Brazil international Casemiro has expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami following his arrival as a free agent. The experienced midfielder signed for the Major League Soccer club and wasted no time in making clear just how much the opportunity means to him personally. Casemiro described Messi as […] The post Casemiro Thrilled To Join “Football God” Lionel Messi At Inter Miami appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has said the team has moved on from the disappointing defeat to Malawi and is now fully focused on Saturday’s crucial 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash against Zambia. The defending champions suffered a shock 3-2 loss to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening Group C fixture at the [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Malawi Loss Behind Us, Focus Now On Zambia — Nnadozie appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is available to return to playing immediately after resolving his doping case with the Football Association, BBC Sport reports. The Ukraine international, 25, has not played a competitive match since November 2024, having been provisionally suspended after returning an “adverse finding” for banned substance meldonium. He was subsequently given the maximum [...] The post Mudryk Cleared To Play Again After Doping Ban Resolved appeared first on Complete Sports.

Zambia’s Copper Queens head coach Nora Häuptle has warned Nigeria’s Super Falcons that her team will not play for a draw in Saturday’s WAFCON Group C clash. “We never play for a draw, it’s not in our nature, we always chase for the lead in games. In the last edition we lost against Nigeria in [...] The post WAFCON 2026: It’s Not In Our Nature To Play For A Draw —Zambia Coach Warns Super Falcons appeared first on Complete Sports.

Mykhailo Mudryk is free to resume his professional football career after the Football Association confirmed his anti-doping suspension has been fully resolved. The 25-year-old Chelsea winger has not featured in a competitive match since the Blues’ victory away at Heidenheim back in November 2024, a lengthy absence now finally at an end. The FA confirmed […] The post Mykhailo Mudryk Free To Return To Chelsea With Immediate Effect After Doping Ban Lifted appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has brushed aside criticism of his tactical approach following Nigeria’s shock 3-2 defeat to WAFCON debutants Malawi. Madugu came under scrutiny after the Super Falcons’ surprising loss to the Scorchers on Tuesday night, with many questioning his tactical decisions during the encounter. The defeat was particularly significant, as it [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Madugu Shrugs Off Tactics Criticism, Declares Super Falcons Ready For Zambia appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Falcons face one of their biggest tests at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Zambia's Copper Queens in a crucial Group C clash on Saturday, August 1, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria head into the game under pressure after a surprise 3-2 defeat to Malawi in Casablanca. It was the […]

Ruth Usoro landed a season’s best of 6.77m (+0.6) on her very first attempt to qualify automatically for the women’s Long Jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday. Usoro comfortably surpassed the automatic qualifying mark of 6.70m to book her place in the final. Also on Friday Team Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m quartet [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Usoro Secures Final Spot In Women’s Long Jump appeared first on Complete Sports.

Cole Palmer has made a candid admission about his viewing experience during England’s World Cup win over Mexico, confessing that he dozed off during the match. The Chelsea midfielder is known for his composed and understated personality, and his relaxed approach clearly extends to watching his international teammates compete on the biggest stage. Palmer has […] The post Cole Palmer Admits He Fell Asleep Watching England’s World Cup Victory Over Mexico appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Born on November 23, 2000, in Festac Town, Lagos, Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare developed his passion for football at an early age. Like many Nigerian youngsters, he honed his skills in local academies, including Kash Academy, Flying Sports Academy, International Sports Academy, and Box2Box FC. Despite his enormous height, Arokodare was never regarded as just another [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 122: Tolu Arokodare On His Move To Ajax Amsterdam appeared first on Complete Sports.

