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• Ibrahimovic: Why I’m Better Than Haaland

  12-06-2026 23:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has disclosed that he was a more versatile and complete striker than Erling Haaland, whose game is largely one-dimensional. Ibrahimović noted that Haaland is deadly and intelligent in the box, doing exactly what is required to score without wasting energy. In contrast, Ibrahimović described himself as much more versatile, [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Scotland Will Make Life Difficult For Morocco, Brazil –McGinn

  14-06-2026 13:50 via completesports.com
  
  Scotland star John McGinn has disclosed that the team will make life difficult for both Brazil and Morocco in the 2026 World Cup. Recognizing the opponents’ elite status, he noted that playing on the counter suits Scotland’s game plan to cause them problems in the upcoming Group C fixtures. Read Also:2026 World Cup: Neuer Fit [...]
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• NWFL Playoff: Aduku Rallies Edo Queens For High-Stakes Bayelsa Queens Showdown

  14-06-2026 12:59 via completesports.com
  
  Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has rallied his players ahead of the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, final day fixture against Bayelsa Queens,Completesports.com reports. The Benin City club sit at the top of the table with nine points from four matches and will go into the game looking to maintain their lead. The 2024 [...]
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• Trabzonspor Demand Big Fee For Nwaiwu Amid Transfer Interest

  14-06-2026 08:24 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor will demand a fee of around €35 million to part ways with Chibuike Nwaiwu this summer, Completesports.com reports Nwaiwu linked up with the Black Sea Storm from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC during the January transfer window. The 22-year-old quicky established himself as a key player at the Papara Park , scoring thrice, and providing [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Neuer Fit To Face Curacao –Germany Coach

  14-06-2026 07:35 via completesports.com
  
  Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has officially confirmed that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is fully fit and will start against Curaçao in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The 40-year-old enters the World Cup having not played for Germany in almost two years after coach Julian Nagelsmann lured him out of international retirement. Read Also:2026 World [...]
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• Alisson Faces Backlash After Admitting To Missing Liverpool Games To Prepare For World Cup

  14-06-2026 07:21 via completesports.com
  
  Alisson Becker is facing backlash from Liverpool fans after admitting he missed games for the Reds ‘to prepare for the World Cup, liverpool.com reports. The goalkeeper was absent for nine of Liverpool’s final 10 games of the 2025/26 season, including both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, having sustained a hamstring injury [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ancelotti Laments Brazil’s Draw Against Morocco

  14-06-2026 07:20 via completesports.com
  Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted he was disappointed with his team’s result against Morocco. The South Americans were held to an entertaining 1-1 draw by Morocco in their opening Group C fixture at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Battle For Crucial Points Morocco stunned the Seleção when Brahim Diaz split the Brazil defence [...]
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• We’ll No Longer Submit Bids To Host African Competitions —Morocco Football President

  14-06-2026 07:02 via completesports.com
  
  The President of Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, said that his country will no longer submit bids to host African competitions. “Starting today, Morocco will no longer submit any bids to host African competitions, regardless of their nature. If other countries wish to organize them, we wish them the best,” Lekjaa said in his [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Brazil Paid The Price For A Sluggish Start Against Morocco –Vinicius

  14-06-2026 03:58 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil star Vinícius Júnior has faulted the team’s sluggish opening performance against Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Recall that Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw against Morocco in Saturday’s Group C game at the at MetLife Stadium. The 2022 World Cup semi finalists controlled the early phases and opened the scoring in [...]
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• Rangnick extends Austria deal to 2028 amid AC Milan interest

  14-06-2026 00:34 via soccernews.com
  Austria have announced Ralf Rangnick has signed a new contract to remain as head coach until at least Euro 2028.
  Rangnick took over in April 2022, signing a two-year deal at the time following Austria's failure to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.
  However, under his leadership, he led them to a round-of-16 exit at Euro 2024, losing 2-1 to Turkiye, before also guiding them to the 2026 World Cup, after which his current deal was due to expire.
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• Aquilani honoured to coach former team-mate Berardi at Sassuolo

