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Ranieri: I hope that Conte will win the title

2017-01-17T09:30:00.001-08:00

Head coach of Leicester City Claudio Ranieri said he would be happy if his compatriot Antonio Conte will lead the London Chelsea in the Premier League league title. After the 21 th round of the blue in the lead in the standings of the Premier League table. Last year was the champion of England Lester.
"As a former trainer of Chelsea and a fan of Italy, I hope that Conte will win the title. He proved that the Italian school coaches as strong as ever", - said Ranieri.

Klopp: I knew that Mkhitarian wants to play for Manchester United

2016-07-31T00:44:00.001-07:00

Liverpool's head coach Juergen Klopp commented transition midfielder Henrik Mkhitaryan in MU. Klopp has worked with Mkhitaryan at BV Borussia Dortmund.

"Yes, I have worked with Mkhitaryan, and when you worked with a player, you already know its capabilities. In such cases, I want to learn something new about other players. I knew that he wants to go to Manchester United. In such cases, you know all the strengths and weaknesses of the player. Not that it's boring, just you know everything about them, but while they develop and improve? Where's the next step, where they develop?

We could try to sign many players. But first we must understand very, exactly whatwe need," said Klopp.

Zidane: Morata is not for sale

2016-07-31T00:36:00.000-07:00

Head coach of Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane said that the Madrid's Club is not going to let Alvaro Morata, despite interest by English teams. The most serious interest to Morata showed Chelsea, with which Real Madrid met in the framework of the international Champions Cup.

"Morata belongs to Madrid. We are delighted that he has returned to his native home. It should stay here."

Zidane also commented on the situation with another striker of Real Jese.

"Jese have been negotiations with PSG. I can't tell you more because I don't know anything more, but that's why he hasn't played with Chelsea. However, no formal agreements yet", - said Zidane.

Cristiano Ronaldo: I will not go to dinner with Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema

2016-02-16T23:20:00.002-08:00

Footballer of Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo shared his opinion about the importance of internal relations for the overall team score.

"What I can say in response to the assertion that the friendship off the pitch, as in the case of Lionel Messi, Neimar and Luis Suarez, has a special meaning? My answer is an example. When I played for Manchester United, I was not a friend of Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes, but we had an amazing team that won the Champions League. I will not go to dinner with Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, but it is not so important. What matters is what you do on the football field" - said Ronaldo.

David Luiz: The victory is the victory

2016-02-16T23:09:00.001-08:00

Defender of PSG David Luiz shared his opinion about the match with Chelsea (2:1) in the framework of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League.

"The victory is the victory. It gives us an advantage. But the Chelsea a great team. We gave all the game, but could do more. But we controlled the ball, and most importantly - we managed to win," - said Luiz.

Big Love: Gareth Bale and Emma Rhys Jones

2016-02-15T21:47:00.000-08:00

Gareth Bale and Emma's long history of love: they met as teenagers, since the football club Real Madrid is dedicated to her hearts, which depicts the hands after the goals scored. Couple brings daughter Alba Violet. Gareth - one of the most secretive players, he does not admit to himself and his family the paparazzi and journalists, so the press is very little scandals associated with the name of the player.

Gareth Bale, in addition to being one of the best players on the team Real Madrid and Wales, even to the same excellent family man. Family oriented Bale is so good, that does not admit on a gun shot to his girls no annoying photographers or journalists. But we unveil the veil of secrecy, and introduce you to the family of Gareth Bale.

Gareth Bale married. And for a long time and seriously. Her name is - Emma Rhys Jones. And Gareth's love for his wife is so great that he even invented and patented the so-called «man-made heart» which Bale again demonstrates each and devotes Emma after each goal scored.

By the way, Gareth argued for the right to patent man-made heart with Justin Bieber, and got to the heart still recognized him. The matter went to court, which in Bale Bieber won. Intellectual Property Office has registered the rights to Bale's logo. Now Gareth demonstrates his «man-made heart» and dedicates it to his wife with a clear conscience.

The love story of Bale and Rhys Jones began when they were teenagers. Ever since Gareth strongly and passionately in love with his wife. In 2012, in October, the couple had a daughter who was named Alba Violet.

Manchester United willing to offer for Aubameyang 90 million Euros

2016-02-14T00:24:00.001-08:00

Striker of Borussia Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit the sphere of interest of Manchester United. At the end of the season the English club is ready to pay for a 26-year-old footballer 70 million pounds (90 million Euros).

Manchester United is considering an Aubameyang along with Robert Lewandowski (Bavaria), Neymar (FC Barcelona) and Gareth Bale (Real Madrid), but the acquisition of striker is considered more likely.

It is noted that this week, during a meeting with shareholders, the vice-president of MU Ed Woodward has announced that in the treasury of the club formed a reserve fund in the amount of 120 million pounds, which will be used to buy star players.

Recall that in last year Aubameyang was named the best player in Africa.

