Former International Olympic Committee (IOC) marketing chief Michael Payne has disclosed that FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership has become radioactive and survival will take a miracle. Recall that UEFA, CONCACAF, and other global bodies criticized Infantino over a controversial plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial assets. Read Also:Infantino Makes U-Turn, Changes Plan To [...] The post Ex-IOC Chief: Infantino’s Time As FIFA President Is Over appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lionel Messi made his long-awaited competitive return on Saturday, coming off the bench for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew. The Argentine superstar had not featured competitively since captaining Argentina in their 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Spain on 19 July. Messi, who turned 39 this year, scored eight goals and […] The post Lionel Messi Returns For Inter Miami With Chances Galore In Draw Against Columbus Crew appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Xabi Alonso sat in the Extreme WOW Suite at Sydney’s W Hotel and delivered a striking declaration about why he chose to take the Chelsea job. The 44-year-old Spanish manager pointed to his head and his gut, saying: “For sure it had to be a lot from here and also from here. It has to […] The post Xabi Alonso Opens Up On Chelsea Decision, Real Madrid “Scars” And Building A Winning Culture appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria's Flying Eagles will face tournament hosts Côte d'Ivoire in a potentially blockbuster semi-final at the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. This comes after coach Abdul Maikaba's boys suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B match on Sunday at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium in Yamoussoukro. The Flying […]

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to Burkina Faso in their final Group B fixture at the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday. The result saw Burkina Faso finish top of Group B with seven points from three matches, while defending champions Nigeria settled for second place on six points. In [...] The post WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Suffer Defeat To Burkina Faso In Final Group Game appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare marked his Ajax debut with a goal as the Dutch giants edged FC Volendam 3-2 in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. Arokodare started the game on the bench before replacing Marcos Leonardo in the 71st minute. The 25-year-old made an instant impact, scoring Ajax’s third goal in the 88th minute [...] The post Pre-Season: Arokodare Scores As Ajax Cruise Past FC Volendam appeared first on Complete Sports.

Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan has denied any final agreement to sign Mohamed Salah, stating that while no deal is in place, any team would naturally want a player of his high caliber.  Recall that the Egyptian international remains a free agent following his departure from Liverpool, with his ultimate destination still undecided. Read Also:Ex-Super Eagles [...] The post No Agreement To Sign Salah –Trabzonspor President appeared first on Complete Sports.

The transfer rumour mill is spinning at full pace as speculation mounts over a potential move involving one of Chelsea’s key players heading to Manchester United. Such a transfer would represent one of the most eye-catching deals between two of England’s biggest clubs in recent memory. Manchester United have been actively reshaping their squad, looking […] The post Chelsea Star Backed To Make Manchester United Move In Stunning Transfer Prediction appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Nigeria international Victor Anichebe is leading a sensational takeover bid for English Football League (EFL) division three club Bromley, The Sun reports. Anichebe, who featured for Everton and West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League, is spearheading discussions to buy the newly-promoted League One side in a major boardroom coup. Bromley’s current majority owner [...] The post Ex-Super Eagles Star Set To Purchase English Football Club appeared first on Complete Sports.

Belgian Pro League champions Club Brugge have paid tribute to Raphael Onyedika following the midfielder’s permanent move to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, Completesports.com reports. The Nigerian international completed his transfer to the German side on Sunday, bringing an end to a successful spell with Blauw-Zwart. Confirming his departure in a statement on their official website, [...] The post Club Brugge Pay Tribute To Onyedika After Eintracht Frankfurt Switch appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wolverhampton Wanderers recorded an impressive 3-0 victory over Racing Santander in a dominant performance from the men’s first team. The result will be a significant confidence boost for the squad as they continue preparations and build momentum heading into competitive fixtures. Wolves controlled the match from the opening stages, imposing their style of play and […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers Cruise To Commanding 3-0 Victory Over Racing Santander appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has called Karim Adeyemi’s pre-season debut not that good after a 2-2 draw against Birmingham City. Flick pointed out that the former Borussia Dortmund player’s temporary lack of confidence on the ball in specific moments and minor errors in build-up play. Read Also:OFFICIAL: Onyedika Joins Frankfurt On Five-Year Deal He stressed [...] The post ‘He Has More Potential To Show’ –Barca Manager Evaluates Adeyemi’s Performance Vs Birmingham appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria will host the 2028 ECOWAS Meeting of Experts and Ministers in Charge of Youth and Sports. This was announced in a statement by the National Sports Commission (NSC) on their X handle on Sunday. “The hosting rights were unanimously awarded to Nigeria at the conclusion of the ECOWAS Meeting of Ministers in Dakar, Senegal,” [...] The post Nigeria To Host 2028 ECOWAS Meeting Of Youth And Sports Ministers appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles forward Philip Otele could be on the verge of sealing a move to Serie A, with Lecce closing in on an agreement with Swiss side Basel, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old only joined Basel last summer from UAE Pro League club Al Wahda after previous spells in Romania and Lithuania. However, his stay in Switzerland was short-lived as […]

German Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of Nigeria international midfielder Raphael Onyedika, who has joined from Club Brugge on a contract through to June 2031. Frankfurt announced the signing in a statement on their official website on Sunday. “Eintracht Frankfurt and Club Brugge have reached an agreement on the transfer of Raphael [...] The post OFFICIAL: Onyedika Joins Frankfurt On Five-Year Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed confidence that Nigeria will claim a convincing victory over Egypt in their final Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The defending champions revived their quarter-final hopes with a hard-earned 1-0 win over Zambia’s Copper Queens after suffering a shock 3-2 defeat to tournament [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Nnadozie, Ijamilusi Upbeat Super Falcons Will Beat Egypt appeared first on Complete Sports.

Danny Welbeck has completed his move to Chelsea, signing for the London club from Brighton in a transfer for an undisclosed fee. The veteran striker brings considerable Premier League experience to Stamford Bridge, having spent time at several top English clubs throughout his long career. Welbeck’s arrival represents a significant piece of business for Chelsea […] The post Danny Welbeck Joins Chelsea In Undisclosed Deal From Brighton appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has officially been unveiled as a new Eintracht Frankfurt player ahead of the 2026–27 season, Soccernet.ng reports. The Bundesliga club had been pursuing the 25-year-old throughout the summer and eventually agreed a deal worth around €10 million (₦15.7 billion) plus add-ons with Belgian champions Club Brugge, bringing an end to his four-year spell in Belgium. […]

The 2026-27 Scottish Premiership season is on the horizon, and bookmakers have already released their outright winner odds ahead of the campaign getting underway. William Hill has published its early market for the Scottish top flight, with the usual suspects dominating the conversation at the top of the betting. Celtic enter the new season as […] The post Celtic Heavily Favoured As William Hill Releases 2026-27 Scottish Premiership Outright Winner Odds appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea have received an unexpected attacking boost as Mykhaylo Mudryk travels to Hong Kong to rejoin the squad and resume first-team duties. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Mudryk is flying out to make himself immediately available to new head coach Xabi Alonso. The Ukrainian’s return follows a lengthy anti-doping process that kept him away […] The post Fabrizio Romano Confirms Mykhaylo Mudryk Flies To Hong Kong To Rejoin Chelsea Squad Under Xabi Alonso appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Falcons' preparations for their final Group C match against Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) have suffered a major setback after two key Nigerian stars were suspended by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Soccernet.ng reports. Defender Oluwatosin Demehin and midfielder Jennifer Echegini will both miss the decisive group-stage encounter […]

Copper Queens of Zambia head coach Nora Häuptle has said her team missed a big opportunity to secure three points against Nigeria’s Super Falcons in Saturday’s WAFCON 2026 Group C encounter. A first half goal by Asisat Oshoala saw the Super Falcons beat Zambia 1-0 to record their first win of the tournament. The Super [...] The post WAFCON 2026: It Was In Our Hands But We Didn’t Take Our Chance To Beat Nigeria —Zambia Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Defending champions Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will aim to finish top of Group B when they face Burkina Faso in their final group-stage match of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship on Sunday (today). The Flying Eagles have already booked their place in the semi-finals after winning their opening two matches of the competition. Abdu Maikaba’s [...] The post WAFU B U-20 Championship: Flying Eagles Target Group B Top Spot Vs Burkina Faso appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Riliwan Disu has celebrated Corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel for winning gold in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, calling his 48.47-second victory an example of excellence. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, the IGP praised Nathaniel for flying both the national [...] The post Glasgow 2026: IGP Disu Lauds Nathaniel Over 400m Hurdles Gold Medal Feat appeared first on Complete Sports.

