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The stats: goal machine Ronaldo and finals go hand in hand
Cristiano Ronaldo not only won the Nations League with Portugal on Sunday, but also played a key role in the final against Spain by scoring a goal. The 40-year-old goal machine has now scored in the final of eleven different competitions and tournaments.
Napoli going all-in for Beukema: defender awaits green light from Bologna
Sam Beukema could be set for a particularly impressive transfer. The 26-year-old central defender is attracting more than just concrete interest from Napoli, with the Italian club looking to bring in the Dutchman at the request of head coach Antonio Conte. A long-term contract is already prepared for him in Naples.
Portugal dethrones Spain in Nations League after penalty shootout
Portugal dethroned Spain on Sunday evening as the Nations League champions. In the final, Roberto Martínez’s team reached the penalty shootout thanks in part to a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo and proved more accurate from the spot.
Neymar apologizes after red card and lashes out at referee
On Sunday night, Neymar took to social media to apologize to his Santos teammates and fans for the deliberate handball against Botafogo. The forward received a second yellow card for the incident and may have played his final match for Santos.
Juventus to continue with coach Tudor after turbulent weeks
The new managing director of Juventus has confirmed that Igor Tudor will also be head coach next season. There had been uncertainty about the Croatian coach’s future at Teun Koopmeiners’s club after persistent rumors that he would be replaced.
Memphis can still match Van Persie on another list as well
The Dutch national team continues its World Cup qualifying campaign on Tuesday evening with a match against Malta. Using a number of statistics, VI looks ahead to the international fixture at De Euroborg.
Spalletti on Napoli's title win: 'I cried for two hours'
Italian national team coach Luciano Spalletti revealed that he cried for two hours while watching the title celebrations in Naples. The Italian manager won the league title with Napoli two years ago and was asked, ahead of the World Cup qualifying matches, how he experienced the parade.
Atlético Madrid and top scorer Griezmann extend their partnership
Antoine Griezmann and Atlético Madrid have reached an agreement on a new contract. The Frenchman has signed a new deal that runs until mid-2027.
Huijsen at presentation: 'Real Madrid is the club of my life'
Dean Huijsen has called Real Madrid the club of his life. The young defender was presented on Tuesday by Los Blancos, revealed he has already spoken with the new coach Xabi Alonso, and shared that he was congratulated on his move by a Real legend who also happens to be his idol.
Abramovich has a desire to return to Chelsea one more time
Roman Abramovich dreams of one day returning to Stamford Bridge. The 58-year-old extremely wealthy Russian has not yet said goodbye to the club since stepping down as Chelsea's majority shareholder.