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• Messi Sets Unwanted World Cup Record In Argentina’s Dramatic Comeback Win Against Egypt

  08-07-2026 08:48 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi became the first player in World Cup history to miss two penalties during normal time in a single edition of the tournament, Yahoo Sports reports. How Messi Set Unwanted World Cup Record Messi set the record after seeing his spot-kick saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir in Argentina’s Round of 16 clash at [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Uganda’s Nabadda Named Referee For Benin vs Flamingos

  10-07-2026 19:02 via completesports.com
  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Ugandan official Shamirah Nabadda as the centre referee for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round second-leg clash between Benin Republic and Nigeria’s Flamingos. Malian official Fanta Idrissa Kone will serve as the first assistant referee, while Fides Bangurambona of Burundi has been named [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sack Ancelotti Now -Brazil Legend

  10-07-2026 18:38 via completesports.com
  
  Brazilian legend Romário has called for the immediate dismissal of national team manager Carlo Ancelotti, labeling Brazil’s early FIFA World Cup 2026 exit to Norway as a disgrace and an embarrassment. He strongly criticized Ancelotti’s tactical choices and demanded that the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) terminate his contract. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Troost-Ekong Tips England [...]
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• Edwards Steps Down As CEO Of Football At Liverpool Owners FSG

  10-07-2026 18:28 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Edwards has left his position as Chief Executive Officer of Football for Fenway Sports Group (FSG), Liverpool’s ownership group. He departed two years into a three-year contract, prompted by frustration over FSG’s failure to acquire a second European club to form a multi-club model. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Yamal’s Best Yet To Come –Spain [...]
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• Japan Donates Training Equipment To Badminton Federation Of Nigeria

  10-07-2026 18:24 via completesports.com
  
  The Badminton Association of Japan donated training equipment to the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) under Japan’s Sport for Tomorrow initiative. The National Sports Commission (NSC) disclosed this on their X handle on Friday. The presentation, held at the Package B Indoor Sports Hall of the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, brought together the Chairman [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Youngster Completes FC Midtjylland Move

  10-07-2026 18:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian youngster Ikenna Prosper Ude-Chukwu has completed a move to Danish Superliga club FC Midtjylland from FC Ebedei. The 19-year-old defender will initially feature for FC Midtjylland’s U-19 side as he begins his development with the club, with the aim of progressing to the senior team. Ude-Chukwu Happy With Move Ude-Chukwu expressed his delight after [...]
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• Nigeria Secures Hosting Rights For 2027 Africa Beach Games Championship

  10-07-2026 17:53 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria has added another major continental event to it’s growing international sports calendar after securing the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Beach Games Championship. This was confirmed in a statement by the National Sports Commission (NSC) on their official X handle on Friday. “The hosting rights were announced by the President of the Association [...]
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• Ex-Arsenal Star Questioned By Police Over Money Laundering Involving Organised Drug Traffickers

  10-07-2026 16:03 via completesports.com
  
  Samir Nasri was reportedly taken into custody in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged organised drug traffickers. French publication Le Parisien (via talkSPORT) claims that the former Arsenal and Manchester City star spent ten hours in custody before being released on Thursday. The report adds that the 39-year-old was released on the evening [...]
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• Nigerian Youngster Set To Join French Club Stade Reims

  10-07-2026 15:45 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian youngster John Otomewo is on the verge of sealing a move to French club Stade Reims, Completesports.com reports. According to m.sport5.co.il, Hapoel Jerusalem have reached agreement with Stade Reims on the sale of Otomewo. The Reds will receive €1.6 million from the Ligue 2 club for the 19-year-old midfielder. Read Also:Super Eagles Defender Pens [...]
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• Mane Announces Retirement From International Football

  10-07-2026 15:04 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal legend Sadio Mané has announced his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year career with the Lions of Teranga. The 34-year-old confirmed his decision in a statement published by Le Quotidien (via Citi Sports) on Friday, just days after Senegal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 [...]
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• Super Eagles Defender Pens New Four-Year Deal With KRC Genk

