Thursday, July 17, 2008

Del Bosque: Let's keep the style


The new national team football, Vicente del Bosque, was introduced at the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) the last quarter past one this morning. The coach said to feel 'an absolute provilegiado' by his new position and called for "maintaining the style that has been so far '.



Del Bosque appeared in the press room next to the president of the Federation, Angel Maria Villar and sports director Fernando Hierro. After some introductory remarks, Villar described the salmantino of "acquaintance of football": "He's able and we are confident that it will do well. And I will not say more," he said.



It was then the turn for Forest, who in his first words as selector said feel "aware" of responsibilities and acquired an "absolute priority" for taking the controls of the national team.



"We are one of the best moments of Spanish football. This has much to do the former selector, Luis Aragones. I have clear objectives that are followed by the classification for the World Cup, which begins now and the Confederations Cup in June next year, "he said.



Del Bosque wanted to make it clear at all times respecting the fact by Luis and the group of Euro champion, and opted for "maintaining the style that has been so far, but besides the style must be maintained above all that cohesion and sense of group that has come to the Spanish society, "he said.



"Spain has managed to win. And also how important it has won and what has permeated this feeling in people. This is important because we keep it in a positive moment," continued the new selector.



The salmantino announced two important elements, "the motivation and work" as early challenges was to mark the upcoming calls, as well as seeking to "maintain good relations with people of the Federation, the media and of course, the players ".


'Potentially, Raul and Guti are eligible players'



Following the intervention of Del Bosque was the turn for photographs and subsequent questions from the media. While a cloud of journalists forcejeaba to make the best snapshot of the handshake between president and selector, Iron and own Villar trying get out of your way at all costs.



The first questions were, as could not be otherwise, Raul and Guti, two fixed for Forest in his career at Real Madrid. "I know that in football there are always controversial and I have to live with that," he warned the technician, who however could not dodge the issues in reference to'7 'white.



"I still have not repaired in that sort of thing, but Raul and Guti are players who potentially can come to your selection." Was called, therefore, a stage in which the technician did not want to permanently close the door to the two Madrid players.



However, Forest wanted to warn that seek to "be fair" on the choice of players. "I do not have much experience as a coach, but I grew up in a club since 17 years and I do not think it is something bad. But I will not be prone to this club. I am a person full," he said.



Lastly, del Bosque revealed that "has not spoken with Luis" because "we belong to different generations, but we have always had a phenomenal deal," and also wanted to make clear that, while respecting what is, try "give a personal touch" selection. "All players start with the same options, but there is a history that can not be erased," he concluded.(elmundo)

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Prediction Score Indonesian Super League (ISL) 18-20 July 2008

Jumat, 18 Juli 2008


Sriwijaya FC vs Persiwa 3-1


Pelita Jaya vs PKT 2-1


Persita vs Persik 1-1



Sabtu, 19 Juli 2008


PSM vs Deltras 2-0


Persijap vs Arema 0-1




Minggu, 20 Juli 2008


PSIS vs Persiba 2-1


Persitara vs Persela 0-1


PSMS vs Persipura 1-1


Persib vs Persija 2-1



Prediction by Ade Adran Syahlan


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Hleb complete move to Barcelona


Alexander Hleb has fulfilled its commitment to £ 11.8m move to Barcelona from Arsenal. The 27-year-old Belarus midfielder had a doctor in the Spanish city on Wednesday and he described his move to the giant of the League as "a dream". "I like this team," said Hleb. "I will give my best and I want to win everything with the club.



Hleb arrived at Camp Nou on the day that Brazil star Ronaldinho was in Milan with a doctor as he prepared to leave the Spanish side. Hleb had been linked with Inter Milan, Barcelona, but have won the race to sign him.



Arsenal have also lost to AC Milan Mathieu Flamini and Gilberto Silva is preparing to sign for Panathinaikos. Hleb departure from Emirates Stadium seemed likely over the summer after the player admitted he was "mentally tired" of the combination of living in London and play at the highest level of football.



