Author: Total Sports Staff
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You’re now one of world’s greatest players -Owen hails England star
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen has hailed midfielder, Jude Bellingham for his impressive performances for LaLiga champions. Bellingham arrived at Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund last summer. The England international has enjoyed a sparkling debut campaign at Santiago Bernabeu, registering 23 goals and 13 assists in 42 games across competitions. Nineteen of those goals and…
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EPL: It’s so tough – Man City star threatens to retire over FIFA, UEFA decisions
Manchester City centre-back, Manuel Akanji has said he might be retiring at the age of 30. The player said this while complaining about the gruelling football schedule. The Switzerland International joins a long list of players to complain about the ever-increasing number of football matches played by teams every season. The UEFA Champions League’s new format is…
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EPL: There’re no better wingers than him -Neville hails Arsenal player
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has singled out one Arsenal player for praise following the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday. The Gunners claimed North London bragging rights with a 1-0 victory over Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Gabriel scored a towering header from Bukayo Saka’s cross to secure all three points for Mikel Arteta’s…
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LaLiga: It was hell playing with Mbappe -Neymar warns Vinicius, Rodrygo
Al-Hilal forward, Neymar, has warned his Brazilian compatriots that “it was hell” playing with Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar and Mbappe played together 136 times for PSG and combined for 54 goals between 2017 and 2023. But the Frenchman moved to Real Madrid as a free agent this summer and has teamed up with players like…
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Why I quit Nigeria’s Super Eagles coaching role – Jose Peseiro
Former head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro has opened up on his departure from the team. Peseiro left the Super Eagles coaching job in February following the expiration of his contract. The Portuguese was appointed head coach of the three-time African champions on May 15, 2022. The 64-year-old guided the Super Eagles to second position at…
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Turkey: Former Fenerbahce boss explains difference between Osimhen, Icardi
Former Fenerbache manager Reha Kapsal has highlighted the difference between Victor Osimhen and his Galatasaray teammate, Mauro Icardi. Galatasaray added Osimhen to their squad two weeks ago. The arrival of the Nigeria international has added more potency to the Turkish Super Lig champions attack. Aside from Osimhen and Icardi, the Lion also boasted of Michy…
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LaLiga: Your best performance – Ancelotti hails Real Madrid attacker after Sociedad win
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has hailed Kylian Mbappé’s performance after he scored in their 2-0 win away at Real Sociedad on Saturday. Ancelotti noted that Mbappé looked “fresher, more active” and is “improving a lot.” Vinícius Júnior opened the scoring in the 58th minute from the penalty spot after Sergio Gómez’s handball. Mbappé added the second…
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EPL clubs could be expelled from Champions League, England banned from Euros – UEFA
UEFA has written to the UK government and threatened to ban England from its competitions, if there is interference with a planned regulator. The Telegraph reports that UEFA general secretary, Theodore Theodoris, sent the letter to the UK Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy. Theodoris warned that there should be “no government interference in the running of…
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Turkish Super Lig: Victor Osimhen gets assist in Galatasaray’s debut
Victor Osimhen on Saturday night got an assist in his debut for Galatasaray against Rizespor. The Nigerian striker, who joined Galatasaray this summer on a season-long loan from Napoli, gave an assist in the first half as the host defeated Rizespor. Osimhen was active in the attack as he played full 90 minutes. The Turkish…
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NPFL: Finidi George floors Amuneke in Port Harcourt
Rivers United got their first win of the season following a 3-1 victory over Heartland at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Saturday. Finidi George’s side are unbeaten in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season after two games. Heartland under the tutelage of former Super Eagles winger, Emmanuel Amuneke have lost their…