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• Lenglet leaves Atletico for Benfica

  30-06-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Clement Lenglet has left Atletico Madrid for Benfica, joining on loan for his first season before his contract becomes permanent.
  Lenglet's Atletico contract was due to run out in 2028, but he has now made the switch to Benfica on a three-year deal.
  Benfica will reportedly not pay a transfer fee for the defender upon the completion of the initial loan spell.
  He made 60 appearances in total for Atletico, helping them reach the Copa del Rey final in 2025-26, though they missed out on the trophy to
  
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• Serena Doubtful For Wimbledon Doubles

  01-07-2026 18:54 via completesports.com
  
  Serena Williams’ participation in the Wimbledon doubles tournament alongside her sister Venus is currently uncertain after she tweaked her right knee during her first-round singles comeback loss against Maya Joint. Recall that Serena injured (tweaked) her right knee near the end of the first set during a 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 loss to 20-year-old Australian Maya [...]
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• Bayern Munich Not Ready To Sell Olise –Hainer Tells Real Madrid

  01-07-2026 17:15 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has ruled out selling Michael Olise to Real Madrid, telling club president Florentino Pérez to save himself the trouble of making an offer. Hainer stated that Bayern is not a selling club and described Olise as a fundamental piece under a long-term contract. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Kane, Mbappe Will [...]
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• Kiwior Joins FC Porto On Permanent Deal

  01-07-2026 17:01 via completesports.com
  
  Jakub Kiwior has joined Porto after the Portuguese side exercised their option to make his loan deal permanent. Arsenal confirmed Kiwior’s move in a statement on their website on Wednesday. “The 26-year-old defender spent two-and-a-half years in north London after arriving from Italian side Spezia in January 2023,” Arsenal wrote. “During his time with us, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Desabre Confident DR Congo Can Trouble England

  01-07-2026 16:39 via completesports.com
  
  DR Congo head coach Sebastian Desabre insists his team will not be easy opponents for England, even as he acknowledges the tough challenge that lies ahead. The Round of 16 encounter is slated for the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday. DR Congo Ready For Battle Desabre acknowledged the gulf in quality between the two teams but [...]
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• Neville: France Are Favourites To Win World Cup 2026

  01-07-2026 16:34 via completesports.com
  
  England legend Gary Neville has tipped France as the clear favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing their attacking lineup as a level above the rest of the tournament. Speaking after France’s dominant 3-0 victory over Sweden, Neville noted that their attacking players (including Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola) [...]
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• Benin City Youth League Sanctions Dynamo Academica For Rule Breach

  01-07-2026 16:16 via completesports.com
  
  The Benin City Youth League has condemned the conduct of Dynamo Academica Football Academy during the official award ceremony following the league final. It was observed that immediately after the conclusion of the league’s official presentation ceremony, Dynamo Academica proceeded to organize and present its own club awards to its players on the same podium [...]
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• Done Deal: Chelsea Sign Marco Palestra From Atalanta

  01-07-2026 15:58 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea have announced the signing of Marco Palestra from Serie A outfit Atalanta, Completesports.com reports. The Italy international signed a six-year contract with Chelsea, committing his future to Stamford Bridge until 2032. Palestra becomes the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era, marking the Spaniard’s first addition since taking charge of the Blues. The 21-year-old [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 110: Dosu Joseph On His Football Career

  01-07-2026 14:31 via completesports.com
  
  Born on June 19, 1973, Dosu Joseph is one of the talented goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. Dosu helped Julius Berger win the Nigerian FA Cup in November 1996, by keeping a clean sheet in the finals against Katsina United. His career came to an abrupt end after a serious car accident in Lagos in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Amad Proud Of Côte d’Ivoire’s Historic Campaign Despite Exit

  01-07-2026 14:01 via completesports.com
  
  Amad Diallo says Cote d’Ivoire can leave FIFA World Cup 2026 proud after reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history. The Elephants were beaten 2-1 by Norway in the Round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday night, bringing an end to a campaign that had already delivered a major breakthrough [...]
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• Emenalo Leaves Role As Chief Football Executive Of Saudi Pro League

