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• Stones Embraces New Challenge With Inter Milan

  02-10-2026 23:14 via completesports.com
  England defender, John Stones has opened up about turning the page on a glittering era at Manchester City, expressing excitement over his new chapter with Italian giants Inter Milan following an emotional departure from the Etihad Stadium. After a trophy-laden decade under Pep Guardiola that cemented his legacy as one of English football’s finest modern [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Welcome Key Duo For Plateau United Showdown

  03-10-2026 07:24 via completesports.com
  Enyimba have received a major boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday Six clash against Plateau United, with key duo Joel Ezra and Utum Godswill returning to training and available for selection. Ezra had been sidelined for some time due to illness. The versatile defender made 27 appearances for the People’s Elephant [...]
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• Pocognoli wants first Scotland win for the players’ sake

  03-10-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  Sebastien Pocognoli is eager to win his first game as Scotland boss so his players can grow in confidence.
  Pocognoli's reign as Scotland boss began with a goalless draw with Slovenia, though his first home match ended in a 3-0 defeat against Switzerland after Jack Hendry was sent off early on.
  Scotland have failed to score in each of their last four internationals for only the second time in their history, after May 1971; they have never gone five straight games without a goal.
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• Milan teenager Cisse has ‘only shown 70% of my capabilities so far’

  03-10-2026 00:32 via soccernews.com
  AC Milan teenager Alphadjo Cisse believes he has "only shown 70% of my capabilities so far" this season.
  Cisse joined Milan in February, but spent the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Catanzaro before breaking into the Rossoneri's first team this summer.
  The 19-year-old impressed in pre-season under Ruben Amorim, scoring in their victory over Manchester United before also netting in Milan's Serie A opener over Torino.
  Cisse became the youngest Italian player (19 years, 305 days) to s
  
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• Gyokeres Makes UEFA Nations League History In Sweden’s 1-1 Draw With Bosnia

  02-10-2026 23:42 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has broken the UEFA Nations League record for longest consecutive scoring run. The 28-year-old netted in Sweden’s 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday night — his sixth Nations League game in a row finding the net, dating back to October 2024. With that, Gyokeres overtakes Aleksandar Mitrovic [...]
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• Ballon d’Or: My Age Could Work Against Me –Yamal

  02-10-2026 23:35 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has admitted that his age could work against him in the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking candidly to Guardian Sport, the 19-year-old Barcelona and Spain winger expressed concern that voters might overlook his recent achievements because they assume he has plenty of time to win the award in the [...]
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• Cucurella: Spain and Real Madrid situations not comparable

  02-10-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Marc Cucurella does not believe it is fair to compare the situations of Spain and Real Madrid, with the latter in a different "process".
  Spain are flying under Luis De la Fuente, adding the World Cup to their cabinet after already winning the European Championships in 2024.
  La Roja are unbeaten in their last 40 games across all competitions (W31 D9), while their current nine-match winning run is their joint-best under De la Fuente.
  Madrid, meanwhile, are fourth in LaLiga and six points behind le
  
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• Beach Soccer AFCONQ: Senegal Tests Will Boost Sand Eagles’ Preparations for Ghana Clash — Isa

  02-10-2026 21:56 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Sand Eagles head coach, Abdullahi Isa has described the team’s two friendly matches against Senegal as a crucial test ahead of their Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifying clash with Ghana’s Black Sharks. Isa expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for inviting Senegal to Nigeria for the two-match series, [...]
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• Euromatch–NPFL Clubs Share First Tranche Of $7.5m Sponsorship Fee

  02-10-2026 21:45 via completesports.com
  
  All 20 clubs in the Euromatch–NPFL, Nigeria’s top-flight league, on Friday shared the first tranche of the title sponsorship fee in Abuja, Completesports.com reports. Dr Ayo Abdulrahman, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NPFL, confirmed that the initial sponsorship deal is worth $7.5 million over three years — $2.5 million annually — contrary to earlier [...]
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• Croatia must ‘take special care’ of Modric, says Bilic

  02-10-2026 21:32 via soccernews.com
  Slaven Bilic believes Croatia must "take special care" of Luka Modric as they prepare to face England in the Nations League.
  Croatia started their Nations League campaign with a 2-1 win over Czechia before losing 4-1 to Spain last time out.
  Modric opened the scoring in their win over Czechia, which was also the first goal of Bilic's second tenure with the national team.
  The 41-year-old was used as a late substitute against Spain, with the world champions comfortably leading at the time of his in
  
