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• Egypt Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – WAFCON 2026 (Group C, Matchday 3)

  05-08-2026 21:00 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – WAFCON 2026 Group C matchday 3 clash between the Female Pharaohs of Egypt and the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the Olympic Stadium Rabat.
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• Ronaldo Shows Off Stunning Supercar Collection

  05-08-2026 19:30 via completesports.com
  
  Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a look at his multi-million-dollar supercar garage on social media, captioning the photos “My toys.” His massive collection includes rare hypercars like a Bugatti Centodieci, multiple Ferraris, and a McLaren Senna, with an estimated total value exceeding £22 million. Read Also:Why I Am Addicted To Smoking –Szczęsny Recall [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Edge Côte d’Ivoire On Penalties To Reach Final

  05-08-2026 19:21 via completesports.com
  
  Goalkeeper Lawani Clinton emerged as the hero as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles secured a place in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating hosts Côte d’Ivoire 4-3 on penalties. The thrilling semi-final finished 2-2 after extra time, forcing the contest into a penalty shootout. Côte d’Ivoire made a bright start and deservedly took [...]
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• Figo Calls For Infantino’s Resignation

  05-08-2026 17:15 via completesports.com
  
  Portugal legend Luís Figo has called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, slamming his controversial attempt to sell World Cup stakes to private equity as deceitful self-interest. This follows a wave of backlash, lost support from national federations, and scrutiny surrounding FIFA leadership. Read Also:Wenger Welcomes Decision To Ditch Infantino’s Controversial World Cup Deal [...]
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• Pre-Season: Chelsea Lose Again After 1-0 Defeat To Juventus

  05-08-2026 16:26 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea continued their preparations for the 2026-27 campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Italian giants Juventus in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday, a Sports Mole reports. Edon Zhegrova netted the only goal of the contest in the 68th minute, with the 27-year-old’s excellent strike proving to be the difference between the two sides. It is [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: We Won’t Be Intimidated By Super Falcons — Egypt Captain Ali

  05-08-2026 16:04 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt captain Mahira Ali has declared that the Cleopatras are determined to make a strong statement when they face defending champions Nigeria in their final Group C fixture at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night. Mohammed Jamal’s side head into the contest on the back of defeats to Zambia’s Copper Queens [...]
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• Osimhen Is The Ideal Striker To Replace Lewandowski –Iniesta Tells Barca

  05-08-2026 16:04 via completesports.com
  
  Former Barcelona midfielder Andrés Iniesta has advised his former club to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen as the ideal long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski. The Catalan giants are in the market for a new centre-forward following Lewandowski’s departure to Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire earlier this summer. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: Egypt Coach Braces [...]
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• Arsenal Boost As Vinicius Junior Rejects Real Madrid Offer

  05-08-2026 15:16 via completesports.com
  
  Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected the offer Real Madrid have just made, with the chances of Arsenal completing the biggest signing in their history soaring, talkSPORT reports. The future of Vinicius Junior is coming to a crossroads. Talks are being held this week between the Brazilian, his camp and Real Madrid. The purpose of the [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 124: Vinicius Jnr./Real Madrid Contract Saga

  05-08-2026 15:14 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid have offered Vinícius Júnior an improved contract worth around €22 million per year, but the Brazilian winger has turned it down. With his current deal expiring in June 2027, a significant gap remains between the club’s offer and his €30 million annual demands, drawing strong interest from Arsenal. Vinicius currently earns around €17.5 [...]
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• De Zerbi wants silverware at the end of Tottenham ‘journey’

  05-08-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi feels his Tottenham journey will only be complete if he leads the club to a trophy, and to get there, he believes they must go after more "top players".
  Spurs have been busy in the transfer market ahead of their first full season under De Zerbi, having narrowly avoided a humiliating drop from the Premier League in 2025-26.
  They have spent over £230m to bring in Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke, while Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka h
  
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• Cape Verde World Cup hero Vozinha had ‘no doubts’ over Colo-Colo move

  05-08-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Cape Verde star Vozinha had "no doubts" about joining Colo-Colo once he learned about the club's interest in signing him.
  The 40-year-old was unveiled by the Chilean club on Tuesday after the goalkeeper joined as a free agent.
  Vozinha rose to fame at the 2026 World Cup, starring for Cape Verde as they reached the round of 32 before suffering a dramatic extra-time defeat to Argentina.
  Vozinha became the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his World Cup debut, making seven saves a
  
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• WAFCON 2026: Egypt Coach Braces For Tough Super Falcons Test

