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Como Make Official Move For Trevoh Chalobah As Chelsea Weigh Up Summer Departure
Serie A club Como have submitted an official bid for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the approach. Romano broke the news on his official X account, revealing that Como have moved ahead of Inter Milan in the race to secure the centre-back’s signature this summer. Inter Milan had also been […] The post Como Make Official Move For Trevoh Chalobah As Chelsea Weigh Up Summer Departure appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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NPFL: Abd’Allah Appointed New Ranchers Bees Head Coach
Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL , newcomers Ranchers Bees have appointed Usman Abd’Allah as their new head coach, reports Completesports.com reports. Abd’Allah has signed a two-year contract with the Kaduna-based club ahead of the 2025/26 NPFL season. The 51-year-old returns to the dugout after a brief stint with Remo Stars last season, where he [...] The post NPFL: Abd’Allah Appointed New Ranchers Bees Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Barcelona Make Jules Kounde Available As Chelsea And Liverpool Circle At €65m
Jules Kounde’s future at Barcelona has been thrown into serious doubt this summer, with the Spanish giants reportedly willing to listen to offers for the French defender. Reports from Spain indicate that Barcelona no longer consider the 27-year-old to be untouchable, representing a significant shift in the club’s thinking around one of their key players. […] The post Barcelona Make Jules Kounde Available As Chelsea And Liverpool Circle At €65m appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: South Africa Fired Up For Crucial Korea Clash — Broos
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos says his players are fully motivated ahead of their crucial Group A clash against Korea Republic. Bafana Bafana are aiming to reach the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. Broos’ side will face Korea at the Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, knowing [...] The post World Cup 2026: South Africa Fired Up For Crucial Korea Clash — Broos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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One Rule, Two Standards: FIFA’s Mouth-Covering Law Is Under Scrutiny
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I Won’t Retire From Football After World Cup 2026 –Messi
Argentina star Lionel Messi has reiterated that he won’t be retiring immediately after the FIFA World Cup 2026. Silencing retirement rumours, he has stated that he will keep playing as long as he feels physically good, can contribute to the team, and continues to enjoy the sport. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Palmer’s Creativity Would Have [...] The post I Won’t Retire From Football After World Cup 2026 –Messi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon –Ex-Coach
Serena Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci has disclosed that he doesn’t believe the tennis star has the stamina to win seven consecutive matches and claim the Wimbledon singles title. The 44-year-old legend, who retired initially in 2022, recently made her return to professional tennis in doubles and has played two matches so far. Serena received [...] The post Serena Can’t Win Wimbledon –Ex-Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Move To Front Of Queue For Jacobo Ramon As Arsenal And Liverpool Circle
Chelsea are reportedly ready to intensify their pursuit of Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, who has attracted attention from several of Europe’s biggest clubs this summer. The 21-year-old has impressed throughout his time in Serie A, catching the eye of scouts from the Premier League and beyond with his performances for the Italian side. Arsenal had […] The post Chelsea Move To Front Of Queue For Jacobo Ramon As Arsenal And Liverpool Circle appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Christantus Uche: 19-time Serie A champions return for Super Eagles star, as Betis and Everton lurk
Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche could be set for a departure from Getafe this summer, with significant interest mounting from clubs across Europe’s top five leagues, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Uche is returning to Getafe following a disappointing loan spell at Crystal Palace. He joined the Premier League side on a season-long loan last summer that included […]
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World Cup 2026: Palmer’s Creativity Would Have Unlock Ghana’s Tight Defence –Carragher
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has criticized England manager Thomas Tuchel for omitting Cole Palmer from the squad, stating that the team lacks a magician to break down Ghana in Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 game. Tuchel left Palmer at home due to his club form and fitness. With Palmer unavailable, England’s bench relies heavily on [...] The post World Cup 2026: Palmer’s Creativity Would Have Unlock Ghana’s Tight Defence –Carragher appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ronaldo Snubs Question About Messi After Opening World Cup Goals Account With Brace Against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo refused to be drawn into a conversation about long-time rival Lionel Messi, talkSPORT reports. The Portugal forward shrugged off days of widespread criticism by scoring twice in his nation’s 5-0 group win over Uzbekistan to open his goal account in North America. While talk about the Golden Boot race dominated football fan chats, [...] The post Ronaldo Snubs Question About Messi After Opening World Cup Goals Account With Brace Against Uzbekistan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL overtakes Morocco, Egypt & Tanzania as ₦1bn prize money sets new African standard
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is entering a new era after the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) approved sweeping reforms designed to transform the country's top-flight competition, Soccernet.ng reports. At the centre of the changes is a record-breaking prize package that will make the NPFL one of the richest […]
