Cristiano Ronaldo gave a lengthy interview Tuesday on radio Cadena Cope, with the hope, apparently, to appease the spirits around him, his possible departure from Real, and his relationship with Mourinho. In this interview, he insisted on putting the record straight about his position on the transfer market. For several days, Manchester City would be willing to break his piggy bank to afford it. CR7 dismissed out of hand the hypothesis of a departure. "I will not leave Real Madrid, he announced. I feel good here. If I played for money, I could have the double of what I have in my account. But the most important me is how you treat people. "
All is not rosy in Spain. His supporters are tough and it does not leave indifferent. "In Spain, I am much more insulting, sorry Portuguese. I do not understand that we say things like" Cristiano is going to die. "Behavior which he can not" get used ", but it will good "live with". Regardless, the 2008 Ballon d'Or is willing to re-enlist for a very long lease with the White House: "If the president had intended to sign for ten years, I will."
"You know better than I how things happened ..."
If he says not to give importance to his duel with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo is hungry for titles. And it is not unhooked the Copa del Rey this season that will satisfy him: "We have the potential to earn more," the former Manchester United slip, which recognizes thinking very hard on the tenth Champions League desired by Merengue - the famous Decima: "It's not an obsession but I will be delighted with the win." Meanwhile, it puts a tackle to the referees at this time to discuss the failures of the year 2010-20011, "You know better than I how things happened in La Liga and Champions League. We will not talk about it again as this will cause a new storm. "
Always happy to evolve under the command of Jose Mourinho ("Best"), Cristiano Ronaldo on the transfer window enters the White House. He said he would like to see replace Jorge Luis Figo Valdano the post of sporting director. And for the team, weaving laurels Fabio Coentrao, the Portuguese side Benfica, which "would be a great recruit," said Kun Aguero and that Neymar are two great players and brings in clear support for Emmanuel Adebayor. "It's a good footballer and it is very important in the dressing room. It's like Marcelo, which transmits positive energy." The message is passed ...
Four days after having triumphed over Austria in Vienna thanks to a brace from Gomez, the Germans did not fail to assert their leadership at the expense of Azeris relegated to the hold after their setback in Kazakhstan (2-1 ) - which earned disappointment Berti Vogts, the coach, with toilet paper assault. Despite a slight delay in the ignition, the Mannschaft concluded his international season in earnest, to shelter from the break after the achievements of Özil, a shot from the left cross (0-1, 30th), and Gomez, on receipt of a service or the same Özil (0-2, 41).
Previously, only a free kick licked Kroos, pushed by the left post of the porter local (18th), had demonstrated the influence of visitors on the game. Germans who have released the pressure from the rest late in the game to the point of wiping a reduction in the score almost logical signed Huseynov (1-2, 89th). What beat the pride of a favorite who has had the last word. On the lookout for a shot from Gomez sidelined by Agayev, Schürrle undertook to close the brand (1-3, 93rd), giving more substance to this Germanic seventh win in a row.
At the time of the truce, that the Mannschaft credited with a 10-point lead on Belgium, 11 in Turkey, which displays a game in hand on the clock. A three acts by the end of qualifying for its part, Germany can no longer be reached by the runner today. Only a full house of the Turks in combination with a triple German underperformance could now deprive the troops of Joachim Loew from a trip to Slavic countries next summer.
David Villa's situation makes us wonder. Spain striker would it threatened to FC Barcelona? One question that may seem absurd, but returns with emphasis in recent days. In England, First Metro, the UK free newspaper, which has released information: David Villa is on the shelves of Manchester City and Chelsea and could leave Barcelona in search of liquidity. For many, it was just a buzz. Except that since the information has been given substance. And the future of the former Valencia star seems a little fuzzy.His first season with the Blaugrana has yet been generally successful. If admitted had some difficult weeks - including the hungry season in March-April - El guaje took a large part in the summer signed with the Catalan champion of Spain and the Champions League. Often the parties have to start on one side, he finished the year with 18 goals in La Liga and four in the Champions League. Certainly it can do better when we know his great talent and instinct to kill in front of goal. But for a first season in a new club is already very good. He held the final at Wembley and scored the third goal against Manchester United (3-1). Yet, Pep Guardiola questions arise.
Guardiola, ready to make sacrifices?
The coach wants Catalan slightly renew its workforce to stay at the top. It has specific players in mind to make a new key to its formation. Able to play in support or on one side, Alexis Sanchez, author of a beautiful season with Udinese alongside Antonio Di Natale, should sign in the coming hours. If Giuseppe Rossi seems to move away, the track Cesc Fabregas, it has never been so hot. Reinforcements luxury expensive, very expensive.
