"Tittle himself understood the picture’s weight. “That was the end of my dance,” he said years later. “ A whole lifetime was over.”" https://newsinteractive.post-gazett...e-of-two-frames-the-iconic-y-a-tittle-photos/
For the truly elite I don't think it ever declines to a level that they are no longer good enough to keep playing. I think Ronaldo can play another 5 years if he avoids injury, and he will still be scoring at high level. It's either the player lacks the desire to continue playing or injuries that end the careers of legends.
Don't discount the higher amount of behind the scenes work necessary for aging athletes to maintain a high level of play. Many, if not most weigh that against family & other outside interests. Ronaldo can play another 5 years because the has no other interests except his brand.
Maybe. Or is it that a major decline still leaves enough that they get by on reputation plus merch sales?
Zlatan did as well.... What Zlatan did by coming here was get that gig on TV he has now. Lewy needs to consider life after football and the entertainment aspect of talking head/commercials/shoes etc is better here because it just is. Saudi is a big time one time cash grab. It's not sustainable over the long haul which is why MLS is a smart move for "the brand".
Lots more future commercial potential in Chicago for Lewy, also more importantly, for his wife (“ happy wife= happy life”)
This is potentially more of a factor than anyone without knowledge of the Lake Michigan sailing ‘scene’…the Mac race is ‘during the offseason’
Another reason RL had to pop back to Barcelona. Chery Master Pakistan Celebrates Robert Lewandowski’s Appointment as Chery Brand Global Ambassador - Biz Today https://share.google/AtWYoT7g5gCemHtgs Now that that's outta the way...
I'll be super curious so do we think he does announce on Thursday? If so, shoutout to the journalist or article that said he would announce then haha.
I remember the post but not who or where. I dissed that post. I will happily eat crow (cooked properly) if a Thursday announcement of done deal occurs.
OnTapSports has a brief update on Franco recovery progress. My interpretation is that he is roughly on schedule but likely will not be fully recovered by second half restart date.
Some may be tired of the Messi 'gushing'...the Algerian coach's comments are more metered than the majority of the pundits, but just as appreciative. Tomense un momento para leer la declaración del DT de Argelia, rendido a los pies de Messi, pero con conceptos que no suelen escucharse.🗣️ Vladimir Petković:“Llegamos a este partido con un plan, con disciplina y con convicción... pero a veces el fútbol te pone enfrente a un… pic.twitter.com/aYeemLXna0— Messi out of Context (@OutMessi_) June 17, 2026
Meant to put it in the WC thread....feel free to move it Here's something to make up for it "I don't only play for myself...it's about everyone in South Africa" 🇿🇦Watch Mbekezeli Mbokazi's episode of Breakaway pres. by @ATT: https://t.co/GPRb5EGvLr pic.twitter.com/3uxMaMg9Bl— Major League Soccer (@MLS) June 17, 2026
"Franco posted last week on his Instagram that he is going to be in a more aggressive step of his rehab process when the team returns from the World Cup break, though that does not appear to mean he will be ready to play for at least another month. "
then there's this shameless Lewandowski pic.twitter.com/AgKq8dymCR— RyuseiShidou (@RShidou40332) June 17, 2026