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• Police Raid Korea FA Headquarters Over Naming Of Ex-Head Coach

  06-08-2026 23:22 via completesports.com
  
  South Korean police have raided the Korea Football Association offices in Seoul and Cheonan on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The raid is part of an ongoing probe into alleged irregularities and unfair interference in the 2024 hiring of former national team coach Hong Myung-bo. Read Also:Wenger Welcomes Decision To Ditch Infantino’s Controversial World Cup Deal [...]
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• CAFCL: Finidi Reacts To Rivers United’s FC San Pedro Draw, Cautions Against Complacency

  06-08-2026 22:46 via completesports.com
  
  Finidi George, Rivers United head coach, has reacted with mixed feelings to the Pride of Rivers’ Preliminary Round clash against Ivorian side FC San Pedro in the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League preliminary round, Completesports.com reports. On Thursday, CAF conducted the draw for the 2026/2027 edition of the competition, with Nigeria’s representatives, Rangers International and Rivers [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Bag $60,000 Goal Bonus For Egypt Win

  06-08-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons have received a massive $60,000 goal bonus following their emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt’s Cleopatras in their final Group C fixture of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Ahead of the tournament, the National Sports Commission, NSC, introduced a special performance-based incentive, promising the reigning African champions $5,000 for [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Vinicius End Arsenal Speculation, Agrees New Six-Year Contract With Real Madrid

  06-08-2026 21:40 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has agreed a new six-year contract with Real Madrid that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2032. The 26-year-old had entered the final 12 months of his contract and attracted interest from Arsenal in recent weeks. However, Real Madrid announced on Thursday the two parties have agreed to extend his [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Maikaba Reflects On Flying Eagles’ Win Over Cote d’Ivoire

  06-08-2026 21:06 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has reflected on his side’s hard-fought semi-final victory over hosts Côte d’Ivoire at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship. The defending champions edged past the hosts 4-3 on penalties after an enthralling 2-2 draw following extra time in Wednesday’s semi-final clash. Speaking after the game, Maikaba praised his players’ [...]
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• Hurzeler: Rutter and Kostoulas can step up for Brighton after Welbeck exit

  06-08-2026 19:32 via soccernews.com
  Fabian Hurzeler is backing Georginio Rutter and Charalampos Kostoulas to make their impact following Danny Welbeck's departure.
  Welbeck joined Chelsea on a two-year deal, having finished last season as Brighton's top scorer in all competitions with 14 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions.
  Midfielder Diego Gomez was the only other player to hit double figures (10), while Rutter (three) and Kostoulas (two) struggled for form in their limited appearances.
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• Gittens feeling ‘more confident now’ at Chelsea

  06-08-2026 19:32 via soccernews.com
  Jamie Gittens feels "more confident now" at Chelsea after recovering from a long-term hamstring injury.
  The 21-year-old joined Chelsea last summer, but made his last appearance on January 31 after suffering a hamstring injury in a win over West Ham.
  Gittens made 27 appearances for Chelsea last season after joining from Borussia Dortmund, though started only 12 of those matches, while scoring once and providing five assists.
  Despite his injury and lack of minutes, Gittens completed the fourth-mos
  
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• Diomande fulfils ‘childhood dream’ with Real Madrid move

  06-08-2026 19:32 via soccernews.com
  Yan Diomande says his move to Real Madrid is the "fulfilment of a childhood dream" as he said farewell to RB Leipzig.
  Madrid reached an agreement, reportedly worth up to €140m including add-ons, with RB Leipzig on Thursday, with Diomande signing a seven-year deal with Los Blancos.
  He was the subject of huge interest from the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool before Madrid emerged as his likely destination after just one year with Leipzig.
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• OFFICIAL: Madrid Make Côte d’Ivoire’s Diomande Most Expensive African Player After £120m Transfer From Leipzig

  06-08-2026 19:30 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid have signed Côte d’Ivoire international Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to £120m, BBC Sport reports. Diomande is now the most expensive African player, surpassing the £72m Arsenal paid Lille for fellow Côte d’Ivoire international Nicolas Pepe in 2019. The 19-year-old winger has signed a seven-year contract and his [...]
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• UEFA: We’ll Boycott World Cup If Infantino Refuses To Quit

  06-08-2026 19:27 via completesports.com
  
  UEFA has maintained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions and the World Cup unless FIFA President Gianni Infantino steps down. The European body insists that Infantino’s apologies and a show of internal staff support change nothing, stating they have completely lost confidence in his leadership following an aborted plan to sell World Cup commercial stakes [...]
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• Prediction: Sparta Rotterdam vs Feyenoord

  06-08-2026 19:02 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who will open the 2026/27 Eredivisie campaign on Sunday lunchtime, Feyenoord will travel to Sparta Rotterdam this weekend.
  With the rest of Europe’s elite set to follow suit over the next fortnight and make their respective returns, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
  Best Odds: 7/10
  Bookmaker: BetUS
  Sparta Rotterdam
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• Fury Vs Joshua Fight Will Hold In November –Warren

  06-08-2026 19:01 via completesports.com
  Tyson Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, has disclosed that he expects the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to take place in November. While initial plans pointed to Wembley Stadium in the UK, discussions over start times for a global audience have heavily linked the fight to a US venue, such as Madison Square [...]
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• Leipzig winger Nusa denies transfer request rumours

  06-08-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Antonio Nusa denied rumours suggesting he has handed in a transfer request at RB Leipzig.
  The 21-year-old joined Leipzig from Club Brugge in August 2024 and has gone on to score 10 goals and provide 10 assists in 71 games.
  Since his debut, Christoph Baumgartner (22 goals, 10 assists) is the only other Leipzig player to record 10+ goals and 10+ assists across all competitions.
  And across the last two Bundesliga seasons, Nusa ranks third for dribbles completed (107) and second for take-on ending c
  
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• Forlan announced as Uruguay’s interim head coach

  06-08-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Diego Forlan has agreed to become Uruguay's head coach on an interim basis, following their dismal World Cup campaign this summer. 
  Forlan, who will juggle his duties with his commitment to Uruguay's under-20 team, succeeds Marcelo Bielsa. 
  The 47-year-old will be in charge for the national team's upcoming friendlies this autumn, before a permanent manager is appointed at the end of this year or the start of 2027.
  Forlan's appointment comes after Uruguay finished third in Group H
  
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• Carragher believes Salah is too good for Turkish Super Lig

  06-08-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor came as a surprise to Jamie Carragher, as the former Liverpool centre-back believes the Egyptian is too good for the Turkish Super Lig.
  Salah penned a two-year contract with Trabzonspor on Thursday, bringing an end to weeks of speculation after he reached an agreement to end his contract with Liverpool early.
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• Prediction: PSV vs Sittard

  06-08-2026 18:26 via soccernews.com
  Officially getting the defence of their Eredivisie crown underway this weekend, PSV will welcome Sittard to the Phillips Stadion on Saturday night.
  With the rest of Europe’s elite domestic leagues set to follow suit over the next fortnight and mark their respective returns, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available this summer.
  Verdict: PSV win & Both teams to score
  Best Odds: 7/5
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
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• Argentina Declares July 15 National Football Teams Day To Celebrate World Cup 2026 Semifinal Win Over England

  06-08-2026 17:34 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina’s Football Association unanimously approved for July 15 to be ‘National Football Teams Day’ in commemoration of the Albiceleste’s victory over England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. Trailing 1-0 going into the 85th minute, Argentina rallied for a 2-1 victory over England to reach the final for the second successive World Cup. [...]
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• Real Madrid agree big-money transfer for Diomande from Leipzig

  06-08-2026 17:33 via soccernews.com
  Real Madrid have announced they have reached an agreement with RB Leipzig for the transfer of Yan Diomande.
  Diomande will sign a seven-year contract with Madrid through to June 2033, paying a reported €125m, plus €15m in add-ons.
  The 19-year-old emerged as a top target for several of Europe's biggest clubs after an impressive breakout campaign in 2025-26.
  The likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool were the first clubs linked with Diomande, before Madrid emerged as the front-runners
  
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• Bournemouth bolster defence with signing of Sevilla full-back Juanlu

