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• Teenage phenom Moultrie files lawsuit against NWSL for right to play in league

  05-05-2021 17:40
  
  The teenager's lawyers alleged that the league is in violation of the law by only allowing players 18 and older
  
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• Man City Close In On Historic EPL Title After 2-0 Win At Spurs

  14-05-2024 23:28 via completesports.com
  Manchester City are on the verge of an historic Premier League title win after Erling Haaland's brace secured a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night.
  The win saw City move two points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the table with one game left to play.
  Arsenal needed their city rivals to avoid defeat against Spurs to stand a chance of landing a first league title since 2004.
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• All Nigerian Coaches Should Support Finidi To Succeed As Super Eagles Coach –Ikhana

  14-05-2024 23:12 via completesports.com
  Onetime Africa Coach of the Year, Kadiri Ikhana, has commended the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for appointing an indigenous coach to handle Super Eagles and urges all Nigerian coaches to support Finidi George to succeed, Completesports.com reports.
  Speaking exclusively with Completesports.com, Ikhana reiterated that Finidi George deserved the appointment having assisted former Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro for about 20 months, positing that he is the best man for the job.
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• Hojlund Will Improve At Man United  –Ten Hag

  14-05-2024 23:11 via completesports.com
  Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he's confident Rasmus Hojlund will develop at Old Trafford.
  Recall that there's been claims of teammates losing confidence in the centre-forward.
   
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  Speaking ahead of tomorrow's game against Newcastle, Ten Hag stated that Hojlund struggled for his first Premier League goal, but he showed strong character.
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• WAFU Cup: Manu Garba Upbeat Golden Eaglets Will Win Title Again

  14-05-2024 21:08 via completesports.com
  
  The Confederation of African Football on Tuesday declared that all 20 players presented by Nigeria for the WAFU B U17 Championship starting in Accra, Ghana on Wednesday have passed the examination in flying colours.
  The declaration of eligibility of all the 20 players is testimony that the tests conducted on the players by the Nigeria Football Federation before the team’s departure were perfect, and sets the tone for the country to have a full squad to defend the title she won last year,
  
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• Hayes enjoying tense WSL tile race as Chelsea stint winds down

  14-05-2024 20:44 via soccernews.com
  Emma Hayes is determined to enjoy the thrill of a title race going to the wire in her final days as Chelsea boss. Following their defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, Chelsea’s hopes of winning a trophy to mark Hayes’ final season in charge looked slim heading into the run-in of the WSL season. […]
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• Ighalo Reveals Biggest Career Highlight

  14-05-2024 20:36 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo has revealed that playing for Manchester United remains the biggest highpoint of his career.
  Ighalo joined United on loan from Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in January 2020.
  The loan was laterextended until January 2021.
  The 34-year-old wasthe first Nigerian player, and the seventh African, to join the Premier League giants.
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• LASU Ready To Host Best Africa University Games — Olatunji-Bello

  14-05-2024 20:19 via completesports.com
  
  The vice-chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU) Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello has promised that the school will host the besttournament in the history of the Africa University Games.
  LASU will co-host the 11th edition of the FASU Games with University of Lagos (UNILAG).
  It is the second time Nigeria will be hosting Games since its inception in 1974.
  Over 100 universities from different African countries will participate in the games.
  3,500 athletes will compete for honours in 15
  
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• Barcelona Star Set To Receive 2020 Ballon d’Or Award

  14-05-2024 20:17 via completesports.com
  Barcelona Polish striker Robert Lewandowski could be handed the 2020 Ballon d’Or award.
  Lewandowski was the favourite to win the 2020 edition, however, the award was later scrapped due to the COVID pandemic.Robert Lewandowski with the Champions League trophy after helping Bayern beat PSG in the final in 2020.
  The two-time FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year winner, fired Bayern Munich to the Treble, including the Champions League final victory over Paris Saint-Germain.
  He scored 55 goa
  
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• Milan striker Giroud to join LAFC

  14-05-2024 19:59 via soccernews.com
  Olivier Giroud will join Los Angeles FC once his contract with Milan expires. It was confirmed on Monday that Giroud would be leaving Milan to head to Major League Soccer. And LAFC have now been revealed as the 37-year-old former Arsenal and Chelsea striker’s destination. Giroud has signed a one-year deal with LAFC, with the […]
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• Mbappe Destined To Be In Real Madrid –La Liga President

  14-05-2024 19:52 via completesports.com
  
  LaLiga president Javier Tebas has revealed that PSG star Kylian Mbappe has been destined to join Real Madrid.
  While confirming he will leave PSG this summer, Mbappe has so far refused to announce his destination.
  But Tebas told Olé that Mbappe's potential arrival does not guarantee trophies.
   
