Author: Total Sports Staff
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Casillas names greatest player of all time
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, has picked Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest footballer of all time and the finest Real Madrid player ever. The former Spain international said the the Portuguese icon was better than former France attacking midfielder Zinedine Zidane. In a video with 90Min, Casillas picked former Los Blancos’ defender, Sergio Ramos…
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Champions League: Lookman makes history after Atalanta’s win over Shakhtar Donetsk
Ademola Lookman equalled Duvan Zapata’s UEFA Champions League record for Atalanta after his goal and assist against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side defeated the Ukrainians 3-0 in the matchday two encounter. Lookman set up Berat Djimsiti for the opening goal after 21 minutes. The Nigeria international then doubled Atalanta’s lead one minute before the…
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Champions League: Salah surpasses Drogba, Eto’o to become top African goalscorer
Liverpool superstar, Mohamed Salah, has become the top African goalscorer in Champions League history. Salah scored the second goal as the Reds beat Bologna 2-0 on Wednesday night. It was the Egyptian’s precise cross that set up Alexis Mac Allister to put Liverpool 1-0 up. Salah then produced a typical curling finish from inside the…
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EPL: Alex Ferguson tells Man Utd who to replace Ten Hag with
Legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has personally endorsed Massimiliano Allegri as his ideal candidate to take over the club, if Erik ten Hag is relieved of his duties. Ten Hag is under serious pressure at Old Trafford, following a dreadful start to the new season. The Dutchman was allowed to continue in the…
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EPL: Michael Oliver not handed refereeing duty this weekend
The Premier League’s confirmed line-up of officials for this weekend’s games, reveals that Michael Oliver will not be refereeing any fixture. Oliver, instead, will be performing VAR duties. He was in charge of Monday night’s game between Bournemouth and Southampton, which ended in a 3-1 win for the Cherries. This weekend, however, he will be the VAR…
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EPL: Paul Scholes names team that’ll challenge Man City for title
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has claimed Liverpool are “better” than title rivals Arsenal. Speaking on The Overlap, Scholes also said Arne Slot’s side are more of a threat to Premier League champions Manchester City. Arsenal have been City’s biggest rival for the last two years, finishing runners-up two years in row behind the…
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Champions League: Arteta names only player in history to transform two different clubs
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has claimed Ronaldinho is the only player in history who has single-handedly transformed two clubs – Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldinho arrived at PSG from Brazilian side Gremio in 2001. He spent only two years with the Ligue 1 side before Barcelona signed him in a £21million deal in the summer…
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EPL: Man United players ‘shocked’ club didn’t sack Ten Hag
Manchester United players are now discussing the possible sack of manager Erik ten Hag among themselves, according to the UK Mirror. Ten Hag has overseen a poor start to this season, picking up only seven points from the first six games. The 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday, was Man United’s second home loss…
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EPL: He can play anywhere – Micah Richards hails Chelsea player
Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards has explained why Chelsea attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer is different from the rest of his peers. Richards hailed the England international’s versatility on the pitch. Chelsea’s last Premier League game ended in a 4-2 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. All four goals were scored within the…
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Champions League: ‘It’s a dangerous thing’ – Arsenal’s Timber agrees to going on strike
Arsenal defender, Jurrien Timber has lamented the Gunners’ fixture pileup by UEFA this season, saying it is dangerous. The Dutchman spoke ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Following a redesign of the UEFA competitions, players are now expected to play more games than ever before. FIFA has also redesigned…