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• Rogers rates start to Chelsea career ’10 out of 10′

  07-10-2026 23:33 via soccernews.com
  Morgan Rogers would rate the start of his Chelsea career as a 10 out of 10, even if the Blues' results have been mixed ahead of Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth.
  After winning their first two Premier League games under Xabi Alonso, Chelsea went into the international break on a three-game winless run (D1 L2), being trounced 3-0 by Brentford last time out.
  They sit 10th in the table ahead of hosting Bournemouth, who are themselves 17th with three points, having failed to win any of their first
  
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• Ex-Chelsea Forward Borini Retires From Professional Football At 35

  07-10-2026 23:22 via completesports.com
  Former Chelsea Italian forward Fabio Borini has announced his retirement at the age of 35, having also played for amongst others Roma, Milan, Liverpool. Sunderland and Sampdoria. The centre-forward was considered once one of the brightest young talents with a huge future ahead of him, but it never quite materialised. A product of the Bologna [...]
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• Ex-Tottenham Star Set To Run For FIFA President

  07-10-2026 23:00 via completesports.com
  Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega says he intends to stand as a candidate in next year’s Fifa presidential election. The 55-year-old is the first person to confirm he want to challenge Gianni Infantino, who has defied calls to step down in the wake of his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World [...]
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• James says Leeds cannot get carried away with unbeaten start ahead of Arsenal test

  07-10-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Dan James has urged Leeds United not to get carried away with their unbeaten start to the Premier League season, as they prepare to visit champions Arsenal on Saturday.
  Leeds are one of five teams yet to taste defeat in the top flight this campaign, having won two and drawn three of their opening five matches.
  They went into the extended international break off the back of a goalless draw with Crystal Palace, having thrashed Newcastle United 4-1 in their previous match.
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• Lionel Messi: The Boy From Rosario Who Became Football’s Greatest Story

  07-10-2026 21:24 via soccernews.com
  Now that Lionel Messi’s international career has come to an end, there will be endless discussions about records.
  People will count goals. They will count assists. They will count appearances. They will count trophies.
  The problem is that none of those numbers truly explain what Messi meant to Argentina. Or to football.
  Because unlike most great players, Messi’s international journey was not defined by uninterrupted success. It was defined by struggle, expectation, heartbreak and red
  
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• Lineker Speaks Out On Potential Title-Stripping For Manchester City

  07-10-2026 21:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former England captain and broadcaster Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to own their situation and accept whatever sanctions come their way following the club’s high-profile financial rule breaches. Speaking at the Leaders Week sports industry conference at Stamford Bridge, Lineker addressed the ongoing fallout surrounding the Premier League charges and independent commission findings. [...]
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• ‘It’s About A Battle Of Will’ — Joshua Promises All-Out Aggression Against Fury On Dec 11

  07-10-2026 20:55 via completesports.com
  Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has sounded a fierce warning ahead of his long-awaited showdown against arch-rival Tyson Fury, scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. With the vacant WBA “super” heavyweight title hanging in the balance, both fighters have promised explosive stoppages. However, Joshua made it clear that his game [...]
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• Man City great Silva comes out of retirement to play in Hong Kong

  07-10-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Manchester City legend David Silva has reversed his retirement from football to join Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin, at the age of 40.
  Silva made 309 Premier League appearances for City between 2010 and 2020 – the most by any player for the club.
  He scored 60 goals and provided 93 assists in the Premier League – the second-most by any City player behind Kevin De Bruyne's 118 – and won the title four times.
  He also lifted the FA Cup twice, the EFL Cup five times and
  
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• Isak and Gakpo both doubtful for Liverpool-Man City clash

  07-10-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Andoni Iraola has revealed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are both doubtful for Liverpool's clash with Manchester City on Sunday due to injuries they sustained on international duty.
  Having made an unbeaten start to Iraola's tenure, winning two and drawing three of their first five Premier League games of 2026-27, Liverpool face an enormous test this week.
  Their first game after the extended international break is against a City side who boast the Premier League's only remaining 100% record, havi
  
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Kano Pillars Pick Up First Point Away To 3SC In Nine Years After 0-0 Draw

  07-10-2026 20:10 via completesports.com
  Kano Pillars earned their first point away to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in nine years with a 0-0 draw in a rescheduled NPFL Matchday 3 fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium. The result ended a long drought for Kano Pillars, as their previous non-defeat away to the Oluyole Warriors came on June 7, 2017—also [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Player Withdrawals Won’t Affect Falcons Against Comoros — Eguavoen

  07-10-2026 19:35 via completesports.com
  Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has played down concerns over the absence of several key players ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying fixture against Comoros. Nigeria will face Comoros in a two-leg second-round tie, with both matches scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on October 9 and 13. [...]
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• Colombia youngsters are adapting quickly, says Lorenzo after win over Peru

