Football Notes

CR7 Record-Breaking Gol in La Liga

2011-05-21T13:07:00.000-07:00

Madrid - Cristiano Ronaldo ended the season with a won the individual title as the top scorer of La Liga. Not only that, the Real Madrid star was also a record-breaking goal in the Spanish League.

Ronaldo contributed two goals while delivering hit Almeria 8-1 Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (22/05/2011) pm dawn.

Goals was to make a collection of 26-year player scored in La Liga this season to 40. It makes him crowned as El Pichichi this season.

Ronaldo earned his top scorer along with a record-breaking. Before against Almeria, CR7 already collected 38 goals in La Liga. The number is already equal the old record owned by Telmo Zarra and Hugo Sanchez.

With 40 goals, then Ronaldo is now the player with the highest number of goals in one season in La Liga competition.

Keran Ronaldo scored in La Liga temporada 2010/2011 opened when menglahkan Espanyol 3-0, 21 September last. When the former Manchester United player was booked one goal via the penalty spot.

Furthermore, the Portuguese player continues to show sharpness. In fact he also has broken the record for the category of a hat-trick at most for one season in the Spanish League.

There was also quoted as saying by Reuters, Ronaldo also contribute by donating six goals in the Champions League and seven in the Copa del Rey.

source : detiksport.com

Chivu Ending The Career in the National Team

2011-05-21T11:14:00.000-07:00

Bucharest - Cristian Chivu to end his career with the Romanian national team. Inter Milan player said that factor into consideration the age and injury to terminate service to the country.

As reported by the official FIFA website on Saturday (21/05/2011) night local time, Chivu wrote his resignation in a letter addressed to the Romanian soccer federation (FRF).

"My career with Romania has been completed. Age, injury, and also a series of operations in recent years allows me to have difficulty to play at some event," said 30-year player.

"This decision was at once an end to one of the most important stage in my life. When you look back, I feel proud and honored," he continued.

Chivu's national team career started in 1999. Until now he has collected 75 times appearances for his country.

Romanian Football Federation (FRF) saddened by the resignation of Chivu. "This is a great loss for Romania, not only for Euro 2012 qualifiers (June 3) against Bosnia, which is a very important game, but also the future of the national team," said managing director Ionut Lupescu FRF.

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Berbatov and Tevez scramble the Golden Shoes

2011-05-20T02:55:00.000-07:00

Jakarta - Seizing the English Premier League champions had been ended by Manchester United emerged as the winner. However, there is still fun to scramble competition gold shoes alias top scorer title.

Strong competition will occur between Chelsea striker, Dimitar Berbatov with Manchester City bomber, Carlos Tevez. Both forwards are currently located in the top scorer list with each collecting 21 goals.

Number of goals Berbatov made in 31 games with 23 times of which became the starter. Former CSKA Moscow spearhead, Bayern Leverkusen and Tottenham Hotspur was incised special note in this season with its success scored five goals in one game when Manchester United crushed Blackburn Rovers 7-1, last November.

Indeed, Berbatov later displaced to the bench along with the shiny game Javier Hernandez duet with Wayne Rooney in attack. However, Berbatov will have the opportunity to increase the coffers that goal.

Sir Alex Ferguson has indicated will not take down MU with full force when entertaining Blackpool at Old Trafford on Sunday (05/22/2011) evening hrs. He intends to maintain the fitness of key players for the all-important duel contra Barcelona in the Champions League final, next week.

For title Berbatov is arguably going to be proving that he deserves maintained. So far, Bulgaria striker was not infrequently called into the list of selling Manchester United player. The success achieved gold shoes will definitely add to sweet season helped Manchester United who has clinched his 19th.

Tevez Berbatov who became the main rival, certain to be determined to score a goal. Argentina striker was not hard to find the back of his game despite the injury was bandaged for a month.

Skipper City that marked her comeback with a lead of The Citizens won the FA Cup champions beat Stoke City. Tevez was the star then buy up the victory with two goals in his team when the opponent the same roll with the score 3-0, the middle of this week.

City that will come to the headquarters of Bolton will certainly all my strength to help Tevez. Not just for the sake of the predicate's most productive player, but to persuade Tevez to leave the account so he would stay at Eastlands.

So, if anyone who would be king in the Premier League goals this season? Just wait.

source : detiksport.com

Moratti Want Ibra to Recruit Again

2011-05-17T06:21:00.000-07:00

Milan - Zlatan Ibrahimovic are no longer with Inter Milan. Even now Ibra defends Nerazzuri rivals, AC Milan. Still Inter president Massimo Moratti still have the desire to recruit him back.

