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• Best Solutions For Sportsbook Operators In 2026

  31-08-2026 16:06 via completesports.com
  Picking a sportsbook provider is not an easy task. It shapes how fast you launch, how much you can customize, and whether the platform works well when traffic climbs during peak events. Get it right, and the platform grows with your audience. Get it wrong, and it struggles to keep up. In this article, we’ve [...]
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• Isak’s Double Against Ipswich Earns Liverpool First Premier League Win Of The Season

  04-09-2026 23:35 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool secured their first Premier League win of the 2026/27 season with a 2-0 victory away at newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Friday. Swedish striker Alexander Isak scored both goals in a rapid early brace (in the 6th and 9th minutes), with both assisted by Cody Gakpo. This gave new head coach [...]
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• Carrick: Zirkzee still important to Man Utd despite failed Everton move

  04-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Michael Carrick believes Joshua Zirkzee will still be an important player for Manchester United this season, despite almost joining upcoming opponents Everton on deadline day.
  Zirkzee was reportedly close to completing a move to Hill Dickinson Stadium, but rumours suggested United pulled out of the deal after loaning out another striker in Chido Obi.
  The 25-year-old did not feature in either of United's opening two Premier League games this season, while he started in just five of his 26 appeara
  
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• Turkey: Osimhen On Target Again As Galatasaray Beat Istanbul Başakşehir Away

  04-09-2026 22:10 via completesports.com
  Victor Osimhen continued his impressive scoring run as Galatasaray defeated Istanbul Başakşehir 3-2 in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig encounter on Friday. Osimhen fired the defending champions ahead in the 13th minute, finishing brilliantly after being set up by Lucas Torreira. The Super Eagles striker has now scored six goals in four league appearances for [...]
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• Promotion-winning Hull boss Jakirovic signs new contract

  04-09-2026 21:32 via soccernews.com
  Hull City have confirmed their promotion-winning head coach Sergej Jakirovic has penned a new two-year contract after overseeing their outstanding Premier League start.
  The Tigers have opened the new campaign – their first at the top table since 2016-17 – with back-to-back victories over Manchester United and Coventry City.
  They host Hull City in their third game of the season on Saturday, and a victory would make them just the second promoted club to open a Premier League campaign w
  
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• US Open: I Was Completely Wrong About Alcaraz –Rusedski

  04-09-2026 20:48 via completesports.com
  Former British number one Greg Rusedski admitted he was wrong and had to eat his words regarding Carlos Alcaraz’s recovery and performance at the US Open. Rusedski openly doubted that Alcaraz would be ready to play best-of-five-set major tennis or even make it through the US Open after missing 139 days with a right wrist [...]
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• Richarlison omission ‘not my decision’, reveals De Zerbi

  04-09-2026 20:32 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi has revealed it was not his decision to leave Richarlison out of Tottenham's Premier League squad.
  Spurs submitted their 25-man squad for the first half of the campaign on Thursday, with Richarlison left out, while injured duo Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert were included.
  Richarlison led Spurs in both goals (12) and direct goal contributions (17) across all competitions last season.
  The Brazilian has been open about his desire to leave Spurs in this window, though a potenti
  
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• ‘It always takes some time’ – Cifuentes trusting the process at Portland

  04-09-2026 20:32 via soccernews.com
  Marti Cifuentes believes his experience of taking over teams midway through a season will be beneficial for the Portland Timbers, but said his team are still in transition. 
  Cifuentes was appointed in July as Phil Neville's successor and has taken charge of 15 matches across all competitions, winning 10 of those (D2 L3).
  The former Queen's Park Rangers boss has overseen four games in the MLS but has won just once, and he was on the wrong end of a 2-1 defeat to Austin FC last time out.&
  
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• Enzo Has A Winning Mentality –Maresca

  04-09-2026 19:34 via completesports.com
  Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca has praised Enzo Fernández by calling him a winner with a strong winning mentality who knows how to secure major trophies like the World Cup and Club World Cup. Enzo will form part of a new-look midfielder at the Etihad where more than £300m has been spent on three players [...]
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• ​Emery knows young recruits must adapt quickly after Villa’s poor start

  04-09-2026 19:32 via soccernews.com
  Unai Emery knows the young players that have joined Aston Villa in this summer's overhaul must adapt quickly, ahead of their Premier League trip to Hull City on Saturday.
  Having finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Europa League in 2025-26, Villa sanctioned the sales of Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Emiliano Martinez.
  While Villa's sales raised almost £300m, they spent just under that amount on a host of new players, with Johan Manz
  