He joined Arsenal in 2005 after the Bundesliga club Stuttgart paid £ 11.2m set for their services. Hleb Barcelona becomes the fifth summer signing following the arrivals of Seydou Keita, Gerard Pique, Martin Caceres and Daniel Alves.(bbc)

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Barca-Real Madrid: December 14


The parties Deportivo de La Coruna-Real Madrid-Numancia and FC Barcelona will be the highlights of the first day of the Primera Division this season-which will be called BBVA-League after the draw of the calendar held during the General Assembly of the Royal Spanish Federation of Football (RFEF) in Las Rozas.



Thus, Real Madrid, current champion of the League, will begin defense of its title the weekend of August 31 in an interesting duel with Deportivo de La Coruna at the Riazor stadium, while the competition will conclude on 31 may.



Of the newly promoted, Numancia is the most complicated will be the start of the competition because it will premiere at the elite to FC Barcelona, and then visiting Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu and continue to Villarreal.



While the visit will yield Malaga in the premiere of a new First athlete to Calderon in Madrid and Sporting de Gijon receive at Getafe on the first day of the competition.



The first classic, Barcelona-Real Madrid will be the December 14 (day 15th), will return on May 3. The athletes Madrid-Real Madrid will be the October 19 at the Vicente Calderon, returning on March 8.
BBVA first league games. August 31.



Athletic de Bilbao - Almeria.
Osasuna - Villarreal.
Deportivo de La Coruna - Real Madrid.
Numancia - FC Barcelona.
Racing - Seville.
Sporting - Getafe.
Betis - Recreativo de Huelva.
Espanyol - Valladolid.
Athletes Madrid - Malaga.
Valencia - Mallorca.
The dates of course football



The first and second division Spanish football 2008-09 will launched next August 31, to conclude on May 31 and June 21 respectively, as approved on Wednesday during the Assembly of the Spanish Football Federation ( RFEF).



The timing of a season 2008-09, retouched by the presence of selection in the Confederations Cup (14-28 June), envisaged in the championship garter belts a standstill winter with the final game of 2008 on December 21 and the first 2009 on 4 January.



Also, in the First Division on Wednesday workshops be held twice: on September 24 and April 22.



The presence of the Spanish team, as champion of Europe, in the Confederation Cup, will make the final of the Copa del Rey is the dispute on May 13.



The double grief of the Spanish Super Cup, with the confrontation between the champion garter belts (Real Madrid) and Cooperation (Valencia), will be played next August 17 (Mestalla stadium) and August 24 (Stadium).



The schedule, of course, takes into account the international matches of the Spanish team, facing friendly and above all the qualifying round for the final phase of World Cup South Africa 2010. Thus, Spain's new selector Vicente del Bosque, substitute Luis Aragones, will face its first game of the season on August 20, with a friendly lands in Denmark.



Then, as with the ranking at stake, given to Bosnia (September 6, in Murcia) and Armenia (September 10, in Albacete); visit to Estonia (October 11) and Belgium (October 15) and will double with grief Turkey (March 28, 2009 at home; April 1, 2009 in Turkish lands).



Amid the national combined will have two other friendlies (November 19, 2008 and February 11, 2009), and before going to the Confederations Cup is expected to play two more (6 and June 10, 2009).(elmundo)

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Mourinho, Lampard: Frankly, we need a midfielder


The Inter Milan, which was submitted officially on Wednesday, still need a midfielder for fronted the season. Mourinho, the new coach, left the "door open" for the arrival of Frank Lampard.



Mourinho, who won two 'Premier League' at Chelsea alongside Lampard, has tried recruiting midfielder, but the English club refuses to sell.



According to several Italian media, Lampard is undecided, although his former technician was willing to wait: "The period of signings is open until August 31, and we need a midfielder. Lampard is at Chelsea, but I have worked very well with him , "Said Mourinho. The Portuguese coach praised the player with whom he has very good relationship: "I have worked with Frank for three and a half years, and we have a relationship unforgettable. But at the moment, I respect the players and their clubs."



Mourinho, who left Chelsea last September, took over Inter in June, after the dismissal of Roberto Mancini. The Portuguese coach has also been concerned by his compatriot Ricardo Quaresma, auqnue, before making signings, needs to lighten the template. "I like Quaresma, but he is in the Oporto. Anyway, we need to trim the workforce. I want to work with a maximum of 22 players, plus goalkeepers," said Mourinho.(elmundo)

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Ronaldinho: I wish that everyone have fun


Nothing more landing at Malpensa airport to pass the medical examination and sign his new contract as a Milan player, Ronaldinho said that is "happy" with the signing and wished that "all the followers of the club have fun."



