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• Rodri Set To Undergo Back Surgery

  24-07-2026 18:24 via completesports.com
  World Cup winner Rodri will have surgery on a back issue on Monday, new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed. The 30-year-old Spain captain guided his country to World Cup glory last week and was named the Golden Ball winner as player of the tournament. But the midfielder’s last two seasons at club level [...]
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• ‘I Can’t Wait To Get Started’ –Arokodare Reacts After Joining Ajax

  29-07-2026 17:31 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed his excitement to join Ajax after completing a season-long loan move from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Nigerian international, in his first interview via the club’s website, stated that he cannot wait to play for the club. Arokodare Expresses Delight To Join Ajax Read Also:Done Deal: Arokodare Joins Ajax On [...]
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• Neymar Announces Retirement From International Football

  29-07-2026 17:01 via completesports.com
  
  Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, ending a 16-year career with the Brazil national team following their exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old Santos forward made the announcement after his side’s 4-2 victory over Universidad Central in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout round playoffs, putting an [...]
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• Ifeanyi Ubah Memorial: Anambra FA To Stage Novelty Match In Honour Of Late Football Administrator

  29-07-2026 16:13 via completesports.com
  
  The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) will organise a novelty football match on 1 August 2026 as part of activities marking the second memorial of its former chairman, the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. According to the Chairman of the ANSFA Media Committee, Ralph Chidozie George, the match will take place at the FC Ifeanyi Ubah [...]
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• Henderson Terminates Brentford Contract Ahead Chelsea Move

  29-07-2026 15:53 via completesports.com
  
  Jordan Henderson has terminated his contract at Brentford ahead of his move to Chelsea. Brentford confirmed this in a statement on their official X handle on Wednesday. The 36-year-old former Liverpool captain signed a two-year deal with Keith Andrews’ side in July 2025 but has now cut short his stay after one season. “Jordan Henderson [...]
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• Done Deal: Arokodare Joins Ajax On Loan

  29-07-2026 15:50 via completesports.com
  
  Tolu Arokodare has completed a loan move to Dutch giants Ajax from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Completesports.com reports. Ajax reportedly secured an option to make the move permanent for €18 million. Under the terms of the agreement, the former European champions will shoulder the striker’s entire wage package. “Ajax have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers regarding [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 121: Jose Mourinho’s Second Stint At Real Madrid

  29-07-2026 15:26 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid have strengthened significantly under Jose Mourinho, adding several players to improve both quality and depth. The arrivals of Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries and Yan Diomandé is expected to change the club’s fortune while Mourinho has also insisted on keeping key stars like Vinícius Júnior as part of his long-term [...]
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• Ghana International Violently Robbed In Belgium

  29-07-2026 13:44 via completesports.com
  
  Police in Belgium have arrested a suspect after Ghana international and Royal Union St-Gilloise player Mohammed Fuseini was violently attacked and robbed in broad daylight in Brussels. Fuseini, 24, escaped without serious injuries and returned to training with the Belgian champions on Monday, after being examined and discharged from hospital following Sunday’s attack. According to [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Malawi Defeat A Wake-Up Call For Super Falcons — Madugu

  29-07-2026 13:38 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has reflected on his team’s defeat to the Scorchers of Malawi, Completsports.com reports. The defending champions started their campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on a disappointing note, going down 3-2 to debutants Scorchers of Malawi. Madugu accepted full responsibility for the defeat and vowed to [...]
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• Defensive Style Of Football In Serie A Made Life Difficult For Me At Pisa –Super Eagles Star

  29-07-2026 13:25 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles forward Rafiu Durosinmi has attributed his struggles in Italy to the heavy defensive style of football in Serie A. Recall that the Nigerian international joined Pisa Sporting Club for a club-record €11 million in January 2026, managing only 1 goal and 1 assist in 12 Serie A appearances before the team suffered relegation. [...]
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• Rangers International Choose Remo Stars Stadium For 2026/27 CAFCL Home Games

