Not Ronaldo or Messi? Nigerian legend names the real GOAT

Sunday Oliseh named his pick for the ongoing GOAT debate after the 2022 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France.

Pele is an ‘inspiration’ who edges Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the greatest player of all time, according to Sunday Oliseh.

Oliseh, a Nigerian Olympic Gold medalist and AFCON winner, backed Pele in the GOAT debate during an interview with Arise TV on Monday, a day after Messi’s maiden World Cup title.

The 48-year-old argues no player can rival the three World Cup titles won by Pele, who he believes has inspired the current generation of footballers.

“This is what everybody is getting inspiration from to excel in their football careers,” said Oliseh as quoted in Vanguard.

“His name is Pele. He is the greatest player of All Time, G.O.A.T. You cannot win three World Cups, and anybody will want to compete with you. I know

CR7 on target: Cristiano Ronaldo’s best goals for Portugal

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2022 World Cup came to a disappointing end against Morocco, the tournament served as yet another reminder that the 37-year-old has still got it.

With a record 196 international caps to his name, here are Ronaldo’s best goals in a Portugal shirt.

Portugal 3-3 Spain (June 15, 2018)

It would be difficult to create a list of Ronaldo’s most impressive goals without mentioning a free-kick. The 2018 World Cup hosted a crunch opening match between Portugal and Spain in Group B, and the Selecao dos Quinas found themselves 3-2 down with minutes remaining. This was despite Ronaldo’s best efforts, as he had already struck twice to keep his side in the game. Then, in the 88th minute, CR7 stepped up to strike a blistering free-kick into the top corner past David De Gea, to level the scores and ensure Portugal didn’t get off to a losing

Ronaldo could retire after end of World Cup dream, says ex-teammate

The Portugal captain’s future is more uncertain than ever ahead of the January transfer window.

Patrice Evra wouldn’t be surprised if his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo retired.

The 37-year-old forward is currently without a club after leaving United at the end of last month, and following Portugal’s quarter-final defeat last week, his hopes of winning the World Cup appear to be over, unless he stays on for the next tournament in 2026.

“I don’t know if Ronaldo will retire because sometimes when you’ve got all those critics, especially at the end of your career, you’re like ‘okay, I think it’s time to stop’,” Evra told Sky Sports

Portugal confirm Fernando Santos exit after Ronaldo saga

A quarter-final defeat against Morocco ended Santos’ era at Portugal.

Fernando Santos leaves the Portuguese national team after his side’s underwhelming displays in the 2022 World Cup.

Santos came under fire for not starting Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s last two games in the tournament.

Morocco stunned Santos’ men with a 1-0 win to end their World Cup campaign in the quarter-finals. The 68-year-old boss ends his successful stint as Portugal’s manager, which saw them claim the European Championship in 2016.

A statement from the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) reads: “The FPF and Fernando Santos agreed to end the highly successful journey that began in September 2014.

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“After one of the best participations ever by the national team in the final stages of the World Cup, in Qatar, FPF and Fernando Santos understand that this is the right moment to start a new cycle.

“It was an honour to have

Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid amid search for new club

The Portuguese superstar is keeping himself fit as he plans to continue his club career with a winter move.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly returned to Real Madrid’s training ground after his World Cup campaign ended last weekend.

Ronaldo is a free agent after the termination of his Manchester United contract last month. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is yet to decide on his next move. But that hasn’t stopped him from continuing his training.

According to Spanish outlet Revelo, Ronaldo has returned to Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground to work on his individual programme.

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It marks the first time Ronaldo has returned to his former club’s training facilities since his exit in 2018. 

Ronaldo has reportedly avoided contacting his former teammates over his decision to use the training ground. However, his presence has excited Real Madrid’s younger players, who were thrilled to see the club legend bless them

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