  06-08-2026 17:33 via soccernews.com
  Juanlu Sanchez said the attraction of playing in the "best league in the world" was the motivation behind his move to Premier League side Bournemouth. 
  Juanlu's move to Bournemouth was officially confirmed on Thursday, with the Spaniard signing for a transfer fee that could rise up to £11.2m inclusive of add-ons. 
  The 22-year-old solves Bournemouth's problems at right-back, having allowed Alex Jimenez to join Fiorentina on loan for the 2026-27 campaign earlier this summer.&n
  
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• Gittens: I’m Having A Perfect Time Under Alonso At Chelsea

  06-08-2026 15:52 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he feels more confident under manager Xabi Alonso during pre-season preparations. In a chat with the club’s website, he stated that his physical condition has improved and he feels a renewed sense of self-belief. Read Also:Mikel: Vinicius Is Using Arsenal To Get A Better Deal At Real Madrid The winger [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Rangers, Rivers United Face Tough Draw

  06-08-2026 15:52 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian champions Rangers have been drawn against Benin Republic’s AS Sobemap in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League. The Flying Antelopes will host the first leg in Ikenne before travelling to Benin for the return fixture. If they advance, Rangers will face either Niger Republic’s ASN Nigelec or Algerian powerhouse MC [...]
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Draw CS Sfaxien, El-Kanemi Warriors To Face Guinea-Bissau’s UDIB

  06-08-2026 14:55 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars have been drawn against Tunisian club CS Sfaxien in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup. The Oluyole Warriors will host the first leg at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne before travelling to Sfax for the return fixture. The winner of the tie will advance to the second preliminary [...]
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• NPFL: Doma United Not Under Title Pressure Ahead Of 2026/27 Season — Ayeni

  06-08-2026 14:41 via completesports.com
  
  Deji Ayeni, Head Coach of newly promoted Doma United, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the club is not under pressure to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in the 2026/2027 season. Doma United Focused On Stability Rather Than Title Challenge Ayeni, a former Akwa United and Enyimba coach, said the club’s immediate objective [...]
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• Bewene Signs New Five-Year Deal At Baník Ostrava

  06-08-2026 14:02 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Abdullahi Bewene has signed a new five-year contract with Czech club Baník Ostrava. The new deal will keep the 21-year-old at the club until June 2031, ending speculation over his future. Bewene progressed through Baník Ostrava’s youth academy and B team before earning promotion to the first team, where he has established [...]
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• Done Deal: Hungarian Champions Győri ETO FC Snap Up Balogun

  06-08-2026 12:57 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has completed a free transfer to Hungarian champions Győri ETO FC. The experienced centre-back has signed a one-year contract with Efraín Juárez’s side after leaving Cypriot outfit Aris Limassol. Balogun featured in 22 matches for Aris Limassol last season, registering two goals and one assist. The 38-year-old began his [...]
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• Infantino Loses Moral Authority To Lead FIFA — By Ehi Braimah

  06-08-2026 11:28 via completesports.com
  
  There are moments in the life of every institution when the issue is no longer whether a leader can survive, but whether he still possesses the moral authority to lead. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reached that moment. Infantino Faces Mounting Pressure Over FIFA Investment Proposal The controversy surrounding his now-shelved proposal to open FIFA’s [...]
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• 22Bet Unveils Football Legend Daniel Amokachi As Pan-African Brand Ambassador

  06-08-2026 10:54 via completesports.com
  
  Partnership set to support football culture, local communities, and responsible engagement across Africa 22Bet Nigeria today officially unveiled Nigerian football legend Daniel Amokachi as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador at a press event held at BON Hotels, GRA Ikeja, Lagos. The appointment marks a significant step in 22Bet’s commitment to celebrating African football culture and contributing [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles To Face Burkina Faso In Final

  06-08-2026 10:20 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will take on Burkina Faso in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship, Completesports.com reports. The showdown will be a rematch of their Group B meeting, where the Young Stallions secured a 2-0 victory over the Flying Eagles. Nigeria booked their place in the final after defeating hosts Côte [...]
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• Nigeria Must Build On Sustainable Structures For Long Term Success –Olofinjana

  06-08-2026 09:29 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana stated that Nigeria must use consecutive World Cup absences to build sustainable administrative structures, establish a clear playing identity, and prioritize professional competence over sentiment when appointing football leaders for long-term success. Recall that Nigeria has made six appearances at the FIFA World Cup since making a memorable debut [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Need To Step Up Their Performance —Udeze Warns

