Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid striker earned $88 million in the last 12 months, according to Forbes, making him the highest-paid sports star in the world.

Algeria coach, Georges Leekens has insisted that the Desert Foxes were still in the race for the Russia 2018 World Cup ticket despite falling 1-3 to the Super Eagles in Uyo on Saturday.

SUPER Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has told his players that Russia 2018 ticket was still far from being secured. Speaking at the post match press conference in Uyo, Saturday, Rohr said, “I have told my players that it is still a long way to Russia. We must remain focused and concentrate in the remaining matches.”

Out-of-favour Manchester United winger Memphis Depay came off the bench to score twice and save the Netherlands’ blushes in Luxembourg in World Cup qualifying on Sunday.

Deputy President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Umar Saidu, on Saturday cautioned players of Super Eagles against complacency, just as they maintained the lead in their group in the World Cup qualifiers.