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• Messi’s Father Dies Aged 68 After Battle With Health Problems

  08-08-2026 15:56 via completesports.com
  
  Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after battling health problems. Messi’s first football team, Newell’s Old Boys, confirmed the news after local media reported Jorge’s death. Jorge reportedly died in hospital in Rosario, Argentina, close to Messi’s family home, at around 10pm local time on [...]
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• Done Deal: Bouaddi Completes Move To Manchester City

  26-08-2026 13:11 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City have completed the signing of Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi from Ligue 1 club Lille. Bouaddi penned a five-year contract with the Premier League giants. Bouaddi Thrilled With City Move The midfielder, who featured for Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is excited for the new challenge. “This is a very special day [...]
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• NFF’s Fact-Finding Committee Submit Report On Nigeria’s Poor Showing At Major Football Tournaments

  26-08-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) fact-finding committee has submitted its report on Nigeria’s poor showing at major international tournaments.   The Report Of The Fact-Finding Committee – ’ ,   The Nigeria Football Federation is charged with the responsibility of developing and managing football in Nigeria. However, over the last few years, and during the [...]
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• Falconets Land In Poland For FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

  26-08-2026 11:23 via completesports.com
  
  The Falconets of Nigeria have arrived in Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The team will now intensify preparations for the global showpiece, with attention shifting to final training sessions, tactical drills and ensuring the players are in top condition for the tournament. Before departing Nigeria, the Falconets underwent [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: Emmanuel Ben, Lamidi headline Matchweek 5 Team Of The Week

  26-08-2026 11:10 via completesports.com
  
  The organisers of the 1xCup 2026 have unveiled the Team of the Week for Matchweek 5, with standout performers from the latest round of matches such as Kiira FA striker, Emmanuel Ben and Collins Edwin SC winger, Olaitan Lamidi, earning recognition for their impressive displays. The Matchweek 5 Team of the Week covers matches played [...]
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• Bitcoin Eyes $100K: How Crypto Holders Are Exploring Mining Income

  26-08-2026 10:42 via completesports.com
  
  Driven by a strong rally, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed $79,000, returning to the market spotlight. This upward momentum was fueled by improved expectations regarding U.S. liquidity, renewed inflows into spot ETFs, and the forced liquidation of short positions worth billions of dollars. Institutional demand is also rebounding. On August 20, the U.S. [...]
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• Ex-Chelsea Star Faces Jail Sentence For Dangerous Driving, Possessing Laughing Gas After Car Crash

  26-08-2026 10:08 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea star Raheem Sterling is facing a significant jail sentence after he was charged with dangerous driving, Metro reports. The 31-year-old, currently without a club following the termination of his Chelsea contract and a failed spell at Feyenoord, crashed his Lamborghini on the M3 back in May. Sterling also faces charges of possessing laughing [...]
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• NNL: Calabar Rovers Appoint Blankson As Head Coach After Acquiring OYC Slot

  26-08-2026 09:48 via completesports.com
  
  Former Delta Queens and Rivers Angels head coach, Tosan Blankson, has been appointed head coach of Calabar Rovers ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League season, Completesports.com reports. Calabar Rovers Secure NNL Return This followed the Canaan City side’s acquisition of the NNL slot of OYC FC, Warri. OYC gained promotion to the NNL after [...]
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• De Zerbi Blames Preseason Tour Of Australia For Spurs’ Physical Unreadiness

  26-08-2026 09:39 via completesports.com
  
  Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi blamed the club’s pre-season tour of Australia for their physical unreadiness and a 3-0 opening-day defeat to Brentford. De Zerbi stated that Tottenham are behind schedule in their fitness and not yet a fully functioning team. He explained that Femi Azeez Makes PFA Championship Team Of The Yearlong-haul travel to [...]
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• We Saw The Qualities We Brought Him Here For —Lampard Speaks On Awoniyi’s Display In Carabao Cup Win

  26-08-2026 08:14 via completesports.com
  
  Frank Lampard has praised Taiwo Awoniyi for his impressive performance in Coventry City’s win against lower division side Plymouth in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. Awoniyi marked his first start for Coventry with a goal and assist as Coventry saw off Plymouth 4-2 to reach the third round. The Nigeria [...]
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• Guimarães: I Have A Lot Of Space For Trophies

