Football News Flash: Ronaldo’s 99 Lashes, Haaland Misses Euro, Manchester United Deal
Erling Haaland will not participate in Euro 2024. During the 7th round of qualifiers, Norway lost to Spain (0-1) on Sunday, with a goal scored by Gavi. This result allowed Spain and Scotland to secure their spots in the competition in Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo is said to have been sentenced to 99 lashes in Iran for hugging a young Iranian artist during his visit to Tehran.
The 99-lash sentence could be carried out when the Portuguese player arrives in Iran. In response to the controversy, the Iranian embassy in Spain released a statement to deny this information.
« We firmly deny any legal decision against an international athlete in Iran. It is concerning that the publication of such unfounded information may overshadow crimes against humanity and war crimes against the oppressed Palestinian nation. »
Currently, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 857 goals since the beginning of his career, and this ambition does not seem to faze him.
He stated, « It will be quite difficult, but it’s about my mindset and motivation. If, physically, my legs treat me as well as I treat them… We will see; these are small steps. To reach 1,000, you must first reach 900. I think I will make it. »
« 1,000 goals are a long way to go, » he concluded. CR7 plans to continue playing for several more years, at least until 2026, so he has time.
Jim Ratcliffe will ultimately acquire Manchester United. But not in its entirety. The President of INEOS and OGC Nice, a British billionaire, is set to purchase 25% of the Manchester club, according to Sky Sports. Sheikh Jassim, who intended to buy the entire club, has already withdrawn.