  06-08-2026 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has warned the Super Falcons to step up their performance despite qualifying for the WAFCON 2026 quarterfinals. The Super Falcons booked their place in the last eight after a dominant 6-2 win against Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday. Goals from Asisat Oshoala (penalty) Gift Monday, Uchenna [...]
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• WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Coach Eboboritse Invites 62 Players To Camp

  06-08-2026 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Golden Eaglets head coach Uwejamomere Eboboritse has called up a total of 62 players to the camp as the team commences its screening and training programmes ahead of this year’s WAFU B U-17 Championship. The list is made up of five goalkeepers, 18 defenders, 20 midfielders and 19 forwards. The players have been advised to [...]
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• Mikel: Vinicius Is Using Arsenal To Get A Better Deal At Real Madrid

  06-08-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has disclosed that Vinícius Jr. will not join Arsenal because the Brazilian winger is using the club as leverage to secure a more lucrative contract renewal with Real Madrid. Speaking on his podcast, The Obi One Podcast, Mikel insisted he is 100% sure the forward is not leaving Spain. Read [...]
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• Guimaeraes Completes Medical At Arsenal Ahead £75m Move

  06-08-2026 07:28 via completesports.com
  
  Bruno Guimaraes has completed a medical at Arsenal ahead of signing a four-year contract, the newest report has claimed, SportsMole reports. The Gunners did not enjoy the best of evenings in Ireland on Wednesday given they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Betis, though gaining fitness was the most important aspect of the game. Mikel [...]
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• Carragher Questions Salah’s Decision To Join Trabzonspor

  06-08-2026 07:22 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has questioned Mohamed Salah’s surprise move to Turkish club Trabzonspor, stating that the winger is too good for Turkey and should have targeted a top-tier European club like AC Milan or Juventus instead. Recall that the Egyptian international left Liverpool at the end of last season after nine years on Merseyside [...]
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• Everton Sign Norgaard From Arsenal On Two-Year Deal

  06-08-2026 07:10 via completesports.com
  
  Everton have completed the signing of Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The Toffees announced Norgaard’s signing in a statement on Wednesday. “The defensive midfielder, who boasts a wealth of leadership and playing experience – including 41 caps for Denmark and a Premier League winners’ medal with the Gunners [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ Rating Player-By-Player In Big Win Over Egypt

  06-08-2026 02:33 via completesports.com
  
  Following the Super Falcons’ emphatic 6-2 victory over the Cleopatras of Egypt in their final group-stage match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performances of the players. Chiamaka Nnadozie 5/10 The goalkeeper enjoyed a relatively quiet outing but was unable to keep a clean sheet, conceding twice to [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Babajide Praises Super Falcons Teammates After 6-2 Thrashing Of Egypt

  06-08-2026 01:33 via completesports.com
  
  Omorinsola Babajide has praised her Super Falcons teammates following their thrashing of Egypt in their final Group C match of the WAFCON 2026 on Wednesday. Babajide was the star of the contest as she provided two assists to help her side secure the important win and also progress to the quarterfinals. She set up Gift [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Lawal Lauds Super Falcons’ Fighting Spirit In Win Against Egypt

  06-08-2026 01:13 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Oladimeji Lawal has praised the Super Falcons’s qualification to the quarter-finals after edging Egypt 6-2 in the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria took the lead through Asisat Oshoala’s 21st-minute penalty and doubled their advantage through Gift Monday before Egypt reduced the deficit from the penalty spot deep [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Babajide Wins Player Of The Match Award In Nigeria’s Win Against Egypt

  06-08-2026 00:56 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons star Rinsola Babajide has been named the Player of the Match after Nigeria’s 6-2 win against Egypt in the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. She registered two crucial assists as the Super Falcons cruised into the WAFCON quarter-finals. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2 To Qualify For [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Thrash Egypt 6-2 To Qualify For Quarterfinals Alongside Malawi As Zambia Crash Out

  06-08-2026 00:20 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons have qualified for the quarterfinals of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after hammering Egypt 6-2, in their final Group C game on Wednesday.
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