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• Nnadozie Celebrates French Women’s League Best Goalkeeper Award

  14-05-2024 19:34 via completesports.com
  
  Chiamaka Nnadozie is full of excitement after winningthe National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) best women's Goalkeeperof the Season award.
  Nnadozie was announced winner of the award on Monday night.
  The Paris FC shot stopper beat Olympic Lyon'sChristiane Endler, Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of Paris SG, FC Fleury’s Chloe N’Gazi and Kinga Szemik of Stade de Reims to the individual accolade.Read Also:2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Must Be Ready For ToughBattle Against Bafana — Ikpeb
  
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• Philadelphia Union v New York City FC: Cushing salutes togetherness of in-form NYCFC

  14-05-2024 19:17 via soccernews.com
  Nick Cushing hailed the togetherness demonstrated by New York City FC as they look to continue their impressive form against a struggling Philadelphia Union. The Boys in Blue endured a poor start to the MLS season – losing four of their opening five matches – but have tasted defeat just once in their last seven. […]
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• I’ll Never Make Fun Of Spurs Again If They Don’t Lose To Man City –Ozil

  14-05-2024 18:31 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal midfield star Mesut Ozil has promised never to make fun of Tottenham Hotspur again if they avoid defeat against Manchester City. Spurs will host title hopefuls City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night in both team’s game in hand. City, on 85 points, are currently second in the league table behind […]
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• Ten Hag reveals Martinez could return when Man Utd host Newcastle

  14-05-2024 18:26 via soccernews.com
  Erik ten Hag says Lisandro Martinez could make his first Manchester United appearance since March when the Red Devils host Newcastle United on Wednesday. Having made just 11 appearances during an injury-hit season, the Argentina international is set to return from a calf problem that has kept him sidelined since his most recent outing in […]
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• “I’ll have a think” – Everton captain Seamus Coleman happy to have been offered new contract (Video)

  14-05-2024 18:05 via soccernews.com
  
  Over his 15-year spell at Everton, Seamus Coleman has represented the Toffees on 421 occasions, scoring 28 goals and providing 29 assists from his position on the right defensive flank. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, the 35-year-old Ireland international says he’ll consider Everton’s offer of a new deal. “I’m happy […]
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• 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles Must Be Ready For Tough Battle Against Bafana — Ikpeba

  14-05-2024 17:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former international Victor Ikpeba has warned that the Super Eagles must be ready for a difficult test against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
  The three-time African champions will host Hugo Broos' side in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday three encounter on Friday, June 7.
  The encounter is slated for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
  The Super Eagles are yet to record a winthe qualifiers, with two draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
  Ikpeba insisted that they must beat at
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface celebrates 50-game unbeaten run (Video)

  14-05-2024 17:57 via soccernews.com
  
  By thrashing Bochum away on Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen have become the first club in the history of Europe’s top five leagues to play 50 games in all competitions without a single defeat. Victor Boniface, who scored from the spot against Bochum in the last moments of the first half, was obviously very inspired to celebrate […]
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• Varane Set To Depart Man United At The End Of Season

  14-05-2024 17:55 via completesports.com
  Raphael Varane has announced his decision to leave Manchester United at the end of the 2023/24 season upon the expiration of his contract.
  Varane, 31, joined United in 2021 but has found it difficult to maintain the level of the impressive form he displayed during his trophy-filled, ten-year spell at Real Madrid.
  Varane has made just 93 appearances in his three seasons at United with injuries, being a factor which restricted him.
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• Sergio Ramos set for MLS switch

  14-05-2024 17:42 via soccernews.com
  
  According to The Athletic, MLS expansion club San Diego FC are in advanced talks to sign Spanish veteran defender Sergio Ramos on a free transfer when his contract with Sevilla expires at the end of the season. Apparently, the 38-year-old centre-back is not expected to renew his commitment to Sevilla. However, though the negotiations are […]
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• Koulibaly Invests In Former French League, Cup Champions

  14-05-2024 17:37 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has invested into French club side, Sedan Ardennes.
  Formed in 1919, Sedan currently feature in the French eight division.
  The club found themselves in the lower division due to financial issues which resulted in sanctions.
  It won the French Ligue 2 title in 1955 and are two times French Cup winners (1956 and 1961).
  Also, Sedan was crowned champions of the French Super Cup in 1956.
  Koulibaly has now joined other African stars who have bought stakes in football c
  
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• It Will Be Tough To Win Fourth Straight EPL Title  –Guardiola

  14-05-2024 17:13 via completesports.com
  Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has revealed that it will be tough for the Citizens to claim a fourth straight Premier League title.
  He stated this ahead of tonight's clash against Tottenham, a game that could decide Manchester City's title fate.
  In a news conference, Guardiola said that the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, and Arsene Wenger failed to win the title four times in a row.
   
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• Chippa United Goalkeeper Coach Reveals Nwabali’s Dream Club

  14-05-2024 17:10 via completesports.com
  
  Chippa United goalkeeper coach, Sean Louw, has revealed that Super Eagles first choiceStanley Nwabali’s big goal before the 2023 African Cup of Nations was to join Kaizer Chiefs.
  Nwabali, who played a key role in helping the Eagles reach the final of the AFCON has been the subject of interest from overseas teams.But Louw reveals before the AFCON, all Nwabali spoke about was a move to Kaiser Chiefs.
  "Like I saidto you, between you and me his childhood dream was to always play for Kaizer Ch
  
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• PSG warming up for Coupe de France final

  14-05-2024 16:46 via soccernews.com
  Paris Saint-Germain will use their final Ligue 1 matches of the season to prepare for the Coupe de France final, so says Luis Enrique. PSG were beaten at home by Nice early in the season, and are away to the same opposition on Wednesday for their penultimate league game. Having sealed the Ligue 1 title, […]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Olowookere Optimistic Flamingos Will Beat Burkina Faso To Final Round Ticket

  14-05-2024 16:10 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, are back in the country following their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Burkina Faso’s U17 girls in Bamako, Mali on Saturday that ended in a 1-1 draw.
  Head Coach Bankole Olowookere said on arrival in Abuja on Tuesday that the support of Nigerians based in Bamako helped put the Flamingos in the spirit during the first leg, and the tactician is calling on Nigerians based in Abuja and environs to storm the MKO Abiola National St
  
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• Orlando´s Pareja planning tweaks for rematch with Messi and Miami

  14-05-2024 16:09 via soccernews.com
  Oscar Pareja accepts Orlando City need to tweak their approach ahead of Wednesday’s rematch with Florida rivals Inter Miami, who thrashed them 5-0 when the teams last met in early March. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored two goals apiece as Miami crushed Orlando in their third game of the season in Fort Lauderdale, one […]
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• Online Sports Gambling in Malaysia: A Guide to the Best Sites 2024

  14-05-2024 16:06 via completesports.com
  
  Online Sports gambling in Malaysia has become increasingly popular in 2024. With the rapid advancement of technology and the growing interest in various sports, more Malaysians are turning to online platforms for their betting needs. In this review, we focus on the top online gambling sites in Malaysia, examining their features, reliability, and overall user experience. Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate the best options available for online gambling in Malaysia. From bonuses and pr
  
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• Online Football Betting in Malaysia: A Guide to the Best Sites 2024

  14-05-2024 16:06 via completesports.com
  
  Online gambling in Malaysia has become increasingly popular, especially when it comes to sports betting. With the rapid advancement of technology and the growing interest in various sports, more Malaysians are turning to online platforms for their betting needs. In this review, we focus on the top online gambling sites in Malaysia, examining their features, reliability, and overall user experience. Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate the best options available for online gambling in
  
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• Spurs Fans Would Rather Miss Out On UCL Qualification Than Help Arsenal Win EPL Title

  14-05-2024 15:54 via completesports.com
  Former France international William Gallas has said Tottenham Hotspur fans would rather see their team miss out on Champions League qualification next season than watch Arsenal win the Premier League title.
  Arsenal currently top the league table and are just one point ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand.
  City will play their game in hand against Spurs today (Tuesday) and defeat for them will put Arsenal in the driving seat, going into the final day of the season on Sunday.
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• Departing Mbappe backs Dembele to become Ligue 1´s best

  14-05-2024 15:30 via soccernews.com
  Kylian Mbappe backed Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Ousmane Dembele to fill his boots when he exits the club, after winning his fifth successive Ligue 1 Player of the Year award. The France captain announced last week he will leave the Ligue 1 champions at the end of this season after seven years at the Parc des […]
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