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• Netherlands Referee Dies Weeks After World Cup Axe

  13-07-2026 18:54 via completesports.com
  
  Netherlands referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was axed from the World Cup 2026 following his arrest over the alleged sexual assault of a teenager. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed Dieperink’s death on Monday, paying tribute to the official following the news. Read Also:FIFA To Consider Expanding World Cup 2030 To 64 [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Doesn’t Care About Personal Records –Aguero

  14-07-2026 22:35 via completesports.com
  Former Argentina striker Sergio Agüero has disclosed that Lionel Messi is not driven by individual awards ahead of tomorrow’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash. According to him, Messi prioritizes team success over personal accolades like the Golden Boot or the Ballon d’Or, and his primary motivation is simply to win and constantly improve his [...]
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• Tielemans Joins Man United On Five-Year Deal

  14-07-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £36m, Sky Sports reports. The 29-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford and now becomes the second midfielder signed in the summer window, after the club already confirmed the £50m arrival of Andrey Santos from Chelsea. Speaking in a statement [...]
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• Turkish Club Gençlerbirliği Sack Super Eagles Winger

  14-07-2026 21:04 via completesports.com
  Turkish Super Lig club Genclerbirligi have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru, reports Completesports.com. The decision follows talks between the club and the 29-year-old Nigerian’s representatives, with both parties reaching an agreement to end his stay ahead of the new season. According to reports, both parties reached a settlement [...]
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• AIK Invite Nigerian Youngster To Train With First Team

  14-07-2026 19:42 via completesports.com
  
  Swedish top-flight club AIK have invited promising Nigerian winger Emmanuel Oluwafemi Olawore to train with their senior squad this week as they assess him ahead of a potential transfer. Olawore, 19, is currently contracted to fellow Swedish club Umeå FC, where he has impressed since joining earlier this year. Confirming the development, AIK announced on [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Must Not Focus Only On Messi –Terry Warns

  14-07-2026 18:04 via completesports.com
  Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash between England and Argentina, former Chelsea captain John Terry warned that the Three Lions can’t only focus on Lionel Messi. Terry acknowledged Messi’s magic but emphasized that Argentina boasts an experienced squad, while stating that England’s squad is better than the reigning world champions. Read Also:World [...]
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• Super Falcons To Face Ghana In Pre- WAFCON Friendly

  14-07-2026 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face the Black Queens of Ghana in a friendly match as part of their build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The friendly encounter will hold at the Stade el Arbi Zaouli, Casablanca on Saturday. Super Falcons Set Up Camp In Casablanca Justine Madugu’s side opened camp [...]
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• Super Eagles Defender Agrees Personal Terms With Fulham

  14-07-2026 16:29 via completesports.com
  Premier League club Fulham have reached an agreement on personal terms with Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu as they step up their pursuit of the highly-rated centre-back. The Cottagers have made Nwaiwu one of their priority defensive targets this summer and remain determined to secure his signature despite encountering resistance from Turkish Super Lig side [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Arsenal Reach Agreement With Beşiktaş For Permanent Transfer Of Trossard.

  14-07-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  Premier League champions Arsenal have confirmed Leandro Trossard is moving to Turkish giants Besiktas. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement released on their official website on Tuesday. According to Arsenal, Trossard has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical. “We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas [...]
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• Mbappe Not On Same Level With Ronaldo, Messi –Man United Legend

  14-07-2026 15:30 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has disclosed that Kylian Mbappé will never reach the legendary heights of Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. Yorke stated that while Mbappé is a phenomenal player with remarkable goal-scoring numbers, the era of dominance established by Ronaldo and Messi over the last two decades is unprecedented. Read Also:World Cup 2026: [...]
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• Spain Target First-Ever World Cup Win Against France

  14-07-2026 13:23 via completesports.com
  
  Spain and France will renew their rivalry when both heavyweights clash today (Tuesday) in the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. How Spain And France Reached Semifinals To get to this stage of the tournament France were flawless in the group stage, as they topped with nine points before seeing off Sweden (round of [...]
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• WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Determined To Secure AFCON Spot — Maikaba

  14-07-2026 12:52 via completesports.com
  
  Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has declared that his team must be ready to work hard if they are to achieve success at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship. The regional tournament will also serve as the qualifying competition for the 2027 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, with the top teams earning places at [...]
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• The Teams That Shocked Everyone At The 2026 World Cup | Biggest Upsets So Far

  14-07-2026 12:09 via completesports.com
  The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already delivered incredible surprises, with underdogs proving they belong on football’s biggest stage. Cape Verde stunned Spain with a historic draw, Australia exceeded expectations, Ghana frustrated England, and Norway emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest dark horses. With the new 48-team format creating more opportunities for surprises, this [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE — World Cup 2026: African Teams Impressed, But Super Eagles Would Have Done Better — Kalika

  14-07-2026 12:08 via completesports.com
  
  Simon Kalika, a Dutch coach and former Flying Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach during the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup finals in the Netherlands, as well as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, has applauded the performances of African teams at the ongoing World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. However, Kalika insists that Nigeria’s [...]
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• Anelka: Why I Was Expelled From France Squad At World Cup 2010

  14-07-2026 11:04 via completesports.com
  Former Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka has reflected on his infamous 18-match ban, which he received after a furious dressing-room altercation with France manager Raymond Domenech during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Domenech allegedly substituted the striker at halftime against Mexico, leading to a heated X-rated exchange. Read Also:World Cup 2026: ‘We Can Beat [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Other Teams Will Be More Worried About Us —Madueke Speaks Ahead Argentina Clash

  14-07-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  Noni Madueke believes England have developed a fear factor at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after reaching the semi-finals for the fourth time in history. Thomas Tuchel’s men came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra-time on Saturday, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to set up a last-four clash with Argentina. The victory in [...]
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• Ex-Super Eagles Star: Arsenal Should Be More Focused On Champions League Next Season

  14-07-2026 09:01 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu has strongly backed the Gunners to shift their full focus and mentality toward winning the UEFA Champions League. Following a Premier League title victory, the former Super Eagles captain expressed confidence that Mikel Arteta’s squad possesses the momentum and tactical discipline needed to conquer Europe. Read Also:Arsenal Considering Re-signing Former Gunners [...]
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• Amorim Assigns Chukwueze New Role At AC Milan

  14-07-2026 08:32 via completesports.com
  
  Samuel Chukwueze has been handed a new role by AC Milan’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, Completesports.com reports. AC Milan held their first pre-season training session under Amorim at the Milanello training centre on Monday, with several notable tactical changes on display, including Chukwueze being deployed in a role similar to the one Amad Diallo occupied [...]
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• Yohanna, Lewis-Skelly, Yamal, Estevao Make European Golden Boy Top 100

  14-07-2026 08:22 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton and Hove Albion Nigerian summer signing Zadok Yohanna has been included in the top 100 of the 2026 European Golden Boy rankings. The list was released by Italian daily sport publication, Tuttosport (organisers of the prestigious annual award)and ranks players under the age of 21 based on their performances and achievements in 2026 so [...]
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• Wolves Omit Arokodare From Pre-Season Training Squad

  14-07-2026 07:44 via completesports.com
  Wolverhampton Wanderers have omitted Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare from their pre-season training squad as speculation over his future continues to intensify. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the Nigerian forward was not included in Wolves’ squad for the start of pre-season preparations, further fueling expectations that he could leave Molineux this summer. According to [...]
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• World Cup 2026: ‘We Can Beat Them’ –Rodri Speaks Ahead Spain Vs France

  14-07-2026 06:32 via completesports.com
  Spain captain Rodri has expressed confidence that the team can beat France in tonight’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final matchup. Acknowledging France’s form and physical defensive structure, he believes past victories, such as at Euro 2024, prove Spain has the strategy and quality to overcome them. Read Also:World Cup 2026: France Won’t Allow Spain To [...]
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• World Cup 2026: France Won’t Allow Spain To Control Possession –Kounde

