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13 May 2012 | 11:09 pm
Italian coach Roberto Mancini, who led this season by Manchester Citytheir first Premier League since 1968, said his team did it because he wanted and deserved to win the title.
"It's hard to put into words how I feel. Three minutes to go we were losing by 1-2 and in a minute we scored two goals. We were able to because we wanted it, wanted and deserved the title," Mancini told the BBC after the meeting in which "citizens" to beat QPR 3-2 at.
The Argentine Sergio "Kun" Aguero sealed the comeback of the "citizens" in injury time with a goal that sparked euphoria in the Etihad and gave the league its own.
Agüero "he deserved it. It is right to mark it at the last second," said the coach, who acknowledged he was living "an incredible moment."
After one of the most agonizing final season in living memory in England, the City finished with 89 points, the same as their neighbors Manchester United, and became champion thanks to goal difference.
Mancini agreed to congratulate not only the fans of Manchester City,but also the followers of the team "in Abu Dhabi", as the company that owns the club, since 2008, is the Abu Dhabi United Group.
The coach, wearing an Italian flag, sent his congratulations,also, the owner of the entity, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, and the chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.
13 May 2012 | 11:03 pm
Leo Messi, the undisputed best player in the world, has ended with a league championship Pichichi legend after reaching a record high: 50 goals, four goals more than his great rival, Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo, author of 46 goals after the materialized against Mallorca at the Bernabeu in the last day. Thus, the '10 ' Blaugrana had sprayed the record that the player himself Portuguese, with 40 goals in La Liga 2010-11.
After winning his first trophy Pichichi in 2010 (34 goals), Leo Messi recovers, at age 24, the position for which he fought hard throughout the season with a Cristiano stubborn to give scope to theArgentine star. The boy from Rosario also won the Golden Boot and positions back to the conquest of a new Golden Ball, the fourth in his successful sporting career.
In the current season and 72 are so many that Messi has scored: 50 in La Liga, 14 in the Champions League, 3 in Spain Supercup, 1 European Super Cup, 2 in the World Club Championship and another 2 in the King's Cup competition in which still must play the final (may 25 against Athletic), and which may increase stratospheric scoring mark this season. .
30 April 2012 | 8:25 pm
Fernando Torres,the spanish former star of Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, 28, has seen in recent times how raged criticism of his game from the British media and, in his words, last year's been a "very hard, in the that things have not gone well. "
The Spaniard received a further blow last February, when he was out of the squad by Vicente del Bosque for Spain friendly played against Venezuela and that meant one of the last tests in view of the Euro which takes place this summer in Poland and Ukraine.
So, last week has been a balm for a player who seems to have reunited with the best version of himself from the Italian Roberto DiMatteo who replaced on the bench of the "blues" into Portuguese AndréVillas-Boas, dismissed the March 4 after a run of negative results.
"Now is the time to enjoy," said a jubilant Torres after the gameagainst QPR and noted that "although it has been a difficult season, the work always has a reward."
The striker had not scored a hat-trick since September 2009 when he endorsed three goals against Hull with Liverpool, which dazzled the English football by the hand of the Spanish coach Rafa Benitez.
The compensation for the suffering of this course could this May,when Chelsea will play in separate final two of the three relevant titles of the season.
The compensation for the suffering of this course could this May,when Chelsea will play in separate final two of the three relevant titles of the season.
30 April 2012 | 8:18 pm
Lionel Messi scored two of the seven goals in Barcelona's display against the Lightning in Vallecas, to expand a historic and unique pulse with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored against Sevilla to reach 43 goals in the league.
Players seem from another planet and you break records for goals ina season. All marking Messi and Cristiano in his pulse in the finalleague championship is already a new record in league history. The two reach 43 goals and distance shown because why they are the best in the Spanish Soccer.
30 April 2012 | 8:10 pm
The former Argentine star, now coach of Al Wasl Dubai, viewed from the Royal Box of Etihad Stadium on Porla Premier Leaguedecider between Manchester United and City, where he plays his son Sergio "Kun" Aguero and Carlos Tevez fellow and Pablo Zabaleta.
Maradona arrived at the stadium two hours before kick-off, which can be defining for the fate of both teams, as the United takes threepoints clear at the City and, to get the win, would take a light sixpoints clear when played four dates remaining to end the league.