Ibrahim leaving Inter in 2009. Sweden striker was then docked in Barcelona. One of the things that make players leave La Beneamata tall it is in the Champions League title.

In the 2009/2010 season, not the Champions League trophy obtained Ibra. Instead he should just accept the fact that Barca were eliminated by Inter, and the former drove up to the title.

Entering stagione 2010/2011, Ibra defends AC Milan. The first season's 29-year striker ended a sweet with the presence scudetto for the Rossoneri. Serie A championship is once again broken the dominance of Inter in the domestic league that has survived for half a decade.

Although no longer with Inter, moreover also has provided the title for his rivals, Nerazzurri president Massimo Moratti still miss Ibrahim.

"Right now I want to bring him back to join Inter. Regardless of whatever happens, Zlatan is one player who helped his team to become champions," said Moratti was launched from Football-Italy.

The oil tycoon was also says ready to "forgive" the other players who leave and join Inter Milan. "Milan boss Silvio Berlusconi said that he will do everything to bring Kaka? I actually will be recruiting again Ronaldo if he was younger," said Moratti.

The season ends soon, it means the summer transfer market will soon open. In Serie A, there is a presumption that the spending the player has a significant role in determining what kind of club achievements throughout the season.

Facing calciomercato, Moratti appeared to be not going to realize his dream that brought Ibrahim. "I think we need a player who has a long future, that means we need some young players," he finished.

source : detiksport.com

Benzema Still Want to Be in Madrid

2011-05-16T02:43:00.000-07:00

Madrid - Karim Benzema several times rumored to be leaving Real Madrid at the end of this season. Speculation is getting denials from the player's agent.

Although appearing quite well this season, Benzema status in Madrid is still not the main striker. He's still under the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain.

On the other hand, Benzema had plenty of admirers. Manchester United and Arsenal touted French striker would accommodate this.

However, the above speculation pushed over by agents Benzema, Karim Djaziri. Djaziri said his client was eager to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"Karim Benzema did not think to leave Madrid at any stage,"said Djaziri in the U.S., told SkySports.

"He did not ask me to negotiate with any club," he said.

"The news-paper (about Benzema will leave) one. Kerim just wanted to go at Real Madrid and shows this through good performances lately," said Djaziri.

source : detiksport.com

Fabregas Season Has Ended

2011-05-15T16:37:00.000-07:00

London - Arsenal will not be strengthened by Cesc Fabregas in the Premier League games remaining this season. Injuries make season the Gunners captain ended.

"This season Fabregas has ended and it also applies to fight him with the national team," said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger at the club's official website.

Fabregas himself was last performed in the face of Bolton on April 24 last. Then he missed three games.

Arsenal captain was originally featured in the match against Newcastle on Sunday (05/15/2011) night. But he eventually sidelined because of injury recurrence.

"He re-injured in his thigh and he will not play for us again this season. He also can not play for Spain because he should be sidelined for three to four weeks,"added Wenger.

That means Arsenal can not be strengthened academy dropout Barcelona players when faced Fulham last fight which is the North London team Premier League this season. Fabregas also could not defend the Spanish national team in a friendly match against the United States and Venezuela in June.

Apart from Fabregas, Johan Djourou for the season and also Samir Nasri may also have ended. "Djouru small chance (to appear opposite Fulham), and Nasri chances are very small," said Wenger.

"We will see how development of the condition of Nasri, but he also probably could not strengthen the French against Belarus on 3 June. injury not as serious Samir experienced Fabregas,"concludes The Professor.

source : detiksport.com

Silva Dreaming Fabregas joined him in the City

2011-05-15T04:29:00.000-07:00

Manchester - David Silva had a dream to play with Cesc Fabregas at Manchester City. According to Silva, his colleague in the Spanish national team that will be ideal recruits for The Citizens.

City to escape the Champions League next season to make the club Manchester United's derby was believed to strengthen his squad in the upcoming transfer window. They cited targeted a number of big names, one of them is Fabregas.

Fabregas in Arsenal's future is so incessant speculation materials. This is related to the desire to be able to lift the trophy again, something difficult he embodied with the Gunners.

Silva, who won the FA Cup trophy in his first season at City, hoping that Fabregas would join him at Eastlands.

"If only he could come, it would be great, incredible," Silva said in The Sun.

