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Lionel Messi's former Barcelona team-mate and France World Cup winner Samuel Umtiti announces retirement aged just 31 in emotional post

Samuel Umtiti has officially announced his retirement from football at just 31 years old, bringing an end to a career that saw him win the 2018 World Cup with France and multiple trophies at Barcelona. The defender, once regarded as one of the best centre-backs in Europe, has been forced to hang up his boots after years of knee problems limited his playing time.

Ruben Amorim tipped to be offered Man Utd escape route after presidential hopeful jets in to watch Red Devils in derby disaster against Man City

Ruben Amorim could be handed a way out of his troubled Manchester United reign after Benfica presidential candidate Joao Noronha Lopes was spotted at the Etihad during Sunday’s derby defeat. The leading contender has openly spoken about bringing Amorim back to Lisbon if elected, raising fresh questions about the Portuguese coach’s long-term future at Old Trafford.

'Slightly baffling' – Gary Lineker admits he 'really worries' about Ruben Amorim's treatment of Man Utd star

Gary Lineker has admitted he is “really worried” about Ruben Amorim’s handling of Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo. The teenager, once seen as a cornerstone of the Red Devils’ future, has struggled for minutes this season despite his reputation as one of England’s brightest prospects. Lineker says the situation is “slightly baffling” given the midfielder’s talent and potential.

'A five-star person' – Diogo Jota tragedy 'very difficult' for Portugal as assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho opens up on Liverpool hero's absence

Portugal assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho has opened up on the team's struggle to cope with the tragic death of Diogo Jota, describing the Liverpool forward as a "five-star person." The comments come over two months after Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident, with Carvalho admitting the squad is still processing the loss.

'I was confused by his accent' – Robert Lewandowski called Sir Alex Ferguson to discuss transfer as striker explains why he didn't join Man Utd

Robert Lewandowski has recalled the difficulty he had when speaking with Sir Alex Ferguson about a potential move to Manchester United. The Polish striker had been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time during his Borussia Dortmund days and has explained why such no such deal materialised before he ended up heading to Bayern Munich and then Barcelona.