Kylian Mbappe has said it was a shame he missed last weekend’s El Clasico because he always score against Barcelona in the fixture. Mbappe made his return to action for Real Madrid in their 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo on Thursday. The French forward, who had missed the last few matches with a muscle injury, [...] The post It’s A Shame I Missed El Clasico Because I Always Score Against Barcelona —Mbappe appeared first on Complete Sports.

Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa has denied telling Kylian Mbappé that he is the “fourth-choice striker” at Real Madrid. This follows public comments from Mbappé claiming he was demoted in the squad hierarchy behind Vinícius Júnior, Gonzalo García, and Franco Mastantuono. Arbeloa explained that Mbappé was on the bench because of a recent hamstring injury, [...] The post Arbeloa Denies Calling Mbappe Real Madrid’s Fourth Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed concerns his team’s grueling fixture schedule could hand Chelsea an advantage in Saturday’s FA Cup final. City are embroiled in a last-ditch bid to catch Premier League leaders Arsenal, but their slender title hopes will be on hold this weekend as they head to Wembley in search of [...] The post Why Chelsea Have Advantage In FA Cup Final — Guardiola appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup simply means the team was not good enough to play at the tournament, according to former Super Eagles striker Obinna Nsofor. Speaking on the debate surrounding the quality of the current Super Eagles squad, Nsofor insisted that qualification remains the ultimate proof of a team’s level. [...] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Super Eagles Not Good Enough – Nsofor appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

The India senior men’s national team head coach Khalid Jamil, on Thursday, May 14, 2026, announced the 28-member preliminary squad for Unity Cup 2026, aiff.com reports. India are set to assemble in Bengaluru for a brief camp after the completion of the Indian Super League 2025-26, before flying off to London on May 24 for [...] The post Unity Cup 2026: India Unveil Preliminary Squad Ahead Potential Clash With Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.

Trabzonspor and Torino have Pisa striker Rafiu Durosinmi on their radar ahead of the summer window, Completesports.com. Durosinmi only joined Pisa from Czech side FC Viktoria Plzeň in January, but is already being linked with a move away following the club’s relegation from Serie A. Trabzonspor, according to reports have been monitoring the Nigerian striker [...] The post Trabzonspor, Torino Interested In Nigerian Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri has threatened to boycott the upcoming Derby della Capitale against AS Roma, stating he will not attend if the match is scheduled for a Sunday midday kick-off. Sarri slammed the Serie A scheduling, calling it not football and a series of incredible errors by league organizers. Read Also:Osimhen Must Move [...] The post Sarri: I’ll Boycott Rome Derby Over Kickoff Time appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kylian Mbappe said he is now the fourth-choice forward at Real Madrid after manager Alvaro Arbeloa left him out of the starting line-up for the 2-0 win over Real Oviedo. The Frenchman, who missed the 2-0 defeat by Barcelona and was booed by his own fans on his return from a hamstring injury, came off [...] The post I’m Now Fourth Striker In Madrid Squad —Mbappe Reveals appeared first on Complete Sports.

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier have been left out of the France squad for the 2026 World Cup, ESPN reports. France is looking for a third World Cup title and is among the favorites for the event taking place from June 11-July 19 in Canada, Mexico, and the United [...] The post 2026 W/Cup: Camavinga Misses Out On France Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has strongly advocated for Phil Foden to be used in a central, creative role for England, describing him as a top talent who must be included in the starting lineup under Thomas Tuchel. Following strong performances for Manchester City this month, Sherwood emphasized that Foden is indispensable to England’s World [...] The post Foden Remains England’s Best Number 10 –Sherwood appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Nigerian international Obinna Nsofor has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to leave Galatasaray for a club that can consistently compete for the UEFA Champions League title to cement his status as the world’s best striker. While recognizing Galatasaray’s size, Nsofor stated that Osimhen must compete in a top-tier European league to reach the [...] The post Osimhen Must Move To A Club That Can Compete For Champions League Trophy –Ex-Verona Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

Veteran tennis star Rafael Nadal has formally denied reports that he intends to run for the presidency of Real Madrid. Amid intense speculation following Florentino Pérez’s announcement of early elections after a trophy-less season, Nadal addressed the rumours directly, stating they were not true. The 22-time Grand Slam champion remains focused on his academy, family, [...] The post Nadal: Count Me Out Of Real Madrid Presidency appeared first on Complete Sports.

