Lus Carlos Almeida da Cunha ComM (born 17 November 1986), commonly known as Nani (Portuguese pronunciation:[nani]), is a Portuguese-Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a winger for A-League Men club Melbourne Victory. - Goal.com", "Nearly half Portugal's Euro squad to miss World Cup", "Barclays Premier League top scorers, player news & teams of the week", "Nani out of the wings for Portugal to share centre stage at Euro 2016", "Dancing Nani leads Portugal's new generation", "Liga: Nani eleito melhor jogador de outubro/novembro", "Adrien Silva e William Carvalho em destaque nos Prmios Stromp", "Seleo recebe insgnias de Marcelo no Porto", 201011 Premier League PFA Team of the Year, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nani_(footballer)&oldid=1126854174, Portuguese people of Cape Verdean descent, Portugal under-21 international footballers, UEFA European Championship-winning players, Portuguese expatriate sportspeople in England, Portuguese expatriate sportspeople in Turkey, Portuguese expatriate sportspeople in Spain, Portuguese expatriate sportspeople in Italy, Commanders of the Order of Merit (Portugal), Articles with dead external links from April 2012, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles using Template:Medal with Winner, Pages using Template:Post-nominals with customized linking, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2011, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2022, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2019, Articles with Portuguese-language sources (pt), Pages using national squad without sport or team link, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 November 2022, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 15:53. Gabriel Jess! Nani then followed this with another goal when chipping Tim Howard at his near post in a 44 draw at Old Trafford against Everton. Brazil look so comfortable on the ball in forward area, and Lucas Paquet is doing a lovely job at stepping into the forward line as the other Brazilian players rotate around himlike planets. [73] Nani netted his first goal of 2011 as he scored the winning strike in a 21 home victory over Stoke City on 4 January. ", Sir Alex Ferguson praises Nani after his performance in the 31 victory over Arsenal on 31 January 2010. [48], Following several poor performances, Nani criticised Sir Alex Ferguson for his lack of confidence in him. We have to keep working. [125], Three days later, Nani made his unofficial debut for his new team, coming on as a late substitute in a 41 loss to former side Manchester United. [67] Nani scored and assisted Michael Owen in a 22 away draw away to Bolton Wanderers on 26 September. Alex Sandro clears. The Platinum is currently unattainable for PS4 version of the game. [113], On 11 July 2018, Sporting CP announced that Nani would be rejoining the club. [154], On 24 June 2017, Nani scored the final goal of a 40 win over New Zealand in the FIFA Confederations Cup which saw Portugal finish third. [89] He scored with a long-range strike after cutting inside from the right wing. While being able to play on both wings, Nani is more comfortable on the right side, where he has been known to utilise his pace along with intricate dribbling skills and trickery to create space in wide areas and provide crosses for teammates. OK, everyone! A close call for the Serbia goalkeeper as he's put under pressure by Raphinha and his pass is only a few centimetres away from touching the boot of the Bara man. Vinicius bursts away on the left wing, somehow keeping the ball in play first on the touchline and then the byline after two defenders try to squash him. They look very comfortable - and very motivated - both in and out of possession. With that ine-up from Titea scary 4-2-4 with Neymar, Vinicius, Raphinha and Richarlison up top, something tells me were in for a yummy football treat.. Canada's #1 source for weather forecasts, news and information #ShareYourWeather videos and photos with us! [50] Soon after this positive display, he put in another good performance in their League Cup semi-final victory over derby rivals Manchester City, revealing a heart-to-heart with Ferguson had resulted in a better display of form. [84] Nani lost out to Jack Wilshere for the PFA Young Player of the Year award on 18 April but he was included in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for the first time. DG1_ACH_1: Special Delivery Hidden. Nani shed tears after the challenge and was subsequently taken off the pitch in a stretcher. Headed over by Pavlovic, who's been excellent today. [68] On 16 October, Nani scored United's second in a 22 home draw against West Bromwich Albion. On 19 August 2014, Sporting CP announced the return of Nani to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester United, as part of a deal that brought centre-back Marcos Rojo