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  • Ronaldo told me he’ll probably end up in America – Nani

    Cristiano Ronaldo told Nani that he “will probably end up in America” at some point of his career, the Orlando City winger has claimed.

    The pair have been team-mates at club and international level, having shared the flanks at Manchester United and for Portugal.

    Ronaldo has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of the likes of David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thierry Henry and David Villa in winding down his career in MLS and, now 35, that day may well be approaching.

    “A couple of years ago, he told me that he will probably end up in America,” Nani told ESPN.

    “It’s not 100 per cent, but probably. There is a chance.”

  • MLS: Beckham in talks to sign James Rodriguez

    MLS: Beckham in talks to sign James Rodriguez

    Inter Miami owner David Beckham has been in contact with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to explore the possibility of signing James Rodriguez for his new Major League Soccer franchise, Goal reports.

    Beckham shares a strong relationship with Perez, with the Blancos supremo having brought the former England captain to the Santiago Bernabeu as one of his ‘Galactico’ signings when securing his signature from Manchester United in 2003.

    Indeed, it is understood that Perez is willing to negotiate for Colombia international James, keeping the door open for the sale of a player who has barely featured under the stewardship of Zinedine Zidane.

    Sources close to the club have told Goal that Beckham considers the 28-year-old to be a great footballer despite his struggles at Madrid and sees him as the big-ticket signing required to take his fledgling MLS side to the next level in terms of commercialisation.

    Signing a player of James’ calibre while still in the peak years of his career would also be seen as a big coup for the US top flight as a whole, with questions still being asked as to whether MLS will ever reach its goal of competing with top European leagues in terms of popularity .

    Beckham’s entourage have begun informal talks with James’ people and, while there is still no firm offer on the table, it must be stressed that the Colombian will enter the final year of his contract in the summer and Perez will be reluctant to let him leave for free.

  • Wright-Phillips becomes fastest player in MLS history to reach 100 goals

    Bradley Wright-Phillips became the fastest player in Major League Soccer history to reach 100 goals on Wednesday.

    The New York Red Bulls’ number 99 slotted the ball past DC United goalkeeper David Ousted in the second minute of the game, which finished 1-0.

    The Englishman was clearly feeling confident he would score, as he celebrated by removing his shirt to reveal another jersey underneath – this time featuring the number 100.

    Wright-Phillips, who previously played for Manchester City, Southampton, Plymouth and Charlton, reached the milestone in his 159th game in the MLS.

    BWP, as he is affectionately known, is only the 11th player in the top US division to reach the landmark century.

    “You don’t score 100 league goals without great team-mates, past and present, top-class coaching staff and a supportive family so I want to thank you all,” he tweeted.

    His father, former Arsenal player Ian Wright, also celebrated his son’s achievement on social media.

    BBC