Author: Total Sports Staff
-
Victor Osimhen backs wonder goal to win Puskas award
Victor Osimhen has backed his incredible strike in Galatasaray’s win against Antalyaspor to win the Puskas award. Osimhen scored a superb overhead kick goal in the closing stages of the game. Asked whether his goal deserved a Puskás nomination, the reigning African Men’s Player of the Year didn’t hide his feelings. “Of course it could be. It was…
-
EPL: Guardiola snubs Wenger, Mourinho, names best football manager ever
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has picked the best ever Premier League manager. Guardiola snubbed names like Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, naming legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as the best. “In this country and all around the world, Sir Alex Ferguson is the best,” Guardiola said. “Being close to one…
-
EPL: Premier League release statement over Arsenal defender, Saliba’s red card against Bournemouth
The Premier League have released a statement, explaining why Arsenal defender William Saliba was sent off after a VAR check in their 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth in Saturday. Referee Rob Jones initially showed Saliba a yellow card after he brought down Evanilson. But Jones was asked to review the incident on the pitchside monitor by…
-
Transfer: Real Madrid ‘regret’ signing Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid are reportedly “regretting” their decision to sign Kylian Mbappe last summer and are “gutted” at his performance levels since arriving at the Spanish LaLiga club. Mbappe signed for the Los Blancos as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Since then, the 25-year-old France captain has scored seven goals in 11 games. “They regret bringing…
-
EPL: Man Utd sold a special player to Chelsea – Enzo Maresca
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said Manchester United sold a “special player” in Jadon Sancho to the Blues. Man United spent over £70mllion to bring Sancho from Borussia Dortmund in 2021. But the England winger only made 58 appearances in the Premier League for the Red Devils, scoring nine goals. Sancho was then offloaded to…
-
AFCON 2025 qualifier: CAF gives Libya, Nigeria October 20 deadline to submit documents
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has asked the Libyan Football Federation, LFF, to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Nigeria. The Super Eagles pulled out of the game which was scheduled for October 15, after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport and the players…
-
EPL: Man City have already identified manager that’ll replace Guardiola – Ederson
Manchester City goalkeeper, Ederson, has insisted that the club have already picked manager, Pep Guardiola’s potential replacement at the Etihad. Guardiola’s future at Man City remains uncertain. The Spanaird’s current contract will expire at the end of the season. However, Ederson believes the Premier League champions have plans in place if Guardiola decided to leave…
-
EPL: Incredible, nobody goes past him – Ben White hails Arsenal star
Arsenal defender, Ben White has hailed his club’s teammate, William Saliba, saying the Frenchman is absolutely incredible and nobody goes past him. Arsenal’s defence has been remarkably consistent over the past two seasons, with Saliba’s presence a major factor. The Frenchman was signed by Unai Emery in 2019 for a reported fee of £27 million. However, he could…
-
Neymar didn’t listen to my advice – Suarez opens up
Former Barcelona striker, Luis Suarez, has said that former teammate Neymar ignored his advice to move to the Premier League instead of joining Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar joined PSG in the summer of 2017 in a deal worth a reported €222 million, which up till now is a transfer record for any player. The Brazilian subsequently left…
-
You weren’t born when I made my debut – Messi advises ex-Real Madrid star
Argentina legend, Lionel Messi has send some words of advice to former Real Madrid youngster, Nico. Messi noted that the midfielder was not born when he [Messi] made his debut. The Inter Miami forward waxed lyrical of the 20-year-old as he made Albiceleste debut in their 6-0 demolition of Bolivia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier…