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• He’s An Extraordinary Player –Simeone Hails Alvarez

  03-07-2026 20:35 via completesports.com
  
  Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has described Julian Alvarez as an extraordinary player amid an ongoing transfer saga, with the striker strongly linked to Barcelona. Simeone stated that the 26-year-old should focus on upcoming matches, confirming he remains their best player and a focal point if he stays.  Read Also:World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Won’t [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘Best Team Won The Game’ –Queiroz Reacts To Ghana’s Loss Vs Colombia

  04-07-2026 06:24 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has expressed immense pride in his team following their exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Colombia ⁠beat ⁠Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup round of ⁠16, as Jhon Arias scored the only goal ⁠and set up a clash with Switzerland. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ghana Bow [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ghana Bow Out After Slim Defeat To Colombia

  04-07-2026 06:01 via completesports.com
  The Black Stars of Ghana bowed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia at Kansas City Stadium. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal early in the contest as Colombia produced a composed and dominant display to book their place in the Round of 16. Ghana threatened inside [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Scores As Argentina Edge Cape Verde In Five-Goal Thriller

  04-07-2026 05:42 via completesports.com
  
  It was a thrilling and unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32 match as underdog Cape Verde narrowly lost, 3-2, to the reigning champion, Argentina, on Friday. Even in defeat, the performance by Cape Verde, a tiny island nation off the western coast of Africa, will stand as one of the most remarkable stories [...]
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• Colombia Vs Ghana Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32)

  04-07-2026 03:00 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between Los Cafeteros (The Coffee Growers) of Colombia and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Kansas City Stadium, Missouri, USA.
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• Salah: Egypt made history with World Cup shoot-out triumph

  04-07-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Mohamed Salah said he and his Egypt team-mates had made history by beating Australia in a penalty shoot-out to book their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup.
  The teams played out a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium, with Emam Ashour's first-half opener cancelled out by a Mohamed Hany own goal after the break.
  Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington were unsuccessful from 12 yards for the Socceroos, and Hossam Abdelmaguid guided home the final spot-kick to give Egypt a 4-2 shoot-out triump
  
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• World Cup 2026: Egypt Overcome Australia On Penalty Shootout To Reach Round Of 16

  04-07-2026 00:16 via completesports.com
  
  Mohamed Salah coolly tucked away a panenka penalty as Egypt beat Australia to clinch their first win in a World Cup knockout match, in their round of 32 match on Friday. The game was decided via penalty shootout with Hossam Abdelmaguid scoring the deciding kick as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 in a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Neymar Unhappy With Bench Role –Brazil Coach

  03-07-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that Neymar is unhappy with his limited bench role at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Neymar has made just one substitute appearance so far, playing the final 14 minutes in a 3-0 group-stage win over Scotland. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Won’t Be Easy Game For Argentina [...]
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• Postecoglou named head coach of Pro League champions Al-Nassr

  03-07-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Ange Postecoglou has been announced as Al-Nassr's new head coach.
  Jorge Jesus left his post at Al-Nassr, who are led by Cristiano Ronaldo, at the end of the 2025-26 season, despite leading them to the Saudi Pro League title for the first time in seven years.
  And now Postecoglou is returning to management for the first time since being sacked by Nottingham Forest last October after just 39 days in charge.
  That was the shortest managerial reign of any permanent Premier League manager to leave a cl
  
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• U-17 WWCQ:Flamingos Aim To See Off Benin, Book Finals Spot

  03-07-2026 21:29 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, will take another significant step towards the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they host neighbours Benin Republic in the first leg of the final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday. A place at the global showpiece is now within touching distance, with only two [...]
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• Palhinha Confirms Departure From Tottenham

  03-07-2026 20:50 via completesports.com
  João Palhinha has confirmed his Tottenham exit after the club decided not to trigger the £22 million (€30m) permanent purchase option following his loan spell from Bayern Munich. The Portuguese midfielder posted an emotional farewell message expressing heartfelt gratitude to the fans and staff. Read Also:World Cup 2026: England Will Struggle To Cope With Altitude [...]
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• Onana returns to Trabzonspor on loan for second season

