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• Martinez hails Leverkusen’s ‘commitment and sacrifice’

  06-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Carles Martinez lauded the "commitment and sacrifice" Bayer Leverkusen showed to earn him his first Bundesliga win in charge against Union Berlin.
  Leverkusen made a fast start against Union and went on to record a thumping 4-0 victory to get off the mark in the top flight this term.
  Equi Fernandez scored after just 41 seconds, with Facundo Medina, Patrik Schick and Ibrahim Maza adding the rest of the goals in a dominant display.
  It also marks the first time they have won their opening Bunde
  
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• UCL: Man United Can Compete With Europe’s Best –Carrick

  09-09-2026 21:34 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has backed his squad to go as far as possible and compete with Europe’s elite on their return to the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United host Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford, ending a 1,003-day absence from the competition. Read Also:Stationery Stores Chairman Petitions FIFA, Demands Recognition For Father, [...]
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• Winning Champions League Trophy Our Main Goal This Season —Barcelona President Laporta

  09-09-2026 20:35 via completesports.com
  Barcelona president Joan Laporta, ​​has outlined the club’s main sporting objective for the season, stating that winning the UEFA Champions League title is the club’s main goal. “Our goal is to win the Spanish league title for the third consecutive time. We also aim to defend the domestic cup title. Furthermore, we want to win [...]
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• Stationery Stores Chairman Petitions FIFA, Demands Recognition For Father, Harmonisation Of NFF And NFA

  09-09-2026 18:54 via completesports.com
  
  Chairman of Stationery Stores Football Club of Lagos, Dr.  Adetilewa Adebajo, has petitioned world football governing body FIFA, calling for the historical recognition of his late father, Israel Adebajo, for his role in Nigeria’s affiliation with the organisation and urging an urgent review of the country’s football governance structure Completesports.com reports. In a memorandum dated [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Benfica Forward Akekoromowei Joins Falconets Teammates In Poland

  09-09-2026 18:39 via completesports.com
  Benfica new signing Janet Akekoromowei has joined up with her Falconets teammates at the ongoing FIFA women’s U-20 World Cup in Poland. Akekoromowei was included in the final squad for the World Cup but missed the team’s opening game against Spain which ended in a 2-0 defeat. She stayed back due to documentation that needed [...]
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• Henry: Rodri Is A Replica Of Busquets

  09-09-2026 18:32 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has disclosed that Barcelona have signed a new Sergio Busquets by acquiring Rodri from Manchester City. In a chat with CBS Sports, Henry remarked that he never thought he would see another player like Sergio Busquets, but watching Rodhri made him realize Barcelona found a true successor. Read Also:‘I Want To [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Focused On China After Spain Setback – Aduku

  09-09-2026 18:14 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says his team has put their opening-day defeat to Spain behind them and is fully focused on the crucial encounter with China. Nigeria will return to the Stadion Sosnowiec on Thursday evening for their second Group F fixture, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 loss to 2022 champions [...]
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• Carrick: Man Utd have squad to compete in Champions League

  09-09-2026 17:32 via soccernews.com
  Michael Carrick insists Manchester United have a "squad strong enough to compete" in the Champions League and is not "writing anything off".
  United finished third in the Premier League last season to secure their place in the Champions League for the first time since 2023-24.
  That season, they were eliminated in the group stage, while they have won just one of their last nine games in the competition (D3 L5).
  United begin their campaign against tournament debutants Sabah, coming up against
  
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• Andrews backs Schuster to shine in Brentford captain Collins’ absence

  09-09-2026 17:32 via soccernews.com
  Keith Andrews is confident Jannik Schuster can fill the gap left by Nathan Collins after the Brentford captain sustained an injury against Sunderland last weekend.
  Collins was forced to be withdrawn in the 17th minute of Brentford's 1-1 draw with Sunderland, with Schuster thrown into his Premier League debut at Gtech Community Stadium.
  The 20-year-old, who signed from Salzburg this summer, was tasked with keeping Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey quiet, a task he passed with flying colours.
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• ‘I Want To Keep Playing And Enjoying My Football’ –Aina

  09-09-2026 17:18 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has disclosed that being on the pitch and staying grateful for his career matters more than specific positions or pressure. Playing for both Nottingham Forest and the Super Eagles, he approaches his career with positivity, hard work, and a desire to keep things light and fun. Read Also:Fernandez: I’m Still [...]
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• Fernandez: I’m Still Growing As A Player At Rangers

