Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has provided an update on Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies ahead of his side’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against South Africa. Tournament co-hosts Canada will face Bafana Bafana on Sunday at 9pm at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, with both teams battling for a place [...] The post World Cup 2026: Canada Coach Gives Fitness Update On Bayern Star Davies Ahead South Africa Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Portugal and AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has been named as a role model by Wycombe Wanderers winger Micah Olabiyi, who is on the radar of the Super Eagles and of England's Three Lions, Soccernet.ng reports. The 16-year-old had the experience of a lifetime when he was invited to the Nigerian National team setup by […]

Veteran tennis star Novak Djokovic has praised Serena Williams’ return to professional tennis as truly inspirational and epic, highlighting the intense effort and gym work the 44-year-old is putting into her preparations for the tournament.  23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams is making a sensational return to Wimbledon after a nearly four-year absence. Read Also:Wimbledon: [...] The post Wimbledon: Serena’s Comeback Is Inspirational –Djokovic appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are exploring a player-plus-cash approach to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United after an initial verbal offer was rejected outright. The Gunners made a proposal worth less than £60million to Newcastle via intermediaries, according to The Athletic, but St. James’ Park chiefs turned it down swiftly. Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his squad […] The post Arsenal Eye Bruno Guimaraes With Gabriel Martinelli And Mikel Merino Among Potential Swap Options appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has officially confirmed that Lionel Messi will start on the bench for the final FIFA World Cup 2026 group game against Jordan. With Argentina having already secured the top spot and qualification for the Round of 32, the decision was made to rest the team’s talisman, though he is expected [...] The post World Cup 2026: Messi Will Start From Bench Against Jordan –Argentina Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea have submitted a £26m bid to sign Sunderland midfielder and former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka in the summer transfer window. This is according to a report from journalist Luca Cerchione (via GIVEMESPORT). The potential signing is believed to have been personally requested by Alonso, who managed Xhaka during his time at Bayer Leverkusen. It [...] The post Chelsea Submit £26m Bid For Former Arsenal Star appeared first on Complete Sports.

England’s participation in the 2026 World Cup has captured the attention of football fans across the globe as the knockout rounds begin to take shape. The Three Lions navigated their group stage campaign and now find themselves preparing for the pressure-filled environment of the World Cup’s expanded knockout format. The 2026 World Cup introduced a […] The post England Set To Face Crucial World Cup Round Of 32 Opponent As Tournament Heats Up appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Sporting CP left-back Maxi Araujo, sending scouts to watch him perform on the biggest stage of all. The Red Devils had representatives present to observe the 26-year-old in action as Uruguay faced Cape Verde at the World Cup, according to reports via SportWitness. Araujo has been in […] The post Manchester United Scout Maxi Araujo As €80m Sporting CP Star Dazzles At The World Cup appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ligue 1 club Stade Rennes have joined the race to sign Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Completesports.com reports. Fernandez, who joined the Scottish giants from League One side Peterborough United for around £3.5 million last summer, has quickly established himself as one of the standout defenders in the Scottish Premiership. Rangers are expected to demand a [...] The post Fernandez Attracts Interest From Ligue 1 Club appeared first on Complete Sports.

Curtis Jones has emerged as a surprise transfer target for both Arsenal and Tottenham, with the Liverpool midfielder attracting serious interest from across the Premier League. The 25-year-old has been the subject of growing speculation in recent weeks, with Liverpool said to be open to selling him for the right price. Reports indicate that Liverpool […] The post Arsenal And Tottenham Enter Race To Sign Curtis Jones In Surprise £35m Liverpool Transfer Twist appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brighton & Hove Albion have stepped up their pursuit of Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor by submitting a bid worth around €34 million (£30 million) for the highly rated teenager. According to transfer experts Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook, the Premier League club have formalised their interest after being linked with the Nigerian-born defender earlier this [...] The post Brighton Launch €34m Move For Nigerian-Born Defender appeared first on Complete Sports.

