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• World Cup Third-Place Play-Off Should Be Scrapped —Shearer

  18-07-2026 16:43 via completesports.com
  
  Alan Shearer has branded FIFA’s third-place play-off ‘meaningless’ ahead of England’s meeting with France this evening. England’s defeat by Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final ended their hopes of reaching Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain in New Jersey. Instead, the Three Lions will travel to Miami to face France, who lost 2-0 to Spain on Tuesday, [...]
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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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• Beşiktaş Turn Down Saudi Bid For Ndidi

  18-07-2026 17:26 via completesports.com
  
  Turkish Super Lig club Beşiktaş have reportedly turned down a €7 million offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Diriyah for Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, according to Turkish newspaper Milliyet. The Black Eagles are said to value the experienced midfielder at €10 million, and are unwilling to sanction his departure unless their asking price is [...]
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• Fernandez Plays Down Rangers Exit Talk

  18-07-2026 15:58 via completesports.com
  
  Emmanuel Fernandez has said he is not considering a move away from Scottish Premiership giants Rangers, Completesports.com reports. Fernandez arrived Ibrox from English League One club Peterborough United for £3.5million last summer. The 24-year-old quickly established himself as a key figure in the Rangers squad and was voted the club’s Player of the Season. The [...]
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• Xavi Open To Coaching At AFCON

  18-07-2026 15:44 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona and Spain legendary midfielder Xavi Hernandez has said he is interested in branching out into international management, and won’t mind coaching a team at the Euros, Asian Cup and even the Africa Cup of Nations. Xavi spent just under three seasons at Barcelona before he was relieved of his duties in May 2024, following [...]
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• Trabzonspor Demand €30m For Onuachu

  18-07-2026 14:27 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor have slapped a €30 million price tag on Paul Onuachu amid transfer interest, Completesports.com reports. The Nigeria international has been strongly linked with a move away from Papara Park this summer. Trabzonspor have rejected two separate offers from Fenerbahçe. Fenerbahçe’s Istanbul rivals, Beşiktaş are observing the situation,and have not yet made a proposal. Read [...]
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• D’Tigers Assistant Captain Targets World Cup Spot, Seeks To Uncover Basketball Talents

  18-07-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  D’Tigers assistant captain Michael Eric has set his sights on helping Nigeria qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, reports Completesports.com. David Fizdale’s side completed a flawless campaign at the African qualifiers in Luanda, Angola winning all three games. The impressive turnaround saw Nigeria finish the group phase with a 4-2 record and secure [...]
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• D’Tigers Assistant Captain Targets World Cup Place, Seeks To Uncover Basketball Talents

  18-07-2026 13:51 via completesports.com
  
  D’Tigers assistant captain Michael Eric has set his sights on helping Nigeria qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, reports Completesports.com. David Fizdale’s side completed a flawless campaign at the African qualifiers in Luanda, Angola winning all three games. The impressive turnaround saw Nigeria finish the group phase with a 4-2 record and secure [...]
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• Super Eagles Defender Nears Fulham Move

  18-07-2026 11:14 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu is closing in on a permanent move to Premier League side Fulham, Completesports.com reports. According to Sky Sport, Fulham have tabled a €27 million bid for the Nigerian centre-back, while Trabzonspor are holding out for €30 million. The two clubs are believed to be close to reaching an agreement, with the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Supercomputer Predicts Spain vs Argentina Final

  18-07-2026 09:21 via completesports.com
  Opta supercomputer has tipped Spain to beat reigning champion Argentina in the final of the World Cup 2026 on Sunday, TNT Sports reports. Ahead of the epic encounter, the supercomputer has given Spain a 59% chance of lifting the trophy in New Jersey on Sunday, while Argentina have a 41% chance of glory. For the [...]
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• WAFCON 2026: Please Don’t Beat Us 5-0, 1-0 Is Enough —Malawi Captain Pleads With Super Falcons

  18-07-2026 08:21 via completesports.com
  Malawi captain, Tabitha Chawinga, has jokingly pleaded with the Super Falcons not to inflict a heavy defeat on her team when the two sides clash in their opening Group C game at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Falcons have been drawn alongside Malawi, Zambia and Egypt, and will [...]
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• Orban Set For Loan Move To Turkish Club

