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• ‘I’m Going Back To School’ –Tottenham Star Joins Harvard Business Program

  09-10-2026 09:10 via completesports.com
  Tottenham Hotspur star Xavi Simons has swapped the training ground for the lecture hall, enrolling at Harvard Business School as he continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury. Simons suffered a devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture in his right knee, ruling him out for the remainder of the season and much of the [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Seek First Point Away Ahead Of Kun Khalifat Clash

  11-10-2026 08:50 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will be eager to pick up their first points on the road this season when they travel to face bottom-placed Kun Khalifat FC on Matchday 8 of the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), completesports.com reports. The game is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri [...]
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• Ballon d’Or 2026: 5 Stars Who Could Win Football’s Biggest Individual Award

  11-10-2026 08:36 via completesports.com
  
  All eyes are now on football’s most prestigious individual honour, the Ballon d’Or, following the conclusion of the 2025/26 football season and Spain’s 1–0 victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time to hand La Roja their second World Cup title at the expense of [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Confirm Goalkeeper Baba’s Return

  11-10-2026 08:14 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance have confirmed the return of goalkeeper Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 8 encounter against Sporting Lagos. Baba’s return comes days after the club declared him absent without official leave (AWOL) for failing to report back to duty after his approved recovery period. The former Enyimba goalkeeper sustained [...]
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• Bayern Munich Sporting Director Slams Neuer After Costly Blunder Against Augsburg

  11-10-2026 08:08 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has publicly criticized Manuel Neuer’s decision-making following the veteran goalkeeper’s costly mistake in Saturday’s 2-2 Bundesliga draw against Augsburg. Neuer’s early error gifted Augsburg the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, derailing the Bavarian giants’ momentum and squandering a golden opportunity to climb to the summit of the table. Augsburg’s [...]
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• Osayi-Samuel Named Man Of The Match In Birmingham’s Win At West Brom

  11-10-2026 08:04 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Bright Osayi-Samuel was named Man of the Match, as Birmingham City beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at the Hawthorns in Saturday’s Championship fixture. Osayi-Samuel made his ninth appearance in the English second division as a 41st minute penalty converted by August Priske sealed the win for Birmingham. The 28-year-old Super Eagles star, who [...]
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• Alebiosu Reflects On Grueling Road To Recovery

  11-10-2026 07:20 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has opened up about a grueling period in his teenage years when a mysterious knee condition sidelined him for nearly two years, admitting the experience was deeply distressing. The Blackburn Rovers right-back revealed that the issue affected both knees when he was around 15 years old, leaving him unable to [...]
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• Man United Equal Unwanted 40-Year Record In 1-1 Draw With 10-Man Spurs

  11-10-2026 07:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United equalled an unwanted 40-year record after being held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday. The result means United have collected just six points from their first six Premier League games this season — winning only once and failing to win in their last four — their [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Plateau United To Miss Five Players Against Kano Pillars

  11-10-2026 06:50 via completesports.com
  
  Plateau United will be without five players for Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 8 encounter against Kano Pillars as they continue to recover from various injuries. Monami Vongsuou and ThankGod Chinemeze are nursing knee injuries, while Seiyefa Jackson remains sidelined with a rib fracture. Utin Ikowem is also unavailable due to an ankle [...]
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• 2026 BSAFCONQ: Referees Admit Error, Confirm Nigeria-Ghana Clash Ended 3-3

  11-10-2026 06:22 via completesports.com
  
  Moroccan referee Driss Lamghaidar and his officiating team have admitted making an error by allowing extra time and a penalty shootout in Saturday’s 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Ghana in Kaduna. The decision left dignitaries and spectators at the venue bewildered, as the officials ordered extra time, [...]
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• Moffi Bags Maiden Bundesliga Goal