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• Diaby backed to provide ‘something special’ on Leverkusen return

  04-09-2026 19:32 via soccernews.com
  Moussa Diaby could make his second Bayer Leverkusen debut against Union Berlin on Saturday, with head coach Carles Martinez backing him to provide "something special". 
  After spending the last three years with Aston Villa in the Premier League and Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, Diaby returned to Leverkusen on a five-year contract this week.
  During Diaby's first stint with Leverkusen, from 2019 to 2023, he provided 66 Bundesliga goal involvements (31 goals, 35 assists) – only eigh
  
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• Mourinho Will Win More Silverware At Real Madrid –Ancelotti

  04-09-2026 18:47 via completesports.com
  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that Real Madrid manager José Mourinho will succeed and win more silverware during his tenure at Los Blancos. Ancelotti shared that he maintains a close, long-standing friendship with Mourinho, noting that the two managers frequently exchange ideas and messages. Read Also:Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Seals Move To Belgian Club [...]
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• Simeone advises Alvarez to learn from Barcelona transfer saga

  04-09-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Diego Simeone believes Julian Alvarez's failed transfer from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona "will provide him with pure learning".
  Barca openly pursued Alvarez in the transfer window, with the Argentina international also stating his desire for a move, but Atleti were unwilling to sell to their LaLiga rivals.
  Real Madrid also saw a €150m bid rejected earlier in the summer, while Arsenal were reportedly turned down by the striker.
  Alvarez featured off the bench for Atleti against Villarreal on
  
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• Kovac calls for Dortmund to keep ‘rolling’ against Hoffenheim as Nwaneri eyes debut

  04-09-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Niko Kovac has highlighted the importance of a fast start for Borussia Dortmund to "get rolling" in the Bundesliga, ahead of their trip to Hoffenheim on Saturday.
  BVB were 2-0 victors at home to Hamburg on the opening weekend of the season, before thrashing minnows HEBC 5-0 in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.
  At the SNP Arena this weekend, Dortmund will play their 50th Bundesliga match under Kovac, who has collected 104 points from his first 49 games at the helm (W23 D8 L10). 
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• 3SC Get ₦10,000 Per Goal Incentive Ahead In CAFCC Clash With CS Sfaxien

  04-09-2026 18:31 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), one of Nigeria’s two representatives in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, have received a financial incentive to fight for goals when they face Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in Saturday’s first-leg preliminary-round clash, Completesports.com reports. 3SC Receive Goal-Scoring Incentive From Comrade Olawale Comrade Isaac Olawale Ifadare Ayangbile, Vice Chairman of the [...]
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• Free agent Wilfried Zaha on Roma radar

  04-09-2026 18:22 via soccernews.com
  According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AS Roma are looking at free agents as they seek a suitable candidate to strengthen their left attacking flank, and one of names considered is Wilfried Zaha.
  Frequently moving between Crystal Palace and Manchester United in his youth days, the Ivorian eventually spent eight years at Selhurst Park, establishing himself as a formidable attacker, known best for his pace and dribbling skills. Overall, he played 458 matches for Palace, scoring 90 goals and providing
  
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• Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea Revolution Faces Stern Emirates Test

  04-09-2026 18:06 via soccernews.com
  Chelsea’s trip to Arsenal feels significant for reasons that go beyond the result.A decade ago, Antonio Conte’s visit to the Emirates became a turning point. After watching Chelsea dismantled by Arsenal, he accelerated the switch to a back three that transformed the club’s season and ultimately delivered the Premier League title. Now, Xabi Alonso arrives in north London facing his own defining early test as Chelsea begin a new tactical era.
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• Chelsea Players Train With Rugby Tackle Shields Ahead Arsenal Clash

  04-09-2026 17:39 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have taken the unconventional route of training with rugby pads to prepare for Sunday’s London derby with Premier League champions Arsenal at the Emirates. New manager Xabi Alonso has got his troops bracing for impact with big rugby pads. Both Valentin Barco and Pep Chavarria were spotted holding the crash pads while their team-mates [...]
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• Bundesliga 2026/27: Matchday 2 Set To Deliver Early Season Tests, Intriguing Battles

  04-09-2026 17:10 via completesports.com
  
  The second Matchday of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season promises another round of compelling contests as clubs look to build on, or recover from, their opening-weekend results. From Bayern Munich’s trip to Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund’s visit to Hoffenheim to Stuttgart’s bid to avoid another setback, the weekend offers plenty of early-season storylines, milestones and [...]
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• 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Lose To South Korea In Opening Game

