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash. The Brazil boss has revealed that the Santos ace will appear alongside the Real Madrid star as the South Americans continue their World [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Paraguay Players Were ‘Absolute Disgrace’ —Joe Hart

  05-07-2026 17:20 via completesports.com
  
  Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper, Joe Hart, called the Paraguay players “an absolute disgrace” for how they played during their World Cup round of 16 defeat to France. Hart believes they pushed the boundaries too far with their conduct and were caught up in the emotion of the occasion. One moment that particularly angered [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Real Madrid Sign Dutch Defender Dumfries Crom Inter Milan

  05-07-2026 17:08 via completesports.com
  
  Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal. While the transfer fee has not been confirmed, Madrid have reportedly activated the 30-year-old’s release clause, which was €20 million. Madrid, in a statement, wrote on their website on Sunday:”Real Madrid C.F. and Inter Milan have [...]
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• Golden Eaglets Begin China Invitational With Defeat To Tanzania

  05-07-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets began their campaign at the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament with a 3-2 defeat to Tanzania on Sunday. The East Africans made a bright start, taking a 2-0 lead into the break thanks to first-half strikes from Issa Chole and Hamisi Chenga. The Golden Eaglets came out with renewed purpose after [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Spain Must Be Wary Of Ronaldo –Simon

  05-07-2026 14:26 via completesports.com
  
  Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has disclosed that Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of football’s most dangerous penalty-box finishers. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match in Dallas, Simón warned his team that Ronaldo still retains his lethal goalscorer’s instinct and must be kept as far away from the box as possible. Read [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Malawi Unveil New Technical Adviser Ahead Super Falcons Opener

  05-07-2026 11:04 via completesports.com
  
  The Football Association of Malawi ,FAM, has appointed Sudesh Singh as technical adviser to the Scorchers ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Singh will join the coaching crew led by head coach Lovemore Fazili, with Tyrese Steyn continuing in his role as performance analyst. FAM said the appointment was made [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Guéhi Labels Mexico Favourites Ahead Of England Clash

  05-07-2026 10:32 via completesports.com
  
  Marc Guéhi has said he believes Mexico are the favourites for England’s World Cup last-16 clash at the Estadio Azteca. The reward for Wednesday’s 2-1 comeback win against the Democratic Republic of Congo is Sunday’s mouthwatering last-16 tie in Mexico City. A hostile atmosphere and high altitude await Thomas Tuchel’s men in Mexico, where England [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We Know How To Play Ugly Football —Mbappe On Paraguay Tactics

  05-07-2026 08:17 via completesports.com
  
  France star Kylian Mbappé has said the French team also know how to play ugly football, after their hardfought 1-0 win against Paraguay in Saturday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash. Mbappé broke through against a physical, defensive-minded Paraguay side when he converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute, following a foul [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We’ll Do Everything To Bring More Joy To Moroccans –Ounahi

  05-07-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Morocco star Azzedine Ounahi has disclosed that the Atlas Lions’ biggest reward is seeing the Moroccan people celebrate, emphasizing that the players are determined to do everything to bring more joy to their country. He made these remarks after leading Morocco to a 3-0 victory over Canada in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco Coach Ouahbi Talks Up Win Over Canada

  05-07-2026 07:34 via completesports.com
  Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has reacted to his team’s victory over Canada, Completesports.com reports. The Atlas Lions thrashed the co-hosts 3-0 in Houston to earn a place in the quarter-finals of FIFA World Cup 2026. Canada dominated the opening half, but second-half braces from Azzedine Ounahi and a late goal by Soufiane Rahimi powered [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Mexico Coach Shrugs Off Altitude Factor Against England

  05-07-2026 07:30 via completesports.com
  
  Mexico’ coach Javier Aguirre has dismissed concerns and discussions about the altitude at Estadio Azteca being an advantage for his team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 clash against England. Aguirre stated that the physical condition will not decide the game, noting, “It’s 11 against 11,” and stressed that Mexico will need to [...]
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