On the latest episode of the International News Desk, former Mamelodi Sundowns 'keeper Sean Roberts speaks with Soccer Laduma international news correspondent Kurt Buckerfield about Lionel Messi's possible return to Barcelona, Cristiano Ronaldo's "inappropriate gesture", and the disastrous European effort by Manchester United. The gents also break down the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and discuss who this year's UCL winner could be! Only on the #SLPodcast!
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Ronaldo has never been shy of intimidating fans, coaches, or even colleagues, but it would appear that his recent antics have got him in hot water. After Al Nassr lost to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on Tuesday, opposition fans chanted Lionel Messi's name as the Portuguese superstar was leaving the field. Seemingly in response, CR7 was seen grabbing his genitals in what would at first glance appear an action directed at the fans. Many have since called for Ronaldo to be deported from Saudi Arabia, and a top lawyer has filed a complaint. Al Nassr was very quick in suggesting that Ronaldo was dealing with an injury in a sensitive area, which is why he was caught clutching his groin area.
Rumour has it that Messi has provisionally reinstated his kids in a school in Barcelona, amid a possible return to the Catalan giants. Messi's contract with Paris Saint-Germain is coming to an end in June and Barcelona are publicly expressing their interest. LaLiga president Javier Tebas has explained that should Barca manage to sort out their financial situation and fix their books, Messi's return will be possible. The issue the Blaugrana face is that they may have to get rid of some young, generational talents to "make way" for a 35-year-old player. We all agree that Messi is one of the greatest of all time, but plans for the future need to be made. At the same time, though, this move would bring the masses back to Barcelona with an unmatched level of excitement.
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