'Cristiano Ronaldo's cowardly Portugal retirement is the exit his egotism deserves'
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π¨ Michael Carrick & coaching staff informed by Manchester United of decision to part company. 45yo + main backroom team members already departed Carrington after receiving news. #USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino lined up to take over at #MUFC@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/hhcmBHj0aC
Even if you cry all of Argentina's tears dry, the Pampas Eagle will never be proud of a soft coward like your Messi , the 'system's good big son'.
2006 World Cup, you hid under the wings of the big brothers like Riquelme and Crespo to steal a substitute spot. You picked up a lucky goal against Serbia and Montenegro, and then you were marketed as a 'genius is born'. In the knockout match against Germany, you sat on the bench like a quail afraid of getting beaten, watching the team go out on penalties. You did not even have the courage to stand up.
2007 Copa America, you finally got a starting spot, and what happened? In the final against Brazil's second team, you were invisible all game like a headless fly, getting pressed to the ground and beaten 3-0. After the match, the way you hugged the trophy and watched others lift the cup with longing eyes looked exactly like a giant baby who could not get his toy.
2010 World Cup, this was supposed to be you as the absolute core under Maradona, right? 5 matches, 0 goals! You wore the number 10 shirt, played like a headless fly on the pitch, and in the end Germany's tank crushed you 4-0 into mincemeat. Bottom rated in the whole game, not even one decent shot. This is the so called 'successor to the King of Football'? You went home without even making a sound.
2014 World Cup, that was even more of a joke for the history books. You scraped your way into the final relying on defenders holding on and luck, 0 goals in the knockout stage! In the final against Germany, you finally got a one on one, and with a soft weak shot you kicked the championship away. And still, you had the thick skin to go collect that FIFA gifted 'Golden Ball (consolation prize)'. The whole world watched you lower your head and walk past the World Cup trophy like a thief who did something wrong. At that moment, you were the perfect spokesman for 'King of Runners Up'.
2015 and 2016 Copa America, two finals in a row, what did you do? Against Chile, invisible all game. In the penalty shootout, you were the first to step up and kicked the ball straight into the stands, kicking the title away. You could not accept losing so you announced your retirement on the spot, then got scolded like a dog back home, and within a few days you came back shamelessly like nothing happened. Where is your backbone? Where is your pride? It all shattered on the grass.
2018 World Cup, you were torn apart by France's young kids, strolling all game, defending with your eyes, watching Mbappe tear through Argentina's defence like a sieve. 2019 Copa America, you played terribly and got sent off with a red card, then after the match you bit at the referee and CONMEBOL like a mad dog, saying they were corrupt. That was pure incompetent rage from someone who cannot accept losing.
Not to mention your famous scenes at club level. The shocking comeback in Rome, being toyed with like a monkey at Anfield, two years in a row getting reversed in the Champions League knockout stage. Whenever you face a headwind, you cannot even find your shadow. Hands in pockets, head down sighing, even vomiting. You do not even have the blood and guts to fight with gritted teeth!
Because you are just a deformed product fed by the Barca system, a soft boned coward whose legs go weak the moment he returns to the national team, a fake core who only bullies weak teams to pad stats and collapses in life or death matches. A person like you, no matter how many goals you score, will never make up for the cowardice in your bones. For your whole life, you can only hold onto that fake 'King of Football' dream, and in front of all those strong teams you cannot beat, keep acting out your pitiful sob story."
That is the most liberal villain of all time.
You see why I say that Ronaldo has never been insecure about the whole GOAT debate, and why I call him the most liberal villain of all time.
To him, it has always been opinion driven, and in his opinion, he has never seen anyone greater than him. You see why he never forced a club to put players on a clause to call him the GOAT, never told Nike, his brand, to invest in media propaganda to make him the GOAT, and never lobbied football to decorate awards to make him look beautiful.
A normal villain would demand loyalty. A normal villain would silence his critics. Ronaldo does the opposite. That is what makes him liberal, even in his villain era.
He even felt it was normal to have a life outside his rivalry with Messi.
And here he is, on the occasion of his TV show, Henry features, despite knowing his disdain for him. But he understood the plight of those who talk about him on Monday night. He stole their crown and destroyed their teams, and now, outside football, they have got to talk about him to feed, which is completely fine.
The only problem he has is the revisionism of his character and killing his image for public applause.