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World Cup 2026: Ghana Goalie Asare Savours Clean Sheet Against England
Benjamin Asare expressed his delight after helping Ghana earn a valuable point against England in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L encounter. The goalkeeper delivered an outstanding performance as the Black Stars frustrated Thomas Tuchel’s side, securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Boston Stadium. Asare made several crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet [...] The post World Cup 2026: Ghana Goalie Asare Savours Clean Sheet Against England appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Close In On Marco Palestra As Xabi Alonso Reshapes His Defence With £75m Malo Gusto Decision Looming
Chelsea are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Atalanta defender Marco Palestra, with the 21-year-old set to become Xabi Alonso’s first signing as Blues manager. The club have struck an agreement with the Serie A outfit for a fee in excess of £43million, according to sources familiar with the deal. Chelsea effectively […] The post Chelsea Close In On Marco Palestra As Xabi Alonso Reshapes His Defence With £75m Malo Gusto Decision Looming appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Stanley Nwabali: Troost-Ekong reveals one big mistake that cost Super Eagles GK his spot
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes one key decision has made life much harder for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali since the end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwabali came to national limelight became Nigeria's first-choice goalie during the 2023 AFCON and further strengthened his reputation at the 2025 edition in Morocco, […]
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“Do we still have VAR?” — Carlos Queiroz Quizzes FIFA
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Tottenham Star Faces Backlash from Ghanaians for Snubbing Handshakes with Thomas Partey
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England’s Creative Struggles Exposed As Ghana Halt Thomas Tuchel’s Winning Momentum
England’s preparations for the future were dealt a setback as Ghana proved stubborn opponents, halting the momentum Thomas Tuchel had been carefully building. The match highlighted a recurring concern for the Three Lions, with their attack struggling to find the creative spark needed to break down a well-organised defensive structure. Questions are now being asked […] The post England’s Creative Struggles Exposed As Ghana Halt Thomas Tuchel’s Winning Momentum appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Transfers: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on alert as Hull City target Everton star
Newly promoted Premier League side Hull City have emerged as serious contenders for the signature of Super Eagles-eligible midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, Soccernet.ng reports. It is a development that could attract the attention of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle as he continues plans to strengthen Nigeria's midfield options for the future. Reports from England indicate […]
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Chelsea Hold Positive Transfer Talks For Sporting Lisbon’s Maxi Araujo After Pedro Neto Approach
Chelsea have reportedly opened promising discussions over a potential summer move for Sporting Lisbon wide-man Maxi Araujo, according to recent reports. The opportunity arose in an unusual fashion, with Sporting Lisbon initially approaching Chelsea to ask about the availability of winger Pedro Neto. However, Neto has no interest in making the switch to the Portuguese […] The post Chelsea Hold Positive Transfer Talks For Sporting Lisbon’s Maxi Araujo After Pedro Neto Approach appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: DR Congo Must Bounce Back From Colombia Setback — Desabre
Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has said it is important for the Leopards to move on from the defeat to Colombia. The Leopards fell 1-0 to the South Americans in their second Group K game at Guadalajara Stadium. The first half largely belonged to Colombia, who were thwarted by DR Congo’s Lionel [...] The post World Cup 2026: DR Congo Must Bounce Back From Colombia Setback — Desabre appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Infantino: Trump Will Attend World Cup 2026 Final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Infantino stated that both of them will watch the match together and jointly present the trophy to the winning team. Read Also:World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go [...] The post Infantino: Trump Will Attend World Cup 2026 Final appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs Leo Messi: Adams sides with football great after stunning World Cup performance
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the forefront of football glory since 2007, and even now, as their careers wind down, the argument about who's greater seems to be never-ending, Soccernet.ng reports. Messi, who turns 39 today, scored a hat-trick in his first 2026 FIFA World Cup game against Algeria to break Miroslave […]
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Fabrizio Romano Reveals “Clear Feeling” On Mateus Fernandes Transfer As Man United And Spurs Battle It Out
West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes is at the centre of a growing transfer battle between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has provided his latest update on the situation, indicating the race for Fernandes has narrowed down to just two clubs. The 21-year-old is widely expected to leave West Ham […] The post Fabrizio Romano Reveals “Clear Feeling” On Mateus Fernandes Transfer As Man United And Spurs Battle It Out appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal And Liverpool Eye Bradley Barcola As PSG Contract Talks Grind To A Halt