  04-09-2026 17:05 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their campaign at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup with a 99–81 defeat to South Korea in Berlin on Friday. The African champions made a competitive start but trailed 26–22 at the end of the first quarter. South Korea maintained their narrow advantage in the second quarter, taking a 48–45 lead [...]
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• 1XCup 2026: Akintunde Samuel Nets Brace As Newhope Naija Wallop Daja 5-1

  04-09-2026 17:05 via completesports.com
  Newhope Naija FC produced a commanding performance in the 1XCup 2026, cruising to a 5-1 victory over Daja United at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos in their Epe Zone encounter on Friday. The result underlined Newhope Naija’s attacking quality as they overwhelmed Daja United with five goals, turning the contest into a one-sided [...]
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• The Complete Sports Celebrity Workout 2026 Is Here!

  04-09-2026 16:51 via completesports.com
  YOU ARE INVITED! After an exciting 2023 edition, the Complete Sports Celebrity Workout (CSCW) 3.0 is back in Lagos, bringing together fitness, entertainment and preventive healthcare for one energetic morning. Save the Date: Date: Saturday, 10th October 2026 Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria Entry is FREE, [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 135: Who Becomes The Next NFF President

  04-09-2026 16:36 via completesports.com
  On August 27. 2026, Ibrahim Gusau resigned as the president of the Nigeria Football Federation alongside several members of the federation’s executive committee amid mounting pressure over the management of Nigerian football. The resignations come as the NFF faces growing scrutiny over the country’s recent failures on the international stage, including Nigeria’s historic failure to [...]
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• Scoring Many Goals From Set Pieces Was Major Reason We Won Premier League Title —Havertz

  04-09-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  Kai Havertz has said Arsenal’s emphasis on set pieces played a major role in their Premier League success last season. Arsenal ended their long wait for a first league title since 2004 after finishing ahead of Manchester City. Central to Arsenal’s success was their use of set pieces which was a useless instrument against their [...]
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• CAF Champions League: Gabonese Referee To Handle San Pedro Vs Rivers United

  04-09-2026 15:56 via completesports.com
  Gabonese referee Cregue Flaury Moukagni has been appointed to officiate the CAF Champions League first preliminary round first-leg clash between San Pedro and Rivers United. Moukagni will be assisted by fellow Gabonese officials Amos Abeigne Ndong and Junior Assoughe, who will serve as first and second assistant referees respectively. Pierre Ghislain Atcho, also from Gabon, [...]
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• FIFA Accuses UEFA Of Smear Campaign Against Infantino

  04-09-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has accused UEFA of running a coordinated smear campaign against president Gianni Infantino in response to US court filings regarding an aborted $4.2 billion World Cup commercialization plan. FIFA filed legal responses in US courts calling UEFA’s actions little more than press releases aimed at its leadership. Read Also:Done Deal: Ehizibue Swaps Udinese For [...]
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• Done Deal: Ehizibue Swaps Udinese For Genoa

  04-09-2026 12:04 via completesports.com
  
  Kingsley Ehizibue has joined Serie A club Genoa for the 2026/27 season, reports Completesports.com. Ehizibue linked up with the Red and Blues from another Serie A club Udinese. The 31-year-old spent four years with Udinese following his arrival from Bundesliga club FC Cologne in 2022. The right-back registered four goals and two assists in 119 [...]
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• Kyrgios Gets One-Month Ban After Testing Positive For Cocaine

  04-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  
  Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has accepted a one-month ban from tennis after testing positive for a metabolite of cocaine during the Mallorca Open in June 2026. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Kyrgios’s default three-month suspension was reduced to just one month because he proved the drug use occurred socially outside of [...]
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• 1XCup 2026: More Drama Unfolds As Tonic, Crystal, Mega 22, Ighalo FA Shine

  04-09-2026 11:32 via completesports.com
  
  Plenty of drama unfolded in Thursday’s 1XCup 2026 qualifiers as the likes of Tonic FC, Crystal FC, Mega 22 FC and Ighalo FA shone by winning their respective matches at the Inspire Sports Ground. However, Mega 22 FC and Ighalo FA secured impressive victories, Crystal FC snatched a narrow win while Tonic FC survived a [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: Four More Teams March On

  04-09-2026 11:23 via completesports.com
  
  Four more teams have marched on in the 1xCup 2026 following Saturday’s games which produced three wins, one dramatic penalty-shootout triumph and a total of eight goals, averaging two per match. The latest round of matches in the 1xCup 2026 qualifiers featured closely fought contests across the Epe, Ikeja and Lagos Island zones, with teams [...]
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