  01-07-2026 12:55 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles defender Michael Emenalo is leaving his role as chief football executive of the Saudi Pro League (SPL),The Athletic reports. The former Chelsea technical director, who is also leaving his position as head of the league’s Player Acquisition Center of Excellence (PACE), departs at the end of a three-year contract having arrived in [...]
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• Brentford Chief Explains Onyeka’s Permanent Move To Coventry City

  01-07-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford director of football Phil Giles has explained the decision to sanction Frank Onyeka’s permanent transfer to Coventry City. Onyeka initially moved to Coventry City on loan in February, helping the Sky Blues win the Sky Bet Championship title and return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years. The Nigeria international [...]
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• Blankson Leaves Rivers Angels With ‘Fond Memories’, Set For ‘Fresh Challenges’

  01-07-2026 10:28 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers Angels Head Coach, Tosan Blankson, has exclusively confirmed to Completesports.com that he has left the club with ‘Fond memories’ after a two season stint with the club. Blankson is understood to have left Rivers Angels With his backroom staff. The 56-year-old gaffer steered the club to two Rivers State Women FA Cup successes, one [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Uzbekistan Star Shomurodov Claims Best Group Stage Goal

  01-07-2026 09:42 via completesports.com
  Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov has been voted the winner of the Best Group Stage Goal award at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Shomurodov, 31, won the award for his inch-perfect lob from a tight angle against Democratic Republic of Congo in Uzbekistan’s final group stage outing in Atlanta on 27 June. The [...]
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• Super Eagles Will Learn From Morocco, Others To Shine At 2030 World Cup — Senator Nwoko

  01-07-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  The Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Ned Nwoko, has lamented the absence of the Super Eagles from the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, but believes the impressive performances of Morocco and other African teams will inspire Nigeria to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and make a significant impact, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Dutch Players Suffer Racist Abuse After Penalty Shootout Defeat To Morocco

  01-07-2026 08:56 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands players who missed penalties in Monday’s World Cup penalty shootout defeat by Morocco suffered ​racist abuse online, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said on ‌Tuesday, Reuters reports. Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville all failed to find the net as Morocco edged the Dutch 3-2 on penalties after ​their last-32 match in Monterrey [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I Won’t Swap Haaland For Any Player –Norway Coach Reacts To Man City Star’s Winning Goal Vs Ivory Coast

  01-07-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  
  Following Erling Haaland’s dramatic 86th-minute winner that secured a 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has disclosed that he won’t swap the Manchester City star for any player. The win over the Ivorian side marked Norway’s first-ever victory in the knockout stages of a major [...]
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• Koeman Steps Down As Netherlands Coach After World Cup Exit

  01-07-2026 08:03 via completesports.com
  
  Ronald Koeman has informed the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) that he will not extend his contract as head coach of the Netherlands national team when it expires. Koeman 63-year-old announced his decision one day after the Netherlands were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Netherlands were knocked out in the Round of 32 [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Fae Laments Côte d’Ivoire’s Round Of 32 Exit

  01-07-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has lamented his team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, Competesports.com reports. The Elephants were knocked out of the competition following a 2-1 defeat to Norway in their Round of 32 encounter on Tuesday night. Antonio Nusa gave Norway the lead with a superb finish from inside the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Possess Strongest Group Of Penalty Takers –Rice

  01-07-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal star Declan Rice has declared that the current England squad features the best crop of penalty takers the nation has ever had. Heading into their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout match against DR Congo, Rice expressed absolute confidence in the team’s shootout capabilities under manager Thomas Tuchel. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Kane, Mbappe Will [...]
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• Bielsa steps down following Uruguay’s dismal World Cup campaign

  01-07-2026 02:34 via soccernews.com
  Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed his resignation as Uruguay coach following their disastrous World Cup campaign.
  It was all but certain Bielsa would step away after Uruguay crashed out in the group stage, finishing behind tournament debutants Cape Verde.
  Uruguay took just two points, drawing against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde and losing to Spain.
  And Bielsa, who took charge of Uruguay in 2023, has now officially announced his departure from the role.
  "It was completely unexpected that our situation
  
