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• Liverpool Slip Up In Title Race As Everton Claim First Merseyside Derby Home Win In 14 Years

  24-04-2024 23:34 via completesports.com
  Liverpool's Premier League title hopes suffered a blow following Wednesday night's 2-0 loss against Everton in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
  Everton have now won a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park for the first time since 17 October 2010.
  A goal in each half by Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin saw Sean Dyche become the second manager to beat a Liverpool side handled by Jurgen Klopp.
  The first manager to lead an Everton side to defeat a Reds side handled by Klopp was Carlo
  
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• Finidi’s Appointment As Eagles Coach Good For NPFL –Unuanel

  04-05-2024 10:18 via completesports.com
  
  Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel believes the appointment of Finidi George as the Super Eagles head coach will help the development of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
  Finidi, who will take over from Jose Peseiro after leading Nigeria to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where the team lost 2-1 to Ivory Coast, will be saddled with the responsibility of qualifying the Super Eagles to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  Reacting to his appointment, Unuanel told Completespo
  
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• La Liga: Courtois Will Be In Goal Against Cadiz –Ancelotti

  04-05-2024 10:15 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that Thibaut Courtois will be in goal against Cadiz in today's La Liga encounter.It will be the goalkeeper's first appearance since suffering an ACL injury last year.
  In a chat with AS, the Italian tactician stated that the entire team is excited to have Belgian goalkeeper back.
   
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• Fulham Boss Expects Adarabioyo To Leave This Summer

  04-05-2024 10:07 via completesports.com
  Marco Silva has admitted he expects Tosin Adarabioyo to leave Fulham this summer.
  Adarabioyo was left out of Silva's squad for last weekend's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace after reportedly telling the club he would not sign a new contract. His current deal will expire at the end of next month.
  Asked about Adarabioyo's situation on Friday, Silva said the player will "probably not" be at the club next season.
  He, however, said the former Manchester City player remains part of Fulham's first-team s
  
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• Odegaard: Arsenal Can Dream Of Premier League Title

  04-05-2024 09:22 via completesports.com
  Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has urged his teammates and fans to start dreaming of winning the Premier League title.
  Odegaard stated this in an interview with the club's official website, where he insisted that the Gunners must remain focused and believe in their title quest.
  “I think you can dream, of course you can do that and I think you should.
   
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• David Raya Wins Premier League Golden Glove

  04-05-2024 08:29 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has won the Premier League's Golden Glove after Luton scored against Everton's Jordan Pickford on Friday, BBC Sport reports.
  Raya has kept 14 clean sheets in 29 league matches this season having joined the Gunners on loan from Brentford in the summer.
  Before Everton's match on Friday, Pickford was the only keeper that could have overtaken Raya in the Golden Glove standings.
  But Pickford's hopes of winning the individual accolade outright were ended when Elijah Adeb
  
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• Boniface Named In Bundesliga Team Of The Season

  04-05-2024 08:26 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface has been included in the Bundesliga Team of the Season, reports Complete sports.com.
  Boniface was among six Bayer Leverkusen players, who made the selection.
  The 23-year-old was named inattack alongside Bayer Munich's Harry Kane and Serhou Guirassy of VFB Stuttgart.
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  The striker missed out of action for around three months due to an adductor injury.
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• Finidi George – Shepherding A New Era!  –Odegbami

  04-05-2024 06:30 via completesports.com
  To succeed in sports and to become a champion, as in life generally, is hardly ever a tea party. It is never easy. It takes discovering talent early, hard work, patience, perseverance, plenty of time to train and practice, discipline, commitment, focus, failures and disappointments, plenty of luck, and a good guide.
  The surer and ‘easier’ path to become a champion is to be led by a guide that has been a champion.
  That’s why I join in the ongoing celebration of a new coach for
  
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• Houston Dynamo v St. Louis City: Carnell eager to get going after extended break

  04-05-2024 04:00 via soccernews.com
  Bradley Carnell is eager to get going again when St. Louis City return to MLS action against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, two weeks on from their last game. St. Louis were last in action on April 21, when Tomas Totland’s last-gasp equaliser saw them claim a 3-3 draw against rivals Sporting Kansas City. Carnell’s […]
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• Chicago Fire v New England Revolution: Acosta says composure key for misfiring hosts

