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• Serena Reflects On First Pregnancy

  13-09-2026 11:32 via completesports.com
  Veteran US tennis star Serena Williams has disclosed that being heard by medical professionals after experiencing life-threatening childbirth complications literally saved her life. She emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and medical listening, pointing out profound healthcare disparities affecting Black women. Read Also:‘Everything Aligned –Rybakina Reacts After Winning First US Open Title In a chat [...]
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• U-20 WWC: ‘Great Pride’ –Kourevi Celebrates New Caledonia’s Lone Goal In 10-1 Loss To Nigeria

  13-09-2026 18:23 via completesports.com
  
  New Caledonia forward Joceline Kourevi has disclosed that scoring against Nigeria’s Falconet was a source of great pride for her country at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Kourevi scored a historic consolation goal for New Caledonia in the 89th minute during their 10-1 loss against Nigeria’s Falconets on Sunday. Read Also:U-20 WWC: Falconets [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Hammer New Caledonia 10-1, Advance To Round Of 16

  13-09-2026 17:15 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Falconets hammered debutants New Caledonia 10-1 in their final group game at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup in Poland on Sunday. The win means the Falconets advanced to the round of 16 after finishing second on four points. More to follow…
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• Scottish League Cup: Fernandez In Action As Rangers Thrash Celtic To Reach Semifinal

  13-09-2026 15:23 via completesports.com
  Nigeria international Emmanuel Fernandez was in action as Rangers hammered rivals Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup quarterfinal at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday. Midfielder Dan Neil gave Rangers the lead midway through the first half and Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy doubled their advantage in 59 minutes. Neil, signed from Sunderland in the summer, sealed [...]
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• Timur Turlov Presents His Plan For FIDE At First Presidential Debate

  13-09-2026 15:21 via completesports.com
  
  The first presidential debate of the FIDE election campaign took place on Chess.com on September 9, 17 days before the election scheduled for September 26 in Samarkand. Three candidates were due to take part: Timur Turlov , Chairman of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, and German entrepreneurs Jan Henric Buettner and Wadim Rosenstein. However, most of [...]
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• Nigeria Vs New Caledonia Live Blogging: 2026 U-20 WWC Group F Matchday 3

  13-09-2026 14:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Vs New Caledonia: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) Group F matchday–3 clash between the Falconets of Nigeria and Les Cagous (The Kagus) of New Caledonia at the Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz, Pland.
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• Chukwueze Gets Good Rating In Lazio vs AC Milan

  13-09-2026 08:23 via completesports.com
  Samuel Chukwueze got good rating as AC Milan came from 2-0 down to force Lazio to a 2-2 draw in Saturday’s Serie A clash. Chukwueze was named in Ruben Amorim’s starting lineup and saw action for 90 minutes as Milan continued their impressive start to the campaign. As compiled by Sempre Milan, Chukwueze was rated [...]
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• ‘Everything Aligned –Rybakina Reacts After Winning First US Open Title

  13-09-2026 08:14 via completesports.com
  Kazakhstani professional tennis player Elena Rybakina has expressed delight after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title. Recall that Rybakina defeated defending champion Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday. Read Also:2026 US Open Final: Rybakina, Sabalenka Target Grand Slam Title The victory denied Sabalenka a [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Ikpeme Charges Falconets To Beat New Caledonia, Qualify For Round Of 16

  13-09-2026 07:46 via completesports.com
  Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Falconets to rise to the occasion and secure a convincing victory over New Caledonia in their final Group Stage match at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Sunday. The Falconets were held to a goalless draw [...]
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• Arteta Faults Referee’s Decision To Award Sunderland Penalty

  13-09-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has labelled the decision to award Sunderland a penalty “unacceptable” on Saturday after watching his side grind out a 2-0 win to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season and move clear at the top of the Premier League. The outburst occurred following Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against Sunderland at [...]
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• Chelsea Set Unwanted 65-Year Record After 2-2 Draw With Hull City

  13-09-2026 07:31 via completesports.com
  Hull City became the latest club to breach Chelsea’s fragile defence and condemn the west London club to an unwanted record. Mohamed Belloumi’s 28th-minute leveller ensured the Blues have now gone 20 league games without a clean sheet for the first time in 65 years. The Blues reached the unwanted feat in Saturday’s 2-2 draw [...]
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• Aina Earns Glasner’s Praise After Forest’s Win Against Villa

