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Roberto De Zerbi Refuses To Clarify Richarlison’s Tottenham Future After Pre-Season Goal Against Chelsea
Richarlison’s future at Tottenham remains shrouded in uncertainty after manager Roberto De Zerbi gave a notably cryptic response to questions about the Brazilian striker. The forward scored for Spurs in a pre-season friendly victory over Chelsea, briefly thrusting himself back into the spotlight at a club where his spell has been largely inconsistent. De Zerbi […] The post Roberto De Zerbi Refuses To Clarify Richarlison’s Tottenham Future After Pre-Season Goal Against Chelsea appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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OFFICIAL: Akinsanmiro Completes Loan Move To Monza
Serie A club AC Monza have announced the loan signing of Nigeria international Ebenezer Akinsanmiro from Inter Milan, completesports.com reports. Monza comfirmed the loan move in a statement on their official website on Saturday. “Ebenezer Ajodun Akinsanmiro is a new Monza player. “The midfielder joins from FC Internazionale Milano on a temporary basis, with an [...] The post OFFICIAL: Akinsanmiro Completes Loan Move To Monza appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I’ve Always Wanted To Play With Messi –Casemiro
Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro has disclosed that it has always been his dream to play alongside Lionel Messi. During his official presentation, Casemiro stated that he joined the team to help Messi win more trophies and called him the ultimate icon of the sport. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Zambia Reflecting on [...] The post I’ve Always Wanted To Play With Messi –Casemiro appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Glasgow 2026: Ogazi Wins Men’s 400m Gold, Onojuvwevwo Takes Women’s Bronze
Team Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi produced a stunning performance to win the gold medal in the men’s 400m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday. Ogazi stormed to victory in commanding fashion, finishing ahead of Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards, who settled for silver in 44.82 seconds, while South Africa’s Zakithi Nene claimed the [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Ogazi Wins Men’s 400m Gold, Onojuvwevwo Takes Women’s Bronze appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Why I Am Addicted To Smoking –Szczęsny
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny has disclosed that his smoking habit is a personal matter that does not affect his on-field performance, admitting it is an addiction he is unwilling to fight. Szczęsny asserted that what he does in his private life is entirely his affair, and he refuses to change for critics. Read Also:Former Champions [...] The post Why I Am Addicted To Smoking –Szczęsny appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Garba: Eagles Can’t Afford To Miss World Cup 2030
Former Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba has disclosed that the Super Eagles must do everything to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2030. Recall that the Super Eagles missed consecutive World Cups after failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following their prior absence from the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Read Also:WAFCON 2026: [...] The post Garba: Eagles Can’t Afford To Miss World Cup 2030 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Victor Osimhen, Lookman await verdict as CAF Awards gets Lagos venue
Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have a chance to celebrate on home soil, as the 2026 CAF Awards has been scheduled to take place in Lagos, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The CAF Awards is the biggest and most prestigious football awards ceremony on the continent. As it stands, only six Super Eagles players (past […]
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Ex-Flying Eagles coach warns Super Eagles over another World Cup miss – “Talent alone won’t work”
Former Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba has warned that Nigeria risks missing another FIFA World Cup if the Super Eagles and the NFF continue to rely solely on the country's abundance of talent without addressing structural issues, Soccernet.ng reports. The three-time African Champions failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and […]
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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Zambia
Defending champions Super Falcons of Nigeria Nigeria will be aiming to revive their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign when they take on Zambia in a crucial Group C clash in Rabat on Saturday The Super Falcons suffered a stunning 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening fixture on Tuesday, a result [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Seek Redemption Against Zambia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFCON 2026: What Super Falcons must do differently against Zambia – Madugu
Justin Madugu has explained the adjustments the Super Falcons must make to stand a better chance of defeating Zambia when both sides at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian take on the Copper Queens in their second Group C match later tonight, looking to bounce back from their shock 3-2 defeat […]
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Chelsea And Tottenham Face Off In Sydney As Sandro Tonali, Lucas Bergvall, Cole Palmer And Joao Pedro All Feature
Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are squaring off in the Sydney Super Cup at the Accor Stadium in a historic pre-season clash between two London rivals. This marks the first time in the fixture’s history that the two clubs have met outside the United Kingdom, with more than 80,000 fans packed into the stadium in Australia. […] The post Chelsea And Tottenham Face Off In Sydney As Sandro Tonali, Lucas Bergvall, Cole Palmer And Joao Pedro All Feature appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Cole Palmer Makes First Trip To Australia As Chelsea Prepare For Pre-Season Tour
Cole Palmer has travelled to Australia for the very first time as Chelsea embark on what promises to be a significant pre-season tour down under. The young England international is among the high-profile names making the long journey to the southern hemisphere as part of Chelsea’s touring squad. Palmer has established himself as one of […] The post Cole Palmer Makes First Trip To Australia As Chelsea Prepare For Pre-Season Tour appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Victor Osimhen: Tottenham join Man United & Chelsea in transfer battle for Super Eagles star
