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• Hayes enjoying tense WSL tile race as Chelsea stint winds down

  14-05-2024 20:44 via soccernews.com
  Emma Hayes is determined to enjoy the thrill of a title race going to the wire in her final days as Chelsea boss. Following their defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, Chelsea’s hopes of winning a trophy to mark Hayes’ final season in charge looked slim heading into the run-in of the WSL season. […]
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• Terry Is My Role Model –Adarabioyo

  09-06-2024 16:25 via completesports.com
  Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo has revealed that former Blues defender, John Terry is his role model.
  Recall that Adarabioyo signed a four-year contract with Chelsea after completing his medical with the west London club earlier this week.In a chat with chelseafc.com, he said that he has been learning from Terry’s leadership and aggressive style of play.
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• Bayelsa Queens Confirm Death Of Head Coach Okara

  09-06-2024 16:24 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) Bayelsa Queens have announced the death of their head coach Domo Okara.
  Bayelsa Queens confirmed Okara's death in a statement on their X handle on Saturday.
  The cause of Okara's death is not yet known.
  "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our cherished Technical Adviser, Coach Domo Okara. His impact on Bayelsa Queens is unforgettable.
  "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank you, Coach. You’ll be deeply missed."
  Okara led Ba
  
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• Lower Your Asking Price For Osimhen –Arsenal Tell Napoli

  09-06-2024 16:07 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have urged Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis to lower his asking price for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen.
  Recall that the Nigerian international has been on the Gunners' radar since the January transfer window after his release clause was announced.
   
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  However, both parties are yet to come to an agreement, as the London club is requesting a lower price in a bid to sign Osimhen.
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• Euro 2024: Ronaldo Will Play Pivotal Role For Portugal –Mourinho

  09-06-2024 15:47 via completesports.com
  Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has predicted that Portugal star, Cristiano Ronaldo will play a pivotal role for hos team at the fast approaching Euro 2024.
  The Portuguese tactician in a chat with RTP, stated that Ronaldo will score goals at the tournament.
   
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  “Cristiano is the one who knows how he feels, what his goals are, how the coach wants to use him, whether to play every minute of every gam
  
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• Arsenal Interested In £65m-rated Solanke

  09-06-2024 14:28 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have been linked with a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke for £65million this summer.
  Mikel Arteta is expected to welcome some fresh faces to his dressing room this summer to help bridge the gap on last season’s Premier League winners Manchester City.The Spaniard is hoping to bring in another versatile defender, whilst also signing a forward who can provide cover for Bukayo Saka on the right wing.
  Acquiring the services of a top-quality striker is also a priority
  
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• Oriental Derby: Enyimba Ready To Put Up A Show Against Rangers — Yemi

  09-06-2024 13:21 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi says his side have what it takes to beat Rangers in Sunday's oriental derby with Rangers.
  The Nigeria Premier Football League champions will be away to Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday (today).
  It’s a league decider and we’re going to Enugu to have fun, enjoy our game, stick to the game plan, and the focus would be on us,” Yema told the club's official website.
  “We’ve worked tirelessly to perfect our strateg
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Must Win Their Remainder Games –Akuneto

  09-06-2024 10:40 via completesports.com
  Nigeria-born English National League side Oldham Athletic's U19s Coach, Chuks Akuneto, has posited that Super Eagles must win their remainder matches in the Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers to stand a chance of earning a spot in the USA/Canada/Mexico showpiece, Completesports.com reports.
  One-all draw with Bafana Bafana of South Africa Friday in Uyo appears to have boxed the three time African Champions into a tight corner, and Akuneto, a 46-year-old UEFA A licensed coach,
  
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• Police Brief England Players Amid Fears Homes Maybe Targeted By Gangs During Euros 2024

  09-06-2024 10:04 via completesports.com
  
  England’s Euro 2024 players have received special briefings from police and security chiefs amid fears of copycat burglaries akin to the World Cup raid on Raheem Sterling’s home in 2022.
  According to the Telegraph, the Football Association arranged a presentation in which officers gave concerned players a specific checklist on how to protect themselves and their loved ones as they fly out to Germany.
  Personal security had been identified as a major priority for the players after Ste
  
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• Onyedika On Crystal Palace Radar

  09-06-2024 09:17 via completesports.com
  English Premier League side, Crystal Palace, are keen to add Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika to their ranks, Completesports.com understands.
  Onyedika has spent the last two seasons in the Belgian top league with Club Brugge but it has emerged that English Premier League bell has began to ring quick and loud for the Ozalla Football Academy product who equally had a spell in the Danish league with FC Midtjylland.
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• Van Dijk Knows How To Scare Strikers –Saliba

  09-06-2024 07:34 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal defender William Saliba has revealed that Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has a way of scaring strikers.
  The France international in a chat with TribalFootball, stated that the the Dutchman sets the standard for centre-halves.
   
