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• Olise: I Prefer Playing As Number 10

  21-06-2026 19:56 via completesports.com
  
  France star Michael Olise has disclosed that his favourite playing position is the traditional number 10, as it provides a more natural, freer role on the pitch. While playing for both Bayern Munich and the France national team, Olise has frequently been deployed on the right wing. Read Also:U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Secure Friendly Win Ahead [...]
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• Warren: No Venue Yet For Joshua, Fury Fight

  23-06-2026 10:25 via completesports.com
  
  Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that the venue and exact date for the highly anticipated super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are still undecided. Warren stated he personally prefers a UK venue, but Las Vegas has been heavily rumored as a strong front-runner due to the preference of the broadcaster, Netflix. Read Also:It Will [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I Can Rival Messi, Mbappe, Haaland For Golden Boot Award –Balogun

  23-06-2026 09:15 via completesports.com
  
  United States striker Folarin Balogun has disclosed that he takes inspiration from elite players like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland, whose consistent scoring ability he describes as inevitable. Speaking to reporters during training, Balogun admitted that he finds the prolific goal-scoring rate of the game’s top players annoying but motivating. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We’ve Still Got A Chance To Qualify —Senegal Coach Upbeat Despite Norway Defeat

  23-06-2026 08:59 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw is upbeat that the Teranga Lions can still progress into the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite losing to Norway. After falling to a 3-1 defeat to France in their opening group match, the Senegalese were once again on the losing side following a 3-2 loss. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Senegal’s Sar Equals Ahmed Musa’s World Cup Feat In Defeat To Norway

  23-06-2026 08:16 via completesports.com
  
  Ismaila Sarr has equaled former Nigeria’s Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa’s goalscoring feat at the World Cup after Senegal lose to Norway. Sarr bagged a brace which, unfortunately, was not enough as Senegal fell to a 3-2 defeat in their second Group I fixture. According to Stats Foot, Sarr is the first African player to [...]
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• Getafe Ready To Sell Uche — Torres

  23-06-2026 08:12 via completesports.com
  
  Getafe Ready To Sell Uche — Torres Getafe president Ángel Torres has said the club will be willing to sell Christantus Uche this summer, Completesports.com reports. Uche spent the 2025/26 season on loan with Premier League club Crystal Palace where struggled to make an impact. The 23-year-old made 14 league appearances for the Eagles, failing [...]
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• Word Cup 2026: Bring On Saka, Madueke –Mensah Brags Ahead England Vs Ghana

  23-06-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  Ghanaian defender Gideon Mensah has expressed his excitement about the possibility of facing England’s Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke at the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling it a dream opportunity and a chance to shine on the global stage. The Ghanaian squad is in high spirits and feeling confident after securing three points in their [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I’m Very Tired –Messi Reacts After Netting Two Goals Vs Austria

  22-06-2026 23:45 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina star Lionel Messi has admitted that the emotion of creating more World Cup history had left him worn out. Recall that Messi scored a historic brace in Argentina’s 2-0 Group J victory over Austria at the FIFA World Cup, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 18 goals. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Messi Was Very Convincing Against Austria –Troost-Ekong

  22-06-2026 23:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has hailed Lionel Messi’s masterclass and brace against Austria in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The player widely regarded as the greatest of all time pounced late in the first half in Texas on Monday with a trademark left-footed finish after neat build-up play. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Lukaku [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Argentina Players Ready To Die On The Pitch For Messi —Giroud

  22-06-2026 22:24 via completesports.com
  
  Former France international Olivier Giroud has said Argentina players are ready to lay down their lives for inspirational captain Lionel Messi. Messi continued his impressive scoring streak at this year’s FIFA World Cup, as he netted a brace which helped Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in their second group fixture on Monday. The first goal against [...]
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• Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record As Argentina Beat Austria To Reach Knockout Round

  22-06-2026 21:33 via completesports.com
  
  Argentina star Lionel Messi has broken Miroslav Klose’s all-time scoring record at a World Cup after his two goals against Austria, Sky Sports reports. The forward – competing at his record-equalling sixth World Cup – had matched the 16-goal record set by the Germany international with his hat-trick in the opening game against Algeria. He [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Iwobi Backs England To Win Title

