Former Super Eagles defender Juwon Oshaniwa has explained what Morocco must do to advance to the knockout rounds at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atlas Lions face Haiti in their final Group C game at the Mundial, knowing that they will book their place in the Round of 32 if they avoid defeat in that encounter next Wednesday. […]

Sweden head coach Graham Potter stated that his squad will learn from their 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston. Potter watched on as his team were thumped at Houston Stadium on Saturday, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scoring twice for Ronald Koeman’s side. The Netherlands were [...] The post World Cup 2026: Sweden Will Learn From Loss Against Netherlands –Potter appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sunday (today, June 21) has become one of the most important days in Ebenezer Akinsanmiro's young career. By the end of the day, the Nigerian midfielder should have a much clearer picture of where he will play his football during the 2026-27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. While Pisa are preparing to officially welcome new coach Paolo […]

Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a deal to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer transfer window. The North London club have made significant progress in their pursuit of the 21-year-old Portuguese international, with personal terms nearly finalised. Reporter Matteo Moretto confirmed on X that Spurs are on the verge of reaching […] The post Tottenham Edge Closer To Mateus Fernandes Signing As Personal Terms Agreement Nears appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Germany striker Denis Undav has moved to the top of the adidas Golden Boot standings at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Undav forward came off the bench to score a brace in Germany’s 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire at Toronto Stadium on Saturday, taking his tournament tally to three goals. The VfB Stuttgart forward’s [...] The post World Cup 2026: Germany’s Undav Leads Golden Boot Race appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has tipped Ghana to secure a draw against England in their second game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 23, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The second round of games at the World Cup has started, and most teams are looking to win to qualify or put themselves in a […]

Cote d’Ivoire talisman Amad Diallo insists The Elephants remain firmly in control of their FIFA World Cup destiny despite suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany, SABC Sport reports. The African side pushed one of the tournament favourites all the way before conceding a late winner, having entered the clash full of confidence following their [...] The post World Cup 2026: Amad Backs Côte d’Ivoire To Make Knockout Stage Despite Germany Defeat appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, with Declan Rice playing a key role in convincing him to move. Mikel Arteta’s side have made the 23-year-old playmaker a top priority as they look to strengthen their squad for another Champions League challenge. Rice has reportedly been working on Rogers during […] The post Declan Rice Leads England Charm Offensive To Bring Morgan Rogers To Arsenal This Summer appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Manchester United forward Mark Hughes has confirmed that his son, Alex, has died suddenly at the age of 38, Express reports. Alex was player recruitment lead at Grimsby Town and former Manchester United forward Hughes has said that he and his wife Jill have been left “totally heartbroken” by his passing. A statement released [...] The post Man United Legend’s Son Dies appeared first on Complete Sports.

Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has expressed disappointment with his team’s defeat to Ecuador, Completesports.com reports. The two-time African champions took an early lead through Franck Kessie, and wasted a number of chances afterwards. Germany then rallied after the break scoring twice through substitute Deniz Undav to secure a place in the Round of [...] The post World Cup 2026: Fae Rues Cote d’Ivoire’s Defeat To Germany appeared first on Complete Sports.

France defender William Saliba has disclosed that he has been playing through back pain at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Arsenal centre-half managed the lingering physical issues during his club’s domestic and European campaigns and is being closely monitored by French medical staff. Saliba noted that he has had minor niggles for several months [...] The post World Cup 2026: I’ve Been Playing Through Pain For France –Saliba appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal’s summer transfer window is gathering serious momentum, with a host of senior and youth targets emerging as Mikel Arteta looks to build on the club’s title-winning foundations. Morgan Rogers has firmly established himself as the club’s primary attacking target, sitting at the forefront of Arsenal’s ambitions in a manner similar to previous headline pursuits. […] The post Martin Odegaard Future Uncertain As Arsenal Target Morgan Rogers And Ayyoub Bouaddi This Summer appeared first on Gooner Daily.