Brentford defender Michael Kayode has been nominated for Premier League Young Player of the Season, Completesports.com. Kayode is one of the eight players shortlisted for the award. Manchester City duo Rayan Cherki and Nico O’Reilly, West Ham’s Matheus Fernandes, Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall, Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, as well as Bournemouth stars Eli Junior [...] The post Kayode Nominated For Premier League Young Player Of The Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newly-appointed Golden Eaglets coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has described his appointment as a “dream come true” after the Nigeria Football Federation handed him the responsibility of rebuilding the country’s struggling U-17 side, Soccernet.ng reports. The NFF confirmed the appointment of the young tactician as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 male national team, replacing long-serving […]

Tottenham has always had a bit of a wandering eye when it comes to the European market, but their recent focus on the Italian top flight suggests a more calculated shift in identity than we’ve seen in previous windows. Serie A has long been a tactical laboratory, producing the kind of disciplined, technically gifted players […] The post Could Tottenham Interest In Potential Serie A Transfers Transform Their 26/27 Performance? appeared first on Gooner Daily.

British No.1 Emma Raducanu is set to return to WTA Tour action next week at the Internationaux de Strasbourg, ending a more than two-month absence caused by post-viral illness. The 23-year-old, currently ranked world No. 30, has been granted a wildcard into the WTA 500 clay-court event. Internationaux de Strasbourg runs from May 17-23, providing [...] The post Emma Raducanu to Make Playing Return After Two-Month Absence appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria's wealthiest man and the richest black man, Aliko Dangote, has opened up on why he refused to step up his interest in buying his beloved football club Arsenal, Soccernet.ng reports. The idea originated decades ago. According to the BBC, Dangote has been a fan of the Gunners since the 1980's. As of 2015, American […]

Liverpool exciting youngster Rio Ngumoha was pictured wearing Nigeria’s iconic 1996 jersey. Ngumoha was captured in a photo posted on the X handle of ESPN Africa beaming with excitement while putting on the jersey. The famous jersey is what Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles known as ‘Dream Team’ wore when they won gold in the football event [...] The post Liverpool Youngster Ngumoha Dorn Nigeria’s Iconic 1996 Jersey appeared first on Complete Sports.

Newly appointed Flying Eagles head coach Abdu Maikaba has unveiled his backroom staff, Completesports.com reports. Ortega Deniran (first assistant), Abdullahi Biffo (second assistant) and Usman Mohammed (goalkeepers’ trainer) will work with Maikaba. The Flying Eagles will resume camp in Abuja on Sunday, 17 May, with preparations to begin in earnest for the upcoming WAFU B [...] The post Maikaba Selects Assistants As Flying Eagles Resume Camp Sunday appeared first on Complete Sports.

Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are set to headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show on July 19, 2026, at New York, New Jersey Stadium. This Super Bowl-style, 15-minute spectacle is produced in partnership with Global Citizen, aiming to fight global poverty and promote education. Read Also:Sadiq Earns Praise From Corberán Amid Valencia Revival [...] The post Madonna, Shakira, BTS To Headline First World Cup Final Half-Time Show appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Inter Milan and Nigerian international, Obinna Nsofor says he would like to see Victor Osimhen move to one of the biggest clubs in world football despite his success at Galatasaray. Osimhen helped Galatasaray to a successful title defence in the Turkish Super Lig, and Nsofor praised the striker’s influence at the club over the [...] The post Not World Class Yet – Former Inter Milan Star Insists Osimhen Needs A Big Move appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

AC Milan star Christian Pulisic has broken his silence regarding his breakup with girlfriend Alexa Melton. In an interview with Time magazine, the USMNT star expressed only positive thoughts about his ex-girlfriend. Pulisic shared that Melton was supportive, a lot of fun, and encouraged him to enjoy life outside of soccer. Read Also:Sadiq Earns Praise [...] The post Pulisic: Why I Broke Up With My Girlfriend appeared first on Complete Sports.

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo is among the eight players nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award for 2025/26. Semenyo and the seven other nominees were unveiled on the Premier League website on Thursday. Three stars of Arsenal’s title-challenging side – Gabriel, David Raya and Declan Rice, Semenyo’s Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland, [...] The post Black Stars Striker Semenyo To Battle Haaland, Rice, Fernandez For EPL Player Of The Season appeared first on Complete Sports.

