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• MLS leaders Nashville aim to control the controllables

  20-07-2026 21:32 via soccernews.com
  B.J. Callaghan urged Nashville SC to control the controllables as they aim to build on their lead at the summit of MLS.
  Nashville beat Atlanta United 1-0 last week to open up a four-point lead at the top of the standings.
  They lead the Eastern Conference by five points, while they are four points better off than Western Conference leaders, the Vancouver Whitecaps.
  And ahead of taking on CF Montreal, Callaghan wants Nashville to keep focusing on what they can control.
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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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• 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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• ‘The squad is closed’ – Mourinho thrilled with Madrid signings despite Rodri miss

  25-08-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Jose Mourinho believes that Real Madrid's business this summer is all but complete, suggesting "the squad is closed" to any more arrivals before the window slams shut. 
  Madrid have been busy in the transfer market ahead of Mourinho's return to the Spanish capital, with six new players walking through the doors of the Estadio Bernabeu. 
  Yan Diomande's reported €125m move from RB Leipzig headlines Los Blancos' business, while Marc Cucurella, Carlos Espi and Denzel Dumfries have
  
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• Man Utd announce Baleba arrival as midfield rebuild continues

  25-08-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Manchester United have continued to rebuild their midfield after they announced the arrival of Carlos Baleba from Brighton on Tuesday. 
  United, who have already signed Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, confirmed the signing of Baleba for a reported £65m fee plus £5m in add-ons. 
  The 22-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Red Devils, ending three successful seasons with Brighton. 
  He joined Brighton in August 2023 from Lille and wen
  
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• Prediction: Kauno Zalgiris vs Besiktas

  25-08-2026 18:24 via soccernews.com
  Looking to wrap up their Europa League group stage ticket with another flurry on Thursday evening, Besiktas will travel to Lithuania when they meet Kauno Zalgiris for their second-leg showdown.
  With a stacked midweek schedule from across the continent in midweek, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Besiktas win & Under 4.5 goals
  Best Odds: 17/20
  Bookmaker: BetUS
  Kauno Zalgiris
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• Chelsea Legend Steps Down From England Role

  25-08-2026 18:12 via completesports.com
  Chelsea legend Ashley Cole has officially left his role as an assistant coach for the England Under-21 team to focus on his career as a club manager. Cole spent five years in the Football Association coaching setup and worked alongside manager Lee Carsley to help the Young Lions win back-to-back European Under-21 Championships in 2023 [...]
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• U-23 AFCONQ: Nigeria To Battle Mauritania Or DR Congo In Second Round

  25-08-2026 16:17 via completesports.com
  Nigeria will face either Mauritania or the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations. The draw for the qualifying competition was held in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles are among the 14 teams that received byes into the second round based [...]
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• Beach Soccer AFCONQ: Nigeria To Face Ghana In Second Round

  25-08-2026 15:52 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Super Sand Eagles have been drawn against Ghana in the second round of the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. This was confirmed on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) official X handle on Tuesday. The first of the qualifiers will take place from 9–11 October 2026, while the second legs are [...]
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• Bassey Disappointed With Fulham’s Loss To Chelsea

  25-08-2026 14:29 via completesports.com
  Calvin Bassey has reflected on Fulham’s disappointing defeat to Chelsea, Completesports.com reports. The Cottagers began the new season with a 3-2 loss to the Blues at Craven Cottage on Monday night. Chelsea made a blistering start to the encounter, with Joao Pedro opening the scoring after just 32 seconds. Fulham responded strongly, and Joshua King [...]
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• How NBA Game Schedule Today Information Helps Fans Avoid Missing Tip-Off

  25-08-2026 13:24 via completesports.com
  There is a particular kind of disappointment that basketball fans know well: opening your phone expecting to catch the start of a game, only to discover that the first quarter is already over. Sometimes the reason is simple. You remembered the matchup but forgot the time. For NBA followers, keeping an eye on nba game [...]
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• 1xCup 2026: My Hat-Trick Gives Me More Confidence, Says Kiraa’s Emmanuel Ben

  25-08-2026 13:18 via completesports.com
  
  Emmanuel Ben has said that scoring a hat-trick to help Kiraa FA devour Adhoc FA 3-0 in Friday’s 1xCup 2026 qualifying round match at the Inspire Sports Ground has given him more confidence to do a lot for his team as the competition progresses. With both teams representing the Ikorodu zone, Ben emerged as the [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Tottenham Hotspur Sign Savinho From Man City For £75m

  25-08-2026 12:12 via completesports.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have signed Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m, BBC Sport reports. The 22-year-old has joined Spurs on a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi’s side potentially paying a further £10m in add-ons. Savinho’s move to north London has been more than 12 months in the making, with Spurs failing [...]
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• Carragher Questions Wirtz’s Slow Start, Position At Liverpool

  25-08-2026 10:54 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to sign a hard-running midfielder, questioning the squad’s balance and the tactical fit of £116m signing Florian Wirtz under Andoni Iraola. While Wirtz is slated for a central role, Carragher expressed concerns over his slow start and position in the starting lineup following a draw with Newcastle. Read [...]
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• Joshua Vs Fury Fight Should Be On Home Soil –Tyson

  25-08-2026 09:32 via completesports.com
  Boxing legend Mike Tyson has disclosed that the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury belongs in the United Kingdom rather than the United States. Tyson publicly dismissed proposals to stage the bout in New York (with Madison Square Garden previously targeted for November 20). Read Also:Hearn: Joshua Vs Fury Fight Can’t Be [...]
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