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• Ten Hag not ruling out future management return but not expecting Netherlands call

  19-06-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Erik ten Hag is not ruling out a return to coaching at some point, but he does not expect to be offered the Netherlands job in the near future.
  Ten Hag is currently the technical director at FC Twente, the club where he started and ended his playing career.
  He has been out of management since being sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after just three games at the start of the 2025-26 season, and has a contract through to June 2028 with Twente.
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• Havertz Hits Back At Lineker’s Germany Criticism Ahead Paraguay Clash

  29-06-2026 15:22 via completesports.com
  
  Kai Havertz has reportedly responded to Gary Lineker’s claims of the current German side being one of the weakest in the nation’s history. Lineker, who won the golden boot in the 1986 World Cup was critical of Germany when he was discussing their prospects of winning this year’s Mundial. Lineker Blasts Germany Squad The former [...]
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• How Mbappe, Haaland, Messi And Kane Rose To Each Other’s Levels At The World Cup

  29-06-2026 15:11 via completesports.com
  
  The opening round of group games at the 2026 World Cup took a while to catch fire, with several of the favourites stuttering before they found their feet. Then the biggest names took over, one after another, each matching the last. Anyone who backed the stars early would have been rewarded inside the space of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Williams Laments Bafana Bafana’s Lack Of Clinical Edge

  29-06-2026 14:41 via completesports.com
  
  Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams believes South Africa’s failure to convert their chances proved costly in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 defeat against Canada, reports Comppletesports.com. Hugo Broos’ side exited the competition in the Round of 32 following a slim 1-0 defeat to Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Stephen [...]
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• NBBF Unveils D’Tigers 12-Man Squad For FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers

  29-06-2026 14:29 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has released the 12-man D’Tigers squad that will represent Nigeria at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers (Window 3) which will take place in Luanda, Angola, from July 2–5, 2026. The qualifiers will be new Head Coach David Fizdale’s first task since being appointed as the handler of [...]
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• The Teams That Shocked Everyone At The 2026 World Cup

  29-06-2026 13:25 via completesports.com
  
  Spain held by Cape Verde, Uruguay pushed to a draw, and Norway outplayed expectations – the 2026 World Cup has already flipped predictions upside down. The expanded 48-team format specifically benefits well-organized, defensively compact sides from outside traditional football powers, especially African underdogs who have shown they can compete with elite nations. Instead, it has [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Broos Reflects Proudly On South Africa’s Campaign

  29-06-2026 10:42 via completesports.com
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has said his players can be proud of their performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Bafana Bafana bowed out of the competition following a heart-breaking stoppage time 1-0 defeat to co-hosts Canada in a Round of 32 encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. Broos [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Must Deliver Perfect Performance To Beat France –Gyokeres

  29-06-2026 09:56 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres has disclosed that the team must deliver an almost perfect defensive performance to upset heavy favourites France in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. Sweden reached the knockout stage by finishing third in Group F. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Sweden Capable Of Beating France –Larsson Speaking from the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Korea President Demands Investigation After National Team’s Group Stage Exit

  29-06-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  
  South Korea president, Lee Jae Myung, has officially called for a formal inquiry into the team’s failing performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team had hoped they could still go through to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but that hope was quashed on Saturday. The early exit [...]
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• Argentine Footballer’s Wife, Two Children Found Dead After Venezuela Earthquakes

  29-06-2026 08:11 via completesports.com
  
  An Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo who features for a Venezuelan second division team has lost his wife and two children after last week’s earthquakes, the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century, CNN reports. Trejo, who plays for Club Sport Marítimo La Guaira, had spent much of the last three days combing through [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Jordaan Commends Bafana Bafana Despite Round Of 32 Exit

  29-06-2026 08:01 via completesports.com
  
  SAFA president Danny Jordaan has said Bafana Bafana can be proud of their performance despite the disappointing defeat to Canada, Completesports.com reports. Hugo Broos’ side bowed out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a heart-breaking stoppage time 1-0 defeat to tournament co-hosts Canada in a Round of 32 match played at the Los Angeles [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Brazil Must Treat Japan With Utmost Respect –Marquinhos

  29-06-2026 07:53 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil captain Marquinhos has warned his team to treat Japan with the utmost respect in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. Speaking in the official pre-match press conference in Houston, he stated that the group stage is over and that a new tournament begins, specifically citing Japan’s historic 3-2 friendly victory over [...]
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• Broos Blames South Africa’s World Cup 2026 Exit To Lack Of Speed, Power

  29-06-2026 00:39 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed disappointment after their 1-0 round of 32 loss to Canada at the FIFA World Cup 2026. With both sides making their first-ever appearance in the knockout phase, the game appeared to be heading for extra time before Eustaquio broke South African hearts with a clinical hit from [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Eustaquio Reflects On Heroics In Canada’s Win Over South Africa

  29-06-2026 00:02 via completesports.com
  Stephen Eustaquio has reflected on his stunning match-winning goal in Canada’s hard-earned victory over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Completesports.com reports. The co-hosts booked their place in the Round of 16 after edging Hugo Broos’ side 1-0 at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday night Eustaquio fired home the decisive goal in the second minute of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Canada’s Late Winner Sends South Africa Packing

  28-06-2026 23:27 via completesports.com
  
  A late second-half goal from Stephen Eustáquio earned Canada a 1-0 win against South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32, sending Les Rouges through to the next round, CNN reports. It’s the first knockout round victory in Canadian history as they became the first World Cup co-host to play [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Belgium Possess The Quality To Overcome Senegal –Debast

