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- Cristiano Ronaldo once again says he will not become a coach when he retires - The 2017 FIFA footballer of the year says he likes to live in the present - Ronaldo says he decided to become a professional footballer when he was 16-years-old Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he does not plan to become a coach when he retires adding that he likes 'to live in the present'. Speaking to Nike, the 32-year-old reiterated that he does not intend becoming a coach like most footballers. "It is difficult to say what I will do in the future, but one thing is clear to me: I like to live in the present," the striker said. "I know I will not be young forever, I do not see myself as a coach today." Ronaldo does not intend becoming a coach like Zinedine Zidane. Photo: Uefa.com The former Manchester United striker also spoke of what motivated him to become a footballer and what age he decided to become one. "At the age of 16, ...

- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi met at the FIFA The Best awards gala - The two players were up for the 2017 FIFA footballer of the year award - Ronaldo attended the ceremony with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and son Eternal rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi met each other before the start of the FIFA The Best awards ceremony and they both looked like best friends. The Real Madrid was the man of the night as he was awarded the footballer of the year award and made the FIFPro World XI alongside the Barcelona man. Ronaldo and Messi met before the awards ceremony started proper. Photo: LeoMessistats/Twitter Just before the ceremony at the London Palladium started, the two players met and looked fond of each other. Ronaldo Jr attended the ceremony with his father. Photo: LeoMessistats/Twitter However Ronaldo Jr did not look too excited to meet his father's greatest rival and possibly the only footballer better than his 32-year-old man. Ronaldo...

- Austin Jay Jay Okocha was seen together with Barcelona's Lionel Messi - The two legends were in attendance at the FIFA award night in London - Lionel Messi got the runner up spot behind Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo Former Super Eagles' skipper Austin Okocha was in London yesterday, Monday 23, 2017 for the second edition of The Best FIFA football awards. Okocha was part of the 17 man panel that decided the 36 man list of 24 players and 12 men’s coaches that were in contention for awards at the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony last night in London. Super Eagles former captain Jay Jay Okocha at the Fifa awards night in London. The former Bolton man was seen taking a picture with five times FIFA best player and last night's runner up Lionel Messi. Messi lost last night's award to Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, The Real Madrid man capped off an impressive 2017 with the ultimate individual award in men's football. Last night's a...

- Per Mertesacker scored last in the first half to put the Gunners ahead - Two late goals from Troy Deeney and Tom Cleverly gave Watford the win - Gunners drop to sixth place while Watford jump to fourth aftr eight games Arsenal drop to sixth place on the log after a 2 - 1 defeat to Watford at Vicarage road. It was the Hornet's first win over the Gunners in 30 years. Per Mertesacker gave Arsene Wenger's side the lead in the 39th minute with a towering header from Granit Xhaka's corner kick. Per Mertesacker celebrates his opener in the game. Photo: Squawka Arsene Wenger started the game without Alexis Sanchez in his squad as Danny Welbeck came in his place. He would however limp off with a injury as Watford continued to press. Alex Iwobi started the game at Vicarage road. Photo: Squawka Troy Deeney equalized in the 71st minute from the penalty spot after Hector Bellerin was adjudged to have fouled the man of the match Richarlison. The winner came from...

- Marcos Alonso has admitted that he would love to make a return to Spain - But the Spaniard insisted that he is currently happy at Chelsea Football Club - Alonso was among the Blues players that won the League title last season Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has reportedly stated clearly that he is currently happy at Stamford Bridge, but would love to make a return to the Spanish La Liga. The left-full back started his career at reigning Spanish and European champions Real Madrid before joining Chelsea in 2016 from Serie A club Fiorentina. Last season, the 26-year-old Spaniard was impressive for Chelsea as he helped the Blues to win the Premier League title scoring six goals from his position as a left wing-back. Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso could return to Spain next summer (photo: Metro) ‘'I’m very happy at Chelsea but I would like to return to Spain one day to continue my football career. ‘'Before I retire I’d like to play in La Liga. I haven’t played m...

- Buhari describes Nigeria win over Zambia as very sweet and a good 57th Independence Day gift to Nigeria - The president commended the Super Eagles for becoming the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup - Nigeria have qualified for their sixth World Cup after beating Zambia 1-0 in Uyo President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over the Chipolopolo of Zambia on Saturday, October 7, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. In a statement made available by Femi Adesina, the special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Buhari described the hard-earned victory as “very sweet, soothing and a 57th Independence Anniversary gift to the nation." He applauded the nation’s senior men’s football team for the feat of making Nigeria the first African country to qualify for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament, with a match left to play. Buhari congratulates victorious Super Eagles ...

- Arsenal are now planning to sign Trabzonspor starlet Abdulkadir Omur - The Gunners are ready to tempt Trabzonspor with a good offer for the player - But Spanish club Atletico Madrid are also interested in the signing of Omur Premier League club Arsenal are reportedly preparing a mega million deal to sign Turkish professional football star Abdulkadir Omur from Trabzonspor. The Gunners are said to be ready to bring the 19-year-old central midfielder to the Emirates Stadium in January 2018. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has identified the player as one of his major targets, and has told the Gunners' chiefs to submit an impressive offer that will convince Trabzonspor to sell the player to England. Arsenal want the signing of Trabzonspor starlet Abdulkadir Omur in January (photo: Sun) But the Gunners will face a serious battle with Spanish side Atletico Madrid who are also interested and monitoring the progress of the player. Earlier, LYONSWORD had reported of ho...

- Super Eagles players Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidozie Awaziem were seen dancing to the viral 'one corner' dance - The viral song was recorded by Ghanaian musician Patapaa - A win for the Super Eagles will secure qualification for the 2018 world cup in Russia Super Eagles players Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidozie Awaziem have caught the craze of the latest song that is currently trending across West Africa. After their training session and dinner at the Le Méridien Hotel in Uyo, Iheanacho and Awaziem were seen dancing to the viral song ‘One Corner’. Kelechi Iheanacho is yet to score for his new club Leicester City ‘One Corner’, a record by Ghanaian artiste Patapaa is followed by an interesting dance style which has become very popular on social media. When the chorus of the song- a repetition of the phrase ‘One Corner’- comes on, people dash to their nearest corner to dance to the record by rhythmically moving their hips in sexualised dance movements. This ha...