  10-07-2026 13:24 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian defender Christian Akpan has signed a new four-year contract with Belgian Pro League club KRC Genk, Completesports.com reports. The new deal will keep the versatile defender at the Cegeka Arena until 2030, underlining the club’s faith in his long-term potential. Akpan joined Genk in 2023 and steadily rose through the club’s youth ranks before [...]
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• The Best-Kept Secret Of The World Cup Quarterfinals: Why Joining iLOTBET Today Could Get You A ₦150M Mansion

  10-07-2026 11:49 via completesports.com
  
  Right now, the entire planet is fixated on the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals. People are losing sleep over tactical lineups, debating referee decisions, and biting their nails down to the quick. But while the average fan is completely distracted by the drama on the pitch, a small, smart group of players is quietly executing a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Yamal’s Best Yet To Come –Spain Coach

  10-07-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  
  Spain’s manager Luis de la Fuente has warned that Lamine Yamal’s best form is still yet to come ahead of their crucial World Cup quarter-final showdown against Belgium in Los Angeles. While the teenage sensation has been a constant threat, De la Fuente noted that the attacking brilliance he expects from Yamal has not yet [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Troost-Ekong Tips England To Beat Norway

  10-07-2026 10:54 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international William Troost-Ekong has predicted that England will overcome Norway in tomorrow’s quarter-final clash in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The encounter is expected to take place at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday evening in Miami. Road To Quarter-Final Stages Recall that England secured their spot in the last eight with a [...]
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• Super Eagles Winger Renews Contract With Bulgarian Club Botev Plodiv

  10-07-2026 10:15 via completesports.com
  Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu has signed a new contract with Bulgarian club Botev Plovdiv, committing his future to the Yellow and Blacks until 2029. Kalu had been heavily linked with a move away from the club, with fellow Bulgarian outfit Levski Sofia and several Swiss clubs reportedly monitoring his situation. Botev Plovdiv have, however, moved [...]
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• Broos Quits As South Africa Head Coach

  10-07-2026 08:57 via completesports.com
  
  Hugo Broos has confirmed that his time as Bafana Bafana head coach has come to an end after more than five years in charge. The 74-year-old Belgian has, however, revealed that he could remain involved with the South African Football Association (SAFA) in an advisory or scouting role. Broos took charge of Bafana Bafana in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We Had Little To Fear From Morocco —France Midfielder Rabiot

  10-07-2026 08:44 via completesports.com
  
  France midfielder Adrien Rabiot took a swipe at Morocco after Les Bleus’ FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final victory, saying the team “had little to fear” from the opposition, who struggled to pose a threat in possession during the 2-0 win in Boston on Thursday. Morocco managed just five shots compared to France’s 22, with only [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco Boss Ouahbi Concedes France Deserved Victory

  10-07-2026 07:36 via completesports.com
  Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi conceded that France were worthy winners in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final encounter. The Atlas Lions fell 2-0 to Didier Deschamps’ side at the Boston Stadium on Thursday night. Kylian Mbappe recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score his eighth goal of the finals, before setting up Ousmane [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘When It’s Mbappe, There’s No Problem’ –Deschamps Lauds Le Bleus Star’s Goal Against Morocco

  10-07-2026 07:10 via completesports.com
  
  France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Kylian Mbappé for his unwavering self-belief after he scored his eighth goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that the Real Madrid star atoned for a missed penalty in the first half as he netted a brilliant goal against the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the quarter-final of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sundowns Defender Hails Okon, Mbokazi’s Standout Performances For South Africa

  10-07-2026 06:32 via completesports.com
  
  Mamelodi Sundowns defender Grant Kekana has heaped praise on the South African duo of Ime Okon and Mbekezeli Mbokazi for their standout performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Okon and Mbokazi were ever-present in the Bafana Bafana defence, where they played a key role in helping the team secure its first-ever round [...]
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• World Cup 2026: France Outclass Morocco To Seal Semifinal Spot

  10-07-2026 00:25 via completesports.com
  
  Second half strikes from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele earned France a 2-0 win against Morocco in the first quarter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday. Mbappe has now tied Argentina captain Lionel Messi on eight goals in the tournament. The French team also accounted for Morocco’s ouster at the 2022 World Cup [...]
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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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