Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has addressed the absence of James Maddison following the club’s 2-0 pre-season victory against Auckland FC in New Zealand. De Zerbi confirmed Maddison has not been training for around five days, placing him in a similar situation to Destiny Udogie, though the manager was quick to downplay any […] The post Roberto De Zerbi Hints At James Maddison Return And Luca Williams-Barnett Impresses In Tottenham Pre-Season Win appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad have shifted their attention to Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi after failing to make progress in their pursuit of Raphael Onyedika, Soccernet.ng reports. The Saudi champions have been searching for a replacement for Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, who left the club at the expiration of his contract at the end of […]

Chelsea’s pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has set the football world talking about the tactical possibilities at Stamford Bridge this season. Rogers has been one of the most impressive players in the Premier League over the past year, showcasing creativity, directness, and an ability to unlock defences in tight spaces. Cole Palmer, meanwhile, […] The post Morgan Rogers And Cole Palmer Poised To Form Exciting Chelsea Attacking Partnership appeared first on Gooner Daily.

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has disclosed that his players are still learning his 3-4-2-1 system after a 2-2 pre-season draw with Celtic on Saturday. Camilo Duran opened the scoring before setting up James Forrest to double Celtic’s lead. Read Also:Pre-Season: Chukwueze Provides Assist In Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic However, Milan reduced the deficit [...] The post Amorim: AC Milan Players Are Adapting To My New Tactics appeared first on Complete Sports.

Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to close friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who were killed in a car crash in Nigeria, after knocking down Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday night. Recall that Joshua was floored within the first 30 seconds after being caught flush with a right uppercut and would [...] The post ‘It’s Been Tough’ –Joshua Reacts After Defeating Prenga appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur are facing a significant transfer decision regarding highly-rated Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, with a newly promoted Premier League side entering the race. The unnamed club is reportedly preparing a substantial bid to lure Bergvall away from Spurs, intensifying what is becoming a complicated situation for the north London outfit. Bergvall has been one […] The post Lucas Bergvall Transfer Saga Heats Up As New Premier League Club Prepares Major Offer appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Anthony Joshua produced a dramatic comeback to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round after being knocked down twice inside the opening 20 seconds of their heavyweight contest in Jeddah. The former two-time world heavyweight champion endured a nightmare start, hitting the canvas twice in the opening round as Prenga threatened a major upset. Joshua, [...] The post Joshua Floors Prenga In Round Two After Surviving Early Knockdowns appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Premier Sports Cup last 16 draw is approaching, with Scotland’s two biggest clubs set to enter the competition at this stage. Celtic and Rangers have been kept separate from the earlier rounds, joining the tournament as the remaining teams are determined. The competition has gone down to the wire, with several clubs fighting hard […] The post Celtic And Rangers Enter Premier Sports Cup Last 16 As Draw Date And Format Confirmed appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Liverpool’s pre-season preparations have been dealt an early setback after defender Joe Gomez was forced off injured within the opening minutes against Sunderland. The experienced centre-back had to be withdrawn from the friendly after just seven to ten minutes, leaving supporters and staff concerned about his fitness heading into the new campaign. Gomez was replaced […] The post Joe Gomez Suffers Early Injury Blow In Liverpool Pre-Season Friendly Against Sunderland appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Mohamed Salah is reportedly edging closer to a stunning move to Turkish giants Besiktas, in what would be one of football’s most unexpected transfers in recent memory. The Egyptian forward has been one of the most decorated players in Premier League history, having spent a hugely successful career at Liverpool before this potential new chapter. […] The post Mohamed Salah Closing In On Surprise Besiktas Transfer Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Philadelphia Union ended a painful eight-game winless run on Wednesday night, beating the New York Red Bulls 3-1 at Chester, Pennsylvania. Milan Iloski broke the deadlock as early as the ninth minute, setting the tone for a confident Philadelphia performance in a crucial home fixture. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath misplayed an arcing ball in front […] The post Milan Iloski, Indiana Vassilev And Neil Pierre Fire Philadelphia Union To Vital 3-1 Win Over New York Red Bulls appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal’s hopes of signing Vinicius Jr this summer have received a potential boost following developments at Real Madrid involving RB Leipzig midfielder Yan Diomande. Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has claimed that Diomande has reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid if the two clubs can agree on a transfer fee. Leipzig are continuing […] The post Arsenal Transfer Hopes For Vinicius Jr Boosted By Real Madrid’s Verbal Agreement With Yan Diomande appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea have confirmed a 27-man squad that will travel for their 2026 pre-season tour, taking in stops across Australia and Asia. The tour represents a major opportunity for the club to grow its fanbase and commercial presence across two key global markets. Pre-season tours of this nature allow clubs to test squad depth while also […] The post Chelsea Confirm 27-Man Squad For Pre-Season Tour Across Australia And Asia appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Premier League’s financial muscle continues to reshape the international transfer landscape, with several high-profile moves highlighting the growing gulf between English clubs and their European rivals. Morgan Rogers has emerged as one of the most discussed names in recent transfer windows, with Premier League clubs able to offer wages and fees that continental sides […] The post How The Premier League Is Distorting Global Transfer Markets Through The Morgan Rogers, Alejandro Garnacho, Sandro Tonali And Crysencio Summerville Cases appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Bayern Munich chief Christoph Freund has confirmed that Michael Olise will stay at the club and is not for sale, despite strong long-term interest from Real Madrid. Freund, in a chat with the club’s website, stated that Olise has a long-term contract until 2029 with no release clause, making a summer exit a non-topic. Read [...] The post Olise Won’t Leave Bayern Munich –Freund appeared first on Complete Sports.