  14-06-2026 00:34 via soccernews.com
  Alberto Aquilani called it an honour to be able to coach former Sassuolo team-mate Domenico Berardi after being named head coach at the club.
  The 41-year-old was announced as Sassuolo head coach on Friday, taking on his first Serie A role after coaching Pisa and Catanzaro in the Italian second division.
  Aquilani lined up alongside Berardi when the midfielder played for Sassuolo in 2016-17, with the latter still a key player for the club.
  Berardi has played 424 games for Sassuolo across all
  
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• Courtois: My Relationship With Mourinho Has Always Been Good

  13-06-2026 23:17 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has disclosed that he is anticipating his reunion with José Mourinho, who was recently appointed as Los Blancos manager. Despite admitting to having had occasional clashes with Mourinho during their time together at Chelsea, Courtois praised the Portuguese manager’s directness and bravery, stating that their shared honest characters mean they [...]
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• Timber determined to ‘grow as a person and player’ during injury recovery

  13-06-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Jurrien Timber is determined to "grow as a player" and come back stronger from his latest injury setback.
  Timber suffered a groin injury in April that ruled him out for the end of Arsenal's Premier League-winning season.
  He did return for the Champions League final, which they lost to Paris Saint-Germain, coming on in the 66th minute.
  He was then named in Netherlands' squad for the World Cup but had to withdraw as he could not recover in time for the start of their campaign.
  Timber had
  
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• Endrick aims to follow Ronaldo’s example at Real Madrid

  13-06-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Endrick believes it is "the law of football" that things will be tough in his career, but the teenager is determined to overcome adversity like his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.
  After struggling for minutes under Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid earlier in the season, Endrick moved to Lyon on loan for the second half of the 2025-26 campaign.
  The 19-year-old scored eight goals and provided eight assists in 21 games for Lyon across all competitions, helping them finish fourth in the league.
  Following his fir
  
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• Amorim Emerges As Leading Contender For Coaching Job Of Former UCL Title Winners

  13-06-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager’s job, BBC Sport reports. The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by United in January after a torrid 14 months in charge. Sources close to the former Sporting boss had previously distanced the 41-year-old [...]
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• Amorim Emerges As Leading Contender For AC Milan Coaching Job

  13-06-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the AC Milan manager’s job, BBC Sport reports. The Portuguese has been out of work since being sacked by United in January after a torrid 14 months in charge. Sources close to the former Sporting boss had previously distanced the 41-year-old [...]
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• Aribo Linked With Rangers Return

  13-06-2026 21:15 via completesports.com
  
  Joe Aribo has been linked with a sensational return to Scottish Premiership giants Rangers following his departure from Southampton, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international recently became a free agent after his contract with Southampton expired, bringing an end to his four-year stay at St Mary’s. Aribo joined the Saints from Rangers in a £10 million [...]
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• Buruk Optimistic Over Osimhen’s Galatasaray Future

  13-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has addressed growing speculation surrounding the future of star striker Victor Osimhen, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international has been linked with a move away from the Turkish Super Lig champions. Osimhen has attracted interest from several of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Atletico [...]
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• Yaya Toure lands first managerial job at Slovan Bratislava

  13-06-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Yaya Toure has landed his first managerial role, taking over Slovakian champions Slovan Bratislava.
  Toure was most recently Saudi Arabia's assistant coach, where he started in November 2023 under his former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini.
  The former midfielder's playing career spanned 18 years, but having taken up assistant coaching positions since his retirement in 2019, he is now stepping into the dugout after signing a three-year contract.
  "I'm very happy and excited; honestly, I can't
  
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• 2026 W/Cup: Ghana Government To Pursue Legal Action After Partey Denied Entry To Canada

  13-06-2026 20:15 via completesports.com
  
  The government of Ghana says it intends to pursue legal action before Canada’s federal court against the “extremely unfair” decision to deny Thomas Partey entry to the country, The Athletic reports. Ghana are set to play their opening World Cup game at Toronto’s BMO Field against Panama on Wednesday, June 17. The Athletic exclusively revealed [...]
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• Rooney: Man United Must Re-sign McTominay

  13-06-2026 19:42 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has advised the Red Devils to re-sign Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay. Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer expressed disbelief and shock that the Red Devils ever let the academy graduate leave in 2024. Read Also:Man United Preparing To Make Opening Offer For West Ham Midfielder He praised McTominay’s [...]
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• Rooney would love to see McTominay back at Man Utd