Diego joined the Etihad Stadium in the middle of home fans, but with a safe custody with him to the Royal Box Stadium, where the party continued alternatives with his daughter Giannina.
The Manchester City plays his son, Sergio "Kun" Aguero and twoArgentines Carlos Tevez and defender Pablo Zabaleta, the three starters on Monday against United.
Maradona arrived at the stadium two hours before kick-off, which can be defining for the fate of both teams, as the United takes threepoints clear at the City and, to get the win, would take a light sixpoints clear when played four dates remaining to end the league.
Diego joined the Etihad Stadium in the middle of home fans, but with a safe custody with him to the Royal Box Stadium, where the party continued alternatives with his daughter Giannina.
The Manchester City plays his son, Sergio "Kun" Aguero and twoArgentines Carlos Tevez and defender Pablo Zabaleta, the three starters on Monday against United.
22 February 2012 | 9:39 pm
The Scottish coach of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday that he feels well enough to stay two or three years on the bench of the "Red Devils", where he trains for 28 seasons."I do not know how much will endure but if my health holds, I do not think two or three years I do any harm," said the coach in an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, where he also said he would retire in a moment of success for the team.
"If there comes a point where you do not enjoy what I do, it's time to retire. But I always think of going with a success behind you. I hope we can do it," he said.
Ten years ago, the Scottish coach announced he would retire when I finished the 2001-2002 season, but the poor performance of the team in that year, during which not harvested any title, it did reverse his decision.
In this interview, Ferguson said he would not continue to train when done his time at United, but will remain active and hopes to have "some role" in the club once removed.
"If there comes a point where you do not enjoy what I do, it's time to retire. But I always think of going with a success behind you. I hope we can do it," he said.
Ten years ago, the Scottish coach announced he would retire when I finished the 2001-2002 season, but the poor performance of the team in that year, during which not harvested any title, it did reverse his decision.
In this interview, Ferguson said he would not continue to train when done his time at United, but will remain active and hopes to have "some role" in the club once removed.
22 February 2012 | 9:31 pm
The British press speculated on Wednesday with possible replacements for coach Andre Villas-Boas Europe after the defeat of Chelsea in Naples 3-1, leaving the Blues in one of the most critical times in recent years.
One of the candidates named in the media is the Spanish Rafa Benitez, who went to Liverpool for six years and made the most of striker Fernando Torres, who is going through a goal drought since leaving the Reds to join the project by Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich.
After the game in Naples, criticism of Villas-Boas focus on a lineup that left out of the starting defender Ashley Cole, Michael Essien and midfielder Frank Lampard veteran and Torres, who lost his title with the return Didier Drogba's Cup in Africa.
After the game in Naples, criticism of Villas-Boas focus on a lineup that left out of the starting defender Ashley Cole, Michael Essien and midfielder Frank Lampard veteran and Torres, who lost his title with the return Didier Drogba's Cup in Africa.
15 February 2012 | 11:52 pm
After drawing 0-0 in 90 minutes, the 'copper bullet' beat Ivory Coast 8-7.
After a final ending with extension included, and eighteen pitches scoreless shootout, Zambia confirmed their status as revelation winning the title, the first in the history of the African Nations Cup.
Zambia inherited the throne Africa. Write their name first in a competition dominated in recent years by Egypt, absent from the competition. They reached the coveted title in his third final.
Ivory Coast was again convicted of the shoot. Favorite from the start, with a great reputation for the brilliance of its players, components of large reputable international football, fell again in the jump shots.
The Zambia national football team climbed 25 places in the FIFA world rankings and entered the top 50 group for the first time in eleven years after winning the African Nations Cup on Sunday.
The "Chipolopolo" (Copper Bullets) and is nicknamed the combination of Zambia, were placed in the position 43, its highest location since February 2001, after beating Ivory Coast on penalties in the final scoreless play in Libreville.
After a final ending with extension included, and eighteen pitches scoreless shootout, Zambia confirmed their status as revelation winning the title, the first in the history of the African Nations Cup.
Zambia inherited the throne Africa. Write their name first in a competition dominated in recent years by Egypt, absent from the competition. They reached the coveted title in his third final.