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• Pickford welcomes England competition from Trafford

  02-10-2026 20:32 via soccernews.com
  Jordan Pickford has welcomed the competition from James Trafford in the fight to be England's starting goalkeeper.
  Pickford has been England's first-choice goalkeeper since the 2018 World Cup, but Trafford has started in each of their Nations League matches during this international break.
  Trafford became the first England goalkeeper other than Pickford to start consecutive games since Nick Pope in September 2022, though the Everton shot-stopper could be back between the sticks when the Three Li
  
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• Portuguese FA Weighs Six-Month Ban After Ronaldo’s Shock Exit

  02-10-2026 20:05 via completesports.com
  The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) is facing a disciplinary dilemma after Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly walked out of the national team’s training camp following an explosive disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old forward, who has amassed a record 234 caps and 146 goals for his country, left the squad unexpectedly after being left on [...]
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• Former Man Utd midfielder Fred slams ‘piece of crap’ Ten Hag

  02-10-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Fred has called former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag "a piece of crap" for the way he managed the squad.
  Ten Hag was appointed United boss in June 2022 and went on to win the FA Cup and EFL Cup before being sacked in October 2024.
  The 56-year-old won 70 of his 128 matches in charge (D23 L35), while also losing the FA Cup final in 2022-23.
  Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, only Jose Mourinho (58.3%) and Michael Carrick (58.3%) have had a better win percentage than Ten Hag (54.7%) amo
  
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• Euromatch NPFL:Kano Pillars Brace For Sporting Lagos Showdown

  02-10-2026 19:32 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars are battle-ready for their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Seven encounter against Sporting Lagos. The Sai Masu Gida were held to a goalless draw by Enyimba at the Sani Abacha Stadium last weekend and will be looking to make home advantage count this time around. The four-time NPFL champions are unbeaten in [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: ‘We Have Learnt Our Lessons’ — Ayeni Confident Doma United Can Rebound Against Warri Wolves

  02-10-2026 19:26 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United head coach Deji Ayeni has expressed full confidence in his squad’s readiness to secure all three points as they prepare to face Warri Wolves in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture. Sitting fourth on the league table, Doma are eager to bounce back following a two-match winless run. Read Also:Doma United Seek [...]
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• Fury’s Uncle Dismisses Joshua’s Training Claims

  02-10-2026 18:55 via completesports.com
  
  Peter Fury has hit back at Anthony Joshua after the heavyweight contender claimed he had been receiving tactical advice and guidance from Tyson Fury’s estranged uncle ahead of their upcoming blockbuster clash. During a fiery press conference to promote their December bout in Cardiff, Joshua shocked onlookers by suggesting that Peter, who famously trained Tyson [...]
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• Olmo rejected Bayern twice, reveals Barcelona star’s agent

  02-10-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Dani Olmo twice rejected Bayern Munich before joining Barcelona, his agent has revealed.
  Olmo joined Barca ahead of the 2024-25 campaign and has since scored 20 goals and provided 18 assists in 96 matches for the Blaugrana.
  The Spain international has won two LaLiga titles, two Supercopas de Espana and one Copa del Rey since leaving RB Leipzig, while also winning the World Cup with La Roja this summer.
  Since the start of the 2024-25 season, Olmo has directly contributed to the sixth-most goals a
  
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• David enjoying ‘breath of fresh air’ since joining Atletico

  02-10-2026 18:32 via soccernews.com
  Jonathan David believes joining Atletico Madrid this summer has given him a "breath of fresh air".
  The 26-year-old joined Diego Simeone's side on a season-long loan from Juventus on deadline day, with Atletico reportedly having the option to make the move permanent for €25m.
  David struggled at Juve last term, scoring eight goals across 46 appearances and providing five assists, though he has enjoyed a much better start to life in LaLiga.
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• Inter and Barcelona monitor Finn Jeltsch

  02-10-2026 18:25 via soccernews.com
  According to Sky Sport Germany, Finn Jeltsch is attracting growing interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs after an impressive start to the season with VfB Stuttgart.The 20-year-old centre-back has emerged as one of the Bundesliga’s most highly rated young defenders, and his performances have not gone unnoticed. Scouts from both Inter Milan and Barcelona were present during Stuttgart’s Champions League victory over Viking Stavanger in September to watch Jeltsch in action.
  