"We know what he accomplished as a player and he's got a lot of experience playing in England," he added.

"He likes to keep the ball and that's what we want to play. He treated the ball as her friend and I knew him well,"added the former Valencia player.

"I know him from the national team. So, it would be great," he added.

source : detiksport.com

Wenger Denies About Special Drug Use

2011-05-13T23:23:00.000-07:00

London - Former Arsenal player Paul Merson, claiming that he used special drug when he played for the club from London. The claim was later denied by Wenger.

"I never questioned it. Since you trust the manager, you receive only what he asked for," said Merson told the French media, So Foot, some time ago.

"Sometimes, at night before a big game, we were on vacation at an inn in Islington, where a 'yellow product' is injected into our hands," he continued.

A club spokesman later told The Sun that what is meant Merson was just ordinary multivitamin is given by injection.

Wenger himself was responding to comments by former players with ease.

"I can not respond to that comment seriously. I do not know how many players who've played here for 15 years, 200, maybe?"

"Some of them lived to 10 years. Paul Merson played for me for four months. So, you better ask the people who play here for five, six, seven, eight or nine years to find out how our actions are medically , "said The Professor told the BBC.

"I myself do not give anything to them. If they do not want to receive anything, they will not get anything."

"This is clearly ridiculous, placing suspicion on how we treat the health of our players and how we respect the health of our players," he said.

source : detiksport.com

Leonardo: Eto'o Extraordinary

2011-05-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

Milan - Samuel Eto'o showed impressive performances at Inter Milan face AS Roma in the Coppa Italia semi-final 2nd leg. Leonardo did not hesitate to give praise for the Cameroon striker.

In a match that was held at the Giuseppe Meazza on Thursday (12/05/2011) pm dawn, only Inter and Roma drew 1-1. With the result that La Beneamata winning 2-1 aggregate and advanced to the final eligible.

Despite playing on home soil, Inter difficult to tame Giallorossi. But Eto'o managed to break through the visitors' goal in 57 minutes before finally equalized by Marco Boriello at the last minute.

One additional goal was to add the coffers of his tally to 35 in the event both at Inter. Leonardo not only admit children Eto'o appear extraordinary in this match but also throughout the season.

"This action is difficult, with low rhythm game and both teams waited for the attack. There are not many chances in the first round and then we raise the tempo and managed to lead thanks to a great goal," he said on the official club website that was launched from ESPN Star.

"(Eto'o) is a tremendous player, universal, and he shows it throughout the season, not just this night only. The season he has been running very unusual, with 35 goals."

"He showed maximum commitment, as well as a team. I am satisfied, for months we've sacrificed and this season is a difficult season but the season is positive.

In the final, Inter will face Palermo to compete for the Coppa Italia trophy. Palermo successfully get rid of AC Milan after winning 2-1 in 2nd leg so that the aggregate winning 4-3.

source : detiksport.com

Seedorf: Where is My Contract , Milan?

2011-05-12T06:39:00.000-07:00

Milan - Pull the yield on the future at AC Milan's Clarence Seedorf apparently already made the players angry. Seedorf then ask assertiveness Rossoneri on a continuation of his career there.

Seedorf contract this summer that has been going on since 2002 will expire. Until now there has been no sign of Milan Seedorf will invite discussion about his new contract.

The reason is that time Milan was still concentrating fight scudetto and now after the club got it, it is also fair to question the seriousness of Milan's Seedorf to defend it.

Moreover Seedorf was rumored to be continuing his career in Brazil with local club Corinthians.

"The club asked us to wait until we win the Scudetto and that's what we do," I Seedorf told the Corriere dello Sport reported by the Italian Football.

"Now we want certainty and respect. You do not want to treat your own club's players like this," he continued.

"Obviously now I'm not feeling good. My relationship with the president Silvio Berlusconi yet clear what kind of vice-president Adriano Galliani, who will decide everything," he said again.

Seedorf was not alone because there is a name Alessandro Nesta, Andrea Pirlo and Ambrosini Masimmo whose future was hanged as well. They are already old, but its contribution to the success of Milan end the seventh season in the Serie A title fasting big enough.

"Half my career was spent here. Raporku with Milan has not changed and also my love. Maybe we need a mutual understanding of each other's needs," close the 35-year-old midfielder Dutchman.

source : detiksport.com

Achieving Zanetti 1000 Figures

2011-05-12T06:32:00.000-07:00

Milan - Match against AS Roma in the Coppa Italia last dawn has significance for Javier Zanetti. Inter Milan captain was recorded the 1,000 th appearance as a professional footballer.