You can always feel Messi is better, as long as you can convince him with reason, but he never demands such loyalty from anyone.
And for this reason, he invites the same man to his own show. That is not insecurity. That is a man who knows who he is.
A villain who lets you hate him freely. A villain who lets you disagree with him openly. A villain who still gives you a seat at his table.
π¨ BREAKING: Manchester United have verbally agreed terms in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to become the new head coach.
Negotiations ongoing with US Federation to move forward as $10m release clause is available to get Poch.
Formal steps to follow β then here we go.
PLATEAU STATE: RECLAIMING OUR TOURISM POTENTIAL THROUGH NATIONAL UNITY, A SECURE ENVIRONMENT, AND INCLUSION
Today, Tuesday, 10th November 2026, I arrived in Jos, Plateau State, as part of our ongoing nationwide series of town hall meetings.
During our visit to Jos, we paid a courtesy call on the highly respected Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da (Dr.) Jacob Gyang Buba, CFR. We briefed him on our town hall meeting in Plateau State, which was convened to engage with our people and gain a deeper understanding of their most urgent concerns.
His Royal Majesty received us warmly, offered his prayers and wise counsel, and expressed his hopes for a successful programme. He reaffirmed that traditional rulers serve as fathers to everyone and called for peace, mutual respect, and harmonious coexistence as the next elections draw near.
Following our visit to the palace, I proceeded to Rhythm 93.7 FM Jos, where I participated in an interview programme. We discussed the challenges confronting our beloved country, Nigeria, as well as the plans Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and I have developed to address these issues decisively when elected into office.
I also visited the section of Terminus Market that was destroyed by fire several months ago. There, I spoke with business owners, traders, sellers, and buyers to learn firsthand how they were coping and rebuilding amid the prevailing economic conditions. I assured them that, under our leadership, we would work to ease the devastating economic hardship that the current administrationβs policies have inflicted on Nigerians.
At our town hall meeting, participants brought forward several pressing concerns, including the worsening security situation in Plateau State, safeguarding the integrity of the vote, youth unemployment, and access to financing for small businesses. One participant living with a disability also asked how our administration plans to support vulnerable groups and persons living with disabilities.
In response, I stressed that fulfilling our plans for Nigeria would first require us to secure the nation and unite our people behind a shared purpose. In particular, I assured the people of Plateau State that we would confront insecurity decisively and enable citizens displaced by violence who are currently residing in IDP camps to return safely to their communities.
To our brothers and sisters living with disabilities, I reaffirmed our commitment to their care, inclusion, and wellbeing. A nationβs true measure of compassion is found in the way it treats its most vulnerable citizens.
I also reiterated that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and I are committed to making substantial investments in vital areas of development, especially healthcare and education, while lifting our people out of poverty.
In conclusion, I recalled the time when Jos and Plateau State more broadly ranked among the foremost tourism destinations for Nigerians and visitors from around the world. I reaffirmed our determination to revive the stateβs tourism potential and restore it to its rightful place of prominence.
I extend my special appreciation to His Royal Majesty, the Gbong Gwom Jos, for his gracious hospitality, prayers, and valuable counsel. I also commend our dedicated party faithful in Plateau State for organising this program, as well as the people of Plateau State for their participation, warmth, and hospitality.
A New Nigeria is POssible, and Nigeria will be OK! -PO
Our sources are BREAKING it:
Manchester Unitedβs owners are looking to sell the club π£π¨
The source is extremely well-connected to the club ππ
The new owners will need to be proper billionaires ready to take United to the next level π°ππ₯
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The Golden State Valkyries players sang Cristiano Ronaldoβs iconic π¦ππ¨π¨π¨ in unison. π΅πΉπ
Flamingos star Oluebube Umejiaku proudly shows off her Golden Ball trophy after being named the best player at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. π³π¬π
One of the worst things you can do to yourself as a man abroad is to marry a Nigerian girl abroad. Itβs a case of dog chop dog.
I avoid them like a plague here. They are good for NOTHING.
"I'll support him when he is financially down." π€‘π€‘
It is your father that will be down.
How bizarre that the Ballon dβOr, which never really gave Cristiano Ronaldo all he deserves, is now romancing his retirement like this? Last I checked, Leo Messi also retired from international football not long ago. Whatβs Happening?