Cole Palmer has broken his silence on the injury problems that have blighted his season, revealing the full extent of his physical battles at Chelsea this year. The England international has been one of the most exciting attacking players in the Premier League, but his campaign has been interrupted by persistent fitness concerns. Palmer has […] The post Cole Palmer Opens Up About Injury Struggles And Surgery Discussions At Chelsea appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Wolverhampton Wanderers prepare to welcome Racing Santander to Molineux in what promises to be a fascinating encounter for supporters to look forward to. The match represents a significant occasion for Wolves fans, with the club eager to put on a strong performance in front of their home crowd this week. Molineux has long been regarded […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers Host Racing Santander In Crucial Matchday Fixture appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu has dismissed concerns over Zambia's impressive unbeaten group-stage record at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, insisting Nigeria are focused on getting their campaign back on track, Soccernet.ng reports. The defending champions were stunned 3-2 by WAFCON debutants Malawi in their Group C opener, leaving Justine Madugu's side under pressure […]

Raphael Onyedika has been left out of Club Brugge’s Belgian Super Cup clash against Union St.Gilloise due to illness. Club Brugge announced the 22-man squad on their official website, confirming Onyedika’s absence as a result of ill health. The 25-year-old, whose contract has just one year remaining, has been strongly linked with a move away [...] The post Belgian Super Cup: Club Brugge Confirm Onyedika Out With Illness appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Falcons head into Saturday's crucial WAFCON 2026 Group C clash against Zambia under pressure after suffering a shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening game, Soccernet.ng reports. Justine Madugu's side were undone by the Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, whose pace and ruthless finishing repeatedly exposed Nigeria's defensive frailties in Rabat. The […]

Iliman Ndiaye is not moving to Al-Hilal, as his father Mouhamadou Abdoulaye Ndiaye has confirmed that the Everton forward has no plans to join the Saudi club, prioritizing his career in Europe instead. Ndiaye explained that his son wants to focus on his career, win trophies with Senegal, and avoid a drop in his playing [...] The post Ndiaye’s Father: My Son Has No Plan To Join Al-Hilal appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lorenz Ferdinand, son of former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, has signed his first professional contract with Brighton and Hove Albion. Rio Ferdinand took to social media to celebrate the milestone moment, expressing his pride as his son takes his first steps into professional football. Brighton have developed a strong reputation for nurturing […] The post Rio Ferdinand Celebrates Son Lorenz Ferdinand’s First Professional Contract With Brighton appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Scottish Premiership title race has long been defined by the rivalry between Celtic and Rangers, two clubs whose combined dominance has shaped the league for generations. For much of the modern era, the championship has rarely strayed beyond the hands of either half of the Old Firm, leaving other clubs fighting for the scraps […] The post Scottish Premiership Title Race Set To Reignite As Celtic And Rangers Dominate Once More appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has explained why he travelled to Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire, to watch Nigeria's Flying Eagles defeat Togo 3-0 in the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. The 48-year-old was among the spectators at the Lycée Scientifique Stadium on Friday as the defending champions secured their place in the semifinals […]

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has sent a strong signal that the club intends to significantly reduce its bloated defensive options this summer transfer window. According to BBC Sport, Chelsea are open to selling Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile, and Trevoh Chalobah as Alonso looks to reshape his squad. The Spanish tactician only recently took charge at […] The post Xabi Alonso Makes Defensive Cull Clear As Axel Disasi, Benoit Badiashile And Trevoh Chalobah Face Chelsea Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has named former Super Eagles midfielder Austin Okocha as the greatest football player of all time. Many expected the conversation to end with either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, the two names that have dominated football debates for more than a decade. Read Also:Pinnick Backs Infantino’s Plan To Sell 20% [...] The post Okocha Remains The Real GOAT –Burna Boy appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bruno Guimaraes is refusing to push for a transfer to Arsenal, with the Brazilian midfielder choosing not to agitate for a move away from Newcastle United. The South American star has been heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates Stadium, but reports suggest he has no intention of forcing the issue behind the scenes. […] The post Bruno Guimaraes Refuses To Force Arsenal Move As Newcastle Hold Firm On Valuation appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Davidson Owumi, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has warned participating clubs to create and maintain functional websites to improve access to club content and verifiable information or risk losing their club licences, Completesports.com reports. Owumi gave the warning in Enugu during a seminar/workshop for club Media Officers, Media Directors [...] The post NPFL: Clubs Without Functional Websites Risk Losing Licensing — Owumi Warns appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tobi Amusan has attributed her failure to retain the women’s 100m hurdles title at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games to an injury setback. The world record holder clocked 12.60 seconds to finish third in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Thursday night. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton stormed to gold with a winning time of 12.33 seconds, [...] The post Glasgow 2026: Amusan Reveals Injury Derailed 100m Hurdles Title Bid appeared first on Complete Sports.

