The beginning of this Spanish-language doc looks excellent, but not speaking a lick of Spanish, one can only hope it encompasses some form of English subtitles. Or a leprechaun doing an interpretive dance routine.
This is the trailer for the first part – the 2011 Copa America. There will be four more to follow, with the Olympics, Polkraine 2012, the Confederations Cup and then Brazil 2014. One for the future.
The beginning of this Spanish-language doc looks excellent, but not speaking a lick of Spanish, one can only hope it encompasses some form of English subtitles. Or a leprechaun doing an interpretive dance routine.
This is the trailer for the first part – the 2011 Copa America. There will be four more to follow, with the Olympics, Polkraine 2012, the Confederations Cup and then Brazil 2014. One for the future.
The beginning of this Spanish-language doc looks excellent, but not speaking a lick of Spanish, one can only hope it encompasses some form of English subtitles. Or a leprechaun doing an interpretive dance routine.
This is the trailer for the first part – the 2011 Copa America. There will be four more to follow, with the Olympics, Polkraine 2012, the Confederations Cup and then Brazil 2014. One for the future.
Liverpool will turn to France’s next major star Mamadou Sakho if their campaign to land Gary Cahill ends in failure.
Anfield boss Kenny Dalglish has earmarked the Bolton and England centre half as a major priority when he is given funds in the summer.
But the Reds manager is painfully aware that Wanderers are determined to hold out until the bidding reaches
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale says he is ready to move abroad one day in the future, adding fuel to speculations that he could leave White Hart Lane next summer.
The 21-year-old, who’s been linked with European giants Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter admits he is tempted with an opportunity of continuing his career abroad.
Tottenham winger Gareth Bale says he is ready to move abroad one day in the future, adding fuel to speculations that he could leave White Hart Lane next summer.
The 21-year-old, who’s been linked with European giants Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter admits he is tempted with an opportunity of continuing his career abroad.
Bernabeu hero is still an Anfield fan and expects club to return to its former glories.
Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has admitted his time at the treble-winning club could be ‘coming to an end’.
Guardiola told Italian television station RAI he would not continue on at the club after his contract expires, meaning next season at the Nou Camp would be his last.
“I think my time here at Barcelona is coming to an end,” he said. “I’m happy here but when you are at a club like this for a long time it’s not possible to stay long-term.”
“Next year will be my fourth consecutive as Barca coach. A club like
this must have a lot of courage to keep a coach for all this time
because players tire of coaches and vice versa.”
In just over two-and-a-half seasons, the former Barcelona, Roma and Brescia player has won eight trophies as manager the Catalan club.
The 2008/09 campaign – his first at the Nou Camp – brought a record six titles.
Last season, he led Barca to a second-straight La Liga title with 99 points.
On Friday, Guardiola also responded to controversial comments made by the club’s president, Sandro Rosell.
Rosell declared Barca would beat Real 5-0 in the final of the Copa Del Rey on April 20 – the same score when the two met for a league encounter at the Nou Camp earlier this season.
“I wouldn’t have said it, but everyone is free to express their opinions,” he said.
“Everybody is free to express their opinion. I think that the meaning of it is a rallying cry, knowing that the bigger the result, the better people would feel. That seems to have been the intention.”
Guardiola also said he will leave it until the last minute to decide whether Lionel Messi will play this weekend.
The talismanic forward, whose loss would be a major blow ahead of the clash with third-placed Villarreal on Saturday, missed Argentina’s friendly against Costa Rica on Tuesday as a precaution, though tests showed no muscle injury.
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, too, has injury concerns to contend with as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Marcelo are all out of Real Madrid’s La Liga match with Sporting Gijon on Saturday.
Real will be without the trio for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Tottenham, although they will welcome back key striker Gonzalo Higuain after a five-month layoff following back surgery.
“It is a positive surprise,” Mourinho said.
“A lot of times you get negative surprises, about players who aren’t recovering as quickly as expected. It is nice to have positive news.”
Sat 2 April, 2011Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has admitted his time at the treble-winning club could be ‘coming to an end’.
Guardiola told Italian television station RAI he would not continue on at the club after his contract expires, meaning next season at the Nou Camp would be his last.
“I think my time here at Barcelona is coming to an end,” he said. “I’m happy here but when you are at a club like this for a long time it’s not possible to stay long-term.”
“Next year will be my fourth consecutive as Barca coach. A club like
this must have a lot of courage to keep a coach for all this time
because players tire of coaches and vice versa.”
In just over two-and-a-half seasons, the former Barcelona, Roma and Brescia player has won eight trophies as manager the Catalan club.
The 2008/09 campaign – his first at the Nou Camp – brought a record six titles.
Last season, he led Barca to a second-straight La Liga title with 99 points.