Speaking to Channel team Lombard, 'Milan Channel', Ronaldinho said he had "greatly desired" to reach the club: "They have so many things happened. Finally I am 'rossonero'."



The Brazilian is very happy to coincide with some compatriots, as Duck and Kaká, at its new destination: "It is pleasing to see so many champions and many Brazilians wearing the shirt of Milan. I am happy for all, I want to see me and the other Brazilians and the other fellow, "he said.



Ronaldinho arrived at the sports facilities' rossoneras' to pass the medical examination escorted by two police cars that had to move to open his vehicle among thousands of supporters who were waiting to welcome him to the club.




The striker will soon become the team's routine, but remain alongside their new colleagues shortly, since it will join the Brazilian team that will participate in the Olympic Games in Beijing, as confirmed Adriano Galliani, vice president of the club. "We respect the effort you put there go to Milan. We let go to the Games," said the manager, who clarified that if the team had been in for some more time, "had not ido."



The Brazilian will be presented on Thursday or Friday as a new player Milan after two years of rumors, contacts and a long and difficult negotiation with Barcelona. Both clubs reached the agreement last night for the transfer of 25 million euros.



Galliani, who was personally in charge of negotiating with the club, defended his new pupil into allegations of overweight: "It's slim and fit. In addition, many are eager to demonstrate their ability."



The leader explained how they had developed the negotiations and acknowledged that there was a time when we believed that the signing was not closed: "Ronaldinho has renounced much money is being trained and would be much more harmful for him than for us to come here to No train, "added Galliani, who explained that after the arrival of Ronaldinho the club will not make more signings.



Meanwhile, the club president, Silvio Berlusconi, said during a meeting with European parliamentarians from his party, Forza Italia, the signing is a way to match "the incredible love of followers by the team." "I've spent a lot, but the fact of our supporters. Has worthwhile."
The 'Christmas tree' for Ancelotti



The coach of Milan, Carlo Ancelotti, also expressed his happiness for the arrival of Brazilian and explained that the alignment based team for next season will be to "Christmas tree, with two half points and an attacker."



The coach assured that aims at re-count on the good times of Ronaldinho: "We want to give the conditions for a return to be the best in the world in Milan. You will find the ideal environment for rescued. Tena is a fascinating stimulus," he told the 'Milan Channel'.



One of the most excited with the novelty is another Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato, who did not hesitate to say: "I do not see when playing with Ronnie." The couple may do so even before his companions since the two are part of the selection 'verdemarela' which will play the Games.



Barcelona has been marked as a challenge that the Brazilian was dismissed multitudinous at Camp Nou and receiving the final recognition of the fans ass. At first, he had discussed the date of the conclusion of the Joan Gamper summer tournament, scheduled for August 16. However, in those moments, Ronaldinho will be with his selection in Beijing.(elmundo)

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Chelsea surveillance Robinho


Chelsea is interested in signing Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Robinho - but have not offered £ 48m in an attempt to bring to Stamford Bridge. BBC Sport understands the 24-year-old is on the list of targets drawn up by Chelsea's new manager, Robinho's compatriot Luiz Felipe Scolari.



Chelsea have not done so, as stated by sources at the Bernabeu, made an offer of £ 48m. Robinho is unhappy that Real have tried to use him in their bid to sign Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.



Scolari is now working as far as new faces ahead of his first campaign Premier League and Robinho se cree que stands ready to work with former Brazil coach. Robinho said: "It would be a dream for me to work with Luiz Felipe Scolari, who is one of the best coaches in the world.



"I have always spoken highly of him and he has always spoken well of me, long before he was at Chelsea. In 2003, when I was unknown in Europe, he called me to play in a game nonprofit. It was but short enough for me to see his style and character. "



And Robinho's agent Wagner Ribeiro, it was reported in Spain to say: "Madrid have not worth as he deserves and I do not like the fact that it was incorporating the Ronaldo deal. Money is not the problem for us now.



"What matters is for Robinho to leave the club and play at Chelsea Scolari."



