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Al Nasr and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo told the Whoop podcast that he is not going to retire from playing.

"I'm proud to be of this age and to be able to compete at the highest level. It feels great and motivates me to keep going. If you look at my career over the last 20 years, my level has always been high. I will try to keep it up, it's a great achievement for me.

My biggest motivation is to keep going. It's not easy to be at this level at my age. To keep going, to stay motivated, to go forward, to score goals, to stay fit, to compete with the youngsters who come in and, when they face me, want to prove that they are stronger and faster than me. You have to be ready to play well, not only physically but mentally. This is the challenge.

Talent without work is nothing, and work without talent is also nothing. They have to work together. I have both, but I don't know which is more. Everyone wants to be Cristiano Ronaldo, but being Cristiano Ronaldo is hard. Being disciplined all the time is the hardest thing," TMW quoted Ronaldo as saying.

This season, Cristiano played 41 matches for Al Nasr, scoring 42 goals and providing 12 assists. His agreement with the Saudi club runs until the summer of 2025.

Lille's head coach Paulo Fonseca has agreed to take over at AC Milan. This was reported by the famous journalist Nicolo Scira.

"Paulo Fonseca has confirmed his readiness to take over AC Milan. The contract is ready until 2026 (3.5 million euros per year). We have already had two positive phone conversations. Fonseca is on AC Milan's shortlist for the new coaching position along with another candidate. "Milan will make the final choice next week," said Skira.

London's Tottenham are interested in the transfer of Girona's Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk.

According to the To The Lane and Back Twitter page, Tottenham are planning an active transfer campaign this summer. And Dovbyk is one of the English club's priority options. It is known that the Londoners are ready to pay Girona the forward's clause, which is £34 million.

It will be recalled that this season Dovbyk has already scored 21 goals for Girona.

Vorskla's press office has published an official appeal to the UAF.

"Two matches - two decisions that influenced the overall outcome of the matches. Based on the official analysis of the Ethics and Fair Play Committee regarding the decisions of the referees:

Round 27. "Metalist 1925 vs Vorskla (3: 2). "Felipe touches the ball with his hand after an opponent's shot. The arm is close to the body, but does not increase its volume. The BAA analysis is not correct..."

Round 28. "Vorskla vs Minaj (2:3). "Under the circumstances in the episode when the ball hit Chelyadin's hand, the contact should not be considered a violation.

When will it end?" reads a post on Vorskla's official Instagram page.

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard summed up Jurgen Klopp's career at Anfield.

"I was excited after the first press conference. After that interview, you were almost boxing with the shadow in the mirror, thinking: "Come on, let's go, the game is on".

Carragher and I were invited to represent Liverpool's first team in Australia as part of a friendly. We got a small idea of what it was like to have him standing in front of you and giving tactical instructions.

I remember sitting there and thinking: "I would give any money and do anything to play for this guy for a year." For the love of all that is holy, I hope that a monument will be erected to him. I hope it's almost ready. If we talk about all the coaches who have had great success at Liverpool, he will be among the best," Sky Sports quoted Gerrard as saying.

Charles Jones, a journalist for the popular British publication TBR, is convinced that Arsenal's Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, who lost his place in the main squad at the end of the season, is still a quality performer.

- Yes, Oleksandr Zinchenko hasn't played much for Arsenal recently, but make no mistake: he is still a quality player.

Technically, he is on par with the best players at the Emirates, but unfortunately, due to his lack of fitness and defensive sense, it's hard to justify tying him to the left-back position. Especially since Zinchenko has proven himself well as a midfielder, and perhaps this is where he could be best utilised in this team in the future.

Although the Ukrainian has had to spend some time on the bench this season, his return to the starting line-up will come as no surprise. Zinchenko remains one of Arsenal's most talented players," the journalist wrote.

The goalkeeper of Dynamo Kyiv youth team Vyacheslav Surkis told about the scandalous events that accompanied the recent match of his team against Shakhtar U-19 Donetsk (2:1) in the youth championship of Ukraine.

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Cole Palmer has been named the English Premier League's Young Player of the Season following his breakthrough campaign at Chelsea in the 2023/24 season.

In the voting, Palmer beat Phil Foden, Erling Holland, Alexander Isak, Cobbi Maino, William Saliba, Bukayo Saku and Destiny Udoh.

