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• World Cup 2026: Germany Qualify For Knockout Round After Dramatic Win Against Côte d’Ivoire

  21-06-2026 00:26 via completesports.com
  
  Germany came from behind to beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 on Saturday night at BMO Field, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice in the second half, including a stoppage-time winner, to complete the turnaround. Franck Kessié had given Côte d’Ivoire the lead in the 30th minute, but Undav’s double in the final half-hour swung the match [...]
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• Ex-Man United Star Backs Isak To Drive Liverpool’s Title Challenge

  21-06-2026 23:17 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham believes Alexander Isak will be the key to driving Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge. Recall that the Swedish international completed a British-record £125m to move to Anfield from Newcastle United. Read Also:I’m Devastated To See Cucurella Go —Chelsea Captain James Sheringham stated that Isak possesses the qualities required to push [...]
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• Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons Dominate NWFL Best XI Of The Season

  21-06-2026 21:16 via completesports.com
  
  Edo Queens and Nasarawa Amazons dominated the NWFL Best XI of the Season, with their players claiming the majority of places in the elite lineup, Completesports.com reports. Champions Edo Queens had three players named in the Best XI of the Season — defender Valentina Uroko, midfielder Chioma Olise, and forward Atume Doosuur. Nasarawa Amazons also [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ghanaian Witch Doctor Plans To Place ‘Curse’ On Kane

  21-06-2026 21:09 via completesports.com
  
  Ghana’s most famous witch doctor Nana Kwaku Bonsam has said he will put curse on England hotshot Harry Kane in a bid to boost the African nation’s chances in their World Cup clash, Daily Star reports. The two countries face each other on Tuesday and Nana – whose name translates literally as “Devil of Wednesday” [...]
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• Olise: I Prefer Playing As Number 10

  21-06-2026 19:56 via completesports.com
  
  France star Michael Olise has disclosed that his favourite playing position is the traditional number 10, as it provides a more natural, freer role on the pitch. While playing for both Bayern Munich and the France national team, Olise has frequently been deployed on the right wing. Read Also:U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Secure Friendly Win Ahead [...]
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• Iwobi: Fulham Players Yet To Learn Identity Of Next Manager

  21-06-2026 19:31 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi has revealed that Fulham’s players are yet to be informed who will replace former manager Marco Silva. Silva left Craven Cottage earlier this month to take charge of Portuguese giants Benfica. Former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has been strongly linked with the vacant managerial position at the West London club. Iwobi Awaits [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I’m Ready, I’m Fit, Raring To Go —Rice Speaks Ahead Of England vs Ghana

  21-06-2026 18:53 via completesports.com
  
  Declan Rice insists he is ready to put his “body on the line” and bring his A-Game to the World Cup. Rice admitted the schedule has been “crazy” and he has played an “obscene” amount of games for club and country after his appearance in England’s Group opener against Croatia was his 63rd of the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Troost-Ekong Backs Ghana To Earn Point Against England

  21-06-2026 18:19 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes Ghana have what it takes to earn a point against England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L clash. The Black Stars will take on Thomas Tuchel’s side in Foxborough on Tuesday, looking to build on their opening-day victory over Panama. Ghana began their campaign with a [...]
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• World Cup 2026: He’s A Great Coach –Endrick Hails Ancelotti

  21-06-2026 17:58 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil star Endrick has described Carlo Ancelotti as a great coach with a strong mindset. He emphasized the manager’s first team mentality, noting Ancelotti always puts the squad’s needs above individual players, which he respects. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Rice Gives Injury Update Ahead England Vs Ghana “I spent a year with him at Real [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Iran Travel Restrictions For Games Will Be Eased –Ghalenoei

  21-06-2026 16:26 via completesports.com
  
  Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has announced that strict travel restrictions imposed on the team at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be eased for their final Group G match against Egypt. Prior to this, the Iranian squad, based in Mexico to mitigate U.S. visa issues, has had to commute across the border for their [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Rice Gives Injury Update Ahead England Vs Ghana

  21-06-2026 16:02 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal star Declan Rice has confirmed that he is fit and ready to play in England’s upcoming World Cup 2026 clash against Ghana. Although he suffered lower back and neural hamstring discomfort during the opening win against Croatia, he reassured fans that the substitution was merely a smart, precautionary decision. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Neymar [...]
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• World Cup 2026: South Korean Players Run For 90 Minutes —Broos Warns Bafana Players

  21-06-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  
  South Africa national team head coach Hugo Broos has warned his Bafana Bafana players that they should be ready to face a South Korean side that will run for 90 minutes. After losing to co-hosts Mexico 2-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener, Bafana Bafana put up an impressive display by holding [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Curaçao’s Room Revels In Standout Display Against Ecuador

  21-06-2026 15:19 via completesports.com
  Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room has reflected on his performance in the 0-0 draw against Ecuador, Completesports.com reports. The result marked Curaçao’s first-ever point on the World Cup stage. Room was the hero, producing a historic 15-save performance, just one short of the record set by USA’s Tim Howard in the Round of 16 against Belgium [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Renard Wants Tunisia To End Campaign With Pride Against Netherlands

  21-06-2026 13:46 via completesports.com
  
  Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard has urged his players to give their all and secure victory in their final Group stage match against the Netherlands at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The Carthage Eagles were eliminated from the tournament after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Japan on Sunday. The North Africans had earlier [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Sweden Will Learn From Loss Against Netherlands –Potter

  21-06-2026 11:25 via completesports.com
  
  Sweden head coach Graham Potter stated that his squad will learn from their 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston. Potter watched on as his team were thumped at Houston Stadium on Saturday, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scoring twice for Ronald Koeman’s side. The Netherlands were [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Germany’s Undav Leads Golden Boot Race