  07-10-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Nestor Lorenzo was impressed by the way Colombia's young players adapted during the first international break since the World Cup, which they ended with a 2-0 win over Peru.
  Samuel Velasquez and Daniel Arcila both scored their first senior international goals as Lorenzo's side claimed a deserved success at Inter Miami's Nu Stadium on Tuesday.
  Colombia accumulated 1.53 expected goals from their 16 shots, five of which were on target, compared to Peru failing to hit the target from five attempts w
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: ‘Losing Is Out Of It’ –Enyimba Assistant Coach Ukaegbu Confident Ahead Of Katsina United Trip

  07-10-2026 19:00 via completesports.com
  Enyimba FC assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has struck a defiant and optimistic tone ahead of his side’s crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Katsina United on Friday, declaring that the People’s Elephant are traveling north solely to secure a positive result. The Aba-based giants have managed to turn a corner following a difficult [...]
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• CAS Set To Hear Senegal’s Appeal Over Stripped AFCON Title On Thursday

  07-10-2026 18:42 via completesports.com
  The high-stakes legal battle over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final reaches a critical juncture on Thursday, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) convenes in Lausanne, Switzerland, to hear Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The bitter dispute stems from [...]
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• Marquez concedes Mexico must get better after being booed off versus Chile

  07-10-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Rafael Marquez conceded Mexico have much work to do after a dispiriting 2-0 defeat to Chile extended his winless start in charge of El Tri.
  Having taken over when Javier Aguirre resigned following July's World Cup round-of-16 defeat to England, Marquez is yet to taste victory as his nation's head coach.
  Mexico opened the extended international break with back-to-back 1-1 draws against Colombia and Peru before losing 3-0 to the United States last Saturday, and they concluded their tour of th
  
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• Basketball Africa League (BAL)Unveils Newly Refurbished Courts In Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria , Senegal

  07-10-2026 18:33 via completesports.com
  
  The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league is unveiling six newly refurbished basketball courts in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Senegal in support of NBA Africa’s commitment to build or renovate 1,000 courts across the continent over the next decade. Collectively, the courts are expected to reach thousands of youth and community members [...]
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• Bournemouth won’t sell Alex Scott in January

  07-10-2026 18:20 via soccernews.com
  According to talkSPORT, Bournemouth have no plans to sell Alex Scott during the January transfer window despite renewed interest from several major clubs. The midfielder remains a key part of the Cherries’ long-term plans, and club sources are adamant he will stay at the Vitality Stadium until at least the end of the season.
  Chelsea are reportedly preparing a fresh attempt to sign the England international after seeing an offer worth £64 million rejected during the summer. Real Madri
  
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• ‘He’s An All-Round Athlete’ –Ex-Scotland Defender Hails Fernandez

  07-10-2026 17:43 via completesports.com
  Former Scotland and Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has heaped high praise on Super Eagles center-back Emmanuel Fernandez, describing him as a supreme, all-round athlete who has become indispensable to the Ibrox club. Despite facing occasional scrutiny during a demanding campaign, Fernandez has continued to exhibit the stellar qualities that made him a standout performer since [...]
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• ‘He made me grow’ – De Paul leads Messi tributes after Argentina farewell

  07-10-2026 17:33 via soccernews.com
  Rodrigo De Paul led the tributes to his close friend Lionel Messi following his final Argentina appearance, saying the legendary forward helped him grow both as a player and a person.
  Messi won his 208th and final cap for Argentina on Tuesday, as La Albiceleste beat Benin 3-0 on an emotional occasion at the Estadio Monumental.
  Messi assisted goals for Nicolas Otamendi and Nico Paz before scoring Argentina's third from the penalty spot, taking his overall tally in international football to 126, 6
  
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• 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Touch Down In Casablanca, Ready For Battle

  07-10-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian contingent touched down in Casablanca at 10:16 a.m. local time and has since settled into the Ibis Hotel, where the team will continue preparations for the global tournament. Head coach Akeem Busari on Tuesday unveiled his 21-player [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 147: Finidi George Football Career Trajectory

  07-10-2026 17:22 via completesports.com
  Born in Port Harcourt on 15 April 1971, Finidi George remains one of the most accomplished footballers Nigeria has ever produced. Renowned for his pace, technique, intelligence and ability to deliver dangerous crosses from the right flank, the former Super Eagles winger enjoyed a distinguished career that took him from Nigerian domestic football to the [...]
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• Super Eagles Drop Four Spots in Latest FIFA Rankings

  07-10-2026 15:27 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped four places in the latest men’s world ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association ,FIFA, on Wednesday. The Super Eagles, who were previously ranked 26th in the world, are now in 30th position. Eric Chelle’s side also slipped from fourth to sixth place in Africa, falling behind Morocco, [...]
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• Pedro Announces Retirement From Professional Football At 39