  10-10-2026 23:11 via completesports.com
  
  Terem Moffi opened his Bundesliga goal account as Hamburg secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday. With Hamburg trailing 2-1, the Nigeria international, who came on for Martin Adeline in the 76th minute, restored parity for the visitors seven minutes later. Miro Muheim then scored deep into stoppage time to seal all three [...]
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• Liverpool Vs Man City: The Reds Face Stern Test Against In-Form Cityzens At Anfield

  10-10-2026 22:58 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool are set to host Manchester City in a crunch 2026/2027 Premier League matchweek 6 clash at Anfield on Sunday, 11 October 2026,  Completesports.com reports. The Reds face a stern test at home against City as both teams look to build on their performances before the international break. Liverpool and Man City have new faces [...]
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• Neville Criticizes Ronaldo’s Behaviour After Explosive Portugal Fallout

  10-10-2026 21:48 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Gary Neville has launched a scathing critique of Cristiano Ronaldo following the veteran forward’s explosive fallout from the Portugal national team camp over the international break. Ronaldo stormed out of the Portugal setup after claiming that manager Jorge Jesus broke a promise regarding his playing time. The 41-year-old was left as an [...]
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• Solanke’s Late Strike Earns 10-Man Spurs 1-1 Draw At Man United

  10-10-2026 21:21 via completesports.com
  
  Dominic Solanke scored in stoppage time to salvage a point for 10-man Tottenham as they snatched a draw against Manchester United in a feisty encounter at Old Trafford. It looked as if United were about to pile more misery on the visitors following their pitiful start to the Premier League season when Bryan Mbeumo broke [...]
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• Complete Sports Celebrity Workout Delivers Memorable 3rd Edition, Dr. Ojeagbase Promises More In CSCW 4.0

  10-10-2026 21:10 via completesports.com
  
  It was an excitement galore at the third edition of Completesports Celebrity Workout (CSCW 3.0) held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday 10 October, 2026. As witnessed in the previous two editions, participants turned out in large numbers to enjoy a day of fitness, wellness and fun. The event began with registration, [...]
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• BSAFCONQ: Ghana Edge Sand Eagles On Penalties In Kaduna

  10-10-2026 20:43 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles suffered a 4-5 penalty shootout defeat to Ghana after an entertaining 4-4 draw following extra time in the first leg of their 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifying tie in Kaduna on Saturday. Isa Hamza Manga was the standout performer for Nigeria, netting a hat-trick, including the opening [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Down Kwara United, Tornadoes Hold Ranchers Bees

  10-10-2026 20:08 via completesports.com
  
  Ikorodu City defeated Kwara United 2-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday Eight encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday. Kwara United remain the only team yet to score an away goal in the NPFL this season. Farouk Salami opened the scoring for the hosts just two minutes into the [...]
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• Arsenal Make 27-Year History During Leeds Comeback Win

  10-10-2026 19:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Leeds was tinged with history as the Gunners got themselves back to winning ways. Mikel Arteta’s men were given a fright at the Emirates against a dogged Leeds side who went ahead early in the second half through James Justin. The Gunners were staring at back-to-back league defeats until Riccardo Calafiori [...]
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• Lookman Features As Atletico Madrid Extend Winning After Edging Out Alaves

  10-10-2026 19:25 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman was in action for Atletico Madrid who continued their winning run in LaLiga with a hard-fought 2-1 win away at Deportivo Alaves on Saturday. Lookman was named in the starting lineup, making his seventh league (one goal) appearance before going off on 46 minutes. Diego Simeone’s side came into Matchday 8 chasing the [...]
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• EPL: Bassey In Action, Iwobi Subbed Off In Fulham Loss To Ipswich Town

  10-10-2026 18:48 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action for Fulham on Saturday afternoon, but could not prevent a dramatic 2-1 defeat against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Iwobi started his sixth Premier League appearance of the campaign before being substituted for Emile Smith Rowe in the 87th minute. Meanwhile, his international teammate [...]
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• Barcola Ready To Step Up For Liverpool Ahead Of Man City Clash