to United. Are we in for another goal-filled football party? It's never a bad time to dance, I suppose. Vinicius again with electric feet as he skips past a Serbia player who thought he could tackle him. This is a huge chance, perfectly placed for a shot on the left of the box. The goalkeeper has just resorted (again) to playing an aimlesslong ball straight to Danilo after being pressured by Richarlison. - Brazil and Serbia meet for second World Cup in a row, - Brazilians won 2-0 in group-stage meeting in 2018, - Five-time winners Brazil seeking first world title since 2002, - Serbia yet to reach knockout stages under current guise, Brazil and Serbia meet for second straight World Cup. [132] Nani was ruled out of Portugal's friendly with Greece in March 2008 due to injury. I told you the crowd was looking good at the Lusail Stadium! They're moving through the gears now. The brazil team doctor has confirmed that Neymar has suffered an ankle sprain. Raphinha will be happy about that, as he's on his side. ", Brazil aren't short of forwards, that's for sure. Richarlison is up front, with Neymar in behind. Brazil are still causing all sorts of issue for Serbia with their high press. DO NOT DISTURB!! [32][33] He returned to face his previous club, Sporting CP, in a Champions League tie in September, though it was teammate and fellow former Sporting player Cristiano Ronaldo who scored the winner in a 01 victory. He's one of the sharpest players around, has a great strike with both feet he's got the potential to be a top, top player. In United's following league match at the Britannia Stadium, Nani scored his third goal of the season in a 11 draw with Stoke City. This makes hordes the ideal side activity to unlock all 45 skills and reach trust level 3 with all camps. After a scan on Nani's foot, he was feared to have suffered a metatarsal injury, thus not being able to play for two months. Antony does fantastically well to skip past two defenders on the left and drop the ball off to Rodrygo, whose shot floats over. [86], Nani began the new season by putting in a man of the match performance and scoring twice against derby rivals Manchester City in the 2011 Community Shield, including a 94th-minute winner, as United came from two goals down to win 32 on 7 August 2011. FOX FILES combines in-depth news reporting from a variety of Fox News on-air talent. [153] In the final against host-nation France on 10 July, Nani was awarded the captain's armband after Cristiano Ronaldo was forced off in the opening 25 minutes of the match following a challenge from Dimitri Payet. ", "The second half was a lot more complete, we competed well for 90 minutes. I love the Brazil one. [152] In the semi-finals against Wales on 6 July, he scored the second goal in a 20 victory. [146] Nani scored twice and set up another again in a 53 win over Iceland on 7 October 2011. [59], On 26 March, Nani signed a new four-year contract with United, committing himself until 2014. However, this was not the case as he started training the following week. [95] Nani was given the number 77 shirt. [130], Nani made his first appearance for the senior Portuguese team on 1 September 2006, and marked his debut with a goal in Portugal's 42 friendly defeat to Denmark. [151] During their quarter-final match on 30 June against Poland, Nani set up Renato Sanches' goal in regulation time and later scored Portugal's fourth penalty in an eventual 53 shoot-out victory, following a 11 draw after extra-time. [34] Nani opened the scoring in a 41 home victory over Middlesbrough on 27 October. Get the latest Soccer football results, fixtures and exclusive video highlights from Yahoo Sports including live scores, match stats and team news. [38] On 3 May, towards the end of a 41 home win over West Ham United, Nani was sent off for the first time in his United career for a headbutt on West Ham defender Lucas Neill. Raphinha almost gets away down the right wing but Pavlovic does well to put his frankly giantframe in between the ball and the attacker. Get the latest local Detroit and Michigan breaking news and analysis , sports and scores, photos, video and more from The Detroit News. Although he provided the assist for Wayne Rooney's winning goal in the 34th minute, Nani was replaced by Ryan Giggs at half-time. Find new and used cars for sale on Microsoft Start Autos. GamesRadar+ takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love. [6][10], Nani joined Sporting CP from his first club, Real Massam. Alisson comes to collect a cross that was floated in from the right - it's as close as they've got so far. Tites men topped South Americas qualifying group with a record 45 points - despite playing one game fewer than everyone else except Argentina. [161] For a while, it was reported that United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had banned Nani's celebration due to fear for