  22-06-2026 21:11 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi believes England can emerge champions at FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. The Three Lions are targeting a second FIFA World Cup title at the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. England’s only World Cup triumph came on home soil in 1966. Thomas Tuchel’s men kicked off their [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Super Eagles Flavour Missing From FIFA World Cup 2026 — Iroha

  22-06-2026 19:42 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria defender, Ben Iroha, says that although he is watching the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 finals taking place in Mexico, the USA and Canada, he is missing the unique flavour the Super Eagles would have brought to the tournament, Completesports.com reports. Iroha spoke to Completesports.com from his Dallas, Texas, base on Sunday night, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: It Will Take Good Performance To Beat Japan –Gyokeres

  22-06-2026 19:31 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden’s striker Viktor Gyökeres has disclosed that their FIFA World Cup 2026 fate remains in their own hands. Following a heavy defeat to the Netherlands, he remains optimistic, calling their final Group F fixture against Japan a fun match with qualification on the line. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Guehi, Konsa Should Start Ahead Of Stones [...]
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• Bale: I Expect Mourinho To Stabilize Real Madrid

  22-06-2026 19:14 via completesports.com
  
  Wales legend Gareth Bale believes Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has the perfect profile to bring stability back to the squad and get everyone moving in the same direction. Bale, in a chat with AS, stated that Mourinho knows how to make players tick, whether by applying pressure through the media or putting an arm [...]
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• Maresca Agrees To Take Over At Man City

  22-06-2026 18:57 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City are close to completing a deal to appoint Enzo Maresca as head coach, according to Sky in Italy. It is being reported a verbal agreement has been reached between all parties, with Sky in Italy saying City will pay Chelsea more than £17m (€20m) in compensation to make Maresca Pep Guardiola’s successor at [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Lukaku Laments Belgium’s Stalemate Against Iran

  22-06-2026 18:51 via completesports.com
  Romelu Lukaku has expressed disappointment with the outcome of Belgium’s FIFA World Cup 2026 clash with Iran. Rudi Garcia’s side were held to a 0-0 draw by Iran in their second game of the tournament on Sunday night. The Red Devils are still searching for their first victory of the tournament after being held to [...]
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• Rashford: England must take intensity to a level Ghana cannot live with

  22-06-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Marcus Rashford is confident Ghana will not be able to live with England if they play at a high intensity in their second World Cup match on Tuesday.
  After claiming a dramatic 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening Group L game last week, the Three Lions face Ghana – who also have three points on the board after defeating Panama 1-0 – on matchday two.
  A victory would seal England's place in the knockout rounds and, provided Croatia avoid defeat against Panama, it could also confir
  
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• No contact with Mancini over Italy return, insists new FIGC chief Malaga

  22-06-2026 17:33 via soccernews.com
  No contact has been made with Roberto Mancini over a possible return to the Italy job, Giovanni Malago insisted after taking over as the new president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
  The Azzurri are hunting a new head coach after parting ways with Gennaro Gattuso following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
  After also missing the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, Italy are the first former champions to miss three consecutive editions of the competition. 
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• World Cup 2026: Queiroz Confident Black Stars Will Improve Against England

  22-06-2026 17:20 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz believes the Black Stars will continue to improve as they progress through the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Black Stars kicked off their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama courtesy of Caleb Yirenkyi’s late strike. Reflecting on the performance, Queiroz emphasized the team’s steady development and adaptation to [...]
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• Rice says Arsenal’s 2025-26 schedule was ‘obscene’

  22-06-2026 16:33 via soccernews.com
  Declan Rice has described the schedule Arsenal had to contend with in 2025-26 as "obscene", but he is content to continue putting his body on the line.
  Rice was a key player for Mikel Arteta's team as they ended a 22-year wait to win the Premier League title last term, as well as reaching their second Champions League final.
  However, they suffered heartbreak in Europe as Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes missed from the penalty spot in a 1-1 final shoot-out defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Buda
  
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• Prediction: Colombia vs DR Congo

  22-06-2026 16:27 via soccernews.com
  About a week after earning their first-ever World Cup point, DR Congo return to action against Group K leaders Colombia at Estadio Guadalajara on Tuesday.
  Yoane Wissa’s goal secured a draw against Portugal, while the South American side began their campaign with a strong 3–1 win over Uzbekistan.
  Verdict: Colombia win
  Best odds: 8/15
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
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  Colombia entered their opener with the chance to seize early control of the group, and they ultimately did just that, although
  