Valencia head coach Carlos Corberán has commended Umar Sadiq for his impact on the team’s impressive run since joining the club. The Nigeria international joined Los Che on a permanent transfer from Real Sociedad in January. Sadiq came off the bench to score the winning goal for Valencia to win at Athletic Bilbao last weekend. [...] The post Sadiq Earns Praise From Corberán Amid Valencia Revival appeared first on Complete Sports.

Jon Rahm has cleared a major hurdle in his golf career after reaching a conditional release agreement with the DP World Tour last week, paving the way for his possible participation in the 2027 Ryder Cup. The two-time major champion has paid off his outstanding fines, around $3 million, imposed for participating in LIV Golf [...] The post Jon Rahm Pays $3m for His Liv Golf ‘Sin’… Granted Ryder Cup Pass appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes has weighed in on Kelechi Iheanacho‘s late goal against Motherwell last night, airing his frustrations about the poor officiating level at Fir Park, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old came off the bench in the 70th minute, but his moment came in the 95th minute. A Celtic cross saw Sam Nicholson and […]

Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted he still cannot explain how he coped with the pressure of taking a stoppage-time penalty in Celtic’s dramatic 3-2 win over Motherwell. Iheanacho sparked wild celebrations among the travelling supporters after calmly converting the decisive penalty. The crucial goal means Saturday’s home clash against league leaders Hearts will now determine the [...] The post ‘It’s Scary’ — Iheanacho Reacts To Late Penalty Winner Against Motherwell appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kelechi Iheanacho scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to hand Celtic a crucial victory over Motherwell and keep their Scottish Premiership title hopes alive heading into the final day of the season. Motherwell struck first in the 17th minute through Elliot Watt, who gave the visitors an early advantage after a lively start to the contest. [...] The post Iheanacho’s Late Winner Keeps Celtic’s Title Dream Alive appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho single-handedly fueled Celtic to a showdown in the race for the Scottish Premiership title with a late goal last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old came off the bench for Martin O'Neill's side at Fir Park, but it was his 99th-minute strike that sealed all three points against Motherwell. However, the […]

World No.3 Iga Swiatek delivered one of her most commanding performances of the season on Wednesday, brushing aside American fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 to storm into the semifinals of the Italian Open in Rome. The match lasted just 67 minutes at the famous Foro Italico, but during that short spell, Swiatek completely dictated [...] The post Swiatek Puts Svitolina and Gauff On Notice with Dominant Win Over Pegula appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Tennis star, Taylor Fritz and longtime girlfriend Morgan Riddle have officially ended their nearly six-year relationship, drawing attention to the American No. 1’s personal life. According to the People magazine exclusive, the couple called it quits, with sources indicating that Riddle was the one who ended things. The pair were regarded as one of tennis’s [...] The post US Tennis Star Taylor Fritz Caught in More Dating Drama After Split from “World’s Best Girlfriend” appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo is convinced that Ademola Lookman is only beginning to show what he can do at Atlético Madrid after an explosive first few months in Spain, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman arrived in the Spanish capital during the January 2026 transfer window following a brilliant spell with Atalanta BC, and he has […]

Former Super Eagles and Chievo Verona forward Obinna Nsofor has revealed the major step Victor Osimhen must take to become one of Europe’s elite strikers, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigerian forward Osimhen has earned his status as one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football in recent years, given his impressive form for both club and country. The 27-year-old first rose to prominence at […]

S.S. Lazio suffered heartbreak in the Coppa Italia final after a 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan, with goals from Adam Marusic (Own goal) and Lautaro Martínez sealing the trophy for the Nerazzurri. Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was an unused substitute throughout the final despite being fully fit. Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri was absent from the [...] The post Dele-Bashiru Watches from the Bench in Lazio’s Coppa Italia Final Heartbreak appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

S.S. Lazio suffered heartbreak in the Coppa Italia final after a 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan, with goals from Adam Marusic (Own goal) and Lautaro Martínez sealing the trophy for the Nerazzurri. Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was an unused substitute throughout the final despite being fully fit. Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri was absent from the [...] The post Dele-Bashiru Watches from the Bench in Lazio’s in Coppa Italia Final Heartbreak appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is intensifying heading into the summer window, with the French international understood to be increasingly open to a move to Anfield. Reports from France indicate that Barcola is receptive to the prospect of joining Arne Slot’s side, after spending another season sharing duties with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and […] The post Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Target Barcola as PSG Contract Standoff Shapes Winger Race appeared first on Gooner Daily.