Common questions 

How do you pronounce Ajax FC?

Joe Ford

How do you pronounce Ajax FC?

Pronouncing it “Ay-jax Amsterdam” The famous Dutch team takes its name from Ajax, the Greek mythological hero who appears in Homer’s The Iliad. His name is pronounced with a “j” as soft as Johan Cruijff’s first touch, so it’s more like “eye-ax.” You wouldn’t want to upset Homer, so start pronouncing it correctly.

Why is Juventus Old Lady?

The “old” part of the nickname is a pun on Juventus which means “youth” in Latin. It was derived from the age of the Juventus star players towards the middle of the 1930s. The “lady” part of the nickname is how fans of the club affectionately referred to it before the 1930s.

How old is C Ronaldo now?

36 years (5 February 1985)

What happened to Ronaldo Nazario?

Ronaldo suffered two serious knee injuries that saw him stay two years on the sidelines. In November 1999, Ronaldo was forced off with the first of his serious injuries. It took him five months to return to action. But he collapsed in a heap as he suffered one of the most horrific knee injuries football has ever seen.

Who was Ronaldo’s first girlfriend?

Jordana Jardel

Is Messi going to retire?

Messi will retire at Barcelona, despite Inter interest – president Bartomeu. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has said he is convinced that Lionel Messi will retire at the club in “three or four years.” Messi, 33, is tied to the La Liga giants until June 2021 and has yet to sign a contract extension.

Will Messi play in the 2022 World Cup?

By the time the 2022 World Cup in Qatar rolls around, Ronaldo will be 37 and Messi will be 35. If Ronaldo and Messi were to appear at the 2022 World Cup, it would be safe to say that it would be their final appearance at an international tournament.

Will Ronaldo play in the 2022 World Cup?

The 2022 edition will only be the second time the FIFA World Cup will be held in Asia. Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be 37 and Argentine sensation Lionel Messi will be 35 when the tournament kicks off on November 21, 2022.

Who is the greatest footballer in the world?

The 50 greatest footballers of all time

  • Zinedine Zidane.
  • Franz Beckenbauer.
  • Alfredo Di Stefano.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • Johan Cruyff.
  • Pele.
  • Lionel Messi. Messi is the top scorer in La Liga history, for the Argentine national team and for Barcelona.
  • Diego Maradona. Maradona made his debut for Argentinos Juniors 10 days before his 16th birthday.