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• World Cup 2030 Final: No Decision Yet On Venue -FIFA

  11-09-2026 19:38 via completesports.com
  
  FIFA has confirmed that no decision has yet been made on the specific venue arrangements for the 2030 World Cup. Morocco, Spain and Portugal are co-hosting the 2030 tournament and have already begun competing for the right to stage the final, with Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, viewed [...]
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• Jesus: I’m Prepared To Compete With Raphinha At Barca

  14-09-2026 23:10 via completesports.com
  Barcelona forward Gabriel Jesus has disclosed that he is ready to compete with his in-form teammate Raphinha for a starting spot in Hansi Flick’s lineup. Raphinha has started the season brilliantly, scoring eight goals and providing three assists in his first six matches. Read Also:‘We Miss Osimhen’ — Galatasaray Boss Admits After Slim Win Over [...]
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• Spanish, Italian Giants Considering January Loan Move For Madueke

  14-09-2026 23:02 via completesports.com
  
  Atletico Madrid and Juventus are monitoring the situation of Noni Madueke at Arsenal and are considering a January transfer move for the winger. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular Premier League minutes under Mikel Arteta so far this season, and that lack of involvement could open the door to a temporary move. Madueke remains highly [...]
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• ‘The situation is the same’ – De Zerbi not recalling Richarlison for EFL Cup

  14-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Roberto De Zerbi reiterated that he cannot "pray" for Richarlison to stay at Tottenham after the Brazilian was omitted from their squad for their EFL Cup clash with Liverpool.
  Richarlison was left out of Spurs' Premier League squad for the season after he made his desire to leave the club clear during the transfer window.
  He had looked set to rejoin Everton before a move fell through, while a potential transfer to Trabzonspor also failed to materialise.
  His latest attempt to leave Tottenham
  
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• O’Neil wants to harness Portman Road atmosphere in Arsenal clash

  14-09-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Gary O'Neil wants to harness the Portman Road atmosphere as he aims to guide Ipswich Town to an EFL Cup victory over Arsenal.
  Ipswich welcome the Premier League champions, and last season's EFL Cup runners-up, to Portman Road on Tuesday.
  The Tractor Boys claimed a 3-2 win at Crystal Palace last weekend, but in their last home game, they went down 2-0 to Liverpool, conceding both goals early on.
  And though Ipswich missed a chance to make the most of a packed crowd against a top club when the
  
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku Confident Falconets Can Overcome England Challenge

  14-09-2026 21:28 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku is confident Nigeria can overcome a tough England side when both teams meet in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Bielsko-Biala on Thursday. England finished second in Group B with four points, behind group winners Brazil, setting up a challenging knockout encounter against [...]
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• U-20 WWC: NSC Salutes Falconets On Qualification To Round Of 16

  14-09-2026 21:27 via completesports.com
  
  The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria’s Falconets following their round of 16 qualification at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup. The Falconets sealed their place in the knockout round after hammering New Caledonia 10-1 in Sunday’s final group game in Poland. Following the dominant win, the Falconets finished second and will now [...]
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• FIFPRO Demands Reforms After Infantino’s Failed Sell Off Plan

  14-09-2026 20:41 via completesports.com
  Global players’ union FIFPRO has called for urgent governance reforms at FIFA following the collapse of Gianni Infantino’s proposed “sell-off” plan. The plan, which would have seen FIFA commercialize and sell parts of its competitions and data rights to private investors, reportedly failed to gain support from key stakeholders. Read Also:Blackburn Give Injury Update On [...]
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• Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos

  14-09-2026 20:33 via soccernews.com
  Philippe Coutinho has reunited with Neymar after signing a contract with Santos through to the end of the season.
  The former Barcelona and Liverpool playmaker has been without a club since February, having left boyhood club Vasco da Gama due to "mental exhaustion".
  But Coutinho has now joined Santos on a free deal, linking up with childhood friend Neymar, who he played alongside at Brazil, including at the 2018 World Cup.
  The 34-year-old had initially joined Vasco on loan from Aston Villa in 202
  
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• Ancelotti: Brazil Can’t Replace Neymar

  14-09-2026 20:16 via completesports.com
  Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that it will be difficult to replace Neymar in the senior national team. Neymar called time on his international career after this summer’s World Cup, where Brazil were knocked out in the last 16 by Norway. Read Also:Durosinmi Thrilled To Rescue Point For Genk Against Gent In a chat [...]
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• Mourinho wants to see ‘best version’ of Vinicius