To afford these nuggets, Pep Guardiola should make concessions. In his idea, he wanted to part with promising young as Bojan Krkic, Thiago Alcantara and Jeffrén. But it may have to let go bigger. Even against heart as summarized in a source quoted by the Daily Mail: "Ideally, it wants to keep David Villa. He believes that it is a great player. But he also knows he could sacrifice to finance different Villa transfers. and Manchester City and Chelsea would love to buy it. " Guardiola would not be his first attempt. In three seasons at Barcelona, he dropped twice its holder to a point, Samuel Eto'o and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
What do you remember this season as Real Sociedad?I'm happy with my season, having so often been the holder (37 Liga matches, including 34 as owner, ie) and have kept my place until the end of the season. When I had my chance, I knew the type, it is most important to me. I'm taking no pressure fun. The coach and the players put me at ease, they said: "Once you have the ball, do what you want". I pulled all the set pieces, it helps too. I need the freedom to do what I want on a site, that's how I like it. I hope this will be the same next season.
What about rumors that send you to Barcelona?I listen to the sounds, the players talk to me but I'm really good at Real Sociedad. After me if Barca ready, why not? But you must know what they want from me in two years. But I prefer to play, take minutes of pleasure. If I go to Barcelona, it will take the place of Villa, Messi, Pedro Afellay or players who are already very high potential. A Real Sociedad, I know I have more opportunities to play.
The example of Sergio Canales (he went from Racing Santander to Real Madrid last season but has played very little, ie) you serve?Yes, of course, but there is not much. I'm starting to let me know and if I leave a big club, we will no longer hear from me, yet that's exactly what to avoid.
We are far from cliché of the player who often answers the train passes once!No, if you have the potential, for me, it will change several times. There are plenty of players who joined clubs and great for them, the train has not gone once.
Arsene Wenger seems to have folded. So he resisted the advances over the past two seasons at FC Barcelona on Cesc Fabregas, the French coach would have granted a release to his captain. According to the Spanish press, As and Marca in mind, the negotiations between the Blaugrana, which offer 35 million euros, and the Gunners should open in the coming days, suggesting the return of the nugget to the fold.
Also coveted by Chelsea and Inter Milan, Cesc Fabregas, whose wounds have started strong performance, dream to find his native Catalonia, to 16 years left to cross the Channel. Weaned trophy since 2005, the Spanish international, world champion last summer in South Africa, had expressed his bitterness in April. "Since 2007, I say and I repeat: we do not win titles, but we play well. But at some point you realize that it is useless", he had embarked on an interview with Don Balon , sending a strong signal, tinged with acrimony and annoyance.
While Barça won its third European title, in London, and his 21st in Liga crown, Arsenal in the league collapsed, reinforcing Fabregas in his ideas, well marked. If the English club is often praised for his philosophy of play, similar to that of Blaugrana, the Gunners have great difficulty in asserting, both on the national stage on the European stage. Fabregas, whose price was set at 55 million euros, has already proven himself. Former player now wants Masia next level. And top his list.
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Lyon confirms negotiations for ToulalanVia a statement on its official website, Olympique Lyonnais "confirmed their willingness to discuss with the Spanish club Malaga for the possible transfer of Jérémy Toulalan." The club has also denied Rhone amounts raised by the press. According to several media, OL refused an offer of 9 million euros for the French midfielder, setting the price between 10 and 14M.
Bastos and to Juventus?According to Le Progres, Michel Bastos would be willing to engage with Juventus. The Turin club have made an offer between 15 and 17 million euros to bring the former Lille, landed in Lyon in 2009 in exchange for 18 million euros. Also courted by Inter and Tottenham, the Brazilian, 28, must obtain an EU passport to facilitate his transfer, the Alpine clubs have the right to appoint one non-EU player per season.
Rennes: Costil approachingAccording to Ouest France, Benoît Costil could join Stade Rennais. L2 voted best goalkeeper this season, the porter Sedan (24), formed in Caen, would address the departure of Nicolas Douchez, transferred to Paris Saint-Germain. Contacted by OM and PSG to take the role of understudy, the former international hopes the challenge would focus Rennes.
Manchester United: Young recruit next?If Blackburn is still blocking Phil Jones, Ashley Young could be the next rookie of Manchester United. According to the Guardian, the Reds reached an agreement with Aston Villa for a transfer estimated at 18 million euros. The England international (15 caps), capable of evolving to the right or left midfielder, is expected to sign at the end of the month, on his return from vacation.
