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• Arsenal Accept €20m Offer From Beşiktaş For Star Forward

  30-06-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  Arsenal have reportedly accepted a €20 million offer from Beşiktaş for Leandro Trossard, leaving the Belgium international with the final decision over his future. The experienced forward has been linked with a move away from the Emirates for several months despite featuring regularly under Mikel Arteta towards the end of last season. Now, reports from [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Never Was This A Red Card’ –Pochettino Defends Balogun

  02-07-2026 11:13 via completesports.com
  US coach Mauricio Pochettino has defended Folarin Balogun after the striker received a straight red card for an accidental studs-up clash on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Tarik Muharemovic during their FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 match. Despite the dismissal, the US team held on to secure a 2-0 victory and advance to the last [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Flying Eagles’ Mexico ’83 Heroes Demand Monetisation Of Unfulfilled Scholarship Promise

  02-07-2026 10:49 via completesports.com
  
  Fourty-three years after representing Nigeria at their first FIFA U-20 World Cup finals, members of Nigeria’s 1983 U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, are still pressing the Federal Government to monetise the scholarship it promised them for representing the country at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Mexico after failing to fulfil the pledge, Completesports.com [...]
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• World Cup 2026: DR Congo Will Learn From England’s Defeat — Desabre

  02-07-2026 09:51 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sébastien Desabre believes his side will emerge stronger despite their defeat to England, reports Completesports.com. The Leopards were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a slim 2-1 defeat to England in Atlanta on Wednesday. DR Congo stunned the Three Lions with a superb strike from Brian Cipenga [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I’ve No Regrets Coming Out Of Retirement To Represent Germany –Neuer

  02-07-2026 09:35 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has confirmed his second international retirement following Germany’s shock elimination at the FIFA World Cup 2026, but he insisted he has no regrets about coming out of retirement to play for his country. The 40-year-old goalkeeper officially called time on his international career after Germany suffered a 4-3 penalty shootout [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Angry Senegal Star Announces Boycott From National Team If Coaching Crew Remain

  02-07-2026 09:35 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal star Pape Gueye has gone on strike from the international team sparking a row with head coach Pape Thiaw, Mirror reports. The Villarreal midfielder says he will be taking a break from the squad while the technical team is in place in the wake of their 3-2 World Cup exit to Belgium. Gueye, 27, [...]
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• Senegal Set Unwanted World Cup Record In Defeat To Belgium

  02-07-2026 08:20 via completesports.com
  
  Teranga Lions of Senegal set an unwanted record following their dramatic defeat to Belgium in Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32. Senegal were ahead 2-0 with less than five minutes left to play before Belgium staged a dramatic comeback to turn the game around and won 3-2 after extra-time. According to Stats Foot, [...]
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• Schweinsteiger Backs Klopp To Replace Nagelsmann As Germany Coach

  02-07-2026 08:05 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester United star Bastian Schweinsteiger has backed Jürgen Klopp to replace Julian Nagelsmann as the manager of the German national team following Germany’s shock Round-of-32 exit to Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Following the historic penalty shootout loss, Schweinsteiger voiced his confidence that a managerial change is imminent, noting that Klopp would [...]
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• ‘It Hurts’ — Thiaw Reacts To Senegal’s Painful Defeat To Belgium

  02-07-2026 07:23 via completesports.com
  Pape Thiaw has reflected on Senegal’s disappointing defeat to Senegal in their Round of 32 encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. The Terangha Lions threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 against Rudi Garcia’s side. Habib Diarra gave Thiaw’s side the lead five minutes before the half hour mark, tapping home [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium Stage Dramatic Comeback To Edge Out Senegal In Five-Goal Thriller

  02-07-2026 01:23 via completesports.com
  
  Youri Tielemans struck a 125th-minute ​penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their World Cup last ‌32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday to keep alive their title hopes that had looked dead and buried, Reuters reports. Senegal’s Lamine Camara slid in on Tielemans as the ball [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Well Deserved Victory –Tuchel Hails England Win Against DR Congo

  01-07-2026 23:13 via completesports.com
  
  England coach Thomas Tuchel has praised his team’s relentless work ethic and belief in their 2-1 win over DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32. The Three Lions went behind inside the opening seven minutes thanks to Brian Cipenga’s strike, but a Harry Kane brace means the England will play Mexico [...]
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• Kane Surpasses Pele’s World Cup Tally In England’s Nervy Win Against DR Congo

  01-07-2026 21:25 via completesports.com
  
  Harry Kane surpassed Pelé’s World Cup goal tally courtesy of his late brace against Congo DR to salvage England’s spot in the round of 16 with a dramatic 2-1 comeback, ESPN reports. With full time fast approaching, the Three Lions looked on course for a shocking tournament exit after Congo DR had taken a seventh-minute [...]
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• Laporta: Barca Won’t Wait Forever To Sign Alvarez

  01-07-2026 20:46 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club has submitted a firm transfer offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez. While acknowledging the player’s desire to join, Laporta warned that the offer is not open-ended and that Barcelona will not wait indefinitely for Atlético to negotiate. Read Also:Neville: France Are Favourites To Win World [...]
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• NPFL: Dogo Named New Niger Tornadoes Technical Adviser

  01-07-2026 20:09 via completesports.com
  
  Niger Tornadoes have confirmed the appointment of experienced tactician Kabiru Dogo as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Dogo signed a three-year contract with the Minna-based club and was officially unveiled on Wednesday at the club’s secretariat in Minna. The unveiling ceremony was attended by the club’s [...]
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• Serena Doubtful For Wimbledon Doubles