Ivory Coast was again convicted of the shoot. Favorite from the start, with a great reputation for the brilliance of its players, components of large reputable international football, fell again in the jump shots.
The Zambia national football team climbed 25 places in the FIFA world rankings and entered the top 50 group for the first time in eleven years after winning the African Nations Cup on Sunday.
The "Chipolopolo" (Copper Bullets) and is nicknamed the combination of Zambia, were placed in the position 43, its highest location since February 2001, after beating Ivory Coast on penalties in the final scoreless play in Libreville.
15 February 2012 | 11:44 pm
The Mexican striker Javier Hernandez aka. Chicharito seek to collaborate for the success of Manchester United's visit to the Amsterdam Arena which will be measured at Ajax, meeting for the knockout phase of the Europa League.
"It will be a tough game, but we're going to Amsterdam in search of winning," Hernandez said in remarks published by the English club's official website with which will make his first appearance at this event, on Thursday next.
"Playing at home in the second stage is important but is only a small advantage does not guarantee victory," added the fact Chicharito come as visitors.
Also the selected Mexican already posted six goals this season with the Red Devils look to perform well in the European event since, said the team looking for the best results every time.
"The Champions League is the best competition in Europe and is a bit strange to be in the Europa League. But we want to win every tournament we enter," he said.
With respect to the opponent, Javier Hernandez recognizes the quality of Ajax and his own squad so he said "both teams have a long history in Europe, so it must be a great game."
"It will be a tough game, but we're going to Amsterdam in search of winning," Hernandez said in remarks published by the English club's official website with which will make his first appearance at this event, on Thursday next.
"Playing at home in the second stage is important but is only a small advantage does not guarantee victory," added the fact Chicharito come as visitors.
Also the selected Mexican already posted six goals this season with the Red Devils look to perform well in the European event since, said the team looking for the best results every time.
"The Champions League is the best competition in Europe and is a bit strange to be in the Europa League. But we want to win every tournament we enter," he said.
With respect to the opponent, Javier Hernandez recognizes the quality of Ajax and his own squad so he said "both teams have a long history in Europe, so it must be a great game."
15 February 2012 | 11:38 pm
The Uruguayan Luis Suarez (Liverpool) rejected a handshake to the Manchester United french Patrice Evra at the start of league match between the teams at Old Trafford.
Suarez resurfaced this week after serving eight-match ban after being found guilty of racist abuse directed against the Franco-Senegalese on 15 October at Anfield, and this was the first time faced the United since the incident.
Suarez resurfaced this week after serving eight-match ban after being found guilty of racist abuse directed against the Franco-Senegalese on 15 October at Anfield, and this was the first time faced the United since the incident.
In the ritual pre-game league in which the players of both teams greeted, Evra held out his hand toward Suarez, who passed over and went straight to the Spanish keeper of the Red Devils, David De Gea.
The United defender tried to retain the Uruguayan to complete the formality of greeting, but the striker again rejected to shake his hand.
Evra raised his left arm as a sign of anger, and his partner Rio Ferdinand refused to shake hands shortly after Suarez. The referee Phil Dowd spoke with Evra.
At the end of the game, Evra celebrated with fanfare against Suarez, who left the court with his head down.
At the end of the game, Evra celebrated with fanfare against Suarez, who left the court with his head down.
15 February 2012 | 11:32 pm
Maradona when he played with italian NapoliThe Argentine former player and current coach of Dubai club Al Wasl, Diego Armando Maradona said he would like to coach in Italy, where he currently can not return because he feels "persecuted" because of his problems with the Treasury, prompting 40 million euros (56 million).
In an interview published Wednesday by the newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Maradona regrets ever coming to Italy make him feel "a thief" and a "crook".
"But I have not stolen anything from Italy and the Italians and I have only joy and fun in the playgrounds," the golden boy.
"I'd go back to Italy without feeling a thief could then concentrate on thinking about Italian football. Not deny it, I would like to coach an Italian team and if this were the Napoli, there would be a dream," he said.
"But I have not stolen anything from Italy and the Italians and I have only joy and fun in the playgrounds," the golden boy.
"I'd go back to Italy without feeling a thief could then concentrate on thinking about Italian football. Not deny it, I would like to coach an Italian team and if this were the Napoli, there would be a dream," he said.