While the MTP looks forward to the formalization of the arrival of Leonardo, Inter Milan already has floor to find him a future successor on the bench. "I did not stop him, he told me about a unique opportunity" in Paris, said the president Massimo Moratti. But, obviously, it's a real headache to find the new conductor of the Nerazzurri. In recent days, all candidates announced decline the offer or are readjusted. In La Gazzetta dello Sport, Moratti is trying to explain himself. Sinisa Mihajlovic? "I'm not used to contact coaches under contract (with Fiorentina, ed)," he said. Marcelo Bielsa? "This is the only coach who contacted refused the position. He can not commit to personal and family reasons," he admits. Carlo Ancelotti? "It is not in our sight," says he.
Last failure time, the trail to André Villas-Boas, the coach of FC Porto. Author of a triple Europa League and Championship in Portugal and the Portuguese Cup in 2011, the technician, called the "Special Two" in reference to Jose Mourinho, would be too expensive for the Italian club. . "He will not come, Marco Branca said Sunday, the sports director nerazzurro, the Italian news agency Ansa. The presence of his contract release clause prevents extremely high, among others, to sit on the bench for Inter. " Porto would require 15 million euros to release it. Villas-Boas, but would like to stay another season at the head of A Bola as Dragons or could go the way of Chelsea as the English press.
Capello favorite Zola outsider?
However, Massimo Moratti assure Inter Milan coach will choose the next "next week". "It will be a weekend of work, he says. We will assess the various possibilities." Officially, the president has "a mountain of positive responses, it now remains for me to choose". But in fact, the options begin to narrow. Moratti has itself listed the remaining candidates "(Delio) Rossi (ex-Palermo), (Gianpiero) Gasperini (ex-Genoa), Dunga (ex-Brazil), Zico (ex-Olympiakos) are to be considered ". The Italian press also mentioned the names of the Italian coach of England, Fabio Capello, that of Turkey, the Dutchman Guus Hiddink, also coveted by Chelsea, or even Laurent Blanc. Many cases financially difficult to reach.
Capello now appears to be the preferred candidate of the Inter. It is further necessary that he wants to leave the selection to the Three Lions. When asked by Sky Sports on his vacation spot, the firm kicked into touch. "May I be the next coach of Inter? The truth is that I know nothing, I'm on vacation with my grandchildren and I look only Disney Channel," he joked. Suffice to say that the track could be closed again. So will it take even longer list? The name of Luciano Spalletti (Zenit St Petersburg) began to surface in turn. But La Gazzetta dello Sport has chosen his outsider: Gianfranco Zola. Free since leaving West Ham in 2010, the Italian would be in small papers but Moratti is also on the shelves of other clubs like Chelsea and Birmingham. So place your bets.
Deputy Mourino in Dragons during the 2003-2004 season - that of the victory in the Champions League - and then at Chelsea from 2004 to 2007 and finally at Inter from 2008 to 2009, this young engineer 33 years later robbed of its own. Having cut his teeth with Académica de Coimbra in 2009-2010, he led FC Porto to regain the heights last season by making an historic treble - the league, Portuguese Cup and UEFA Europa League - and became the same time the youngest coach to win a European Cup.Falcao in with his bags?
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Chelsea officially interested
"We note that the release clause of André Villas-Boas was activated. We can confirm our interest and hope to reach an agreement with him to make a new announcement in the near future," it said in a statement released Tuesday on the official website of the London club.
early success that speaks and has quickly attracted the greatest European teams, including Chelsea, who has never really recovered from the Special One's departure in 2007. But to the Special Two Carlo Ancelotti's successor, Roman Abramovich, the owner of London club, will pay the $ 15 million to release the last two years contract with Porto.
A drop of water to the Russian billionaire who could also get hold portfolio to enable its future coach to bring in his bags his favorite players such as Colombian striker Falcao. As had been able to do a certain Jose Mourinho in 2004 ...
According Football.fr, the Breton has not satisfied the medical due to a groin problem. "It's whatever," replied the person in L'Equipe: "If I did not sign in Liverpool, because there was a contractual disagreement between the parties on Thursday night. I am in good health and fit to play. I resumed training with Rennes individual end of the season and I could play the last game if the club had wanted to. "
Still, hope former international has only played 10 matches in all competitions (for a goal) last season, precisely because of his hamstring in his right leg. These he had already missed eight months of competition during the 2008-2009 season. A weakness that has clearly not put off the Magpies, unfortunately accustomed to long-term injury with that of Hatem Ben Arfa last season. Alan Pardew hopes to have both French in top form to reshape his midfield.
