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• Martinez Resigns As Portugal Head Coach After World Cup Exit

  07-07-2026 06:16 via completesports.com
  
  Roberto Martinez confirmed that he is leaving his job as Portugal coach after Monday’s 1-0 FIFA World Cup round-of-16 defeat to Spain, while denying that the result was “a failure.” Substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute at AT&T Stadium to see Spain progress to the quarterfinals as Cristiano Ronaldo made his last World [...]
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• World Cup 2026: It’s A Special Game –Haaland Speaks Ahead Norway Vs England

  09-07-2026 22:15 via completesports.com
  
  Norway striker Erling Haaland has claimed that all the pressure is on England ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final tie in Miami. The Norwegian striker dubbed Thomas Tuchel’s squad one of the clear favourites to win the tournament. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Why Kane Will Outshine Haaland –Rogers Ahead of the highly-anticipated clash [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Storm Lomé for Benin Rematch

  09-07-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Lomé, Togo, ahead of Saturday’s decisive 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round second-leg clash against Benin Republic’s Young Amazons. The players and officials landed safely at the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport on Friday, and later checked into the prestigious Hôtel Le Pélican, where they will be based [...]
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• World Cup 2026: France Have Enough Quality To Overcome Morocco –Petit

  09-07-2026 19:08 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has predicted that France will defeat Morocco in tonight’s quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Les Bleus pipped Paraguay in the round of 16 to get to this stage while Morocco thrashed Canada 3-0 as well. It sets up an exciting rematch of the 2022 World Cup [...]
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• Keller: Balogun Will Make A Return To Premier League

  09-07-2026 18:51 via completesports.com
  
  Former Tottenham goalkeeper Kasey Keller has tipped USMNT star Folarin Balogun to make a return to the Premier League after his impressive performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Balogun has been heavily linked with a move away from AS Monaco, and the developments have drawn significant interest from clubs in Europe. Read Also:Barcelona Submit [...]
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• OGC Nice Chief Gives Fresh Update On Moffi’s Future

  09-07-2026 17:27 via completesports.com
  
  OGC Nice sporting director Roger Ricort has confirmed that Terem Moffi is expected to leave the Ligue 1 club on a permanent transfer this summer, Completesports.com reports. Moffi spent the second half of last season on loan at Portuguese champions FC Porto after falling out of favour at Nice. The Nigeria international sought a move [...]
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• Arsenal Sign French Goalkeeper Meslier From Leeds United

  09-07-2026 16:27 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have announced the signing of French goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds United on a two-year deal, after being released by the club last week. Meslier is expected to join as third-choice goalkeeper having spent seven seasons at Leeds. “We can confirm the arrival of experienced goalkeeper Illan Meslier to the club,” Arsenal wrote in [...]
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• Trabzonspor Near Agreement With Wolves For Arokodare

  09-07-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare is on the verge of completing a loan move to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor from Wolverhampton Wanderers, reports Completesports.com. According to Turkish outlet Takagazete, Trabzonspor and Wolves are in the final stages of negotiations, with the Premier League club insisting that the Black Sea Storm cover the striker’s full annual salary of [...]
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• AC Milan Boss Amorim Rules Out Summer Exit For Chukwueze

  09-07-2026 14:39 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Samuel Chukwueze will remain at the club for the 2026/27 season, putting an end to speculation over the Nigerian winger’s future. Chukwueze spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Premier League side Fulham, where he contributed three goals and four assists in 26 appearances across all competitions. [...]
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• Ex-Manchester City Star Backs England To Win World Cup 2026

  09-07-2026 14:26 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester City star Gareth Barry has backed England to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. He made this known on the backdrop of the Three Lions’ thrilling 3-2 victory against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the round of 16 of the tournament. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Why Kane Will Outshine Haaland –Rogers In [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco Suffer Major Injury Blow Ahead Quarterfinal Clash With France

  09-07-2026 12:40 via completesports.com
  
  Morocco will be without key player Ismael Saibari as they try to avenge their defeat by France in the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. Saibari scored in each of his side’s group games, with goals in a 1-1 draw with Brazil, 1-0 win against Scotland and 4-2 victory against Haiti. The 25-year-old, who has [...]
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• NPFL: Boboye Sets High Standards For Bendel Insurance Ahead New Season

  09-07-2026 11:42 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance technical adviser Kennedy Boboye has challenged his players to raise their performance levels as the club targets a stronger finish than last term. The Benin Arsenals ended the 2025/26 campaign in fifth position with 56 points, narrowly missing out on a top-three finish and a place in continental competition. With the club setting [...]
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• Okoye, Cardi B Spotted Together At Paris Fashion Week

  09-07-2026 11:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was spotted together with US rapper Cardi B at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week. According to TMZ, the Nigerian international was filmed helping Cardi B to her seat amid flashing cameras. Okoye Meets Cardi B At Paris Fashion Week The pair appeared relaxed as they [...]
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• American Samoa: From 31-0 To Competitive Football

  09-07-2026 11:16 via completesports.com
  
  On 11 April 2001, Australia beat American Samoa 31-0 in a 2002 World Cup qualifier. It remains the largest winning margin in the history of international football. The match prompted FIFA to rethink how it seeded qualifying rounds for smaller nations, and it eventually inspired the film Next Goal Wins, directed by Taika Waititi. The [...]
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• Argentina World Cup Update: Cape Verde Next After Jordan And Algeria Wins As 8 Ball Strike Cup Heats Up