Zanetti appear as a starter in the second leg semi-final before dawn when the Coppa Italia Roma Inter entertain. The match itself ending with the score 1-1. A draw was enough to deliver the team "blue-black" to match the top with a 2-1 aggregate.

The match was dawn also has significance for Javier Zanetti. Inter Milan captain reached the 1,000 th performance in his entire career as a professional footballer.

"This is a beautiful night. I thank all of them, ranging from my wife Paula and my children also appear in person at the stadium. Tonight is very important from various aspects, and to it was I could actually do the celebration," said Zanetti on the official club website.

The Argentine started his professional career in 1991 to strengthen the club in his country, Talleres. 37-year-old man became the tenth person who recorded the 1000 appearance as a professional player, parallel with names like Peter Shilton, Ray Clemence, David Seaman, and Paolo Maldini.

But the fight to-1000 Zanetti did not take place smoothly. Had been a tension between him and Nicolas Burdisso. "Yes it does happen, but it was over," he said.

Zanetti provide further assessment of the Inter appearances throughout the season. "Quite positive, we started with a win in the Italian Super Cup, went on to win Club World Cup, and now when able to finish in the Coppa Italia then it will be very beautiful," he added.

source : detiksport.com

Pirlo Decide his Future Soon

2011-05-11T03:13:00.000-07:00

Milan - The news that Andrea Pirlo of AC Milan will leave more widely blowing. But the new Pirlo himself will decide about his future after talking with the club.

Pirlo's contract with Milan will run out next month. Until now, it is unclear whether the Rossoneri intend to extend the contracts of players that ever so vital role.

Rumors circulated that crowded, midfielder who will soon step on the age of 32 years it will be anchored at Juventus. Pirlo itself admitted had not decided whether he will move or not.

"What Milan supporters still want to see me on the Rossoneri? I hope so. I will speak with new clubs and make a decision," I Pirlo in Italian Football.

Juventus itself is rumored to have set up a three-year contract for Pirlo. The former Brescia player it said will get a salary of up to 4 million euros per year.

Juventus eyeing Pirlo after they doubt with certainty to maintain its loan players from Liverpool, Alberto Aquilani. Juve have until May 15 this option to bind Aquilani permanently with the money of 16 million euros.
source : detiksport.com

Wesley Sneijder

2011-05-11T02:57:00.000-07:00

Wesley Sneijder (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɛsli ˈsnɛidər] ( listen)) (born 9 June 1984), is a Dutch footballer playing as an attacking midfielder for Italian Serie A club Internazionale since 2009, with whom he won the Treble in his first season. For this he was named UEFA Midfielder of the season as well as one of the three best midfielders in the world for 2010 by FIFA.
Due to his impeccable placement and confirmed ability to score from free kicks, Sneijder earned the reputation as a dead-ball specialist. With short stature, he is quick, strong on the ball, and his passing range is enhanced by his ambidexterity.
A product of the Ajax Academy, he previously played for AFC Ajax with whom he won six trophies and during which time he was awarded the Johan Cruijff Award (for best young player in Holland) in 2004. He was later sold to Real Madrid for €27 million in 2007, winning La Liga in his first season with the club and later being sold to Inter Milan for €15 million.
Sneijder previously represented various Youth squads for the Netherlands. He is now a regular player for the Dutch national team, having made his debut in April 2003 at the age of 18, and having represented his country at the world cup in 2006 and 2010 as well as UEFA Euro 2004 & 2008. Individually he was awarded the 2010 Bronze Boot, the 2010 Silver Ball and included in the team of the tournament for UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup as well as named man of the match for six out of eleven games played by "Oranje" at these two tournaments .

source : wikipedia

Soccer Shoes Nike And Adidas Back to Compete

2011-05-11T02:35:00.000-07:00

NIKE football shoes inc launched the Nike Elite Series full-featured, which brings new levels of performance (three quarters). Mercurial Vapor Superfly II, CTR360 Maestri, Total90 Laser II and III from Nike Tiempo Legend, all featuring the top of the new shoe, which can improve visual acuity in the field and outer soles are updated so as to provide lightweight performance for all types of players.

The Nike designers have reduced the weight of each shoe for the players can give their best. Lightweight construction, a complex technique, the strength of carbon and color contrast, are features that distinguish it from lainnya.Warna shoes are striking contrasts (Mach Purple Orange Metallic and Total) are specifically combined to improve visual acuity. For football players, this unique combination designed to improve visual acuity, so they can quickly identify teammates and pass the ball seamlessly.