his safety. WHAT A SAVE! Some calm possession had me fooled,until a long ball from Alex Sandro found Raphinha, whose cross was cleared. So much Christmasquiz material for you there. [112] He scored his first goal for Lazio on 29 October, the final goal of a 51 away victory over Benevento. I think he's heard everyone talk non-stop abouthow good Pedri and Bellingham are. Some nice play on the edge of the box and Casemiro strokes a shot with his instep -with seemingly no power - that crashes off the bar. Neymar puts the ballin and Richarlison swings a boot towards it, but it's cleared. Ghana did it on their way in, and it almost worked beautifully. [8] Despite growing up in Lisbon, Nani and his brother supported FC Porto as a boy and his footballing hero was Lus Figo. Nani also set up crucial goals for Louis Saha and Nemanja Vidi, allowing United to defeat both Sunderland and Everton 10, respectively. They haven't scored any, in fact. Before the 200708 season, Nani's performances attracted the attention of English club Manchester United, who secured his services in July 2007. [19] Nani's second season with Sporting ended with similar league statistics, with 40 appearances and 6 goals in all competitions. During the match, Nani was involved in an altercation with Arsenal captain William Gallas. [143] Following that game Nani was named in Carlos Queiroz 23-man squad for the tournament,[144] However, on 8 June, Nani was ruled out of the tournament through a shoulder injury and was replaced by Benfica midfielder Rben Amorim.[145]. [138] He opened the scoring in the 32 home loss against Denmark four days later. [107], Nani was suspended for Valencia's season opener against Las Palmas as he had not served his suspension from his last game for Fenerbahe. [162] However, Nani denounced the reports in August 2007, stating it was "not true" and that "Ferguson has never spoken to me about this subject and I am going to continue to celebrate goals in this way. Vini with some delightful skill to open up the pitch (the crowd went craazy). [110] In his one season at the Mestalla, he suffered four muscular injuries over the course of the campaign a contrast to his previous year in Turkey, where he played 64 games for club and country. The schedule of live coverage includes: 10:00am ET Yahoo Finance pre-show; 10:15am ET Live stream of morning session, featuring the Q&A with Buffett and Munger Brazil make me feel fizzy as they set off on a lightning-fastcounter-attack, with Raphinha sprinting down the right wing like he's trying to take off into the air. The celebration derives from Nani's background in capoeira, which he used to practice as a child. Nani took and scored Manchester United's crucial fifth penalty in the shootout. [126] He appeared in all three matches, scoring no goals, before Portugal bowed out in group stages. [90], During the season Nani scored a single Premier League goal, and three in all competitions, marking significant decrease compared with previous seasons. Brazil's front 4press well and Paquet wins the ball back in the middle of the pitch after a loose ball from Veljkovic. ", "I haven't spoken to Neymar, I hope he's OK. [20], Nani was sold to Manchester United for 25.5million,[21][22] five percent of which was paid to Real Massam, his first professional club. There were some subs in all that madness: Vinicius goes to take on the defender in his usual space on the left wing. Watch the NFL's Sunday Night Football, NASCAR, Premier League and much more. Let us know @English_AS or @j4brennan on Twitter. Yellow, football-playing planets, wearing socks. Gabriel Jesus penalised for a foul on Pavlovic. The conversations he has had with me are normal conversations, like he has with all players". Flicks and twists and turns at every moment. [43], After Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Real Madrid in the 2009 close season, the weight of expectation was on Nani to step up from bit part player and replace his compatriot. He fires in a low cross and Neymar slides to meet it, but the Serbia goalkeeper is first to the ball. [9] Nani was omitted from Portugal's 11 draw with Armenia, but was recalled for Euro 2008 qualifiers against Poland and Serbia in September. He made 112 international appearances and scored 24 goals until his last cap in 2017. If you don't want a confident Brazilian winger running at you on a football pitch in the middle of the desert, then you definitely don't want 4. Stream live NBA games, game replays, video highlights, and access featured NBA TV programming online with Watch NBA TV [3][4] He was raised by his aunt Antnia on the Santa Filomena estate in Amadora after being abandoned by his parents. News, fixtures, scores and video. Stay up to date on the latest golf news, gear, instruction and style from all the major tours and leaderboards around the world. ", "I was only thinking about