  21-06-2026 10:44 via completesports.com
  Germany striker Denis Undav has moved to the top of the adidas Golden Boot standings at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Undav forward came off the bench to score a brace in Germany’s 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on Saturday, taking his tournament tally to three goals. The VfB Stuttgart forward’s [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Amad Backs Côte d’Ivoire To Make Knockout Stage Despite Germany Defeat

  21-06-2026 09:50 via completesports.com
  
  Cote d’Ivoire talisman Amad Diallo insists The Elephants remain firmly in control of their FIFA World Cup destiny despite suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany, SABC Sport reports. The African side pushed one of the tournament favourites all the way before conceding a late winner, having entered the clash full of confidence following their [...]
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• Man United Legend’s Son Dies

  21-06-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  
  Former Manchester United forward Mark Hughes has confirmed that his son, Alex, has died suddenly at the age of 38, Express reports. Alex was player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town and former Manchester United forward Hughes has said that he and his wife Jill have been left “totally heartbroken” by his passing. A statement released [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Fae Rues Cote d’Ivoire’s Defeat To Germany

  21-06-2026 08:17 via completesports.com
  Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has expressed disappointment with his team’s defeat to Ecuador, Completesports.com reports. The two-time African champions took an early lead through Franck Kessie, and wasted a number of chances afterwards. Germany then rallied after the break scoring twice through substitute Deniz Undav to secure a place in the Round of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: I’ve Been Playing Through Pain For France –Saliba

  21-06-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  France defender William Saliba has disclosed that he has been playing through back pain at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Arsenal centre-half managed the lingering physical issues during his club’s domestic and European campaigns and is being closely monitored by French medical staff. Saliba noted that he has had minor niggles for several months [...]
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• Nigerian Players Likely To Seal Summer Transfers Next Season

  21-06-2026 01:54 via completesports.com
  
  The summer transfer window is heating up, and several Nigerian stars could be on the move as clubs across Europe look to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. From established Super Eagles internationals to emerging talents making waves abroad, which Nigerian players are most likely to secure big transfers this summer? Related: Positives [...]
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• I’m Devastated To See Cucurella Go —Chelsea Captain James

  20-06-2026 23:20 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea skipper Reece James was ‘devastated’ to see Marc Cucurella leave the club. Cucurella moved to European giants Real Madrid from the Blues in a deal worth €55million (£47.5m) and €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons. It brought an end to the left-back’s four-year stint in west London in which he won the Club World Cup and [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Saka Misses England Training Ahead Ghana Showdown

  20-06-2026 22:26 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka misses training on Saturday as England continue preparation for their World Cup 2026 clash with Ghana. Saka, who has been managing an Achilles issue in the past few months was a second half substitute in England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia. The 25-year-old is now doubtful for the Three Lions clash with [...]
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• Real Madrid Deny Any Attempt To Sign Olise

  20-06-2026 22:18 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid has denied any contact with Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise or his representatives. In a statement released on Saturday, Madrid said they have not had any direct or indirect contact with the aforementioned player, his representatives, or anyone in his entourage, as they say they believe any interest in a player must be dealt [...]
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• World Cup 2026: We’ll Apply Different Approach Against Brazil –Scotland Coach

  20-06-2026 20:40 via completesports.com
  
  Scotland manager Steve Clarke insists his side will not sit back in their crucial Group C decider against Brazil, stating that the Scots will approach the five-time world champions with a positive game plan. Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco in Massachusetts, Clarke wants his team to bounce back with confidence in their last [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Secure Friendly Win Ahead Benin Clash

  20-06-2026 20:37 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Dream Star Ladies 3-0 in friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne on Saturday. The friendly is part of the team’s preparation for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against Benin Republic. It marked the Flamingos’ first preparation game since arriving in Ikenne for the final round of [...]
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• Liverpool Won’t Win Premier League Title Next Season –Carragher

  20-06-2026 20:26 via completesports.com
  
  England legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that he is not expecting Liverpool to win the Premier League title next season under new manager Andoni Iraola. Recall that Iraola took over the Liverpool dugout after Arne Slot was dismissed in late May following a fifth-place finish and 20 defeats across all competitions. Read Also:Brighton Rule Out [...]
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• Trabzonspor Eager To Retain Nwaiwu

  20-06-2026 18:24 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor are keen to retain the services of Chibuike Nwaiwu for the new season, Completesports.com reports. The Black Sea Storm signed Nwaiwu from from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC for €5.5 in January. Nigeria international Nwaiwu quickly established himself as a key figure at Trabzonspor, playing a pivotal role in the club’s [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Algeria Lodge Official Complaint To FIFA Over ‘Poor Officiating’ In Opener Vs Argentina

  20-06-2026 18:22 via completesports.com
  
  Algeria have complained to FIFA alleging poor refereeing in their World Cup opener against Argentina, talkSPORT reports. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina ran out 3-0 winners in Group J and the Algerians were not happy with the 2022 World Cup-winning captain in particular. Messi stood on the calf of Algeria defender Aissa Mandi [...]
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• World Cup Presenter Resigns After Claiming On Live TV Messi’s Dad Had Died

  20-06-2026 17:18 via completesports.com
  
  Argentine TV presenter Florencia Pena has resigned mid-World Cup after falsely claiming that Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, had passed away following the football legend’s emotional display after netting the first of his three goals against Algeria. Pena made the unfounded allegation before the Messi family issued a statement confirming that Jorge is facing a “health [...]
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