The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams, yet even with more places than ever, some of the biggest names in international football are missing. Italy, ranked 12ᵗʰ in the world, are the highest-ranked absentee, left out for a third tournament in a row. Their absence, along with several other established sides, [...] The post The Highest-Ranked Nations Not At The 2026 World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are ready to make their move for Bruno Guimaraes after receiving all the encouragement they needed from the Brazilian’s camp, according to TEAMtalk. The Gunners are understood to be prioritising the Brazilian star ahead of his Newcastle teammate Sandro Tonali, who they have also spoken to. Arsenal have long admired Guimaraes and are now [...] The post Arsenal Plan £80m Bid For Brazil World Cup Star appeared first on Complete Sports.

Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has disclosed that his team is ready to face the physical challenge of the Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Recall that Solbakken benched 10 starters, including star striker Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, in their final group stage match against France to [...] The post World Cup 2026: Norway Is Ready For Ivory Coast Physical Approach –Solbakken appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Arsenal and Barcelona star Thierry Henry has praised the performances of African nations, at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. Henry is part of Fox Sports’ broadcast team, serving as a pundit for the tournament being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Speaking this week, the French football legend singled out South [...] The post World Cup 2026: It’s Nice To See What African Teams Are Doing In This Tournament –France Legend Henry appeared first on Complete Sports.

Sandro Tonali is determined to join Tottenham Hotspur this summer and has already given his word to manager Roberto De Zerbi that he will make the move happen. The 26-year-old Italian international has been one of the standout midfielders in the Premier League during his time at Newcastle United, attracting interest from several top clubs […] The post Sandro Tonali Ready To Honour Promise To Roberto De Zerbi And Force Through Tottenham Transfer appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Italian Serie A club ‎Bologna FC have expressed interest in signing Super Eagles-eligible defender Daniel Oyegoke from Hellas Verona this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Oyegoke is coming of a disappointing season with Verona last season. The 23-year-old defender joined the club from Scottish side Hearts last summer, and he quickly became a regular part of the […]

Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili has unveiled a 32-member provisional squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations The squad is led by captain Tabitha Chawinga and vice-captain Temwa Chawinga, who returns to the team after missing their recent matches. Fazil has also included two U-20 players, Takondwa Chinyamvula and Fatima Lali, in the [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ Group Rivals Malawi Announce Provisional Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.

Belgium’s Leandro Trossard produced a stunning display against New Zealand, scoring twice as the Red Devils romped to a 5-1 victory at BC Place on Friday night. The convincing win secured Belgium’s place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, with Trossard playing a central role throughout the match. The 31-year-old winger broke […] The post Leandro Trossard Sends Arsenal And Andrea Berta A Timely Warning With World Cup Masterclass appeared first on Gooner Daily.

As the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to an end across the United States, Canada and Mexico, former Super Eagles captain Segun Odegbami has shared his thoughts on the teams he believes can and cannot win the tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite impressive performances from England, Germany and the Netherlands in the […]

Cole Palmer has spoken publicly for the first time about being left out of England’s World Cup squad, addressing the situation with characteristic composure and calm. The Chelsea midfielder made headlines after being omitted from the national team’s plans, a decision that surprised many supporters and pundits given his outstanding club form. Palmer has been […] The post Cole Palmer Responds To England World Cup Snub And Says ‘I’m Not Crying’ Over Omission appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Egypt boss Hossam Hassan has declared his team’s readiness to face any opponent at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Pharaohs booked their spot in the Round of 32 following a thrilling 1-1 draw with IR Iran on Saturday. The Pharaohs made the perfect start with Mahmoud Saber slotting home from close range after Alireza [...] The post World Cup 2026: Egypt Ready To Take On Any Opponent — Hassan appeared first on Complete Sports.

