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Arsenal Part Ways With Sam Wilson As Premier League Champions Overhaul Backroom Staff
Arsenal are preparing to end lead performance coach Sam Wilson’s 12-year association with the club, according to the BBC, as a wider staff shake-up takes shape. Wilson joined the Gunners in 2014 and has spent the past seven years working directly with the first team, building a lengthy and significant career at the north London […] The post Arsenal Part Ways With Sam Wilson As Premier League Champions Overhaul Backroom Staff appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: It’s Disappointing –Thomas-Asante Reacts After Ghana’s Loss To Croatia
Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed disappointment after the Black Stars lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final group match at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ghana progressed to the Round of 32 of the tournament despite the loss to Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium on Sunday morning. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Ghana Lose To Croatia, [...] The post World Cup 2026: It’s Disappointing –Thomas-Asante Reacts After Ghana’s Loss To Croatia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Alejandro Garnacho Sparks Debate After Debuting New Braided Hairstyle
Alejandro Garnacho has become the talk of social media after debuting a new braided hairstyle that has divided opinion among football fans worldwide. The Manchester United winger, known as much for his style as his skill on the pitch, unveiled the fresh look recently, prompting an immediate reaction online. Garnacho has long been one of […] The post Alejandro Garnacho Sparks Debate After Debuting New Braided Hairstyle appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: Ghana Lose To Croatia, Finish Third In Group L
Ghana’s Black Stars slipped to third place in Group L after a 2-1 defeat to Croatia at Philadelphia Stadium on Saturday, while England secured top spot with a 2-0 win over Panama in New Jersey. Derrick Luckassen scored his first goal for Ghana to cancel out Petar Sučić’s first-half opener, but Croatia struck late to [...] The post World Cup 2026: Ghana Lose To Croatia, Finish Third In Group L appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Can Eric Chelle Lead The Super Eagles Of Nigeria Back To The FIFA World Cup
Former Nigeria international, Abiodun Baruwa believes Eric Chelle will lead the Super Eagles to the 2030 World Cup provided Nigerians remain patient, united, and fully support the coach’s vision. The national team’s improved performances and pragmatic style has increased the level of confidence that Chelle has what it takes to guide Nigeria back to football’s [...] The post Can Eric Chelle Lead The Super Eagles Of Nigeria Back To The FIFA World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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England Fans Rage At Thomas Tuchel’s Side As Harry Kane And Co Struggle To Break Down Panama
England’s World Cup 2026 campaign has hit a rough patch at the worst possible time, with the Three Lions looking toothless against Panama in their final group game. The match, still goalless heading into half time, has sparked an avalanche of furious reactions across social media from fans and journalists watching on in disbelief. England […] The post England Fans Rage At Thomas Tuchel’s Side As Harry Kane And Co Struggle To Break Down Panama appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: Japan Can Shock Brazil –Minamino
Japan star Takumi Minamino has disclosed that the team can shock Brazil in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash in Houston by embracing an underdog mentality. The Samurai Blue are looking to replicate their historic 3-2 comeback victory against the Brazilians from an international friendly. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Norway Is Ready [...] The post World Cup 2026: Japan Can Shock Brazil –Minamino appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fabrizio Romano Update On Maghnes Akliouche To PSG Could Boost Liverpool And Arsenal Transfer Plans
Paris Saint-Germain are pushing hard to sign Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, according to a transfer update from Fabrizio Romano. Romano posted on X on June 27, 2026, confirming that PSG have been working behind the scenes to lead the race for Akliouche’s signature. The respected transfer insider stated that “talks on with exit anticipated […] The post Fabrizio Romano Update On Maghnes Akliouche To PSG Could Boost Liverpool And Arsenal Transfer Plans appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Croatia Vs Ghana Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Matchday 3; Group L)
Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L matchday 3 clash between Vatreni (The Blazers) of Croatia and the Black Stars of Ghana at the Philadelphia Stadium, Pennsylvania, USA. The post Croatia Vs Ghana Live Blogging – FIFA World Cup 2026 (Matchday 3; Group L) appeared first on Complete Sports.