Meanwhile, Adidas also seems not to be outdone by Nike, Adidas sports equipment manufacturer launches World Cup football boots series, "F50 adiZero", weighing 165 grams which claims as the lightest shoes dunia.Sepatu with special design, the colors purple and white chameleon electric accents will be used by the world's best player, Lionel Messi.

"Messi will be the first player will use a shoe with a special design. The new shoes are also only weighs 165 grams only, "Brand Communication Adidas Indonesia, Monica in Jakarta, Senin.Menurut him, other than a special model, the new shoes were introduced to the Indonesian people is guaranteed to accelerate the flight of a football player special design bola.Selain which will be known Messi at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Adidas also released another version, namely black-striped yellow.
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Milan Retake the Scudetto

2011-05-07T22:23:00.000-07:00

AC Milan's championship 2010/11 Serie A season after a 0-0 draw against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday (8/5/11) morning pm.
Appear dominant throughout the match, Milan had to settle with the score 0-0. But it would not be a problem considering this result is more than enough for the Rossoneri. Milan won the Italian league by collecting 78 points, and with two games remaining.

Degree becomes more valuable considering rolling in throughout the season, Milan appear most consistent (until week 36) with 23 wins, 9 draws and 4 defeats.

Scudetto title was the 18th for the Milan derby match-Inter club acquisition, which should end the hegemony over the last few years. It also became the first Scudetto title since they last won Milan last 2003/04 season.

As for Roma, a draw to keep their chances to penetrate the zone of Champions. Roma are now collecting 60 points and are in fifth position Serie A. Lazio are in the position of the standings with four points each new day will compete later against Udinese who had 59 points and had just moved Rome.

Road games

At Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Sunday (05/08/2011) pm dawn, Milan only need one point to ensure the championship title. It makes the Rossoneri appear adamant in the early minutes of the fight. The first chance to score came from the camp the visitors on nine minutes when Kevin Prince Boateng kick from outside the penalty box flew over the corner of the goal of Rome.

Mirco Vucinic nearly break through Milan's goal in minute 13. Moment stems from Marco Cassetti prick on the right side where he managed to outwit Gianluca Zambrotta. That he sent a cross to the far post right leads to Vucinic, who immediately opened fire from close range but could be intercepted Cristian Abbiati.

Milan are in the early minutes of play behind the offensive even depressed in the mid-first round. A sweep of Alessandro Nesta and Thiago Silva's header in front of goalkeeper avoid conceding the goal of the Rossoneri in minute 23.

Entering again 36 minutes Rome to spread threats while Aleandro Rosi kick off from inside the penalty box. But he directed the ball into the near post to read well by Abbiati.

In the injury time to force Abbiati Rome back ups and downs secure the net. This time Juan who threatened during acceleration in the penalty box can be stopped Milan's number one goalkeeper.

Not to one minute second-half run kick from outside the penalty box Robinho mentally affected goalposts. A minute ago Ambrossini Massimo effort to grab the ball free kick blocked by Roma defender who threw himself in the penalty box.

Right in minutes 60 Milan again throw open opportunities for excellence. Escaped the offside trap while chasing bait Ambrossini, Boateng with a cool poke ball when confronted one on one with Doni. Malang for Milan, the skin round was still light sideways from the target.

Pressure continues Milan Zlatan Ibrahimovic free-kick which could be intercepted Doni. Clarence Seedorf rebound effort from the moment it also failed because the host defender intercepted as he threw himself.

Furthermore Milan as preparing yourself to accept a draw. Rossoneri more often play in the field itself. These conditions could present some dangerous moments because they lose the ball and quickly threatened attack Rome.

Nothing created ripe opportunities in the last minute match, including five minutes of injury time. At the long whistle sounded the referee signs the game completely, Milan players and staff who have huddled on the sidelines immediately burst in to celebrate the title of the Milan-18.

Montella Will not Make 'Cage' to Ibrahim

2011-05-06T20:57:00.000-07:00

Rome - Zlatan Ibrahimovic so players are most wary of AS Roma's Vincenzo Montella when AC Milan entertain. Although concerned with malignancy Ibra, Montella will not build a 'cage' to drown out the striker.

Milan certainly will play an all-out during a visit to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday (08/05/2011) pm dawn. One point of the game will give the Rossoneri the Italian League title for the 18th time.

