Former Real Madrid and Colombia midfielder Freddy Rincon has died at the age of 55 after being involved in a car crash.

His vehicle collided with a bus in the city of Cali on Monday.

Rincon won 84 caps for Colombia between 1990 and 2001, appearing in three World Cups. He is part of the country’s ‘Golden Generation’ alongside the likes of Carlos Valderrama and Faustino Asprilla.

In the 1990 edition, Colombia’s first World Cup for 28 years, his late goal against West Germany took his country to the knockout stages for the first time in their history.

He is also the first Colombian to play for Real Madrid. He made 21 appearances for the club between 1995 and 1997, playing under Jorge Valdano and Fabio Capello.

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How was your night? If you’re a Liverpool fan – entertaining. If you’re a Manchester City fan – tense up.

We’ll follow all the fallout from the Champions League, and preview tonight’s Europa League and European Conference League matches.

The captain of the Koke club was not bothered.

Liverpool and Manchester City are through, which means we know the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Who wins??

Iain Macintosh and friends are ready to give you your dose of FM content.

For your latest Manchester United fix in audio form, the Talk of the Devils crew has got you covered.

It’s all on the latest 1874 podcast.

Now that Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Erik ten Hag to be their next manager, attention is turning to the playing squad and the rebuilding needed.

Can it be done in the next three transfer windows?

Granit Xhaka said he was close to leaving Arsenal after experiencing “pure hatred” and “disrespect” from the club’s supporters.

In October 2019, the then captain was booed by supporters during the 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. He tore off his shirt and stormed the tunnel.

The 29-year-old captain was removed from the captaincy by Unai Emery, and replaced by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who himself was removed from the captaincy in December 2021.

He said Player Stand: “I’m done with Arsenal. Done. There are contracts on the table from other clubs, and all I have to do is sign.”

Recalling the incident, he explains: “When I close my eyes now, I can still see their faces. I can see their anger. It’s not that they don’t like me. No, it’s different.

“This is hate. Pure hate. I’m really not exaggerating this. ”

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Stephen Pagliuca, co-owner of the Boston Celtics basketball team, said NBA chairman Larry Tanenbaum had joined his bid to buy Chelsea – while John Terry’s True Blues Consortium had backed him.

In a statement published on Wednesday, Pagliuca said Tanenbaum, owner of Canadian firm Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), had become a ‘co-management partner’ of the offering.

MLSE has the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL, the Toronto Raptors of the NBA and Toronto FC of Major League Soccer.

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Of the four candidates who appear to be running for the Manchester United job – Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino, Luis Enrique and Julen Lopetegui – United have chosen the boldest option.

Why? Well, that might be the biggest risk, given the Ten Hag’s lack of experience in the premier league, but his appointment might also offer the biggest reward, given the slick and fluid football that Ajax have shown under the Ten Hags, especially when they reached the Champions League. semifinals of 2019.

Others are used to managing big players in the big leagues. Ten Hag carried more question marks.

To answer one question – how can they play – Athletics Michael Cox has seen the Ajax style. Read more below.