On Friday, Guardiola also responded to controversial comments made by the club’s president, Sandro Rosell.
Rosell declared Barca would beat Real 5-0 in the final of the Copa Del Rey on April 20 – the same score when the two met for a league encounter at the Nou Camp earlier this season.
“I wouldn’t have said it, but everyone is free to express their opinions,” he said.
“Everybody is free to express their opinion. I think that the meaning of it is a rallying cry, knowing that the bigger the result, the better people would feel. That seems to have been the intention.”
Guardiola also said he will leave it until the last minute to decide whether Lionel Messi will play this weekend.
The talismanic forward, whose loss would be a major blow ahead of the clash with third-placed Villarreal on Saturday, missed Argentina’s friendly against Costa Rica on Tuesday as a precaution, though tests showed no muscle injury.
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, too, has injury concerns to contend with as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Marcelo are all out of Real Madrid’s La Liga match with Sporting Gijon on Saturday.
Real will be without the trio for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Tottenham, although they will welcome back key striker Gonzalo Higuain after a five-month layoff following back surgery.
“It is a positive surprise,” Mourinho said.
“A lot of times you get negative surprises, about players who aren’t recovering as quickly as expected. It is nice to have positive news.”
Sat 2 April, 2011Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston admits the club could go bankrupt should a tax ruling go against them.
Johnston also predicted that the outcome of a takeover attempt from Scottish businessman Craig Whyte would be resolved ‘one way or another’ in the next 48 hours.
Johnston’s acknowledgement that the club could become insolvent comes after half-yearly figures indicated Rangers owe 29 million pounds, and although the chairman feels the amount is significantly less than that, he concedes the club could not afford a hefty tax bill.
Rangers are awaiting a judgement from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs over tax in connection with offshore payments to players and the Murray Group Management Limited Remuneration Trust.
“I have no idea of the sum for which we may be liable, but Rangers cannot afford much,” Johnston said.
“The reality is that, if the decision is bad and the club can’t pay, there would be a decision to be made.”
“It’s not clear where the liability lies. It could be October or November before we find out.”
“The situation is not holding up the sale, but it does inhibit new financing and new investment.”
“Today’s figures are a snapshot – they are not bad figures.”
“Progress is good. Around 22 million pounds is a more realistic debt figure.”
Johnston denied the club had been involved in any illegal dealings regarding their taxation issues.
“I would emphasise that no allegations have been made to suggest any illegal activity and tax vehicles of this type have been used by a number of companies throughout the country,” he said.
“We continue to vigorously contest HMRC’s challenge on the taxation treatment of the trust and, in doing so, continue to receive reassuring opinion from tax, accounting and legal specialists.”
Fri 1 April, 2011Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston admits the club could go bankrupt should a tax ruling go against them.
Johnston also predicted that the outcome of a takeover attempt from Scottish businessman Craig Whyte would be resolved ‘one way or another’ in the next 48 hours.
Johnston’s acknowledgement that the club could become insolvent comes after half-yearly figures indicated Rangers owe 29 million pounds, and although the chairman feels the amount is significantly less than that, he concedes the club could not afford a hefty tax bill.
Rangers are awaiting a judgement from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs over tax in connection with offshore payments to players and the Murray Group Management Limited Remuneration Trust.
“I have no idea of the sum for which we may be liable, but Rangers cannot afford much,” Johnston said.
“The reality is that, if the decision is bad and the club can’t pay, there would be a decision to be made.”
“It’s not clear where the liability lies. It could be October or November before we find out.”
“The situation is not holding up the sale, but it does inhibit new financing and new investment.”
“Today’s figures are a snapshot – they are not bad figures.”
“Progress is good. Around 22 million pounds is a more realistic debt figure.”
Johnston denied the club had been involved in any illegal dealings regarding their taxation issues.
“I would emphasise that no allegations have been made to suggest any illegal activity and tax vehicles of this type have been used by a number of companies throughout the country,” he said.
“We continue to vigorously contest HMRC’s challenge on the taxation treatment of the trust and, in doing so, continue to receive reassuring opinion from tax, accounting and legal specialists.”
Fri 1 April, 2011Tottenham Hotspur defender William Gallas will not sign a new contract at the club unless there is Champions League football on offer next season.
The 33-year-old signed a one-year deal last summer after joining on a free from fierce rivals Arsenal.
The France international is a key player for manager Harry Redknapp and has helped the club into the Champions League quarter-finals in their debut appearance in the tournament.
Gallas has said he is open to signing another deal with Tottenham but wants to see if the club can retain their place among Europe’s elite.
Spurs currently lie fifth in the table, just outside the four qualification spots but if they win this year’s competition they will gain entry for next season.
