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• McTominay Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery

  09-09-2026 07:37 via completesports.com
  
  Scott McTominay has undergone successful surgery on a heart issue, Napoli have confirmed. McTominay was diagnosed with mild benign arrhythmia, which is an irregular heartbeat. A statement from Napoli, as reported by talkSPORT,read: “On Tuesday morning, Scott McTominay underwent an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital. The operation was a complete success. McTominay will rest [...]
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• Nwaiwu Reveals Secret Behind Trabzonspor’s Big Win Over Galatasaray

  20-09-2026 10:16 via completesports.com
  Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has revealed that following head coach Thomas Reis’ instructions was crucial to the team’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig. Trabzonspor stunned the defending champions at Papara Park on Saturday night, securing a convincing win in front of their home supporters. Nwaiwu: Why Trabzonspor Beat Galatasaray Nwaiwu [...]
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• Dogo Blames Missed Scoring Opportunities For Niger Tornadoes Defeat To Katsina United

  20-09-2026 10:09 via completesports.com
  Kabiru Dogo, Niger Tornadoes Head Coach, has heaped the blame of his team’s 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in Saturday’s EuroMatch/NPFL matchday four clash on his team’s profligacy in front of goal, Completesports.com reports. Tornadoes got their 2026/2027 season to a flying start with a 2-1 win against Enyimba. But their winning start was punctured [...]
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• Townsend Suffers Bizarre Injury After Being Run Over By Turf-Laying Machine

  20-09-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend has miraculously avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller during a half-time warm-up in Thailand. While warming up at half-time for PT Prachuap against Pattani, Townsend stepped into the path of a moving ride-on pitch roller. Read Also:Turkey: Iheanacho Scores in Eighth Straight Game As [...]
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• How Brighton ‘Absolutely Battered’ Arsenal — Shearer

  20-09-2026 08:41 via completesports.com
  England legend Alan Shearer has explained how Brighton managed to overrun Premier League champions Arsenal in Saturday’s tie at the AMEX. Arsenal were brought back down to earth with an almighty bump on Saturday, surrendering their perfect start to their Premier League title defence. The Seagulls were electric on the Sussex coast, deservedly taking all [...]
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• Atlético Vs Real Madrid: Los Blancos Brace For Fierce Derby Battle At Metropolitano

  20-09-2026 08:02 via completesports.com
  
  Atlético Madrid are set to host city rivals Real Madrid in a highly anticipated Madrid derby at the Riyadh Air Metroplitano on Sunday (today). Both sides will be looking to strengthen their position in the La Liga title race before the first international break of the season. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Atletico Atlético Madrid [...]
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• Massive Result — Lampard Hails Coventry’s Landmark Victory Over Nottingham Forest

  20-09-2026 07:33 via completesports.com
  Coventry manager Frank Lampard has hailed a huge milestone for his squad after the team secured their first major Premier League victory of the campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest. The manager praised the resilience and character shown by his players throughout a tense, high-stakes fixture. Facing a well-drilled Forest side required [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Laments Missed Chances In Niger Tornadoes’ Loss To Katsina United

  20-09-2026 07:21 via completesports.com
  Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has blamed his side’s poor finishing for their 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Ikon Allah Boys suffered their second defeat of the season in a matchday four encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday. Abdulrahman Garba scored the decisive goal [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Osimhen Ruled Out Of Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Games Through Injury

  20-09-2026 04:34 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after his recovery from a right adductor muscle strain took longer than expected, completesports.com reports. This is according to a report by the Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe on Saturday. [...]
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• Turkey: Iheanacho Scores in Eighth Straight Game As Bursaspor Beat Petrolspor Away

  19-09-2026 23:16 via completesports.com
  
  Kelechi Iheanacho scored for the eighth consecutive league game as Bursaspor came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory away to Batman Petrolspor. Doria put the hosts ahead in the 29th minute, but Iheanacho levelled the score from the penalty spot on the hour mark. The Nigeria international then completed the comeback five minutes from [...]
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• La Liga: Ejuke In Action As Sevilla Fall To Barcelona

