da betano casino： Luis Nani looking forward to taking on Sergio Aguero again in TST 2024 as their teams meet in group stage
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TST 2024 matches start this weekNani reveals excitement to play againHopes to 'put on show' vs Aguero's teamWHAT HAPPENED?
Luis Nani, the former Manchester United star who formed the Nani SCsquad playing in TST 2024, spoke at The Soccer Tournament's media day on Monday.
The 37-year-old revealed that he is excited to begin his journey in the tournament this year, and that he's excited to 'have fun again" on the pitch with a collection of handpicked teammates.
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The Soccer Tournament is dubbed the 7v7 World Championships, and it features 48 teams across the men's field in a World Cup-style group stage and knockout round format. Joining Nani on his squad is former U.S. international Dom Dwyer and famed Futsal legend Ricardinho.
Aguero, meanwhile, has come out of retirement to take the pitch again for Aguero Teamin TST 2024. Alongside him will be former Arsenal forward Alexander Del Castillo and many longtime friends and players from Argentina.
WHAT NANI SAID
Speaking exclusively to GOAL, the former Portugal international detailed his club's preparation.
"I'm so excited (to be playing), we’ve been prepping with our teammates so we are starting to get to know each other, understand everyone's style of playing," he said. "We’ve been preparing and are excited to be here.
"This is our first tournament, and we know it’s a beautiful tournament We have players who have played futsal, 7v7, some who have played 11-a-side.. We are trying to put it all together. Its not easy, but the main thing is to have fun – it’s nothing to have pressure or to show something to anyone, it’s just to have fun, make people happy and enjoy the football."
Ahead of a highly-anticipated group stage match against Aguero, the winger said he hopes they can both "put on a show" for the supporters.
"It’s always good to create excitement for people who will watch the game," he said, "but I believe in the head of a lot of Man City and Man United fans, they want to see that – so I hope both teams can perform well on that day and put a show on the field. If we enjoy, we’ve already won the tournament."
TSTWHAT NEXT FOR NANI & AGUERO AT TST?
The two sides clash in the final group stage game on Thursday (6 pm ET on ESPN+ and ESPNU). Nani SC opens their TST journey vs La Mexicana Express on Wednesday at 11:45 am ET, and follows it up with an another match at 8:45 pm ET. Both of those matches will be streamed LIVE here.