Real, however, are reluctant to sanction any to deal with Robinho while abandoning its attempt to achieve end-to Portugal Ronaldo in Spain remains the balance - and this could still cool the interest of Chelsea.(bbc)

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Barcelona transferred Ronaldinho to Milan


After a marathon day of negotiations, Barcelona has closed the transfer of Ronaldinho to Milan for 25 million euros (21 as a fixed part and five depending on the objectives). The Brazilian striker chips for three seasons.



Nothing more closed the agreement, the president of Barcelona, Joan Laporta, confirmed that the Brazilian striker will move to the capital on Wednesday Lombard to pass the medical examination and initial his new contract.



Ronaldinho imposed their wishes on the economic interests of the club, which was on the table an offer from Manchester City for 32 million euros. While his brother and agent, Roberto de Assis, also had to renounce their party on the cake: 15% of the percentage of the transfer.



Neither the agreement benefits the player's pocket, as the English club offered 12 million annually in Milan and charged three and a half million net, plus incentives. However, the Italian team's sporting project, which will coincide with their fellow Duck and Kaká, sedujo the Brazilian long.



Joan Laporta and Adriano Galliani implemented the final agreement on Tuesday night at the offices of the Camp Nou, after that first meeting between the two at noon, the club club had rejected an offer lower Italians.



"Ronaldinho is going with all honors," he said after meeting the president of Barcelona. And Txiki Beguiristain acknowledged that the player chose their destiny: "The players always want to play where. I no longer had his head in it for the team next year, so I hope that all players who have left the team in recent times leave with the feeling of joy at what has been achieved here. "



Ronaldinho was the big signing of the board of Laporta in 2003, when fichó from Paris Saint Germain for about 30 million. In his five years as a club, became the leader of that team, led by Frank Rijkaard, won two Leagues, a Champions League and two Spanish Supercups. But the last two years without titles have motivated the renovation project.(elmundo)

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Barca hopes to Ronaldinho decision


Ronaldinho is expected to decide its future in the next 72 hours after the talks with Barcelona. Manchester City appear favourites to sign him from the whole Camp Nou after reporting a £ 25.5m bid, while AC Milan are also in the hunt.



Barcelona said: "The two sides agreed to allow two or three days to complete the transfer of one player from clubs interested in landing the Brazilian."



If left untreated tied at that time he will resume training with the club. Previously, the Spanish club's president Joan Laporta told Catalunya Radio: "Ronaldinho and his agent has two interesting proposals and is tilted more toward the center of the city."



However, BBC Sport understands that AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani is in Barcelona to try to persuade Ronaldinho to choose the San Siro on the City of Manchester stadium.



The twice World Player of the Fifa was not present on Monday morning to begin pre-season proficiency testing new Barca coach Pep Guardiola, giving rise to speculation about his future were set to take place in Milan .



His time at the Spanish giants effectively came to an end in June when Guardiola announced the playmaker was surplus to requirements. However, the Catalans were not willing to release to join Ronaldinho of Brazil Dunga template for next month's Olympic Games in Beijing.



Ronaldinho helped the Nou Camp club win back-to-back Spanish league titles (2004-05, 2005-06) and the Champions League in 2006, but not to cement a place in the starting XI last season due to injuries and Fitness problems.(bbc)

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Aston Villa to move Bentley




Blackburn boss Paul Ince has revealed that Aston Villa have tabled a bid for midfielder David Bentley. The international English, 23, did not play Blackburn in pre-season victory at Macclesfield on Monday because of a calf problem picked up in training.



Bentley has made it clear he wants to leave Blackburn and Tottenham also has been linked, Ince said that have yet to make an approach. "We had an offer from Aston Villa, but I do not want him to go," he said.



"But he is injured and will take a couple of days off and I hope to bring Germany on Wednesday for our trip training."



Bentley's current deal which runs until 2011 and is expected to cost Blackburn's Premier League rivals in the region of £ 17m. "David Bentley situation is not going to disappear and only time will tell if he is here in August," added Ince. He has played here tonight if he had not been injured, but I know that in football players come and go players."



Ince the first game in charge since he took office in Blackburn saw his side beat Macclesfield - the club where he began his managerial career - 2-1 with goals from David Dunn and Paul Gallagher.



