NANI NEWS

"The day they retire football won't be the same" - Nani sends message to critics who hit out at Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi Former Manchester United attacker Nani has shared praise for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo while speaking in a recent interview.

JULY 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nani will enter a team in 7-on-7 tournament and its roster will include Mario Balotelli

Nani will enter a team in the second edition of the seven-on-seven soccer tournament in the United States and its roster will include Mario Balotelli, his teammate on Turkey’s Adan...

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

A-League Men top goal scorers 2022-2023: Updated golden boot rankings The A-League Men golden boot race promises to a blockbuster affair with players such as Nani and Charlie Austin coming to Australia for the...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nani to Melbourne Victory: Former Manchester United star close to joining A-League Men Melbourne Victory are in discussions to sign former Manchester United star Nani in a huge boost for the A-League Men competition.

JUNE 29, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makes one tackle as sub Nani played 23 minutes during Sunday's 3-1 loss at Verona and made one tackle (won).

Impact Nani again couldn't do much to help his side with limited time in the field, subbing on for Mattia Aramu in the 67th minute. The started in two of his five appearances so far, assisting once. He will now look for more playing time when they host Sassuolo on Sunday.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts, records assist Nani logged one assist across 18 minutes during a 1-1 draw Sunday versus Empoli.

Impact Nani logged his Venezia debut less than one week after being signed. Team manager Paolo Zanetti replaced Cristian Molinaro with the 35-year-old. Less than two minutes into his Venezia debut, Nani recorded an assist by contributing a pass to David Okereke.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Orlando City SC star Nani makes big debut for Venezia ' MLSSoccer.com It took Nani no time to make a major impact in his debut with Venezia. The former Orlando City SC star winger subbed on in the 72nd minute a...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Venezia Nani has agreed to an 18-month contract with Venezia after leaving Orlando, the club announced.

Impact Nani heads back to Serie A after a short stint at Lazio in 2017/2019. He posted ten goals, seven assists, 66 shots and 44 chances in 29 appearances with Orlando City last season. He will compete with Mattia Aramu, Sofian Kiyine and Dennis Johnsen at Venezia.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Orlando after season Nani announced Friday that he will leave Orlando City at the end of the calendar year.

Impact Nani is ending a three-year stint in Orlando, where he recorded 31 goals and 18 assists in 88 appearances in all competitions. The 35-year-old isn't slowing down quite yet -- he posted 10 goals and seven assists in 2021 -- and he could still be an important veteran presence for any team that wants to sign him.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Nani took two shots and created two chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. He also made an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Nani was active against Nashville but he couldn't find a breakthrough goal on Sunday. Still, his side is on the verge of clinching a playoff spot after this result, and next weekend he faces CF Montreal, which have conceded 42 times in 32 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Nani created one chance, delivered one cross and won one tackle in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Nani had a quiet offensive outing as he failed to attempt a single shot and created one chance. The striker has now registered one goal in his last three appearances, along with producing two shots, three chances created and eight crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against New England Nani scored a goal and created two chances in Sunday's 2-2 draw against the Revolution. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Nani opened the scoring with a header on Sunday, his first goal since early August. The 34-year-old might take a backseat role for the remainder of the regular season, as playoff qualification looks to be within reach for Orlando.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots off goal Nani shot five times, all off target during Saturday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Nani put together an adventurous performance, and sent in two corners to give him a solid floor, but failed to test the keeper with his shots. The forward has plenty of upside, and if Orlando can find consistently good form he will have solid value in all formats.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench in 2-2 draw Nani produced three shots (one on target), sent three crosses (one accurate) and took three corners during the 2-2 draw with Nashville on Wednesday.

Impact Nani was fantastic off the bench. The winger not only took the majority of crosses, but he also had a few well-taken shots from outside of the box. The only issue with his eagerness was the lack of awareness for his teammates. There were a few times when Nani could have fed a teammate into the box instead of shooting and it ultimately could have been the difference-maker. Nevertheless, he remains one of the best options out of Orlando.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"I take that blame": Turner stops another Nani PK in New England win over Orlando ' MLSSoccer.com Nani has scored seven times from the penalty spot in 12 attempts in his MLS career. Of the five the Portuguese legend failed to put away, Ma...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sent off against Montreal Nani was sent off in the 35th minute of Wednesday's clash with Montreal after receiving two yellow cards.

Impact Nani was sent off for a couple of bad tackles and left early in the first half. It was a quiet performance for the forward before coming off and he will now miss Sunday's trip to Philadelphia. Tesho Akindele could see some extra time during Sunday's clash.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE