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Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo set for record-setting sixth tournament

Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo set for record-setting sixth tournament

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo will set yet another record when he plays for Portugal at the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. The 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward is set to compete in a record sixth European Championship after being named in Roberto Martinez’s 26-man squad announced on Tuesday. Ronaldo first competed at the Euros in 2004 as a 19-year-old teenager when Portugal last hosted the...

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‘Racists don’t realise they are racists’ – AC Milan’s Leao reflects on recent abuse

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao says football fans who engage in racism do not know they are racists after he was recently subject to online abuse. The Portuguese player of Angolan descent posted an Instagram story two weeks ago with a message that stated the poster was becoming racist and told Leao to leave the club. Milan responded by showing their support for Leao over the...

Ex-AC Milan star Cassano faults Leao, compares him with Man United’s Martial

Ex-AC Milan star Cassano faults Leao, compares him with Man United’s Martial

Former AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano has criticised Rafael Leao and compared him with Manchester United forward Anthony Martial. The Portuguese-Angolan forward has been very influential for the Rossoneri since their Serie A triumph during the 2021-22 season, reaching double digit goals then and the 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old has continued by scoring three goals in five league games this season but despite his strong form,...

Osimhen named Serie A best striker for 2022-23 season

Osimhen named Serie A best striker for 2022-23 season

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has been named the best striker in Serie A for the 2022–23 season. The 24-year-old fends off competition from Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Portuguese forward Rafael Leao of AC Milan to win the accolade. Serie A made the announcement on their social media channel on Friday. https://twitter.com/SerieA_EN/status/1664648070448005121?s=20 Osimhen has been sensational for Napoli all season long, leading them to their...

UCL: Brahim Diaz goal helps AC Milan overcome Tottenham 

UCL: Brahim Diaz goal helps AC Milan overcome Tottenham 

Serie A champions AC Milan drew first blood in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday. Brahim Diaz's header gave the seven-time European champions a 1-0 victory over the Premier League side in an evenly contested match at the San Siro. https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1625616455268966406?t=Yqg7CFFg5TtK0IJHIcHUXw&s=19 The Spanish-Moroccan, who is on loan from Real Madrid, reactest quickest to poke home...