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• World Cup 2026: Morocco Secures Quarterfinal Spot After Comfortable 3-0 Win Against Canada

  04-07-2026 21:27 via completesports.com
  
  Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once, usnews.com reports. It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first African team to reach the [...]
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• Man United Should Have Splashed £116m On Anderson –Robson

  19-07-2026 22:46 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has disclosed that while Manchester City overpaid for Elliot Anderson, his former club should have matched the massive £116 million bid to secure the midfielder. In a chat with Hajper, Robson believes the Red Devils needed to meet the valuation to make a true statement in the market. Read Also:Arsenal [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: 19 Players In Camp As Super Falcons Intensify Preparations

  19-07-2026 20:57 via completesports.com
  
  Only six players of Cup-holders Nigeria’s Super Falcons were still being expected at the team’s camp in Casablanca on Sunday night, following the arrival of more players at the Hotel Marriott as 15 players trained at the La Noria Club in the evening. The BK Hacken FC of Sweden duo of Halimatu Ayinde and Joy [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Still Hungry For More Titles — Abiodun

  19-07-2026 20:33 via completesports.com
  
  Deborah Abiodun says the Super Falcons are determined to add more silverware despite their unrivalled dominance in African women’s football. Nigeria are the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, having won a record 10 titles. Justine Madugu’s side will be aiming to extend that record by claiming an [...]
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• Brentford, Rangers Battle For Super Eagles Defender

  19-07-2026 19:25 via completesports.com
  
  Brentford have joined Rangers in the race for Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu, Completesports.com reports. Rangers have identified Alebiosu as a potential replacement for former captain James Tavernier. Brentford, meanwhile, are reportedly targeting him as another option for Italy international Michael Kayode. Both clubs sent scouts to monitor the defender during a pre-season match, but [...]
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• Arsenal Linked With Shock Move For Former Man City Star

  19-07-2026 18:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal are considering John Stones as a short-term freebie fix if William Saliba’s injury proves to be serious. Saliba’s suspected back issue is yet to be assessed by the Gunners but there are fears he could be out for up to five months. The 25-year-old was forced off with the long-standing problem during France’s semi-final [...]
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• Turkish Club Plot Move For Awaziem

  19-07-2026 18:15 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor have opened talks with Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem over a potential summer move, Completesports.com reports. Awaziem is expected to leave French club Nantes following the Canaries’ relegation from Ligue 1 at the end of last season. According to Turkish outlet Spor Depor, Konyaspor are eager to strengthen their defence [...]
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• FIFA Makes U-Turn, Changes Length Of World Cup 2026 Final Half-Time Show

  19-07-2026 18:13 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has limited the World Cup 2026 final halftime break to 17 minutes, including an 11-minute musical performance. This decision serves as a major relief for Spain and Argentina, as initial projections feared the Super Bowl-style stage setup could stretch the intermission to as long as 30 minutes. Read Also:World Cup 2026: He Did Everything [...]
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• Aston Villa In Talks To Sign Two Chelsea Stars

  19-07-2026 18:05 via completesports.com
  
  Aston Villa have held talks with Chelsea over the possibility of signing both Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho this summer, TEAMtalk reports. The discussions took place as part of the negotiations that are set to see Morgan Rogers move to Stamford Bridge in a British-record transfer, with Villa already planning how to reinvest as they [...]
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• World Cup 2026: He Did Everything Right –Tuchel Hails Saka’s Hattrick Against France

  19-07-2026 17:32 via completesports.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has hailed Bukayo Saka after scoring a hat-trick in a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Miami. In the post-match, Tuchel made a humorous admission that he was so caught up in the flow and demands of the match that [...]
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• Shearer Tips Argentina To Win World Cup 2026

  19-07-2026 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has backed Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain. Pointing to their relentless fighting spirit and resilience in crucial moments, the England legend admitted that with Lionel Messi in their squad, Argentina possessed the unmatched drive needed to lift the trophy. Read Also:Wenger: World Cup 2026 Hydration [...]
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• Messi Drops Retirement Hints Just Hours Before World Cup Final

