Former Valencia midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has disclosed that the UEFA Champions League remains the ultimate ambition for Barcelona, its fans, and players following a strong start to the season. In a chat with Casinolyze, Mendieta noted that while domestic success is always targeted, the European trophy is what everyone at the club desires most. Read [...] The post Mendieta Backs Barcelona To Win Champions League appeared first on Complete Sports.

Edo Queens have been rewarded with a whopping N50 million for winning the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League. Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, announced the cash reward on Tuesday during a reception held in honour of the victorious team in Benin City. The players and their officials returned home to a hero’s welcome following [...] The post Edo Queens Rewarded With N50m For WAFU B Women’s Champions League Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.

Liverpool are set to host Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League opener at Anfield on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The Reds are looking to build momentum following a dismal start to the season while Atletico are seeking for consistency after a hot and cold start. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Liverpool Liverpool began the [...] The post Liverpool Vs Atletico: Reds Seek Momentum Against Unpredictable Rojiblancos In Champions League Opening Round appeared first on Complete Sports.

Cole Palmer has come under scrutiny once again following Chelsea’s match against Arsenal, with questions resurfacing about his performances in high-profile fixtures. The young Chelsea forward has been one of the most talked-about players in English football, dazzling supporters and pundits alike with his creative brilliance in recent seasons. However, a persistent narrative has followed […] The post Cole Palmer Faces Fresh Criticism After Arsenal Display As Big-Game Question Returns appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Barau FC General Manager, Dominic Iorfa, has praised his players for their resilience after they secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Kun Khalifat in a EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 2 encounter at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. Difficult Build-Up Iorfa’s satisfaction was particularly significant given the challenging circumstances the team faced just [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Iorfa Hails Barau FC Players After Hard-Fought Draw Against Kun Khalifat appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season after her NWSL club, Washington Spirit, confirmed that she will undergo surgery this week. Abiodun was initially expected to spend about two months on the sidelines, but the club has now placed her on the season-ending injury list. “The [...] The post Super Falcons’ Abiodun Ruled Out For Rest Of Season With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Rangers are preparing to navigate a challenging period without one of their most important attacking players, Lawrence Shankland, raising serious questions about their squad depth. Shankland has been a consistent and prolific presence for Rangers, making his absence a significant concern for manager Philippe Clement and the coaching staff heading into upcoming fixtures. The Scottish […] The post Rangers Face Tough Test As Lawrence Shankland Absence Looms Large appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea are understood to be in a strong position to land Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with sources stating the club have made fresh moves ahead of a potential January transfer. The West London side are seeking another central midfielder after selling Enzo Fernandez and seeing a deal for Monaco’s Lamine Camara collapse. With numbers stretched, [...] The post Chelsea To Launch January Bid For Premier League Midfield Star appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has continued his fine scoring form for Bursaspor since arriving in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Iheanacho joined the Turkish TFF First League outfit on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Celtic. Coming off an impressive end to the season in Scotland, he had been […]

Crystal Palace are working hard to tie down Tyrick Mitchell to a significant new deal before his current contract expires next summer. The 27-year-old left-back has established himself as one of the club’s most dependable performers since breaking into the senior squad in 2020. Palace are determined to remove any uncertainty around his future and […] The post Crystal Palace Push To Secure Tyrick Mitchell On Long-Term Contract Before Rivals Circle appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday, October 6, giving Nigeria another chance to test itself against a European opponent, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the fixture through its official social media platforms. The game will be played at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, a 44,000-seat venue that […]

Former world number one, Mats Wilander, has described Zheng Qinwen as one of the best tennis players in the world. Wilander made this known after Zheng ousted six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round of the US Open. Read Also:I Don’t Start My Training With Breakfast –Serena Reacting to the [...] The post US Open: ‘She’s One Of The Best Players In The World’ –Wilander Hails Zheng After Ousting Swiatek appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has suffered another setback after Nigeria’s heartbreaking failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Washington Spirit midfielder has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 NWSL season after being moved to the club’s season-ending injury list. The NWSL side confirmed on Monday […]

