Mainz are prepared to sell Kaishu Sano if the right offer arrives, handing Liverpool an encouraging boost in their reported pursuit of the midfielder. The 25-year-old Japanese international has attracted significant attention following a strong showing for Japan at the World Cup and consistent performances in the Bundesliga. Liverpool have been identified as a potential […] The post Mainz Sporting Director Opens Door To Kaishu Sano Sale As Liverpool Transfer Interest Grows appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Rafael Leao has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur, with reports from Italy suggesting the AC Milan winger has been offered to the North London club. The player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is actively shopping the 27-year-old Portuguese international around England as he looks to engineer a summer move away from Milan. Tottenham […] The post Tottenham Offered Rafael Leao In Surprise €60m Transfer Approach From Jorge Mendes appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Mohamed Salah coolly tucked away a panenka penalty as Egypt beat Australia to clinch their first win in a World Cup knockout match, in their round of 32 match on Friday. The game was decided via penalty shootout with Hossam Abdelmaguid scoring the deciding kick as Egypt made history by beating Australia 4-2 in a [...] The post World Cup 2026: Egypt Overcome Australia On Penalty Shootout To Reach Round Of 16 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Corinthians midfielder Breno Bidon, who has emerged as a realistic transfer target this summer despite carrying a €100 million release clause. The 21-year-old Brazilian has attracted significant attention from European clubs, with Italian side Atalanta among those keen on securing his signature ahead of the new season. Atalanta […] The post Arsenal Track Breno Bidon As Corinthians Financial Struggles Make €100m Midfielder Available appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Trevoh Chalobah’s representatives have reportedly touched down in Italy to hold discussions with two Serie A clubs over a potential summer transfer away from Chelsea. The Chelsea defender, who made 34 Premier League appearances last season, is said to be eager to make a permanent switch to Italian football this summer. Fabrizio Romano has reported […] The post Trevoh Chalobah Agents Fly To Italy For Talks With Inter Milan And Como Over Chelsea Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that Neymar is unhappy with his limited bench role at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Neymar has made just one substitute appearance so far, playing the final 14 minutes in a 3-0 group-stage win over Scotland. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Won’t Be Easy Game For Argentina [...] The post World Cup 2026: Neymar Unhappy With Bench Role –Brazil Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, will take another significant step towards the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they host neighbours Benin Republic in the first leg of the final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Saturday. A place at the global showpiece is now within touching distance, with only two [...] The post U-17 WWCQ:Flamingos Aim To See Off Benin, Book Finals Spot appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles attacker Samuel Chukwueze has become a summer transfer target for two former Serie A champions, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Super Eagles winger has just concluded his loan spell at Fulham in West London. However, the Craven Cottage side failed to trigger the buy option attached to his loan agreement. ​Although Chukwueze was quite decent […]

Xabi Alonso Faces Triple Challenge At Chelsea: Win Dressing Room, Restore Cole Palmer, And Tighten Discipline Xabi Alonso’s arrival at Chelsea represents one of the most anticipated managerial appointments in the Premier League for several years. The Spaniard, who built his reputation at Bayer Leverkusen by delivering an unbeaten Bundesliga title, now faces a far […] The post Xabi Alonso’s in-tray at Chelsea: Win squad over, revive Cole Palmer and improve discipline – The New York Times appeared first on Gooner Daily.

João Palhinha has confirmed his Tottenham exit after the club decided not to trigger the £22 million (€30m) permanent purchase option following his loan spell from Bayern Munich. The Portuguese midfielder posted an emotional farewell message expressing heartfelt gratitude to the fans and staff. Read Also:World Cup 2026: England Will Struggle To Cope With Altitude [...] The post Palhinha Confirms Departure From Tottenham appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has described Julian Alvarez as an extraordinary player amid an ongoing transfer saga, with the striker strongly linked to Barcelona. Simeone stated that the 26-year-old should focus on upcoming matches, confirming he remains their best player and a focal point if he stays.  Read Also:World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Won’t [...] The post He’s An Extraordinary Player –Simeone Hails Alvarez appeared first on Complete Sports.