  04-05-2024 03:00 via soccernews.com
  Kellyn Acosta says the Chicago Fire need to be more precise with their ball progression if they are to end their barren run and begin to climb the MLS standings. Frank Klopas’ team sit 12th in the Eastern Conference and have failed to win – or even find the net – in three matches ahead […]
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• Vancouver Whitecaps v Austin FC: Sartini hails ´special´ White ahead of enticing BC Place meeting

  04-05-2024 01:45 via soccernews.com
  Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini labelled Brian White as a “special” player ahead of Sunday’s enticing MLS meeting with Austin FC at BC Place. The Whitecaps are third in the Western Conference after a 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls last time out, completing a fine April that saw them lose just one […]
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• Real Salt Lake v Sporting Kansas City: Mastroeni lauds team effort of Western Conference leaders

  04-05-2024 01:00 via soccernews.com
  Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni credited the collective effort of his league-leading side as they prepare to host Sporting Kansas City at America First Field for Sunday’s MLS clash. Salt Lake sit atop of the Western Conference table after a six-game undefeated streak, having overcome Philadelphia Union 2-1 in their last outing. Alexandros […]
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• Hoffenheim 1-1 RB Leipzig: Kramaric denies visitors after Simons red card

  04-05-2024 00:49 via soccernews.com
  Andrej Kramaric scored a last-minute equaliser to deny RB Leipzig victory in Friday’s 1-1 Bundesliga draw at Hoffenheim, in a game which saw Xavi Simons sent off. Simons was shown his second yellow card with 18 minutes to play, with fourth-placed Leipzig 1-0 up courtesy of Benjamin Sesko’s first-half header. Marco Rose’s team looked set […]
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• Luton Town 1-1 Everton: Hatters squander opportunity to climb out of relegation zone

  04-05-2024 00:12 via soccernews.com
  Luton Town missed an inviting chance to escape the Premier League’s bottom three after Friday’s hard-fought 1-1 draw with Everton at Kenilworth Road. Rob Edwards’ side would have leapfrogged 17th-placed Nottingham Forest – who visit Sheffield United on Saturday – with a victory, but were instead left level on points with Nuno Espirito Santo’s team. […]
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• Bitesize Prediction: Cagliari vs Lecce – 05/05/24

  03-05-2024 23:05 via soccernews.com
  Competition: Serie A Market: Over 1.5 goals Odds: 2/5 @ 1xBet Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways on Sunday lunchtime, Cagliari will welcome Lecce to the Unipol Domus. Starting with the hosts, although Cagliari might open this weekend’s fixtures holding a three-point buffer over dropping into the relegation zone, the Islanders are […]
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• Bitesize Prediction: Sevilla vs Granada – 05/05/24

  03-05-2024 23:00 via soccernews.com
  Competition: La Liga Market: Sevilla win Odds: 7/10 @ Pribet Hoping to potentially find a route into the top-half of the La Liga table, Sevilla will welcome Granada to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Sunday night. Starting with the hosts, while Sevilla might have opened the New Year at the heart of an infamous La […]
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• Everyone wants to beat Leverkusen, says Alonso ahead of Frankfurt clash

  03-05-2024 22:45 via soccernews.com
  Bayer Leverkusen continue to edge towards a remarkable unbeaten season and Xabi Alonso acknowledged every club wants to put that run to an end. The newly-crowned Bundesliga champions moved a step closer to a treble after beating Roma 2-0 away in their Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday. Alonso’s side have also reached the […]
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• ´It´s football hunger´ – Moyes intent on West Ham stay as Lopetegui speculation swirls

  03-05-2024 21:42 via soccernews.com
  David Moyes insisted there remains a “football hunger” to carry West Ham forward as speculation persists over the Hammers moving for Julen Lopetegui. Widespread reports suggest West Ham have been in contact with Lopetegui, who left Wolves ahead of the 2023-24 campaign after just eight months in charge. Yet Moyes reiterated his commitment to West […]
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• IPL 2024 RCB vs GT IPL Betting Preview May 04 2024: Predictions, Tips and Line Ups

  03-05-2024 20:34 via completesports.com
  A resurgent RCB will be looking to make it three wins from three when they take on the Gujarat Titans. The home side are currently bottom of the table and have only a mathematical chance of making the playoffs,even if they win their remaining four matches. The Titans are on eight points and will need to win their remaining games and hope other results go in their favour if they are to claim a top four position. Both teams will be looking to throw caution to the wind as they don’t have any
  
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• Bodybuilding: Nigeria’s James Chima Sunday Triumphs At 2024 IFBB West African Championships