William Saliba has admitted he has been carrying a back problem throughout Arsenal’s historic Premier League title-winning campaign this season. The French defender followed in the footsteps of teammates Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice by sacrificing his body for the club’s 22-year wait for top-flight glory. Saliba, speaking from France’s World Cup base in Boston, […] The post William Saliba Reveals Injury Struggle After Powering Through Pain To Win Arsenal’s Premier League Title appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Rangers manager Derek McInnes is reportedly working to identify transfer priorities as the club looks to strengthen its squad ahead of the next campaign. The Ibrox side are understood to be drawing up a wishlist of targets to help bolster key areas across the pitch under McInnes’s guidance. McInnes has wasted little time in assessing […] The post Derek McInnes Targets Four Key Signings As Rangers Begin Shaping Ibrox Transfer Wishlist appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Spain were held to a goalless draw in their World Cup opener, managing 23 attempts against Cape Verde without once finding the back of the net. Luis de la Fuente was characteristically defiant after the result, insisting his side’s direction remained sound despite widespread concern from pundits and supporters. “Nothing has given us any doubts. […] The post Luis De La Fuente’s Spain Face Defining Crossroads After Baffling World Cup Opener Against Cape Verde appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The summer transfer window is heating up, and several Nigerian stars could be on the move as clubs across Europe look to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. From established Super Eagles internationals to emerging talents making waves abroad, which Nigerian players are most likely to secure big transfers this summer? Related: Positives [...] The post Nigerian Players Likely To Seal Summer Transfers Next Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brighton have made a third bid of around £45 million to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic this summer transfer window. Tottenham are holding firm on their valuation, with the north London club reportedly demanding £60 million for the 19-year-old central defender. According to The Standard, Vuskovic is prepared to submit a formal transfer request […] The post Luka Vuskovic Ready To Force Tottenham Exit As Brighton Submit Third Offer appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Netherlands produced a commanding World Cup performance in Houston on Saturday, crushing Sweden 5-1 to climb to the top of the Group F standings. Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo both scored twice, while Crysencio Summerville added a late goal to complete the convincing victory. The result was particularly significant given the Netherlands had entered […] The post Brian Brobbey And Cody Gakpo Fire Netherlands To Emphatic 5-1 Victory Over Sweden In Group F appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Germany came from behind to beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-1 on Saturday night at BMO Field, with substitute Deniz Undav scoring twice in the second half, including a stoppage-time winner, to complete the turnaround. Franck Kessié had given Côte d’Ivoire the lead in the 30th minute, but Undav’s double in the final half-hour swung the match [...] The post World Cup 2026: Germany Qualify For Knockout Round After Dramatic Win Against Côte d’Ivoire appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea skipper Reece James was ‘devastated’ to see Marc Cucurella leave the club. Cucurella moved to European giants Real Madrid from the Blues in a deal worth €55million (£47.5m) and €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons. It brought an end to the left-back’s four-year stint in west London in which he won the Club World Cup and [...] The post I’m Devastated To See Cucurella Go —Chelsea Captain James appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newcastle United have turned down an £80 million offer from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali this week. The Magpies are willing to let the Italy international leave St James’ Park, but only if their £100 million valuation is met in full. Tottenham officially tabled the bid this week, though it was swiftly rejected by […] The post Newcastle United Reject Tottenham’s £80m Sandro Tonali Bid And Set £100m Asking Price appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka misses training on Saturday as England continue preparation for their World Cup 2026 clash with Ghana. Saka, who has been managing an Achilles issue in the past few months was a second half substitute in England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia. The 25-year-old is now doubtful for the Three Lions clash with [...] The post World Cup 2026: Saka Misses England Training Ahead Ghana Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.