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026,reports Completesports.com. The encounter will come exactly one week after Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Matchday 2 qualifying fixture against Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus in Bissau on Tuesday, 29 September. Eric Chelle’s side will begin [...] The post Friendly: Super Eagles To Face Russia In Nizhny Novgorod October 6 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Defending Premier League champions Arsenal have been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Club of the Year award. Organisers of the award, Ballon d’Or, confirmed Arsenal’s nomination on their X handle on Tuesday. The Gunners were shortlisted alongside Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, Champions League title holders Paris Saint-Germain, Brazilian giants Flamengo and Norwegian outfit [...] The post Arsenal To Battle PSG, Bayern For 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Club Of The Year Award appeared first on Complete Sports.

FIFA and the CAF have stepped into the crisis rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), ordering the suspension of the federation’s ongoing electoral process as they begin a joint assessment, Soccernet.ng reports. In a letter dated September 7, 2026, and addressed to NFF Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme, FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov […]

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has disclosed that fatherhood has helped Erling Haaland mature into a complete person on and off the pitch. Speaking ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League opener against FC Porto, Maresca noted that Haaland’s life completely changed after the birth of his son in late 2024. Read Also:U-20 WWC: China Coach [...] The post Maresca: How Fatherhood Has Made Haaland A Complete Person appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has offered his views on the club’s transfer window activity, their Champions League prospects, and former teammate Cesc Fabregas’s transition into management. Henry remains one of the most recognisable and respected figures in Arsenal’s history, having defined an era at the club during his playing days. The Frenchman’s opinions on Arsenal […] The post Thierry Henry Speaks On Arsenal’s Transfer Activity, Champions League Hopes And Cesc Fabregas’s Managerial Career appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Discover six notable footballers who switched from England’s youth setup to represent Nigeria, including: Victor Moses AFCON 2013 winner Alex Iwobi 98+ Super Eagles appearances Ola Aina three-time AFCON player Ademola Lookman two-time AFCON Team of the Tournament Shola Ameobi 2014 World Cup player Sone Aluko former Super Eagles winger Which player made the biggest [...] The post England Or Nigeria? 6 Players Who Made The Switch appeared first on Complete Sports.

New York City FC head coach Pascal Jansen will be absent from the touchline for the club’s upcoming match due to personal matters requiring his attention. The club has confirmed that Jansen will not be present on the sideline as NYCFC prepares to face the New England Revolution in their next fixture. This is not […] The post Pascal Jansen Steps Away From New York City FC For Personal Reasons Ahead Of Next Match appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Being without a club can quickly push a footballer out of the national-team picture. That is especially true for Nigeria's Super Eagles where competition for places has become fierce, Soccernet.ng reports. Yet free agency does not always mean a player has lost his quality. Several Nigerian internationals have played in the Premier League, Serie A, […]

China head coach Wang Jun says his team is fully focused on their upcoming clash with Nigeria’s Falconets at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The Asians got their campaign off to a flying start with a convincing 5-0 victory over tournament debutants New Caledonia. Huang Jiaxin stole the show with a hat-trick, while [...] The post U-20 WWC: China Coach Jun Anticipates Tough Test Against Falconets appeared first on Complete Sports.

Real Madrid face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League opener at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Los Blancos manager, Jose Mourinho is set for a reunion with the Nerazzurri, who he led to the Champions League triumph in the 2009/10 season. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Real Madrid Madrid have [...] The post Real Madrid Vs Inter: Mourinho Faces Emotional Reunion As Champions League Giants Clash At Bernabeu appeared first on Complete Sports.

France 1998 World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry has laid into Kylian Mbappe over remarks he made about the Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid star Mbappe thinks this ‘might be a good year’ for him to win the award for the first time. Talking up his chances ahead of Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan, the [...] The post France Legend Labels Mbappe ‘Childish’ Over Ballon d’Or Claim appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed the club has been dealing with an internal leak of team information throughout the entire season. The problem came to a head before Thursday’s Europa League quarterfinal first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Spurs’ home ground. Wilson Odobert’s absence from the starting […] The post Ange Postecoglou Closes In On Tottenham Hotspur Mole Leaking Team News Before Matches appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Defending Premier League champions Arsenal are closing in on a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta’s current deal – which was signed in September 2024 – expires at the end of the season. The Gunners are eager to tie him down to fresh terms as they look to build on their Premier League title [...] The post Arsenal Closing In On New Contract For Arteta appeared first on Complete Sports.

