"They are better without Cristiano"

On the eve of the match of the year from Manchester United and Barcelona, ​​find our daily newspaper of the final of the Champions League. For Barcelona, ​​MU is stronger without Cristiano Ronaldo. The match referee, M. Kassai, doing well to the English, who also favors Iker octopus.
. For Barcelona, ​​MU IS STRONGER WITHOUT CR7
The Barcelona are unanimous: this is Manchester is stronger than they met two years ago when Cristiano Ronaldo wore the colors of the Red Devils. "They transferred Ronaldo, but this has not stopped Manchester continue to win. They have managed to regain the title and reach the final of the Champions League. It means how strong they are," said Josep Guardiola, the Barcelona coach, last week.
Same story with the players, who seem more impressed by the Mancunian block since the departure of Portuguese: "Manchester plays differently without him. The team has evolved and progressed on a collective level," said Dani Alves, the right rear Brazilian Catalan club. "Since that Cristiano is gone, they are significantly strengthened. They have a team more compact and their block is much better than before," added the striker Pedro Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo "is the most individualistic player I've seen in my life", says Xavi before adding: "But this is not a criticism. It can settle a game unto itself," insists the middle of Barca, in a speech not unlike that of his friend Andres Iniesta: "It's always better to have Cristiano Ronaldo, but he now is at Real. In all cases, although Manchester has been strengthened. Aujourd ' Today is a great team, "concluded Don Andres.
. WITH KASS, THE RED DEVILS ARE UNDEFEATED
Viktor Kassai of Hungary was named by UEFA to referee the final of the Champions League between Manchester United and FC Barcelona on Saturday at Wembley. Aged 35, International since 2001, he directed more than 60 international matches in all competitions this season and five in C1. So far, Kassai has always been happy at Manchester United. The Hungarian officiated the Red Devils to three times total in the Champions League and the English club has emerged each time. The last one dates back to September 29, 2010 and the victory of MU in Valencia (0-1). If he had been unlucky on this occasion the Spaniards, Kassai but left a good memory of the other side of the Pyrenees since he directed the semi-final won by Roja against Germany (1 - 0) at the last World Cup.
. LETTER OF ALEX AND JOSEP
The coaches of Barça and Manchester, Josep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson, took the initiative to write a joint letter to show their support to UNICEF before the final of the Champions League. Here's an excerpt: "On Saturday at 19:45 (20:45 French time), the world will see our two teams, Manchester United and FC Barcelona in the final of the Champions League. It is a historic year for both clubs, and this match will be the highlight of the season. We have tremendous respect for each other, both for our journey as a coach for the success of our teams, and that's why Saturday's game pit the top two rivals. On the field, we will face to win this tough battle. But off the field, we are united behind the same cause: the responsibility to help disadvantaged children through our alliance with UNICEF. Everyone knows that the essence of our two teams is the belief in training and support for youth to express their athletic potential. But that is not limited to our teams. It is our responsibility not only the United Kingdom or Spain, but worldwide. For every child, whatever their place of birth, may have a chance to realize his dream. "
THE STORY: A ticket to 4,500 euros
To believe Marca, some people are willing to splurge to attend the final at Wembley. The website of the Madrid daily says that ticket prices could exceed any amounts recorded to date for a final of the Champions League. For now, the most expensive ticket sold at cost 4,500 euros to its buyer from a study of TicketBis for a place in one of the side galleries. By way of comparison, tickets for the final between two teams in Rome in 2009 costing around 1,500 euros.
THE FIGURE: 3-3
Not jealous over the type of team Champions League 2010-2011 released on Thursday by UEFA. With three representatives each, Manchester United and FC Barcelona are also represented in this eleven-perfect competition queen of the European Cup. Here are the ingredients: Van der Sar (Manchester United) - Srna (Shakhtar Donetsk), Pique (Barcelona), Vidic (Manchester United), Marcelo (Real Madrid) - Özil (Real Madrid), Iniesta (FC Barcelona), Giggs (Manchester United), Bale (Tottenham) - Messi (FC Barcelona), Raul (Schalke 04).