  19-09-2026 23:08 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles midfielder Chidera Ejuke featured for Sevilla on Saturday, though his side ultimately suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of reigning champions Barcelona in La Liga. Making his sixth appearance of the ongoing campaign, Ejuke was introduced in the 59th minute in place of José Ángel Carmona (Correia), putting in a lively shift [...]
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• Eredivisie: Arokodare Salvages Draw For Ajax Against Excelsior

  19-09-2026 22:45 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare came off the bench to rescue a point for Ajax in their Eredivisie home clash against Excelsior on Saturday night. Julian Brandt put Ajax ahead two minutes after the half-hour mark, but Excelsior responded strongly as Lennar Hartjes equalised in first-half stoppage time. The visitors then completed the turnaround in the 62nd minute [...]
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• 6 Key Facts About Super Eagles’ Previous AFCON Qualifying Games With Madagascar & Guinea-Bissau

  19-09-2026 22:01 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Eagles open their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign this week with a double-header against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in Group L. The Eric Chelle-led side host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 25 September 2026, before travelling to face Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, 29 September. Over the years, the Super Eagles [...]
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• 2026 FIFA WWC Q/Final: Falconets Face Colombia Test As Attacking Surge Meets Defensive Resilience — Data Analysis

  19-09-2026 21:42 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland with undeniable attacking confidence, but Colombia presents a different examination from the teams they have faced in their last two matches. The South Americans eliminated hosts Poland 1-0 in the Round of 16, while Nigeria defeated England 3-0 to [...]
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• Torres: Klopp Remains My Biggest Managerial Inspiration

  19-09-2026 21:24 via completesports.com
  
  Former Spanish international striker Fernando Torres has disclosed that Jürgen Klopp is the coach he pays the closest attention to as he continues to forge his own path in management. Transitioning from a legendary playing career to the dugout, Torres has been carefully studying the tactical approaches and man-management styles of the modern game’s elite [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Fully Focused On Colombia After England Triumph — Aduku

  19-09-2026 21:04 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has urged his players to put their impressive victory over England behind them and focus fully on their upcoming quarter-final clash against Colombia at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Lodz on Sunday. Aduku Focuses On Colombia Test Nigeria advanced to the last eight with a convincing 3-0 [...]
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• Ligue 1: Simon Benched As Paris FC Edge Strasbourg

  19-09-2026 21:00 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was an unused substitute for the entire 90 minutes as Paris FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Strasbourg in Saturday’s Ligue 1 encounter. While the capital club celebrated a vital three points that bolstered their campaign in the French top flight, it proved to be a frustrating afternoon for [...]
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• Gerrard Warns Wantaway Man Utd Prodigy JJ Gabriel Against Forcing Exit

  19-09-2026 20:48 via completesports.com
  Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has expressed genuine alarm over reports surrounding young Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel, admitting that the teenager’s reported demand for an exit “scares” him given the potential risks to his fledgling career. In a chat with TNT, Gerrard highlighted how premature moves or forced departures can often derail the development of [...]
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• I’m Extremely Disappointed —Arteta Laments Arsenal’s 3-0 Defeat To Brighton

  19-09-2026 20:42 via completesports.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said he is disappointed in his team’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners’ 100 per cent start to the new Premier League season came to an abrupt halt on Saturday afternoon, losing 3-0 at the AMEX Stadium. Mikel [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Barau FC Hold Ikorodu To Extend Unbeaten Run; Ranchers Bees, Katsina United Secure Home Wins

  19-09-2026 19:43 via completesports.com
  Barau FC maintained their unbeaten start to the new season after playing out a goalless draw against hosts Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday. Both sides created opportunities to secure all three points but failed to find the back of the net. The result saw Barau FC retain second position [...]
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• Nuno thrilled by West Ham’s fight in comeback draw with rivals Millwall

  19-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Nuno Espirito Santo was thrilled with the response his West Ham players showed after they came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with rivals Millwall at The Den.
  In what was the first fixture between these old foes since February 2012, when West Ham won 2-1 in the Championship, it looked as though Millwall would cruise to victory. 
  The Lions took the lead in the 16th minute through Caleb Taylor, who finished at the back post after Mads Hermansen had made two brilliant save
  
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• Emery delighted by Villa resilience in victory over Spurs