working hard, and it didn't seem like a World Cup, just like another game. [55], "Maturity is why we're seeing the best of him now, his last three games have been absolutely first class but today was his best. Switzerland are the early leaders in Group G, after Breel Embolo's 48th-minute goal gave Murat Yakin's men a narrow victory over Cameroon at Al Janoub Stadium today. [35], On 16 February 2008, Nani put in a man of the match performance against Arsenal in the FA Cup Fourth Round, his goal and two assists helping United to a 40 win over their rivals. [66] Six days later, in a 30 home victory over West Ham United, Nani scored his first goal of the season and assisted Dimitar Berbatov in a Man of the Match display. [6] At age five, his father left for a holiday in Cape Verde but never returned, and when he was 12 years old, his mother left Portugal to start a new life in the Netherlands. Serbia need to find a way to calm these Brazil players down. During his two-year tenure in Portugal, Nani won the Portuguese Cup in the 200607 season. [101], On 6 July 2015, Nani joined Turkish club Fenerbahe, signing a three-year deal[102] for a 4.25million transfer fee. [124], On 12 July 2022, he signed a two-year contract with Australian A-League club Melbourne Victory. Text to 44202 (Msg&Data Rates May Apply). [109] On 25 September, in his 500th game as a professional, he opened his Valencia account with his 100th goal to conclude a 21 win at Legans. [82][83] Following this nomination, he assisted both goals in a 20 home win over Fulham on 9 April. In fact, they're in an almost identical group to four years ago. He was also voted Man of the Match. Nani was born on 17 November 1986 in Amadora, Lisbon metropolitan area, Portugal, and is of Cape Verdean descent. Read the latest Sport news, including Football, UFC, Boxing, Racing and more. Kick-off is at 10pm local time; in the US, thats 2pm ET/11m PT. RAPHINHA MISSED A CLEAR CHANCE! Serbia pressing Brazil like crazy in the opening minutes, like a swarm of red beetles. ", Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand on Nani[158]. [52] Nani's goal was first thought of as a Manuel Almunia own goal by many sources, but was confirmed as belonging to Nani on 26 March by the Dubious Goals Panel. [157], "Nani's got the potential to do what he wants. And I got through the entire game without mentioning 'samba football' once. [117] He made his club debut on 2 March, coming on as a 70th minute substitute in Orlando's season opener at home against New York City FC; the game ended in a 22 draw, with Nani registering an assist on Dom Dwyer's equaliser. Serbia will be disappointed as they failed to create but they will have better chances against Switzerland and Cameroon; if Brazil play like that in their next two games, then they will no doubt be leaving the group stage with 9 points. Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. [8] Nani sometimes walked miles to and from practice before Sporting offered him pre-season training. He started his first match of 201314 season against Liverpool in the League Cup. The Chelsea centre-back is about to captain his side in a World Cup for the third time, something that has never been done before. Theyfinished bottom of their group in 2010, before coming third in their section in 2018. Live stream, watch highlights, get scores, see schedules, check standings and fantasy news on NBCSports.com Brazil wearing the classic yellow (Dynamic yellow, according to Nike), blue shorts and white socks. [120] Orlando City eventually finished runners-up in the tournament, losing to Portland Timbers in the final. Well, a bit. He represented his country at four major tournaments, including three European Championships: he took part at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 European Championships, winning Euro 2016; he also participated at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. To help them, theyve got Neymar, who is just 2 goals away from Pels total of 77. That is Richarlison's 18th goal for Brazil. As soon as anything is known, AS USA will tell you. Luckily, he was a bright boy! This is the second straight World Cup where Brazil and Serbia have met in thegroup stage, by the way. The shareholders meeting live stream on Yahoo Finance will once again be available in both English and Mandarin, with VOD replay available for 30 days following the meeting. Brazil's starting line-up has been announced. Their coach, legendary former player Dragan Stojkovic, has experience of reaching the World Cup knockout stages:when the country still competed asYugoslavia, he skippered the side to the last 16 at France '98. Good defending. [136], Nani's fourth international goal came in Portugal's final friendly match before their World Cup qualifying campaign started, a 50 victory over the Faroe Islands on 20 August 2008. DG1_ACH_3: Lost and Found Hidden. