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• Alisson Faces Backlash After Admitting To Missing Liverpool Games To Prepare For World Cup

  14-06-2026 07:21 via completesports.com
  
  Alisson Becker is facing backlash from Liverpool fans after admitting he missed games for the Reds ‘to prepare for the World Cup, liverpool.com reports. The goalkeeper was absent for nine of Liverpool’s final 10 games of the 2025/26 season, including both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, having sustained a hamstring injury [...]
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Must Bounce Back From Colombia Setback — Desabre

  24-06-2026 13:30 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has said it is important for the Leopards to move on from the defeat to Colombia. The Leopards fell 1-0 to the South Americans in their second Group K game at Guadalajara Stadium. The first half largely belonged to Colombia, who were thwarted by DR Congo’s goalkeeper [...]
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• Infantino: Trump Will Attend World Cup 2026 Final

  24-06-2026 13:27 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Infantino stated that both of them will watch the match together and jointly present the trophy to the winning team. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go [...]
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• NPFL: Enyimba Hotshot Chidera Reflects On Breakthrough Season

  24-06-2026 10:58 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba youngster, Chidera Michael, has reflected on his first season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), where he emerged as the People’s Elephant’s highest goalscorer and concluded that he was grateful to God and pleased with his achievement, Completesports.com reports. Chidera joined the two-time African champions from Ozalla Football Academy, Onitsha, prior to the [...]
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• Nigerian Players Who Dominated Europe | Super Eagles Stars In Top Form 2026

  24-06-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian footballers are making a huge impact across Europe’s top leagues this season. From Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey in the Premier League to Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella, and more, we break down the performances of Super Eagles stars and what their club form means for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go All Out For Victory Against Switzerland –Marsch

  24-06-2026 09:46 via completesports.com
  
  Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has disclosed that he’s targeting a win against Switzerland in their final World Cup Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver to secure the top spot in the group and keep his team playing on home soil. Canada currently sits at the top of Group B with 4 points. [...]
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• Danjuma Confident Nasarawa Amazons Will Reach President Federation Cup Final

  24-06-2026 09:10 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa Amazons head coach Chris Danjuma is optimistic his side will secure a place in the final of the women’s President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Lafia club will face Sunshine Queens in the semi-final of this year’s edition of the competition at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Wednesday (today). Danjuma’s side defeated current [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Deschamps To Miss France’s Final Group Game Following Death Of Mother

  24-06-2026 08:44 via completesports.com
  France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side’s final World Cup group game following the death of his mother. According to BBC Sport the French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the sad news. Deschamps, 57, learned of his mother’s passing on Tuesday morning and has been given permission by FFF president Philippe Diallo to fly [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Defender Spence Snubs Partey During Pre-match Handshakes

  24-06-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Djed Spence snubbed Thomas Partey during the pre-match handshakes ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Ghana, The Sun reports. The 33-year-old ex-Arsenal midfielder, who is currently facing a criminal trial and several rape charges, walked past Spence as the Spurs defender stared ahead and kept his hands down. It comes after Partey was refused [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Hold Me Responsible For Uzbekistan’s Heavy Loss To Portugal –Cannavaro

  24-06-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro has disclosed that he will take responsibility for his team’s crushing 5-0 loss to Portugal in their second Group K match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston, Texas. Cannavaro defended his players’ efforts, blaming himself for the tactical approach and mistakes in the heavy loss. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Were Excellent —Rooney Praises Black Stars After Draw With England

  24-06-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  
  Legendary England striker Wayne Rooney has described Ghana’s Black Stars display in their goalless draw with The Three Lions as excellent. England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana on Tuesday in their second group stage fixture at the World Cup. The Three Lions dominated possession but struggled to create clear-cut chances against opponents [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Winger Joins Swedish Club Djurgården On Five-Year Contract

  24-06-2026 07:07 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian winger Angelo Agbejoye has joined Swedish Allsvenskan club Djurgarden, Completesports.com reports. Agbejoye, who joined Djurgarden from local club Grassrunners FC penned a five-year contract. The 18-year-old is the Blue Stripes’ first recruit of the summer transfer window. Agbejoye Ready For New Challenge Agbejoye was delighted after signing his contract with the club. Read Also:Getafe [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Queiroz Blasts Referee After Ghana Penalty Snub Vs England

  24-06-2026 06:37 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Queiroz launched a fierce criticism of the officiating after Ghana’s goalless draw with England, claiming VAR failed to intervene during two crucial second-half incidents. Queiroz believed England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and defender Ezri Konsa should both have been punished for challenges on Prince Adu, with neither incident resulting in disciplinary action despite strong protests [...]
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• It’s Always Tough When You Play Against 11 Behind The Ball –Rice Laments England’s Draw With Ghana

  24-06-2026 01:10 via completesports.com
  
  England midfielder Declan Rice said it was difficult to beat Ghana’s Black Stars because they had all their eleven players behind the ball Ghana produced a disciplined defensive performance to hold England to a 0-0 draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group L. The result means Ghana remain firmly in contention for a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Unlucky Not To Score Against Ghana –Tuchel

  24-06-2026 00:44 via completesports.com
  
  England coach Thomas Tuchel has disclosed that the Three Lions were unlucky not to have scored against Ghana in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 game. Recall that England and Ghana played out a frustrating 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ghana [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Earn Valuable Draw Against England