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World Cup 2026: Saber Confident Egypt Can Overcome Australia
Mahmoud Saber believes Egypt will be fully prepared for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Australia, Completesports.com reports. The Pharaohs sealed a place in the knockout stages following a 1-1 draw with Iran on Saturday. Mahmoud Saber gave Hossam Hassan the lead in the fifth minute Saber converted from close range [...] The post World Cup 2026: Saber Confident Egypt Can Overcome Australia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cole Palmer Shows Support For Chelsea Move To Sign Granit Xhaka
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has publicly shown his approval of the club’s reported interest in Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka by liking a post from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano subsequently reposted content from Chelsea account Pys on X, which highlighted that Palmer had liked the original story linking the Blues with a move for the […] The post Cole Palmer Shows Support For Chelsea Move To Sign Granit Xhaka appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Transfer: French giants join Borussia Dortmund in race for Emmanuel Fernandez
Super Eagles and Rangers centre-back Emmanuel Fernandez has been linked with a plethora of clubs this summer after a brilliant season with the Gers in the SPFL, Soccernet.ng reports. French side Stade Rennais have entered the growing race for the 24-year-old, adding further weight to what is truly a remarkable story of a player who […]
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Transfer: Fulham to battle former Serie A champions for Super Eagles defender
Premier League side Fulham have been linked with Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu, but they now face stiff competition for his services, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 23-year-old talent recently swapped Austrian club Wolfsberger for Trabzonspor in a €5.5 million deal during the winter transfer window. Since his arrival in Turkey, his performances have attracted significant interest […]
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World Cup 2026: Canada Coach Gives Fitness Update On Bayern Star Davies Ahead South Africa Clash
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.
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Chelle-trained Nigeria-eligible teenager names Rafael Leao as role model
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 […]
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Wimbledon: Serena’s Comeback Is Inspirational –Djokovic
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.
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Arsenal Eye Bruno Guimaraes With Gabriel Martinelli And Mikel Merino Among Potential Swap Options
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.
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World Cup 2026: Messi Will Start From Bench Against Jordan –Argentina Coach
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.
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Chelsea Submit £26m Bid For Former Arsenal Star
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.
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England Set To Face Crucial World Cup Round Of 32 Opponent As Tournament Heats Up
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.
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Manchester United Scout Maxi Araujo As €80m Sporting CP Star Dazzles At The World Cup
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.
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Fernandez Attracts Interest From Ligue 1 Club
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.
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Arsenal And Tottenham Enter Race To Sign Curtis Jones In Surprise £35m Liverpool Transfer Twist
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.
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Brighton Launch €34m Move For Nigerian-Born Defender
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.
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The Highest-Ranked Nations Not At The 2026 World Cup
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.
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Arsenal Plan £80m Bid For Brazil World Cup Star
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.
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World Cup 2026: Norway Is Ready For Ivory Coast Physical Approach –Solbakken
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.
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World Cup 2026: It’s Nice To See What African Teams Are Doing In This Tournament –France Legend Henry
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.
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Sandro Tonali Ready To Honour Promise To Roberto De Zerbi And Force Through Tottenham Transfer
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.
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Bologna plotting transfer for Super Eagles-eligible star who could replace Ola Aina
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 […]
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons’ Group Rivals Malawi Announce Provisional Squad
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.
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Leandro Trossard Sends Arsenal And Andrea Berta A Timely Warning With World Cup Masterclass
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.
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World Cup 2026: Super Eagles icon offers harsh verdict on England, Germany – “They can’t win”
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 […]
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Cole Palmer Responds To England World Cup Snub And Says ‘I’m Not Crying’ Over Omission
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.
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World Cup 2026: Egypt Ready To Take On Any Opponent — Hassan
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.
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Ronaldo vs Messi: Legendary Super Eagles star settles GOAT debate – ‘He is a god!’
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 […]
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