Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has already linked up with a select number of his squad in Marbella ahead of the official pre-season start on Monday. The Spanish coach and his players are preparing together in Spain before the full group returns for the formal beginning of pre-season preparations. Arsenal have been relatively quiet in the […] The post Christos Tzolis Meets Arsenal Teammates As Mikel Arteta Faces Defining Pre-Season To-Do List appeared first on Gooner Daily.

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 [...] The post World Cup 2026: England Must Learn To Close The Gap On Spain, Argentina, France appeared first on Complete Sports.

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 [...] The post Monreal: Rogers Can Adapt To Arsenal’s Style Of Football appeared first on Complete Sports.

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. [...] The post World Cup 2026: Laporte Warns Spain Of Argentina’s Provocative Tactics appeared first on Complete Sports.

Alejandro Garnacho could be set for a surprise return to Manchester United after his proposed transfer to Chelsea hit a significant stumbling block. The Argentine winger had been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea reportedly keen to add his pace and creativity to their attacking options. However, the transfer has run […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Faces Potential Manchester United Return After Chelsea Move Collapses appeared first on Gooner Daily.

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 [...] The post World Cup 2026: Who Wins — Spain or Argentina? —Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are bracing themselves for a significant departure this summer, with a £35 million exit reportedly on the horizon for the club. The potential loss of such a valuable asset would represent a notable blow to Wolves as they navigate a challenging period in their recent history. Championship clubs are increasingly active in the […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers Face £35m Departure As Bolton Wanderers Hand Trial To International Striker appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Young players at Heart of Midlothian continue to attract attention from top clubs, with the club working hard to retain its most promising homegrown talent. The Jambos have long prided themselves on developing young players through their academy system, producing talent capable of competing at the highest levels of Scottish football. Hearts have consistently shown […] The post Hearts Academy Talents Face Premier League Temptation As Multiple Transfer Routes Emerge appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa, with a formal bid now reportedly being prepared by the club. The 28-year-old has been one of the standout defenders in the Premier League in recent seasons and has carried that form onto the international stage at the 2026 World Cup. […] The post Arsenal Prepare Bid To Sign Ezri Konsa As William Saliba Injury Concern Deepens appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Morgan Rogers has emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal, with the club expected to make a formal approach for the Aston Villa midfielder in the coming weeks. The England international has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season, establishing himself as a key figure in Unai Emery’s side […] The post Arsenal Set To Pursue Morgan Rogers As Aston Villa Demand Over £100m For Midfielder appeared first on Gooner Daily.

New York City FC has publicly declared its interest in signing United States star Christian Pulisic, but acknowledges that AC Milan has no intention of letting him leave. NYCFC president Brad Sims made the candid admission at a Major League Soccer event held to promote the resumption of the league’s season on Thursday. “If you […] The post New York City FC President Brad Sims Admits AC Milan Blocking Christian Pulisic Move To MLS appeared first on Gooner Daily.

New York City FC has officially confirmed the date of its first home match at Etihad Park, the club’s long-awaited soccer-specific stadium in Queens, New York. The announcement was made by club CEO Brad Sims on Thursday during an MLS media event held at league headquarters in midtown Manhattan. Etihad Park is being constructed next […] The post New York City FC Set To Play First-Ever Home Game At Etihad Park On July 17, 2027 appeared first on Gooner Daily.

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 [...] The post Olabiyi Signs First Professional Contract With Wycombe appeared first on Complete Sports.

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 [...] The post Done Deal: Super Eagles Winger Completes Russian Club Switch appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bruno Guimaraes has been told to reject Manchester United and join Arsenal this summer, with playing time cited as the defining factor in the decision. Former Arsenal and United defender Mikael Silvestre believes the Brazilian would struggle to break into Michael Carrick’s starting XI at Old Trafford following their recent midfield signings. Manchester United have […] The post Mikael Silvestre Urges Bruno Guimaraes To Choose Arsenal Over Manchester United For Regular Starting Role appeared first on Gooner Daily.

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 [...] The post Super Falcons vs Ghana Friendly Game Called Off appeared first on Complete Sports.

Asante Kotoko have appointed experienced South African coach Eric Tinkler as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season, Ghana Soccernet reports. Tinkler joins the Porcupine Warriors with immediate effect, bringing more than three decades of experience in elite football as both a player and coach. Tinkler arrives with an impressive coaching resume, [...] The post Asante Kotoko Appoint South Africa’s AFCON Title Winner Tinkler As New Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea’s new head coach Xabi Alonso has wasted no time making his mark at Stamford Bridge, placing a sharp emphasis on fitness levels across the squad from day one. The Spaniard, widely regarded as one of the most tactically sophisticated coaches in European football, has identified physical conditioning as a key area requiring immediate improvement. […] The post Cole Palmer Fitness Test Results Surface As Xabi Alonso Targets Physical Overhaul At Chelsea appeared first on Gooner Daily.

It is easy to get excited when trying out any new platform; however, one needs to be aware of various things before signing up. Many individuals fail to read through the guidelines and end up making some basic mistakes that impact their overall experience. Here are some typical mistakes beginners should avoid when using the [...] The post Beginner Mistakes To Avoid While Using Cricbet99 Platform appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria have qualified for the 2026 African Nations Championship in Democratic Republic of Congo in September. On Friday, Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 3-1 to remain unbeaten at the qualifiers in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Friday, July 17. After losing the first set 21-25, Nigeria bounced back in the second set with a 25-21 victory. The [...] The post Nigeria Qualify For 2026 Volleyball African Nations Championship appeared first on Complete Sports.