Raphael Onyedika is closing in on a permanent move to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, Completesports.com reports. According to German publication Kicker, negotiations between Eintracht Frankfurt and Belgian champions Club Brugge have reached the final stages, with an agreement expected to be concluded early next week. The Bundesliga side are reportedly set to pay €9 million [...] The post Onyedika Set For Eintracht Frankfurt Switch appeared first on Complete Sports.

Eddie Howe has said that he is unsure whether Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães will remain at the club next season. The Newcastle manager spoke amidst rumours linking the Brazilian midfielder with a move to Arsenal. Sources told ESPN in early July that the north London club were set to step up their interest in [...] The post Howe Unsure On Guimarães’ Newcastle Future Amid Arsenal Interest appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has married his long-time partner and childhood sweetheart, Alessia Elefante. According to The Sun, the couple wed in Italy, celebrating with a grand ceremony in Locorotondo. Read Also:Why Many Super Falcons Players Are Scared Of Getting Married –Okobi Donnarumma and Elefante, an interior designer, first met in 2016 in their [...] The post Donnarumma Weds Wife In Star-Studded Ceremony In Italy appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nottingham Forest are firmly in the running to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the club prepared to submit a formal offer. The 29-year-old French attacker has attracted significant interest from the City Ground outfit, according to Football Insider. Former Premier League scout Mick Brown confirmed the interest, stating that Forest are actively exploring […] The post Nottingham Forest Eye Crystal Palace Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta As Oliver Glasner Reunion Beckons appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) is already upon us, and 16 of the best female African teams are set to do battle to command the status of being the queens of the continent, Soccernet.ng reports. The champion will ultimately be decided by a combination of form, experience, and tactical execution. This […]

The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) could be an intriguing storyline of the tournament, with Africa's finest forwards set to battle for individual glory alongside the trophy, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria's Super Falcons arrive in Morocco as defending champions, but they are far from the only side […]

Samuel Chukwueze provided a superb assist as AC Milan came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Scottish champions Celtic in a pre-season match on Saturday, completesports.com reports. Chukwueze, who was named among the substitutes, came on early in the second half to give the assist which made it 2-2. It was a final pre-season [...] The post Pre-Season: Chukwueze Provides Assist In Milan’s 2-2 Draw With Celtic appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal are exploring the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid, according to reports from Sky Sports, in what would be a stunning transfer coup. The Brazilian forward has long been considered one of the best players on the planet, having been central to Real Madrid’s recent successes across La Liga and the Champions […] The post Arsenal Eye Audacious Move For Real Madrid Star Vinicius Jr appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The National Sports Commission ,NSC, has announced an enhanced reward package for Team Nigeria athletes competing at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of efforts to boost morale and reward outstanding performances. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko disclosed that the revised incentive package was approved to further motivate the country’s athletes throughout [...] The post Glasgow 2026: NSC Increases Performance Bonus For Team Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has produced some of the greatest moments in African football, Soccernet reports. Since becoming a full continental tournament in 1998, the competition has been blessed with legendary players, unforgettable matches and dominant teams, with Nigeria's Super Falcons leading the way. As the 2026 WAFCON gets underway in Morocco, […]