  09-09-2026 16:55 via completesports.com
  Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has disclosed that he is tuning out external criticism and focusing on daily self-improvement following a difficult start to the 2026–27 season. In a chat with The Scottish Sun, the Super Eagles star noted that discussions with manager Derek McInnes have centered on maintaining full 90-minute concentration to eliminate minor errors. [...]
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Depart for Crucial Sfaxien Return Leg

  09-09-2026 16:48 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars have departed Nigeria for Tunisia ahead of the crucial second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie against CS Sfaxien. The Oluyole Warriors left the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, travelling via Casablanca, Morocco, as they continue their preparations for Sunday’s decisive encounter. The trip marks Shooting Stars’ [...]
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• First win will boost Spurs’ confidence in final third, claims De Zerbi

  09-09-2026 16:32 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi believes a first Premier League win of the season is the key to unlocking Tottenham's confidence as they prepare to face Everton on Saturday.
  Spurs lost their first two league games of the 2026-27 campaign but picked up their first point of the season in a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest last time out.
  However, they are still yet to score in the league, with Omar Marmoush seeing two golden chances go begging in the draw with Forest, who had a potential winner disallowed for a ha
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 137: Femi Opabunmi On The State Of Nigerian Football

  09-09-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Born on March 3rd, 1985, in Lagos, Femi Opabunmi started his football career in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he became a household name until the late coach Musa Abdullahi picked him, along with 22 others, to fly Nigeria’s flag at the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago. He became a national hero [...]
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• Brighton Boss Offers Fresh Update On Azeez’s Injury

  09-09-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler is hopeful that Femi Azeez will be fit to make his debut for the Seagulls when they travel to Coventry City on Sunday. Azeez joined Brighton from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day, but his debut has been delayed due to a minor injury. [...]
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• ‘There are no excuses’ – Kompany and Bayern targeting deep Champions League run

  09-09-2026 15:32 via soccernews.com
  Vincent Kompany is making "no excuses" for Bayern Munich's recent Champions League struggles and vows his team will give it their all this term.
  Kompany has enjoyed a trophy-laden start to life at Bayern, winning two Bundesliga titles and a DFB-Pokal, but the Champions League has so far escaped them.
  Last year, they made it to the semi-finals, where they were beaten by eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain, though that still marked an improvement on their quarter-final exit the season prior.
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• Palace boss Sage welcomes problem Strand Larsen brings after EFL Cup brace

  09-09-2026 15:32 via soccernews.com
  Pierre Sage described Jorgen Strand Larsen's midweek brace in the EFL Cup as a "good problem" ahead of taking on Ipswich Town in the Premier League this weekend.
  Strand Larsen impressed during Palace's 3-0 win over Middlesbrough in the third round, scoring twice as well as providing the assist for Daichi Kamada's stunning late finish.
  The Norwegian has started two of Palace's four games across all competitions this season, with Sage alternating between Strand Larsen and Eddie Nketiah to lea
  
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• Supporters Clubs Laud Ongoing Reforms In Nigerian Football

  09-09-2026 15:27 via completesports.com
  Nigerian football supporters clubs have praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) and President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing reforms in the country’s football administration. The five major supporters’ clubs include the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC); the Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC); Football Fans Club of Nigeria (FFCN); All Sports Supporters Club (ASSC); and the [...]
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• Fernandez relishing link-up with ‘beast’ Haaland

  09-09-2026 14:32 via soccernews.com
  Enzo Fernandez says Erling Haaland is an "animal" and a "beast" as he looks forward to growing their partnership at Manchester City.
  City kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Porto, with Haaland netting a second-half brace to secure all three points.
  Fernandez set up the Norwegian's first goal, getting an assist in just his second start for City following his big-money move from Chelsea.
  As for Haaland, he has now scored 42 goals in 39 appearances in the group stage/lea
  
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• The Five Best Footballers In Mozambique’s History

  09-09-2026 14:28 via completesports.com
  
  For a country of around 33 million people, Mozambique has an outsized football heritage. Its greatest export was once called the finest player Africa has ever produced, and the modern Mambas now field men in the Premier League and the Champions League. That is part of why Mozambican fans study the Premier Bet football betting [...]
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• Prediction: Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest

  09-09-2026 13:57 via soccernews.com
  Turning their attention back to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon, Aston Villa will host local rivals Nottingham Forest.
  Ahead of a stacked schedule from across England’s elite this weekend, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Aston Villa draw no bet
  Best Odds: 7/10
  Bookmaker: BetUS
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  Starting with the hosts, getting their Champions League adventure underway with a rollercoaster 3-2 victory away at Belgium giants Club Brugge on T
  
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• ‘Fabio is on fire’ – Kobel hails Silva’s influence in Dortmund’s Champions League opener

  09-09-2026 13:32 via soccernews.com
  Gregor Kobel lauded Fabio Silva's recent impact for Borussia Dortmund, saying he is "on fire" after he came off the bench to help them beat Villarreal.
  Dortmund got their Champions League campaign off to a winning start, edging the Spanish side 3-2 at Signal Iduna Park.
  A Renato Veiga own goal got the scoring started early in the second half before Santiago Mourino levelled for the visitors.
  However, Serhou Guirassy was then teed up by Silva to put Dortmund back in front before scoring a penalty
  
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• Arsenal Wrongly Denied Penalty Against Aston Villa —Panel Reveals

  09-09-2026 13:23 via completesports.com
  Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty at Aston Villa for Ian Maatsen’s challenge on Bruno Guimaraes, the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled. The KMI Panel added that the Villa defender should also have received a second yellow card for the foul, and been sent off. The Gunners were leading 1-0 eight [...]
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• Done Deal: Former Flying Eagles Winger Joins Saudi Club Al-Qadsiah

  09-09-2026 12:35 via completesports.com
  Former Flying Eagles winger Sani Suleiman has completed his move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah, Completesports.com reports. Suleiman joins Brendan Rodgers’ side after a brief spell with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig. The 20-year-old Nigerian moved to Germany from Slovakian club AS Trenčín in January 2026 but failed to make a competitive appearance for Leipzig. [...]
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• Lassiter says Portland defenders must help in-form attackers

  09-09-2026 11:32 via soccernews.com
  Although the Portland Timbers put five goals past Minnesota United last time out, Ariel Lassiter knows they cannot put that kind of pressure on their attackers if they are to make the MLS Cup Playoffs.
  Vincent Janssen became the first Timbers player to ever score an MLS hat-trick as they got the better of the Loons in a nine-goal thriller last weekend.
  That win – which also saw Kristoffer Velde score and Lassiter force an own goal from opposing goalkeeper Drake Callender – boosted Po
  
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• Chivu optimistic of bright future for Inter despite defeat to Real Madrid

  09-09-2026 11:32 via soccernews.com
  Cristian Chivu predicted a bright future for his Inter team despite starting their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Estadio Bernabeu. 
  The Serie A champions were made to pay for two costly mistakes on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde the beneficiaries of those untimely errors. 
  Yann Bisseck was caught in possession after a loose pass from Curtis Jones after 14 minutes, allowing Brahim Diaz to feed into Mbappe, who finished pas
  
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• ‘Haaland Is An Animal, A Beast’ –Enzo

  09-09-2026 09:35 via completesports.com
  Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernández has described Erling Haaland as an “animal, a beast” after combining for a goal in City’s UEFA Champions League win over Porto. Enzo told Prime Video Sport UK that every time he is on the pitch, he will look for Haaland to provide assists, calling him an amazing player and [...]
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• Fulham Move To Tie Down Bassey With New Contract

  09-09-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  Premier League club Fulham are working on a new contract for Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, Completesports.com reports. Bassey has one year remaining on his current deal with the London club, although Fulham have the option to trigger a one-year extension that would keep him at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2028. According to [...]
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• I Was Forced To Train Away From My Teammates —Jesus Opens Up On Last Days At Arsenal

  09-09-2026 08:20 via completesports.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus has aimed a parting shot at Arsenal after revealing he was forced to train away from his team-mates before securing a move to Barcelona. The Brazilian forward was left out of the Arsenal squad for their first two games of the season, with the expectation he would leave the club. Jesus ultimately sealed [...]
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• UCL: No Pressure –Yaya Speaks Ahead PSG Vs Slovan Bratislava

  09-09-2026 07:59 via completesports.com
  
  Slovan Bratislava coach Yaya Toure has disclosed that the team will face Paris Saint Germain with no pressure ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes. Speaking in a press conference, Touré shared his thoughts on the historic milestone, the structural barriers African coaches face, and his perspective on facing the defending [...]
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