  18-07-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria striker Gift Orban is on the verge of joining newly promoted Turkish Süper Lig club Amedspor on loan for the 2025/26 season, Completesports.com reports. According to reports from Turkey, Amedspor have reached an agreement with Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim and the player over a season-long loan deal that includes an option to make the [...]
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• World Cup 2026: England Must Learn To Close The Gap On Spain, Argentina, France

  18-07-2026 07:06 via completesports.com
  England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted that a gap remains between the Three Lions and serial tournament winners like Argentina, France, and Spain. Speaking ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff, Tuchel noted that traditional powerhouses like Argentina and France have established the expectation to win major trophies, whereas England is still in [...]
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• Monreal: Rogers Can Adapt To Arsenal’s Style Of Football

  18-07-2026 06:58 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal has named Morgan Rogers as one of the wingers Arsenal should sign this summer, stating that the Aston Villa man possesses all the necessary qualities to make a massive impact for the Gunners. Monreal praised the 23-year-old’s breakout performances, advocating that his style of play could fix the inconsistencies Arsenal [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Laporte Warns Spain Of Argentina’s Provocative Tactics

  18-07-2026 06:46 via completesports.com
  
  Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has warned his teammates that the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina will descend into chaos unless the referee cracks down on Argentina’s aggressive tactics. Speaking ahead of the final at New York New Jersey Stadium, Laporte stated that Argentina likes to leave a mark on opponents and unsettle them. [...]
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• World Cup 2026: Who Wins — Spain or Argentina? —Odegbami

  18-07-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  The curtains will be drawn on the 2026 FIFA World Cup tomorrow. The 104 football battles fought amongst 48 countries will come to a most befitting climax. The two teams at the finish line are amongst the 7 that have previously won the World Cup, maintaining a tradition that only a few countries in the [...]
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• Salah’s agent denies reports of Besiktas agreement

  17-07-2026 23:32 via soccernews.com
  Mohamed Salah's agent appears to have rubbished reports that the former Liverpool winger has agreed to join Besiktas, claiming there is still no decision on his future.
  Salah reached an agreement with Liverpool to cancel his contract at the end of last season, bringing the curtain down on his glittering nine-year stay at Anfield. 
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• Olabiyi Signs First Professional Contract With Wycombe

  17-07-2026 22:49 via completesports.com
  Wycombe Wanderers have handed Nigerian youngster Micah Olabiyi his first professional contract. Olabiyi, who made his senior debut against Bromley in the Carabao Cup in August last year, has been praised for his impressive debut season with the club’s academy during the 2025/26 campaign. Read Also:Arsenal Agree Fee With Club Brugge To Sign Greek Winger [...]
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• Done Deal: Super Eagles Winger Completes Russian Club Switch

  17-07-2026 22:36 via completesports.com
  
  Russian Premier League FC Rostov have completed the signing of Super Eagles winger Olakunle Olusegun, Completesports.com reports. Olusegun linked up with FC Rostov from another Russian club, Krasnodar. The former Golden Eaglets star spent last season on loan at Nizhny Novgorod, scoring five times in 26 league appearances. FC Rostov announced the 24-year-old’s arrival on [...]
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• Rosenior excited for Paris FC ‘adventure’

  17-07-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Paris FC head coach Liam Rosenior is excited "to be part of this adventure" as he prepares for his first season in charge of the club.
  Rosenior signed a two-year contract with Paris FC in his first coaching role since being sacked as Chelsea boss back in April.
  The 42-year-old won just 11 of his 23 games in charge of the Blues (D2 L10), who finished the 2025-26 Premier League season 10th under interim head coach Calum McFarlane.
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• Ederson signs new Atalanta contract following collapse of Man Utd move

  17-07-2026 22:32 via soccernews.com
  Ederson has signed a new five-year contract with Atalanta following the collapse of his move to Manchester United.
  The Brazilian had looked set to join United in a €45m (£38m) deal including add-ons in June, before being called up to Brazil's World Cup squad as an injury replacement.
  When he returned from the tournament to undergo his medical, United claimed they had found significant problems with his knee and thus pulled out of the move.
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• Super Falcons vs Ghana Friendly Game Called Off

  17-07-2026 21:35 via completesports.com
  
  The friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Black Queens of Ghana has been called off. This was disclosed on the X handle of the Super Falcons. In a statement on the Super Falcons handle the game, which was billed for Saturday, 8 July in Casablanca, was called off due to unforeseen circumstances. The [...]
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