Bradley Barcola’s future at Paris Saint-Germain is growing increasingly uncertain, with contract negotiations between the club and the French winger reportedly at a standstill. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has indicated that talks between PSG and Barcola are not currently progressing, raising serious questions about his long-term future at the club. The 23-year-old is set to […] The post Arsenal And Liverpool Eye Bradley Barcola As PSG Contract Talks Grind To A Halt appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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NPFL: Enyimba Hotshot Chidera Reflects On Breakthrough Season
Enyimba youngster, Chidera Michael, has reflected on his first season in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), where he emerged as the People’s Elephant’s highest goalscorer and concluded that he was grateful to God and pleased with his achievement, Completesports.com reports. Chidera joined the two-time African champions from Ozalla Football Academy, Onitsha, prior to the [...] The post NPFL: Enyimba Hotshot Chidera Reflects On Breakthrough Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerian Players Who Dominated Europe | Super Eagles Stars In Top Form 2026
Nigerian footballers are making a huge impact across Europe’s top leagues this season. From Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey in the Premier League to Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, Nathan Tella, and more, we break down the performances of Super Eagles stars and what their club form means for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. [...] The post Nigerian Players Who Dominated Europe | Super Eagles Stars In Top Form 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“This World Cup Is Not About The Big Boys” — Amunike Hails African Underdogs At 2026 World Cup
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Arsenal Face £65m Standoff As Andrea Berta Eyes Ander Barrenetxea And Morgan Rogers This Summer
Arsenal are facing a tough ask in their pursuit of Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea, with the Spanish club refusing to lower their £65million asking price. Sporting director Andrea Berta has been actively shaping Arsenal’s summer transfer plans, identifying multiple targets to reshape the club’s attacking options. The Gunners, who won the Premier League last […] The post Arsenal Face £65m Standoff As Andrea Berta Eyes Ander Barrenetxea And Morgan Rogers This Summer appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go All Out For Victory Against Switzerland –Marsch
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has disclosed that he’s targeting a win against Switzerland in their final World Cup Group B match at BC Place in Vancouver to secure the top spot in the group and keep his team playing on home soil. Canada currently sits at the top of Group B with 4 points. [...] The post World Cup 2026: Canada Will Go All Out For Victory Against Switzerland –Marsch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Danjuma Confident Nasarawa Amazons Will Reach President Federation Cup Final
Nasarawa Amazons head coach Chris Danjuma is optimistic his side will secure a place in the final of the women’s President Federation Cup, Completesports.com reports. The Lafia club will face Sunshine Queens in the semi-final of this year’s edition of the competition at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Wednesday (today). Danjuma’s side defeated current [...] The post Danjuma Confident Nasarawa Amazons Will Reach President Federation Cup Final appeared first on Complete Sports.
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World Cup 2026: Deschamps To Miss France’s Final Group Game Following Death Of Mother
France head coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side’s final World Cup group game following the death of his mother. According to BBC Sport the French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed the sad news. Deschamps, 57, learned of his mother’s passing on Tuesday morning and has been given permission by FFF president Philippe Diallo to fly [...] The post World Cup 2026: Deschamps To Miss France’s Final Group Game Following Death Of Mother appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cole Palmer Enjoys Sun-Soaked Holiday As Fans Joke The Break Beats Playing For England
Cole Palmer is making the most of his time away from club football, enjoying a high-profile holiday that has caught the attention of supporters across social media. The Chelsea midfielder has been one of the standout players in English football over the past two seasons, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most creative […] The post Cole Palmer Enjoys Sun-Soaked Holiday As Fans Joke The Break Beats Playing For England appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Muñoz Sends Colombia into 2026 World Cup Knockouts as Iconic Fan Lumumba Vea Steals Spotlight
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World Cup 2026: England Defender Spence Snubs Partey During Pre-match Handshakes
Djed Spence snubbed Thomas Partey during the pre-match handshakes ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Ghana, The Sun reports. The 33-year-old ex-Arsenal midfielder, who is currently facing a criminal trial and several rape charges, walked past Spence as the Spurs defender stared ahead and kept his hands down. It comes after Partey was refused [...] The post World Cup 2026: England Defender Spence Snubs Partey During Pre-match Handshakes appeared first on Complete Sports.
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World Cup 2026: Hold Me Responsible For Uzbekistan’s Heavy Loss To Portugal –Cannavaro
Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro has disclosed that he will take responsibility for his team’s crushing 5-0 loss to Portugal in their second Group K match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston, Texas. Cannavaro defended his players’ efforts, blaming himself for the tactical approach and mistakes in the heavy loss. Read Also:World Cup [...] The post World Cup 2026: Hold Me Responsible For Uzbekistan’s Heavy Loss To Portugal –Cannavaro appeared first on Complete Sports.
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