  14-07-2026 06:18 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona star Jules Koundé has disclosed that France can’t afford to spend 90 minutes chasing the ball in tonight’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against Spain. This will be just the second ever World Cup meeting between France and Spain, following their last 16 meeting back in 2006, with Les Bleus progressing after having [...]
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• Roma reject Manu Kone offer from Atletico with Premier League rivals monitoring situation

  14-07-2026 06:13 via soccernews.com
  According to Corriere dello Sport, AS Roma have rejected an offer from Atletico Madrid for the services of Manu Kone. The Giallorossi maintain that the 25-year-old midfielder is not for sale, but their resolve could be tested again with the Rojiblancos not giving up, and the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool monitoring the situation closely. Apparently, €60 million could be enough to change Roma’s stance.
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• Jose Mourinho takes charge of Real Madrid pre-season training (Video)

  14-07-2026 05:52 via soccernews.com
  Real Madrid have started their preparations for the upcoming season, and the freshly re-appointed Jose Mourinho has taken command of the squad. The boss! pic.twitter.com/8afnCW70If
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• “It’s all about timings” – Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso on missing out on Liverpool job (Video)

  14-07-2026 05:44 via soccernews.com
  Prior to his Chelsea appointment, Xabi Alonso was heavily linked with succeeding Arne Slot at Liverpool. However, as reports of the Merseysiders sticking with Slot, their former midfielder accepted the offer from the London Blues. Liverpool then sacked Slot and appointed Andoni Iraola instead.
  Never say never, of course, but the prospect of Alonso managing Liverpool at some point in the future now seems unlikely. The only fact on that front at the moment is, when he returns to Anfield the next t
  
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• Prediction: Sutjeska Niksic vs Kairat Almaty

  14-07-2026 05:25 via soccernews.com
  Seeking to overturn a one-goal first-leg deficit, Sutjeska Niksic welcome Kairat Almaty to Gradski Stadion Niksic on Wednesday for the second leg of their Champions League first qualifying-round tie.
  The winners on aggregate will advance to face Cypriot outfit Omonia in the next round later this month.
  Verdict: Away win
  Best odds: 73/100
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
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  After enduring a difficult build-up to the new campaign, Sutjeska head into this decisive encounter still believing they can tu
  
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• Kounde: France cannot afford to chase Spain for 90 minutes

  14-07-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Jules Kounde believes France "can't spend 90 minutes chasing the ball" if they are to beat Spain in their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
  This will be just the second ever World Cup meeting between France and Spain, following their last 16 meeting back in 2006, with Les Bleus progressing having come from behind to win 3-1.
  France booked their spot in the last four with a 2-0 victory over Morocco; having won all six of their World Cup matches in 2026, France are looking to become just the second
  
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• Hull owner reveals £200m transfer budget after promotion to Premier League

  14-07-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has revealed the club have a £200m transfer budget to spend this summer.
  The Tigers achieved promotion to the Premier League after defeating Middlesbrough in the play-off final, where Oli McBurnie scored a stoppage-time winner in a 1-0 victory at Wembley Stadium.
  Hull are now preparing for their first season in the English top-flight since 2016-17, with their main goal to stay up in the division.
  They have only made one signing so far, with goalkeeper Jack Butl
  
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• World Cup 2026: We’re Not Afraid Of Spain –Rabiot

  13-07-2026 23:36 via completesports.com
  AC Milan star Adrien Rabiot has disclosed that the French national team does not fear Spain ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash. He emphasized that France does not need a special anti-Yamal plan and is solely focused on playing a solid, collective match against a highly dangerous Spanish squad. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Mbappe ‘not intimidating’ to Spain defender Cubarsi ahead of World Cup semis

  13-07-2026 23:32 via soccernews.com
  Spain defender Pau Cubarsi insists he is not intimidated by Kylian Mbappe, but is wary of the threat he poses.
  Mbappe's France take on Spain for a spot in the 2026 World Cup final, with Tuesday's clash at Dallas Stadium the first of the two semi-finals.
  Mbappe has scored 12 goals in the knockout stages of the World Cup, the most of any player.
  He's scored in the round of 32 (two), round of 16 (five), quarter-final (one) and final (four), but never in the semi-final in two appearances.
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