  03-07-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Andre Onana is heading back to Trabzonspor on loan from Manchester United for a second consecutive season.
  Onana first joined the Turkish side in September last year for a season-long loan and has now returned for the 2026-27 campaign.
  There is reportedly no option to buy within the agreement, with Onana, who still has two years remaining on his United contract, expected to return to Manchester at the end of the season.
  The Cameroon international made 33 appearances in all competitions for Trabz
  
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• Man United Send Onana Back On Loan To Trabzonspor

  03-07-2026 20:23 via completesports.com
  Andre Onana is heading back to Trabzonspor on loan from Manchester United for a second consecutive season, beIN Sport reports. Onana first joined the Turkish side in September last year for a season-long loan and has now returned for the 2026-27 campaign. There is reportedly no option to buy within the agreement, with Onana, who [...]
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• D’Tigers Clinch Nervy Win Against Guinea To Reach World Cup Qualification Second Round

  03-07-2026 19:51 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended Guinea’s winning streak, after securing a hard-fought 80-79 triumph to record their victory in Group C, first round at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers on Friday in Luanda. The victory means D’Tigers qualify for the second round of the World Cup qualifiers alongside Guinea. The Nigerian men’s team went into the contest [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Group Opponent Zambia Line Up Algeria Friendlies

  03-07-2026 18:37 via completesports.com
  
  The Copper Queens of Zambia will play two friendlies against Algeria as part of the their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The two friendlies will be played on Sunday, 19 July, and Wednesday, 22 July before the two teams jet out to Morocco on the same flight for the [...]
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• Tottenham had ‘profound impact’ on Palhinha as he bids farewell

  03-07-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Joao Palhinha has confirmed he will not be making the move to Tottenham from Bayern Munich permanent.
  Palhinha spent the 2025-26 season on loan in north London, making 45 appearances in all competitions and playing a key role in ensuring they avoided relegation from the Premier League.
  He was their hero on the final day, with his goal securing a 1-0 win over Everton that secured their top-flight status.
  Palhinha won his team five points via goals scored in the Premier League in 2025-26; it was t
  
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• OFFICIAL: Ake Joins Turkish Giants Fenerbahce

  03-07-2026 17:54 via completesports.com
  Dutch defender Nathan Ake has completed a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, bringing an end to a six-year spell at Manchester City, Tribal Football reports. Fenerbahce announced the signing on Friday, but kept the contract length and transfer fee undisclosed. Ake, 31, joined Manchester City from Bournemouth in 2020 for a reported fee of €45 [...]
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• ‘It was just a dream’ – Brown signs with Bayern on five-year deal

  03-07-2026 17:32 via soccernews.com
  Bayern Munich have signed Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt on a five-year contract.
  Brown, who represented Germany at the World Cup before their last-32 exit to Paraguay, has put pen to paper on a deal running through to June 2031.
  The 23-year-old joined Eintracht in January 2024, making 72 appearances for them in all competitions.
  In 2025-26, he was named the club's Player of the Season, recording four goals and four assists in the Bundesliga, as well as getting two assists in the Champ
  
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• Kayode Pens New Long-Term Brentford Contract

  03-07-2026 16:37 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Kayode has penned a new long-term contract with Premier League club Brentford, Completesports.com reports. Kayode only linked up with the Bees just one year ago from Fiorentina in a deal worth €18m. The new contract will see the versatile full-back remain with Brentford until June 2032, with the club keeping an option to extend [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 111: Kanu Nwankwo’s Football Sojourn At Arsenal

  03-07-2026 16:01 via completesports.com
  
  Born on August 1, 1976, in Owerri, Imo State, Kanu Nwankwo rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa and the world’s most decorated footballers, having won a plethora of trophies at both club and international levels.Few footballers have carried the hopes of a nation and inspired generations the way Kanu has done, with [...]
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• NPFL: Ogunmodede Takes Charge At Kano Pillars

  03-07-2026 15:41 via completesports.com
  Kano Pillars have confirmed the appointment of Daniel Ogunmodede as the club’s new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, reports Completesports.com. The four-time NPFL champions announced the appointment in a brief statement posted on their official X account on Friday. “We’ve reached an agreement to appoint Daniel Ogunmodede (Ijaball) [...]
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• Kayode pens new six-year Brentford deal