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. Just left a ball to Marquinhos that was for him. [6] After two seasons in the youth team, where he won the National Junior Championship in 200405, Nani was promoted to the first team early in the 200506 season. Sci-Fi & Fantasy 04/14/21: phanTOMORROW Ch. See My Options Sign Up He fires in a cross with the outside of his foot and Richarlison controls the ball with the inside of his left foot before spinning around, and firing an overhead kick with his rightinto the corner of the goal. Having utterly romped through qualifying, Brazil have arrived at the World Cup as one of the favourites (when, in truth, do they not?). Nani suffered a dislocated shoulder during the match, which was originally expected to keep him out of the start of the season. They're on fire at the moment. [92] Despite this, Nani spent most of the season struggling against injury and trying to find form. The program will feature the breadth, power and journalism of rotating Fox News anchors, reporters and producers. Embolo, who was born in the Cameroonian capital of Yaound, reacted to the goal with a gesture of apologyto the country of his birth. Days Gone is a 2019 action-adventure video game developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.The game is set in post-apocalyptic Oregon two years after the start of a pandemic that turned a portion of humanity into vicious zombie-like creatures. Sci-Fi & Fantasy 02/19/21: phanTOMORROW Ch. Raphinha realises it's all a bitlocoand asks for calm from Paquet after he rushes a pass that goes out for a goal kick. A lovely backheel flick form Paquet puts Raphinha through down the right wing. [78] It was thought Nani would miss up to three weeks as a result of this tackle and would return in April,[79] but he recovered in time to play 61 minutes of a 21 victory over Marseille on 15 March. I suppose the only question marks regarding that game are the potential injuries to Neymar and Danilo, who both finished the game in noticeable pain. They got within 30 metres of the goal before Alex Sandro stole the ball. A huge defensive error leaves Raphinha one versus one with the Serbia goalkeeper who pulls off an amazing save to keep the score level. [115] In one of his final games on 26 January, the 2019 Taa da Liga Final in Braga, he scored Sporting's last penalty as they defeated Porto following a 11 draw. While you think about that, here an amazing fact about starterLucasPaquet; a faquet, if you like: He was born on Paquet Island, just off Brazil. Al-Dawsari's strike against Argentina was pretty special, but I think the Richarlison one was the best. He represented Portugal in international football, playing 112 times for the senior national team. GOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL RICHARLISON!!!!!! Tadic is almost played in by Milinkovic Savic (the other one, not the goalkeeper), but instead of trapping the ball, he falls over. HUGE CHANCE FOR RAPHINHA He first advanced on a run down the left flank before crossing for Danny Welbeck to slot home. Milinkovic Savic to the rescue, again. Another match-saving tackle. The Brazilians are now aiming to return to Lusail for the final in just under a months time - but, it should be noted, they have become something of a quarter-final team in recent World Cups. Antony has come onto the left wing;Rodrygo is in the middle. Thiago Silva slipped fantastica ball in the left channel for Vini Jr to collect, but the Serbian goalkeeper came out like a pouncing jaguarto push the ball away. [70], On 30 October, Nani scored a controversial second goal as United beat Tottenham Hotspur 20 at home. Brazil's next game is on Monday 28 November against Switzerland at11am ET / 8am PT. / 5pm CEST. [142], On 1 June 2010, Nani netted Portugal's third in a 31 victory over Cameroon. Thiago Silva's nemesis for the evening is Mitrovic, who is scoring for fun in the Premier League with Fulham. [106], In July 2016, Nani signed for Spanish club Valencia on a three-year contract, with Valencia paying an undisclosed fee reported at 7.2million to complete the transfer. [18] He was then named as the SJPF Young Player of the Month for May 2007. He is the only player in the current Brazil squad who featured in the 2015 u-20 World Cup final. [39] On 21 May, Nani came on as a substitute for Wayne Rooney in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final as United defeated Chelsea 65 on penalties following a 11 draw after extra time. [103] He and his former United teammate Robin van Persie debuted 22 days later in a goalless home draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in the third qualifying round of the season's Champions League, with Nani starting. Vinicius has looked livelier than a bag of ants and is causing the defender all kinds of issues every time he gets the ball. Vini and Neymar were waiting there. Alisson flaps at a cross and takes down Alex Sandro. Welcome to our live coverage of the final game of World Cup day five, as Brazil and Serbia face off at Lusail Stadium. Neymar dances past one, two, three players on the edge of the box before Vinicius steps in and whips a shot to the far post. [96], Nani made his comeback at the Estdio Jos Alvalade in a Primeira Liga match against Arouca, four days after signing. [121], On 26 November 2021, Nani announced he was leaving Orlando City following the expiration of his contract. 