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• Beye sacked by Marseille after four-month stint

  01-07-2026 01:33 via soccernews.com
  Habib Beye has been sacked by Marseille after just over four months in charge.
  Beye took charge in February, replacing Roberto De Zerbi, and oversaw just 13 games in all competitions.
  The 48-year-old, who played for Marseille between 2003 and 2007, won six of those matches (D2 L5), though his side conceded 18 goals while scoring just seven times.
  When he took over, Marseille were fourth in Ligue 1, 12 points behind Paris Saint-Germain.
  They eventually finished 17 points behind the champions, in
  
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• World Cup 2026: Mbappe Scores Two Goals, Sets Record As France Ease Past Sweden In Round Of 32 Tie

  01-07-2026 01:24 via completesports.com
  Kylian Mbappé broke the record for most goals in World Cup knockout matches and moved within a single goal of Lionel Messi’s overall tournament mark, as his two goals led France to a dominant 3-0 win over Sweden at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, ESPN reports. Mbappé’s first goal means he has scored nine goals in [...]
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• Koeman resigns as Netherlands boss in wake of World Cup elimination

  01-07-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Ronald Koeman has resigned in the wake of the Netherlands' World Cup elimination at the hands of Morocco.
  The Netherlands lost 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in an enthralling round of 32 contest at Estadio Monterrey.
  Cody Gakpo put the Oranje ahead in the 72nd minute, but Issa Diop forced extra time with a late header.
  Neil El Aynaoui, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Achraf Hakimi all failed to finish their spot-kicks, but the decisive miss came from Crysencio Summerville.
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• Brighton complete £20m move for Struijk

  30-06-2026 23:33 via soccernews.com
  Brighton have completed the signing of defender Pascal Struijk, who has joined from Leeds United.
  Struijk has signed a five-year deal at Brighton, who have reportedly paid £20m to secure the centre-back.
  The 26-year-old joined Leeds from Ajax in 2018 and made 196 appearances for the club across all competitions.
  Struijk made 34 appearances in the Premier League last term, as Leeds secured an impressive 14th-place finish in their first season back in the big time since 2022-23.
  However, wit
  
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• Rooney: I Would Love Kane To Join Manchester United

  30-06-2026 23:32 via completesports.com
  Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has advised Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to reject reported interest from Barcelona and return to the Premier League to join the Red Devils. The Tottenham Hotspur legend is enjoying a remarkable season, in which he has scored 70 goals in all competitions for club and country. Read Also:EXCLUSIVE: What [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Haaland Bags Late Winner As Norway Beat Côte d’Ivoire, Set Up Brazil Clash

  30-06-2026 21:37 via completesports.com
  
  Erling Haaland’s late goal was enough to see Norway through to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating the Côte d’Ivoire in a thrilling 2-1 match at Dallas Stadium, CNN reports. The goal took Haaland’s tally in the tournament to five goals, just one short of Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Following [...]
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• Lampard signs new three-year deal with Coventry

  30-06-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Frank Lampard has committed his future to Coventry City, signing a new contract through to 2029.
  Lampard's previous deal had been due to run out at the end of the upcoming season, and he had been the subject of interest from other clubs, including Fulham.
  However, having guided Coventry back to the Premier League by winning the Championship in 2025-26, he will be staying with the Sky Blues.
  Lampard joined Coventry in November 2024 and finished in the play-offs in his first season, losing to Sund
  
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• NNL: Lobi Stars Name Nikyu New Technical Adviser

  30-06-2026 21:31 via completesports.com
  
  Lobi Stars have appointed experienced coach Bala Nikyu as their new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Nikyu has been handed the responsibility of leading the Makurdi-based club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, after they narrowly missed out on promotion last season. The veteran tactician boasts a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal Will Be Tough Challenge For Belgium –Lukaku

  30-06-2026 20:50 via completesports.com
  Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has warned his teammates to expect a 50/50 clash against Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, praising the African side’s physical strength and technical quality. He emphasized that the Lions of Teranga are a top nation and represent one of the toughest challenges Belgium will face. Read [...]
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