  26-08-2026 07:55 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimarães has disclosed that he has a lot of space for trophies on his body as he pursues major silverware following his transfer to Arsenal. The midfielder joined the Gunners from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million this summer. Having already inked past successes like the Carabao Cup onto his [...]
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• Femi Azeez Makes PFA Championship Team Of The Year

  26-08-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  Femi Azeez has been named in the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Championship Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Millwall, Completesports.com reports. The 24-year-old was rewarded for his outstanding performances for the Lions after registering 11 goals and eight assists in 37 league appearances. Azeez played a key role in Millwall’s push [...]
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• Rodon lauds ‘unbelievable’ Leeds squad depth after EFL Cup win at Forest

  26-08-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Joe Rodon described Leeds United's squad depth as "unbelievable" after they reached the third round of the EFL Cup following a 2-0 victory away to Nottingham Forest. 
  Leeds returned to the City Ground three days after Anton Stach's late winner handed Daniel Farke's side a 1-0 triumph on the opening day of the Premier League season. 
  The likes of Daniel James, Noah Okafor, Ao Tanaka and Lukas Nmecha were handed starts for Leeds, while there was also a debut for summe
  
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• Carabao Cup: Awoniyi Scores, Provides Assist As Forest Beat Plymouth 4-2 To Reach 3rd Round

  25-08-2026 23:44 via completesports.com
  
  Taiwo Awoniyi opened his goals account for Coventry as he scored and also bagged an assist in their 4-2 win away to League One (third division) side Plymouth in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. It was Awoniyi’s second appearance for Coventry after making his debut in the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Awoniyi Scores, Provides Assist As Coventry Beat Plymouth 4-2 To Reach 3rd Round

  25-08-2026 23:44 via completesports.com
  
  Taiwo Awoniyi opened his goals account for Coventry as he scored and also bagged an assist in their 4-2 win away to League One (third division) side Plymouth in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. It was Awoniyi’s second appearance for Coventry after making his debut in the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal [...]
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• Nkunku returns to Leipzig on loan from AC Milan

  25-08-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Christopher Nkunku is back in the Bundesliga after his season-long loan move to RB Leipzig from AC Milan was confirmed on Tuesday. 
  Nkunku, who played for Leipzig between 2019 and 2023 before joining Chelsea, has returned to the club he made his name at after just one season in Serie A. 
  It has been reported that the deal is worth an initial €4m for the loan, with the option to buy set at €28m should Leipzig exercise it at the end of the 2026-27 campaign. 
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• NPFL Opener: Rangers Battle Katsina United In Abeokuta

  25-08-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers will host Katsina United in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The defending champions have chosen the Abeokuta venue as their temporary home ground due to ongoing renovation work at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. The Flying Antelopes will [...]
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• Stop Complaining About Your Teammates –Scholes Tells Fernandes

  25-08-2026 21:36 via completesports.com
  Man United legend Paul Scholes has told Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes that he should have kept his mouth shut following the team’s 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City. Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes reacted to Fernandes publicly criticizing his teammates and claiming United were repeating the same mistakes [...]
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• ‘I’m a winner’ – Xavi relishing the pressure of Netherlands role

  25-08-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Xavi is relishing the pressure of being the Netherlands head coach, citing his success during his playing days as the reason why he is confident he will thrive in the role. 
  On Tuesday, Xavi was officially unveiled as the new Netherlands boss after putting pen to paper on a four-year contract earlier this month to replace Ronald Koeman at the helm. 
  The Oranje parted ways with Koeman for the second time in the wake of their round-of-32 exit at this summer's World Cup to Morocco on pena
  
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• Arsenal have chance to ‘make a dynasty’ under Arteta, says Guimaraes

  25-08-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Bruno Guimaraes believes that Arsenal are about to enter a golden period under Mikel Arteta, saying the Gunners boss wants to "make a dynasty" at the Emirates Stadium. 
  Guimaraes completed his reported £70m transfer to Arsenal from Newcastle United earlier this month after spending four successful years under Eddie Howe on Tyneside. 
  The 28-year-old's arrival has further improved Arsenal's midfield, with Martin Odegaard, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Me
  