The Argentine champion charged in addition to this problem with the Italian Treasury was because of "a leader of Napoli warned that time," because when he was required to pay for six months since I was in Italy.
15 February 2012 | 11:26 pm
The Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini rejected accusations of Argentine footballer Carlos Tevez who treated him as a "dog" and said that if he made a mistake, that was too nice to the wayward attacker.
Tevez returned to Manchester on Tuesday after spending three months in Argentina without the permission of his club.
The South American has not played in the City since he refused to be heated in a game in September for the Champions League.
"I strongly disagree with Charles, which he said, because they never treated him badly. Maybe it was the opposite, always treated him very well," Mancini said at a news conference.
"That's the last question answered (about Tevez) over the next three months," added the Italian.
The Argentine has said he wants to play on the team, seeking its first league title since 1968.
Tevez's return to the team will depend greatly on the level to display, but his latest statements appear to be of great help in their intention to be taken into account.
Also be expected reception of City fans and if you forgive the striker for his behavior.
This week, Tevez said in an interview that the party discord, against Bayern Munich in Germany, Mancini was angry and sent him to warm up "like a dog".
Tevez was the scorer of the City in the Premiership in the 2009-10 season with 23 points and last season with 20, but failed to score in the five games he played before the conflict broke out in Munich.
His absence without leave to travel to Argentina has cost millions in salary and was fined six weeks' wages for gross misconduct after the trip to their country without permission.
The Argentine international was also eager to transfer to another club in the January transfer market, but potential agreements with AC Milan, Inter Milan and Paris Saint Germain failed to materialize.
On Sunday, Mancini suggested that Tevez could again play an important role in the City.
Tevez returned to Manchester on Tuesday after spending three months in Argentina without the permission of his club.
The South American has not played in the City since he refused to be heated in a game in September for the Champions League.
"I strongly disagree with Charles, which he said, because they never treated him badly. Maybe it was the opposite, always treated him very well," Mancini said at a news conference.
"That's the last question answered (about Tevez) over the next three months," added the Italian.
The Argentine has said he wants to play on the team, seeking its first league title since 1968.
Tevez's return to the team will depend greatly on the level to display, but his latest statements appear to be of great help in their intention to be taken into account.
Also be expected reception of City fans and if you forgive the striker for his behavior.
This week, Tevez said in an interview that the party discord, against Bayern Munich in Germany, Mancini was angry and sent him to warm up "like a dog".
Tevez was the scorer of the City in the Premiership in the 2009-10 season with 23 points and last season with 20, but failed to score in the five games he played before the conflict broke out in Munich.
His absence without leave to travel to Argentina has cost millions in salary and was fined six weeks' wages for gross misconduct after the trip to their country without permission.
The Argentine international was also eager to transfer to another club in the January transfer market, but potential agreements with AC Milan, Inter Milan and Paris Saint Germain failed to materialize.
On Sunday, Mancini suggested that Tevez could again play an important role in the City.
29 January 2012 | 6:12 pm
Lionel Messi
Leo Messi is not usually speak to the press and much less of the referees, but made an exception last night when asked about the performance of José Antonio Teixeira Vitienes "I do not like to talk about the referees but sometimes you are arrogant and threaten with a high card draw. "
After listening to Messi seems clear that in the Barcelona back to talk about the referees. Pep Guardiola made it clear a few days ago was not going to complain about referees because I thought it was useless, but Xavi and Valdés himself sent their messages to the members.
Xavi was the most eloquent: "I have a feeling that this year hurt us more than others." Valdes is not far behind: "During the season we have not been whistled some penalties that were clear. The Iniesta is one more than add to the list."
The last one to criticize the referees has been Messi, who despite seven points behind, do not quit: "Barcelona does not give up. Just started the second round, remains very much. There are still many points, now plays the game Cup and we have to do the right things to try to be in the final. "
He tried to finish, but Messi was found with an inspired Diego Lopez, who neutralized the actions of the best soccer player in the planet: "We had opportunities but has not reached the goal."
Leo Messi is not usually speak to the press and much less of the referees, but made an exception last night when asked about the performance of José Antonio Teixeira Vitienes "I do not like to talk about the referees but sometimes you are arrogant and threaten with a high card draw. "
After listening to Messi seems clear that in the Barcelona back to talk about the referees. Pep Guardiola made it clear a few days ago was not going to complain about referees because I thought it was useless, but Xavi and Valdés himself sent their messages to the members.
