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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 • 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

Takes two shots in loss Nani took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Friday's 3-0 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Nani was active in attack on Friday but Atlanta was able to keep him off the score sheet as they secured a comfortable victory. On Wednesday, Nani faces Montreal, which have conceded 27 goals in 22 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Columbus Nani assisted one goal from his only chance created, took two shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross and made one clearance in Saturday's 3-2 win over Columbus.

Impact Nani assisted Daryl Dike's opener in the 26th minute to help them earn the home win. That was his seventh assist in the season, to go with nine goals. The forward will look to keep things rolling when they visit Atlanta on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amazing finish to the All-Star Skills Challenge as Nani's last kick wins it ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Comes off injured against Chicago Nani was subbed out of Saturday's victory against the Fire in the 29th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Nani has been in and out of the lineup this past month dealing with a few injuries, which to some won't come as much surprise when talking about a 34-year-old veteran who's logged as many miles throughout his career as Nani has. It is unclear whether this latest setback will force him to miss additional game time.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts vs. Chicago Nani is in the starting XI for Saturday's showdown with Chicago Fire.

Impact Nani is back in the starting XI following a lengthy time out with a lower body injury. The forward is one of the best in the league at his position and could help light a fire for Orlando moving forward. Chicago is a weak first opponent to get back into match sharpness against.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Saturday Nani (lower body) is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Chicago, according to The Mane Land.

Impact Nani missed Wednesday's draw with Nashville and will look to get back into the team at home. Even with a couple of games taken off over the last month, Nani has still scored three goals and provided three assists in his last five appearances. Should he miss this game, Tesho Akindele could get another start at striker.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Nani is listed as questionable with a "lower body injury" for Wednesday's trip to Nashville SC, according to Ben Wright of Broadway Sports.

Impact Nani has scored nine times and provided six assists in 15 games this season, so his absence would be a major loss for his team. Fortunately, Daryl Dike doesn't appear on the injury report and Chris Mueller has played well in recent games, so there are options to absorb some of Nani's production should he miss this game.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Nani scored one goal on his only shot and created one chance from five crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati.

Impact Nani was given a rest from starting but still made the difference as he put away the equalizing goal. He's now scored twice and added two assists over his last three matches, a streak that he'll hope to continue in the next game at Nashville, which have conceded the fewest goals in the league to forwards.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nani's goal extends FC Cincinnati's winless streak to eight in a 1-1 draw vs. Orlando City SC

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Fox Sports

Orlando City ties FC Cincinnati 1-1 on Nani's goal

Nani scored to help Orlando City tie Cincinnati 1-1

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Nani's goal extends FC Cincinnati's winless streak to eight in a 1-1 draw vs. Orlando City SC

Orlando City ties FC Cincinnati 1-1 on Nani's goal