  19-07-2026 16:53 via completesports.com
  
  Lionel Messi has seemingly hinted at a possible retirement just hours before playing for Argentina in the World Cup final, talkSPORT reports. The 39-year-old will lead his country out against Spain at the MetLife Stadium. Argentina are looking to become the first nation to win back-to-back World Cups since their South American rivals Brazil in [...]
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• Argentina Bid To Emulate Brazil, Italy Rare World Cup Feat Ahead Spain Clash

  19-07-2026 13:23 via completesports.com
  
  It will be the battle of the champions as Argentina, led by inspirational captain Lionel Messi, will face Spain in a FIFA World Cup 2026 final. This is no ordinary final, as Argentina stand on the brink of immortality. A victory would make them only the third team in history—and the first since the 1960s—to [...]
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• O’Neill Speaks On Iheanacho’s Decision To Join Bursaspor

  19-07-2026 12:39 via completesports.com
  
  Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has opened up on Kelechi Iheanacho’s move to Turkish club Bursaspor, Completesports.com reports. Iheanacho spent last season at Celtic and made a big impression despite struggling with injuries for much of the campaign. However, the Scottish Premiership champions failed to retain the Nigeria international after allowing the one-year extension option in [...]
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• UFC: South Africa’s Du Plessis Secures Dominant Win Against Usman

  19-07-2026 08:51 via completesports.com
  South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis cruised to a dominant unanimous decision win over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC, in Oklahoma, USA, on Saturday night, NY Fights reports. The judges scored the five-round main event 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46 in favor of the South African, who looked sharp from start to finish. From the [...]
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• Olise Breaks Pele’s World Cup Assist Record In France Vs England 10-Goal Thriller

  19-07-2026 08:29 via completesports.com
  
  Michael Olise made FIFA World Cup history for France as he recorded his seventh assist of the 2026 World Cup in their 6-4 loss against England, moving past Pelé to set a new record for the most assists in a single tournament, Bundesliga.com reports. The previous record at a single tournament was set by Brazilian [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Dlamini Confident South Africa Can Dethrone Super Falcons

  19-07-2026 07:49 via completesports.com
  
  Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Andile Dlamini is banking on experience to dethrone the Super Falcons of Nigeria, Completesports.com. Desiree Ellis’ side surrendered their continental crown to Nigeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Super Falcons in the semi-final before finishing fourth after losing to Ghana’s Black [...]
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• Watford Accept Aris Bid For Dele-Bashiru

  19-07-2026 07:02 via completesports.com
  
  Greek Super League club Aris are on the verge of completing the signing of Watford midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru. The two clubs have reportedly reached an agreement on a transfer fee of £425,000 for the 26-year-old, paving the way for his move to Greece. Dele-Bashiru is expected to travel to Greece on Sunday before undergoing a [...]
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• Wenger: World Cup 2026 Hydration Breaks Didn’t Affect Games

  19-07-2026 06:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arsène Wenger has disclosed that the mandatory three-minute hydration breaks introduced at the FIFAWorld Cup 2026 have split opinions and will be reviewed by FIFA post-tournament. While some coaches praised the breaks for player welfare, critics argue they disrupt match momentum and serve as unscripted commercial slots for broadcasters. Read Also:Saka Scores Hat-trick As England [...]
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• Akpeyi Backs Nwabali To Make Eagles Return

  19-07-2026 06:37 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international Daniel Akpeyi has backed Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for a recall to the national team following his return to competitive club football. Recall that Nwabali recently finalized a return to South African side Chippa United after about five months without competitive club football. Nwabali Rejoins Chippa United Akpeyi expressed that regaining [...]
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• Saka Scores Hat-trick As England Edge Out France In 10-Goal Thriller, Clinch First-Ever World Cup Bronze

  19-07-2026 01:30 via completesports.com
  
  A hat-trick from Bukayo Saka helped England edge out France 6-4, in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off on Saturday. The win means England clinched their first-ever bronze medal at a FIFA World Cup, having finished fourth in 1990 and 2018. France captain Kylian scored twice which took his tally in this year’s [...]
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• Onyedika Agrees Personal Terms With Eintracht Frankfurt

