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• UEL: Lookman Scores, Provides Assist As Atalanta Beat Marseille To Reach First European Cup Final

  09-05-2024 23:12 via completesports.com
  Ademola Lookman scored and provided an assist as Atalanta defeated Olympique Marseille 3-0 to reach the Europa League final on Thursday.
  Atalanta progressed 4-1 on aggregate after the first leg ended 1-1 in France.
  It is the first time Atalanta will qualify for the final of a UEFA club competition in their history.
  Lookman opened the scoring in the 30th minute before providing the assist for Matteo Ruggeri to make it 2-0.Also Read: Stanley Eguma Sacked AsRivers United Coach
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• 2026 WCQ: 15 Super Eagles Players Train, Eight Still Expected

  02-06-2024 23:05 via completesports.com
  
  Fifteen Super Eagles players were involved in training in Uyo on Sunday in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
  This was revealed by the new Eagles Media Officer Promise Efoghe.
  The Eagles will host South Africa inside the Godswill Akpabio stadium on Friday 7, June 2024 in their third Group C game.
  On 10 June, the team will travel to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to take on Benin Republic on matchday four.
  According to the Media Office
  
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• Den Berg: I Don’t Want My Future To Be Hindered At Liverpool

  02-06-2024 22:20 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg has urged the Reds to allow him to leave Anfield if he can't be guaranteed regular playing time.
  After a year away on loan with Mainz, the Dutch defender is ready to be sold this summer. 
  However, he's upset with suggestions Liverpool will only sell for £20m or more.
  Speaking with De Telegraaf, Den Berg stated that he enjoyed playing against Harry Kane, Stuttgart, Leipzig, and Leverkusen in the Bundesliga during his loan spell with Mainz.
   
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• Den Berg: I Don’t Want My Future To Be Hinder At Liverpool

  02-06-2024 22:20 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg has urged the Reds to allow him to leave Anfield if he can't be guaranteed regular playing time.
  After a year away on loan with Mainz, the Dutch defender is ready to be sold this summer. 
  However, he's upset with suggestions Liverpool will only sell for £20m or more.
  Speaking with De Telegraaf, Den Berg stated that he enjoyed playing against Harry Kane, Stuttgart, Leipzig, and Leverkusen in the Bundesliga during his loan spell with Mainz.
   
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• Serie A: Lookman On Target In Atalanta’s Defeat To Fiorentina

  02-06-2024 21:36 via completesports.com
  
  Ademola Lookman was on target andprovided an assist as Atalanta fell to a 3-2 defeat against Fiorentina on Sunday.
  Andrea Belotti gave Fiorentina the lead on six minutes.Belotti steered the ball into the net with a diving header from inside the box.
  Atalanta immediatelythrough Lookman.
  The Nigerian received a perfectly timed through ball from Charles De Ketelaere and beat the debutant Tommaso Martinelli with a chip finish.
  The visitors were back in front again in the 19th minute through Nico Go
  
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• I Want To Help Improve Turkish Super Lig –Mourinho

  02-06-2024 21:19 via completesports.com
  New Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho has said he wants to help improve the Turkish Super Lig.
  Mourinho was unveiled the new coach at Fenerbahce in front of thousands of ecstatic supporters on Sunday.
  The Portuguese signed his contract at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Sunday afternoon as fans chanted and cheered his name in the stands.
  Also Read: Crouch: I Never Question Lookman’s Decision To Represent Eagles
  Speaking after the contract signing ceremony, Mourinho said:"I want to work for Tu
  
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• NPFL: Enyimba Thrash Rivers United, Rangers Hold Sporting Lagos

  02-06-2024 20:34 via completesports.com
  
  Holders Enyimba maintained their push for a successful title defence following a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Rivers United.
  Rivers United struck first through Andy Okpe on 14 minutes.
  The hosts fought back with Chijioke Mbaoma and Elijah Akanni scoring a brace each.
  Rangers maintained top spot on the table courtesy of a 0-0 draw against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
  Gombe United were relegated to the Nigeria National League after going down to a 2-0 home defeat agains
  
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• Bellingham Deserves Ballon d’Or –Del Piero

  02-06-2024 20:08 via completesports.com
  Juventus great Alex del Piero believes Real Madrid star, Jude Bellingham deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or award.
  Recall that the England international played a key role as Real Madrid defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in last night's Champions League final.
  Reacting after the game, Del Piero told Sky Italia that Bellingham has done enough to win the award.
  “I hope that the Ballon d'Or is tied not only to the victories and defeats of a player, but to his real efficacy within the team, how
  
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• OFFICIAL: Mourinho Becomes Osayi-Samuel’s Coach At Fenerbahce

  02-06-2024 19:51 via completesports.com
  Jose Mourinho has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
  The Portuguese, whose appointment was confirmed by Fenerbahce on their X handle, is now the coach of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel.
  Mourinho, who met the club fans on Sunday, signed the official contract with the Yellow Canaries in front of the fans at Ulker Stadium.
  He then signed a Fenerbahce jersey with several fans selected from the crowd.
  Addressing the fans, Mourinho said: "First of
  
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• Crouch: I Never Question Lookman’s Decision To Represent Eagles

  02-06-2024 19:38 via completesports.com
  
  Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has debunked reports circulating in the media that he questioned Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman's decision to represent Nigeria.
  Recall that the Nigerian international pledged allegiance to play for the Super Eagles after representing England at underage levels.
   
