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Zidane place in pantheon of great coaches secure as Real win again
He was one of the all-time greats as a player, and Zinedine Zidane now merits consideration as one of the game's great managers after making history with Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 26.
Italy great Buffon to leave Juventus
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced on May 17 that he will leave the Turin giants after 17 years but did not call time as expected on his playing career.
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Allegri stays with Juventus after extending record
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri suggested he'd remain in charge next season despite reported interest from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, after his side extended its record streak to seven Serie A titles after its 0-0 draw against 10-man Roma on May 13.
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Juventus on verge of title as Roma looks to gatecrash party
All-conquering Juventus claimed a fourth consecutive Italian Cup with a 4-0 win over AC Milan in Rome midweek, and needs just a point to add the Scudetto to complete the double for the fourth year in a row.
Juventus gain crucial title edge after late fightback downs Inter
Juventus battled past 10-man Inter Milan with two late goals giving the champions a 3-2 win in the San Siro on April 28 to reopen a four-point lead at the top of the Serie A table.
Football Star Cristiano Ronaldo at 33
One of the greatest in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo, is now 33 years old. On February 5, 1985, Cristian Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born in the Portuguese city of Funchal. Growing up in a modest family, from a very early age, he realizes that he has to fight a lot to achieve something.
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Valencia threatens more trouble for Zidane’s Madrid
A Real Madrid slip-up in Valencia led to Zinedine Zidane being appointed coach, but another setback for the reigning Spanish and European champion at Mestalla this weekend would leave the Frenchman hanging onto his job.
Zidane takes blame as Real suffers humiliation
Real Madrid crashed to a humiliating Copa del Rey exit on Jan. 24 when it was knocked out by little Leganes in the quarterfinals with under-fire coach Zinedine Zidane taking the blame.
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Ronaldinho officially retires from beautiful game
Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has formally confirmed his retirement from football, more than two years since his last appearance as a professional, reports in Brazil have said.
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Ronaldinho: Brazilian World Cup Winner Retires From Football
Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho has retired from football, although he has not played a game since 2015.
Ronaldinho, 37, was part of the triumphant Brazil 2002 World Cup squad, won the Champions League in 2006 with Barcelona and won the Balon d'Or in 2005.
His brother and agent Roberto Assis confirmed the retirement on Tuesday and announced a series of tribute events.