Author: Total Sports Staff
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Champions League: He was EPL best player, we need him – Guardiola on Man City star
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Phil Foden is ready to make an impact this season. Foden has struggled so far to replicate the heights of last term, where he scored 28 goals for club and country. The England midfielder was named PFA Player of the Year in recognition of his displays. This campaign,…
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Okocha snubs Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, names best dribbler
Former Nigeria international, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has snubbed players like Lionel Messi, Neymar, Vinicius Junior, insisting he is one of the best dribblers in the history of the game. Okocha played for top European clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Fenerbahce, Frankfurt, etc during his career. He was known for his ability to wriggle past opponents with…
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EPL: I’m sorry to see him like this – Di Canio on Ten Hag
Former Juventus forward Paolo Di Canio has lashed out at Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, over transfer policy he is implementing at Old Trafford. He said that having been at the club for two years now, the 54-year-old ‘has not learned anything’ from the errant transfers made by the club upon his request in…
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Anthony Joshua given boxing ban after brutal defeat against Daniel Dubois
Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day ban from boxing, following his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois last week. The British fighter was knocked out in the fifth round in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley by Dubois. This win saw the 27-year-old retain his IBF heavyweight title. During the course of the bout, Dubois…
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That’s what I wanted to hear – Scolari on good news from Ronaldo
Former Portugal manager, Luiz Felipe Scolari has shared his conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo. Scolari managed the Al Nassr superstar between 2003 and 2008 when he was a prolific winger. Ronaldo scored 21 times and provided 16 assists for Portugal while playing under Scolari. They reached the 2004 UEFA Euro final, where they lost to Greece…
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EPL: Chelsea begging Napoli to take Osimhen from Galatasaray in January
Chelsea are now reportedly desperate to sign Victor Osimhen in the January transfer window. The Blues failed to sign Osimhen from Napoli in the summer despite protracted negotiations. The Super Eagles striker eventually moved to Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal. However, according to Onokala Onyebuchi of Wazobia FM who is close to the player, Chelsea are eager to…
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EPL: I told Chukwuemeka to leave Chelsea – Enzo Maresca
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted he asked Carney Chukwuemeka to leave the Premier League club in the summer. The 20-year-old winger signed for the Blues in 2022. But he has struggled for minutes under Maresca this season. Chukwuemeka has made only one appearance for Chelsea this season which came against Barrow in the Carabao…
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Turkey: Osimhen finally opens Galatasaray’s goal account
Victor Osimhen finally opened his goal account as Galatasaray were held to a 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at the RAMS Park. Osimhen scored twice within eight minutes to help Okan Buruk’s side maintain their unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig this season The 25-year-old opened scoring for the home team after 20 minutes. The Nigeria international added…
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Ballon d’Or: Ancelotti names player to win award
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said he expects Vinicius Jr to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award. The ceremony to announce the winner is exactly one month away – October 28th. Vinicius Jr is the standout favourite to claim the 2024 award and has reportedly been informed about his future win already. “I think…
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EPL: He has an unbelievable football brain – Arteta praises new Arsenal midfielder
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has claimed that Mikel Merino is very desperate to make his debut for the club. The Spain midfielder is yet to play for the Gunners following his summer move from Real Sociedad. Merino was injured in his first training session, but is back out on the pitch. “We have to keep…