And then Ince also rejected any move Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson as part of any agreement with Bentley to White Hart Lane as he remained adamant that he wanted to maintain the cap americas Brad Friedel. "When I came to Blackburn, told me he wanted to keep my best players, and Brad Friedel comes into that category," he said. "He is one of the best keepers in the Premier League.



"There is no interest on my part to Paul Robinson. As far as I am concerned, I want to keep Brad. I do not want to sell to Brad, so why should I want Paul Robinson?"(bbc)

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Monday, July 14, 2008

Man Utd in no hurry over new coach




Chief Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson said that the club are in no rush to appoint a successor to assistant manager Carlos Queiroz.



With less than five weeks to go before the start of the Premier League season, Queiroz left Old Trafford to take the coaching job to his Portugal on Friday. "Take your time with these things," said Ferguson.I knew when Portugal came to him that it would be very difficult for us. But we have good staff and we'll take care to carry. "



United currently coaches Mike Phelan, Brian McClair and Rene Meulensteen are among the names mentioned in the framework for the post, along with the likes of former Reds defender Laurent Blanc. "It's always disappointing to lose good men and Carlos was a good man," added Ferguson.



"He was honest, very loyal to me and a good coach, who brought a lot of initiatives that now onwards. It took a challenge in that people do, if they have to patriotic passion and nationalistic fervour to go and manage their country. He has that. "



Ferguson was speaking following his side the first pre-season after the deadline, a 2-0 victory over his former side Aberdeen, in a testament to the Dons' European Cup Winners Cup-winning side 25 years ago.



The Scots enjoyed the opportunity to recall his first triumph on the European stage, but made sure the occasion does not overshadow its attention on the performance of the team at Pittodrie. "It was a good day for me, is emotional driving to the stadium and seeing people who had not seen for years," said Ferguson after a first half penalty Michael Carrick and a header from Wayne Rooney gave United 2 -0 Win.



"It was our first game and was very open and easy match for both teams. They had a couple of occasions and we had to defend well at times what was good. Wayne had a couple opportunities in the first half and some good races round the shoulders of defenders that could have come with us a couple of goals. He scored the goal and the header and will be happy. "



Ferguson refused to answer questions in the Fifa President, Sepp Blatter, recent comments about Cristiano Ronaldo's future at the club.(bbc)

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Robinho to leave for Chelsea, Real because it does not value?



Robinho said on Sunday that there was no intention to leave Real Madrid in order to champion Spain could afford to bring Ronaldo with Manchester United.



24-year-old Robinho said dziennikowi AS that it plans to be at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he spent the last three years. Player is unlikely to change the environment and agree to a transfer to Chelsea. Media spekulowały that England He is willing to pay for the player's "Royal" 40 million, which would help Realowi in finalizing the transfer of Ronaldo. It is estimated that the Portuguese can cost even 85 million.




I hope that I will be in Real - said Robinho, who three years ago, Santos was paid 24 million euros. -- I do not want to be part of the transaction, which the club intends to carry out - Brazilian says, thinking of bringing Ronaldo with Manchester United.



Robinho has undergone more than 50 performances in the representation of Brazil. From Real recently got permission to play in the team, which powalczy for Olympic medals in Beijing. It was a clear sign that the player with Madrid klubowi is no longer needed.

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Ronaldinho, two steps away from Manchester City




Barcelona has convinced Ronaldinho to be filed on Monday in Barcelona, but the future of Brazilian definitely seems far from the Camp Nou. The club Barca is on the verge of closing an agreement with Manchester City, which could disburse 30 million euros for the transfer.



Sources Barcelona confirmed to EFE that Milan has not finished realize a binding offer by the Gaucho and at the offices of the club is very pleased with the choice English, prepared a large outlay for the striker.



In fact, for Barcelona, Milan's interest was only present in the media. However, given the prominence that could reach goodbye Ronaldinho, is not excluded that the entity 'rossonera' can add, but with a more specific interest.



What is certain is that Barca, after receiving a written offer from the City, which has seen the departure of 'Dinho' could be a fact and also report a juicy transfer.



In recent days, the relationship between Barcelona and the player had stretched the point where the club who chairs Joan Laporta had denied the player participate in the Games in Beijing and he had been cited for Monday at the Camp Nou.



