Rúben Amorim has admitted it “crossed his mind” that he could follow Sporting CP director of football Hugo Viana to Manchester City, but said he was only ever focused on becoming Manchester United’s new head coach.
Iraq’s elimination from the Asian Cup was one of controversy, after they had Aymen Hussein sent off seemingly for mimicking the opponents’ celebration.
France striker Olivier Giroud intends to retire from international football after next month’s European Championship, saying he wants to make sure he does not play “one season too many.”