The debate over football's Greatest of All Time (GOAT) between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has lasted for nearly two decades, but Nigerian football legend Segun Odegbami has made his choice clear, Soccernet.ng reports. Fans across the world, including Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, have argued for many years over whether Messi or Ronaldo deserves the […]

Cape Verde head coach Bubista has declared that nothing is impossible after guiding the Blue Sharks to a historic Round of 32 clash against Argentina on July 3 in Miami. Cape Verde sealed their historic advancement by finishing as runners-up in Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2026, remaining undefeated following draws against Spain, [...] The post World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Will Relish Chance To Face Argentina –Bubista appeared first on Complete Sports.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has expressed his frustration at the standard of officiating after his side’s physically demanding clash against Uruguay at the World Cup. Refereeing decisions at this year’s tournament have attracted considerable criticism, with a series of questionable calls and a widespread tolerance of rough, physical play drawing widespread concern. Spain […] The post Luis De La Fuente Hits Out At Officiating After Spain Edge Uruguay At 2026 World Cup appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continues to face uncertainty over his long-term future at Celtic, with his contract set to expire in the coming days, Soccernet.ng reports. Iheanacho’s future has been up in the air since the end of the 2025-26 season, with no decision made on whether the Scottish champions will extend his stay beyond this summer. The Nigerian […]

Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami believes the Super Eagles would have been one of the strongest teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they had qualified under head coach Eric Chelle, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria failed to reach the expanded 48-team tournament after a disappointing qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles lost the automatic qualification ticket […]

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has criticized FIFA, calling the 2026 World Cup a logistical disaster following a 1-1 draw with Egypt. In a chat with reporters, he condemned the unfair conditions, citing mandatory grueling commutes between their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, and US match locations, missing recovery staff, and ongoing visa issues for key [...] The post World Cup 2026 Is A Disaster –Iran Star Slams FIFA appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bruno Guimaraes has firmly established himself as one of the most sought-after players in this summer’s transfer window, attracting interest from clubs across Europe. Arsenal made the first significant move, submitting an opening bid of around £55m to Newcastle United, which was rejected outright by the Magpies. Newcastle have made their position abundantly clear, showing […] The post Arsenal Lead Race For Bruno Guimaraes As Liverpool And Manchester United Circle £100m Newcastle Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea’s summer transfer window is shaping up to be one of the most significant in recent memory, with incoming manager Xabi Alonso granted more power than any of his predecessors at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have wasted no time since the window opened, with Marc Cucurella completing a move to Real Madrid for a fixed […] The post Xabi Alonso Must Make Alejandro Garnacho Transfer Call As Chelsea Agreement Edges Closer appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde made history as they reached the knockout round of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after their 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in their final Group H in the early hours of Saturday. With the result, Cape Verde finished second on three points and qualify automatically to the round of [...] The post Cape Verde Equals Super Eagles, Ghana’s World Cup Feat After Historic Knockout Round Qualification appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Atalanta right back Marco Palestra for a reported fee of around £43 million this summer. The 21-year-old spent last season on loan at Cagliari, where he made a consistent impression throughout the Serie A campaign with his performances. Palestra scored once and contributed four assists during […] The post Chelsea Close In On £43m Marco Palestra Transfer After Months Of Intense Scouting appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw believed his team fully deserved the big win over Iraq, Completesports.com reports. The Terangha Lions gave themselves hope of extending their stay at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Iraq at the Toronto Stadium on Friday night. Thiaw’s side could seal a last 32 spot [...] The post World Cup 2026: Senegal Deserved Big Win Over Iraq — Thiaw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Serena Williams will face 20-year-old Australian player Maya Joint in the opening round of the Wimbledon Championships. The 44-year-old seven-time Wimbledon champion accepted a wild-card entry for her highly anticipated return to singles play, marking her first singles match in nearly four years. Read Also:Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon –Ex-Coach The first-round matchup sets up a [...] The post Wimbledon: Serena To Face Maya Joint In Opening Round appeared first on Complete Sports.