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• Feyenoord Part Ways With Van Persie

  07-06-2026 22:24 via completesports.com
  
  Feyenoord has officially parted ways with manager Robin van Persie after a 16-month stint. Despite successfully guiding the Rotterdam giants to a second-place finish and a qualification spot in the UEFA Champions League, the club’s board opted to dismiss the Dutch icon following a season plagued by inconsistent domestic performances. The decision marks a swift [...]
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• Koeman: Uzbekistan friendly will help fine-tune Netherlands starting side

  08-06-2026 01:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Ronald Koeman said that Monday's friendly against Uzbekistan will be used to fine-tune his starting line-up for the Netherlands' opening game at the World Cup. 
  Netherlands take on World Cup debutants Uzbekistan at Icahn Stadium, hoping to bounce back from their shock 1-0 defeat to Algeria before they jetted off to North America.
  The Oranje's defeat saw them lose their final home match before a major tournament for only the fourth time, having previously done so in 1934, 1938 and
  
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• Ogbu To Undergo Scan In Lisbon Monday

  07-06-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria defender Igoh Ogbu will undergo a scan in Lisbon on Monday to determine the extent of the injury he sustained during the Super Eagles’ training session on Saturday, Completesports.com reports. The Slavia Prague centre-back suffered an Achilles tendon injury and has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal. Meanwhile, Super Eagles [...]
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• Nine Injured In Shooting Near England’s World Cup Base In US

  07-06-2026 22:30 via completesports.com
  
  Nine people have suffered injuries in a shooting near England’s World Cup base in Kansas City, Missouri, The Athletic reports. Police were called to reports of an incident on Troost Avenue, a short drive from the training base camp and a little further in the other direction to the team hotel England will use during [...]
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• Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord after 15 months in charge

  07-06-2026 22:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Robin van Persie has been sacked by Feyenoord following an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign, the club confirmed on Sunday. 
  Feyenoord finished second in the Eredivisie, which was enough to qualify for the Champions League next season, but ended up 19 points behind runaway champions PSV. 
  The 42-year-old, who was only appointed as Brian Priske's successor in February 2025, won 30 of his 50 matches in charge across all competitions (D9 L19). 
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• Denmark vs Ukraine Friendly Abandoned After Eriksen Collapses On Pitch Again

  07-06-2026 21:31 via completesports.com
  
  Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, Sky Sports reports. Footage showed Eriksen grabbing his chest before collapsing in the 65th minute. The match was later abandoned. “Christian Eriksen is conscious and ​is doing ⁠well under the circumstances,” ⁠the federation said in a ‌statement on X. Denmark’s national team doctor Morten [...]
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• Algeria Extend Petkovic Contract Ahead 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 21:22 via completesports.com
  
  The Algerian Football Federation ,FAF, has announced the extension of national team head coach Vladimir Petkovic’s contract until 2028. The decision was confirmed by the federation on Sunday, rewarding the Bosnian tactician for the significant progress made by the Desert Foxes since his appointment in February 2024. Petkovic was originally contracted until the conclusion of [...]
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• Dembele and Doue ready to start for France, says Deschamps

  07-06-2026 21:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Didier Deschamps has confirmed that both Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue are likely to start in France's final game before the World Cup against Northern Ireland. 
  France conclude their preparations for the World Cup on Monday at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with Les Bleus hoping to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast. 
  That loss ended a nine-game unbeaten run for France, and only on three occasions have they lost successive matches under Deschamps, which last came
  
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• Super Eagles World Cup Miss: Gusau Not To Blame — Gara-Gombe

  07-06-2026 20:59 via completesports.com
  Attention is shifting to the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the falling of the curtain on the 2025/26 European Leagues season Countries have forwarded their team lists to FIFA, and the stage is getting set for the commencement of the mundial. This flashes before us light of the reminder of Super Eagles missing out of [...]
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• I Want My Children To Watch Me Play Tennis –Serena

  07-06-2026 20:33 via completesports.com
  Veteran US tennis star Serena Williams has disclosed that her decision to make a tennis comeback was because she wanted her children to watch her play. The American sport legend, now 44, is competing in a professional tournament for the first time in nearly four years next week at Queens in London. The 23-time Grand [...]
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• Lovren: There Was A Rift Between Salah, Slot At Liverpool

