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The breakthrough of the star from Brazil.

2012-02-22T20:21:00.001+01:00

Ganso

Until now, Santos activists strongly opposed to any transfer speculation of striker Neymar and midfielder Ganso. Now they changed their mind. The latter will be able to leave the club in the summer transfer window, and buyers for the purchase is missing.

- Santos does not want players who are unhappy. If you want to leave, and the proposal will meet our expectations, it will go away - said in an interview with Radio Globo Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Riberio. - A player wants to show what he can, and it is in the interest of both him and the club - he added.

According to Brazilian media, the Santos' President specifically so long delayed the announcement of this information, because I did not want any club bought the player in January.

Ganso was praised for her performances in Santos, but far worse was the team's game in Brazil, especially in last year's Copa America tournament, where he was recognized as one of the biggest disappointments. In Santos in 2011 he played only 28 matches - all because of injury. After all, he scored five goals and recorded two assists.

According to recent reports, the strongest fighter are interested clubs from Milan, AC Milan and Inter. Apart from these, the game can join Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, where playmaker Luka Modric will lose. However, no shortage of opinion that the player does not fit your style of play in the Premier League.

Santos hopes to earn about 35 million euro.

Lavezzi the nightmare

2012-02-21T23:36:00.001+01:00

Napoli defeated at home Chelsea 3-1 in 1/8 final of the Champions League. Goals for the Azzurri team won Lavezzi (two) and Cavani, but as it turned out only to honor a hit for The Blues won the Juan Mata.

The charges Andre Villas-Boas had a good and hopeless moments. Weak start, then a happy goal, and by the end of the first half domination of Napoli and their 2-1 lead. In the second half of the image of the game has changed. Guests have shown themselves quite unlike football, played pleasantly to the eye, and the idea quickly. Ultimately, however, did not achieve the goal, as did the home team. The match is not optimistic before the second leg clash at Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho's worries

2012-02-20T19:59:00.007+01:00

Jose Mourinho

A serious challenge awaits Real Madrid on Tuesday. Jose Mourinho's charges in the capital of Russia will meet with CSKA in the first meeting of the eighth final of the Champions League.

Match can be in difficult conditions. Synthetic turf is not the same or real grass.Temperature can also be detrimental to us. Also We have to play at the highest level to against those conditions.

Many players are the same. This is a great advantage for the team - believes the coach. - They lost Vagner Love, but hired Seydou Doumbia. CSKA has the potential to compete outside Russia. Year after year they are in the Champions League and it's normal that we see them as a team that comes out of the group. They are a serious rival and we must treat them with respect - Mourinho added.

What's next for Fernando Torres?

2012-02-20T00:05:00.003+01:00

Fernando Torres

Fernando Torres did not manage to break his long streak without a goal, not taking advantage of the absence of Didier Drogba and convince the Andre Villas-Boas.

The coach says that the return of Drogba, or performances in the Champions League are perfectly able to motivate the Spaniard.

Personally, I think a good move would be to move Fernando as the central midfielder. Didier Drogba could compete for the middle attack with Daniel Sturridge and Romelu Lukaku, there is only one problem - the lack of class right winger. Perhaps Eden Hazard during the summer?

Juan Mata - Count On You 2011/2012

2012-02-19T22:15:00.005+01:00

Today it will be only video presentation of Juan Mata's skills after joining Chelsea.

Chelsea vs. Birmingahm City

2012-02-18T21:30:00.009+01:00

David Murphy shoots 1-0 goal

Chelsea only drew at Stamford Bridge with

Birmingham City 1-1 in the FA Cup. Goals scored in this match, by Murphy and Daniel Sturridge. This result is a repeat of clashes in the stadium in Birmingham.

Team Andre Villas-Boas again played poorly, with no idea the situation was like shooting again for a cure. Consistently playing the Birmingham defense attacks shattered the hosts, but fortunately we managed to get draw. Chelsea could even win this game, but the first installment penalty has not used by Juan Mata.

Announcement: Chelsea vs. Birmingahm City

2012-02-17T20:42:00.006+01:00

History likes to turn a wheel. Scenario similar to that of December has become a fact!
A few good results, three draws, and two-gate failture. In both cases the last four matches ended in bilance 4-6, but if statistics don't lie, it is time to win now. All fans believe in this, and waiting for the first oppournities to do so, and this would appear to be coming soon.

FA Cup matches at Stamford Bridge will come last year dropout - Birmingahm City.

Champions League and League Europa: First Week

2012-02-17T08:44:00.005+01:00

The first week of struggle in this year's Champions League and Europa League has passed. A big surprise was the high loss to Arsenal from AC Milan 0-4.

The European league won their matches, Manchester United and City. The latter won luckily 2-1 against FC Porto, had to make up for losses, but after a own goal Alvaro Perreira, it was much easier.

Already a week Chelsea from Napoli to which I am waiting eagerly

Josh McEachran's first appearance

2012-02-15T22:47:00.004+01:00

Josh McEachran today got a chance in the match against Norwich, this is the video demonstration of his skills. Especially note the excellent administration of the 3-minute movie, 18-year-old has shown a great feeling, however, failed to note on your account assists.