Redknapp confirms negotiations have started with the veteran, who he regards as ’one of the signings of the season’.
“The chairman’s doing a deal,” Redknapp told the Daily Telegraph
“William fully deserve it, he has been top class. He’s a nice man, a quiet man who just gets on with it.
“He could have gone abroad during the summer and made money, but the deal he did with us was an awful lot less than he was on at Arsenal.
“He has been one of the signings of the season. He has been magnificent for us and has played nearly all the games.”
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GD Star RatingMartin Galmarini playing for Tigre was booked because the ref thought he used his hand to control the ball before scoring against Gimnasia.It was his second yellow of the game.
Video evidence showed that Galmarini's goal was legal and that he had not handled the ball.The Argentine FA overturned the red card decision.A bit late for Tigre because they lost the game 2 -1 anyway.However it's a step in the right direction.
Here's the video of the imaginary handball and the real booking.
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Adriano has revealed that he aims to return to Brazil after his contract at Roma was canceled this week.
The Brazilian had signed a three-year deal with Roma last summer, but the contract was terminated last week.
Adriano says that he wants to return to Brazil despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
“The choice to return to Brazil is the right one,” Adriano told Il Corriere dello Sport.
“I have two children, I am with the mother of my children and I miss them a lot. Each time I call them I feel like crying. I can no longer be far away from them and it’s not easy to bring them here.
“I was unlucky at Roma but perhaps it was a sign from God to tell me that it would be better for me to return to Brazil.”
“I hope the fans are not angry with me and I hope they understand who I am. I decided with the club that to end the contract was the best solution for everyone.
“I have not been able to succeed at Roma, mainly due to injuries. Never in my career had I suffered so many injuries.
“Each time I was finding my form I was forced to stop because of a physical problem. I lose so much money but I want to be happy with my family.
“Today I can leave with my head held high. I haven’t treated anyone badly and I have always respected everyone. I leave Roma but I will not stop playing.”
Thu 10 March, 2011Adriano has revealed that he aims to return to Brazil after his contract at Roma was canceled this week.
The Brazilian had signed a three-year deal with Roma last summer, but the contract was terminated last week.
Adriano says that he wants to return to Brazil despite interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
“The choice to return to Brazil is the right one,” Adriano told Il Corriere dello Sport.
“I have two children, I am with the mother of my children and I miss them a lot. Each time I call them I feel like crying. I can no longer be far away from them and it’s not easy to bring them here.
“I was unlucky at Roma but perhaps it was a sign from God to tell me that it would be better for me to return to Brazil.”
“I hope the fans are not angry with me and I hope they understand who I am. I decided with the club that to end the contract was the best solution for everyone.
“I have not been able to succeed at Roma, mainly due to injuries. Never in my career had I suffered so many injuries.
“Each time I was finding my form I was forced to stop because of a physical problem. I lose so much money but I want to be happy with my family.
“Today I can leave with my head held high. I haven’t treated anyone badly and I have always respected everyone. I leave Roma but I will not stop playing.”
Thu 10 March, 2011Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists he will see out his contract with the London club as speculation intensifies over his future.
The 51-year-old’s deal expires at the end of next season and despite reports he could return to Serie A – where he has previously been in charge of AC Milan, Juventus and Parma – he is adamant he will remain at Stamford Bridge.
Speculation has linked Ancelotti with a return to Roma, where he made 171 appearances as a player, after the recent departure of Claudio Ranieri – a former Chelsea boss himself.
But Ancelotti said such a move is not on the horizon.
“I’m very well in London, I have another year of contract and I intend to stay here,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Here you can breathe. In Italy, if a team goes bad, the fans are waiting outside the stadium and insult you. I could not stand it.”
“Training Roma has always been my desire, which I have expressed several times, but it doesn’t mean that it should be realised tomorrow.”
The Italian is in a bullish mood despite Chelsea’s league woes.
The reigning champions are in fifth place on the table and 15 points behind leaders Manchester United, who they host on Tuesday. But with his side already having one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals, Ancelotti still has his heart set on silverware.
“The season is not yet over. Of course, our journey so far has not been satisfactory,” he said.
“The objective is to reach the top four in the Premier League and then there’s the Champions League.”
“My team, after two negative months, is recovering. I really think will be a nice spring for us.”
Tue 1 March, 2011Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti insists he will see out his contract with the London club as speculation intensifies over his future.
The 51-year-old’s deal expires at the end of next season and despite reports he could return to Serie A – where he has previously been in charge of AC Milan, Juventus and Parma – he is adamant he will remain at Stamford Bridge.
Speculation has linked Ancelotti with a return to Roma, where he made 171 appearances as a player, after the recent departure of Claudio Ranieri – a former Chelsea boss himself.
