Manchester United have unveiled an eye-catching preseason schedule ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with newly-appointed permanent, manager Michael Carrick set to lead the Red Devils into a series of high-profile clashes across Europe. The tour will see United face a mix of traditional European heavyweights and rising challengers, including Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Atlético Madrid [...] The post Manchester United Unveil Challenging Preseason Tour Against PSG, AC Milan and More appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Flamingos will resume camping on Sunday as preparations intensify for their final-round qualifying fixture against Benin Republic in the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The team will be camped at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne. Akeem Busari’s side was granted a short break [...] The post U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos Reassemble Sunday For Benin Republic Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Barcelona will not trigger their €30 million buy option clause for Marcus Rashford, with the deadline expiring in just five days. The transfer journalist posted the breaking update on X, throwing the England international’s future into serious doubt ahead of the summer transfer window. Rashford has spent the past season […] The post Barcelona Decline €30m Option As Marcus Rashford’s Future Hangs In The Balance appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Manchester United 1999 treble winner Teddy Sheringham has revealed Diego Maradona was on his way to Tottenham Hotspur, only for his ‘baggage’ to scupper the deal. Speaking exclusively on talkSPORT and Burger King’s Squad Table, Sheringham recounted how then-Spurs boss Ossie Ardiles sought the Premier League icon’s thoughts on a move for the late World [...] The post Why Maradona Did Not Sign For Tottenham —Man United Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his disappointment over the team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The tournament is set to kick off in less than 48 hours, with 48 nations from six continental federations preparing to battle for the title of the world’s best footballing nation. Although […]

Ben Davies has signed a new one-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur, keeping the veteran Welsh defender at the club ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 33-year-old was set to become a free agent at the end of June, but Spurs moved to retain his services and Davies has agreed to remain at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. […] The post Tottenham Hand Ben Davies Fresh One-Year Deal After Devastating Ankle Injury Nightmare appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey believes France will be the team to beat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the presence of reigning champions Argentina and European giants Spain, Soccernet.ng reports. The Fulham centre-back made his choice during a light-hearted question-and-answer session organised by his Premier League club. Players were asked to predict which […]

The Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi ‘greatest of all-time’ (GOAT) debate has divided opinion amongst football fans worldwide. The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the final opportunity for both players to finally settle the argument. The sportsbooks featured on Arab World Cup betting comparison platform Arabworldcupbet.com will [...] The post Ronaldo vs Messi: The 2026 World Cup Could Finally Settle Football’s GOAT Debate appeared first on Complete Sports.

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has disclosed that his side will adopt an experimental approach when they face Nigeria in Wednesday night's international friendly in Leiria, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Belgium national team boss has described the match against the three-time African champions as an important final test before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The […]

Danny Murphy has urged Xabi Alonso to prevent a Chelsea star valued at around £30 million from leaving the club this transfer window. The former Liverpool midfielder believes the player represents a key asset and should not be allowed to depart, regardless of any incoming offers. Murphy’s comments reflect a growing debate around Chelsea’s squad […] The post Danny Murphy Tells Xabi Alonso To Keep £30m Chelsea Star At The Club appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Trump administration said Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had been denied entry to the country because of links to “suspected members of terror organisations” making him a “national security threat”. Artan, who was Africa’s referee of the year in 2025, had been set to become Somalia’s first official at a World Cup but was [...] The post 2026 W/Cup: US Accuses Somali Referee Of Links To ‘Terror Organisations’ Suspects appeared first on Complete Sports.

The White House, U.S. Customs and Border Protection have disclosed that Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States prior to the 2026 World Cup due to security vetting concerns. Recall that Artan arrived at Miami International Airport with a valid U.S. visa, however, following an extensive inspection, the Department of Homeland [...] The post 2026 World Cup: US Defend Visa Ban For Somali Referee, Iranians appeared first on Complete Sports.