  05-08-2026 14:06 via completesports.com
  
  Egypt head coach Mohamed Kamal has acknowledged the daunting task awaiting his side against Nigeria’s Super Falcons ahead of their final Group C clash at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night. The Cleopatras have endured a disappointing campaign, suffering a crushing 6-0 defeat to Zambia in their opening fixture before falling [...]
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• Prediction: Austin FC vs Tijuana

  05-08-2026 13:40 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who will open their respective Leagues Cup adventures in the early hours of Friday, Austin will welcome Tijuana to Texas.
  With Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to officially make their returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
  Best Odds: 7/10
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
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  Starting with the hosts, while Austin might have marked their return from the World Cup interval with a thumpi
  
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• Diomande returns to Leipzig training with Madrid move not yet finalised

  05-08-2026 13:32 via soccernews.com
  Yan Diomande has returned to pre-season training with his RB Leipzig team-mates following a bout of illness, with his big-money transfer to Real Madrid yet to be finalised.
  Diomande emerged as a top target for several of Europe's biggest clubs after a breakout campaign in 2025-26, when Leipzig finished third in the Bundesliga.
  The 19-year-old contributed to 22 goals in 36 games across all competitions for Leipzig last season (13 goals, nine assists). 
  In the German top flight, he led all pl
  
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• From Lagos To Kuala Lumpur: How The Premier League Became The World’s Shared Betting Language

  05-08-2026 13:30 via completesports.com
  
  When the 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on August 15, the opening whistle will not just echo through stadiums in England. It will land in viewing centres in Surulere, mamak restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, sports bars in Johannesburg, and living rooms from Manila to Mumbai. The EPL long ago stopped being an English competition [...]
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• 7 Construction Safety Services Every NYC Contractor Should Know About

  05-08-2026 13:25 via completesports.com
  
  Construction projects in New York City require more than skilled labor and careful planning. Contractors must also navigate OSHA regulations, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requirements, Local Laws, and ever-changing site conditions. Having the right safety measures in place can help reduce workplace risks, improve compliance, and keep projects moving forward. Construction safety consulting firms [...]
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• Prediction: Portland Timbers vs Puebla

  05-08-2026 13:13 via soccernews.com
  Turning their attention to Leagues Cup duties in the early hours of Friday, Portland will welcome Puebla to Providence Park.
  With Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to make their return over the next fortnight, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Portland Timbers win
  Best Odds: 7/10
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with the hosts, while Portland might have found themselves at the heart of a real nightmare when opening up the 2026 campaign,
  
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• SHR Miner Has Launched A Free Cloud Mining Service For Holders Of BTC, XRP, And ETH, Offering Daily Earnings Of $10,700 Or More

  05-08-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  As cryptocurrency gains increasing global popularity, more and more investors are looking for ways to generate steady passive income without the need for expensive equipment or specialized skills. SHRMiner’s new free mining service enables holders of BTC, XRP, and ETH to easily earn passive income without requiring costly hardware or technical expertise. In the rapidly [...]
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• Rangers sign Japanese winger Yokota from Hannover

  05-08-2026 12:32 via soccernews.com
  Rangers have completed a £2.75m (€3.2m) deal to sign Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from 2. Bundesliga club Hannover.
  Yokota has spent the last two seasons in Germany's second tier, representing Kaiserslautern in 2024-25 before moving to Hannover – initially on loan – last summer.
  He scored five goals and supplied four assists in 30 league appearances – 19 of which were starts – last term as Hannover finished fourth, narrowly missing out on a place in the promo
  
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• Ivory Coast confirm Renard return 11 years after AFCON success

  05-08-2026 12:32 via soccernews.com
  Ivory Coast have reappointed Herve Renard as their head coach after exiting this year's World Cup in the round of 32.
  The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) neglected to give Emerse Fae – who led them to Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2024 after taking over mid-tournament – a new contract when his deal expired on July 31.
  Fae had also led Ivory Coast into the knockout stages of this year's World Cup, though they were beaten 2-1 by Norway after qualifying from Group E in seco
  
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• Prediction: Zalgiris Vilnius vs Hajduk Split

  05-08-2026 12:14 via soccernews.com
  Zalgiris Vilnius and Hajduk Split will meet in Vilnius on Thursday evening, as the two sides begin their 2026/27 UEFA Conference League third qualifying round tie.
  Zalgiris reached this stage after a huge comeback against Dinamo Tbilisi, while Hajduk dropped into this competition after their Europa League collapse against Pafos FC.
  Verdict: Hajduk Split to winBest odds: 97/100Bookmaker: 1xBet
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• Moffi Attracts Interest From Bundesliga Club