  29-07-2026 10:42 via completesports.com
  
  Rangers International will play their preliminary-round home matches in the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikene, Ogun State, Completesports.com can exclusively report. The Flying Antelopes, who are the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, will be making their 11th appearance in Africa’s premier interclub competition during the 2026/2027 season. Why [...]
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• Kerkez: Iraola Is Perfect Fit For Liverpool

  29-07-2026 10:03 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez believes Andoni Iraola is a perfect fit for the club due to his high-intensity style, fearless one-on-one pressing, and ability to give players tactical freedom. Kerkez previously played under Iraola for two seasons at Bournemouth, where the coach helped develop him into a top-flight full-back. Read Also:Chelsea Considering Shock Move For [...]
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• Our Ambition Is To Win Everything This Season —Chelsea Winger Gittens

  29-07-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  
  Jamie Gittens says Chelsea’s ambition is “to win everything” this season under Xabi Alonso. Alonso took over at Chelsea in June after the club endured a turbulent 2025-26, with Enzo Maresca leaving in January before his successor, Liam Rosenior, was sacked a little over three months later. The Blues missed out on European football on [...]
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• Akpoguma Agrees Two-Year Deal With Serie A Club

  29-07-2026 09:46 via completesports.com
  
  Kevin Akpoguma is on the verge of joining newly promoted Serie A club Frosinone after the Italian outfit struck an agreement to sign the central defender, reports Completesports.com. According to transfer expert, Gianluca Di Marzio, Akpoguma will arrive in Italy on Wednesday (today) to undergo his medical and sign a contract that will keep him [...]
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• UEFA Threatens To Boycott FIFA World Cup

  29-07-2026 09:16 via completesports.com
  
  European nations are discussing boycotting the World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with plans to sell off part of FIFA to private investors, Sky News reports. UEFA nations will hold an emergency meeting virtually this week to discuss their opposition to FIFA’s attempt to launch a new commercial company with external investment, a source [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: I Don’t Understand How Super Falcons Lost To Malawi —Udeze

  29-07-2026 08:18 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed shock following the Super Falcons 3-2 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi on Tuesday. Despite going into the contest as underdogs, Malawi came out tops thanks to Chawinga sisters Temwa and Tabitha who got the three goals. Temwa put Malawi in front on 69th minute before Tabitha doubled the [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: I Don’t Understand How Super Falcons Lose To Malawi —Udeze

  29-07-2026 08:18 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed shock following the Super Falcons 3-2 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi on Tuesday. Despite going into the contest as underdogs, Malawi came out tops thanks to Chawinga sisters Temwa and Tabitha who got the three goals. Chawinga Sisters Go On Rampage Against Super Falcons Temwa put Malawi in [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Will Bounce Back From Malawi Defeat — Oshoala

  29-07-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has assured Nigerians that the team will recover from their disappointing opening defeat to Malawi at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The defending champions suffered a shock 3-2 loss to the Scorchers in their Group C opener at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night. Malawi [...]
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• Rashford, Not Vinicius Will Be Ideal Signing For Arsenal –Gallas Advises Arteta

  29-07-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea star William Gallas has advised Arsenal to forget about pursuing Real Madrid star Vinícius and focus instead on signing Marcus Rashford. In a chat with iPredicta, Gallas believes Rashford represents a smart, highly effective attacking option for Premier League sides looking for proven quality. Read Also:Chelsea Lead Race To Sign Henderson “Rashford would [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Why We Lost To Malawi —Okoronkwo

  29-07-2026 02:24 via completesports.com
  
  Esther Okoronkwo has explained why the Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 loss to WAFCON debutants Malawi, in their opening Group C fixture on Tuesday. Despite going into the contest as clear favourites, the Super Falcons could not find answers the rampaging sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga who got their side’s three goals. While Temwa [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: How Super Falcons Rated In Disappointing Defeat To Malawi