  18-07-2026 22:52 via completesports.com
  
  Raphael Onyedika has agreed personal terms with Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, Completesports.com reports. According to German publication, BILD, Club Brugge and Eintracht Frankfurt are now negotiating the transfer fee. The Nigeria international is expected to sign a five-year contract with the former UEFA Europa League champions. Read Also:Bundesliga Club Table Bid For Onyedika The Germans [...]
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• Pre-Season: Okonkwo Keeps Another Clean Sheet As Wrexham Beat Man United

  18-07-2026 22:48 via completesports.com
  Arthur Okonkwo was in action as Wrexham pipped Premier League heavyweights Manchester United 1-0 in a pre-season friendly match in Helsinki, Finland on Saturday, completesports.com reports. Okonkwo has now kept clean sheets in back-to-back pre-season matches, after Wrexham played goalless with Wisla Krakow in their first tune up fixture last Saturday. The only goal of [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Thunderstorms Disrupt Spain’s Final Training Session

  18-07-2026 22:40 via completesports.com
  
  Severe thunderstorms in New Jersey have forced Spain to cancel their final outdoor training session at Melanie Lane Training Ground ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina. Under tournament protocol, training must be postponed if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius. Lightning is typically checked every 30 minutes until it is [...]
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• Wozniacki Defends Sabalenka Against Criticism

  18-07-2026 19:41 via completesports.com
  
  Former Danish tennis star Caroline Wozniacki has defended Aryna Sabalenka against ongoing criticism regarding her on-court mentality. Speaking about the Belarusian superstar, Wozniacki dismissed narratives that Sabalenka lacks mental toughness, pointing to her ability to repeatedly bounce back, her Grand Slam success, and her fierce competitiveness as true indicators of her elite mindset. Read Also:Cincinnati [...]
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• 7 Incredible Super Falcons WAFCON Records That Still Stand Tall

  18-07-2026 19:38 via completesports.com
  
  With the 14th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) set to take place in Morocco from 25 July to 16 August 2026, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will once again arrive as the continent’s benchmark in women’s football. The reigning champions will be aiming to defend their crown, secure a record-extending 11th continental [...]
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• Williams Will Be Ideal Backup For Shaw –Pallister Tells Man United

  18-07-2026 19:18 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United legend Gary Pallister has advised the Red Devils to target Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams to provide cover and competition for the injury-prone Luke Shaw. Shaw was the only United player to start every Premier League game last season, becoming just the fifth outfield player to have started all 38 top flight games [...]
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• Boniface Bags Brace, Tella Scores As Leverkusen Thrash Lower Division Side 7-0 In First Pre-season Game

  18-07-2026 19:10 via completesports.com
  
  Victor Boniface returned from a long injury spell last campaign and bagged a brace in Bayer Leverkusen’s 7-0 win against German fifth division side, Sportfreunde Baumberg, in their first pre-season game on Saturday. Also on target for Leverkusen was Boniface’s Nigerian teammate Nathan Tella. Boniface came off the bench to put Leverkusen 4-0 up in [...]
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• Cucurella: I’ll Retire, Get A Tattoo If Spain Win World Cup 2026

  18-07-2026 17:38 via completesports.com
  
  New Real Madrid signing Marc Cucurella has pledged that if Spain wins the World Cup 2026, he will get a tattoo of manager Luis de la Fuente’s face on his body. Cucurella made the bold vow leading up to the final against Argentina on Sunday. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Laporte Warns Spain Of Argentina’s Provocative [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Stay Alert Against Battle Hardened Argentina –Del Bosque Warns Spain

  18-07-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  Former Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has warned the national team against taking Argentina lightly in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, describing them as a “real nuisance” and highlighting their tactical discipline. Del Bosque acknowledged Spain’s tournament edge but urged caution based on Argentina’s fighting spirit and experience. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Winners To [...]
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