  07-10-2026 15:12 via completesports.com
  Former Barcelona and Spain star Pedro Rodriguez has announced his retirement from football at 39. Pedro has posted a video on social media to confirm he’s hanging up his boots after a career spent playing for Barcelona, Chelsea, Roma and Lazio. ”Being part of the best Barça in history was a privilege; we won everything [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Arteta Signs New Long-Term Contract At Arsenal

  07-10-2026 14:50 via completesports.com
  Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract with reigning Premier League champions Arsenal. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement on their website on Wednesday. Arteta was appointed as our head coach in December 2019, with his latest contract, now as manager, agreed until June 2030. He has been in charge for 361 matches [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: CAF Appoints Rwandan Officials For Comoros Vs Super Falcons

  07-10-2026 12:39 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football ,CAF, has appointed a team of Rwandan officials for the first leg of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixture between Comoros and Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Rwandan referee Henriette Byukusenge will serve as the centre referee, with compatriots Sandrine Murangwa and Regine Mukayiranga appointed as first and second assistant referees, respectively. [...]
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• Bonfrere Returns To Nigeria On Private Visit, Set To Attend Ebonyi Event

  07-10-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria U-23 coach, Jo Bonfrere, has returned to Nigeria on a private visit, with the Dutchman expected to attend the official opening of High Chief Solomon Agueze Ejeh’s ultra-modern country home in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Completesports.com reports. The 80-year-old Bonfrere, who guided Nigeria’s U-23 men’s national team to a historic gold medal at the [...]
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• ‘I Deeply Regret My Words’ –South Korean Captain Issues Public Apology After Military Exemption Remark

  07-10-2026 10:02 via completesports.com
  South Korean captain Lee Gi-hyuk has been forced into a humiliating public climbdown, issuing a grovelling apology after sparking massive nationwide outrage by gloating online about dodging mandatory military service. The controversy erupted after the skipper celebrated winning a crucial gold medal at a major international multi-sport tournament. Under South Korean law, athletes who secure [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Ajibade, Alozie, Nnadozie Join Super Falcons Camp For Comoros Clash

  07-10-2026 09:25 via completesports.com
  
  Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and dependable defender Michelle Alozie have arrived at the Super Falcons’ camp in Ijebu Ode ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixture against Comoros. Also joining the team are midfielder Jennifer Echegini and forward Folashade Ijamilusi, bringing the number of players in camp to 22. Only four players—Comfort [...]
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• ‘I’m Not Retiring From International Football’ — Ronaldo

  07-10-2026 08:49 via completesports.com
  Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus twice “broke his word”. The 41-year-old captain left his country’s Nations League camp last week after being an unused substitute against Norway and then finding out he would not [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Must Win All Home Games To Boost Title Bid — Finidi

  07-10-2026 08:26 via completesports.com
  Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has urged his players to make the most of their home advantage as they target the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title this season. The Port Harcourt-based club came close to winning their second NPFL crown last season, but narrowly missed out to Rangers. Rivers United have started the [...]
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• Tuchel Praises England Squad’s Resilience After World Cup 2026 Heartbreak

  07-10-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has praised the mental fortitude and maturity of his squad, declaring that the Three Lions have officially turned the page on their painful World Cup exit and are channeling that frustration into a fresh cycle. After a 3-2 defeat to world champions Spain, the Three Lions have bounced back with two [...]
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• Messi Bids Farewell To International Football With Goal, Two Assists In Argentina’s 3-0 Win Over Benin

  07-10-2026 07:52 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi ended his international career with a goal and two assists as Argentina thrashed Benin Republic 3-0 in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni started with a strong attack, with Messi on the right flank, Lautaro Martinez down the middle and Julian Alvarez on the left. Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, [...]
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• Denmark: Nigerian Striker Named SuperLiga’s September Player Of The Month

  07-10-2026 07:40 via completesports.com
  Nigerian striker Friday Etim has been named the Danish Superliga Player of the Month for September, Completesports.com reports. Etim was rewarded for his outstanding performances for FC Midtjylland during the month, scoring three goals and providing an assist. The 24-year-old forward also found the net in Midtjylland’s Danish Cup clash against Sundby BK. Read Also:Done [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: Kano Pillars Target First Point Away To 3SC In Nine Years

  07-10-2026 00:05 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars travel to the Lekan Salami Stadium on Wednesday to face Shooting Stars in a rescheduled NPFL Matchday 3 fixture, with one clear target: a first point away to the Oluyole Warriors since 2017. The last time Pillars avoided defeat in Ibadan was June 7, 2017 — a 0-0 draw – but since then, [...]
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