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• World Cup 2026: Kane Can Be Compared To Messi –Gordon

  03-07-2026 12:50 via completesports.com
  
  England midfielder Anthony Gordon has praised teammate Harry Kane, comparing his phenomenal consistency and form to Lionel Messi. Following Kane’s match-winning brace against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026, Gordon stated that the striker is having an elite season that only Lionel Messi has ever beaten.  Read Also:World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Won’t [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 112: Yakubu Aiyegbeni Football Journey

  06-07-2026 14:53 via completesports.com
  
  Born on November 22, 1982, in Benin City, Edo State, Yakubu’s early life was marked by modest circumstances. His early football life was characterized by playing in the streets without any football shoes or boots, a necessity that defined his skill. When he was finally given shoes at his academy, he quickly took them off, [...]
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• World Cup 2026: UEFA Slams FIFA’s Decision To Rescind Balogun’s Red Card

  06-07-2026 14:02 via completesports.com
  
  UEFA has slammed FIFA for an incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban. Following an intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump, FIFA controversially lifted the suspension, allowing Balogun to play in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Belgium. Read Also:World Cup 2026: FIFA’s Reversal Of Balogun’s Red [...]
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• NPFL: Kano Pillars Begin Preparations For New Season, Aim For Strong Campaign

  06-07-2026 14:00 via completesports.com
  
  Kano Pillars have officially commenced preparations for the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Sai Masu Gida held their first training session of pre-season at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Monday morning. The opening session was conducted by the club’s technical crew led by Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro, alongside Gambo Muhammad and [...]
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• Why Are E-Bikes Becoming Popular Among Outdoor Enthusiasts?

  06-07-2026 12:20 via completesports.com
  
  Outdoor recreation is changing. People still want adventure, but they also want flexibility, comfort, and the ability to explore more without spending the entire day recovering from the effort. That shift helps explain the growing interest in e-bikes. They allow riders to cover greater distances, tackle challenging terrain, and spend more time enjoying the outdoors [...]
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• The Long-Term Benefits Of Installing New Siding For Exterior Home Protection

  06-07-2026 12:13 via completesports.com
  
  The exterior of a home is constantly exposed to changing weather conditions throughout the year. Rain, wind, sunlight, temperature fluctuations, and moisture all place stress on the structure over time. While roofing and windows often receive significant attention from homeowners, siding plays an equally important role in protecting the property from environmental damage. Siding serves [...]
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• Dessers Eager To Return After Injury Layoff

  06-07-2026 11:31 via completesports.com
  
  Cyriel Dessers is relishing the prospect of returning to competitive action after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international suffered an injury during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in January, an unfortunate setback that ruled him out for the remainder of the season. Dessers Ready For New Season The 31-year-old [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Haaland Was Brilliant Against Brazil –Adepoju

  06-07-2026 10:13 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju has heaped praise on Norwegian striker Erling Haaland for his brilliant performance against Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Haaland scored two late goals to lead Norway to a historic 2-1 upset over Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, eliminating the five-time champions. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: FIFA’s Reversal Of Balogun’s Red Card Is Questionable –Former DR Congo Star

  06-07-2026 09:47 via completesports.com
  
  Former DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie has criticized FIFA’s consistency following the decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ban for the USA vs. Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Bolasie highlighted via his X handle that if a similar reversal occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations, the media and football governing bodies would [...]
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• Ronaldo: World Cup 2026 Will Be My Last Tournament

  06-07-2026 08:28 via completesports.com
  
  Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup appearance of his illustrious career. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s Round of 16 clash against Spain, the 41-year-old stated he is at peace with his legacy and wants to enjoy this tournament to the fullest. Read [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Oliseh Blasts Brazil’s Performance After Norway Upset

  06-07-2026 08:27 via completesports.com
  Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has criticised Brazil following their defeat to Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Completesports.com reports. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup 2026 following a 2-1 defeat to Norway at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday night. Norway reached the last eight [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Pochettino Hails FIFA’s Decision To Overturn Balogun’s Red Card

  06-07-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  US coach Mauricio Pochettino welcomed FIFA’s shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match red card ban, stating the United States team was punished enough after playing a man down for 35 minutes against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Recall that Balogun was initially sent off following a lengthy VAR review for [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons To Open Camp In Morocco July 15

  06-07-2026 07:16 via completesports.com
  
  Reigning champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons will open their training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco, on Wednesday, July 15, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The Super Falcons are expected to spend one week in Mohammedia, using the period to fine-tune their preparations before relocating to Rabat, where they will [...]
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• Neymar Announces Retirement From International Football After Brazil’s World Cup Exit

  06-07-2026 06:10 via completesports.com
  
  Neymar has announced his retirement from international football following Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday. The former Barcelona star made his final appearance for Brazil after coming on in the defeat to Norway, scoring a stoppage time penalty which was not enough to [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ten-Man England Overcome Mexico In Five-Goal Thriller

  06-07-2026 05:36 via completesports.com
  
  England survived a raucous Azteca Stadium atmosphere and a red card early in the second half to prevail past co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup round-of-16 clash in Mexico City on Sunday, ESPN reports. In a game that had almost everything — including an hourlong weather delay — the two teams, and the [...]
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• Queiroz Resigns As Ghana Head Coach After World Cup Exit