Xavi was the most eloquent: "I have a feeling that this year hurt us more than others." Valdes is not far behind: "During the season we have not been whistled some penalties that were clear. The Iniesta is one more than add to the list."
The last one to criticize the referees has been Messi, who despite seven points behind, do not quit: "Barcelona does not give up. Just started the second round, remains very much. There are still many points, now plays the game Cup and we have to do the right things to try to be in the final. "
He tried to finish, but Messi was found with an inspired Diego Lopez, who neutralized the actions of the best soccer player in the planet: "We had opportunities but has not reached the goal."
29 January 2012 | 6:05 pm
Jean Beausejour
English soccer team Wigan signed chilean Jean Beausejour behind the wheel of Birmingham, in an attempt to strengthen a squad that last place in the Premier League.
Coach Roberto Martinez said he hopes the "dynamism, technical ability and tactical concepts (Beausejour) provide a new dimension to our team."
The attacker, 27, who came to Birmingham in 2010 from the America of Mexico, signed a contract with Wigan for two years.
Wigan Beausejour said "has a difficult season finale, but I am anxious to meet this challenge."
Beausejour played 39 games with Birmingham, including in the win over Arsenal in the final of the League Cup last year.
29 January 2012 | 5:52 pm
Carlos Tevez (Manchester City) remain dormant in England for the next six months, having failed all transfer negotiations in European football, confirmed their representative, the iranian Kia Joorabchian.
The agent reported that "none of the three big clubs" (for Milan, Inter Milan and Paris Saint Germain) interested in the player reached "figures alleged" by Manchester to unlock your departure.
The agent reported that "none of the three big clubs" (for Milan, Inter Milan and Paris Saint Germain) interested in the player reached "figures alleged" by Manchester to unlock your departure.
Indeed, the former Boca Juniors remain in the British entity, although the coach, the Italian Roberto Mancini, and warned that not taken into consideration.
"We have been negotiating with three big clubs but I do not think the numbers have reached wants Manchester. Carlos will stay in the City until the summer (European). They (the club) would like to leave but not at any price "said the agent told Radio TalkSport.
Kia Joorabchian has said he hopes a solution and that Tevez is transferred before the January transfer window closing on January 31, but acknowledged that there is no agreement on the table to go to another club.
"The City wants to transfer the player, but at a price," Joorabchian said in an interview with Talksport program. "We have been in talks with three big clubs."
"Carlos understands they have a contract and left him, but Carlos has already accepted you must return and live with Mancini."
Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini, has said that Tevez will not play for his club after the striker was suspended for refusing to enter a game as a substitute in the UEFA Champions League in September.
Tevez left the club without permission and then to Argentina, and the City announced this week that it has imposed fines amounting to the player $ 14 million.
29 January 2012 | 5:00 pm
Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of season, according to The Sunday Times said.
The Portuguese would have tired of being coach of Madrid and would like to retrain the Premier, four years after ending its cycle in English football.
The news has been flying over several days, but gaining strength again after the prestigious Sunday Times confirmed on its cover.
The news has been flying over several days, but gaining strength again after the prestigious Sunday Times confirmed on its cover.
According to British newspaper Mourinho would leave Real Madrid at the end of the season to return to the Premier League, although not immediately clear what would the Luso club.
The Portuguese would have determined his march irrevocably tired of the division caused by the figure in the Real Madrid.
A close friend said Mou will return to England at the end of the season, a decision would not change even winning a title.
It's not a question of the team decided to dispense with his services, if the season ends with no title, which seems unlikely given their good performance in the league, but rather a unilateral decision of the Technical own, tired of leaks to the media players, division in a part of the leadership and division of opinions about her figure.
20 January 2012 | 10:42 pm
After the unfortunate events of last Wednesday, the hated portuguese soccer player Pepe is likely to disappear from the lineups of the Real Madrid for a while.
In the offices of the white club understand that what is best for the portuguese central to settle down and there are many who believe there will be a covenant for the Luso or play against Athletic or travel to Camp Nou, where it is expected a hell in the case that he plays.