  07-06-2026 20:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has disclosed that Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot didn’t have a good relationship at Anfield. Lovren, who remains one of Salah’s closest confidants, stated in an explosive interview with WinWin that the toxic managerial dynamic directly triggered Salah’s departure from Anfield. Read Also:Liverpool Plan New Contract Talks With Ngumoha Amid [...]
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• Ederson replaces injured Wesley in Brazil’s World Cup squad

  07-06-2026 20:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Wesley has been ruled out of the World Cup for Brazil, with Ederson called up in his place.
  The defender has been a key fixture in Carlo Ancelotti's side since the Italian took over, but he suffered a muscle injury in their 2-1 friendly win over Egypt on Saturday.
  Wesley was forced off in the 17th minute and left the stadium on crutches, having been seen crying on the bench after he was helped off the pitch by the medical team.
  Ancelotti conceded after the game that Brazil were worried about the
  
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• New York Mayor Reveals African Country To Win 2026 World Cup

  07-06-2026 20:07 via completesports.com
  
  New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has predicted that Morocco will defeat France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, backing the Atlas Lions to become world champions for the first time in their history, Morocco World News reports. Speaking in predictions published by British newspaper The Guardian (via Morocco World News) the 35-year-old mayor [...]
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• Friendly: Super Falcons Target Another Win Against Senegal

  07-06-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  The Super Falcons are set to adopt a more aggressive approach in Monday’s second international friendly against Senegal following a closely contested first encounter in Ikenne Friday. Head coach Justine Madugu revealed on Sunday that the nine-time African champions will be more purposeful in attack when they face the Lionesses of Senegal again at the [...]
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• Dembele: Deschamps’ looming exit will not affect France’s World Cup bid

  07-06-2026 19:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Ousmane Dembele said France are determined to finish Didier Deschamps' reign on a high note and that his impending departure is not a distraction ahead of the World Cup. 
  Deschamps announced in January that he would step down from his role after a glittering 14-year tenure, during which he has helped France dominate world football. 
  The 57-year-old led Les Bleus to World Cup glory in 2018 while also finishing as runners-up at FIFA's flagship competition four years ago after losing
  
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• President Federation Cup: Mangut Expresses Relief After Nasarawa United’s Victory Over Rivers United

  07-06-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has celebrated his team’s victory over Rivers United. The Solid Miners defeated 5-3 on penalities in their President Federation Cup Round of 16 encounter in Awka on Saturday. Nasarawa United squandered a two-goal lead as Rivers United fought back from 2-0 down to force the game into extra time. [...]
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• Silva has adaptability to fit ‘into every dressing room in world football’, says Martinez

  07-06-2026 18:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Roberto Martinez believes Bernardo Silva has the adaptability and the talent to slot right in at Barcelona, should he choose to sign for them.
  Silva left Manchester City after a glittering nine-year spell at the Etihad, which saw him win 19 major honours, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
  The 31-year-old made 460 appearances for City in all competitions, netting 76 goals, and played in every Premier League game in 2025-26 as they finished as runners-up behind Arsenal.
  
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• Scaloni concedes some Argentina players’ fitness not at 100%

  07-06-2026 17:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Lionel Scaloni admitted some Argentina players are not at "100%" following their 2-0 friendly win over Honduras.
  Lautaro Martinez and Giuliano Simeone were both on target for the reigning world champions, who left Lionel Messi on the bench as he continues to recover from muscle fatigue.
  It was Argentina's sixth straight win as they continue to step up their preparation for the World Cup, but they have already been dealt a blow, with Leonardo Balerdi ruled out of the tournament prior to the
  
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• Baldini backs serial winner Conte to succeed if he returns to Italy

  07-06-2026 17:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Interim Italy boss Silvio Baldini believes that serial winner Antonio Conte would be a success if he decided to return to take charge of the Azzurri. 
  Baldini is in temporary charge of Italy and won his first game 1-0 against Luxembourg, where he handed 15 players their international debut at Stade de Luxembourg. 
  The Azzurri are on the hunt for a permanent head coach following the resignation of Gennaro Gattuso after Italy failed to qualify for their third consecut
  
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• We’re Scared Of Playing Bigger Countries —Ex- Bafana Head Coach

  07-06-2026 15:54 via completesports.com
  
  Former South Africa senior men’s national team head coach Owen Da Gama has said Bafana Bafana are scared of playing against bigger countries. Bafana Bafana’s final preparations for the World Cup have been severely disrupted due to a combination visa crisis and underwhelming performances. On top of failing to find stronger opponents for Bafana friendly [...]
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• Clarke relishing ‘fantastic problems’ of team selection after Scotland’s big win