But Ancelotti said such a move is not on the horizon.
“I’m very well in London, I have another year of contract and I intend to stay here,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Here you can breathe. In Italy, if a team goes bad, the fans are waiting outside the stadium and insult you. I could not stand it.”
“Training Roma has always been my desire, which I have expressed several times, but it doesn’t mean that it should be realised tomorrow.”
The Italian is in a bullish mood despite Chelsea’s league woes.
The reigning champions are in fifth place on the table and 15 points behind leaders Manchester United, who they host on Tuesday. But with his side already having one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals, Ancelotti still has his heart set on silverware.
“The season is not yet over. Of course, our journey so far has not been satisfactory,” he said.
“The objective is to reach the top four in the Premier League and then there’s the Champions League.”
“My team, after two negative months, is recovering. I really think will be a nice spring for us.”
Tue 1 March, 2011Aston Villa’s French midfielder Robert Pires is hopeful of extending his stay at the Midlands club beyond this season.
Pires linked up with manager Gerard Houllier at Villa in November on an initial six-month deal as his compatriot looked to add experience to his relegation-threatened squad.
The 37-year-old’s arrival has coincided with an upturn in form for the Villans, who now just sit a point and goal difference out of the top-half of the Premier League table, and Pires hopes he can continue to make an impact next season.
“For me, every morning I need to practice my football,” Pires said.
“I hope to play games and I hope to play next season. Why not? I would like to stay at Villa for another season. I really love this club.”
“I love the players because it is a very good team. I know Gerard Houllier, I am French, he is French. The most important for me is to help this team because I have experience. I know I’m not going to play every game. I’m old.”
Although he has only made six appearances since his arrival, Pires’ experience has been vital and he was the recipient of a standing ovation by the Villa Park faithful after starring in the club’s 4-1 home victory over Blackburn on Saturday.
After not playing football for six months after the end of the 2009/10 season with Villarreal, it has taken Pires time to get his fitness and match sharpness back to Premier League standards.
But judging by Saturday’s performance, Pires is capable of being a big contributor in the second half of the season.
“When I play, I try to play very well, like against Blackburn at the weekend,” he said.
“But, for me, I need to help this team, or the younger players, because I have the experience.”
Despite a poor start to the season, Villa are much improved, having lost just one of their last seven Premier League fixtures and Pires says there is a great team spirit within the squad ahead of Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie at the City of Manchester Stadium.
“Sometimes it is difficult in the middle of the season when you change the manager,” Pires said. “It is difficult for the new manager, for the players, for the chairman, for the coach, for everyone.”
“But there is a great team spirit and, when you play like against Blackburn, you have more confidence. We have two months for climbing the table. The situation is not good. You need to work more, win game after game. But the next is in the FA Cup and the objective is to win the FA Cup.”
Tue 1 March, 2011Aston Villa’s French midfielder Robert Pires is hopeful of extending his stay at the Midlands club beyond this season.
Pires linked up with manager Gerard Houllier at Villa in November on an initial six-month deal as his compatriot looked to add experience to his relegation-threatened squad.
The 37-year-old’s arrival has coincided with an upturn in form for the Villans, who now just sit a point and goal difference out of the top-half of the Premier League table, and Pires hopes he can continue to make an impact next season.
“For me, every morning I need to practice my football,” Pires said.
“I hope to play games and I hope to play next season. Why not? I would like to stay at Villa for another season. I really love this club.”
“I love the players because it is a very good team. I know Gerard Houllier, I am French, he is French. The most important for me is to help this team because I have experience. I know I’m not going to play every game. I’m old.”
Although he has only made six appearances since his arrival, Pires’ experience has been vital and he was the recipient of a standing ovation by the Villa Park faithful after starring in the club’s 4-1 home victory over Blackburn on Saturday.
After not playing football for six months after the end of the 2009/10 season with Villarreal, it has taken Pires time to get his fitness and match sharpness back to Premier League standards.
But judging by Saturday’s performance, Pires is capable of being a big contributor in the second half of the season.
“When I play, I try to play very well, like against Blackburn at the weekend,” he said.
“But, for me, I need to help this team, or the younger players, because I have the experience.”
Despite a poor start to the season, Villa are much improved, having lost just one of their last seven Premier League fixtures and Pires says there is a great team spirit within the squad ahead of Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie at the City of Manchester Stadium.
“Sometimes it is difficult in the middle of the season when you change the manager,” Pires said. “It is difficult for the new manager, for the players, for the chairman, for the coach, for everyone.”
“But there is a great team spirit and, when you play like against Blackburn, you have more confidence. We have two months for climbing the table. The situation is not good. You need to work more, win game after game. But the next is in the FA Cup and the objective is to win the FA Cup.”
Tue 1 March, 2011
