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• We Are Still A Work-In-Progress Liverpool Captain Van Dijk Insists

  06-01-2025 06:43 via completesports.com
  Virgil van Dijk has said the current Liverpool team is still a work in progress. Despite having to work under a new manager, Arne Slot, the Reds currently top the Premier League table. The Merseyside club are six points ahead of second-placed Arsenal with a game in hand. Sunday’s clash with struggling Manchester United saw [...]
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• Bitesize Prediction: Kasımpasa vs Fenerbahce – 09/01/25

  08-01-2025 01:08 via soccernews.com
  Competition: Turkish Cup Market: Fenerbahce win Odds: 19/20 @ BetUS Getting their Turkish Cup campaign underway on Thursday evening, Fenerbahce will travel to local rivals Kasımpasa. Starting with the hosts, suffering late heartbreak at home against Gaziantep last weekend as they could only open the New Year with an action-packed 2-2 stalemate, Kasımpa are seeking […]
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• Bitesize Prediction: Everton vs Peterborough – 09/01/25

  08-01-2025 01:06 via soccernews.com
  Competition: FA Cup Market: Everton win Odds: 4/11 @ 1xBet Desperate to claim an FA Cup boost on Thursday night, Everton will welcome Peterborough to Goodison Park. Starting with the hosts, putting in another toothless performance last weekend as they opened the New Year with a late 1-0 loss away at Bournemouth, the pressure on […]
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• How We Plan To Help Super Falcons Reclaim WAFCON Title -Gusau

  08-01-2025 00:31 via completesports.com
  Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau, has explained steps the football house is taking to help the Super Falcons become African champions again. The Falcons have the chance to reclaim the title when the tournament kicks off in Morocco on 5-26 July. Drawn in Group B, the Falcons will face Tunisia, Algeria and Botswana. [...]
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• Vinicius handed two-match suspension, cleared to play in Supercopa

  08-01-2025 00:20 via soccernews.com
  Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been given a two-match ban following his red card for violent conduct against Valencia last week. Vinicius was sent off for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the second half at the Mestalla stadium when his team were trailing 1-0. They ultimately recovered to win 2-1, staying two points […]
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• Copa del Rey: Sadiq Makes Winning Debut For Valencia

  08-01-2025 00:17 via completesports.com
  
  Umar Sadiq made his debut for Valencia as they defeated lower division club Eldense 2-0 in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Tuesday night. Sadiq, who joined Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad, came on in the 58th minute. First half goals from Sergi Canos and Diego Lopez secured Valencia’s progress into the [...]
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• Arteta insists wasteful Arsenal were the better team against Newcastle

  08-01-2025 00:16 via soccernews.com
  Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal were the better team in their EFL Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to Newcastle United, lamenting their failure to take their chances. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon scored either side of the interval as Newcastle seized a 2-0 lead in the last-four tie, ahead of the second leg taking place on 5 […]
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• Isak is ´the best in Europe´, declares Gordon after EFL Cup win

  08-01-2025 00:11 via soccernews.com
  Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon suggested Alexander Isak is the best striker in Europe after joining him on the scoresheet in Tuesday’s 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final win at Arsenal. The Sweden international got Newcastle’s first goal in the first half before Gordon gave them a bigger cushion going into the second leg at St James’ […]
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• Newcastle Stun Arsenal In Carabao Cup Semi-final First Leg

  07-01-2025 23:33 via completesports.com
  
  Newcastle United defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg at the Emirates on Tuesday. Goals in each half from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon handed Newcastle the first leg advantage. It is now two wins against Arsenal this season for Newcastle, who had edged out the Gunners earlier in the season in [...]
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• Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle United: Isak and Gordon put Howe´s men on brink of final

  07-01-2025 23:02 via soccernews.com
  Newcastle United put one foot in the EFL Cup final with a brilliant 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, where Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon were on target. Eddie Howe’s side, who were EFL Cup runners-up in 2023, survived an early wave of pressure before Isak put them in front late in the […]
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• Ogunmodede Reflects On Home Eagles CHAN 2024 Qualification

  07-01-2025 22:59 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles assistant coach , Daniel Ogunmodede has reflected on the team’s qualification for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Nigeria defeated eternal rivals, Ghana 3-1 on aggregate to seal a place in the competition last month. The home Eagles will be making a return to the competition after a six-year absence. Read Also:Gusau: Officiating [...]
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• Postecoglou does not welcome VAR trial in EFL Cup semi-finals

  07-01-2025 22:39 via soccernews.com
  Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has questioned the use of new VAR protocols in the EFL Cup semi-finals, which are taking place this week. Unlike in the Premier League, referees will explain VAR decisions to the crowd through an in-stadium microphone, which will sync up with the PA system. The measure is a trial and […]
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• Cerny Convinced Me To Join Tottenham –Kinsky

  07-01-2025 22:34 via completesports.com
  Tottenham’s new arrival Antonin Kinsky has disclosed that he was convinced by former Spurs goalkeeper, Radek Cerny to join the club. Recall that Kinsky signed for the North London club this week and may even play on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup against Liverpool. Speaking with the club’s website, Kinsky said that he’s delighted to [...]
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• Wood An Incredible Goal Scorer For Nottingham Forest –Mikel

  07-01-2025 22:25 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi has described Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood as an incredible goal scorer. Wood, who has been in a good scoring form, has seen him scored 12 goals in 20 appearances in the Premier League.   Read Also: ‘We’re Happy For Him’ — Nottingham Forest Boss Celebrates Awoniyi’s Goal Vs [...]
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• Gusau: Officiating In NPFL Improving , Nigerian Referees Will Get International Recognition Soon

