The Portuguese attacker is uncertain when he will stop playing, but says it could be as soon as next year Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo remains unsure when he will retire, saying it could be as soon as next year or he could play into his 40s. Ronaldo, 34, has continued to star after joining the Old…
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Awkward timing creates tension for LA Galaxy, MLS in Leagues Cup semifinal against Cruz Azul
The new tournament would benefit if the MLS side reaches the final, but manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto has bigger concerns on the horizon The LA Galaxy’s roster for Tuesday night’s Leagues Cup semifinal against Cruz Azul came out Monday. It later was ‘corrected’ with a few changes that drew the eye – and they weren’t the…
'Maybe he's not a world star' – Vogts questions Coutinho's transfer to Bayern Munich
The Brazilian joined the Bundesliga champions on Monday, but the former Germany manager has questioned the wisdom of the move Former Germany manager Berti Vogts has questioned Philippe Coutinho’s move to Bayern Munich, saying the Brazilian may not be the world star that he used to be. Coutinho joined Bayern on Monday in a one-year loan…
'You get goals when you watch us!' – Liverpool U18 coach Lewtas introduces the class of 2019
Barry Lewtas led the Reds to FA Youth Cup glory last term but now has an almost entirely new squad, including Layton Stewart and James Norris The kit has changed, some of the faces too. But Liverpool under-18s remain the same: value for money. “Yeah, you get goals when you watch us!” laughs coach Barry…
'This squad does not give up' – Martusciello praises Juve's character following late win over Napoli
The acting coach – with Maurizio Sarri still recovering from pneumonia – reflected on his side’s last-gasp victory over Napoli Juventus assistant Giovanni Martusciello said the Serie A champions never give up after Saturday’s stunning 4-3 win over Scudetto rivals Napoli. After surrendering a 3-0 lead, Juventus prevailed thanks to Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly’s 92nd-minute…
'If Pogba says he's leaving, he's leaving' – Man who helped discover Man Utd star expects exit
Le Havre chief recruiter Franck Sale believes the Frenchman will definitely seek a new challenge but that all might not be well if he joined Madrid Paul Pogba will likely depart Manchester United but he could clash with Zinedine Zidane if he joins Real Madrid, according to the man who helped start the midfielder’s career….
'It must be stopped' – Lees-Melou and Mandanda condemn homophobic banners in Ligue 1 clash
The Nice-Marseille game had to be paused due to homophobic banners, and players from both sides shared their disappointment Nice midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou and Marseille captain Steve Mandanda condemned the homophobic banners that forced Wednesday’s Ligue 1 clash to be halted. Marseille emerged 2-1 winners away to Nice midweek, but not before a controversial delay…
US proudly admits to bribery & extortion of Iranian oil tanker captains after open piracy fails
Follow RT on The US State Department is openly using organized crime tactics, including bribery and extortion, in an effort to bend Iran to its will after its usual allies refused to get sucked into a coalition to ‘police’ the Persian Gulf. The Pentagon admits that “no plan” has yet come together to combat Iranian…
India offers billions in credit & investments for Russia’s Far East development
Follow RT on In an unprecedented move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his country will provide a US$1 billion loan for the development of Russia’s Far Eastern territories. The announcement marks the first time New Delhi has offered a line of credit to any specific region of any country. “In order to continue and…
Sanctions-sapping US Treasury is ‘nothing more than a jail warden,’ says Iranian FM Zarif
Follow RT on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has compared the US Treasury to a prison guard who throws inmates into solitary confinement for seeking sanction waivers. Washington, meanwhile, promised continued “maximum pressure.” Zarif lashed out at the US Treasury a day after the department blacklisted several Iranian oil shipping companies. He slammed the Treasury’s…