  13-09-2026 07:25 via completesports.com
  Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner has praised Ola Aina for his impressive performance in the club’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday. The Nigeria international was handed an unfamiliar role at the heart of Forest’s defence after injuries ruled out two of the club’s regular centre-backs. Despite the positional change, Aina delivered a [...]
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• De Zerbi admits Spurs’ ‘physical condition is not the best’

  13-09-2026 02:34 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi admitted his Tottenham side are not in the best physical condition after their torrid start to the Premier League season continued.
  Spurs drew 0-0 with Everton at home on Saturday, their first goalless draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the league (140th game), and the first time that Spurs have drawn 0-0 in a home game in the competition since September 2017 v Swansea City at Wembley Stadium.
  It has been 407 minutes since Spurs last scored in the Premier League, while the
  
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• ‘This cannot happen’ – Arteta says Sunderland penalty decision ‘worrying’ for football

  13-09-2026 01:32 via soccernews.com
  Mikel Arteta felt the penalty awarded against Arsenal in their 2-0 win over Sunderland was "unacceptable" and "worrying" for the future of the game.
  Goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka kept the Gunners' 100% start to the Premier League season going on Saturday, as they passed a huge test at the Stadium of Light.
  Sunderland caused Arsenal plenty of scares, the biggest of which came just 121 seconds before Guimaraes – whose every touch was booed by the home fans due to his Newcastle U
  
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• Allegri calls for cool heads as Napoli target first home win

  13-09-2026 01:32 via soccernews.com
  Massimiliano Allegri has urged Napoli to keep their composure as they target a first home win of the season against Bologna in Serie A.
  Allegri is yet to taste victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, having lost to Como in his first outing on home soil in Serie A, before falling to a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League in midweek.
  That marked a third straight loss for Napoli in all competitions, having also thrown away a 2-0 lead against Inter in a 3-2 defeat last time out i
  
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• Inzaghi lauds fast-adapting Martinelli after hat-trick helps Al-Hilal to 6-0 win

  13-09-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  After Gabriel Martinelli got his Al-Hilal career up and running with a hat-trick in Saturday's 6-0 rout of Al-Taawoun, Simone Inzaghi hailed the Brazilian for his rapid adaptation. 
  Martinelli made a £60.1m switch to the Saudi Pro League before the transfer window slammed shut earlier this month, but his Al-Hilal debut was a disappointing 2-0 loss at home to Neom.
  The Brazilian's second game went far better, though, as he plundered three of Al-Hilal's six goals at Al Taawoun Club Stad
  
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• Criticism ‘has to make PSG get better’, insists Luis Enrique

  13-09-2026 00:33 via soccernews.com
  Luis Enrique has urged Paris Saint-Germain to use their early-season criticism as fuel to improve as they seek their first Ligue 1 win of the season at Brest.
  The reigning champions have struggled to make their mark in the top flight so far this season, and followed up back-to-back draws with Rennes and Lille with a 2-1 loss to Monaco last time out.
  It means they have just two points after three games so far, with this being the first time since 2012-13 (D3) that they have not registered a win a
  
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• Ligue 1: Simon Features As Paris FC Maintain Unbeaten Streak After Draw With Lyon

  12-09-2026 23:34 via completesports.com
  Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a hard-fought 0-0 home draw against Lyon. Simon came on with 11 minutes left and helped Paris FC record their second draw (two wins, no defeat) in the French topflight so far this season. Liam Rosenior’s Paris [...]
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• Simeone admits Atletico cannot replace Sorloth ahead of Real Sociedad clash

  12-09-2026 23:32 via soccernews.com
  Diego Simeone admits Atletico Madrid cannot replace Alexander Sorloth's influence but has called on his team to "roll up their sleeves and work" ahead of Sunday's clash with Real Sociedad.
  Sorloth scored 20 goals in 57 appearances – only 28 of which were starts – across all competitions last season, including the Club World Cup.
  Julian Alvarez was the only player to match that goal tally for Los Colchoneros, but the Norway international is yet to feature this season due to a muscle i
  
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• EPL: Saka, Bruno On Target As Arsenal Edge Sunderland