  29-07-2026 01:26 via completesports.com
  
  Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night. Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performances of the Super Falcons players in the pulsating encounter. Chiamaka Nnadozie 3/10 [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Must Learn From Loss To Malawi –Ekpo

  29-07-2026 00:48 via completesports.com
  Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has advised the Super Falcons to learn from their loss to Malawi if they are to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Recall that Nigeria suffered a shocking 3-2 loss to Malawi on Tuesday as they began their defence of the [...]
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• Boniface: I’m Excited To Join Leyton Orient

  29-07-2026 00:13 via completesports.com
  
  Leyton Orient’s new signing, Somto Boniface, has expressed delight to have joined the club on loan from Ipswich. In a chat with the club’s website, Boniface stated that he will give everything to help his new club. Read Also:No Saudi Club Has Bid For Ndidi — Beşiktaş Chief Özent “I’m very excited to be joining [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Debutant Malawi Stun Super Falcons In Opening Game

  29-07-2026 00:11 via completesports.com
  
  Debutants Malawi pulled off the biggest upset in this year’s Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after edging out defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons in Group C on Tuesday. Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga got the three goals for Malawi while Rasheedat Ajibade and Uchenna Kanu were on target for the Super Falcons. More to [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Zambia Sends Super Falcons Warning After 6-0 Thrashing Of Egypt

  28-07-2026 21:25 via completesports.com
  
  Four goals from Barbra Banda saw Copper Queens of Zambia thrash Egypt 6-0, in their first Group C game at the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco on Tuesday. After dominating most parts the first half, Zambia took the lead on 25 minutes from the penalty spot by Rachael Nachula following a foul [...]
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• Nigeria Vs Malawi Live Blogging – WAFCON 2026 (Group C, Matchday 1)

  28-07-2026 21:00 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – WAFCON 2026 Group C matchday 1 clash between the Super Falcons of Nigeria and the Scorchers of Malawi at the Al Madina Stadium Rabat, Morocco.
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• World Cup 2026: Embolo’s Red Card Against Argentina Was A Mistake –IFAB

  28-07-2026 19:25 via completesports.com
  
  The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has admitted that the VAR protocol was misapplied during Switzerland forward Breel Embolo’s red card against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. The governing body clarified that the mistaken identity rule cannot be used to review or change an underlying offense like simulation.  Read Also:Zidane Replaces Deschamps As [...]
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• No Saudi Club Has Bid For Ndidi — Beşiktaş Chief Özent

  28-07-2026 17:34 via completesports.com
  
  Beşiktaş sporting director Önder Özent has dismissed reports that the club has received an official bid for Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, reports Completesports.com. Ndidi has been heavily linked with a move away from the Turkish Super Lig side during the summer transfer window. Reports in Turkey, particularly from Milliyet, claimed Saudi Pro League club [...]
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• Hogh ready to be ‘thrown into the fire’ after becoming Celtic’s record signing

  28-07-2026 17:32 via soccernews.com
  Kasper Hogh is ready to be "thrown into the fire" after joining Celtic from Bodo/Glimt in a club-record £11m deal.
  Hogh has penned a four-year contract at Celtic Park, which contains the option to extend his stay by a further 12 months, following two-and-a-half years with Bodo.
  Having joined Bodo from fellow Eliteserien side Stabaek in January 2024, Hogh scored 54 goals in 103 appearances for the club, helping them win the Norwegian title in 2024.
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• Bayern ‘would be stupid if we sold Diaz’, says CEO

  28-07-2026 17:32 via soccernews.com
  Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen says the club "would be stupid" to let Luis Diaz leave, amid speculation linking him to Al-Hilal.
  The Saudi Pro League club have been heavily linked with a move for Diaz, with reports suggesting Al-Hilal are preparing an opening bid of €70m.
  Diaz only joined Bayern in July last year, and impressed during his first season in the Bundesliga, making 51 appearances in all competitions.
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