  10-10-2026 16:35 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool forward Bradley Barcola has opened up on the physical demands of English football as he works to find his feet on Merseyside ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash with Manchester City. Following his high-profile £123M move from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, fans have remained patient with the two-time Champions League winner as he adjusts [...]
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• Portugal Provisionally Suspend Ronaldo For Walking Out On National Team

  10-10-2026 16:14 via completesports.com
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended after the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Saturday that it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old over his decision to walk out on the national team. Ronaldo apologised to supporters earlier this week while criticising Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and said he would accept any punishment that [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ukaegbu Points To Preparation Woes Following Enyimba’s Six-Goal Thriller Loss

  10-10-2026 16:12 via completesports.com
  Enyimba assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has blamed severe fatigue and a lack of training sessions for his side’s disappointing 4-2 defeat against Katsina United in Friday’s Nigeria Premier Football League encounter. The hosts seized control early in the match, capitalizing on defensive lapses to build a commanding two-goal cushion before the interval. Enyimba’s nightmare start [...]
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• EPL: Calafiori, Guimaraes Score As Arsenal Edge Leeds United

  10-10-2026 16:00 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday’s Premier League, courtesy of crucial second-half strikes from Riccardo Calafiori and substitute Bruno Guimarães. After a cagey, scoreless first half following the international break, the match burst into life shortly after the interval. Read Also:Rohr Slams [...]
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• 2028 Olympics Qualifier: Super Falcons Deserved Victory Over Comoros — Eguavoen

  10-10-2026 12:56 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen believes his side deserved their 2-0 victory over Comoros in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie for the 2028 Olympic Games. The 10-time African champions secured the win through second-half goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu. However, Eguavoen admitted he was nervous at half-time after [...]
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• EUROMATCH NPFL – Enyimba Equal Unwanted Feat In 4-2 Loss To Katsina United

  10-10-2026 12:55 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba matched an unwanted feat after losing 4-2 away to Katsina United in Friday’s EUROMATCH NPFL fixture. After enjoying back-to-back wins, Enyimba were brought back to earth following their latest defeat. According to OptaNigeria, the defeat means Enyimba conceded four league goals in a match for the first time since a 4-0 loss to Plateau [...]
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• Nigerian Striker Wins Serie B Goal Award

  10-10-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  Nigerian striker David Okereke has been named the Serie B Goal of the Month winner for September, reports Completesports.com. The Benevento forward clinched the individual accolade with a stunning 30-metre strike in his side’s 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona. With the encounter tied at 1-1, the 29-year-old received the ball outside the penalty area in [...]
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• Ex-Man City Star Urges Elon Musk To Take Over Everton

  10-10-2026 07:46 via completesports.com
  Former Manchester City left-back Michael Ball has sent a message to Elon Musk about taking over Everton and rivalling fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos at Liverpool. American billionaire businessman and Amazon CEO, Bezos, is part of a consortium that bought 38% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG) in August 2026. 1892 Holdings, which is led [...]
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• Iraola: Isak, Gakpo Won’t Be Available To Face Manchester City

  10-10-2026 07:13 via completesports.com
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has addressed the media ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes Premier League clash against leaders Manchester City at Anfield. The Reds head into the weekend fixture on a strong run, boasting four wins from their last five matches in all competitions, capped off by a gritty 1-0 victory away at Bournemouth prior to [...]
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• Rohr Slams Argentina Stars For Refusing Shirt Swap With Benin Players In Messi’s Final International Match

  10-10-2026 06:57 via completesports.com
  Benin head coach Gernot Rohr says Argentina’s stars brutally snubbed his players at Lionel Messi’s final international match. The African side travelled to Buenos Aires midweek to take on the 2026 World Cup finalists in commemoration of the star’s incredible international career. But following the match, footage surfaced of Argentina players snubbing opposing players with [...]
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