  03-05-2024 19:18 via completesports.com
  
  The 2024 IFBB West African Championships held in Accra, Ghana, ended on a high note for Nigeria as Abuja’s very own James Chima Sunday claimed the overall title in men’s bodybuilding, earning him the prestigious IFBB Elite Pro Card and marking his transition to a professionalathlete.At just 22 years old, James has brought immense pride and joy to Nigeria, showcasing the capability and resilience of a homegrown talent on the international stage.
  Born and raised in Nkanu, Enugu State,
  
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• FIFA Talent Development Scheme: Plateau FA Discovers U-15 Football Gems

  03-05-2024 18:27 via completesports.com
  
  Thursday, May 2, 2024, marked the conclusion of the U15 FIFA Talent Development Scheme screening in Jos, Plateau State, aimed at discovering young players for Nigerian football, especially for the U17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, Completesports.com reports.
  The FIFA Talent Development Scheme was initiated and funded by the world football governing body to motivate member nations to nurture young players from the grassroots. Austine Eguavoen, the NFF Technical Director, is in charge of the
  
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• U -17 WWCQ: Burkina Faso To Host Flamingos In Bamako

  03-05-2024 17:24 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos will have the advantage of playing their away match against their Burkinabe counterparts in a 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture on a neutral ground, with the world body having insisted that the Burkinabes cannot play in Ouagadougou as their home venue is not up to standard.
  The decision has seen the Burkinabes opt for the Malian capital, Bamako, where they will host the Flamingos on Saturday, 11th May starting from 4 pm Mali time.
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• Manchester City’s Foden Named FWA Footballer Of The Year

  03-05-2024 15:25 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has been named the 2024 Football Writers' Association Men's Footballer of the Year.
  Foden received 42% of the votes to fend off competition from Arsenal's Declan Rice and his teammate Rodri.
  Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard, Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Chelsea star Cole Palmer completed the top six.
  His Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland won the award last year.
  Speaking to the FWA's official website after receiving his award, Foden said: "Being
  
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  03-05-2024 15:05 via completesports.com
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• We Want To Stay Unbeaten –Leverkusen Coach, Alonso

  03-05-2024 14:49 via completesports.com
  Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has said they want to maintain their unbeaten run.
  Leverkusen took their unbeaten streak to 47 in all competitions after a 2-0 win at Roma, in the Europa League first leg semi-finals on Thursday.
  They have already been crowned Bundesliga champions, ending Bayern Munich's dominance.
  Next for Leverkusen is a trip to Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend.
  Speaking ahead of the game against Frankfurt, Alonso stated maintaining their unbeaten run is getting tougher.
  "We
  
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• How To Bet On The Kentucky Derby In ANY US State – USA Sports Betting

  03-05-2024 12:46 via completesports.com
  You can bet on the 2024 Kentucky Derby in ANY US State by joining the top offshore racebooks featured in this article. See below the best Kentucky Derby sportsbooks to sign-up with and then place bets ahead of the big race on Saturday 4 May. Our top choice is BetOnline, discover hereafter why.
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• ‘A Positive Result’ — Lookman Reacts To Atalanta’s Draw Against Marseille

  03-05-2024 12:39 via completesports.com
  Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of La Dea's encounter against Marseille.
  Gian Piero Gasperini's side were held to a 1-1 draw by their hosts at the Orange Velodrome on Thursday night.
  Gianluca Scamacca gave Atalanta the lead on 11 minutes.
  Centre-back Chancel Mbemba however equalised for Marseille nine minutes later.
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• Wenger Was Eager To Sign Me, Messi, Fabregas Together At Arsenal –Pique

  03-05-2024 12:17 via completesports.com
  
  Former Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has disclosed how former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger tried to sign him, Lionel Messi and Cesc Fabregas     before he joined Man United.
  Pique made this known in a chat with BBC Five Live."The first one was Cesc [Fabregas] the summer before I left to go to Manchester United.
   
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• How To Bet On Kentucky Derby 2024 In California: CA Sports Betting

  03-05-2024 12:14 via completesports.com
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• Musiala: My Father Made Fufu For Me Back In England

  03-05-2024 11:48 via completesports.com
  
  Bayern Munich star, Jamal Musiala has recounted a memorable moment where his father prepared Nigerian delicacy, fufu for him to eat back in England.
  The 21-year-old footballer discussed his cultural heritage during an appearance on the popular culinary show ‘How Hungry Are You’ hosted by Chef Serge Ibaka.
   
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