The visitors also will come with the best power following the recovery of Alexandre Pato and the return of Ibrahim from the penalty. The name of the latter to special attention from Motella because it is considered capable of making major changes in the body Milan.

After two successive match ban affected Ibrahim is believed to be using this match to prove the sharpness back. Especially in Serie A Ibrahim not to mention the goal scored after the break Napoli in late February.

Although mention Ibra is very dangerous, Montella will not give special treatment on the Swedish striker. Special escort will not be enforced because the Romans chose to seek keiseimbangan team will try to achieve maximum results.

"We're not going to put a cage around him tomorrow because we will try to find the right balance to win games," said Motella on Football Italia.

"You do not win the Scudetto only because there is a chance and he will win its title is the eighth in a row because he is a person who makes a difference," said Montella still comment on Ibrahim.

Rome itself will certainly provide extra resistance for the Rossoneri because they still have a chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season. Sitting in sixth position with 59 points, Francesco Totti cs now just one point behind Lazio in the order of four.

"I always believe we can qualify for the Champions League and I am even more convinced more by the fact that there is now. We have to provide the best in both physical and psychological level because we want to win and we have to win over Milan," Montella completed.

UEFA Punish Mourinho Five Matches

2011-05-06T15:49:00.000-07:00

Nyon - UEFA impose heavy penalties on Jose Mouriho related allegations that he was accusing me in Barcelona. Total Mourinho forbidden to accompany his team to compete for five games plus a fine.

In UEFA's official website said that the penalty imposed ban on Mourinho has included the time he did not appear in the second leg Champions League semi-final. While one other sentence is a suspended sentence and postponed until the next three seasons.

The decision was taken following the UEFA Disciplinary Commission issued scathing comment from the Portuguese coach when Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 0-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu. In such action Mourinho sent off into the stands for protesting too loudly.

"I do not know whether (because) to Unicef publication or because of friends (President of the Spanish Football Association, Angel) Villar at UEFA, where he was vice president. I do not know if it's because they (Barcelona) very good, but they have great strength. While we do not have a chance. "

"They're a great team, so congratulations to them, but they have that power. Pepe red-carded and I also. I do not know why," Mourinho said at the time.

UEFA said Mourinho has issued a "inappropriate comment". In addition to the penalty ban former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss was also fined 50,000 euros, or approximately USD 630.1 million.

Pepe also sanctioned match ban for one match, but Uefa considers it already endured after he was sidelined in the second semi-final. In addition, the El Real is also subject to a fine of 20,000 euros for being unable to control his fans.

Kubu Barcelona is also not free from punishment. Goalkeeper Jose Pinto involved commotion in the first round matches are prohibited pause compete for three games. That meant he could not play in the Champions League final against Manchester United.

Both Madrid and Barca have a chance to appeal as of three days of the sanction imposed.

Whatever the line-ups such as Chelsea, Fergie Ready

2011-05-06T08:33:00.000-07:00

Manchester - Sir Alex Ferguson admitted it can not predict who the Chelsea players who will be the starter when treated to Manchester United. However, he confessed ready.

'Red Devils' will host the Blues at Old Trafford in the Premier League continued action on this weekend. The winner of this game most likely to win the champion title.

In preparation, Ferguson had been peeping game contra Tottenham Hotspur Chelsea at the weekend. However, he admitted to not get anything.

"I do not know what to expect from Chelsea. I was there on their game last week and did not get anything from it," said Ferguson on SkySports.

"(Didier) Drogba full play so you can expect he will play. But he started the fight with a dilated right, and (Fernando) Torres was there,"continued the manager of Scottish origin.

"If they (Chelsea) plays both on Sunday, I can hardly comment on it. But no matter what they would do, we have the players to handle it,"said Fergie.

Milan Towards Scudetto

2011-05-05T23:10:00.000-07:00

Jakarta - Travel AC Milan in the last five weeks will be wonderful if it ends with the Scudetto this weekend. Moreover, records show, more superior Milan in Serie A against their opponents this weekend, Roma.

Milan do not want to wait any longer to become champions this season. 36th Giornata this time the coach had been targeted, Massimiliano Allegri, became giornata in which they confirmed themselves to be champions.

Before facing Bologna last weekend, Allegeri said that his team only needs four points only. Bologna has been conquered, and that means staying Allegri target one point over Roma at the Olimpico on Sunday (05/08/2011) pm dawn.