  09-07-2026 11:10 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina’s run in the World Cup 2026 is heating up again as they head into a Round of 32 matchup against Cape Verde, coming off solid wins against Jordan and Algeria. In this article, we’ll look at how Argentina is shaping up going into the knockout stage, what fans can expect next, and how the [...]
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• Barcelona Submit Bid To Sign Adeyemi

  09-07-2026 10:43 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona have submitted an official bid to Borussia Dortmund to sign Karim Adeyemi this summer. While a full transfer agreement has not been completely finalized, the 24-year-old winger has reportedly agreed on personal terms and has clearly communicated that Barcelona is his only desired destination. Read Also:PSG Set €150m Price Tag For Arsenal, Liverpool Target [...]
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• We’re Not Influenced By Anyone — Collina Defends Officials Amid World Cup Controversy

  09-07-2026 10:07 via completesports.com
  FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting that referees cannot be influenced by anyone as controversy continues to surround several decisions during the tournament, including the contentious Round of 16 clash between Argentina and Egypt. Speaking to FIFA (via [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why Kane Will Outshine Haaland –Rogers

  09-07-2026 09:52 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers says he’s confident Harry Kane will outshine Erling Haaland ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final clash between England and Norway in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Kane has cemented himself as a lethal finisher, scoring 6 goals in the tournament so far. He serves as a complete playmaker, linking [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Benin Coach Azonsou Vows To Fight For Historic Qualification Against Flamingos

  09-07-2026 09:35 via completesports.com
  
  Benin U-17 women’s head coach Idah Azonsou is targeting a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Young Amazons lost 3-2 to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg in Ikenne last weekend. Azonsou’s side will host their neighbours in the reverse fixture at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo [...]
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• PSG Set €150m Price Tag For Arsenal, Liverpool Target Barcola

  09-07-2026 08:54 via completesports.com
  
  PSG have set a €150m price tag on France international winger Bradley Barcola according to a report from L’Equipe(via Get Football News France). The former Olympique Lyonnais winger could be on his way out of the French capital with PSG expected to agree on a €100m+ transfer fee with RB Leipzig to sign Yan Diomandé. [...]
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• European Union Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Infantino After Balogun Red Card Scandal

  09-07-2026 07:48 via completesports.com
  
  Over 70 European lawmakers have called for an investigation into FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino regarding the principle of political neutrality, talkSPORT reports. Infantino has faced huge backlash in recent days, following the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ban ahead of the USA’s round of 16 World Cup exit to Belgium. US [...]
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• Iheanacho, Celtic Discuss New Contract

  09-07-2026 07:42 via completesports.com
  
  Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has said the club are pursuing a deal to re-sign Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho joined the Hoops on a free transfer last summer after leaving Spanish club Sevilla. The 29-year-old signed a one-year contract with Celtic, with the club holding an option to extend it by a further [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Norway Must Watch Out For Rice –Odegaard Warns

  09-07-2026 07:14 via completesports.com
  
  Norway star Martin Odegaard has warned his teammates to keep an eye on England midfielder Declan Rice ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final showdown in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The two Arsenal stars will temporarily set aside their club camaraderie as Norway seeks to achieve another upset after their unexpected Round of 16 victory over [...]
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• FG Signs Hosting Agreement For 2027 African School Games

  08-07-2026 23:03 via completesports.com
  
  The Federal government has signed a hosting agreement for the 2027 African School Games with the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA). The signing ceremony, which took place in Abuja on Wednesday, marked a significant step in Nigeria’s quest to stage a successful second edition of the African School Games, tagged “Abuja 2027.” [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Head To Lome For Benin Return Leg

  08-07-2026 22:35 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos will depart Lagos for Lomé, Togo on Thursday for the decisive second leg of their final qualifying fixture against Benin Republic in the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. Akeem Busari’s side will travel from Ikenne to Lagos on Thursday morning before boarding a flight [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Canada Star Slams Airline For Flying Him To Wrong City

  08-07-2026 21:38 via completesports.com
  
  Canadian defender Alistair Johnston has blasted Frontier Airlines on social media following a chaotic post-tournament journey. The Celtic FC player revealed that a botched itinerary dropped him in the wrong city and lost his luggage. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I’m Amazed By Messi’s Ability To Keep Producing Decisive Performances –Mikel Johnston, who played every minute [...]
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• Arsenal Target Guimaraes Asks To Leave Newcastle United

  08-07-2026 20:50 via completesports.com
  
  Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the midfielder, BBC Sport reports. The Brazil international, who arrived from Lyon in 2022, has been a player of interest for the Premier League champions this summer. The Gunners had looked into approaches for either Guimaraes or his former team-mate Sandro Tonali, [...]
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• Man United Agree £50m Deal With Chelsea For Andrey Santos.

  08-07-2026 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, BBC Sport reports. The deal has progressed quickly in the past few hours after United made their interest known over the weekend. United will pay an initial £48m for Santos, with an additional £2m in what are described as ‘achievable’ [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Defender Joins FK Austria Wien On Three-Year Deal

  08-07-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  Austrian Bundesliga club FK Austria Wien have announced the signing of Nigerian defender Ibrahim Buhari, Completesports.com. Buhari, who joined the Violets from Swedish club IF Elfsborg signed a contract until summer 2029. The 24-year-old will wear the number three jersey for FK Austria Wien. Austrian Wien Expect Big Things From Buhari Sporting director Tomas Zorn [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I’m Amazed By Messi’s Ability To Keep Producing Decisive Performances –Mikel

  08-07-2026 19:22 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Mikel Obi has praised Lionel Messi following Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Speaking on Fox Sports, Mikel expressed his amazement at the 39-year-old’s endurance and mental fortitude. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Brilliant Comeback –Keane Hails Argentina’s Victory Against Egyp He questioned [...]
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