Watch enough football and you notice that people discussing a match on a betting forum are describing a different event from the one on the broadcast. They are not arguing about whether Arsenal will win. They are arguing about whether Arsenal will win by two, whether the draw price is short, and whether the fourth […] The post Handicaps, Draw No Bet and Multis: A Football Fan’s Guide to Betting Markets appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Trabzonspor interim coach Hüseyin Çimşir has allayed fears that Paul Onuachu could be set for a spell on the sidelines after the striker picked up an injury during Sunday’s 5-0 thrashing of Gençlerbirliği. Onuachu, who scored twice in the Turkish Süper Lig encounter, was substituted shortly before half-time after sustaining the injury. The Nigeria international [...] The post Trabzonspor Coach Plays Down Onuachu Injury Concerns appeared first on Complete Sports.

China PR U-20 striker Jiaxin Huang has disclosed that facing Nigeria’s Falconet will be a highly competitive challenge in the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Her comments come directly after her standout performance, where she scored a clinical 12-minute hat-trick to lead China PR to a 5-0 group-stage victory against New Caledonia. [...] The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria Vs China PR Will Be Tough –Jiaxin appeared first on Complete Sports.

Xabi Alonso made headlines during Arsenal’s win over Chelsea after Sky Sports cameras captured the contents of a note he sent to Reece James on the sideline. The moment quickly drew attention from fans and pundits alike, as the note appeared to contain tactical instructions for the Chelsea captain during the match. Alonso has been […] The post Sky Sports Cameras Catch The Note Xabi Alonso Sent To Reece James During Arsenal Victory Against Chelsea appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Aston Villa continue to be a talking point across the football world, with manager Unai Emery drawing significant praise for his work at the club since arriving in England. However, not everything inside the Villa camp is going smoothly, according to veteran football manager Neil Warnock, who has voiced strong opinions on one of their […] The post Neil Warnock Claims Unai Emery Will Be Furious With Aston Villa Star appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Bertrand Traore has been turning heads at Wolverhampton Wanderers with a performance that has supporters and staff talking about his quality and impact. The winger has been a welcome presence in the Wolves squad, bringing pace, trickery, and a natural ability to create moments of genuine quality in attacking areas. Traore’s technical ability has long […] The post Bertrand Traore Produces Standout Display For Wolverhampton Wanderers appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brighton’s midfield has long been a source of hidden gems, and the club appears to have unearthed another player capable of turning heads across European football. The youngster has drawn comparisons to Chelsea and France legend N’Golo Kante, one of the most celebrated midfielders of his generation. Those are enormous boots to fill, but the […] The post Brighton’s Brilliant “New N’Golo Kante” Is Set To Make The Club Millions appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Hearts secured a dramatic late win after Sabah Kerjota produced a stunning 96th-minute winner to sink Dundee at Tynecastle. The Edinburgh club claimed all three points in extraordinary fashion, with the game appearing destined for a share of the spoils before Kerjota’s late intervention. Hearts had taken an early lead in the match, putting themselves […] The post Sabah Kerjota Strikes In Stoppage Time To Hand Hearts Victory Over Dundee appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea are preparing to reignite their pursuit of Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott when the January transfer window opens. The Blues have been monitoring the 23-year-old for an extended period, with their interest becoming widely known during the summer window. Chelsea made multiple approaches for Scott during the summer but were repeatedly rebuffed by a Bournemouth […] The post Chelsea Set To Launch Fresh January Bid For Bournemouth Midfielder Alex Scott appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Spain U-20 women’s head coach David Aznar is pleased with his team’s performance after La Rojita opened their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria’s Falconets. Spain took control of the encounter early, with Marisa Garcia breaking the deadlock in the 13th minute. Alba Cerrato then sealed the win [...] The post U-20 WWC: Spain Coach Aznar Hails Win Over Falconets appeared first on Complete Sports.