Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has expressed his concerns about potentially being stripped of the medals he won during his time at the Etihad Stadium. The comments come after an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges relating to financial breaches over a nine-year period, leaving a huge cloud of uncertainty hanging over their past successes.
Javier Zanetti has paid an emotional tribute to former international team-mate Lionel Messi ahead of his final Argentina appearance against Benin on Tuesday night. The Inter vice-president placed the talismanic playmaker alongside Diego Maradona, praising his resilience and backing Lautaro Martinez to lead the South American giants forward.
Wesley Sneijder has heaped praise on Inter striker Lautaro Martinez by comparing his passion for the club to iconic captain Javier Zanetti. The legendary Dutch midfielder also backed his former team-mate Cristian Chivu to thrive in his coaching career during a recent interview in Italy.
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