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EPL’s Quality Is Overrated – Zlatan Ibrahimovic

David Folami — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:35:36 +0000

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said the quality of the Premier League is “overrated” but that very few can handle the pace required to succeed in English football’s top flight. The Swede, now at LA Galaxy, spent 19 months at Manchester United between 2016 and 2018 — scoring 29 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions with [...]

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I Have Thought About Retiring From International Football – Chicharito

David Folami — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:39:25 +0000

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez said the thought of retiring from international duty with Mexico has “crossed his mind.” The 30-year-old forward hasn’t been involved with El Tri since the World Cup, although a prolonged illness meant he couldn’t have been chosen for the October friendlies. “In all the stages [of my career] I’ve had thoughts about [...]

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Retiring Is For Young People – Arsene Wenger

David Folami — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 02:18:11 +0000

Arsene Wenger has reiterated his intention to remain in management next season whether at Arsenal or elsewhere, claiming that “retiring is for young people.” The 67-year-old is yet to announce whether he will sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium but walking away from the game completely is not something Wenger is ready for. [...]

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I’m Not Retiring Yet – Pep Guardiola

David Folami — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 20:59:16 +0000

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied on Thursday that he was already planning his retirement at age 45, after saying that he was “arriving at the end” of his career. The Spaniard sparked feverish speculation about his future after saying in an interview with American television station NBC that he could not see himself still [...]

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I Won’t Change My Mind About Retiring – Pique

David Folami — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:26:34 +0000

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique insists he will not reverse his decision to retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup. Pique announced his intention to leave La Roja after having to demonstrate he didn’t cut the colours of the Spanish flag off his kit during a 2-0 win in Albania last week. The absurd [...]

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Ronaldo Is Not Retiring – Fernando Santos

David Folami — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:17:54 +0000

Portugal coach Fernando Santos laughed off a suggestion that Sunday’s Euro 2016 final against hosts France could be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last for his country. Ronaldo’s great rival Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost on penalties to Chile in the Copa America final in June. Ronaldo, 31, has never won a [...]

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I’m Retiring From International Football – Ibrahimovic

David Folami — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:43:41 +0000

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he will retire from international football after Sweden’s participation at Euro 2016. Last week, Ibrahimovic, 34, was included in Sweden’s provisional 35-man squad to play at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics this summer. However, the striker, who looks set to join Manchester United, said at a news conference on Tuesday that [...]

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Didier Drogba Isn’t Retiring

David Folami — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:52:32 +0000

Didier Drogba denied reports of his retirement on Wednesday, saying he had not yet taken a decision over his future amid speculation about a possible coaching role with former club Chelsea. The Montreal Impact striker said he was still in discussions with the Major League Soccer outfit, who he joined last year. “Lovely to receive [...]

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