Tottenham Hotspur are the latest club to be linked with a move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, although no official approach has been made to Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. Reports in Turkey and England claim Spurs are closely monitoring the Nigerian international as manager Roberto De Zerbi looks to strengthen his attack ahead of the […]
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Raphael Onyedika joins Frankfurt: Breaking down the ₦15.7 billion deal
Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Belgian champions Club Brugge, Soccernet.ng reports. The move brings an end to months of speculation over the Nigerian midfielder's future after he entered the final year of his contract at Club Brugge and showed little interest in signing an extension. Onyedika had […]
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Super Eagles watch: Emmanuel Fernandez rated high as Rangers draw in SPFL opener
Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez delivered an impressive performance as Rangers began their 2026-27 Scottish Premiership campaign with a 1-1 draw against Dundee United on Friday night, Soccernet.ng reports. It was a frustrating start to Derek McInnes' reign as Rangers manager, with the Gers dropping points in their opening league game of the season instead of setting […]
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Super Eagles target wanted in England, Italy & Germany
Super Eagles-eligible forward George Ilenikhena could be heading back to European football just six months after joining Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad, Soccernet.ng reports. The 19-year-old striker, who is rated highly by Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, has become a transfer target for clubs in England, Italy and Germany after struggling for regular playing […]
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Former Champions League Title Winners Contact Arsenal Over Nwaneri
AC Milan have opened discussions with Arsenal over the availability of highly rated attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, as the Serie A giants assess the possibility of signing the young talent, TNT Sports reports. According to MARCA journalist Matteo Moretto, speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel Milan have identified the playmaker as a player of interest [...] The post Former Champions League Title Winners Contact Arsenal Over Nwaneri appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Done Deal: Maja Completes Free Transfer To French Club Le Havre
French Ligue 1 club Le Havre have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Josh Maja on a free transfer, reports Completesports.com. Maja joins Le Havre after opting against extending his stay with Sky Bet Championship side West Bromwich Albion, where his contract expired at the end of last season. The 27-year-old has signed a one-year [...] The post Done Deal: Maja Completes Free Transfer To French Club Le Havre appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFCON 2026: Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate —Zambia Star Kundananji
Copper Queens of Zambia star Rachael Kundananji has said today’s (Saturday) clash with Nigeria’s Super Falcons will determine the fate of both teams in this year’s Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON)in Morocco. Defending champions, Super Falcons, did not have the best of starts in the competition after suffering a shock 3-2 loss to debutants [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Game Against Nigeria Will Determine Our Fate —Zambia Star Kundananji appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fae Leaves Role As Côte d’Ivoire Head Coach
The Côte d’Ivoire Federation have confirmed that Emerse Faé will leave his position as head coach upon the expiry of his contract on July 31, ESPN reports. Faé, who took over the Ivory Coast midway through their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on home soil in 2024 — following a disastrous group stage — inspired [...] The post Fae Leaves Role As Côte d’Ivoire Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rangers And Dundee United Play Out Stalemate In Derek McInnes’s First Premiership Match In Charge
Rangers were held to a frustrating draw by Dundee United in what proved to be a tense and competitive opening to the Derek McInnes era in the Scottish Premiership. The result will have disappointed Rangers fans hoping to see their side hit the ground running under the newly appointed manager at the start of the […] The post Rangers And Dundee United Play Out Stalemate In Derek McInnes’s First Premiership Match In Charge appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Onyedika
Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an agreement with Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge for the transfer of Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the Bundesliga club have sealed a deal with Club Brugge to sign the 25-year-old, bringing an end to weeks of speculation over his future. The agreement is worth [...] The post Eintracht Frankfurt Reach Agreement With Club Brugge For Onyedika appeared first on Complete Sports.
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PSG Move For Mika Godts Signals Bradley Barcola’s Liverpool Transfer Is Closing In
Paris Saint-Germain have formally opened negotiations with Ajax to sign Belgian left winger Mika Godts, marking a significant moment in the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old attacker has emerged as PSG’s top priority to reinforce their attacking options ahead of the new campaign. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development in an exclusive update on […] The post PSG Move For Mika Godts Signals Bradley Barcola’s Liverpool Transfer Is Closing In appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Sheffield United Turn Down Sassuolo Bid For Seriki
Sheffield United has rejected a transfer bid from Serie A club Sassuolo for right-back Femi Seriki. According to Sky Sports News, the rejected proposal consisted of an initial €1 million loan fee with a €5 million obligation to buy. Read Also:Iheanacho Pens Emotional Farewell To Celtic After Bursaspor Switch With no deal yet to be [...] The post Sheffield United Turn Down Sassuolo Bid For Seriki appeared first on Complete Sports.