Mikel Arteta brought an Arsenal press conference to an abrupt end after being pressed on questions surrounding a potential move for Vinicius Jr. The Real Madrid forward has been one of the most talked-about names in world football, and speculation linking him to other clubs has intensified in recent months. Arsenal have been among the […] The post Mikel Arteta Cuts Arsenal Press Conference Short As Vinicius Jr Transfer Questions Arise appeared first on Gooner Daily.

German tennis star Alexander Zverev has disclosed that Rafael Nadal’s advice during a 10-day training stint in Mallorca was a great help in preparing for the hard-court season. Recall that Nadal repeatedly told Zverev during their late-night tactical sessions and training blocks that he fully believes the German can win a Grand Slam title if [...] The post Zverev: Why Nadal’s Advise Has Been Helpful To Me appeared first on Complete Sports.

Houston Dynamo produced a dominant display on Saturday, with Guilherme Santos and Agustín Bouzat both finding the net in a convincing 2-0 shutout of Sporting KC. The result moves Houston to fourth place in the Western Conference standings, a position that underlines their growing consistency and quality this season. The Dynamo now sit on a […] The post Guilherme Santos And Agustín Bouzat Fire Houston Dynamo To Commanding 2-0 Victory Over Sporting KC appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has disclosed that the Gunners are actively trying to improve and evolve their squad before the start of the season. Arsenal have been relatively quiet in the market compared to big-spending rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Chelsea, but the North London side have been linked with moves for Newcastle United [...] The post Arteta: My Focus Is To Improve Arsenal This Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf was once again in action for New England Revolution as they played out a 2-2 draw against CF Montreal in Major League Soccer, Soccernet.ng reports. The match, played at Saputo Stadium in Montreal, produced four goals in an entertaining contest as both sides continued their push for a strong finish ahead of […]

Portland Timbers defender Brandon Bye scored a crucial 82nd-minute goal to seal a dramatic 2-1 victory over rivals Seattle Sounders on Saturday night. The win was particularly significant, handing Seattle their sixth consecutive loss and setting a new club record for the Sounders in terms of consecutive defeats. The match took place at Providence Park, […] The post Brandon Bye’s Late Strike Sends Portland Timbers Past Seattle Sounders In Pacific Northwest Derby appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria international Stanley Nwabali won the Man of the Match award in Chippa United’s 2026/27 Premier Soccer League (PSL) opening fixture against Golden Arrows which ended 0-0 on Saturday, putting in a brilliant performance on his first competitive appearance in eight months. Nwabali stood between Golden Arrows and the three points throughout the tie despite [...] The post Nwabali Wins Man Of The Match Award On Chippa United Return appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brock Lesnar has endorsed Nigeria professional wrestler Torioluwa Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, as WWE’s future after losing their Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam night one on Saturday night, Post Wrestling reports. Lesnar initially left ringside with Paul Heyman following the main event at U.S. Bank Stadium. He then returned to the [...] The post Oba Femi Is The Future Of WWE —Lesnar Declares appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has praised her teammates for their gutsy display in the hard fought win against Zambia. The Super Falcons bounced back from a shock 3-2 loss to debutants Malawi to secure a 1-0 win against the Copper Queens of Zambia in Saturday’s Group C Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) clash [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Abiodun Dedicates Win Against Zambia To Super Falcons Teammates appeared first on Complete Sports.

Xabi Alonso endured a frustrating Saturday evening in Sydney as Chelsea were beaten by local rivals Tottenham in stoppage time at the Accor Stadium. More than 10,000 miles from London, Spurs secured a rare victory over their city rivals to hand Alonso his first unofficial defeat since taking charge at Stamford Bridge. The result, while […] The post Xabi Alonso Loses Cool On Touchline As Mykhailo Mudryk Return Raises Fresh Questions For Chelsea appeared first on Gooner Daily.