Author: Total Sports Staff
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UNL: You must stop Cristiano Ronaldo – Shaka Hislop tells Portugal coach, Roberto Martinez
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop, has noted that Portugal boss Roberto Martinez lacks the presence to drop Cristiano Ronaldo from his starting XI. This is despite Ronaldo’s standout performance in their 5-1 win against Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday Ronaldo inspired his national team side to the dominant win. Portugal netted five…
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EPL: Real reason I joined Man Utd – Amorim
New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, has revealed his reason for joining the club. Amorim, who left his Portuguese side, Sporting CP, to move to Old Trafford, claimed he felt a connection with the Red Devils, which pushed him to join the the Premier League club. The 39-year-old former Portugal international added that Manchester United’s…
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EPL: ‘It’s sensitive’ – Van Persie speaks on returning to Arsenal
Former Arsenal striker, Robin van Persie has admitted that there is no chance of him returning to the Gunners in any role. The Dutchman believes his relationship with Arsenal broke down following his switch to Manchester United during his playing career. Van Persie, who is currently the manager of SC Heerenveen, awas speaking to Sportcast…
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Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo set another record after Portugal’s 5-1 win over Poland
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken another record after producing a sublime performance during Portugal’s 5-1 win over Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday. Ronaldo is now the player with the most wins in international football (132). The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward scored a brace and provided an assist as Portugal…
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AFCONQ 2025: Victor Osimhen level with Odegbami in Nigeria’s all-time goalscorers [Top 10]
Victor Osimhen has drawn level with the legendary Segun Odegbami, in the list of Nigeria’s all-time top scorers. This follows his goal in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday night. Osimhen came into the match in third place with 22 goals. But the 26-year-old, who is…
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Bundesliga: Boniface set to lose Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid
Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, could be playing under a new manager after this season. According to EuroSport Spain, Xabi Alonso is set to leave the Bundesliga champions at the end of this campaign. Alonso has emerged as one of the most highly sought after young coaches in Europe, after leading Leverkusen to a domestic…
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AFCON qualifier 2025: Nigeria’s Super Eagles fail to beat Benin Republic
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half. However, Victor Osimhen equalized for Nigeria in the second half.…
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Transfer: I don’t know why Osimhen is at Galatasaray – Gallas tells Arsenal to Nigerian striker
Former France defender, William Gallas, has advised Arsenal to sign Victor Osimhen next year. Osimhen is currently on a season-long loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. So far in his career, the Super Eagles striker has scored 122 goals in 232 games across all competitions including eight goals in nine matches for Galatasaray this term. With…
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AFCON 2025: Ten countries qualify for tournament [Full list]
Holders Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball, as the penultimate round of qualifying fixtures began on Wednesday. The Ivorians are certain of finishing in the top two places in Group G, following Sierra Leone’s 1-1 draw with Chad. The Elephants now have nine points from four games, while Zambia are second on…
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AFCONQ 2025: Benin coach Rohr names 3 Super Eagles players he loves
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has named the liked of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon as the Super Eagles players he loves. Rohr was in the Super Eagles dugout for five years. The 71-year-old is familiar with the players in the Nigeria squad. The German handed debuts to the likes of Osimhen, Frank Onyeka, Maduka…