  01-07-2026 18:54 via completesports.com
  
  Serena Williams’ participation in the Wimbledon doubles tournament alongside her sister Venus is currently uncertain after she tweaked her right knee during her first-round singles comeback loss against Maya Joint. Recall that Serena injured (tweaked) her right knee near the end of the first set during a 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 loss to 20-year-old Australian Maya [...]
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• Bayern Munich Not Ready To Sell Olise –Hainer Tells Real Madrid

  01-07-2026 17:15 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has ruled out selling Michael Olise to Real Madrid, telling club president Florentino Pérez to save himself the trouble of making an offer. Hainer stated that Bayern is not a selling club and described Olise as a fundamental piece under a long-term contract. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Kane, Mbappe Will [...]
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• Kiwior Joins FC Porto On Permanent Deal

  01-07-2026 17:01 via completesports.com
  
  Jakub Kiwior has joined Porto after the Portuguese side exercised their option to make his loan deal permanent. Arsenal confirmed Kiwior’s move in a statement on their website on Wednesday. “The 26-year-old defender spent two-and-a-half years in north London after arriving from Italian side Spezia in January 2023,” Arsenal wrote. “During his time with us, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Desabre Confident DR Congo Can Trouble England

  01-07-2026 16:39 via completesports.com
  
  DR Congo head coach Sebastian Desabre insists his team will not be easy opponents for England, even as he acknowledges the tough challenge that lies ahead. The Round of 16 encounter is slated for the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday. DR Congo Ready For Battle Desabre acknowledged the gulf in quality between the two teams but [...]
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• Neville: France Are Favourites To Win World Cup 2026

  01-07-2026 16:34 via completesports.com
  
  England legend Gary Neville has tipped France as the clear favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing their attacking lineup as a level above the rest of the tournament. Speaking after France’s dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden, Neville noted that their attacking players (including Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola) [...]
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• Benin City Youth League Sanctions Dynamo Academica For Rule Breach

  01-07-2026 16:16 via completesports.com
  
  The Benin City Youth League has condemned the conduct of Dynamo Academica Football Academy during the official award ceremony following the league final. It was observed that immediately after the conclusion of the league’s official presentation ceremony, Dynamo Academica proceeded to organize and present its own club awards to its players on the same podium [...]
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• Done Deal: Chelsea Sign Marco Palestra From Atalanta

  01-07-2026 15:58 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced the signing of Marco Palestra from Serie A outfit Atalanta, Completesports.com reports. The Italy international signed a six-year contract with Chelsea, committing his future to Stamford Bridge until 2032. Palestra becomes the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era, marking the Spaniard’s first addition since taking charge of the Blues. The 21-year-old [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 110: Dosu Joseph On His Football Career

  01-07-2026 14:31 via completesports.com
  
  Born on June 19, 1973, Dosu Joseph is one of the talented goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. Dosu helped Julius Berger win the Nigerian FA Cup in November 1996, by keeping a clean sheet in the finals against Katsina United. His career came to an abrupt end after a serious car accident in Lagos in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Amad Proud Of Côte d’Ivoire’s Historic Campaign Despite Exit

  01-07-2026 14:01 via completesports.com
  
  Amad Diallo says Cote d’Ivoire can leave FIFA World Cup 2026 proud after reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history. The Elephants were beaten 2-1 by Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday night, bringing an end to a campaign that had already delivered a major breakthrough [...]
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• Emenalo Leaves Role As Chief Football Executive Of Saudi Pro League

  01-07-2026 12:55 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles defender Michael Emenalo is leaving his role as chief football executive of the Saudi Pro League (SPL),The Athletic reports. The former Chelsea technical director, who is also leaving his position as head of the league’s Player Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE), departs at the end of a three-year contract having arrived in [...]
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• Brentford Chief Explains Onyeka’s Permanent Move To Coventry City

  01-07-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford director of football Phil Giles has explained the decision to sanction Frank Onyeka’s permanent transfer to Coventry City. Onyeka initially moved to Coventry City on loan in February, helping the Sky Blues win the Sky Bet Championship title and return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years. The Nigeria international [...]
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• Blankson Leaves Rivers Angels With ‘Fond Memories’, Set For ‘Fresh Challenges’

  01-07-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers Angels Head Coach, Tosan Blankson, has exclusively confirmed to Completesports.com that he has left the club with ‘Fond memories’ after a two season stint with the club. Blankson is understood to have left Rivers Angels With his backroom staff. The 56-year-old gaffer steered the club to two Rivers State Women FA Cup successes, one [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Uzbekistan Star Shomurodov Claims Best Group Stage Goal

  01-07-2026 09:42 via completesports.com
  Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov has been voted the winner of the Best Group Stage Goal award at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Shomurodov, 31, won the award for his inch-perfect lob from a tight angle against Democratic Republic of Congo in Uzbekistan’s final group stage outing in Atlanta on 27 June. The [...]
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• Super Eagles Will Learn From Morocco, Others To Shine At 2030 World Cup — Senator Nwoko

  01-07-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  The Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Ned Nwoko, has lamented the absence of the Super Eagles from the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, but believes the impressive performances of Morocco and other African teams will inspire Nigeria to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and make a significant impact, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Dutch Players Suffer Racist Abuse After Penalty Shootout Defeat To Morocco

  01-07-2026 08:56 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands players who missed penalties in Monday’s World Cup penalty shootout defeat by Morocco suffered ​racist abuse online, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said on ‌Tuesday, Reuters reports. Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville all failed to find the net as Morocco edged the Dutch 3-2 on penalties after ​their last-32 match in Monterrey [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I Won’t Swap Haaland For Any Player –Norway Coach Reacts To Man City Star’s Winning Goal Vs Ivory Coast

  01-07-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  
  Following Erling Haaland’s dramatic 86th-minute winner that secured a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has disclosed that he won’t swap the Manchester City star for any player. The win over the Ivorian side marked Norway’s first-ever victory in the knockout stages of a major [...]
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