  24-06-2026 00:30 via completesports.com
  Ghana held England to a 0-0 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L clash in Boston on Tuesday night. Carlos Queiroz’s side put up a solid display at the back, and stood tall against relentless pressure from England. Declan Rice had England’s best chance of the first half but his looping header hit [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Delights In Portugal’s Dominant Win Over Uzbekistan

  23-06-2026 22:20 via completesports.com
  Cristiano Ronaldo has celebrated Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Completesports.com reports. Ronaldo scored a brilliant brace in the Group K encounter to erase the memory of his poor showing in Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo last week. The 41-y became the first player to score in six World Cups and he also [...]
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• Ronaldo Scores Twice, Sets World Cup Record As Portugal Thrash Uzbekistan 5-0

  23-06-2026 21:41 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal reaffirmed their World Cup credentials with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. Ronaldo is now the first player to score at six different World Cups, and also he is now his nation’s outright top scorer at World Cups with 10 goals, moving one ahead of the late [...]
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• England Vs Ghana Live Blogging — FIFA World Cup 2026 (Matchday 2; Group L)

  23-06-2026 21:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L matchday 2 clash between The Three Lions of England and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Gillette Stadium [Boston Stadium], Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA.
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• President Federation Cup: Nasarawa Amazons, FC Robo Queens, Two Others Battle For Final Berths

  23-06-2026 21:21 via completesports.com
  
  FC Robo Queens will face Heartland Queens of Owerri in the first semi final of this year’s President Federation Cup women’s competition at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City on Wednesday. Heartland Queens will head into the game in confident mood having eliminated Dragon Fury Ladies, Ahudiyannem Queens and Ibom Angels on their way to [...]
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• Chelle Gets New Super Eagles Contract, To Handle U-23 Eagles

  23-06-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, will remain in charge of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after an agreement was reached on a new contract. Dikko revealed this to journalists on Tuesday, following a meeting between officials of the NSC and the Nigeria Football Federation [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Is A Role Model To Portugal –Martinez

  23-06-2026 18:47 via completesports.com
  
  Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has described Cristiano Ronaldo as a role model and an invaluable leader for the national team. Addressing the media ahead of today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against Uzbekistan, the Portuguese manager defended the 41-year-old forward against critics. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Can Rival Messi, Mbappe, Haaland For Golden [...]
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• Plumptre Disowns Fake Facebook Account Accusing NFF Officials Of Demanding Bribe

  23-06-2026 17:48 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has distanced herself from a Facebook account impersonating her and making allegations that Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials demanded bribe from her. The Facebook page bearing Plumptre’s name claimed that she had been dropped from the Super Falcons squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) because she [...]
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• Why Atletico Madrid Must Sell Alvarez –Agüero

  23-06-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Argentina striker Sergio Agüero has advised Atlético Madrid to sell Julián Álvarez, stating that keeping an unhappy player is detrimental to everyone. Following Álvarez’s public admission that he wants to leave the club, Agüero believes offloading the forward is the best solution for the player and the club’s locker room atmosphere. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Silva [...]
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• Dele-Bashiru Set To Join Greek Club Aris FC

  23-06-2026 16:08 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Greek Super League side Aris FC. According to Greek outlet ATHLOS, Aris have reached an agreement with Sky Bet Championship club Watford for the transfer of the 26-year-old. The deal is reportedly worth €1.5 million, and rising to €2 million through [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Mandi Hails Algeria’s Resilience In Victory Over Jordan

  23-06-2026 14:45 via completesports.com
  Algeria defender Aissa Mandi has reflected on the team’s hard-fought victory over Jordan, Completesports.com reports. The Desert Foxes came from behind to defeat Jordan 2-1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to keep alive their hopes of a place in the next round at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Nizar Al Rashdan gave Jordan the [...]
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• Haaland Cools Norway’s World Cup 2026 Expectations

  23-06-2026 13:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has advised fans to temper expectations regarding Norway’s chances of winning the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite securing their first tournament qualification in 28 years and advancing to the knockout stages, the striker maintains that reaching the latter rounds alone is a massive achievement. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Can [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sarr Upbeat Senegal Will Bounce Back Against Iraq

  23-06-2026 12:11 via completesports.com
  Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr has expressed his disappointment following the Teranga Lions’ 3-2 defeat to Norway at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Pape Thiaw’s side suffered their second loss of the competition in a thrilling encounter at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. The defeat saw Norway join France in securing qualification for the Round [...]
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• Live FIFA World Cup 2026 Streaming On Android And iOS Devices

  23-06-2026 11:36 via completesports.com
  
  The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to attract billions of viewers from around the world. As the tournament gets closer, football fans are looking for the easiest ways to watch every match live on their smartphones and tablets. However, many viewers face common problems such as expensive subscriptions, region restrictions, poor streaming quality, and [...]
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• Warren: No Venue Yet For Joshua, Fury Fight

  23-06-2026 10:25 via completesports.com
  
  Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the venue and exact date for the highly anticipated super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are still undecided. Warren stated he personally prefers a UK venue, but Las Vegas has been heavily rumored as a strong front-runner due to the preference of the broadcaster, Netflix. Read Also:It Will [...]
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