The question is where the versatile Marveaux evolve. Capable of playing attacking midfielder or on the left side, the brother of Montpellier Joris should start the season in the skin of wild English if the technician maintains its line of four last year. Difficult to put on the bench Jonas Gutierrez, the most used player in the Premier League last year. Especially qu'Hatem Ben Arfa can also occupy the left side of midfield. Even with his countrymen, Sylvain Marveaux will have to fight for his place.
Especially since he knows very well the house, he left to join Barcelona in 2003, very young, the London club managed by Arsene Wenger. His return to the Blaugrana will not surprise anyone as it is announced every summer for two or three years. But nothing is done, despite the last few days announced by the Spanish press. On the occasion of a promotional event on Wednesday, the Arsenal midfielder has held to take stock of his situation. Without it clear he would not leave ...
"All this does not always depend on the player"
"I'm very happy where I am. Anything else would be speculation wrong, he declared. There was no decision. The truth is that this does not always depend on the player. And yet, I do not know. Barça is the best team in the world today and it is clear that a transfer there would guarantee security. " The Gunners are, themselves, deprived from their success in the FA Cup six years ago. A situation that the reluctance of leaders to London in the transfer market in recent seasons has not helped. This year it will be different, the Executive Director Ivan Gazidis had promised they would be "active".
Enough to convince Cesc Fabregas, 24, remain in the British capital a year before the Euro 2012? "(A Arsenal) there is a good team, a good coach and some of the most loyal supporters in Europe, he said, adding that any decision on his future would be made by the coach, Arsene Wenger. It the boss, who makes the decisions. He must be questioned. " Not sure it is really pleased at the thought of packing up his captain, especially when Samir Nasri would also cravings elsewhere. If both players were leaving, Arsenal would have cash to recruit other players. The same level? It is less certain.
Gazidis, however, did not mention any names. But the British press was responsible to do for him. And that, unfortunately for Arsenal, the next possible departure that the list is the longest, with two big names in mind: those of Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. It will clearly be difficult for leaders to convince their captain Londoners not to give in to the siren this summer in Barcelona. Ideally, then perhaps to sell as much as possible, even to retrieve one or more players in return (Pedro?). For Nasri, however, Wenger believes that the former Marseille was not the end for Arsenal. "We want to keep him at the club. It is my wish that he rest. While looking back, he sees that he has come a long way with us. I think it has to be done. C ' is the club which the player's career, "said the Alsatian in Téléfoot Sunday.
Gervinho first rookie?
In the direction of arrivals, we should not expect to see Arsenal offer 100 million euros for Ronaldo or Messi. Although the Gunners out of a new season white, they do not hear mad. "It is clear that there were shortcomings during the offseason and there will be movement of players, new signings and departures. For the club is the best possible and to respect its values and its goal of Excellence also requires us to do quality work and viable in the long run, "said Gazidis.
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal could dip into its pool usual, the Ligue 1. The Gunners have thus taken a step ahead of their rivals Tottenham in the folder Gervinho. LOSC striker could cross the Channel against 14 million pounds (16 million euros). Not madness, then. "We must also say that the season was not a disaster. Our workforce is young. We do not want to throw out the baby with the bath water," said Gazidis. "The trick is to identify what to keep and what to change and how we can do within our financial capabilities." A complex equation ...
Manchester City is apparently ready to offer all the follies Cristiano Ronaldo. If we are to believe the Sunday Mirror, the English club prepare a bid to attract Pharaonic Portuguese. To believe the British weekly, emissaries of Citizens have contacted the Real Madrid player to determine its requirements. The firm has set its conditions: have the number 7 jersey, have the captain's armband and the guarantee of always being the highest paid player in the club. On this last point, no risk it would have passed since claimed a salary of 23.5 million euros annually. For comparison, Lionel Messi does not affect "only" 10 million euros in Barcelona.
Twice the salary Messi
Many points that would have yet been accepted without question by Manchester City. "Cristiano said he had been contacted. It is really affected by the proposal of leaders Manchester City. They said they would arrange for it to be a player of Manchester City this summer," said a friend of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Sunday Mirror. "Cristiano said he wants 400,000 pounds a week because the taxes are higher in England," he adds. Has yet to convince Real Madrid to release the top scorer in La Liga last season (40 goals). For this, the Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mansur bin Zayed al Nahian preparing to get out the checkbook to offer a golden bridge to Madrid: 170 million!
Proof that Manchester City is evolving on a planet, the club would work in parallel on the arrival of Alexis Sanchez, Udinese player Chile, also in the sight of Barca and Real in particular. The Sunday Times, the leaders of the English club will be in Italy on Monday to make an offer to 38.5 million euros to the leaders of the Friuli club. The daily added that City has already made an offer of 25 million euros rejected by the Italians. But it is not tens of millions of euros that will scare the other club in Manchester ...