Pepe ended the game with discomfort in the hamstring, which may be enough not to play and have time to reflect.
And in the Santiago Bernabeu are very concerned with the attitude of the player and they'll call chapter, whatever the final decision to take Jose Mourinho.
The Portuguese coach also favored to take a few days off. The Luso finished the game very nervous after half stick with Barcelona, heard whistles and fail to replace him in goal from Puyol. Mourinho, in fact, ended up very unhappy with him after huge layoffs in the 1-1.
Pepe ended the game with discomfort in the hamstring, which may be enough not to play and have time to reflect.
And in the Santiago Bernabeu are very concerned with the attitude of the player and they'll call chapter, whatever the final decision to take Jose Mourinho.
The Portuguese coach also favored to take a few days off. The Luso finished the game very nervous after half stick with Barcelona, heard whistles and fail to replace him in goal from Puyol. Mourinho, in fact, ended up very unhappy with him after huge layoffs in the 1-1.
20 January 2012 | 8:16 pm
The Brazilian soccer star Pele said Lionel Messi is his favorite current player, but said they "never" be born another Pele, and incidentally, launched an interesting challenge to '10 'Barca and the albiceleste.
"When Messi has scored 1283 goals and won 3 World Cups, we speak," Pele said in an interview published by the newspaper "Le Monde". "Records are made to be broken, but it will be hard to beat mine. People ask me all the time to be born when another Pele. Never! My father and my mother closed the factory," he said.
The historic Brazilian footballer said that "technically" Messi, 24, and Pele, 71, are "virtually unchanged" and that both received a "gift of God." "With me, no one knew what was going to throw leg, played with both. Also got many headed goals," said the Brazilian.
By the way, 'O Rei' again delve into the wound that it hurts to read: "Messi is a great player at Barcelona, but when he plays with Argentina does not have the same success.
" It is recalled that Messi himself, aware of this little 'but' in his career, he had defended recently by comparing with Di Stefano, considered one of the top four players in history without ever won a World Cup.
"When Messi has scored 1283 goals and won 3 World Cups, we speak," Pele said in an interview published by the newspaper "Le Monde". "Records are made to be broken, but it will be hard to beat mine. People ask me all the time to be born when another Pele. Never! My father and my mother closed the factory," he said.
The historic Brazilian footballer said that "technically" Messi, 24, and Pele, 71, are "virtually unchanged" and that both received a "gift of God." "With me, no one knew what was going to throw leg, played with both. Also got many headed goals," said the Brazilian.
By the way, 'O Rei' again delve into the wound that it hurts to read: "Messi is a great player at Barcelona, but when he plays with Argentina does not have the same success.
" It is recalled that Messi himself, aware of this little 'but' in his career, he had defended recently by comparing with Di Stefano, considered one of the top four players in history without ever won a World Cup.
27 December 2011 | 12:26 am
Arsenal´s coach Arsene Wenger dreams of the transfer of French striker Thierry Henry ( New York Red Bulls) for the next two months, according to the British press.
"I have to think (make an offer to Henry). On January 1 will be a vital time for us. We have seven days to make decisions and take on that term," Wenger said yesterday at a news conference.
Henry, who played eight seasons at Arsenal, is currently on vacation, but has been training the last four weeks with the Gunners and has impressed his former coach.
Given the current slowdown in the American League (MLS), Henry was not expected in New York before March.
Wenger is considering a sale during the months of January and February, to compensate for outflows and Gervinho Chamakh, who are leaving for the African Nations Cup.
No unusual transfers of the best players in the MLS teams in Europe earlier this year. David Beckham has been twice in AC Milan and Landon Donovan, the Galaxy captain in Los Angeles, will play again this year at Everton.
"I have to think (make an offer to Henry). On January 1 will be a vital time for us. We have seven days to make decisions and take on that term," Wenger said yesterday at a news conference.
Henry, who played eight seasons at Arsenal, is currently on vacation, but has been training the last four weeks with the Gunners and has impressed his former coach.
Given the current slowdown in the American League (MLS), Henry was not expected in New York before March.
Wenger is considering a sale during the months of January and February, to compensate for outflows and Gervinho Chamakh, who are leaving for the African Nations Cup.