The White House, U.S. Customs and Border Protection have disclosed that Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States prior to the 2026 World Cup due to security vetting concerns. Recall that Artan arrived at Miami International Airport with a valid U.S. visa, however, following an extensive inspection, the Department of Homeland [...] The post 2026 World Cup: US Defend Visa Ban On Somali Referee, Iranians appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria claimed three gold medals, one silver and three bronze medals at the World Taekwondo-sanctioned G-4 tournament held at Palais des Sports Salamatou Maiga in Mali, Sports Africana reports. Morocco once again asserted its dominance, securing a total of 14 medals (six gold, three silver and five bronze medals). Team Nigeria, represented by a 13-member [...] The post Nigeria Claims Three Gold Medals At African Taekwondo Championships In Mali appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City have opened talks over a new long-term contract for Joško Gvardiol, looking to secure the Croatian defender well into the next decade. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, City are negotiating a deal that would keep Gvardiol at the Etihad Stadium until 2030, with a club option also being discussed as part of the […] The post Manchester City Push To Extend Joško Gvardiol Contract As Bayern Munich And Barcelona Circle appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are ready to cash in on Gabriel Martinelli, bringing to end his six-year stay in north London, talkSPORT reports. Ruthless Mikel Arteta is planning a rebuild this summer in a quest to win back-to-back Premier League titles. Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is high on Arteta’s wanted list, meaning one of Martinelli or Leandro Trossard [...] The post Arsenal Ready To Cash In On Star Forward appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle believes Portugal possess all the attributes required to emerge as the next FIFA World Cup champions, reports Completesports.com reports. Portugal, popularly known as Seleção das Quinas, are among the leading contenders to dethrone Argentina as world champions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada, and the United [...] The post Chelle Backs Portugal To Win World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

With just a few hours to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium on Tuesday. The protests, organized primarily by the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) and various activist groups, have been building since early June. And their timing is not accidental. [...] The post 2026 World Cup: Protesters Block Access To Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United have identified Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow as a potential summer signing, according to a report from The Athletic. The 35-year-old had an impressive campaign with Leeds last season, establishing himself as their undisputed first-choice goalkeeper throughout the year. Darlow is set to become a free agent, which means Manchester United would be […] The post Manchester United Eye Karl Darlow As Surprise Free Agent Goalkeeper Signing appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Liverpool are making a serious move to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, with the club firmly targeting the 19-year-old as a top priority this summer. The Reds are actively working to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah, who has departed the club, making the hunt for a dynamic wide attacker more urgent than […] The post Liverpool Push Hard To Sign Yan Diomande As Club Makes Him Top Summer Priority appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Atletico Madrid have publicly humiliated Real Madrid after Los Blancos had a £129million transfer bid for Julian Alvarez firmly rejected on Tuesday. Real Madrid confirmed they had submitted an offer of 150 million euros for the Argentine forward, who has been at Atletico for the last two years. Alvarez, 26, joined Atletico Madrid from Manchester […] The post Atletico Madrid Mock Real Madrid’s £129m Julian Alvarez Bid With Brutal Social Media Response appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea supporters have been given a significant boost regarding the future of one of their most important players, Cole Palmer. The England international has established himself as one of the most exciting attacking talents in European football since joining Chelsea. Palmer’s performances at Stamford Bridge have drawn admiration from clubs across the continent, making his […] The post Cole Palmer Future At Chelsea Receives Green Light As Fabrizio Romano Delivers Key Transfer Update appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Madonna’s long-anticipated Confessions II film has finally aired, delivering a string of unexpected celebrity appearances that have set social media alight with reaction. Among the most talked-about surprises was the inclusion of Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer, one of English football’s most exciting and recognisable talents of recent years. Palmer’s appearance alongside Hollywood actor Benedict Cumberbatch […] The post Cole Palmer And Benedict Cumberbatch Feature In Madonna’s Confessions II Film Broadcast appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Atletico Madrid have issued a scathing social media response after Real Madrid made a formal offer of 150 million euros for striker Julian Alvarez. Real Madrid confirmed the approach in an official statement published on their website following a meeting of their Board of Directors earlier today. The statement read: “Real Madrid C. F. announces […] The post Atletico Madrid Fire Back At Real Madrid After Julian Alvarez Bid Gets Publicly Rejected appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 World Cup after falling short in their qualification journey, but the Mundial will still be graced by the spectacle of Nigerian talents, Soccernet.ng reports. The diversity of the Nigerian culture has been spread across the World since the 90's, and several footballers who were born to […]

