Around 50 people were injured as a top division football match in Paraguay was suspended after clashes between fans and police erupted at a packed stadium in the capital on Sunday. Recall that the match between Club Olimpia and Cerro Porteno was stopped after 29 minutes following violence in the stands. The BBC reported that [...] The post 50 Injured As Violence Erupts In Paraguay Football Match appeared first on Complete Sports.

Hellas Verona striker Gift Orban has issued an apology for his behaviour after he was caught on camera in physical altercation with a fan. The unfortunate incident occured outside the Stadio Bentegodi following Verona’s 1-0 home loss to AC Milan. Orban was visibly frustrated after the final whistle and initially declined to stop for a [...] The post Orban Issues Apology After Violent Altercation With Fan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arsenal have made a concrete opening move in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, with the club holding talks with the Argentine’s representatives over personal terms ahead of a potential summer approach. The 26-year-old World Cup winner has become Mikel Arteta’s primary attacking target for the upcoming window, with Arsenal sporting director Andrea […] The post Arsenal Step Up Julian Alvarez Pursuit With Havertz Sale Planned to Fund £100m Deal appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Manchester United are monitoring Real Madrid midfielder and France international Aurélien Tchouaméni, according to The Telegraph (via Get Football News France). The Red Devils are planning a midfield revamp to prepare for Casemiro’s exit. The Brazil international has already announced he will leave Old Trafford this summer upon the expiry of the four-year contract he [...] The post Man United Monitoring Real Madrid Midfield Star appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after a disastrous 2025/26 season, Express and Star reports. Following the 3-0 defeat to Leeds at the weekend, Wolves were given a stay of execution when Spurs conceded a late equaliser at home to Brighton. But West Ham’s point at Crystal Palace on Monday evening has put [...] The post OFFICIAL: Arokodare’s Wolves Relegated From Premier League appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has tipped Arsenal to win the 2025/26 Premier League title despite losing 2-1 to Manchester City on Sunday. Rooney, in a chat with BBC Sport, stated that Arsenal’s defensive strength, efficiency, and mentality make them favorites, predicting a late-season twist where City will drop points. “This title race is not [...] The post Arsenal, Not Man City Still Favourite To Win Premier League Title –Rooney appeared first on Complete Sports.

Nigeria’s long-running struggles with athlete management have once again been thrust into the global spotlight after World Athletics rejected an application to switch the nationality of Nigerian sprint star, Favour Ofili to Turkey. In a ruling delivered by its Nationality Review Panel, the global body declined the request, warning that approving such a move would [...] The post Find Out Why World Athletics Rejected Favour Ofili Switch to Turkey Switch appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

John Stones is expected to leave Manchester City as a free agent when his contract expires in June 2026. This is according to The Athletic and European transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who announced it on his X handle. Persistent fitness issues have led City to decline a contract renewal, making Stones a high-profile free agent. [...] The post Stones To Leave Man City In Summer As Free Agent appeared first on Complete Sports.

Bournemouth have announced the appointment of Marco Rose as their new head coach. Rose will take over from Andoni Iraola in the summer. The German will sign a three-year contract with the Premier League club. Iraola recently confirmed that he would be departing his role as Bournemouth head coach when his contract expires at the [...] The post Bournemouth Appoint Rose To Replace Iraola appeared first on Complete Sports.

Kazakhstani tennis player, Elena Rybakina has played down the immediate focus on becoming the new world number one. Recall that Rybakina is battling with Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek for the top spot, having faced Sabalenka multiple times already in the 2026 season. Speaking in a press conference, she noted that to be number one, [...] The post Rybakina Plays Down Chances Of Becoming New World Number One appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett believes Manchester City were lucky to pick up all three points against Arsenal in their title showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday – because the winning goal should not have stood. There were a number of big talking points during the match, with the decision by referee Anthony [...] The post Haaland’s Winner vs Arsenal Should’ve Been Ruled Out — Ex-Premier League Referee appeared first on Complete Sports.