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• Prediction: Netherlands vs Serbia

  02-10-2026 18:14 via soccernews.com
  The Netherlands will look to strengthen their position near the top of UEFA Nations League Group A2 when they welcome Serbia on Sunday evening.
  Xavi’s side have made a solid start to the campaign and currently sit second in the section with five points from their opening three matches, while Serbia are still searching for their first point after suffering three consecutive defeats.
  Verdict: Total home goals over 2.5
  Best odds: 7/10
  Bookmaker: 22bet
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• Doma United Seek Return To Winning Ways In Home Clash With Warri Wolves

  02-10-2026 18:02 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United will be looking to end their three-game winless run when they welcome Warri Wolves to the Pantami Stadium, Gombe for their EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 clash on Sunday, completesport.com reports. The club started the season like a house on fire with three straight wins to go top of the [...]
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• ‘Not My Problem’ — Mancini Breaks Silence On Man City’s Financial Scandal

  02-10-2026 17:33 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester City manager and current Italy coach Roberto Mancini says he is unconcerned about being implicated in the financial rule-breaking scandal engulfing the English club, which on Friday said it was appealing the verdict. In his latest comments on the issue, Mancini said: “It’s not a problem that concerns me” — despite appearing to [...]
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• Super Eagles Arrive In Moscow Ahead Of Russia Friendly

  02-10-2026 17:18 via completesports.com
  The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Moscow ahead of their international friendly against Russia. According to the team’s officer , Promise Efoghe, the Nigerian contingent arrived in the Russian capital on Friday afternoon. Éric Chelle’s side will take on Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium next Tuesday. The encounter will be only the [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Didn’t Plan, Prepare For Guinea-Bissau Game — Akuneto

  02-10-2026 16:25 via completesports.com
  
  Chukwuma Akuneto, Manchester City U-17s Head Coach, has posited that a lack of planning and preparation were the reasons the Super Eagles lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L Matchday 2 game in Bissau, Completesports.com reports. Akuneto also believes that the embarrassing performance and defeat in Bissau have [...]
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• Agent: Premier League’s Intense Style Made Kayode Join Brentford

  02-10-2026 16:11 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Kayode’s agent, Claudio Vigorelli, has opened up about the tactical and physical motivations behind the full-back’s decision to leave Fiorentina for Premier League side Brentford. After initially arriving in West London on loan before completing a permanent transfer, Kayode has firmly established himself as a key figure for the Bees and recently broke into [...]
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• Super Eagles Reshuffle Squad Ahead Of Russia Friendly

  02-10-2026 15:23 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has made two changes to his squad ahead of the international friendly against Russia. France-based midfielder John Otomewo and defender Vince Osuji have been called up as replacements for captain Wilfred Ndidi and Akpe Victory. Otomewo joined French Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims this summer from Israeli Premier [...]
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• Arsenal Winger Tzolis Ruled Out For Three Weeks After Hamstring Injury

  02-10-2026 14:54 via completesports.com
  Arsenal have received clarity on Christos Tzolis’ injury, with the Greek winger set to be sidelined for three weeks after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty. Tzolis, 24, was forced off after just 18 minutes during Greece’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in the Nations League on Thursday night. The summer signing from [...]
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• Spanish Club Line Up Move For Onyemeachi

  02-10-2026 13:16 via completesports.com
  
  Spanish side Real Betis are reportedly interested in signing Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemeachi. The Nigeria international was linked with a move away from the Greek club last summer, but Olympiacos decided against selling the left-back at the time. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Olympiacos are now open to selling Onyemeachi, although they are expected [...]
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• Multiplace Hyperbaric Chambers vs Monoplace Chambers: Which Is More Effective For Rehabilitation?

  02-10-2026 11:13 via completesports.com
  
  When considering hyperbaric therapy for rehabilitation, choosing between multiplace and monoplace chambers is crucial for achieving optimal outcomes. Agencies involved in healthcare management often need to understand the nuances of these chambers to provide informed recommendations to their clients. This article will explore the features, applications, and effectiveness of Multiplace Hyperbaric Chambers compared to monoplace [...]
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• Google Spam Policy: What Sports Clubs And Athletes Need To Know

  02-10-2026 10:34 via completesports.com
  
  A club’s online reputation is built on more than match results. Supporters look for fixtures, ticket information and reliable updates, while sponsors want to know that a team can reach an audience. Search visibility can help connect all three. But the Google spam policy matters to sports organisations: shortcuts designed to manipulate rankings can put [...]
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