It will be recalled that Palmer arrived at Stamford Bridge from Manchester City on the last day of the transfer window last summer. Since then, Cole has scored 22 goals and provided ten assists in the current campaign, leading Chelsea to sixth place in the Premier League standings.

Consultant of the Committee of referees of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) Nicola Rizzoli believes that the penalty in the gate of Kyiv Dynamo in the match of this team with Shakhtar Donetsk (0:1) in the 28th round of the championship of Ukraine was appointed fairly.

"Dynamo player Konstantin Vivcharenko, trying to create an obstacle to the goal kick, put his hand in an unnatural position, increasing himself in size. Therefore, the correct decision in this situation would have been to award a penalty.

But unfortunately, the head referee didn't do that. And the VAR referee recommended to the referee to review the episode described above - that's the right decision," Rizzoli said for the UAF Youtube channel, but for some reason did not touch on the ignored foul on Vitaliy Buyalskiy, which preceded the episode with a penalty.

The match of the 34th round of Bayer vs Augsburg, German Championship 2023/2024 will take place on Saturday, 18 May.

Bayer Leverkusen will face Augsburg in an exciting match that is sure to have both teams and fans on edge. Both teams have shown great potential this season and will be looking for a decisive win in the upcoming game. Bayer Leverkusen, who currently occupy a mid-table spot, will be determined to move up the standings thanks to a strong performance against Augsburg.

Led by their talented squad, including top scorer Lucas Alario, the Leverkusen side will be looking to dominate the game and pick up a much-needed victory. On the other hand, FC Augsburg will be looking to pick up a win against Leverkusen. Augsburg are having a successful season and will be looking to continue their good form in the upcoming match. With players like Florian Niederlechner, Augsburg will be ready to give their best on the pitch. Overall, the match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg will be an exciting contest for both teams. Fans can expect a tense game with high stakes as these two teams fight for victory. Be sure to stay tuned to see how these teams will come together in an exciting encounter.

Where to watch Bayer vs Augsburg:

Spain: #Vamos, Movistar Liga de Campeones 2, Movistar Liga de Campeones 3, Movistar+.

Poland: Viaplay Poland.

Ukraine: Setanta Sports+.

Italy: SKY Go Italia, Sky Sport Uno, NOW TV, Sky Sport Football, Sky Sport 251.

Germany: Sky Go, Sky Sport Bundesliga 2, WOW, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, Sky Sport Top Event, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, DAZN1, DAZN.

France: beIN Sports MAX 6, Free, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports 2, beIN Sports MAX 7, beIN Sports MAX 5, beIN Sports 1.

England: Sky Sports Football, SKY GO Extra.

On Saturday, 18 May, the match of the 34th round Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich, German Championship 2023/2024 will take place.

The upcoming match between 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich is eagerly awaited by football fans around the world. These two strong teams are known for their impressive performances on the pitch, and their intense rivalry gives this match an added element of excitement. "Hoffenheim will be looking to defeat Bayern and prove that they are a worthy opponent in the league.

With a talented squad and strong attacking players, Hoffenheim will surely offer serious resistance to the reigning champions. On the other hand, Bayern will be looking to maintain their dominance and secure another victory in the title fight. With players like Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller, Bayern will be a formidable opponent for Hoffenheim. Fans can expect an exciting and intense match filled with fast-paced action, skilful play and thrilling moments. Both teams will put their best foot forward on the pitch, so football fans should be sure to watch this highly anticipated match.

Where to watch Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich:

Spain: #Vamos, Movistar Liga de Campeones 2, Movistar Liga de Campeones 3, Movistar+.

Poland: Viaplay Poland.

Ukraine: Setanta Sports+.

Italy: SKY Go Italia, Sky Sport Uno, NOW TV, Sky Sport Football, Sky Sport 251.

Germany: Sky Go, Sky Sport Bundesliga 2, WOW, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, Sky Sport Top Event, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, DAZN1, DAZN.

France: beIN Sports MAX 6, Free, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports 2, beIN Sports MAX 7, beIN Sports MAX 5, beIN Sports 1.

England: Sky Sports Football, SKY GO Extra.

Famous Ukrainian coach Serhiy Kovalets during a pause in his professional career is now coaching a rather unusual team - the national team of mayors of Ukraine.

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