No unusual transfers of the best players in the MLS teams in Europe earlier this year. David Beckham has been twice in AC Milan and Landon Donovan, the Galaxy captain in Los Angeles, will play again this year at Everton.
26 December 2011 | 12:11 am
Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, Manchester City, was chosen as the best player on the continent in 2011 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during a ceremony in Accra.
Touré, 28, beat in the election to juvenile Ghanaian striker Andre "Dede" Ayew, Olympique Marseille, the son of Abedi Pele (winner in three consecutive editions since 1991) and the Malian Seydou Keita of Barcelona.
The midfielder current leader of the Premier League happening in Africa as the best player striker Samuel Eto'o, who won the award as player of Inter Milan in 2010, for the fourth time, and now plays in Makhachkala in Daghestan Anzhi.
Touré joined the team of Italian Roberto Mancini last season and was instrumental in winning the FA Cup, it became a goal in the semifinals against Manchester United, and in the final against Stoke City.
Touré, 28, beat in the election to juvenile Ghanaian striker Andre "Dede" Ayew, Olympique Marseille, the son of Abedi Pele (winner in three consecutive editions since 1991) and the Malian Seydou Keita of Barcelona.
The midfielder current leader of the Premier League happening in Africa as the best player striker Samuel Eto'o, who won the award as player of Inter Milan in 2010, for the fourth time, and now plays in Makhachkala in Daghestan Anzhi.
Touré joined the team of Italian Roberto Mancini last season and was instrumental in winning the FA Cup, it became a goal in the semifinals against Manchester United, and in the final against Stoke City.
In addition, Touré is the second player from that country to receive this award, previously won by his compatriot and striker Didier Drogba of the english team Chelsea who won in 2006 and 2009.
Touré, who thanked his family and his teammates at Manchester City, including his brother and fellow soccer player Kolo Touré was elected by a vote of the coaches of the 53 member countries of the CAF.
Touré, who thanked his family and his teammates at Manchester City, including his brother and fellow soccer player Kolo Touré was elected by a vote of the coaches of the 53 member countries of the CAF.
25 December 2011 | 11:49 pm
The Uruguayan striker was fined with eight games ban for racist abuse against defending Manchester United's Patrice Evra, despite the support of his team Liverpool.
In addition, the England defender John Terry could be prosecuted for xenophobia against Anton Ferdinand, defender of Queen's Park Rangers.
The Uruguayan striker incident occurred last October 15 in the game between Liverpool and Manchester United and was released over the next eight games, Suarez is suspended by the disciplinary commission of the FA.
Moreover, in another game the uruguayan Suárez was photographed gesturing to the rostrum rival (vs Fulham), when they were losing 0-1.
In addition, the England defender John Terry could be prosecuted for xenophobia against Anton Ferdinand, defender of Queen's Park Rangers.
The Uruguayan striker incident occurred last October 15 in the game between Liverpool and Manchester United and was released over the next eight games, Suarez is suspended by the disciplinary commission of the FA.
Moreover, in another game the uruguayan Suárez was photographed gesturing to the rostrum rival (vs Fulham), when they were losing 0-1.
25 December 2011 | 9:12 pm
Roberto Soldado, Valencia striker has become a man among Spanish players scoring in 2011, told Efe that the year is now closed on personal appearance has been "very good", although still considered to have "margin for improvement. "
During 2011 Soldado scored 32 goals in 47 official games in the calendar year, representing an average of 0'68 points per game makes him the best Spanish striker of the year now ending, some numbers that have helped him be convened by the Spanish team.
Thus, the striker from Valencia in 2011 with better records than the usual four forwards national team, such as David Villa, Fernando Llorente, Fernando Torres and Alvaro Negredo in regard to their performances with their club and without their parties in the Spanish team.
Although his numbers crowned him as the top scorer Spanish in 2011, Soldado is convinced that, by hi age (26 years), he still has "a good room for improvement" that can "work hard every day."
"I do not know any player to reach the goals and wants to overcome. It is true that on a personal level the year has ended well, but I can not settle for 26 years and I look for more. I hope that by the end of next year we can say that was even better, but what I want is to enjoy a title with Valencia, "said Soldier.