  05-08-2026 11:32 via completesports.com
  
  Bundesliga side Hamburger SV have emerged as the latest club interested in signing Nigerian striker Terem Moffi from Ligue 1 outfit OGC Nice this summer. Moffi returned to Nice after spending the second half of last season on loan at Portuguese champions FC Porto. The 27-year-old is widely expected to leave the French club before [...]
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• Lee ‘really eager’ to get started with Atletico

  05-08-2026 11:32 via soccernews.com
  Lee Kang-in revealed he is "really eager" to get started at Atletico Madrid, though he cannot join his team-mates for pre-season yet due to administrative issues.
  The South Korea international joined Atleti on a five-year deal following a reported €40m switch from Paris Saint-Germain.
  Lee won a total of 12 trophies with PSG, including three Ligue 1 titles and back-to-back Champions Leagues over the past two seasons.
  He became just the second South Korean player to win the Champions League,
  
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• Prediction: Chicago Fire vs Necaxa

  05-08-2026 11:30 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who will get their respective Leagues Cup adventures underway in the early hours of Friday, Chicago will welcome Necaxa to Soldier Field.
  With Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to officially make their returns over the next fortnight, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Chicago Fire win
  Best Odds: 2/3
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with the hosts, claiming what was a much-welcomed boost last time out, Chicago will be desperate to n
  
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• Arsenal Set To Complete Move For Guimaeraes

  05-08-2026 10:09 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are set to complete their protracted move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, BBC Sport reports. BBC Sport reported on 30 July that Guimaraes was expected to move to the Premier League champions following a breakthrough in talks. And a full agreement is now almost done, with Guimaraes waiting for permission to leave Newcastle’s [...]
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• Arsenal Set To Complete £75m Move For Guimaeraes

  05-08-2026 10:09 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are set to complete their protracted £75 million move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, BBC Sport reports. BBC Sport reported on 30 July that Guimaraes was expected to move to the Premier League champions following a breakthrough in talks. And a full agreement is now almost done, with Guimaraes waiting for permission to [...]
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• Owerri To Host NNL Annual General Meeting

  05-08-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria National League,NNL, has announced Owerri, Imo State, as the host city for its 2026/2027 Annual General Meeting,AGM. The league’s Chief Operating Officer ,COO, Danlami Alanana, disclosed that the Executive Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has approved the hosting of the 17th NNL AGM in the Eastern Heartland. “We are delighted that the [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: We Know What Is At Stake —Ohale Speaks Ahead Egypt Clash

  05-08-2026 08:09 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons veteran defender Osinachi Ohale she and her teammates know what is at stake in today’s crucial WAFCON 2016 Group C clash with Egypt. The Super Falcons got their campaign back on track after a hardfought 1-0 win against Zambia in their second group fixture. Asisat Oshoala’s first half strike was enough to secure [...]
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• Done Deal: Super Eagles Goalkeeper Completes Move to Tanzanian Club Gold Geita FC

  05-08-2026 07:54 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has completed a move to Tanzanian Premier League side Gold Geita FC on a free transfer, reports Completesports.com. The 23-year-old signed a one-year contract with the newly promoted club after parting ways with South African Premier Soccer League outfit TS Galaxy. Bankole joined TS Galaxy in 2025 after his contract with [...]
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• Wenger Welcomes Decision To Ditch Infantino’s Controversial World Cup Deal

  05-08-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has distanced himself from FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s scrapped plan to sell private stakes in FIFA competitions, stating he had no involvement and first learned of it via media reports. Wenger stated that the controversial privatization strategy fell completely outside his remit as FIFA’s chief of global football development and [...]
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• Trabzonspor Set To Sign Salah

  05-08-2026 06:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is on the verge of a surprise free-agent move to Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor, after negotiations and an impending arrival in Turkey were officially confirmed by the club. Initial rumours heavily linked him to fellow Turkish side Beşiktaş, but those talks broke down over financial and structural disagreements. Read [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: South Africa Defeat Burkina Faso, Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Morocco

  05-08-2026 00:30 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa have booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals after beating Burkina Faso 1-0 in Casablanca on Tuesday courtesy of a Thembi Kgatlana winner, ESPN reports. The win means South Africa will take on hosts Morocco in the quarterfinals. The last time the two teams clashed in the competition [...]
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• Pre-Season: Bournemouth Thrash Nine-Time Serie A Champions 10-1

  05-08-2026 00:00 via completesports.com
  
  Bournemouth continued their pre-season preparation with a 10-1 victory over nine-time Italian Serie A side, Genoa the Cherries reports. Justin Kluivert netted a hat-trick, while there were goals for Alex Scott (2), Enes Ünal (2), Daniel Jebbison, David Brooks and Malcom Dacosta Gonzalez. The win made it three on the bounce for Marco Rose’s side [...]
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