In a recent interview, Manchester City’s Portuguese full-back João Cancelo, who is currently on loan at FC Barcelona, revealed an intriguing conversation he had with his national team colleague, Pepe. The seasoned defender, who spent a decade at Real Madrid, attempted to persuade Cancelo to join the Spanish giants, but the 28-year-old made it clear that his allegiance lies with Barcelona.
“Pepe said that I was a player for Madrid, but I told him that I am a Barça fan,” Cancelo stated, highlighting his unwavering support for the Catalan club.
The stage is set for an electrifying encounter as Pachuca, riding high on confidence, prepares to lock horns with a faltering Atletico San Luis side in the upcoming Liga MX Clausura fixture. With the visitors sitting pretty in the top four, they’ll be aiming to solidify their position in the title race, while the hosts desperately seek to halt their alarming slide down the table.
Atletico San Luis, once a promising force early in the campaign, have hit a stumbling block in recent weeks, stumbling to a disappointing 14th place with a meager 10 points from 11 games.
In a clash of titans between two of Saudi Arabia’s biggest clubs, it was the evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo who proved to be the difference-maker, converting a vital penalty to hand Al-Nassr a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Roberto Firmino’s Al-Ahli. The win not only ended Al-Nassr’s frustrating winless run but also reignited their hopes of challenging for the Saudi Pro League title.
The highly-anticipated encounter lived up to its billing, with both sides displaying grit and determination in a tightly-contested affair.
