Tag: shines

20 October 2026 Off

Spurs 3-1 Coventry: James Maddison shines on Tottenham return

By Total Football News

Maddison got a deserved standing ovation when he was substituted for Conor Gallagher after 69 minutes, but the reception for Kulusevski was arguably even more rapturous as he finally took to the pitch again after such a long battle to regain fitness.

It was Maddison, however, who claimed the major plaudits after he was the driving force behind the win that has proved so elusive – his positive approach playing

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5 October 2026 Off

Man City scandal shines light on Manchester United finances

By Total Football News

When they restructured their debt in June, United added $125m (£94.36m) to their main debt. On 23 September, they said £63.5m had been spent on land for their proposed new stadium, the precise funding model for which is still to be determined.

Many fans, particularly those who do not want a new stadium, feel that money would have been better invested in Michael Carrick’s squad.

Yet, as Berrada said, United

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3 November 2025 Off

Mohamed Salah shines as Arne Slot and Liverpool get fans’ backing

By Total Football News

“It’s almost unbelievable if you score 250 goals for one club,” added Slot. “Even if you score 250 goals overall it will be unbelievable.

“He had a very good performance. He didn’t only do his offensive work, he helped the team out defensively very well. I liked his performance tonight and it’s special for him to get 250 goals for Liverpool.”

Salah has helped Liverpool win the Premier League twice

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4 October 2025 Off

Mohammed Kudus: Tottenham midfielder shines amid big expectations from manager

By Total Football News

Spurs backed new manager Frank in the transfer window, shelling out £181m on Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons, Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel, centre-back Kevin Danso and Kudus.

Sources told BBC Sport at the time of Kudus’ move that he had prioritised a switch to north London despite at least six top clubs enquiring about the 25-year-old.

He cited Frank as one of the main reasons for choosing Spurs – a

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4 October 2025 Off

Kudus shines to give Spurs win over Leeds

By Total Football News

Mohammed Kudus scored one and assisted another as Tottenham inflicted a first league defeat on Leeds United at Elland Road for more than a year.

Daniel Farke’s side had not tasted home defeat since early September 2024 against Burnley in the Championship.

But Kudus proved to be a bright spark on a wet afternoon in Leeds and Spurs held on to their lead to return to winning ways after two

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12 April 2025 Off

‘No-one can do what Kevin has’ – De Bruyne shines as Man City exit nears

By Total Football News

Sadly for Crystal Palace, he chose them to remind us all what he is capable of.

With City trailing 2-0 and seemingly heading for defeat, De Bruyne led the recovery mission.

The Belgian hit the woodwork before pulling a goal back by deceiving goalkeeper Dean Henderson with a free-kick that went in off a post.

The history books will show Ilkay Gundogan was credited with the assist for Omar Marmoush’s

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10 November 2024 Off

Man Utd 3-0 Leicester City: Bruno Fernandes shines for United

By Total Football News

Bruno Fernandes marked his 250th Manchester United appearance by playing a starring role as Ruud van Nistelrooy signed off his stint in interim charge with a 3-0 Premier League win over Leicester.

Fernandes scored the opener and claimed a second – which went down as a Viktor Kristiansen own goal – before setting up Alejandro Garnacho for an excellent third as United completed a third win in four games since

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