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  It was alleged that Crouch was quoted as having questioned Lookman's decision to represent Nigeria after his brilliant performance ag
  
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• Postecoglou Never Wanted Me At Spurs –Lloris

  02-06-2024 17:27 via completesports.com
  LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has expressed dissatisfaction with the way he was treated by Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.
  Recall that the former Spurs captain left for Los Angeles midway through last season after he was informed by Postecoglou that he won't be part of his plans.
  In a chat with Le Parisien, Lloris said that he was unhappy with his decision.
  "It was a combination of several factors: the team was lacking results and the coach [Antonio Conte], was under pressure, was losing patience.
  
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• Modric Agrees New One-Year Contract At Madrid

  02-06-2024 17:25 via completesports.com
  Luka Modrić will return to Los Blancos for the 2024-25 season after agreeing a new one-year deal.
  According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Modric has accepted a lower salary as part of his new deal after taking on more of a secondary role at the club this season.
  The 38-year-old was called upon as a substitute during Real Madrid's 2-0 triumph over Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in the Champions League final, winning his sixth UCL title in the process.
  Teammates Toni Kroos, Dani Carvaja
  
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• Manchester United Lead Michael Olise Race

  02-06-2024 17:18 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United are favourites to sign Michael Olise should the winger leave Crystal Palace this summer.
  According to ESPN, Olise has a release clause in his contract that becomes active at the end of the season.
  The Red Devils have Identified Olise as a key target in their summer rebuild.
  The release clause in his contract is around £50 to £60m.
  United are at the head of the queue to sign Olise and are not deterred by being unable to offer Champions League football next season.
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• Don’t Leave Real Madrid –Mijatovic Warns Rodrygo

  02-06-2024 16:45 via completesports.com
  
  Former Real Madrid GM Pedja Mijatovic has advised Rodrygo not to leave the team this summer.
  Mijatovicz who said he regretted leaving the club to join Fiorentina, told TribalFootball that the Brazilian should not make that same mistake.
  “I was wrong to leave Real Madrid for Fiorentina.
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  "Florence is a beautiful city, but two weeks later I regretted leaving. For everything, the locker room, training ground, the stadium.
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• Wilder No Longer A Threat To Joshua –Hearn

  02-06-2024 15:59 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn has revealed that Deontay Wilder is no longer a big threat to Joshua after losing to Zhilei Zhang in Riyadh.
  Recall that in the early hours of Sunday, Zhang knocked out Wilder in the fifth round.The Bronze Bomber could only stumble to his feet and the referee promptly stopped the bout in Saudi Arabia to hand Zhang victory.
   
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• 2023 WWCQ: 15 Players Hit Super Eagles Camp

  02-06-2024 15:09 via completesports.com
  
  15 players are currently in the Super Eagles camp in Uyoahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
  Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi and Stanley Nwabali are among the players in camp.
  Others are;Olorunleke Ojo, Ibrahim Olawoyin, Benjamin Tanimu, Chidozie Awaziem, Sodiq Ismail, Kenneth Igboke, Alhassan Yusuf, Raphael Onyedika andFisayo Dele -Bashiru.
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• Adarabioyo To Undergo Chelsea Medical Next Week

  02-06-2024 13:50 via completesports.com
  
  Tosin Adarabioyo will undergo medical next week ahead of his impending move to Chelsea.
  Adarabioyo, according to reports has agreed personal terms with Chelsea and will sign a long-term contract.
  The 26-year-old is leaving Fulham after failing to sign acontract extension with the Whites.
  The Nigerian-born defender spent three seasons at the Craven Cottage.
  Read Also:Barcelona Congratulate Rivals Madrid On Securing 15th UCL Title
  Newcastle United were in also in talks with the tall defender but
  
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• Barcelona Congratulate Rivals Madrid On Securing 15th UCL Title

  02-06-2024 09:35 via completesports.com
  Barcelona have sent congratulatory message to LaLiga rivals Real Madrid after they overcame Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's UEFA Champions League.
  Madrid landed a record-extending 15th title thanks to a 2-0 win against the Bundesliga giants.
  Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior were the heroes for Carlo Ancelotti's men as their second half goals secured the hard-fought win.
  Carvajal broke the deadlock on 74 minutes off a corner kick from Toni Kroos before Vinicius added the second goal with less t
  
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• Vinicius Makes UEFA Champions League Final Record

  02-06-2024 09:19 via completesports.com
  Vinicius Junior created a new record in UEFA Champions League final after helping Real Madrid overcome Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Saturday.
  Goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius sealed the win for the newly crowned LaLiga champions.
  The Spanish defender opened the scoring on 74 minutes after heading home Toni Kroos'corner kick.
  Vinicius then sealed it on 83 minutes as he slotted home after receiving a pass from Jude Bellingham.
  Following his goal against Dortmund, Vinicius has become the first ev
  
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• I Overcome My Injury Worries To Win UCL Title With Real Madrid –Militao

  02-06-2024 08:28 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has expressed delight to be part of the team's Champions League success despite struggling with injuries.
  Militao, who came on as a substitute for Rodrygo in the 90th minute, told the club's official website that it was a special moment for him because of the injuries and difficulties he had experienced.
   