Andre Onana is heading back to Trabzonspor on loan from Manchester United for a second consecutive season, beIN Sport reports. Onana first joined the Turkish side in September last year for a season-long loan and has now returned for the 2026-27 campaign. There is reportedly no option to buy within the agreement, with Onana, who [...] The post Man United Send Onana Back On Loan To Trabzonspor appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spain continued their impressive World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Austria in the Round of 32, silencing doubters who questioned their title credentials. La Roja made relatively light work of Ralf Rangnick’s side, with manager Luis de la Fuente keen to push his squad toward further improvement despite the comfortable result. Goalkeeper […] The post Luis De La Fuente Demands Further Improvement From Spain Despite Dominant Austria Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s D’Tigers ended Guinea’s winning streak, after securing a hard-fought 80-79 triumph to record their victory in Group C, first round at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers on Friday in Luanda. The victory means D’Tigers qualify for the second round of the World Cup qualifiers alongside Guinea. The Nigerian men’s team went into the contest [...] The post D’Tigers Clinch Nervy Win Against Guinea To Reach World Cup Qualification Second Round appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles and AFC Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has seen his younger brother, Brian, sign a two-year deal with EFL Championship side West Bromwich Albion, Soccernet.ng reports. Like Arthur, Brian began his football career at Arsenal's Hale End Football Academy, featuring for the Gunners in League Cup games and Premier League 2 fixtures. Last summer, […]

The Copper Queens of Zambia will play two friendlies against Algeria as part of the their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. The two friendlies will be played on Sunday, 19 July, and Wednesday, 22 July before the two teams jet out to Morocco on the same flight for the [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Group Opponent Zambia Line Up Algeria Friendlies appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are reportedly showing interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, with the move potentially linked to injury concerns surrounding William Saliba. The Daily Telegraph has claimed that Arsenal could make a move for the 28-year-old, though the interest is currently described as tentative by reporter Matt Law. Saliba is understood to have a back […] The post Arsenal Eye Ezri Konsa Transfer As William Saliba Back Surgery Fears Emerge appeared first on Gooner Daily.

​Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor are taking Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli to FIFA over the transfer of Paul Onuachu, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Onuachu's future has been a major concern for Trabzonspor this summer. He was their best player last season, contributing 17 goals and four assists in 25 appearances across all competitions. If not for […]

Dutch defender Nathan Ake has completed a move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, bringing an end to a six-year spell at Manchester City, Tribal Football reports. Fenerbahce announced the signing on Friday, but kept the contract length and transfer fee undisclosed. Ake, 31, joined Manchester City from Bournemouth in 2020 for a reported fee of €45 [...] The post OFFICIAL: Ake Joins Turkish Giants Fenerbahce appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spain’s attacking brilliance has dominated headlines throughout this World Cup, but the defensive solidity quietly building behind their forwards deserves just as much attention. Goalkeeper Unai Simon set an all-time World Cup record during Spain’s victory over Austria, going 520 minutes without conceding across the tournament. That figure nudges ahead of Italian goalkeeper Walter Zenga’s […] The post Unai Simon Sets World Cup Record As Luis De La Fuente’s Spain Defence Silences All Critics appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Michael Kayode has penned a new long-term contract with Premier League club Brentford, Completesports.com reports. Kayode only linked up with the Bees just one year ago from Fiorentina in a deal worth €18m. The new contract will see the versatile full-back remain with Brentford until June 2032, with the club keeping an option to extend [...] The post Kayode Pens New Long-Term Brentford Contract appeared first on Complete Sports.

Born on August 1, 1976, in Owerri, Imo State, Kanu Nwankwo rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa and the world’s most decorated footballers, having won a plethora of trophies at both club and international levels.Few footballers have carried the hopes of a nation and inspired generations the way Kanu has done, with [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 111: Kanu Nwankwo’s Football Sojourn At Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kano Pillars have confirmed the appointment of Daniel Ogunmodede as the club’s new technical adviser ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, reports Completesports.com. The four-time NPFL champions announced the appointment in a brief statement posted on their official X account on Friday. “We’ve reached an agreement to appoint Daniel Ogunmodede (Ijaball) [...] The post NPFL: Ogunmodede Takes Charge At Kano Pillars appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kano Pillars have reached an agreement to appoint former Remo Stars manager Daniel Ogunmodede as their new head coach and technical adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Soccernet.ng reports. The appointment was officially confirmed on Friday, July 3, through the club's X account, ending weeks of speculation over who would […]