Real Madrid has denied any contact with Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise or his representatives. In a statement released on Saturday, Madrid said they have not had any direct or indirect contact with the aforementioned player, his representatives, or anyone in his entourage, as they say they believe any interest in a player must be dealt [...] The post Real Madrid Deny Any Attempt To Sign Olise appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing hard to reshape their midfield this summer, with two Premier League-tested names firmly in their sights. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Spurs are “very focused” on signing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United ahead of the new season. Alongside that pursuit, Tottenham have also made “direct contact” with the agent of Portuguese […] The post Tottenham In “Direct Contact” Over Mateus Fernandes As Sandro Tonali Pursuit Intensifies appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen their attacking options this summer and have identified FC Cincinnati striker Kevin Denkey as a key target. The 25-year-old has been in impressive form in Major League Soccer, catching the attention of several clubs across Europe ahead of the transfer window. Denkey joined Cincinnati last summer and has since […] The post Tottenham Hotspur Target Kevin Denkey In Bargain Summer Striker Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Scotland manager Steve Clarke insists his side will not sit back in their crucial Group C decider against Brazil, stating that the Scots will approach the five-time world champions with a positive game plan. Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco in Massachusetts, Clarke wants his team to bounce back with confidence in their last [...] The post World Cup 2026: We’ll Apply Different Approach Against Brazil –Scotland Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Dream Star Ladies 3-0 in friendly at the Remo Stars Sports Complex, Ikenne on Saturday. The friendly is part of the team’s preparation for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against Benin Republic. It marked the Flamingos’ first preparation game since arriving in Ikenne for the final round of [...] The post U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Secure Friendly Win Ahead Benin Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

England legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that he is not expecting Liverpool to win the Premier League title next season under new manager Andoni Iraola. Recall that Iraola took over the Liverpool dugout after Arne Slot was dismissed in late May following a fifth-place finish and 20 defeats across all competitions. Read Also:Brighton Rule Out [...] The post Liverpool Won’t Win Premier League Title Next Season –Carragher appeared first on Complete Sports.

Joao Palhinha spent last season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, and the midfielder impressed enough to generate serious interest in a permanent deal. Tottenham hold an option to sign the 30-year-old outright when his loan expires, though they are yet to formally trigger that clause. Speculation has grown in recent weeks over his future, with […] The post Tottenham Hotspur Set To Land Joao Palhinha Permanently As Sporting CP Miss Out appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brazil’s finest defenders have worn the famous yellow shirt with authority, and Gabriel Magalhaes is making a compelling case to join that illustrious group. The Arsenal centre-back took a heavy blow to the ankle in the opening minutes of Brazil’s World Cup clash against Haiti, sparking immediate concern on the touchline. Carlo Ancelotti’s bench reacted […] The post Gabriel Magalhaes Shakes Off Injury Scare To Stake His Claim As Brazil’s Defensive Cornerstone appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Trabzonspor have made a firm decision over the future of Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu amid growing interest ahead of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwaiwu only joined the Black Sea Storm in a €5.5 million move from Austrian side Wolfsberger during the winter transfer window, but he has already attracted attention from Premier League club Fulham, […]

Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor are keen to retain the services of Chibuike Nwaiwu for the new season, Completesports.com reports. The Black Sea Storm signed Nwaiwu from from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC for €5.5 in January. Nigeria international Nwaiwu quickly established himself as a key figure at Trabzonspor, playing a pivotal role in the club’s [...] The post Trabzonspor Eager To Retain Nwaiwu appeared first on Complete Sports.

Algeria have complained to FIFA alleging poor refereeing in their World Cup opener against Argentina, talkSPORT reports. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina ran out 3-0 winners in Group J and the Algerians were not happy with the 2022 World Cup-winning captain in particular. Messi stood on the calf of Algeria defender Aissa Mandi [...] The post World Cup 2026: Algeria Lodge Official Complaint To FIFA Over ‘Poor Officiating’ In Opener Vs Argentina appeared first on Complete Sports.

Argentine TV presenter Florencia Pena has resigned mid-World Cup after falsely claiming that Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, had passed away following the football legend’s emotional display after netting the first of his three goals against Algeria. Pena made the unfounded allegation before the Messi family issued a statement confirming that Jorge is facing a “health [...] The post World Cup Presenter Resigns After Claiming On Live TV Messi’s Dad Had Died appeared first on Complete Sports.