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• NPFL: Enyimba’s Ekwutoziam Targets Maximum Points Against Rivers United

  02-06-2024 07:28 via completesports.com
  Enyimba midfielder Eze Ekwutoziam is confident the title holderswill grab the maximum points at stake against Rivers United in Aba on Sunday (today).
  A win against the Port Harcourt club couldsee Enyimba move within one point of leaders Rangers.
  Matches between the two immediate past league champions are usually keenly-contested .Rivers United defeated Enyimba 2-0 in Port Harcourt in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign.Ekwutozian claimed the Abia giants are physically and mentally ready
  
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• Adepoju Congratulates Real Madrid For Winning 15th UCL Title

  02-06-2024 07:06 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has felicitated with Real Madrid for winning the UEFA Champions League title.
  Carlo Ancelotti's side claimed the title for a record extending 15th time following a hard-earned 2-0 victory over Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.
  Borussia Dortmund were the better side in the first half hitting the post once and created two more big chances.
  Toni Kroos, who was playing his last game for Real Madrid set up DaniC
  
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• Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigeria Badminton Federation Opens Camp In Lagos

  02-06-2024 01:06 via completesports.com
  The Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) has opened its training camp ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games between July 26th to August 11th.
  Two-time African Games Champion and four-time African Senior Champion, Anuoluwapo Opeyori is Nigeria’s sole representative in the badminton event at the Games.
  President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih revealed that Anuoluwapo Opeyori is paired with two national team players, Victor Ikechukwu and Emmanuel Joseph at the Badmint
  
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• Oliseh Laments Ex-Club Dortmund’s Defeat Vs Madrid In Champions League Final

  02-06-2024 00:55 via completesports.com
  Legendary Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has expressed sadness following his former club Borussia Dortmund's loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night inside Wembley stadium.
  After missing numerous opportunities in the first half, it was Madrid who eventually took the lead on 74 minutes as Dani Carvajal rose highest to head home Toni Kroos'corner.
  With seven minutes left Madrid doubled their lead this time through Vinicius Junior off an assist from Jude Bellin
  
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• Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid: Carvajal and Vinicius secure 15th European crown

  02-06-2024 00:15 via soccernews.com
  Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for a record-extending 15th time with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday. Huge favourites going into the game, the Spanish side were outplayed for long periods but broke Dortmund’s resistance with late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior. […]
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• Madrid Equal Barcelona’s Champions League Feat After Win Vs Dortmund

  02-06-2024 00:11 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid equaled Barcelona's Champions League winning feat after their 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's final inside Wembley.
  Second half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior earned Madrid a 2-0 win and also a record-extending 15th Champions League title.
  The win means Madrid went unbeaten in a European Cup/Champions League season for the first time in their history (13 games, nine wins and four draws).They are the second Spanish team to win the trophy unbeaten after B
  
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• Madrid Beat Dortmund 2-0 To Clinch Record-Extending 15th UCL Title

  01-06-2024 22:59 via completesports.com
  Second half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior saw Real Madrid overcome Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League final inside Wembley stadium on Saturday.
  It is now a record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League title for Madrid.
  for the first time in their history, Madrid have won the European Cup/Champions League without losing a single game.
  The quartet of Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric and Nacho are nowthe only players in football history to win six Champions Leag
  
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• Ndah Wins Nedbank Cup With Orlando Pirates

  01-06-2024 22:50 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles defender Olisa Ndah put up a fine performance as Orlando Pirates defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the final of the Nedbank Cup on Saturday.
  Ndah saw for action for 90 minutes in the keenly contested encounter played at the Mbombela Stadium.
  The 26-year-old was booked for a rough tackle four minutes after the break.
  Read Also:OFFICIAL: Balogun Signs New One-Year Deal At Rangers
  The Buccaneers claimed the Nedbank Cup title for the tenth time.
  Themba Zwane broke the deadlock for Sund
  
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• My Dream Is To Play At 2024 Paris Olympic Games –Griezmann

  01-06-2024 21:56 via completesports.com
  Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann has revealed that he would love to play at the Paris Olympic Games.
  Griezmann, who is expected to be part of France squad that will play in Euro 2024, told Tribalfootball that it would be a dream come true to play at the Olympics.
   
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  The player said: “My wish is to go to the Olympic Games, it would be a dream. It's my club that decides and, at the moment, they are not in favour
  
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• Juventus withdraw from European Super League and request to re-join ECA

  01-06-2024 21:45 via soccernews.com
  Juventus have confirmed their withdrawal from the European Super League project and requested to rejoin the European Club Association (ECA). Juve were one of 12 European clubs that signed up to form a breakaway Super League in April 2021, a plan that sparked widespread protests from fans. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester […]
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