Juan Sebastian Veron comes out of retirement

Argentinian midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has insisted that 'motivation' was key for him reversing his decision to retire from football.

Veron ended his playing career last season to take up a role as Estudiantes' sporting director, but the former Inter Milan player has admitted that his 'love for football' made him crave a return to the pitch.

The 38-year-old told Radio Del Plataearlier: "I don't think that I'm in the form of 2009 when we won the Libertadores Cup, but I'm just as motivated because I love playing football."

The former Argentina international has also previously played for Manchester United and Chelsea, making a combined total of 96 appearances over three seasons in England.