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Taipei (Taiwan), Oct 6 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Ritchie Tongo). The incursions of Chinese aircraft into the Taiwanese Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in recent days have caused relations between Taipei and Beijing to go through "their worst moment" in the last four decades, according to the authorities of the island.FOOTAGE OF STREETS AND TAIWAN FLAGS, IN TAIPEI.
Barcelona, Oct 5 (EFE).- The Spanish international pivot Pau Gasol announced this Tuesday, at the age of 41 and after 21 active seasons, his retirement from professional basketball, a moment for which he had been preparing for "years" and which comes after playing one last season with Barça and one of the Olympic Games for the national team because he wanted to end his career "playing and enjoying himself."FOOTAGE AND SOUNDBITES FROM GASOL'S PRESS CONFERENCETRANSLATIONGasol began by remembering several of the coaches he has had -some present in the room- since he started playing basketball, such as Juan José Campos, Joan Montes, Quim Costa, Aíto García Reneses, Phil Jackson or Gregg Popovich.Also from the physical trainer Pepe Casal - "he helped me when I was a kid and had to give a physical change to be able to play against men", he recalled - and from Joaquín Juan, his physical trainer and personal physiotherapist: "We have been working together for 17 years. Joaquín, if I have been able to continue my career, it has been because of your involvement ".He also had a special mention for his brother Marc: "We started playing as children and in my heart there will be a very special place for you." And, for its port, for its partner in a thousand battles, Juan Carlos Navarro. "Not only for inspiring me as a player, but also for teaching me the meaning of friendship," he reflected.But when Pau really broke down was when he remembered his friend Kobe Bryant, his teammate in the Lakers who died in a tragic plane crash."I would very much like Kobe to be here, but sometimes life is this unfair. He taught me to be a better leader, a better competitor. He taught me what it really meant to be a winner and I have always considered him a big brother." he said about Bryant in a cracking voice.The best Spanish basketball players of all time used English to refer to his wife: "Thank you, Cat, for being my partner, my best friend and the wife of our precious daughter." And Catalan to remember his parents. "I can never thank you enough for what you have done for me," he told them before getting excited again.In any case, Pau Gasol said he felt "grateful and lucky" for having had "such a long career" and assured that, contrary to what happens to many elite athletes, he does not feel dizzy at the withdrawal.
Barcelona, Oct 5 (EFE) .- Pau Gasol announced on Tuesday his retirement from professional basketball at the age of 41 and after 21 active seasons, ending a successful career in which, among other achievements, the two rings stand out. of the NBA won with the Angels Lakers and the World Cup and the two Olympic runner-ups that he won with the Spanish team.FOOTAGE AND SUNDBITES OF PAU GASOLTRANSLATIONwant to be remembered as someone who has enjoyed, has given everything, has tried to do his best, has given himself thoroughly, and in the end it is not bad, playing until 41 is very good, I am very happy and happy to do it , grateful for the career I have had and for having so much support and affection
Barcelona, Oct 5 (EFE) .- Pau Gasol announced on Tuesday his retirement from professional basketball at the age of 41 and after 21 active seasons, ending a successful career in which, among other achievements, the two rings stand out. of the NBA won with the Angels Lakers and the World Cup and the two Olympic runner-ups that he won with the Spanish team.FOOTAGE OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE BY PAU GASOLTRANSLATIONToday I am here to communicate what you already anticipated, I am going to retire, it is a difficult decision after many years, a thoughtful decision, you have to change gears, and know how to enjoy yourself, I wanted to end up playing and enjoying, not stopping due to an injury, with crutches and operations. Thank you for making it possible, winning Spanish League with Barsa and playing Olympic games, it has been very special
Madrid, Oct 5 (EFE/EPA).- The Los Angeles Lakers plan on retiring Pau Gasol's number 16 jersey, American outlets reported just minutes after the Spaniard announced his retirement from the game of basketball.FOOTAGE FROM FEBRUARY 2018, WHEN KOBE BRYANT PREDICTED THAT THE LAKERS WOULD RETIRE GASOL'S JERSEY, IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
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