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[8], Nani's older brother taught him how to play football and he played with his childhood friend, midfielder Manuel Fernandes. That's due to the excellent press of the Brazilians, starting with the Fantastic Four up front. He is our most important player. That was very well shouted by all. [27] He also scored in the following match against Guangzhou Pharmaceutical with a chip off the right post from the left side of the penalty area in a 30 win. [9][7] When Nani was around the age of 14, his older brother took him to train with Real Massam. Neymar has an angrystaring contest with the linesman after he gives a throw-in to Serbia. Nani started in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup for Portugal against Germany. The goalkeeper gets down to low to stop it but Richarlison is sniffing around and smacks in the rebound. The corner was swung in close to the goalkeeper from Neymar and the Serbia goalkeeper has to stop it from going in the back of the net. With Manchester United leading 10, Nani was sent off in the 56th minute for a high boot on lvaro Arbeloa; Real Madrid took advantage of their numerical superiority and scored twice to win the match 21, and the tie 32 on aggregate.[91]. [155], In May 2018 he was named in Portugal's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia[156] but did not make the final 23. Nani returned to football on 15 April at United's match against Aston Villa as a substitute, replacing Young on the left wing. GGGOOOOOLLLLAAAZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Go above and BEYOND, unlocking every trophy in Days Gone DG1_ACH_0: Just a Flesh Wound Hidden. [14] Nani ended the first season of his career with 5 goals from 36 appearances across all competitions. The referee won. [30], Nani's Premier League debut came in United's opening match at home to Reading on 12 August as a substitute for Wayne Rooney, who had suffered a foot injury. ", "[Neymar] took a hit but hopefully he is OK. Browse our listings to find jobs in Germany for expats, including jobs for English speakers or those in your native language. [62] On 24 April, Nani scored his first league goal at Old Trafford in 18 months, netting United's second in a 31 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean He was also awarded with the man of the match. Though capable of cutting inside from either wing to strike at goal from distance, Nani scores fewer goals but produces a substantially higher proportion of assists than his compatriot Ronaldo. Warning!! On 1 November, Nani was shortlisted for the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or. [41] On 18 October, he scored from a Wayne Rooney assist to complete the 40 rout of West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford. [85] He was awarded for his outstanding season as he was voted Players' Player of the Year at the club's awards night on 18 May. The referee gives a foul for a shove on the goalkeeper from Mitrovic. Yellow for Gudelj after a blatantfoul on Neymar right on the edge of the box. He finds himselfalone on the edge of the box, thinks 'why not?' Serbia, fair play. ", It's a World Cup, there is always going to be nerves. Im not going to ask you to name all of the players (S & V Milinkovic-Savic, Grujic, Zivkovic, Babic, Velkovic, Maksimovic and Rajkovic) but, who was the ONE Brazil player in that team who is in their squad today? On 5 September 2013, Nani renewed his contract with Manchester United, which was to keep him at the club until 2018. [69] Four days later, Nani scored his first Champions League goal of the season, scoring the solitary strike in a 10 home victory over Bursaspor. DG1_ACH_2: The Ends and the Means Hidden. Due to his potent attacking talents, he can play a variety of additional roles as a forward including as an inverted winger on the left, second striker, or even in a more central position as a main striker, as he has played frequently for Portugal. Vinicius and Casemiro both hope he will be OK, but the medical staffwill keep a close watch on the PSG forward over the next few days and hope he can be back for the next game against Switzerland. You're welcome. ", "Now it's timeto thinkabout the secondgame, it's time torest and prepare well because all the games are important. The players are in the tunnel and the pre-match light show is underway! 