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“Playing with Ronaldo Is the Proudest Moment of My Career” – Dalot Says
Portuguese footballer Diogo Dalot has shared how he found out about Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational return to Manchester United. Dalot, who considers Ronaldo his hero, revealed that playing alongside the legendary forward remains the proudest achievement of his career.
Dalot and Ronaldo were teammates at Manchester United for a season and a half, starting in the summer of 2021 when Ronaldo made his highly anticipated comeback to Old Trafford.
This marked his second spell with the club, after initially making a name for himself there between 2003 and 2009 before moving to Real Madrid.
Recalling how he learned of Ronaldo’s return, Dalot, now 25, said the news came directly from the man himself.
“We spoke during national team duties, and he told me he was coming back to Manchester United. He was excited about it,” Dalot said.
He added that he had first met Ronaldo during the 2020 UEFA European Championship and, by coincidence, they became club teammates just two months later.
Reflecting on the experience of sharing the pitch with one of football’s all-time greats, Dalot described it as both surreal and inspiring.
“It’s a bit intimidating at first because you don’t want to risk being disappointed when you meet your idols,” he admitted.
“But with Ronaldo, it was the opposite. He exceeded my expectations.
He’s not only an incredible footballer but also a fantastic human being.”
Dalot went on to emphasize how much the experience meant to him.
“To me, playing alongside Ronaldo is probably the highlight of my career so far. It’s something I’ll always cherish.”
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has chosen to leave Andre Onana out of the squad heading to face Newcastle in Sunday’s Premier League clash.
The decision comes just days after Onana’s costly mistake in their 2-2 Europa League draw against Lyon, where he let in a stoppage-time equaliser. Amorim has opted to give his first-choice keeper a breather, allowing him to reset mentally after recent struggles.
Stepping up in his place is Altay Bayindir, who’s now set to make his Premier League debut at St James’ Park. The Turkish shot-stopper will be looking to impress, with the return leg against Lyon at Old Trafford just around the corner. If he performs well, there’s a chance he might hold on to the gloves a little longer.
Though Amorim publicly backed Onana after the Lyon game, his decision to rest him this weekend suggests a need to ease the pressure. With United currently 13th and just seven games left, every decision counts as they push for a stronger finish.
Frank Onyeka remains hopeful about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite their struggles in the qualifiers so far.
With just one win, four draws, and one loss in their six matches, the Eagles are currently sitting in fourth place in Group C, trailing leaders South Africa by six points.
However, Onyeka believes there’s still a chance for the team to turn things around. “I know the situation is tough, but we still have a shot. If we win our next four games, we can make it,” the Augsburg midfielder said in an interview with Oma Sports.
Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign resumes in September, with crucial matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on the horizon.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on Bukayo Saka, calling him a grounded and dedicated player who truly loves the club.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford, Arteta said, “Saka is incredibly humble, down-to-earth, and fully committed to Arsenal. His connection with the club and everyone around it runs deep.”
Arteta also shared how happy he is about Saka’s desire to keep pushing for success with the team. “It’s great to know he wants to stay here and win with us,” he added.
The 22-year-old winger has been in top form this season. After recently coming back from an injury, Saka made a strong statement with his performance in Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid, showing once again why he’s such a key player for the Gunners.
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