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Tomi Igeleke

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Tomi Igeleke

15 published stories

Carlo Ancelotti snubs Neymar for new faces in latest Brazil squad
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Carlo Ancelotti snubs Neymar for new faces in latest Brazil squad

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has made a bold decision with the Brazilian national team squad for the upcoming friendly matches. The matches are against France on March 26 at G...

Tomi IgelekeMarch 17, 2026
Jurgen Klopp 2.0? How Vitor Matos is taking the Championship by storm at Swansea City
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Jurgen Klopp 2.0? How Vitor Matos is taking the Championship by storm at Swansea City

Vitor Matos has brought belief since he was appointed as head coach of Swansea City in November 2025. Despite a 2-1 home defeat to Derby County in his debut game as Swansea manager...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 24, 2026
La Fabrica strikes again: Decoding the rapid rise of Gonzalo Garcia at Real Madrid
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La Fabrica strikes again: Decoding the rapid rise of Gonzalo Garcia at Real Madrid

Global superstars dominate the spotlight at a club like Real Madrid, but it takes something special for a homegrown player to be more impressive than the rest. The excitement this...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 20, 2026
Anisio Cabral: Who is the goalscoring sensation likened to Didier Drogba by Jose Mourinho?
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Anisio Cabral: Who is the goalscoring sensation likened to Didier Drogba by Jose Mourinho?

18-year-old striker Anisio Cabral is playing with a level of maturity that fans rarely see in a teenager. In roughly 20 minutes of senior football, he scored twice, consequently le...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 20, 2026
Hale End magic: Why Marli Salmon is already playing for Arsenal first team at 16
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Hale End magic: Why Marli Salmon is already playing for Arsenal first team at 16

There was excitement around the Emirates Stadium when Marli Ellis Salmon came on as a substitute for his home debut in the game against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, with the resul...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 17, 2026
Why the biggest clubs in the world are tracking Vasilije Kostov
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Why the biggest clubs in the world are tracking Vasilije Kostov

The biggest clubs are all starting to talk about Crvena Zvezda star Vasilije Kostov. The latest Kostov transfer news has scouts flooding into Belgrade, eager to see the teenager li...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 16, 2026
Why Marco Palestra could be Gennaro Gattuso’s secret weapon for Italy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign
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Why Marco Palestra could be Gennaro Gattuso’s secret weapon for Italy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Italy’s 2026 World Cup playoff semifinal against Northern Ireland feels like a moment that could define this group. After a heavy defeat to Norway, doubts have started to creep in...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 13, 2026
London calling? Why Arsenal and Chelsea want midfield sensation Aleksandar Stankovic
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London calling? Why Arsenal and Chelsea want midfield sensation Aleksandar Stankovic

Arsenal and Chelsea have both moved early in the race for Aleksandar Stankovic. Official contact has already been made with Club Brugge as the two London clubs try to get ahead of...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 11, 2026
How Trent Alexander-Arnold could help solve Real Madrid’s post-Cristiano Ronaldo problem
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How Trent Alexander-Arnold could help solve Real Madrid’s post-Cristiano Ronaldo problem

Real Madrid have never lacked stars, but currently, there is a problem they aren’t paying attention to. Since Cristiano Ronaldo left the club, the situation has quietly grown into...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 9, 2026
Roots in Brazil, made in Cobham: Thiago Silva’s son Iago called up by England U-15s
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Roots in Brazil, made in Cobham: Thiago Silva’s son Iago called up by England U-15s

After lifting trophies and earning 113 caps for Brazil, Thiago Silva is watching from the sidelines as his 14-year-old son Iago Silva takes his own first steps in an England shirt....

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 9, 2026
Bruno Fernandes is on fire for Manchester United – but can he break the assist record?
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Bruno Fernandes is on fire for Manchester United – but can he break the assist record?

Bruno Fernandes has somehow become even more influential in an unstable Manchester United side. The Portuguese playmaker is the heart of the team. Even when United have been incons...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 5, 2026
Lewis Miley could help ease Elliot Anderson pain for Newcastle United as rapid rise continues
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Lewis Miley could help ease Elliot Anderson pain for Newcastle United as rapid rise continues

The sale of Elliot Anderson to Nottingham Forest in 2024 still sits heavily at Newcastle United. It was a deal shaped by PSR pressure, and Eddie Howe has never hidden how painful i...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 5, 2026
Liverpool, Manchester United or Man City: Where does Elliot Anderson end up?
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Liverpool, Manchester United or Man City: Where does Elliot Anderson end up?

The game against Crystal Palace was one of those nights where things were never going to be easy. In the middle of all that chaos, Elliot Anderson helped Nottingham Forest stay ste...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 4, 2026
Why Liam Rosenior prioritised Mamadou Sarr over Aaron Anselmino at Chelsea
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Why Liam Rosenior prioritised Mamadou Sarr over Aaron Anselmino at Chelsea

Chelsea’s initial plan for the January transfer window was to sign a new center-back. Levi Colwill’s long-term setback and Tosin Adarabioyo’s ongoing injury were too difficult to i...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 2, 2026
Who is George Hemmings? Meet the 18-year-old making Aston Villa history under Unai Emery
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Who is George Hemmings? Meet the 18-year-old making Aston Villa history under Unai Emery

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery handed George Hemmings his first senior start for the club in their UEFA Europa League match against RB Salzburg on January 29. The 18-year-old midfield...

Tomi IgelekeJanuary 30, 2026
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