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  Speaking from the France camp, he said: "Van Dijk has aura.
  "He's the boss. He commands everything. You can feel he's scaring strikers away. And I'm starting to fe
  
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• 2026 WCQ: Dele-Bashiru Thrilled With Bafana Goal , Shifts Attention To Benin Clash

  09-06-2024 06:03 via completesports.com
  
  Fisayo Dele -Bashiru can't hide his excitement after scoring on his competitive debut for Nigeria against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, reports Completesports.com.
  The Hatayspor of Turkey midfielder was a surprise inclusion in the starting line-up against Hugo Broos' men and he marked his first start in a competitive game for the Super Eagles with a superb goal.
  Thembo Zwane gave Bafana Bafana the lead on 29 minutes.
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• Italy must aspire for Euro 2024 success, says Spalletti

  09-06-2024 01:30 via soccernews.com
  Luciano Spalletti has said that his side must “aspire” to retain their European Championship crown, even if it seems a longshot. The Azzurri travel to Germany as reigning champions having beaten England on penalties in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley three years ago. That victory proved to be an exception to Italy’s recent […]
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• 2026 WCQ: Iwobi Focuses On Benin Republic Vs Super Eagles After South Africa Draw

  09-06-2024 00:44 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi has put behind the disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa and his focused on Monday's game with Benin Republic in Côte d'Ivoire.
  For the third consecutive game the Eagles recorded a 1-1 draw in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
  In Friday's game against Bafana Bafana, the team had Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to thank as his early second half goal cancelled out Thembo Zwane's first half opener.
  Iwobi had a hand in the equaliser as his through pass found the Hatayspor st
  
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• Spain 5-1 Northern Ireland: Five-star La Roja round off Euro 2024 preparations with a flourish

  09-06-2024 00:39 via soccernews.com
  Spain were at their ruthless best as they swept aside Northern Ireland to conclude their Euro 2024 preparations with an emphatic 5-1 triumph. Luis de la Fuente’s side had put five goals past Andorra in their last outing, and repeated the trick in another fine performance on Saturday. That is despite finding themselves a goal […]
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• Euro 2024: Italy Lacks The Talents To Retain European Title –Mourinho

  09-06-2024 00:21 via completesports.com
  Jose Mourinho has said Italy do not possess the squad talented enough to retain the European Championship.
  Italy would head to the Euros with the hopes of becoming the first team to defend the European title since Spain in 2012.
  But the former Roma boss has dismissed Luciano Spalletti's men's chances of retaining it.“I don’t believe it, no," Mourinho told RTP."They don’t have a very talented squad and I don’t believe they will win again.”
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• Arsenal Send Message To Napoli Over Osimhen Transfer

  09-06-2024 00:01 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have made it clear to Napoli that they will not meet Victor Osimhen’s €130 million release clause.
  Mikel Arteta is looking to add a new striker to his squad after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title this season.
  It’s understood that RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, who scored 14 goals in the Bundesliga this season, is one of the top candidates on Arsenal’s shortlist and is available due to a €65mrelease clause.
  However, Sky Sports Italy report
  
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• Denmark sharpen up for Euro 2024 in style with convincing win over Norway

  09-06-2024 00:00 via soccernews.com
  Erling Haaland got on the scoresheet but Norway lost 3-1 to Denmark as the latter concluded their Euro 2024 preparations in style. Pierre-Emile Hojberg opened the scoring for the hosts in Brondby on Saturday, drilling home with a powerful right-footed effort in the 12th minute. Defender Jannik Vestergaard added a second nine minutes later as […]
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• Give Ten Hag More Time At Old Trafford –Van Gaal Tells Man United

  08-06-2024 23:24 via completesports.com
  Former Man United manager, Louis van Gaal has called on the Red Devils owner to give Erik Ten Hag more time to deliver more laurels at the club.
  Recall that the Dutch tactician helped Man United to win the FA Cup title recently after overcoming Man City 2-1 in the final.
  In a chat with Sky Sports, Van Gaal urged Man United not to sack Ten Hag.
   