  03-07-2026 15:32 via soccernews.com
  Brentford have handed a new six-year contract to impressive full-back Michael Kayode, with an option to extend that deal by a further 12 months.
  Kayode joined the Bees, initially on loan, from Fiorentina in January 2025 and has gone on to make 56 appearances for the club in all competitions.
  He built a reputation as the Premier League's best long-throw specialist last season as Keith Andrews' side finished ninth, only missing out on European qualification on goal difference.
  Kayode, who has been
  
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• Prediction: Canada vs Morocco

  03-07-2026 15:02 via soccernews.com
  Canada and Morocco will meet at NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday afternoon, as both nations compete for a place in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.
  Canada reached the round of 16 after beating South Africa in the previous round, while Morocco advanced after eliminating the Netherlands on penalties.
  Verdict: Morocco to winBest odds: 3/4Bookmaker: 888sport
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  Canada enters this match as one of the biggest stories of the tournament. Jesse Marsch’s side has already made national footbal
  
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• World Cup 2026: England Will Struggle To Cope With Altitude Against Mexico –Mills

  03-07-2026 14:48 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills expressed serious concerns about the altitude during England’s World Cup clash in Mexico, stating that England will not be prepared for that. Playing in Mexico City, which sits at an elevation of roughly 2,200 meters (7,300 feet), creates a significant environmental challenge for visiting teams. Read Also:World Cup 2026: [...]
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• Interest in Nigerian Football Is Growing Amid The Popularity Of Online Gambling Services

  03-07-2026 14:47 via completesports.com
  
  Lagos, 9 p.m. on a Saturday. The referee hasn’t blown the whistle yet, but there are already 47 messages in the group chat. One guy posted his accumulator slip. Another pointed out a late change to the team list. Half the group isn’t watching the match. They’re watching the odds. That’s $3a.63 billion by the [...]
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• Manchester City hijack Arsenal move for Jeremy Monga

  03-07-2026 14:37 via soccernews.com
  According to multiple sources, Manchester City have reached an agreement with Leicester City over the proposed transfer of Jeremy Monga. They’ve also agreed personal terms with the player’s camp, and the deal is now set to be completed.
  Arsenal were reportedly in long talks with Leicester over Monga, but there was no breakthrough in the negotiations and Manchester City stepped in to take advantage of the situation. It is believed that newly appointed City boss Enzo Maresca was direct
  
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• Colombia vs Ghana Bet Builder Tips – 4/1 World Cup Special, Analysis & Predictions

  03-07-2026 14:33 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who will get their respective World Cup Round of 32 adventures underway in the early hours of Saturday, Colombia and Ghana will meet in Kansas City.
  Embarking on what has been a real purple patch on either side of opening their North America campaign, La Tricolor are riding a serious wave of momentum and find themselves installed as a standout contender at the Arrowhead Stadium.
  While Ghana might have just about dragged themselves to the knockout stage of this summer’s tournament
  
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• Atleti want to build around ‘top five’ talent Alvarez, insists Simeone

  03-07-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Atletico Madrid have every intention of keeping Julian Alvarez and building their team around him, with Diego Simeone ranking the Barcelona target as one of the top five players in the world.
  Alvarez's future has been the subject of fierce debate in recent weeks, after he told Atleti he wishes to leave and "fulfil his dream" of representing Barca.
  The Blaugrana have subsequently confirmed they have made an offer for the Argentine's services, but Atleti – who had already knocked back a bid
  
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• Can Nigeria Sustain Chelle’s $100,000 Monthly Salary?

  03-07-2026 14:05 via completesports.com
  
  Big responsibility, bigger expectations! Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly been handed an expanded role, with a new contract that will also see him oversee the Nigeria U-23 Eagles. What does this dual appointment mean for Nigerian football, and can Chelle successfully manage both national teams? In this video, we break down the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Petkovic Urges Algeria To Take Positives From Switzerland Defeat

  03-07-2026 12:58 via completesports.com
  Vladimir Petkovic has urged Algeria to move on after their 2-0 defeat to Switzerland ended the Desert Foxes’ World Cup 2026 campaign in the Round of 32. Early goals in each half from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye powered Switzerland into the Round of 16 for the fourth consecutive World Cup. Switzerland will remain in [...]
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