  13-06-2026 19:34 via soccernews.com
  Wayne Rooney would love to see Scott McTominay return to Manchester United after being left bemused by their decision to let the Scotsman go.
  After progressing through the academy and breaking into the United first team in 2017-18, McTominay made the switch to Napoli for a reported €30.5m (£26.3m) in 2024.
  And the midfielder wasted little to no time in making an impact in Naples, winning the Serie A MVP award as he helped Napoli win the Scudetto in his first season.
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• Courtois relishing Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid

  13-06-2026 18:34 via soccernews.com
  Thibaut Courtois is relishing a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid.
  Mourinho was confirmed as Madrid's new coach earlier this week, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa.
  The 63-year-old previously coached Madrid between 2010 and 2013, leading Los Blancos to one LaLiga title and forming a fierce rivalry with Pep Guardiola's Barcelona.
  Courtois played under Mourinho at Chelsea, and the Belgian is looking forward to doing so again.
  "We had our occasional run-ins, too, of course," Courtois told repo
  
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• Dybala fuels transfer rumours amid doubt over Roma renewal

  13-06-2026 17:34 via soccernews.com
  Paulo Dybala has fuelled rumours of a possible exit from Roma this summer as his contract with the club is set to expire.
  The 32-year-old's current deal runs out at the end of this month, and despite rumours of a renewal getting close, nothing has been signed yet by either party.
  Dybala joined Roma as a free agent from Juventus ahead of the 2022/23 season, helping the club reach the Europa League final in his first season.
  Since his arrival at Roma, Dybala has scored 45 goals and provided 28 ass
  
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• ‘Somebody doesn’t like me’, claims Pirlo

  13-06-2026 16:33 via soccernews.com
  Andrea Pirlo feels he has been harshly treated following his spells in charge of Juventus and Sampdoria.
  Pirlo is now the coach of United FC, who play in the second tier in the UAE.
  The Italy legend was in charge of Juve during the 2020-21 season, and guided the Bianconeri to a fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification, while winning the Supercoppa Italiana and the Coppa Italia.
  He nevertheless left Juve at the end of that season, and after a year in Turkiye, he returned to Italy to
  
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• Neuer return has strengthened Germany, says Undav

  13-06-2026 16:33 via soccernews.com
  Deniz Undav believes Manuel Neuer has already made a strong impact on the Germany squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
  Germany begin their campaign on Sunday as they face Group E opponents Curacao, with Neuer set to start in goal for Julian Nagelsmann's side.
  Neuer initially retired from international football two years ago, but made a surprise return to the squad to displace Oliver Baumann.
  The Bayern Munich goalkeeper helped Germany win the World Cup in 2014, winning the Golden Glove award in Br
  
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• NPFL: Ilechukwu Pens New One-Year Contract With Rangers

  13-06-2026 16:31 via completesports.com
  
  Fidelis Ilechukwu has put an end to speculation over his future after signing a new one-year contract with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers International, Completesports.com reports. Ilechukwu’s contract extension is expected to provide continuity and stability for the Flying Antelopes as they gear up to defend their NPFL title and compete in the [...]
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• 2026 World Cup: Decomposing Body Found Outside Iran’s Training Camp In Tijuana

  13-06-2026 16:29 via completesports.com
  
  Mexican authorities in Tijuana has discovered a severely decomposed body wrapped in a bag in the trunk of an abandoned vehicle. The car was parked in a supermarket lot directly across from Estadio Caliente, where the Iranian national football team holds their 2026 World Cup training sessions. Read Also:2026 World Cup: Watkins Must Be Ruthless [...]
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• Man United Preparing To Make Opening Offer For West Ham Midfielder

  13-06-2026 15:17 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United are preparing an opening offer worth around £65M for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Sky Sports reports. Michael Carrick has turned his attention to the 21-year-old as the latest piece in the club’s midfield rebuild. Manchester United have cooled interest in Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest demanding a British record fee for [...]
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• NWFL Playoff: Championship Race Set For Dramatic Final-Day Finish

  13-06-2026 14:49 via completesports.com
  
  The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six Playoffs will reach a thrilling conclusion on Sunday, with defending champions Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, and Nasarawa Amazons all still in contention for the title. Edo Queens currently lead the standings with nine points, while Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons trail closely behind on seven points [...]
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