About his chances of going to play next selection and Eurocup, Soldado explained that it is a matter that haunts him, but as "any player in the world" for him would be "the greatest pride to wear the shirt of your country "and, where appropriate, would be" an honor to join the best team in the World. "
During 2011 Soldado scored 32 goals in 47 official games in the calendar year, representing an average of 0'68 points per game makes him the best Spanish striker of the year now ending, some numbers that have helped him be convened by the Spanish team.
Thus, the striker from Valencia in 2011 with better records than the usual four forwards national team, such as David Villa, Fernando Llorente, Fernando Torres and Alvaro Negredo in regard to their performances with their club and without their parties in the Spanish team.
Although his numbers crowned him as the top scorer Spanish in 2011, Soldado is convinced that, by hi age (26 years), he still has "a good room for improvement" that can "work hard every day."
"I do not know any player to reach the goals and wants to overcome. It is true that on a personal level the year has ended well, but I can not settle for 26 years and I look for more. I hope that by the end of next year we can say that was even better, but what I want is to enjoy a title with Valencia, "said Soldier.
About his chances of going to play next selection and Eurocup, Soldado explained that it is a matter that haunts him, but as "any player in the world" for him would be "the greatest pride to wear the shirt of your country "and, where appropriate, would be" an honor to join the best team in the World. "
24 December 2011 | 12:33 am
Seven years after their last championship, the bolivian soccer team The Strongest returned to exalt tabby with the League title, thanks to a 1-1 draw achieved in the city of Sucre to University in the second leg of the Cup Final Championship Entel Movil opening 2011-12.
As a good tiger team , the championship was achieved with suffering, especially on the final whistle, when the University won the tie and went all in search of the goal that would enable him to force a third meeting.
The Strongest took the lead at 5 minutes into the game after a play in which Escobar received the ball inside the area and with a half turn and with some complicity by counsel, sent a shot that goalkeeper completely lost Rios.
As a good tiger team , the championship was achieved with suffering, especially on the final whistle, when the University won the tie and went all in search of the goal that would enable him to force a third meeting.
The Strongest took the lead at 5 minutes into the game after a play in which Escobar received the ball inside the area and with a half turn and with some complicity by counsel, sent a shot that goalkeeper completely lost Rios.
24 December 2011 | 12:24 am
The British footballer David Beckham came to Paris with his family and raised with it the growing rumors about a possible but imminent signing for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), said France Football sports.
According to the online edition of the sports magazine, the exmadridista landed at Le Bourget airport about 18:30 local time (17:30 GMT), and his arrival is interpreted as after long weeks of reviews and negotiations, the soap opera upon his hypothetical contract with the Paris Club may soon come to an end.
France Football does not rule out the midfielder go to the stadium Sunday des Princes Parc, where the PSG will meet at 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT) at Lille, in a meeting "crucial that the club could be harnessed to introduce his new signing of magnitude. "
According added digital Sport, the British could commit for 18 months for a total of about 15 million euros (19.5 million), plus a post as ambassador for the club at the end of his contract.
PSG's sports director, Leonardo, said in November in an interview with "L'Equipe" that the club did not close the door to the addition of players like Beckham in the winter market, but stressed they had not yet closed no.
Beckham arrived in 2007 to Los Angeles Galaxy and has complied with the contract signed by five-year, $ 32.5 million, but has not been too anxious to speak since then about their professional future.
24 December 2011 | 12:04 am
Diego Pablo Simeone will take the bench next week from Atletico Madrid to replace Gregorio Manzano.
The sports director of the spanish soccer team Jose Luis Perez Caminero, has said that the argentine is "the ideal coach" to take the reins, while he believes both players and sports management are "guilty" of evil when the entity.
"Simeone is the ideal coach for his technical ability and knowledge of the club, knows the demands of the fans like us and understands what is the place where it should be this club," he said about the arrival of 'Cholo'.
Caminero reveals that the Argentinian, with whom he shared as soccer players, is "very excited" about this new experience. "He believes on the project and knows the need we have and that he will have here. I think his illusion makes us see which is the ideal coach," he acknowledged in a statement to the club's website.
Caminero reveals that the Argentinian, with whom he shared as soccer players, is "very excited" about this new experience. "He believes on the project and knows the need we have and that he will have here. I think his illusion makes us see which is the ideal coach," he acknowledged in a statement to the club's website.