  28-06-2026 21:39 via completesports.com
  Belgium defender Zeno Debast has disclosed that the Red Devils are prepared for a tricky Round of 32 clash against Senegal. The unexpected matchup in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage takes place on Wednesday, July 1, in Seattle. Read Also:World Cup 2026: It’s Disappointing –Thomas-Asante Reacts After Ghana’s Loss To Croatia Following a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Capable Of Beating France –Larsson

  28-06-2026 20:39 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden legend and assistant coach Sebastian Larsson believes his side can cause an upset against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 in New Jersey on Tuesday.  Despite entering the knockout fixture as heavy underdogs, the former midfielder is backing manager Graham Potter’s squad to deliver a giant-killing performance against the tournament [...]
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• South Africa Vs Canada Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Round of 32)

  28-06-2026 20:30 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and Les Rouges (The Reds) of Canada at the Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), California, USA.
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• World Cup 2026: Step Up Your Game In Knockout Stages –Tuchel Tells England Players

  28-06-2026 20:00 via completesports.com
  
  England head coach Thomas Tuchel has confidently declared that his squad will step up for the bigger challenges as the team enter the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After topping Group L, England is preparing to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the Atlanta round of 32. Read Also:World Cup [...]
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• Done Deal: Nigerian-Born Winger Joins Dutch Club FC Utrecht

  28-06-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  
  Dutch club FC Utrecht have announced the signing of Emmanuel Chigozie Owen on a permanent transfer, Completesports.com reports. Owen, who joined FC Utrecht from Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen penned a four-year contract. Several clubs showed interest in the striker, but he ultimately opted for FC Utrecht’s project and long-term plans. Read Also:Nigerian Defender Set To [...]
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• Klopp: Iraola Needs Luck To Be Successful At Liverpool

  28-06-2026 19:36 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has backed Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield but admitted the newly appointed Red boss will need some good fortune along the way. Speaking on the managerial transition, Klopp noted that for a project of this scale to work long-term, everything has to click, and luck is required to sustain [...]
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• Trabzonspor Plot Move For Super Eagles Winger

  28-06-2026 18:34 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor are weighing up a move for Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze, Completesports.com reports. Chukwueze returned to the San Siro this summer after spending the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Premier League side Fulham. The Cottagers decided against activating the option to make the move permanent despite the Nigerian enjoying a fairly productive spell in [...]
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• World Cup 2026: African Teams Prove Worthy Ambassadors But Must Improve Tactically To Match France, Others — Akuneto

  28-06-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigeria international and current Manchester City U-17 head coach, Chuks Akuneto, has described Africa’s representatives at the ongoing  2026 World Cup as worthy ambassadors of the continent, saying their performances have demonstrated the immense talent available across Africa, Completesports.com reports. Akuneto spoke exclusively to Completesports.com from his base in the United Kingdom on Saturday [...]
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• Nigerian Defender Set To Leave Udinese

  28-06-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  
  Kingsley Ehizibue is on the verge of leaving Serie A club Udinese after contract renewal talks reportedly hit a deadlock. Udinese had hoped to tie the versatile full-back down to a new deal that would keep him at the club until 2028. However, according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, negotiations have stalled and an agreement now [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Why I’m Supporting Ghana —Balotelli

  28-06-2026 16:14 via completesports.com
  
  Former Italy International Mario Balotelli has explained why he is supporting Black Stars of Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana progressed into the round of 32 after finishing as one of the third best placed teams in a group that had England, Croatia and Panama. After edging out Panama 1-0 in their opening [...]
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• Kane Is The Best England Player Of All Time —Bellingham

  28-06-2026 15:47 via completesports.com
  
  Jude Bellingham described team-mate Harry Kane as the “best England player of all time” after the Bayern Munich striker became his country’s record goal scorer at World Cups, Yahoo Sports reports. Bellingham crossed for Kane to head in England’s second in their 2-0 win over Panama as Thomas Tuchel’s side progressed to the knockout stage [...]
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• Oluwafemiayo Named Team Nigeria Captain For 2026 Commonwealth Games

  28-06-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  Team Nigeria has announced multiple Paralympic and world champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, as the captain of the nation’s contingent to the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Completesports.com reports. The decision reflects the team’s deliberate commitment to appointing a leader whose achievements, professionalism and exemplary character embody the values of Nigerian sport. Oluwafemiayo Merits Team [...]
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• Arsenal Are Two Signings Away From Dominating Premier League For Next Three Years —Terry

  28-06-2026 13:16 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea legend John Terry has said that Arsenal are one or two signings from dominating the Premier League title in the next two to three years. Arsenal ended a long wait to be crowned Premier League champions after beating Manchester City to the title last season. Following their league success, the Gunners have been linked [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Desabre Lauds DR Congo’s Performance In Uzbekistan Victory

  28-06-2026 12:17 via completesports.com
  Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastian Desabre has praised his team’s performance in the victory over Uzbekistan, Completesports.com reports. The Leopards rallied to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their Group K clash at the Atlanta Stadium on Sunday. Uzbekistan took the lead through Eldor Shomurodov in the 10th minute. Yoane Wissa DR Congo level from [...]
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• Uzbekistan’s World Cup exit was ‘brutal’, says Cannavaro

  28-06-2026 09:33 via soccernews.com
  Fabio Cannavaro described Uzbekistan's elimination from the World Cup as "brutal" after they failed to win any of their group games in North America. 
  Uzbekistan, making their debut at the World Cup, finished their Group K campaign with three defeats from three games, while also conceding 11 times and scoring twice. 
  Following defeats to both Colombia and Portugal, Uzbekistan's elimination was already confirmed ahead of facing DR Congo in their final group game at Atlanta Stadium.
  
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