  14-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Jose Mourinho says the prime version of Vinicius Junior is the one who is scoring goals, but the Real Madrid boss is satisfied with the Brazil star's form.
  Vinicius was linked with a move away from Madrid this summer, with Arsenal interested in signing the winger.
  However, Vinicius instead signed a new deal to remain with Los Blancos.
  But he is yet to hit top form in 2026-27, scoring just one goal in his six appearances, though he has provided a team-leading three assists.
  Vinicius has had oppor
  
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• Gattuso sees Tavares as ‘a player of Real Madrid level’

  14-09-2026 19:33 via soccernews.com
  Gennaro Gattuso believes Lazio defender Nuno Tavares is "a player of Real Madrid level".
  Lazio have made a strong start to Serie A winning 10 points from four games so far.
  Gattuso's side, who were on the wrong end of a Coppa Italia shock against Mantova, started their league campaign with wins over Bologna, Genoa and Udinese.
  They were then held to a 2-2 draw by AC Milan over the weekend, despite taking a 2-0 lead at Stadio Olimpico.
  In the draw with the Rossoneri, Tavares led his Lazio te
  
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• Milan Legend Claims Arsenal Flop Tavares Good Enough To Play For Madrid

  14-09-2026 19:27 via completesports.com
  Lazio head coach and legendary AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso says Arsenal flop Nuno Tavares has ‘everything it takes’ to be playing for Real Madrid with the right mindset. Arsenal were alerted to Tavares’ undoubted potential when he was playing for boyhood team Benfica and went on to wrap up an £8million deal for the [...]
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• Prediction: Barcelona vs Racing Santander

  14-09-2026 19:13 via soccernews.com
  Simply looking to extend on their sensational start to proceedings, Barcelona will welcome Racing Santander to Catalonia on Wednesday night.
  With a stacked midweek schedule from across the continent, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Anthony Gordon to score anytime
  Best Odds: 29/20
  Bookmaker: BetUS
  Barcelona
  Starting with the hosts, successfully defending their La Liga crown last season, Barcelona have certainly reestablished themselves as Spain’s u
  
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• Prediction: AC Milan vs Benfica

  14-09-2026 19:13 via soccernews.com
  In what is a heavyweight Europa League group stage opener on Wednesday night, AC Milan will welcome Benfica to the San Siro.
  With a stacked midweek schedule from across the continent, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Both teams to score
  Best Odds: 7/10
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
  AC Milan
  Starting with the hosts, while there might have been plenty of raised eyebrows across over the summer following Ruben Amorim’s arrival at the San Siro, AC Milan have enjoyed
  
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• Prediction: Manchester United vs Brighton

  14-09-2026 19:11 via soccernews.com
  Two camps who will turn their attention to EFL Cup action on Wednesday night, Manchester United will welcome Brighton to Old Trafford.
  With a blockbuster midweek schedule from across the continent pencilled in, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.
  Verdict: Charalampos Kostoulas over 0.5 shots on target
  Best Odds: 19/20
  Bookmaker: 1xBet
  Manchester United
  Starting with the hosts, missing out on what was a golden opportunity over the weekend as they eventually slumped
  
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• ‘I’ve never been the chosen one’, claims Dembele

  14-09-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  Ousmane Dembele claimed he has "never been the chosen one", putting his success down to hard work as he targets a second straight Ballon d'Or.
  Dembele scooped the prize last year after a stellar 2024-25 campaign in which he contributed to 46 goals across all competitions.
  He scored 33 times and provided 13 assists as Paris Saint-Germain won Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Champions League. 
  Of those goal involvements, 33 (25 goals, eight assists) came in the second half of the se
  
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• FIGC president targeting more than World Cup qualification for Italy

  14-09-2026 18:33 via soccernews.com
  FIGC president Giovanni Malago insists Italy must not limit themselves simply to World Cup qualification as they aim to get back to the top.
  It has been all change at Italy over the last six months after they failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup.
  That led to the resignations of Gennaro Gattuso as head coach and Gabriele Gravina as Malago's predecessor.
  The Azzurri are now led by Roberto Mancini, who is taking charge for the second time, having led them to the Euro 2020 title last tim
  
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• Blackburn Give Injury Update On Super Eagles Star

  14-09-2026 18:08 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu was substituted at half-time during Blackburn Rovers’ 3-1 win against Millwall on Saturday, due to an illness rather than a new injury, according to head coach Tony Mowbray. Alebiosu had complained of feeling unwell earlier in the week and spent training days doing light recovery work rather than full sessions. [...]
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• Nwaiwu Laments Trabzonspor Defeat To Konyaspor

