Daily Digest: Cristiano Ronaldo ready to seize new challenge at Juventus

Sport360 staff 08:28 17/07/2018
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    TOP STORY

    Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he is as ambitious as ever after joining Juventus from Real Madrid.

    The 33-year-old Portugal skipper was unveiled as the Italian club’s £99.2million signing on Monday evening after completing a medical earlier in the day.

    Ronaldo, who has signed a four-year deal, was greeted by ecstatic fans on “CR7 Day” in Turin, and he was quick to assure them that his hunger for success remains undimmed.

    He told a press conference: “I’m looking forward to playing. I’m very motivated, concentrated and focused on that.

    “I am very ambitious and I like challenges. I don’t like to stay in my comfort zone, I like to seize new challenges.

    “After the experiences in Manchester and in Madrid, I’d like to make my mark on the history of Juventus.”

    FOOTBALL

    The World Cup-winning French team returned home to a heroes welcome last night as thousands packed the Champs Elysees for their victory parade ahead of the presidential reception.

    Elsewhere, Maurizio Sarri has vowed to bring enjoyment back for Chelsea after being appointed Antonio Conte’s successor as head coach.

    The former Napoli coach hopes to win trophies with the Blues, but acknowledges the calibre of opposing managers in the Premier League makes that a challenge.

    CRICKET

    After an action-packed two ODIs so far, all eyes will be on the decider when England and India clash at Headingley today (14:30 start).

    The visitors took the upper hand in the three-match series with a scintillating eight-wicket win in the opening ODI at Trent Bridge before England came roaring back with a 86-victory at Lord’s. .

    With all to play for in Leeds, read our talking points ahead of the clash.

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