"After several telephone conversations with Michael, it is time now before the European Championship (nations in the summer of 2012), to adopt a clear position. The past months have shown that many young players appeared in full light and offer good prospects, "Joachim Löw is justified.
A season cut short by injury
Revenue last summer at Bayer Leverkusen club with which he had proved by reaching the final of the Champions League (note: in 2002, lost 2-1 against Real Madrid of Zidane), Michael Ballack hoped to raise by for the Euro 2012 after four years at Chelsea. Did not count on the physical problems that limited his season to 17 games for any goal scored. Former Bavarian therefore withdraws the international stage, eleven years after his debut against Scotland (note: April 28, 1999) with the impressive record of 98 caps and a whopping 42 goals scored for the Nationalmannschaft, that he took the final of the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2008.
Joachim Löw will eventually not delivered on its promise to offer the iconic captain a 100th cap as he implied to Bild a few months ago: "I wish it reaches the 100 selections, because Michael has long been our ambassador abroad. He did not deserve to finish his career as selection. " That's a 1-0 defeat against Argentina in February 2010. No, sir Ballack does not really deserved it ...
Euro 2008, June 16, the Nationalmannschaft faces Austria in the last game of Group B. At least a draw is required to ensure qualification in Germany. In a tense meeting where, among others, two breeders Löw and Hickersberger were sent to the stands, pulls Klose in the middle of the Austrians, eliminates, hooks his direct opponent before serving on a board while a goal is to Mario Gomez. The ball bounced off the leg of the latter and Garica, smaller in size, is needed in the air before the German attack. Gomez formalizes its nickname "Gurke" the pickle!
"I saw myself in Liverpool"
October 3, 2010, the seventh day of the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich is already in crisis and moves in the cave of the BVB Dortmund. For the first time since the start of the season, Mario Gomez is tenured at the forefront of the attack Bavarian instead of a Klose injured. Bayern bows to the youth of the Schwarz-Gomez gelben but ate the leaf in the first half, including missing a duel with the keeper Weidenfeller. The "Gurke" then the bottom of the jar and Van Gaal did little savings for several months, "he told me that the attacker was 4 and I could leave. I saw myself in Liverpool ". Indeed, the English club has contacted the Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window to get the loan of the German attack. The direction taken by Bavarian Uli Hoeness and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, has, August 29, 2010, vetoed the start.
Forward the least publicized of Europe?
Player of the Year in 2007 as top scorer in 2011, Mario Gomez has, at 25, crossing the symbolic threshold of 100 goals in the Bundesliga and now finds itself with 101 achievements 182 meetings with a horrible ratio. In this fast-paced, it is on course to become one of the top five scorers in the history of the German championship and can even pick up the podium to replace Jupp Heynckes, the new coach at Bayern Munich. What are the equivalents in Europe? Drogba had done the same age? Not much. Eto'o has exploded to 24 years in Barcelona. Ditto for Villa. As for Rooney, born the same year as Gomez, he, in the Premier League, scored ten goals ever having played hundreds of games more. Ronaldo is slightly ahead, Torres below. As for Messi, he is simply untouchable. But who do we talk about in the newspapers? The Bayern Munich striker? Surely not.
Super Mario!
Also benefiting from the wound to Olic, Gomez will then make the best season of his career: 28 goals in 32 league games, 53 games 46 achievements in all competitions. The "Super Mario" of VfB Stuttgart, 2007-2009, is back. The bench Munich is a distant memory even in the blunt Batavian Van Gaal. We understand better why Kevin Kuranyi is gone in 2005 to Schalke 04 when he perceived the threat Gomez. And how to interpret the departure of Miroslav Klose to Lazio? "Super Mario" will finally put a year to justify his transfer 35 million euros, a huge sum in a league known for its good management. When asked about his Hoeness attacker, the businessman resurfaces: "if I put that much money on the table is that my player scores over 20 goals per season. He can do better!"
"Klose is before me but for how long?"
Qualification for Euro 2012 on June 3, Klose is injured after contact in the friendly against Uruguay, Gomez holds and in the same Ernst Happel Stadion cursed three years ago, it has, in the 90th minute the victory to his national team a whim on a furious center Lahm. He score a double that night against Austria after his first kiss and achieving the goal post, just to thank Providence. The "Gurke" is forgotten. The lymphatic nonchalant Gomez, to whom the German people accused of not enough to fight despite its large size (1.89 m to 86 kg) is endangered. It is the metamorphosis of the cockroach! The Bundestrainer Löw does not make a mistake: "I always thought Mario as a holder." What does the person? "Klose is before me but for how long?" Nine in a speech the mouth of a 9!