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• World Cup 2026: We Have To Bring An Intensity That Ghana Can’t Live With –Rashford

  22-06-2026 16:13 via completesports.com
  
  Marcus Rashford has called for unrelenting intensity that Ghana “can’t live with” as England look to book their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a game to spare. Thomas Tuchel’s men opened Group L with a thrilling 4-2 victory against Croatia in Dallas, where Harry Kane’s brace in a helter-skelter opening period was [...]
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• Schlotterbeck’s World Cup over as ankle injury sidelines Germany defender for ‘several months’

  22-06-2026 15:33 via soccernews.com
  Germany and Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck will be sidelined for "several months" after suffering an ankle ligament injury at the World Cup. 
  Schlotterbeck made 28 Bundesliga appearances last season, contributing to 11 clean sheets as BVB finished as runners-up, behind Bayern Munich. 
  Waldemar Anton (165) was the only Dortmund player to make more clearances than his 127, while he also ranked third for aerial duels won (66) and joint-third for interceptions (27, level wit
  
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• World Cup 2026: Guehi, Konsa Should Start Ahead Of Stones Against Ghana –Sutton

  22-06-2026 15:06 via completesports.com
  Chelsea legend Chris Sutton has called on Thomas Tuchel to drop John Stones for England’s critical FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match against Ghana on Tuesday. While discussing the selection dilemmas on BBC Sport, Sutton stated that the standard debate surrounding whether Marc Guéhi or Ezri Konsa should start is targeting the wrong player. [...]
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• Bubista says Cape Verde players have proven dreams can come true at World Cup

  22-06-2026 14:33 via soccernews.com
  Cape Verde coach Bubista told his players to continue chasing their dreams after their remarkable World Cup campaign continued with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay.
  Having held European champions Spain to a goalless stalemate in their Group H opener, the tournament debutants played out a thrilling draw with Marcelo Bielsa's men on Sunday.
  Cape Verde are the first debutant country to go undefeated in their first two World Cup matches since Senegal in 2002 (W1 D1), and they now know a victory over Saud
  
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• No pressure to pass to Ronaldo, insists Portugal team-mate Conceicao

  22-06-2026 13:33 via soccernews.com
  Portugal's players do not feel any obligation to pass the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo, Francisco Conceicao insisted ahead of their meeting with Uzbekistan.
  Roberto Martinez's team will look to get their World Cup campaign back on track on Tuesday, having played out a frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their first Group K game.
  In the aftermath of that result, much of the criticism targeting the team has centred on Ronaldo's role, with many questioning whether the 41-year-old should still be con
  
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• Akinsamiro’s Pisa Move Collapses As Bundesliga Clubs Circle

  22-06-2026 13:10 via completesports.com
  
  Ebenezer Akinsamiro will return to Inter Milan after his failure to secure a permanent transfer to Serie A B club Pisa, reports Completesports.com. Akinsamiro spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Pisa, where he made 24 appearances and registered one assist. Reason Behind Transfer Collapse The Tuscan club were prepared to trigger the €7.5 million [...]
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• Salah wants more after Egypt secure historic first World Cup win

  22-06-2026 12:33 via soccernews.com
  Mohamed Salah has urged his Egypt team-mates to make more history by qualifying from the World Cup group stage for the first time, after shining in their first-ever win at the tournament against New Zealand.
  Salah provided a goal and an assist as Egypt fought back from 1-0 down to clinch a 3-1 victory in Vancouver on Sunday, taking control of Group G.
  Finn Surman's 15th-minute header had put New Zealand – who were also searching for their first World Cup win at the eighth attempt &nda
  
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• World Cup 2026: Bubista Hails Cape Verde’s Fighting Spirit In Uruguay Draw

  22-06-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  Cape Verde head coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito praised his team’s resilience, character, and unwavering identity after the Blue Sharks battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw against two-time world champions Uruguay. The Blue Sharks, who are making their debut on football’s biggest stage have emerged as one of the tournament’s surprise packages, earning widespread admiration with [...]
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