  14-09-2026 17:44 via completesports.com
  
  Chibuike Nwaiwu has expressed his disappointment following Trabzonspor’s 1-0 defeat to Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig, Completesports.com reports. The Black Sea Storm suffered the narrow loss away from home on Sunday, with Rajmund Tóth scoring the only goal of the encounter just two minutes into the game. Trabzonspor created several opportunities to get back [...]
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• Vink: I Didn’t Expect Arokodare To Make Quick Impact At Ajax

  14-09-2026 17:31 via completesports.com
  Former Ajax midfielder Marciano Vink has praised Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, stating that he never expected the Nigerian international to make immediate impact at Ajax. Recall that Arokodare joined Ajax from Wolves this summer and has already scored 5 goals in 8 appearances across all competitions for Ajax this season. Read Also:Durosinmi Thrilled To [...]
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• Durosinmi Thrilled To Rescue Point For Genk Against Gent

  14-09-2026 16:19 via completesports.com
  Rafiu Durosinmi has expressed his delight after helping Genk secure a point in their 1-1 draw against KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday. The Smurfs fell behind after just 10 minutes when Momodou Sonko put the visitors ahead. Durosinmi restored parity two minutes after the restart, scoring his fifth league goal in [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 138: Femi Opabunmi On The State Of Nigerian Football (Part 2)

  14-09-2026 14:50 via completesports.com
  Born on March 3rd, 1985, in Lagos, Femi Opabunmi started his football career in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he became a household name until the late coach Musa Abdullahi picked him, along with 22 others, to fly Nigeria’s flag at the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago. He became a national hero [...]
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• American-Born Nigerian Ugochukwu Crowned Formula 3 Champion

  14-09-2026 14:20 via completesports.com
  American-born Nigerian Ugo Ugochukwu was crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 champion in a straightforward season finale at Madring. The 19-year-old entered the final round of the campaign trailing Freddie Slater in the championship, after a difficult weekend at Monza, but the Audi junior suffered a disaster which opened the door for Ugochukwu. Slater struggled [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Buter Savours Sporting Lagos’ Derby Victory Over Inter

  14-09-2026 14:15 via completesports.com
  
  Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffery Buter has praised his players for their impressive response following their 3-0 derby victory over Inter Lagos, Completesports.com reports. The NPFL newcomers secured their first win of the 2026/27 season with a convincing victory over Inter Lagos in a Matchday 3 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on [...]
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• CAFCL: Conceding Two Goals In 20 Minutes Is Rivers United’s Worst Performance In Recent History — Olanrewaju

  14-09-2026 13:49 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United Assistant Coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has painfully confessed that the Pride of Rivers shock exit in the first preliminary round of the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League following two early goals they conceded in Sunday’s first preliminary round return leg against FC San Pedro Of Cote d’Ivoire at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, is the club’s [...]
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• CAF CL: Conceding Two Goals In 20 Minutes Is Rivers United Worst Performance In Recent History — Olanrewaju

  14-09-2026 13:49 via completesports.com
  Rivers United Assistant Coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, has painfully confessed that the Pride of Rivers shock exit in the first preliminary round of the 2026/2027 CAF Champions League following two early goals they conceded in Sunday’s first preliminary round return leg against FC San Pedro Of Cote d’Ivoire at Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, is the club’s [...]
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• 7m-th คืออะไร? รู้จักผลบอลสดระบบใหม่ที่ดูง่ายและลุ้นสนุกกว่าเดิม

  14-09-2026 13:04 via completesports.com
  คืนที่ฟุตบอลเตะพร้อมกันหลายคู่ ความสนุกไม่ได้อยู่แค่ทีมโปรดชนะหรือแพ้ แต่&
  
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• ‘We Miss Osimhen’ — Galatasaray Boss Admits After Slim Win Over Kocaelispor

  14-09-2026 12:27 via completesports.com
  
  Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has admitted that his side missed Victor Osimhen during their hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Kocaelispor, reports Completesports.com. The Yellow and Reds secured all three points thanks to a decisive goal from centre-back Abdulkerim Bardakci, who struck 19 minutes from time. Osimhen missed his second consecutive game for Galatasaray after [...]
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• Mesh Motorcycle Intercom: How It Works And Why Riders Use It

  14-09-2026 12:21 via completesports.com
  
  A mesh motorcycle intercom lets riders talk in a group without relying on a phone signal or a fixed group leader. Instead of maintaining one connection path, compatible units create a flexible communication network that can adapt as riders move closer together or farther apart. This makes a mesh motorcycle intercom especially useful for touring [...]
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