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• Belgium 3-0 Luxembourg: Lukaku at the double as Red Devils warm up for Euro 2024

  08-06-2024 23:16 via soccernews.com
  Belgium made light work of minnows Luxembourg as Domenico Tedesco’s side rounded off their Euro 2024 preparations with a 3-0 victory. Romelu Lukaku was at the double at Stade Roi Baudouin, with Leandro Trossard also getting in on the act for the Red Devils. Belgium dominated from the off, though Luxembourg held out until Lukaku […]
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• 2026 WCQ: NFF Commends Akwa Ibom Governor For Support

  08-06-2024 22:29 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep appreciation to the Government and good people of Akwa Ibom State for their support, hospitality and magnanimity before, during and after Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.
  President of the NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau stated that the football-governing body and the Nigeria Football fraternity remain grateful to Governor (Pastor) Umo Eno and other eminent personaliti
  
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• Portugal 1-2 Croatia: Modrid and Budimir on target to seal first ever win over Selecao

  08-06-2024 22:20 via soccernews.com
  Ante Budimir’s third international goal ensured Croatia secured a first victory over Portugal as they concluded their Euro 2024 preparations with a win. The visitors took the lead from the penalty spot inside the opening 10 minutes after Vitinha’s clumsy challenge on Mateo Kovacic saw captain Luka Modric assume responsibility and fire the ball beyond […]
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Not Afraid Of Rohr’s Benin Republic — Finidi

  08-06-2024 21:09 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Finidi George claimed his side have no fear for the Squirrels of Benin Republic.
  The Squirrels are currently managed by former Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr.
  The two teams will clash in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four encounter at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Monday.
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• Swiatek Defeats Paolini, Wins Third Consecutive French Open Title

  08-06-2024 20:49 via completesports.com
  Poland's Iga Swiatek has won her third straight French Open title after defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in the final on Saturday.
  The world No 1, who is now a four-time Roland Garros champion, has five Grand Slam titles to her name.
  Swiatek is the third player after Justine Henin (2005-07) and Monica Seles (1990-92) to lift the Suzanne Lenglen Cup three years in a row since tennis turned professional in 1968.
   
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• Giroud labelled as ´ideal team player´ by Griezmann

  08-06-2024 20:34 via soccernews.com
  Antoine Griezmann has described France team-mate Olivier Giroud as the ideal team player ahead of the 37-year-old’s final home international fixture on Sunday. Les Bleus conclude their Euro 2024 preparations with a friendly fixture against Canada in Bordeaux, before travelling to Germany for their Group D opener against Austria. The tournament will be Giroud’s final […]
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• NTF Affirms Commitment In Promoting Gender Equality

  08-06-2024 19:21 via completesports.com
  
  President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, has assured that the federation will continue to promote gender equality in regards to the participation and officiating of tennis events in the country.
  He made this known while declaring the maiden International Tennis Federation’s Advantage All workshop open in Abuja.
   
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• Mbappe Will Meet Expectations At Real Madrid –Zidane

  08-06-2024 19:05 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane believes new signing Kylian Mbappe will surpass all expectations at Los Blancos.
  Recall that the France international joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint Germain (PSG) recently.
  However, in an interview with AS, Zizou stated that he's confident Mbappe will make history with the club.
   
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  "Mbappé is already at Real Madrid," said Zizou "he is going to make history.
  "I think he i
  
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• Join Man City Instead Of Man United –Bernardo Tells Neves

  08-06-2024 18:47 via completesports.com
  Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva has advised Portugal teammate Joao Neves to join the Citizens ahead of Man United.
  Recall that the Benfica whiz is the subject of an offer from Manchester United.
  However, Bernado has told him to join Man City.
   
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  "I told him to move to Manchester City.
  "It is not easy. He is a player who, due to his success last season, has many clubs after him.
  "As a Portug
  
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• Join Man City Ahead Of Man United –Bernardo Tells Neves

  08-06-2024 18:47 via completesports.com
  Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva has advised Portugal teammate Joao Neves to join the Citizens ahead of Man United.
  Recall that the Benfica whiz is the subject of an offer from Manchester United.
  However, Bernado has told him to join Man City.
   
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  "I told him to move to Manchester City.
  "It is not easy. He is a player who, due to his success last season, has many clubs after him.
  "As a Portug
  
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• Milik out of Poland´s Euro 2024 squad through injury

  08-06-2024 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Poland will be without Arkadiusz Milik for their Euro 2024 campaign, with manager Michal Probierz confirming the striker had sustained an injury in their 3-1 victory over Ukraine. The Juventus striker was forced to withdraw from the action in just the second minute of their encounter at the Stadion Narodowy after going down with a […]
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