Xabi Alonso has wasted no time making his mark at Chelsea, with the club understood to be pursuing a significant overhaul of their squad this transfer window. Alejandro Garnacho has emerged as one of the headline targets, with Chelsea keen to bring the Manchester United winger to Stamford Bridge. Garnacho has been one of the […] The post Chelsea Target Alejandro Garnacho As Xabi Alonso Works To Complete Seven Major Transfers appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will kick off their title defence at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship with a blockbuster clash against perennial rivals Ghana’s Black Satellites. The Group B opener is scheduled for Monday, 27 July, at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro in Côte d’Ivoire. The fixture is a repeat of the 2024 [...] The post WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles Open Title Defence Against Ghana appeared first on Complete Sports.

Swedish Allsvenskan club AIK Stockholm has signed a new Nigerian midfielder, following the departure of Zadok Yohanna to Brighton, Soccernet.ng reports. ​In recent years, Sweden has become a fertile ground for talented Nigerian players looking to kickstart their European careers. The spotlight on Nigerian talent has even intensified recently, as just two months ago, one […]

Nigeria’s sprint hurdling star and world 100m hurdles record holder, Tobi Amusan, brightened the atmosphere in Team Nigeria’s camp ahead of the kickoff of the 2026 Commonwealth Games after arriving to a warm reception at the special training base in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Thursday, Completesports.com reports. Amusan Confident Team Nigeria Will Deliver Medal Success The [...] The post Amusan Arrives Aberdeen Camp, Upbeat Team Nigeria Will Win Big At Commonwealth Games 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Dear COLA users: We sincerely apologize for the losses and troubles caused to all users by the long-term shutdown of the platform! On October 25, 2024, the platform was subjected to a malicious cyber attack, resulting in the suspension of operations. After 420 days of specialized technical breakthroughs, all user data has been fully restored [...] The post COLA Platform Apology And Service Restoration Announcement appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lionel Messi and Argentina will look to defend their World Cup crown when they square up against Lamine Yamal and a talented Spain side on Sunday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. It’s a clash between the reigning 2022 FIFA World Cup champions and the UEFA Euro 2024 winners, with history on the line. [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 116: 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Preview: Spain vs Argentina appeared first on Complete Sports.

Turkish club Bursaspor have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on a three-year contract, reports Completesports.com. The Green Crocodiles confirmed the arrival of the experienced striker in a social media post on Friday, unveiling him with a short welcome video. “Welcome to our family, Kelechi Iheanacho 💚🤍,” the club wrote on X. Iheanacho [...] The post Done Deal: Iheanacho Joins Turkish Club Bursaspor On Three-Year Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newcastle United are reportedly pursuing a double transfer push, with interest in a Brighton player running alongside a £20 million move for a Coventry City target. The Magpies have shown ambition in recent transfer windows, consistently looking to strengthen their squad across multiple positions under their current ownership group. Brighton have long been regarded as […] The post Newcastle United Eye Brighton Raid For Top Transfer Target While Pursuing £20m Coventry City Deal appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Liverpool legend John Barnes has defended Thomas Tuchel’s defensive tactics in England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final loss against Argentina. After going 1-0 up, Tuchel shifted to a more conservative, defensive posture, citing that the team was becoming too passive before the substitutions. Read Also:World Cup 2026: I Am Disappointed In Myself –France Defender Tuchel [...] The post World Cup 2026: Don’t Blame Tuchel’s Tactics For England’s Loss To Argentina –Barnes appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has officially completed a surprise move to Turkish club Bursaspor, effectively ending his association with Celtic, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029. The 29-year-old joins Bursaspor as a free agent after his contract with […]

Ahead of the 23 July kick-off of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has unveiled a bumper athlete welfare and incentive package for Team Nigeria, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to rewarding sporting excellence,  Completesports.com reports. Team Nigeria Set for Enhanced Welfare Package at Glasgow 2026 The package [...] The post Commonwealth Games 2026: Team Nigeria Medallists To Earn Up To $5,000 Instant Bonus, Other Incentives appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles forward Akor Adams is closing in on a move to newly promoted Serie A side Venezia, with the transfer now entering its final stages, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian striker had already agreed personal terms with the Italian club, while Venezia also reached an agreement with Sevilla over a transfer fee that will see Adams make the switch […]

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has disclosed that he has no intention of going into coaching. The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Player of the Tournament stated that his long-term ambition is to transition into football governance and administration to help shape the future of Nigerian football. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: ‘We Want To Repeat [...] The post Going Into Coaching Is Not My Dream –Ex-Super Eagles Defender appeared first on Complete Sports.

Besiktas have reportedly made an offer to Mohamed Salah, as the Egyptian captain reduced his initial €15 million annual salary demand. According to reports, Salah’s representatives arrived in Istanbul to continue talks with the Super Lig club. Besiktas is said to have made its first formal approach to Salah’s camp. According to Turkish journalist Efecan [...] The post Turkish Giants Make Opening Offer For Salah appeared first on Complete Sports.

Esther Okoronkwo has declared that the Super Falcons are determined to make history by successfully defending their title at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Completesports.com reports. Justine Madugu’s side will be aiming to secure a record-extending 11th continental crown in Morocco. Okoronkwo Rallies Teammates Okoronkwo insisted that the players are not feeling overwhelmed [...] The post WAFCON 2026: ‘We Want To Repeat History’ — Okoronkwo Reveals Super Falcons’ Mission appeared first on Complete Sports.

England legend Paul Scholes has launched a stinging critique of Harry Kane’s decision to repeatedly drop into midfield during the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. England lost 2-1 in a heartbreaking contest on Wednesday night, with the match turning dramatically after Anthony Gordon had given the side a 1-0 lead. Two late […] The post Paul Scholes Admits He “Hated” Watching Harry Kane Drop Into Midfield During England’s World Cup Semi-Final Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.