Sources close to the footballer, through an Internet portal of the network 'Globo', threatened on Saturday to break the contract with Barcelona that he still league until 2010 with the Catalan club if the club did not allow the player to participate in Games in Beijing (from 6 to August 24), plus a no show tomorrow.



The Barcelona do not want the issue between Ronaldinho on a path of disputes and misunderstandings and has therefore called on the player to travel on Monday to the city to realize its move to another team.(elmundo)

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Sunday, July 13, 2008

Moratti: Everything in the hands of Lamparda


President Interu Milan said that he did everything in its power to bring the San Siro on Chelsea's assistant Frank Lamparda. Londyńczycy rejected the latest offer Italians opiewającą for 8 million pounds.
Lampard is still valid for one year contract with a team from Stamford Bridge. New contracts have not yet signed a football player. Włodarze Chelsea, however, are convinced that players do not leave their club in the summer transfer window.



Inter Milan services Lamparda also does not intend to ag. There is a secret that the San Siro very wants to see him a new trainer "Nerazzurrich" Jose Mourinho.



-- Złożyliśmy bid for the player and now everything depends on the same player - admitted Moratti. -- Lampard is a player you want, but nothing more we can not do that. Now he must ask for approval from the London activists.



Transfer Lamparda raises a lot of emotion at Stamford Bridge. Player, according to the English press, allegedly received assurance from the new manager Luiz Felipe Scolariego that this will help him move on with Giuseppe Mezza. The Brazilian coach had a talk with Lampardem But even before taking the job in Chelsea and on the occasion of the first press conference with his assurances to be withdrawn.

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Ronaldinho threatened to no-show


Ronaldinho is increasingly away from Barcelona. The Brazilian, on holiday in his country, could lengthen their stay to prepare the Olympic Games to the whole club has banned him and not go to attend the presentation of the team next Monday. 'Dinho''re looking for a way out and AC Milan and Manchester City are best placed. The Italian team is more to their liking but Barca is more convinced of the English bid.



After Barcelona's refusal to leave Ronaldinho participate in the Olympic Games, rope se ha ido stringing increasingly. The Brazilian is considering not attend the event next Monday and give a press conference on Tuesday explaining the reasons for his absence. In recent days have been trained in Porto Alegre next to a fitness coach of confidence, Paixão Paulo, to take the form of face to the Games.



The malaise of 'Dinho' is obvious. The daily 'O'Globo' Ronaldinho issued a statement in which the Brazilian could break his contract with Barcelona if the whole club will not let you travel to Beijing. The Brazilian newspaper highlights the discomfort of the star with his club, Samuel Eto'o because it gave him permission to attend an Olympic event.



The Barcelona know the intentions of Ronaldinho. Joan Laporta has already stated that not attend the presentation of the team would be considered a failure and that it would be very serious reason to apply a sanction.
The work of Galliani



The whole club published the list of players who need to be presented this Monday. Valdes, Henry Marquez, Jorquera, Oleguer, Sylvinho, Bojan, Milito, Ronaldinho, Abidal, Gudjohnsen, Yaya Toure, Pinto, Pique, Caceres and Marc Crosas are the ones who should go. Messi, on 15, Keita, Alves and Eto'o 19 and finally reach the champions of Europe, Xavi, Puyol and Iniesta. The club does not yield and the relationship is becoming increasingly tense.



The Milan and Manchester City are best positioned for chips. According to the 'Gazzetta', the vice president of Milan, Adriano Galliani, would have reached an agreement with Barcelona for the Brazilian recruit by about 15 million. Ronaldinho would be committed for two years and with a salary of 6.5 million per season.



The Brazilian looks favourably the possibility of recalar throughout 'rossonero' but Barcelona is more convinced of the City's offer. The English team is the only one who has made a binding offer for the striker, 32 million euros and 250,000 euros per week. Despite the astronomical bid would have rejected the contract to force his trip to Milan.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

Cannavaro: Speaking of slavery today are older words



The central Real Madrid Fabio Cannavaro said after the words of the president of Fifa, Joseph Blatter, which compared the pressure on Manchester United's Christiano Ronaldo to avoid signing for the club with white slaves, who "speak to day Today's words of slavery are higher. "



In this sense, despite the significant potential to add to the whole Madrid's arrival crack Luso, the captain of the Italian was sincere. "When someone signs something is to accomplish," explained zaguero still convalenciente his ankle operation in statements to 'La Gazzetta dello Sport'.