1 minute added. See hot celebrity videos, E! VINICIUS HAS A 1v1 SAVED BY MILINKOVIC SAVIC. [citation needed], Nani was the youngest member of the Portugal squad at the 2006 UEFA Under-21 Championship, making his debut on 23 May 2006 in a 10 defeat to France. [72] On 27 November, Nani scored United's fifth goal in a 71 home win over Blackburn Rovers. In January 2022, he moved to Venezia in Italy. He will do everything to be with us. [137] Nani scored the final goal of a 40 victory over Malta as Portugal started qualification for the 2010 World Cup on 6 September. If the first half was a Brazilian shower, then the second half was a storm. Lus Carlos Almeida da Cunha ComM (born 17 November 1986), commonly known as Nani (Portuguese pronunciation: ), is a Portuguese-Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a winger for A-League Men club Melbourne Victory.He represented Portugal in international football, playing 112 times for the senior national team.. Nani began his career with Sporting CP, joining He missed a penalty, received a yellow card and was substituted in the 77th minute as the match ended in a 10 win for Sporting. Ols from the crowd. He is practically unable to play. Hello! [15], Nani first came into the spotlight after scoring in the UEFA Champions League against Spartak Moscow,[16] scoring Sporting's goal in a 11 group stage match on 27 September 2006. [40], Nani scored his first goal of the 200809 season on 23 September 2008, scoring United's third goal in a 31 win over Middlesbrough in the last minute to secure passage to the Fourth Round of the League Cup. [104] He scored two goals including the winner, a free-kick in second-half stoppage time, against Antalyaspor on 30 August. 03: SEPARATION ANXIETY (4.65) Reality checks in and out! He rejoined Sporting in 2018, winning another Portuguese Cup as well as a Portuguese League Cup, before moving to Major League Soccer side Orlando City, whom he captained for three seasons before leaving at the end of 2021. [36] After the match, Arsenal manager Arsne Wenger was equally displeased, while Gilberto Silva said Nani had a "big head". Paquet means 'many pacas', which is something that looks like a mix between a rat and a dog. He gained first-team status almost immediately and won four Premier League titles and the 200708 UEFA Champions League, along with the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup, two League Cups and three Community Shields. Was the Richarlison goal the best one we've seen at the World Cup so far? News Now clips, interviews, movie premiers, exclusives, and more! [citation needed]. [97] He scored his first goal of this loan on 17 September, opening a 11 draw at Maribor in the first match of the 201415 UEFA Champions League group stage. Well done to Serbia. That's all from me tonight! [100] Nani scored in Sporting's penalty shootout victory over Braga in the 2015 Taa de Portugal final, which earned the club their first trophy since 2008. [44] Nani's first contribution to United's new season was opening the scoring in the tenth minute of the 2009 FA Community Shield, but United eventually lost the match on penalties after a 22 draw. Neymar gets the ball from Vinicius and skips past what seems like 300 players inside the box before eventually losing his powers of invisibility - and the ball. A breathtaking half, at times, Brazil look lively and full of energy. [45] He recovered in time to play 17 minutes for Portugal against Liechtenstein on 12 August, however,[46] and started the match against Birmingham City on 16 August. [147] After the match, he stated how the team played well despite the loss and how "the referee has discriminated against us, but that's normal, Portugal against big teams never get help". I know I've not said much about Serbia, but Brazil's press is so intense that every time I look to the pitch they've lost the ball. Following post-match comments to the press from Manchester United, it was believed Nani had suffered a broken leg. [133], Nani was a regular member of the Portuguese squad in Euro 2008 qualification, and scored one of the goals in the 21 away win over Belgium on 2 June 2007. It also gives you a lot of XP to buy new skills. [118] He scored his first goals for the team on 6 April 2019, when he netted twice in Orlando's 43 home win over Colorado Rapids, including the gamewinning penalty in the 89th minute. They've attacked constantly down the left, right and middle and have made Serbia sweat all game. [47] On 22 August, Nani scored his first league goal of the 200910 season, a free-kick against Wigan Athletic in a 05 away win. Radonjic almost makes an instant impact as a cross from the left almost finds him inside the box. [61] On 7 April, Nani scored his first ever European goals for United, netting two strikes in a 32 victory over Bayern Munich. Serbia