It felt like the defining moment of the season. When Erling Haaland smashed home the winner against Arsenal at the Etihad, the eruption of noise told its own story that the Premier League title race had dramatically swung toward Manchester City. A pulsating 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal has cut the gap from nine points [...] The post Will Arsenal Bottle the Premier League AGAIN?!! appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho could not hide his joy after scoring twice to help Celtic beat St Mirren F.C. 6-2 in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Sevilla forward came on late in the game, with the score at 2-2 after St Mirren had fought back strongly in normal time. […]

Mamelodi Sundowns have secured their place in the CAF Champions League final after a hard fought 1–0 victory over Espérance de Tunis in the second leg of their semi-final clash. The win sealed a 2–0 aggregate triumph for the South African giants. Sundown’s decisive moment came through Bryan Leon, whose lone goal of the match [...] The post Mamelodi Sundowns, AS FAR Set for Champions League Final appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji has expressed his desire to stay at the club, citing his comfort and a successful adaptation to Serie A. While he is currently focused on finishing the season strong, he anticipates sitting down to formalize his future with the club. The Swiss international, in a chat with the club’s website, [...] The post Akanji: I’m Eager To Extend My Stay With Inter Milan appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles prospective goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo's future currently hangs in the balance at Wrexham, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The 24-year-old shot-stopper joined the Red Dragons from Arsenal in 2024 and helped them gain promotion to the English Championship in his first season. ​Now in the Championship, the Arsenal-trained goalkeeper has proven that he can hold his own. […]

Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has left the door open for a possible return to the national team setup for Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite battling with injury worries this season, Iheanacho has still managed to score six times from 18 appearances across all competitions for Celtic as he continues his resurgence. The 29-year-old enjoyed another standout moment for the Scottish champions on Sunday, when he netted […]

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will lead Nigeria into their Unity Cup title defence in late May 2026, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Mali national team coach has signaled a willingness to integrate fresh faces into the squad of the three-time African champions. The Unity Cup is an invitational tournament held at The Valley in […]

Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has criticized the Arsenal trio of Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, and Martin Odegaard for failing to turn up against Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League game. Recall that Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to close the gap at the top of the table to three points. [...] The post Madueke, Odegaard Failed To Turn Up Vs Man City –Ex-Watford Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.

Atlético Madrid have confirmed Ademola Lookman will be sidelined with an injury, Completesports.com reports. Lookman sustained the injury during Atlético’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad on Sunday night. The 28-year-old scored Colchoneros’ opening goal of the game, but was replaced two minutes after the hour mark by Nicolás González. The nature of [...] The post Atlético Madrid Confirm Injury Setback For Lookman appeared first on Complete Sports.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali could get a club soon, as one East African club and another South African side are interested in him, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwabali has been without a club since he parted ways with South African side Chippa United. He had joined the club from Katsina United in 2022 and grew to […]

Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo has described Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman as an exceptional player at Atletico Madrid. He made his feelings known on the backdrop of his impressive performance for the club since his arrival in the January transfer window. The Nigerian international proved decisive in Europe, with his strike helping Atletico [...] The post Amoo: Lookman Has Been Exceptional At Atletico Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, Tolu Arokodare is facing an uncertain future at the club following a dressing room altercation after the team’s heavy 4–0 defeat to West Ham United. According to English journalist Nathan Judah, the incident involved a confrontation between Arokodare and teammate Mateus Mane. What reportedly began as a verbal disagreement escalated into a [...] The post Tolu Arokodare’s Future at Wolves in Doubt After Dressing Room Incident appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Gift Orban was involved in an ugly incident with a supporter after Hellas Verona’s disappointing defeat to AC Milan in the Serie A on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 2024 Super Eagles invitee made his 28th league appearance of the season since joining the Mastiffs from Hoffenheim on a season-long loan deal last summer and played the full 90 minutes in the encounter. There […]

The World Cup is now just two months away, and with the final qualifiers now complete, the entire slate for the World Cup is now set. For the first time ever, 48 teams will head to Canada, the United States, and Mexico to compete for the World Cup trophy, including a record 10 teams from [...] The post South Africa at the World Cup: Can Bafana Bafana survive the group of death? appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Manchester City yesterday blew the Premier League title race wide open with a thrilling 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium and moved to within three points of the leaders thanks to Erling Haaland’s second-half winner. During a frantic first half, Kai Havertz charged down Gianluigi Donnarumma’s kick to equalize for Arsenal just 107 [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 87: Manchester City vs Arsenal Review appeared first on Complete Sports.