Manchester United have appointed eleven different managers since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, and none have managed to restore the club’s former glory. The club has tried nearly every conceivable approach, from bringing in Ferguson’s compatriot David Moyes to handing the reins to the theatrical Jose Mourinho, but nothing has worked. When United turned […] The post Michael Carrick’s Manchester United Ready To Challenge On Every Front This Season appeared first on Gooner Daily.

England captain Harry Kane believes this is the country’s best chance to win the World Cup. Kane is coming off a staggering 2025-26 season with Bayern Munich, where he netted over 60 goals across all competitions. Combining his current peak fitness with a squad featuring talents like Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka, the skipper, in [...] The post Kane: This Is England’s Best Opportunity To Win World Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United are pursuing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes as a priority summer transfer target ahead of the new season. The 21-year-old Portuguese international has emerged as one of the most coveted young midfielders in English football following an impressive stint at the London club. West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League has made […] The post Manchester United Hold Talks To Sign Mateus Fernandes As West Ham United Set £80 Million Price Tag appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has publicly addressed his devastation at being ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury. The 24-year-old has been struggling with a groin problem that first forced him out of action during a Premier League match back in March. Timber was withdrawn in the first half of Arsenal’s 2-0 win […] The post Jurrien Timber Opens Up On World Cup Heartbreak As Lutscharel Geertruida Steps In For Netherlands appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has lashed out after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States after being selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup. U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed on Monday that a Somali man scheduled to referee at the World Cup was denied entry after flying [...] The post 2026 W/Cup: Clinton Slams Decision To Deny Somali Referee Entry To US appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria striker Gift Orban is on the radar of Serie A new Boys Venezia, Completesports.com reports. Orban spent last season on loan with Hellas Verona from Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim. The 23-year-old scored seven goals and provided three assists in 28 league appearances for Verona. The Yellow and Blues opted against exercising the option to make [...] The post Serie A Club Line Up Move For Orban appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the re-signing of striker Raul Jimenez from Premier League rivals Fulham, bringing the Mexican back to Molineux. The move marks a sentimental and significant return for Jimenez, who is one of the most beloved players in Wolves’ recent history. The Mexican international made a massive impact during his first stint at […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers Bring Raul Jimenez Back To Molineux In Surprise Return appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have announced that their €150 million bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez has been rejected. Florentino Perez gave his word that Madrid would attempt to sign a €150 million player if he was re-elected as club president. Perez was announced as the winner in the early hours of [...] The post Atletico Reject Madrid’s €150m Offer For Alvarez appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has announced that its official 8% World Cup ticket allocation for its three group-stage matches in the United States was abruptly revoked, days ahead of the tournament. The FFIRI released a statement calling the revocation discriminatory and contrary to the principles of equality governing international sports, suggesting [...] The post Fans Ticket Allocation For 2026 World Cup Have Been Revoked –Iran FA Claims appeared first on Complete Sports.

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez is expecting a stern test when his side takes on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in an international friendly on Wednesday night, Completesports.com reports. The Seleção das Quinas will host the three-time African champions at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria as they continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. [...] The post Friendly: Portugal Coach Martinez Expects Tough Battle Against Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has hit a significant obstacle after their second offer was turned down by the south coast club. Brighton’s decision to reject another bid signals their determination to hold onto one of their most reliable defensive assets heading into the second half of the season. Van […] The post Tottenham Hotspur Face Stiff Competition As Brighton Reject Second Jan Paul Van Hecke Bid appeared first on Gooner Daily.