Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says he misses Alex Ferguson, describing Manchester United manager as his father in football .
The 27-year-old now plays under Jose Mourinho at the Santiago Bernabeu after making a world-record transfer from Old Trafford in 2009 for an estimated 100 million euros.
And despite winning La Liga last season Real, scoring 46 goals in 38 league games, the Portuguese player revealed he remains fond of his former manager, three years after leaving Manchester.
(Ferguson is) a fantastic person. A human person. He taught me many things, Ronaldo told The Sun.
Like I said before, he s like a father in football. I really miss him and my relationship with him.
The United manager will be 71 later this year, but Ronaldo be…
Adelaide United utility Cameron Watson has continued the string of re-signings at the club after committing to a new two-year contract.
Watson made his debut for the Reds in August 2010 and has since made 63 appearances although he is yet score a domestic goal.
The 25-year-old, who signed initially with the A-League outfit as an injury replacement on loan in 2010 before impressing to earn a permanent deal in January 2011, is the fifth player in a month to extend his stay at Hindmarsh Stadium.
The Victorian-born midfielder s new deal follows the two-year contract extensions of vice-captain Cassio, Argentine forward Jeronimo Neumann, Portuguese winger Fabio Ferreira and bustling striker Bruce Djite.
Watson said his decision to remain a Red was based on wan…
Speaking to Chelsea s official website, the Nigeria international said: I feel very excited. I m delighted to be here for another few years now and to sign a new deal.
Now it s time to concentrate on the team and keep working hard to make sure we win games and try to win the Premier League this season.
We re having a great season, I m enjoying my football and we have a good manager here that has given every single one of us confidence. I just want to keep on enjoying it and working hard for the team.
Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo added: We are extremely pleased Victor has chosen to extend his contract with us. He is enjoying an excellent season and, under Antonio s leadership, has proved to be an important member of the squad.
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Keisuke Honda says AC Milan remain a number of years away from being able to challenge at the top of Serie A and has questioned why some of the club s high-profile recruits have failed to make an impact in recent seasons.
Milan have not won the Scudetto since 2011 and have turned to a host of coaches and big-name players to try and arrest their fall from title contention.
Honda was brought to the club by Massimiliano Allegri in 2013 and, since the Italian s departure, has been coached by Clarence Seedorf, Filippo Inzaghi and now incumbent Sinisa Mihajlovic.
The club have also brought in various big-name players, some in the latter stages of their careers, to try and restore glory to Milan.
Honda who has fallen out of favour under Mihajlovic claimed there …
Market: Algeria win
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Really enjoying an eye-catching revival, a high-flying Algeria will meet Guinea in Cairo on Sunday night with a spot in the quarter-finals of this year s AFCON up for grabs.
Starting with Algeria, putting in yet another stellar display in their dominant 3-0 victory over Tanzania earlier in the week, the mood in Djamel Belmadi s camp couldn t be any higher. Winning each of their three Group C appearances and also entering the tournament with a 3-2 win over Mali last month, Algeria are yet to taste defeat since October 2018, a nine-match unbeaten run. One man to watch on Sunday will be Napoli attacker and starlet, Adam Ounas. Bagging two goals out in Egypt this summer, the 22-year-old is averaging a strike every 37 minutes.
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Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed he will leave Juventus but the Italy great says he might not be ready to retire.
Buffon s 40th birthday in January saw the goalkeeper write his name into the history books as one of the sport s stars who have played top-level football into their fifth decade.
Here are six football legends who set an example for Buffon to follow with their remarkably long careers in the game.
RYAN GIGGS
Wales manager Ryan Giggs was an ultimate one-club man, staying at Manchester United for the entirety of his glittering career. Giggs managed to slowly transform himself from a rapid, tricky winger into a cultured central midfielder in the latter years of his playing days, helping to extend his time on the pitch beyond 40. Giggs won…
Market: Sheffield United win
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Desperate to avoid an EFL Cup upset on Wednesday night, Sheffield United will welcome a high-flying Lincoln to Bramall Lane.
Starting with the hosts, while Sheffield United might have put in a gutsy performance against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City over the weekend, the Blades suffered last-gasp heartbreak at Bramall Lane. Eventually slumping to a 2-1 defeat on home soil, Paul Heckingbottom’s men have struggled to find much fluidity since making their top-flight return. Opening up the 2023/24 campaign with a toothless 1-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace on August 12th, the midweek hosts have lost each of their opening three Premier League showdowns. With their nightmare start underlined by anot…
Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is at a fantastic club as his father addressed growing speculation over his future.
Haaland is a player in demand following his exploits for Dortmund, linked with Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City, Chelsea, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
The strong interest comes amid talk of a release clause that will be valid at the end of the season.
Alf-Inge Haaland was asked about the future of the 21-year-old, who is currently sidelined due to injury.
Time to focus on my recovery. I’ll be back stronger!
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland)
We ll see about that… Look behind me, at this beautiful stadium in Dortmund, former Leeds United and Norway interna…
Erik ten Hag is taking the positives from Manchester United s season, as he aims to win the FA Cup.
United have endured a difficult campaign, though they kept their European qualification hopes alive by beating Newcastle United 3-2 on Wednesday at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag took the microphone to speak to the fans after full-time, saying: You are the best supporters in the world. Thanks for your support.
I promise you that those players will give everything to get the cup and bring it to Old Trafford.
United face rivals Manchester City at Wembley on May 25, and speaking to reporters, Ten Hag – whose future is uncertain – sees no reason not to take some positives from the campaign.
I see the positives, I see that this team is developing, I know …
Italy head coach Cesare Prandelli said his younger squad members will not be given a spot in the national team until they are ready.
Prandelli s team is set to host Bulgaria in Palermo on Friday and the lead-up to the World Cup qualifier has featured discussions around the development of young Italian players.
Italy s head coach called on Serie A clubs to use more young local players rather than sign foreigners after Catania started nine Argentines versus Fiorentina on August 26.
But one day before his team s qualifying match for next year s World Cup finals, Prandelli ruled out developing young Italians in his national team and argued they must bide their time behind the veterans of the squad, such as vice-captain Giorgio Chiellini.
Today I asked Chiellini how m…