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Phil Jones may miss the pre- World Cup match against Nigeria at Wembley on Saturday.  It was revealed on Wednesday that the 26-year-old might be on off for the matchday to join his partner as the couple expects their baby. The…

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has overtaken a Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario among the top goalscorers in South American history. He  now needs only 14 more goals to become the all-time record scorer, according to Soccer Laduma. The…

Bayern Munich’s star striker Robert Lewandowski wants to leave the Bundesliga club this summer to seek “a new challenge”, his agent told Sport Bild on Wednesday. “Robert feels that he needs a change and a new challenge in his…

Legendary Nigeria midfielder Austin Okocha has been revealed as the player with the most dribbles in a FIFA World Cup match in 52 years. The rating was done by sports facts and stats website Opta Sports on their verified Twitter…

Serena Williams is now sporting her own superhero outfit as she makes her return to Grand Slam tennis. "I call it like my Wakanda-inspired catsuit. It's really fun," the American laughed, referencing the fictional Sub-Saharan…

Cristiano Ronaldo was a conspicuous absentee as Real Madrid launched their new shirts for next season, Skysports reports. Moments after securing his fourth Champions League title in the last five seasons with the Spanish giants, Ronaldo…

RAHEEM Sterling has triggered the fury of anti-gun campaigners — by unveiling a new tattoo of an M16 assault rifle on his right leg, The Sun reports. Sterling posted a picture of himself training with his England team-mates at St…

Brazil international Fabinho threw a midair bash to celebrate his £44million successful move to Liverpool from Monaco. Fabinho completed his transfer to Liverpool on Monday, signing a five-year deal with Jurgen Klopp’s side just two…

Russian Jewish billionaire and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich arrived in Israel on Monday after receiving citizenship of the Jewish state, local Channel 10 television reported. “He landed today in his private aircraft…

An online petition urging UEFA and FIFA to punish Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos for an injury suffered by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has reached 400,000 signatures. The challenge during the first half of Saturday's Champions League final…

An Egyptian lawyer, Bassem Wahba has launched a €1 billion (£873m/$1.2bn) lawsuit against Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos after Liverpool and Egypt star, Mohamed Salah was injured in a challenge with the Spain international during…

Police in the UK will investigate death threats made to Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius after the Champions League final.Karius was targeted on social media after his two errors helped Real Madrid win 3-1 in Kiev on Saturday, with…

LeBron James booked his eighth straight NBA finals appearance, delivering another epic game-seven performance on the road as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 87-79 on Sunday. The 33-year-old James played all…

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has regretted suggesting he may leave the club after their 3-1 win over Liverpool in Kiev on Saturday. Gareth Bale stepped up to seal a third straight title for the Blancos last night with…

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has called on UEFA to rename the  Champions League after him after helping Real Madrid to win a third consecutive title by beating Liverpool 3-1 in the final in Kiev on Saturday. Ronaldo did not…

Liverpool’s Egypt forward, Mohamed Salah, could miss next month’s World Cup in Russia after suffering a suspected shoulder injury in Saturday’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid. Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp offered his sympathies to Loris Karius, following the ‘keeper’s “obvious” mistakes which gifted Real Madrid the Champions League. Karius was at fault for two of Real’s three goals in Saturday’s 3-1 loss –…

According to the Mirror, the 58-year-old is on the verge of being appointed as a replacement for Antonio Conte who is set to leave the club. According to the Mirror, the 58-year-old is on the verge of being appointed as a replacement…

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp has assured fans of the club that his star forward, Mohamed Salah, is ‘full of power’ and ready for the Champions League final against Real Madrid, regardless of whether he is fasting or not. The 25 year…

Italian footballer, Federico Zini, has been found dead along with his ex-girlfriend after a suspected murder-suicide, according to reports in Italy on Saturday. Zini, 25, who played for Serie D side Tuttocuoio, shot his 30-year-old…

Football matches at the highest level are won on minute details – a second, a metre, a misplaced pass – almost imperceptible, but very glaring in the scheme of defining the winner and loser. When Liverpool face Real Madrid in Kyiv on…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says Arsenal have ‘stagnated’ in recent years, according to Sky Sports. The Gabon international was Arsene Wenger’s last signing at the club in January and has settled to life quickly at the Emirates quickly.…

Liverpool fans have spoken of their anger after their flights to the Champions League final were cancelled. Operator Worldchoice Sports said it could not secure landing slots at Kiev’s Boryspil Airport for three planes but it said it…

Ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final between current holders Real Madrid and five-time winners Liverpool, Completesportsnigeria.com’s JAMES AGBEREBI takes a look at how English and Spanish clubs have fared against each…