CONCACAF has rejected FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell minority stakes in a new commercial entity to private investors, citing a lack of transparency, rushed deadlines, and an aggressive financial ultimatum. FIFA planned to raise up to £3.1bn ($4.2bn) by selling a minority stake in a £15bn ($20bn) commercial subsidiary handling broadcasting, sponsorships, ticketing, [...] The post CONCACAF Kicks Against Infantino’s World Cup Investment Plan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Legendary Italy and AC Milan defender Franco Baresi has passed away at the age of 66. Baresi’s passing was confirmed in a statement released by Milan on Friday morning. “The entire history of AC Milan is in tears following the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will be forever etched into the Club’s [...] The post AC Milan Legend Baresi Dies At 66 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Major League Soccer is on the verge of a landmark moment, with club owners set to vote on appointing the league’s first new commissioner in 27 years. The vote represents a significant transition for one of North America’s fastest-growing professional sports leagues, which has expanded dramatically in recent years. MLS has grown from a modest […] The post MLS Owners Prepare To Vote On League’s First New Commissioner In Nearly Three Decades appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has lauded the Flying Eagles following their impressive win over Togo at the WAFU B U-20 Championship, Completesports.com reports. Abdu Maikaba’s side thrashed the Sparrow Hawks 3-0 in their second Group B encounter in Yamoussoukro on Thursday. Muiz Adeleke scored twice for the Flying Eagles, while Abdoulaye Agbeloye added [...] The post WAFU B U-20 Championship: Chelle Applauds Flying Eagles’ Victory Over Togo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a 20 percent commercial stake in the World Cup, stating that the plan will benefit member associations. Recall that FIFA’s announcement of its plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other events to private investors on [...] The post Pinnick Backs Infantino’s Plan To Sell 20% World Cup Stake appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has revealed that he does not view Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the greatest players of all time, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The debate over the greatest of all time is unending, typically revolving around Argentine maestro Messi and Portuguese goal machine Cristiano Ronaldo, particularly for the current generation. ​For older […]

Hugo Broos has declined an offer to continue as South Africa coach and his departure is expected to be formally announced on Friday, The South African reports. The 74-year-old guided South Africa to a bronze medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. He also led Bafana Bafana back to the FIFA World Cup, where [...] The post Broos Turns Down Offer To Remain As South Africa Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has firmly defended the club’s conduct in securing the signing of Casemiro amid an ongoing MLS investigation into potential tampering. The 34-year-old former Real Madrid midfielder was officially introduced at his new Major League Soccer home last week, drawing significant attention from across the football world. The league announced it […] The post Inter Miami Co-Owner Jorge Mas Insists Club Followed Rules In Casemiro Signing As MLS Investigation Continues appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal’s Premier League title defence has been dealt a significant blow after William Saliba sustained a back injury at the World Cup. The French defender was substituted off during France’s semi-final clash against Spain, casting a long shadow over Arsenal’s preparations for the new season. Arsenal confirmed that Saliba is “expected to be out of […] The post Arsenal Target Jacobo Ramon As William Saliba Injury Leaves Mikel Arteta Scrambling For Cover appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are set to renew their fierce London rivalry in a pre-season friendly as both clubs look to build momentum ahead of the new season. Pre-season clashes between London sides always carry extra edge, and this fixture is expected to attract significant attention from supporters of both clubs. Chelsea will be looking […] The post Chelsea Face Tottenham Hotspur In Pre-Season Friendly As Both London Clubs Prepare For New Campaign appeared first on Gooner Daily.