Xabi Alonso is set to get his feet under the table at Cobham training ground for the first time on Thursday, July 9, as his Chelsea rebuild begins in earnest. The Blues have enjoyed a promising start to the summer transfer window, but significant work remains before the new Premier League season kicks off next […] The post Granit Xhaka Signing And Aurelien Tchouameni Swap Deal Could Transform Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea Squad appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Manchester City defender Danny Mills expressed serious concerns about the altitude during England’s World Cup clash in Mexico, stating that England will not be prepared for that. Playing in Mexico City, which sits at an elevation of roughly 2,200 meters (7,300 feet), creates a significant environmental challenge for visiting teams. Read Also:World Cup 2026: [...] The post World Cup 2026: England Will Struggle To Cope With Altitude Against Mexico –Mills appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lagos, 9 p.m. on a Saturday. The referee hasn’t blown the whistle yet, but there are already 47 messages in the group chat. One guy posted his accumulator slip. Another pointed out a late change to the team list. Half the group isn’t watching the match. They’re watching the odds. That’s $3a.63 billion by the [...] The post Interest in Nigerian Football Is Growing Amid The Popularity Of Online Gambling Services appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United are considering a move for Super Eagles midfielder Wilfried Ndidi as a potential replacement for Casemiro ahead of the new season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Red Devils are planning for life after the experienced Brazilian, who left the club following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season. The 34-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in 2022 […]

Chelsea’s pre-season preparations are well underway, with head coach Xabi Alonso reportedly naming a star-studded lineup for the club’s friendly fixture. Cole Palmer, one of the most exciting attacking players in English football, features prominently in the starting eleven as Chelsea build momentum heading into the new season. The presence of Palmer in the lineup […] The post Cole Palmer Leads Chelsea’s Pre-Season XI As Four New Signings Make Debut Under Xabi Alonso appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Big responsibility, bigger expectations! Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has reportedly been handed an expanded role, with a new contract that will also see him oversee the Nigeria U-23 Eagles. What does this dual appointment mean for Nigerian football, and can Chelle successfully manage both national teams? In this video, we break down the [...] The post Can Nigeria Sustain Chelle’s $100,000 Monthly Salary? appeared first on Complete Sports.

Victor Osimhen's name and jersey caused a bit of controversy in Samsun this week but effort has now been made to correct the incident, Soccernet.ng reports. Former FC Porto striker Marius Mouandilmadji has apologised to Samsunspor supporters after upsetting many of them by wearing a Galatasaray jersey with Osimhen's name during a training session. The […]

Vladimir Petkovic has urged Algeria to move on after their 2-0 defeat to Switzerland ended the Desert Foxes’ World Cup 2026 campaign in the Round of 32. Early goals in each half from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye powered Switzerland into the Round of 16 for the fourth consecutive World Cup. Switzerland will remain in [...] The post World Cup 2026: Petkovic Urges Algeria To Take Positives From Switzerland Defeat appeared first on Complete Sports.

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 [...] The post World Cup 2026: Kane Can Be Compared To Messi –Gordon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Real Madrid have officially denied any interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, releasing a strongly worded statement on their club website. The Spanish giants moved to clarify their position after a growing number of reports linked them with a move for the Argentina international this summer. Chelsea have endured a difficult 2025/26 campaign, and […] The post Real Madrid Release Official Statement Distancing Themselves From Enzo Fernandez Transfer Links appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Belgian heavyweights Club Brugge are weighing up a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur youngster Elisha Sowunmi, with the highly-rated forward emerging as one of the club’s priority youth targets, Completesports.com can exclusively report. Sowunmi Emerges As Club Brugge’s Priority Youth Target Sources close to the negotiations have revealed that Club Brugge have maintained a long-standing [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Club Brugge Step Up Chase For Tottenham’s Nigerian-Eligible Wonderkid Sowunmi appeared first on Complete Sports.

Turkish giants Trabzonspor have reportedly received an improved offer worth around N44 billion (€28 million) from Premier League side Fulham for Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old enjoyed an outstanding second half in the 2025-26 season after joining the Black Sea Storm in January, quickly establishing himself as one of the team's most important players.  He was […]