Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has expressed optimism that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will recover from a minor knee issue in time to face England in Sunday’s Nations League showdown in Madrid. The 19-year-old star, who finished third in October’s Ballon d’Or voting, was ruled out of the World Champions’ Thursday trip to [...] The post Nations League: La Fuente Optimistic Yamal Will Be Fit To Face England appeared first on Complete Sports.

The United States is expected to make Pep Guardiola a top target to replace Mauricio Pochettino if the Argentine leaves for Manchester United. Guardiola, who left Manchester City this past summer, has been discussed internally as a candidate across multiple levels of the federation’s hiring process, according to The Athletic. Should Pochettino leave — and [...] The post Guardiola Linked With US Men’s National Team Coaching Job appeared first on Complete Sports.

Just 16 Premier League appearances and two assists: that is the modest return so far on Chelsea’s £48.5 million investment in Jamie Gittens since his arrival in 2025. The 22-year-old winger has found life at Stamford Bridge considerably harder than anticipated, with injuries and fierce competition for attacking positions limiting his influence under Xabi Alonso. […] The post £48.5m Jamie Gittens Faces Uncertain Chelsea Future As Roma And Premier League Rivals Circle appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has expressed his delight at reuniting with José Mourinho, revealing that the Portuguese manager has become noticeably calmer and more mature since their time together in London. Mourinho returned to the Santiago Bernabéu on June 11th on a three-year contract, ending a 13-year absence from the Madrid dugout. Tasked with [...] The post ‘He Fills The Room’ –Courtois Lauds “More Mature, Calmer” Mourinho appeared first on Complete Sports.

The United States of America has withdrawn its men’s national team from the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to security concerns. The worries about safety are centered around the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The players were informed of the decision on Wednesday. U.S. Soccer Collective first reported the news (as [...] The post U.S. Withdraws National Team From FIFA Men’s U-17 World Cup In Qatar Due To Safety Concerns appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United all play away in NPFL Matchday 13, with Shooting Stars hosting Bendel in Ibadan on Friday.

Manchester United have put Fulham and Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey on a January shortlist with Nathan Collins and Jarrad Branthwaite, the Daily Mail reports.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a scathing attack on his successor Gianni Infantino, calling him a dictator and suggesting the current FIFA chief needs psychiatric help. In an interview with German publication Der Spiegel, the 90-year-old former football executive heavily criticized Infantino’s administrative decisions, including the creation of a FIFA Peace Prize for [...] The post “He Is A Dictator” –Blatter Launches Scathing Attack On Infantino appeared first on Complete Sports.

On-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has escaped unharmed after crashing a £300,000 Ferrari into a track barrier at the famous Nürburgring circuit in Germany. The 28-year-old, currently on loan at Serie A side Como, was not called up to the Spain national squad for their international fixtures against Czechia and England, leaving him free to [...] The post Former Chelsea Goalkeeper Escapes Injury After Crashing £300,000 Ferrari In Germany appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria's Flamingos became Africa's first U-17 women's world champions by beating Japan 2-1, and the title set five records, including a first for a team that lost its opening game.

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will look to extend their remarkable recent home dominance over Bendel Insurance when the two sides meet in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Friday at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The Oluyole Warriors have established clear superiority against the Benin Arsenal on home soil in recent seasons, as [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Seek Fourth Straight Home Win Over Bendel Insurance appeared first on Complete Sports.

CAF has moved the 2026 CAF Awards in Lagos to 2 December, with Nigeria absent from both Player of the Year lists but nominated in two women's categories.

Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked. Carrick took training at Carrington on Wednesday while an agreement was struck for Pochettino to potentially come in as his replacement. According to Sky Sports, it is understood there are still details being [...] The post Carrick Faces Sack As Man United Reach Agreement In Principle With Pochettino appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United are expected to sack manager Michael Carrick after a disastrous start to the season left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. Manchester United would reportedly make a change in the dugout before their next fixture against Liverpool at Anfield. The Red Devils sit 18th in the table after Sunday’s extraordinary 4-4 [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 160: Michael Carrick’s Imminent Sack appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former world champion Darren Barker believes Daniel Dubois does not need to wait around for the winner of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Fury and Joshua are slated to finally clash on December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. However, the event faces potential hurdles due to local resident objections regarding late-night noise. [...] The post ‘He Doesn’t Need The Winner’ –Barker Claims Dubois Would Beat Joshua Or Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.