creep forward with the ball before they meet Brazil's mid-block. Dark days ahead for one young man. A shot from 30 metres smacks off the left post after catching Milinkovic Savic - and everyone else inside the Lusail Stadium - by surprise. [134] Nani received a call-up to Luiz Felipe Scolari's 23-man squad for Euro 2008 alongside Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. Find in-depth news and hands-on reviews of the latest video games, video consoles and accessories. Former outlaw-turned-drifter Deacon St. John discovers his wife Sarah, having been assumed dead, may still be Richarlison will steal the headlines and front page photos but credit has to go to the entire side, especially the front four, whose defensive work from the front maintainedthe team's strict mentality and made sure nobody switched off in a game that had the potential to be a banana skin. He scored a goal in stoppage time (93rd minute) with a low shot past Villa goalkeeper Shay Given from Jonny Evans' through-ball assist, resulting in a 40 win over Villa. [88] Nani made his 100th Premier League appearance on 18 September as he scored in a 31 home win over Chelsea. News from San Diego's North County, covering Oceanside, Escondido, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Del Mar and Fallbrook. Swiss take early Group G lead with Cameroon win. Neymar would be a huge loss, but Vinicius showed he's got the ability to cause chaos in the yellow shirt. THE CORNER WAS GOING IN. He took them to fourth place in 2014 (they lost 7-1 to Germany, ouch) and the quarter final in 2018, where they lost to Belgium, 2-1. CREATE A FOLLOWING Tribune Content Agency builds audience Our content engages millions of readers in 75 countries every day Five-time champions get off to a perfect start after two goals from Richarlison sealed the game against Serbia. My Sofascore friends, thank you for this. SAVE FROM MILINKOVIC SAVIC. His most memorable appearance in the season came in the second leg of United's UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie with Real Madrid. [127] During the 2007 European Under-21 Football Championship, he made four appearances,[128] scoring one goal in a 40 victory against Israel U21 in a group stage match on 16 June 2007,[129] and had to be taken off during the match after a right ankle injury. He's a great player for us.". [17] Nani helped Sporting win the 200607 Taa de Portugal,[16] lifting the trophy after a 10 win over Belenenses on 27 May 2007 in the final. Corner. Brazil go close again! Neymar is brought down after a snaking run in the middle of the pitch. [80], Nani was revealed as a contender for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Young Player of the Year award alongside teammate Javier Hernndez on 8 April. But let's not forget about Serbia, who have their own threats, with Mitrovic and Tadic ready to start. Since winning their fifth world title in 2002, Brazil have been knocked out in the last eight in three out of the last four tournaments. Twitter @espnradio. [31] Two weeks later, on 26 August, Nani scored his first competitive goal for United, netting a 30-yard goal in the 69th minute against Tottenham Hotspur. The South Americans spring their trap and push the Europeans all the way back to their goalkeeper. Some nice, relaxed possession from Brazil, giving me time to type this. A grand total of 8 (eight) players in the Serbia squad won the 2015 U-20 World Cup - beating Brazil in the final. Having said that, Serbia have kept them at bay for the most part, and Brazil have only had maybe one truly clear chance, when Vinicius was played in by Thiago Silva. He then returned the compliment, squaring for Giggs to put United 30 up before half-time. Ol's from Joe, too, because I finally have time to write. Lovely. Don't miss the action of Brazil's second game against Switzerland, live HERE. It's giving Neymar a lot of space in deep areas to attack. Clearing out the Hordes awards you with money and trust for the camp in the region. ", "We have to keep going game by game to achieve big things.". The World Cup twitter person had a nice view of the strike. Click here to read the Neymar injury breaking news story, "It was a difficult game today, we had most of the control, especially in the second half, but we missed a few easy passes early on. Get the best match reports, opinion and live blogs from Mirror Sport now Vinicius receives the ball on the left wing and burns past Zivkovic to the byline. CBC archives - Canada's home for news, sports, lifestyle, comedy, arts, kids, music, original series & more. The Definitive Voice of Entertainment News Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. He passes wide to Raphinha but his cross hits a defender. Neymar was seen after the game with an inflamed ankle, but was able to walk. Everybody laughs. 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