  06-07-2026 00:37 via completesports.com
  
  Carlos Queiroz announced he was leaving his job as Ghana coach after the African side were eliminated from the World Cup at the last-32 stage. Ghana were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in Kansas City on Friday after only registering eight attempts on goal. The much-travelled Quieroz, who coached Iran at the last World Cup in [...]
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• Haaland’s Double Helps Norway Maintain Dominance Over Brazil, Seal First-Ever World Cup Quarterfinal Spot

  06-07-2026 00:21 via completesports.com
  
  Erling Haaland was the hero for Norway as his double strikes helped his side beat Brazil 2-1, in Sunday’s World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash. It is the first-time ever that Norway will reach the quarter-finals the FIFA World Cup. Also, Brazil have now failed to beat Norway in their meetings – losing three [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Remains A Threat To Spain –Gavi

  05-07-2026 23:17 via completesports.com
  
  Spain midfielder Gavi has dismissed recent criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Portugal. Gavi defended the 41-year-old forward, asserting that the heavy scrutiny comes from outside fans, not his teammates. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Diaw Tenders Apology For Mistake Against Belgium Speaking with [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Trump Thanks FIFA For Suspending Balogun’s Red Card

  05-07-2026 20:49 via completesports.com
  
  President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked FIFA for suspending the red card issued to USA’s Folarin Balogun, which has paved the way for the former Arsenal striker to play in the World Cup round of 16 clash with Belgium. Balogun had been shown a straight red card in the U.S.’s round of 32 win (2-0) [...]
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• Cape Verde Return Home to Hero’s Welcome After Memorable World Cup Campaign

  05-07-2026 20:31 via completesports.com
  
  Thousands of jubilant supporters turned out to welcome Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks on Sunday, filling Praia International Airport with flags and banners as the team returned from an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. The Blue Sharks, whose remarkable run ended with a narrow 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina in the Round of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Balogun Available For Belgium Clash As Red Card Ban Suspended

  05-07-2026 20:22 via completesports.com
  
  Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban was suspended by Fifa, BBC Sport reports. The 25-year-old striker was shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic as the co-hosts won their last-32 tie 2-0. Fifa [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Diaw Tenders Apology For Mistake Against Belgium

  05-07-2026 19:54 via completesports.com
  
  Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw publicly apologized to fans following his costly error in the 89th minute, which allowed Belgium to equalize during their 3-2 Round of 32 defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Diaw stepping in for injured starter Edouard Mendy rushed off his line but failed to intercept a cross, allowing Youri Tielemans [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Benin Coach Azonsou Eyes Comeback After Narrow Defeat To Flamingos

  05-07-2026 19:38 via completesports.com
  
  Benin U-17 women’s head coach Idah Azonsou has praised her players for their spirited display despite Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round tie. Azonsou remains confident her side can overturn the deficit in the return leg, which is scheduled for [...]
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• D’Tigers Outclass Rwanda In Final World Cup Qualifying Group Fixture

  05-07-2026 18:58 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s D’Tigers hammered Rwanda 106-62 in their final Group C fixture, at the FIBA Basketball 2027 World Cup African Qualifiers. The dominant win ensured D’Tigers ended the three-game window with a perfect record, having earlier defeated Tunisia and Guinea. Point guard Uche Iroegbu had an outstanding performance, finishing with 17 points and seven assists, while [...]
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• Wimbledon: Players Should Agree To Long-Term Annual Prize Money Increase –Nadal

  05-07-2026 18:25 via completesports.com
  
  Rafael Nadal has proposed a 10-year fixed agreement between players and Grand Slams to guarantee annual prize money increases. Speaking to CNBC, Nadal argued against a direct revenue percentage, stating current payouts have increased significantly over the last 15 years, and that tournament organizers deserve compensation for their year-round investments. Read Also:Commonwealth Games 2026: Team [...]
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• U-17 WWCQ: Busari Urges Flamingos To Improve Ahead Benin Return Leg

  05-07-2026 18:09 via completesports.com
  
  Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has said it is important for his players to improve on their performance against Benin Republic in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round fixture. Nigeria defeated the Young Amazons 3-2 in the first leg at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Neymar Will Start Against Norway –Brazil Coach

  05-07-2026 17:22 via completesports.com
  
  Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Neymar is fully fit and ready to play a full 90 minutes against Norway in their FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 clash. The Brazil boss has revealed that the Santos ace will appear alongside the Real Madrid star as the South Americans continue their World [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Paraguay Players Were ‘Absolute Disgrace’ —Joe Hart

  05-07-2026 17:20 via completesports.com
  
  Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper, Joe Hart, called the Paraguay players “an absolute disgrace” for how they played during their World Cup round of 16 defeat to France. Hart believes they pushed the boundaries too far with their conduct and were caught up in the emotion of the occasion. One moment that particularly angered [...]
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• OFFICIAL: Real Madrid Sign Dutch Defender Dumfries Crom Inter Milan

  05-07-2026 17:08 via completesports.com
  
  Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have signed Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on a four-year deal. While the transfer fee has not been confirmed, Madrid have reportedly activated the 30-year-old’s release clause, which was €20 million. Madrid, in a statement, wrote on their website on Sunday:”Real Madrid C.F. and Inter Milan have [...]
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• Golden Eaglets Begin China Invitational With Defeat To Tanzania

  05-07-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets began their campaign at the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament with a 3-2 defeat to Tanzania on Sunday. The East Africans made a bright start, taking a 2-0 lead into the break thanks to first-half strikes from Issa Chole and Hamisi Chenga. The Golden Eaglets came out with renewed purpose after [...]
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