Abia Warriors have apologised to their fans after a 2-2 draw with Doma United left them 19th in the NPFL with six league games without a win.

Doma United head coach Deji Ayeni has emphasized that his side must begin turning home fixtures into victories if they hope to make significant strides in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) this season. The Savannah Tigers currently find themselves in 10th position on the NPFL table with 16 points, a mid-table standing the technical [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘Home Wins Are Essential’ –Ayeni Demands Doma United Capitalize on Home Advantage appeared first on Complete Sports.

Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau face Madagascar twice in this window without injured striker Franculino Djú, in a double-header that matters as much to the Super Eagles as their own games against Tanzania.

Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has warned Nigeria not to underrate Tanzania in Uyo and said it pained him that some players were yet to reach camp.

Ranchers Bees midfielder Tijani Kabiru reached 100 NPFL appearances in the 1-0 win over Enyimba, the club he won the 2022/23 league title with.

Seventeen players trained in Uyo as the Super Eagles began work for Friday's AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania, with Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Taiwo Awoniyi among seven still expected.

Bendel Insurance have petitioned the NFF to cancel Enugu Rangers' 1-0 win and award a draw, after the NPFL reviewed the footage of a goal scored with the crossbar displaced but let the result stand.

Tanzania face the Super Eagles in Uyo without Young Africans pair Clement Mzize and Dickson Job, as their federation insists the Taifa Stars are not afraid of Nigeria.

Home sides have won 57 per cent of NPFL matches after 12 rounds and away teams only 9 per cent, a pattern shaping Enugu Rangers' lead and Enyimba's slide.

Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, who is of Nigerian origin, could sign a long-term contract during the international break as Bayern Munich watch on, TEAMtalk reports.

The NFF suspended referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant Adamu Zakari indefinitely after ruling that Kwara United's disallowed goal in Rangers' 1-0 win was valid.

Tanzania are at AFCON 2027 as co-hosts, so the Super Eagles' real Group L rival for the only place is Guinea-Bissau, who lead Nigeria by three points.

Marseille midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has five starts and 466 minutes since his knee injury, and Chelle has now called him up for the Tanzania qualifiers.

A Juventus-linked consultant has named Victor Osimhen as the best January fit, while Galatasaray confirm the Super Eagles striker needs knee surgery.

Ademola Lookman did not leave the bench in Atlético Madrid's 2-1 home defeat to Barcelona, and the Super Eagles forward now joins Eric Chelle's squad for the Tanzania qualifiers.

Tanzania landed in Uyo five days before the AFCON 2027 qualifier, already guaranteed a place at the finals as co-hosts, while Nigeria still chase Guinea-Bissau in Group L.

Chibuike Nwaiwu's long ball created Trabzonspor's opener at Alanyaspor, adding to the January transfer talk around the Super Eagles defender.

Ikorodu City, 13th on 14 points, host bottom club Inter Lagos on Monday in NPFL Matchday 12.

Tolu Arokodare's early goal against FC Twente took him to 12 in 16 Ajax games, giving Eric Chelle a scoring argument for the Super Eagles No. 9 shirt.

A price tag of between £65 million and £75 million is hovering over one of Chelsea’s most promising defensive talents, shaping what could become a defining transfer saga. Intermediaries have touted those figures as a threshold that could force the west London club’s hand on the future of Levi Colwill, their 23-year-old academy graduate. The […] The post Chelsea Face £75m Dilemma As Levi Colwill Attracts Liverpool And Barcelona Interest appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Eric Chelle has named 24 players for the Tanzania qualifiers, leaving out Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho and Maduka Okoye.