However, Milan have enough ammunition, if they want more than just getting a draw in Rome. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return after serving a suspension, as well as Alexandre Pato who is rumored to have recovered from injury.

Note also sided with the Rossoneri. Reported by FIFA's official site, 150 game between two teams that had occurred in the Serie A. Of the 150 that occasion, Milan managed to win 69 times, while the new Rome 37 times. Time 44 times the other match ended in a draw.

Milan even has a good record at the Olimpico. Than 75 meetings at home I Lupi, they won 26 times, 27 times the series and 22 defeats. These records were sufficient to provide fresh air to Clarence Seedorf et al.

Still not enough? Look at the following statistics: Milan has a good momentum ahead of this match, in which they record winning streak to five matches since defeating Inter Milan 3-0 in April.

Nevertheless, Milan supremo Silvio Berlusconi, expects his team to not jumawa first. New Scudetto be discussed when it is completely within their hands.

"We were not allowed to talk about the Scudetto until it actually achieved," he said at Soccernet.

Rome itself was less fierce. The caretaker, Vincenzo Montella, not willing to Milan partying in their homes.

"We're not going to let Milan's Scudetto party at the Olimpico this weekend," he said.

Falcao Making Records in Europe

2011-05-05T20:08:00.000-07:00

Villarreal - Sensation Radamel Falcao with FC Porto in European competition this season apparently has not stopped. Leg II Semifinal contra Villarreal striker became the arena of Colombian passports were incised record in scoring affairs.

In the action held at El Madrigal on Friday (05/06/2011) pm dawn before, Falcao scored one goal in the second round that could bring superior Porto. Before the end of The Dragons lost 2-3 but still qualify for the finals since winning the aggregate 7-4.

One goal is increase the coffers of Aquarius zodiac goal striker was finished 16 of 14 matches that have been played at the Europa League 2010/2011. That means Falcao had passed the record of German legend, Juergen Klinsmann.

Klinsmann previously held the record for most goals in one season in European competition (as well as in the UEFA Cup)-long name-Europa League, the 15 goals playing for Bayern Munich 1995/1996 season.

Falcao was still a chance to extend that record because it still had the final fight Porto Braga contra Park in Dublin, 18 May. With their performance this time, it predicted 25-year footballer can do it.

"This is a dream. When I came to Europe I dreamed of doing great things and Porto adalah team with top quality," said Falcao as reported by Reuters.

"I knew we could achieve this. We have made great strides but we also have to win the final in Dublin," due diligence.

Record for most goals a season player in the UEFA Cup / Europa League

16 Falcao (FC Porto, 2010/11)
15 Juergen Klinsmann (FC Bayern Munich, 1995/96)
14 John Wark (Ipswich Town FC, 1981/82)
12 Derlei (FC Porto, 2002/03)

Record for most goals a season player in the Cup / Champions League

14 Jose Altafini (AC Milan, 1962/1963)
12 Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United, 2002/2003)
12 Ferenc Puskás (Real Madrid, 1959/1960)
11 Claudio Sulser (FC Grasshopper, 1978/1979)

Chelsea Asked to Positioning Torres on Bench

2011-05-05T18:08:00.000-07:00

Lillestrom - Towards the crucial match Manchester United, Chelsea get advice from former players. One of them, Carlo Ancelotti was asked not to put Fernando Torres.

The opinion was expressed by former Chelsea defender tough, Erland Johnsen, who was also crowned the best player the club.

According to Johnsen that defends Chelsea in the period 1989-1997, former club players have to accumulate as much as possible in midfield when treated to MU this weekend.

"I would put myself in front of Didier Drogba in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Nicolas Anelka was behind it," said Johnsen told Reuters.

"I think you will not be able to play a 4-3-3 pattern at Old Trafford ... and I would put Torres on the bench," said the man in Norway.

He also warned Chelsea not to make the same mistake with Schalke when confronted with the 'Red Devils' in the Champions League arena.

"What's wrong do Schalke, especially in the first leg at home, is that they leave a big hole in the center. You have to be really tight in the middle against United and Chelsea players need two wings on hand to help."

"When Chelsea play a 4-3-3, both wingernya too forward. If they do not help (defense) at Old Trafford, Chelsea will be difficult. Chelsea also have to tighten the defense and threaten the MU from behind the attacks," commentator Johnsen.

Zoff: Champions League Tickets Decide Future of Del Neri

2011-05-05T17:50:00.000-07:00

Turin - Luigi Del Neri's future at Juventus continues to be speculation. He predicted really in trouble if the power does not lead 'Old Lady' for the Champions League next season.