Enyimba Head Coach, Emmanuel Deutsch, has made it clear that the People’s Elephant’s 2–1 defeat to Coal City side, Rangers, in Sunday’s 2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 35 Oriental Derby at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu will not derail his team’s push for safety in the domestic top flight, Completesports.com reports. Former Rangers winger, Wonah Williams, fired the [...] The post NPFL: Enyimba Won’t Be Derailed By Defeat At Rangers In Survival Push — Deutsch appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will not be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and while that is a big blow for the nation's sporting prestige, it's an even bigger hurt for the finances of the country, Soccernet.ng reports. When the expanded 48-team Mundial kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Nigeria […]

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has commented on his team’s home win over Warri Wolves, Completesports.com reports. The Lafia club thrashed Warri Wolves 3-0 at home on Sunday to end their three-game winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Chimezie Victor, Ngei Oluka-Efor and Habibu Alakija were all on target for the [...] The post NPFL: Mangut Relieved As Nasarawa United End Winless Run appeared first on Complete Sports.

As the Premier League enters the decisive phase of Matchweek 33, attention shifts to a crucial set of midweek fixtures that could significantly impact the title race, European qualification, and the battle to avoid relegation. At this stage of the season, every point matters. Midweek games often present a unique challenge, with limited recovery time [...] The post Midweek Football Predictions: Key Fixtures To Watch (Premier League Matchweek 33) appeared first on Complete Sports.

When it comes to the World Cup, attention usually gravitates toward the traditional powerhouses; Argentina, Brazil, Germany, and Spain. Fans want to see the biggest stars on the biggest stage, carrying the weight of their countries, but every tournament tells more than one story.     Why Every World Cup Needs Underdogs To Create Memorable [...] The post Underdogs National Teams in the World Cup 2026 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Ademola Lookman is currently dealing with an adductor injury sustained during the Copa del Rey final defeat against Real Sociedad on Saturday. The Nigerian forward was forced off in the 62nd minute with subsequent medical tests confirming muscle damage. The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for at least a week, ruling him out [...] The post Ademola Lookman Sidelined with Adductor Injury appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Ademola Lookman’s bright night in the Copa del Rey Final ended in concern, after the Nigeria forward was forced off with an injury that could now shape both his club run-in and his country’s plans for the summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atlético Madrid attacker had been one of the standout performers on the pitch, scoring […]

Goldberg Lager Beer has unveiled Back to Bar, a new consumer campaign built around how Nigerians already experience football: in bars, with friends, and in real time. The campaign was introduced at a press briefing held at the Lagos Brewery Bar on Friday, April 17, where media, football enthusiasts, and respected voices in the game [...] The post Goldberg Launches ‘Back To Bar’, Giving 10 Fans The Chance To Watch The Super Eagles Live In The UK And Lisbon appeared first on Complete Sports.

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has given a rare insight into what drives his Super Eagles team-mate Victor Osimhen, describing the striker’s mentality as “sick” in a positive sense, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking on the Best Mode On podcast with Adebayo Akinfenwa, Iwobi explained that Osimhen’s determination to win sets him apart from many other players in […]

For decades, sports betting in the Middle East operated almost entirely underground. Religious and cultural restrictions kept gambling activities informal and offshore. That picture is changing fast. The UAE established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in 2023, signaling a serious move toward regulated gaming. The $3.9 billion Wynn Resorts project in Ras Al [...] The post How Sports Betting Is Expanding Across The Middle East: New Markets, Crypto Platforms, And Prediction Trading appeared first on Complete Sports.