Inter Miami returned to MLS action on Wednesday, July 22, pulling off a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire despite one of the league’s more embarrassing moments in recent memory. Goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo gifted the Fire an early lead in the most unfortunate fashion, completely whiffing on a routine back pass from defender […] The post Rocco Ríos Novo Own Goal Horror Show Fails To Stop Inter Miami From Beating Chicago Fire Without Lionel Messi appeared first on Gooner Daily.

A presidentially boosted Nigeria Super Falcons are back on Africa's biggest stage with the clear target to win the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) once again, Soccernet.ng reports. The reigning champions travel to Morocco as the most successful team in the competition's history, having already lifted the trophy 10 times. Another triumph would see […]

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has disclosed that any players who are unhappy or not proud to stay at the club must leave. The comments arrived ahead of a pre-season friendly against Auckland FC in New Zealand, amid ongoing transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Read Also:10 Stars To Watch Out For At WAFCON 2026 [...] The post ‘Whoever Doesn’t Want To Stay Can Leave Tottenham’ –De Zerbi Tells Unhappy Players appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal new signing Christos Tzolis marked his first appearance with an assist, as the Gunners kicked off pre-season with a 3-0 win against League One (third division) club MK Dons 3-0, in a behind-closed-doors contest at the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Saturday. Reiss Nelson and Ethan Nwaneri gave Arsenal an 2-0 lead going into [...] The post New Signing Tzolis Gets Assist As Arsenal Thrash MK Dons In First Pre-Season Game appeared first on Complete Sports.

A fresh update has emerged regarding Flying Eagles midfielder Ebrima Manneh, who has been attracting attention over the last two days, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The Sporting Supreme Academy talent was one of the 23 players called up by coach Abdu Maikaba for the 2026 Under-20 WAFU B Championship. ​However, his eligibility has come under scrutiny, with […]

Arsenal opened their pre-season schedule with a convincing 3-0 behind-closed-doors friendly victory over MK Dons at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. The result gave manager Mikel Arteta a positive early platform to work from, even as many of his senior players remain on post-World Cup holiday. New signing Christos Tzolis was handed an unofficial debut, […] The post Christos Tzolis Shines On Arsenal Debut As Ethan Nwaneri Screamer Downs MK Dons In Friendly appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where they will begin the defence of their continental crown, reports Completesports.com. The players made a stylish arrival, radiating confidence and excitement as they stepped off the team bus dressed in coordinated green-and-white tie-dye African outfits, [...] The post WAFCON 2026: Confident Super Falcons Arrive In Rabat, Ready For Title Defence appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea’s player prices for the upcoming Fantasy Premier League season have been officially revealed, giving managers their first look at squad valuations. The new FPL campaign is generating significant excitement among the millions of fantasy football managers who participate in the game each season. Chelsea have been one of the most popular clubs in FPL […] The post Chelsea Football Club Player Prices For FPL 2026/27 Season Confirmed appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Super Falcons are once again chasing continental glory, but winning the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will require more than talent alone. With stronger competition from across Africa, Nigeria must be at its very best if it is to reclaim the WAFCON title. So, what are the key areas the Super Falcons [...] The post Key Things The Super Falcons Must Get Right To Win WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is on the verge of completing a move to Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor, Completesports.com reports. According to reports, the Nigeria international has agreed to a two-year contract, with the agreement including an option to extend his stay by a further year. Konyaspor are expected to pay €1 million to [...] The post Awaziem Set To Join Turkish Club On Two-Year Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.

While Everyone Else Watched The Football, Brila Media’s team focused on the everything behind the scenes; from the fan festivals, boardrooms, halftime stages, and hospitality suites all in a bid to ensure that Africa is better armed with information for the next world cup. That’s the gap Brila exists to close. And with its new [...] The post BRILA MEDIA INTELLIGENCE UNIT RELEASES 2026 WORLD CUP REPORT appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.