  07-06-2026 15:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Steve Clarke says Scotland have given him "fantastic problems" ahead of selecting a starting line-up for their World Cup opener following a 4-0 rout of Bolivia.
  Scotland, who also beat Curacao 4-1 in their previous warm-up friendly, ran riot in the first half against their South American opposition to go into the tournament on a high.
  Lawrence Shankland and Scott McTominay got the scoring underway before Che Adams netted a brace to secure the win.
  This was the first time Scotland have nette
  
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• Rangers Will Renew Coach Ilechukwu’s Contract Ahead 2026/27 NPFL, CAF Champions League — GM, Ezeaku

  07-06-2026 15:12 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers International have confirmed that the Flying Antelopes’ Head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, will remain in charge of the club ahead of the 2026/27 domestic and continental football seasons, Completesports.com reports. General Manager of the Coal City side, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, insisted that Ilechukwu would continue in his role as the club’s Head Coach for the [...]
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• USA’s fighting spirit against Germany thrills Pochettino

  07-06-2026 14:20 via soccernews.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino was thrilled with the competitiveness that the United States showed in their 2-1 friendly loss to Germany.
  The World Cup co-hosts were playing their final warm-up game ahead of the tournament and fought back to equalise through Antonee Robinson after Kai Havertz's early opener.
  However, Leroy Sane netted a 57th-minute winner, with the USA unable to find another leveller at Soldier Field.
  Pochettino's side have struggled for consistency in their preparation for the World Cup,
  
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• AIK Plan to Sign More Young Players After Yohanna Transfer

  07-06-2026 13:28 via completesports.com
  
  Swedish club AIK have reaffirmed their commitment to a recruitment model focused on signing talented young players, developing them, and eventually selling them for significant profits — a strategy highlighted by the record-breaking transfer of Zadok Yohanna. Yohanna completed his move to Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a deal that [...]
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• My Job Was To End Jake Paul’s Boxing Career –Joshua

  07-06-2026 13:27 via completesports.com
  
  Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has disclosed that his job was to end Jake Paul’s boxing career. Recall that Joshua dropped Paul twice in the fifth and once in the sixth to mercifully end a mismatch that was globally streamed on Netflix. Speaking on the Mr. Versace Podcast with The Ring, Joshua expressed no regrets, [...]
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• Enekwechi Wins Gold In Shotput At Russia Meet

  07-06-2026 13:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi claimed gold in the men’s shot put at the prestigious Znamensky Memorial in Russia. Enekwechi’s feat reinforced his standing as one of Africa’s elite field athletes and one of Nigeria’s most dependable performers globally. Enekwechi secured victory with a best throw of 21.27 metres — a mark that none of his rivals [...]
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• 2026 W/Cup: Broos Laments Bafana’s Poor Performance In 1-1 Draw With Jamaica

  07-06-2026 12:45 via completesports.com
  
  Head coach of South Africa’s senior men’s national team, Hugo Broos, has expressed his disappointment with the performance of Bafana Bafana in their friendly game with Jamaica on Saturday. As part of their preparations, Bafana faced Jamaica in Pachuca, Mexico, in a friendly match that ended 1-1. Lyle Foster opened the scoring for Bafana before [...]
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• Wilander: Zverev Will Challenge Sinner, Alcaraz For Grand Slam Titles

  07-06-2026 12:30 via completesports.com
  
  Tennis legend Mats Wilander believes Alexander Zverev has successfully evolved his playing style to match the aggressive pace set by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Wilander noted that Zverev’s tactical shift could soon elevate him to Big Three status alongside them, warning that the young stars might want to be careful. In a chat with [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Be Smart Enough With Your Position –Keane Tells Kane

  07-06-2026 11:48 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United star Roy Keane has advised England striker Harry Kane to conserve his energy and stay high up the pitch as a traditional center-forward instead of dropping deep to act as a playmaker at the 2026 World Cup. Keane stressed that extreme heat and fatigue will be massive factors at the World Cup, [...]
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• NPFL: Rangers Players And Officials Earn ₦150m Cash, Land Reward For 2025/26 NPFL Title Win

  07-06-2026 11:27 via completesports.com
  
  Players and officials of Rangers International have been rewarded by the Enugu State Government for their historic ninth NPFL title triumph, Completesports.com reports. Rangers secured their ninth league title after winning the 2025/2026 NPFL season with 68 points, finishing ahead of second-placed Rivers United with one point difference, and eight points ahead of third-placed Shooting [...]
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