  12-09-2026 23:31 via completesports.com
  
  Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka were on target as Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League game to maintain the gunners’ 100% winning record this ongoing season. In 55 minutes, Gunners defender Ezri Konsa was penalised for pulling down Dan Ballard in the box, but goalkeeper Raya read Enzo le Fee’s penalty with a [...]
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• ‘We got what we deserved’ – Alonso rues Chelsea’s lack of intensity after Hull draw

  12-09-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Xabi Alonso believes Chelsea "got what they deserved" after a disappointing performance saw them salvage a late 2-2 draw against Hull City on Saturday. 
  The Blues took the lead after just seven minutes at Stamford Bridge, with Morgan Rogers continuing his fine form to open the scoring. 
  But Hull forward Mohamed Belloumi turned the game on its head, scoring twice in just six minutes to put the visitors ahead. 
  Joao Pedro rescued a point with a powerful finish in the 66th minute, th
  
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• Sage bemoans Palace’s profligacy in last-gasp loss to Ipswich

  12-09-2026 22:33 via soccernews.com
  Pierre Sage was left "frustrated" after his 10-man Crystal Palace side suffered a dramatic 3-2 loss to Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.  
  Jorgen Strand Larsen brought the Eagles level in the 75th minute, but summer signing Zian Flemming came off the bench to snatch all three points for Gary O'Neil's team in the 90th minute.  
  That all came after a frantic first half which saw Anan Khalaili give Palace the lead inside 14 minutes before&n
  
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• CAF Champions League: Manyo Vows Rivers United Will Fight For Victory Against San Pedro

  12-09-2026 22:21 via completesports.com
  Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has declared the team ready for their CAF Champions League first preliminary round second-leg clash against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire. Finidi George’s side will host the Ivorian outfit at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, with the tie finely poised after the two teams played out [...]
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• Serie A: Chukwueze Features As AC Milan Hold Lazio

  12-09-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze played all 90 minutes as AC Milan played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Lazio in Saturday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his fourth appearance, has bagged two assists this ongoing season. Read Also:2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For New Caledonia Challenge — Aduku Chukwueze has [...]
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• Flick expresses confidence in most complete Barcelona squad

  12-09-2026 21:33 via soccernews.com
  Hansi Flick has no doubt that Barcelona's current squad is the strongest he has had since arriving at the club in 2024.
  Ahead of Sunday's trip to Levante, the Blaugrana have won their first four games of the LaLiga season – making them the only team with a perfect record.
  Barca have scored 17 goals in those four matches, the joint-most by any team at this stage of a LaLiga campaign in the last 39 years. 
  The only other side to achieve such a figure in that period was Barca themselves
  
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• Bournemouth boss Rose remains upbeat despite winless Premier League start

  12-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Bournemouth boss Marco Rose was proud of his side's efforts, despite his search for a first Premier League win continuing for another week, after a thrilling contest with Brentford ended 2-2 at the Vitality Stadium.
  Kevin Schade gave the Bees the lead in the 34th minute before Justin Kluivert expertly found the bottom-right corner four minutes later. 
  After Alex Scott blazed a glorious close-range opportunity, Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead minutes after the half-time brea
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Doma United Maintain Perfect Start With Win Over Enyimba

  12-09-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Enyimba at the Pantami Stadium. Sadiq Rilwan opened the scoring two minutes after the hour mark to give the hosts the lead. Doma United held on to their advantage and continued to control proceedings as they protected their lead. [...]
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• Alonso Laments Chelsea’s Defensive Struggles After Disappointing Draw With Hull

  12-09-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has expressed his frustration following the Blues’ defensive struggles this season. The London giants dropped points for the second straight game on Saturday, as they drew 2-2 with Hull City in Saturday’s league tie at Stamford Bridge. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 7th minute off an assisted by João [...]
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• Haaland Is Unstoppable –Shearer

  12-09-2026 19:34 via completesports.com
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has described Erling Haaland as unstoppable, backing the Manchester City striker to potentially break his all-time Premier League scoring record if he remains in England. Shearer called Haaland the perfect centre-forward due to his speed, physical strength, agility, and exceptional movement inside the six-yard box. Read Also:La Liga: Ejuke Helps [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For New Caledonia Challenge — Aduku

  12-09-2026 19:12 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has assured that her team will give everything when they face New Caledonia at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź on Sunday. New Caledonia, making their debut in the competition, sit at the bottom of Group F after suffering heavy defeats in their opening two matches — a 5-0 loss to [...]
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