  07-01-2025 22:20 via completesports.com
  President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has praised the level of officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. Gusau in a chat with the NFF media stated that the soccer house has done a great job in improving the welfare of the referees. “When we came on board, we [...]
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• Raphinha: Olmo saga could put players off joining Barcelona

  07-01-2025 22:18 via soccernews.com
  Raphinha admits Barcelona’s struggles to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor could deter future transfer targets from joining the Catalan giants. Barca brought Euro 2024-winning midfielder Olmo in from RB Leipzig in pre-season, while Victor arrived from Girona. However, the Blaugrana have spent the last few years struggling to comply with LaLiga’s strict salary cap […]
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• Scholes: INEOS have done nothing positive for Man Utd

  07-01-2025 21:26 via soccernews.com
  Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has said he cannot think of a single positive thing that Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have done at the club since arriving in 2024. Ratcliffe-owned INEOS bought a 27.7% stake in the club in December 2023, with the deal going through two months later as he assumed control of sporting […]
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• BREAKING: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle New Super Eagles Head Coach

  07-01-2025 21:14 via completesports.com
  
  The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee [...]
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• Mikel Reveals How Chelsea Can Win Premier League Title

  07-01-2025 19:55 via completesports.com
  
  Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has said it is important for his former club to sign a more experienced striker. Enzo Maresca’s side started the season on a good note but have stumbled in recent outings. The Blues have failed to record a win in their last four Premier League games. Read Also: World’s [...]
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• Barcelona and Flick waiting on Olmo ahead of Supercopa semi

  07-01-2025 19:46 via soccernews.com
  Barcelona do not expect to have Dani Olmo available for Wednesday’s Supercopa de Espana semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, but Hansi Flick hopes the difficulties in registering him could galvanise the Blaugrana. Barcelona signed Olmo from RB Leipzig in August for around €55million but were only allowed to register the midfielder for half the season, due […]
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• World’s Richest Man Musk Linked With Buying Top EPL Club

  07-01-2025 18:16 via completesports.com
  
  The world’s richest man, who owns companies including Tesla, SpaceX and the social media platform X, has been linked with buying a football team in the past. And now his interest is making headlines again – thanks to his own dad. Speaking to Kait Borsay on Times Radio (via talkSPORT), Errol Musk revealed his son [...]
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• I Would Love To Have Three Or Four Children With My New Wife  –Mane

  07-01-2025 17:58 via completesports.com
  Al-Nassr star Sadio Mane has disclosed that he would love to have three or four children with his new wife, Aisha Tamba. Recall that the Senegalese international married Tamba in an Islamic ceremony on January 7 2024 in Keur Massar, a suburb in the capital city of Dakar.   Read Also: Son Signs One-Year Contract Extension [...]
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• Jones: Mike Tyson’s Fight With Jake Paul Was Fixed

  07-01-2025 17:52 via completesports.com
  A former NFL star, Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones has alleged that the fight between Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-puncher Jake Paul was purely fixed. Recall that Tyson lost to Paul via unanimous decision in Arlington in November. In an interview with Mirror US, Jones stated that Tyson would have knocked down Paul in the first round of [...]
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• ‘We’re Happy For Him’ — Nottingham Forest Boss Celebrates Awoniyi’s Goal Vs Wolves

  07-01-2025 15:52 via completesports.com
  
  Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has heaped plaudits on Taiwo Awoniyi after the Nigerian hit target in the club’s 3-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night. The Nigeria international rose from the bench to score the Tricky Trees third goal of the day. Awoniyi put an end to his 324-day goal drought with [...]
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• Monaco Line Up Bid For Arokodare

  07-01-2025 15:21 via completesports.com
  
  AS Monaco have emerged the front runner for the signature for KRC Genk striker Tolu Arokodare. According to French news outlet, Footmercato, Monaco have already established contact with Arokodare’s representatives. The Ligue 1 club are however yet to approach Genk for the Nigerian. Read Also:Aubameyang: I Was Not In Good Terms With Arteta Before Joining [...]
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• Aubameyang: I Was Not In Good Terms With Arteta Before Joining Barca

  07-01-2025 15:05 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has disclosed that he was never in good terms with manager Mikel Arteta before his move to Barcelona. In an interview with The Athletic, Aubameyang recalled being expelled for being late after being abroad to help his sick mother. “It was my mistake. I should have come home the night [...]
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• Barcelona’s Challenges And Their Impact On La Liga Standings

  07-01-2025 14:42 via completesports.com
  Flick’s Suspension and Defensive Woes Leave Barcelona Chasing La Liga’s Top Spot No Flick, No Chance? Barcelona has been struggling in La Liga as of late and frustrations boiled over when Hansi Flick was suspended after a shouting fit during their match against Betis back in December. Flick was arguing with a referee over a [...]
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• How Sweeps Casinos Real Money Winnings Work

  07-01-2025 14:31 via completesports.com
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• Son Signs One-Year Contract Extension At Tottenham

  07-01-2025 13:09 via completesports.com
  Tottenham have triggered an option to extend forward Son Heung-min’s contract by a year, until the summer of 2026, BBC Sport reports. The 32-year-old joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and has scored 169 goals in 431 appearances for the club. The South Korea international has 125 goals and 68 assists in 320 Premier [...]
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• Super Falcons Goalkeeper Announces Retirement From Football

  07-01-2025 12:29 via completesports.com
  
  Super Falcons goalkeeper Yewande Balogun has quit active football, reports Completesports.com. Balogun took to the social media to announce her retirement from the round leather game. “Maybe it’s fitting that I never officially announced “retirement” after university and after having knee cartilage replacement surgery. While it left me with no actual closure from my playing [...]
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