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24 Hours With A Governor That Loves Dancing And Football! — Odegbami
It is not every one that is gifted the opportunity of spending an entire 24 hours (without an agenda) in the company of the Governor of a State in Nigeria. It is a rare privilege. A Governor’s Lifelong Love Affair With Football Five days ago, a Governor, a friend for decades, sent me a video. [...] The post 24 Hours With A Governor That Loves Dancing And Football! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Infantino Makes U-Turn, Changes Plan To Sell World Cup Stake
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has scrapped the controversial plans to sell private equity stakes in the World Cup and commercial assets following intense backlash, including severe threats of boycotts from UEFA and pushback from internal officials. Recall that FIFA’s plan was to raise up to $4.2 billion by selling about a 20% stake in a [...] The post Infantino Makes U-Turn, Changes Plan To Sell World Cup Stake appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Agree Personal Terms With Vinicius Jr As Manchester United Face Rashford Decision And Bruno Guimaraes Links Intensify
Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr in what would represent one of the most seismic transfer deals in football history. The Brazilian forward has long been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu, and reports now suggest the Gunners have made significant progress in their pursuit of the […] The post Arsenal Agree Personal Terms With Vinicius Jr As Manchester United Face Rashford Decision And Bruno Guimaraes Links Intensify appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Son Heung-Min Nets Brace In Three Minutes To Fire MLS All-Stars Past Liga MX Rivals
Son Heung-min delivered a stunning two-goal burst to help the MLS All-Stars defeat the Liga MX All-Stars 4-3 in a thrilling All-Star Game encounter. The Los Angeles FC forward struck twice in just three minutes during the first half, turning the game on its head after the MLS side had fallen behind early. Son opened […] The post Son Heung-Min Nets Brace In Three Minutes To Fire MLS All-Stars Past Liga MX Rivals appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Top 5 highest-scoring Super Eagles players in La Liga history
The Spanish La Liga is one of the biggest leagues in the world, and has been home to some of the best players in football history, Soccernet.ng reports. Two of the best clubs in the country — Real Madrid and Barcelona — have produced some of the best legs in the game, and often house […]
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Chelsea Faced Relegation Threat Before FA Hands Club £10 Million Fine Over Roman Abramovich-Era Breaches
Chelsea came dangerously close to suffering a devastating points deduction that would have sent them down to the Championship, according to new reports. The Football Association confirmed on Friday that Chelsea had been handed a £10 million fine and a suspended two-window transfer ban for financial breaches dating back to the Roman Abramovich era. The […] The post Chelsea Faced Relegation Threat Before FA Hands Club £10 Million Fine Over Roman Abramovich-Era Breaches appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Falcons: Three selection dilemmas Justin Madugu must solve before facing Zambia
Justin Madugu faces the biggest selection calls of his WAFCON 2026 tenure so far, with the Super Falcons' title defence hanging by a thread after a shock 3-2 opening defeat to Malawi, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Falcons must beat Zambia on Saturday to keep their campaign alive, and getting his team selection right could be […]
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Cole Palmer Says England Omission Fuels His Desire To Prove Himself At International Level
Cole Palmer has admitted that being left out of the England squad has given him additional motivation to perform at the highest level this season. The Chelsea midfielder has been one of the most exciting attacking players in the Premier League over recent seasons, drawing widespread admiration for his technical quality and composure. Despite his […] The post Cole Palmer Says England Omission Fuels His Desire To Prove Himself At International Level appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Unai Emery Backed To Unlock The Best Of Alejandro Garnacho Following £43m Chelsea Agreement
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is being tipped to get the very best out of winger Alejandro Garnacho following his move from Manchester United. The reported £43 million agreement with Chelsea has been one of the more surprising transfer developments of the current window, capturing widespread attention. Garnacho had been strongly linked with Chelsea before […] The post Unai Emery Backed To Unlock The Best Of Alejandro Garnacho Following £43m Chelsea Agreement appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Glasgow 2026: Nathaniel Clinches Nigeria’s Ninth Gold, Onwuzurike Takes 200m Silver
Team Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a historic performance to win the men’s 400m hurdles gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday night. Nathaniel powered to victory in a time of 48.47 seconds, finishing comfortably ahead of England’s Jake Minshull, who claimed silver in 48.99s, while Jamaica’s Assinie Wilson took the bronze medal with [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Nathaniel Clinches Nigeria’s Ninth Gold, Onwuzurike Takes 200m Silver appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria vs Zambia preview: Key battles, team news and prediction
The Super Falcons of Nigeria face their second, but already the biggest match of their WAFCON 2026 title defence so far when they take on Zambia's Copper Queens in a must-win Group C clash on Saturday, August 1, Soccernet.ng reports. Kick-off is set for 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, and […]
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Iraola: I’ll Bring Out The Best From Isak
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed full confidence that striker Alexander Isak will be massive for the team, noting that the forward returned from a strong World Cup performance in great shape and ready for a proper pre-season buildup. In a chat with the club’s website, Iraola, who has been tasked with getting the best [...] The post Iraola: I’ll Bring Out The Best From Isak appeared first on Complete Sports.
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