Along with the increasingly close by the end of the season, there are at least three figures in Juve are quite often speculated future: Alessandro Del Piero, Gigi Buffon and Del Neri.

For Del Piero, speculation has been stopped with certainty that the captain would remain together for another year Bianconeri. That is, stay Buffon and Del Neri who is still uncertain.

For Buffon, the Italian goalkeeper is expected to stay with Juve because of his shrewdness under the rule, when you're fit, it is still difficult to find a rival.

"If Buffon is fit then he remains the best goalkeeper in the world. Having a goalie the caliber it was a blessing for any team and Juventus will try to defend it," the legendary former Juventus goalkeeper Dino Zoff in the Italian Football.

As for Del Neri, who also once worked Zoff Juventus in the period 1988-1990, suggests that the allenatore indeed central in the balance.

"To Del Neri, his future depends on how the season ends. If he could bring Juve for the Champions League there will be no problem for him," thought Zoff.

Juve are currently inhabit the position of the standings seven Serie A. Remaining three matches, Juve have to compete with Lazio, Udinese and Roma in the Champions League final ticket scramble.

Del Piero 'nominated' to be Director of Juve in the Future

2011-05-05T17:24:00.000-07:00

Turin - Alessandro Del Piero has already made sure to continue playing for Juventus for next season. Later when he stopped, Del Piero is considered worthy to be the club director.

Loyalty Del Piero with Juventus, the club which he defended the post since 1993 defending Padova who finished his first club, has stressed in the new contract.

Contract extension that will keep Del Piero continues with 'The Old Lady' to 2012 the basin ended speculation about the future of the 36-year Italiano.

"This has been resolved with the best possible way. Del Piero is an icon and he deserves stay at Juventus,"said former Italy and Juventus star, Dino Zoff, the Italian Football.

"I am not surprised by this decision. He is an intelligent man and always knew how to carry herself. I never heard him issue a statement that is not in place,"said Zoff.

I was so impressed with the figure of Del Piero, Zoff who also once brought the Italian national team finished runners-up in Euro 2000 is to assess if the Bianconeri captain is appropriate to a specific place after retirement to play.

"I do not know what he wants to do in the future, but I think he will be able to become a director at Juve,"concluded Zoff.

Giggs: Three Final in Four Years, Extraordinary!

2011-05-05T06:52:00.000-07:00

Manchester - Manchester United showed their consistency in European soil: three Champions League final in four years. Ryan Giggs was impressed with his team's achievement.

United cruised into the finals after removing Schalke 6-1 on aggregate in the semifinals. Final this year became the third after landing Sir Alex Ferguson's squad that advanced to the party's peak in 2008 and 2009.

By 2010, the 'Red Devils' only drove to the quarter-finals before being eliminated by Bayern Munich.

"This is a remarkable achievement! three finals in four years. It is very difficult to advance to the Champions League final and could reach three times in four years is a great achievement," said Giggs told Sky Sports.

In 2008, United managed to come out as champion after defeating Chelsea on penalties. However, next season they failed to defend his title after losing to Barcelona in the final.

Incidentally, Barca also who will be their opponent in the final later. Although Los Cules performed brilliantly throughout the season, Giggs optimistic that if United could come out as winners.

"This will be a big game," he said.

"Obviously Barca have played with great throughout the season. But, in a game only once at Wembley, in our own land, it benefited us all."

Juve ask Liverpool to Lower the price of Aquilani

2011-05-05T03:56:00.000-07:00

Turin - Juventus did not waste a season rental Alberto Aquilani. They are also interested in buying the Italian midfielder permanent as long as Liverpool want to lower the price they are official.

Not shine in his first season in England, Aquilani brought back to Italy by Juventus since the beginning of this season on loan.

The 26-year-old managed to get a place in the squad Luigi del Neri. Of the 31 matches Series A had acted, he became a starter as much as 29 times.

To have a fully Aquilani, Juventus is plagued with aa purchase price of of the players who allegedly 16 million pounds . If Liverpool do not want to compromise, Turin club were reluctant to serve.

"There is a buy-out clause should be enforced as of May 15," said the Juventus sporting director, Giuseppe Marotta, told Sky Sport Italia.

"We will try to get an agreement before the deadline. I can tell, we would not buy Aquilani mounted for Liverpool," he continued.

Liverpool may be used to hold the position of bargaining for Aquilani has a few other enthusiasts, one of AC Milan.