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• Moyes targeting strong run in EFL Cup with Everton

  25-08-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  David Moyes insisted he wants to go on a "good run" in the EFL Cup with Everton, but would not prioritise the competition over the Premier League.
  Everton face Preston North End in the second round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday, having started their league campaign with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
  Everton have reached the third round of the EFL Cup in each of the last 24 seasons in the competition, a run that has also seen the Toffees win all of their last 15 second round matches, scoring 46 go
  
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• Onuachu Needs Time To Rediscover Scoring Form — Trabzonspor Boss

  25-08-2026 20:16 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke has expressed confidence that Paul Onuachu will soon rediscover his best form for the club. Onuachu is yet to find the back of the net for the Black Sea Storm this season after enjoying a prolific campaign last term. The Nigeria international was one of Trabzonspor’s standout performers last season, [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Cameroon International Baleba Joins Man United On Five-Year Deal

  25-08-2026 19:53 via completesports.com
  Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon international Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion. Baleba joined Man United in a deal worth up to £70m, made up of a £65m guaranteed fee plus £5m in add-ons. Alo, the 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract which includes the option of a further year. Baleba [...]
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• Mundle extends Sunderland stay for another four years

  25-08-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Romaine Mundle has promised "a lot more to come" after signing a new contract with Sunderland that will keep him at the club until 2030. 
  Mundle, who joined Sunderland from Standard Liege two years ago, agreed to fresh terms on Tuesday with the Black Cats. 
  The 23-year-old has played 52 times in all competitions for Sunderland, registering eight goal involvements (six goals, two assists). 
  He played a crucial role in helping Sunderland return to the Premier League in 2024-25,
  
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• Allegri sees Napoli striker Hojlund as ‘very close to Kane’

  25-08-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Massimiliano Allegri believes Rasmus Hojlund is "very close to Harry Kane", though admitted the Napoli striker has "big room for improvement".
  Hojlund joined Napoli on a permanent deal this summer, reportedly worth €44m (£38m), after enjoying a positive loan spell with the Partenopei last season.
  The 23-year-old scored 16 goals and provided six assists across 44 appearances in 2025-26, with Napoli finishing second in Serie A while winning the Supercoppa Italiana.
  However, the striker
  
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• Forever Grateful –Wawrinka Pays Tribute To US Open After Missing Out On Wildcard

  25-08-2026 19:10 via completesports.com
  
  Swiss veteran tennis star Stan Wawrinka has penned an emotional farewell to the U.S. Open after failing to receive a main-draw wildcard for his final professional season. Recall that Wawrinka received wildcards for the other three majors earlier in the year (Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon), making the omission at Flushing Meadows the final [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian Striker Completes Bristol City Move

  25-08-2026 19:01 via completesports.com
  Bristol City have announced the signing of Nigerian forward Elijah Adebayo, reports Completesports.com. Adebayo joins the Robins on a free transfer after agreeing a two-year contract with the Championship club. The 28-year-old becomes Bristol City’s 10th signing of the summer as the club continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The experienced [...]
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• Capello: Amorim Getting The Best Out Of Chukwueze At AC Milan

  25-08-2026 19:00 via completesports.com
  Former England manager Fabio Capello has described Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze as a complete different player after new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim transformed the Nigerian winger into a dynamic right wing-back. Recall that he starred with a goal and two assists in a pre-season win over Manchester United and followed it up with [...]
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• Aston Villa Submit €70m For Chelsea Star Forward

  25-08-2026 18:51 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have submitted a €70m bid to sign Senegalese international striker Nicolas Jackson from Premier League rivals Chelsea. This is according to a report on Tuesday from Foot Mercato (via Yahoo Sports). The Blues are reportedly on the verge of reaching an agreement with the Birmingham-based club. Still, Aston Villa are yet to agree [...]
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• NPFL: Warri Wolves Bolster Squad With 14 New Signings, Abdallah Confident Of Improved Season

  25-08-2026 18:38 via completesports.com
  
  Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, has exclusively revealed to Completesports.com that he has signed 14 new players to bolster the squad ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League season, which kicks off this weekend. Abdallah spoke on Tuesday about his team’s readiness for the new season, insisting that the team’s level of preparation [...]
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