  19-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Unai Emery praised Aston Villa's resilience after they claimed their first Premier League win this season by defeating Tottenham 3-2 on Saturday.
  Johan Manzambi put Villa ahead on the stroke of half-time, making the most of Micky van de Ven being off the field after receiving treatment for a blow to the head.
  Spurs had a goal by substitute Mohamed Kudus ruled out before Nicolas Jackson struck after Jan Paul van Hecke and Van de Ven failed to deal with a route-one ball from Zion Suzuki.
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• Tottenham lacked blood and fight in Aston Villa defeat – De Zerbi

  19-09-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Tottenham showed a lack of blood and fight in their 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday, according to Roberto De Zerbi.
  Spurs capitulated after falling behind to Villa on the stroke of half-time, with Conor Gallagher finally scoring their first goal of the season and Jan Paul van Hecke's adding to it only after the game was out of their reach.
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• Ajayi Features As Newcastle End Hull’s Unbeaten League Run, Brighton Thrash Arsenal 3-0

  19-09-2026 18:13 via completesports.com
  Hull City suffered their first defeat in the Premier League this season after going down to a 2-1 loss at Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday. Super Eagles star Semi Ajayi was in action for Hull and saw action for 90 minutes in the encounter. Joe Willock opened the scoring for Newcastle just [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: NFF Denies Falconets Training Boycott Ahead Of Colombia Clash

  19-09-2026 17:46 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation,NFF, has dismissed reports claiming that the Falconets are planning to boycott training ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup quarter-final clash against Colombia, Completesports.com reports. Reports had emerged suggesting that the players were considering downing tools ahead of the crucial fixture. However, the NFF has described the reports as [...]
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• ‘I’m a long way from so many, let alone him’ – Fabregas not entertaining Cruyff comparison

  19-09-2026 17:33 via soccernews.com
  Como boss Cesc Fabregas has played down comparisons made between himself and Johan Cruyff, insisting: "I am a long way from so many, let alone him".
  Como have made a strong start to the Serie A season, winning 10 points from their opening four games to leave them third ahead of matchday five, when they face Frosinone.
  Their impressive form also comes off the back of a stellar campaign last term, as they secured Champions League football for the first time in their history with a win on the final
  
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• Allegri challenges Lang to ‘give more’ for Napoli

  19-09-2026 17:33 via soccernews.com
  Massimiliano Allegri believes Noa Lang "can and must give more" to Napoli ahead of their trip to Fiorentina on Sunday.
  Napoli returned to winning ways last time out with a 1-0 win at Bologna, which ended a three-game losing run across all competitions (two in Serie A, one in Champions League).
  Lang missed Napoli's Champions League defeat to Arsenal, which came after losses to Como and Inter, due to disciplinary reasons, but returned as a half-time substitute against Bologna.
  The 27-year-old, who
  
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• Goodwin reveals Champions League target for London City

  19-09-2026 16:33 via soccernews.com
  Isobel Goodwin has revealed London City Lionesses want to push for the Champions League places in the Women's Super League this season.
  Goodwin scored twice in two minutes on Saturday as London City thrashed Charlton Athletic 4-1, with Jana Fernandez and Nicole Anyomi also scoring.
  It was a dominant performance from the visiting side, who accumulated 4.13 expected goals (xG) from 26 shots while restricting Charlton to 0.59 xG from just six attempts.
  It marked a return to winning ways for London
  
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• 1xBet प्रोमो कोड स्टोर कैसे काम करता है

  19-09-2026 15:59 via completesports.com
  
  प्रोमो कोड्स बेटिंग प्लेटफॉर्म्स पर अतिरिक्त इनाम कमाने का एक सामान्य तरीका है। आम
  
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• Joao Pedro, Palmer and Rogers cannot carry Chelsea, says Colwill

  19-09-2026 15:33 via soccernews.com
  Chelsea cannot rely on their front three of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro all season and must use the international break to work on their overall team play.
  That is the view of defender Levi Colwill, who said the Blues have plenty of room for improvement after Friday's chastening 3-0 derby defeat to Brentford.
  Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho condemned Chelsea to a dispiriting loss at the Gtech Community Stadium, with Xabi Alonso's men now winless in three P
  
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