Thus, Cannavaro opposes the claims of the leader of Fife, who compared the long-term contracts they sign with their clubs stars as a model of "modern slavery".(elmundo)

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Poulsen will pay to go to Juventus




The Seville's Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen has informed the club that will pay ten million euros of its termination clause to go to Juventus of Turin Italian.



Poulsen, 28 years and with current contract with Seville until June 2009, must undertake with the Italian team for the next four seasons and will charge around 3.5 million per campaign.



The Danish international arrived at Seville in the summer of 2006 from Schalke 04 German, and in his two seasons as Sevilla won a the Uefa Cup, Spanish Cup, a European Supercup and a Spanish Supercup.



The Poulsen of the third departure would be a player holder of Seville this summer, after the trapasos Daniel Alves and Keita to Football Club Barcelona. In return, the team have arrived hispalense Fernando Navarro (Mallorca), Acosta (Lanus), Konka (Genoa), Romaric (Le Mans).

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Crouch returns to Portsmouth


The English striker Peter Crouch, so far in the ranks of Liverpool's Rafael Benitez, has completed his signing for Portsmouth, who had paid for their services an amount of around 13.7 million.



The highest attacker, aged 27, returns as the institution which was six seasons ago and will be protected, for the third time in his career, the coach Harry Redknapp."It's great to come back. I think Harry (Redknapp) achieves the best of me as a player and I think here may be the best years of my career," said the player, who has signed a contract valid for four seasons.



Crouch admitted that he attracted the possibility of playing on a regular basis "but said that he was aware that it would have to" work hard and show things in training. "



It had good words for his former team as: "With Liverpool he spent three seasons fantastic and do not change a thing in the world. I am privileged to have been able to play for this club."



"Towards the end (of his career with the" reds ") he hardly had the opportunity to play in as many matches as I would have liked but I will be with good memories," he said.



For its part, indicated that his new coach to move as a striker Crouch was "indicative" of how far this club has come and how far it could go.

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Friday, July 11, 2008

Benitez dismisses the signing of Villa




Rafael Benitez has ruled that Liverpool will enter the bid by Valencia David Villa, top scorer of Euro. However, the coach admitted it the interest of 'reds' move to Tottenham player of Robbie Keane.



The march of imminent Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch to Liverpool has caused is seeking a new striker. Last Tuesday the technician admitted that Villa were inside the options the club deck with a view to strengthening the team which now qualifies.



"The other day I said that Villa was one of the names we had on our list, but now I can not comment on that one of the options," Benitez explained in statements published by the official website of the team. The Spanish noted that in Liverpool "we know that Villa is a great player, we know what their price and know what players we have" and said that although the Spanish international was part of the list of names that he felt club, "in this Currently, it's not our objective. "



As for Robbie Keane, also linked with a possible transfer to Liverpool, Benitez pointed out that this front it is part of the list of "options" that the entity deck. "Keane is one of the other names, and agree, we work with others. We are in contact and now we will see to see what happens," added Benitez.

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Milan, Kaká not allowed go to the Olympic




The Milan on Thursday reaffirmed its position of not allowing the Brazilian Kaká, who plays as a striker in this team, participating in the Olympic Games in Beijing with the selection of football in his country, as announced in a statement.



The club issued this note Lombard-with which maintains the decision and announced last May-after Kaka ensure that in the last few hours that is Milan who does not give you permission to go to the Games, disproving the team's owner, Silvio Berlusconi, who had said that the footballer was not because he was tired.



Last May, the club rossonero ", through its managing director, Adriano Galliani, and reported that it would not grant" never "to Kaká permission to attend the Games Pekín'08 in the event of it was convened by the Olympic selection of Brazil.



At that time, Galliani said that "Milan will not grant ever 'stamp' to one that exceeds 23 years, as Kaká, since it is part of a Brazilian national team, absolutely."



The communiqué May, the Milan confirmed that granted permission to players sub'23 Alexander Duck and Rodrigo DIGA.(elmundo)

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