Angel Di Maria admitted he is contemplating his immediate playing future following Rosario Central's heartbreaking Copa Libertadores elimination against Brazilian giants Corinthians. The 38-year-old winger returned to his boyhood club with ambitions of continental glory, but the latest setback has left him questioning the next chapter of his career.
Memphis Depay has sent a clear message to the Corinthians hierarchy regarding his future as his current deal approaches its expiration. The former Manchester United and Barcelona forward has expression a deep affection for the Brazilian giants but admitted that finalising a new agreement is not a straightforward process.
Jesse Lingard delivered a standout performance for Corinthians in the gruelling conditions of the Copa Libertadores, earning special praise from his manager Fernando Diniz in the process. The former Manchester United star completed his first full 90 minutes since joining the Alvinegro, proving his fitness at over 2,600 metres above sea level against Independiente Santa Fe.
Flamengo have shockingly sacked head coach Filipe Luis despite the club icon leading his side to a staggering 8-0 victory over Madureira just hours earlier. While the optics of firing a manager following an 11-0 aggregate semi-final triumph seemed inexplicable to outsiders, sensational new details have emerged suggesting a deep-seated betrayal behind the scenes. It has been revealed that a breakdown in trust occurred after the club hierarchy discovered Luis had been engaging in clandestine talks with the ownership group of his former club, Chelsea.