Big Love: Neymar Jr. and Carolina Dantas

2016-02-10T23:44:00.000-08:00

Wife of Neymar - the last stage in the life of a footballer in?

As it is known, the Brazilian striker Neymar (who now plays in the FC Barcelona), very early became a father - he was then 19 years old. Baby's mother was younger, Carolina Dantas (which at that time was 17). Neymar is not only a talented footballer, but also a young father, he was very much family oriented. But soon young couples became not able to maintain their relationships, and even a child could not keep them together. But the son of Neimar become a real source of joy and infinite love, joy and happiness. His name is David Lucca. Pretty baby with blonde curls. Neymar is very fond of David, and spends a lot of time with the child. Also footballer likes sharing jointphotos with his son on his Instagram account.

Inspired by the example of his older teammate, Lionel Messi, who worships in his child, Neymar also began seriously care about fatherhood. Of course, Neymar's son attends football matches eminent Pope, he has a form of children's football, FC Barcelona, Neymar loves to show off with the baby in front of reporters.

This is awesome- because Neymar is doing everything for being a good father.

Neymar, like another man, was in such a situation to marry. Neymar's wife Caroline has done it before him- a mother of his child. However, marital happiness did not last long: after a while Neymar having an affair with another girlfriend, and Neimar's wife remained in splendid isolation to bring up his son. After Neymar has had many new girlfriends, sexier one another.

What kind of relationship does Neymar have with his wife now?

If it was not a common child, Neymar and Caroline would hardly have met or communicated. Moreover, it is unknown in general, they wouldn't be married. But Neymar is very fond of his son, David, Luke, and therefore constantly forced to communicate with his ex-wife.

Neymar and his wife for the sake of the child's support and good relationships do not hold a grudge against each other.

Zidane: Cristiano - the best player in the world

2016-02-10T07:26:00.000-08:00

Head coach of Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane told who considers the best player in the world.

«Messi or Cristiano? Cristiano - the best player in the world. About him say a lot, but he has a good heart, he's a good man. Messi - his opponent, and the rivalry - this is good for football. That's what people want to see in football.

I never thought that I would become a coach. When you finish playing, you think only about your family. I liked being on the field. I have nothing else, and did not know how. Feelings on the bench completely different. Now I'm at a different pressure now everything is decided by the players.

Now I better understand his former coaches. They always blame defeats. The main thing - to convey his words to the players. I have an incredible team, and I'm glad that I got it. We want to win every game - this is the goal of Real Madrid, » - said Zidane.

Lewandowski in the 5th time in a row was the player of the year in Poland (Video)

2016-02-07T03:51:00.001-08:00

Forward of Bavaria Robert Lewandowski was the best player in Poland in 2015.

Thus, the 27-year-old forward of the Polish national team for the fifth time in a row as the best player in the country.

This season, Lewandowski scored 19 goals in 19 matches of Bundesliga.

Zidane: Neymar is a great football player

2016-02-07T03:47:00.001-08:00

Head coach of Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane told about his attitude to the fact that the striker of FC Barcelona Neymar likes to play tricks during matches.

«I cannot say much about Neymar. He plays well, some of the players like him, someone - no. It is normal that some teams do not like his tricks, but he is a great football player. Fans love these players, » - said Zidane.

Pirlo: Ozil - the most creative footballer in Europe

2016-02-07T03:45:00.000-08:00

The former midfielder of Juventus Andrea Pirlo, now plays in the MLS for New York City, expressed the opinion that the midfielder of Arsenal Mesut Ozil sees the situation on the field better than other players in Europe sees the situation on the field.

«Perhaps at the moment Ozil - the most creative footballer in Europe. It creates an incredible amount of dangerous moments for the strikers playing in front of him. He sees the field better than any other player in Europe, » - said Pirlo.

This season, the Premier League Ozil spent 22 matches and scored three goals and gave 16 assists.

Van Gaal: I also realize that all sorts of nonsense written about me

2016-02-07T03:39:00.000-08:00

Head coach of Manchester United Louis van Gaal commented on the information that can lead Manchester United Jose Mourinho, who was dismissed in December of Chelsea.

«The last couple of months have stood out very hard for my wife, children, grandchildren and friends. For me - too, but I can handle. The Dutch know that I too presumptuous to doubt myself. But I also realize that all sorts of nonsense written about me. I do not believe that the Manchester United is already in talks with Mourinho, » - said Louis van Gaal.

Earlier it was reported that the MU has begun negotiations with the Portuguese immediately after the announcement of the appointment of Guardiola on a post of Manchester City coach.

The history of Chelsea FC

2016-02-06T02:59:00.000-08:00

Chelsea FC professional English football club from West London. Founded in 1905, it appears in the English Premier League and spent most of their history in the top flight of English football. One of the clubs founders of the English Premier League in 1992. Chelsea five times champion of England, seven times won the FA Cup five times and the Carling Cup. The club achieved success on the European stage, winning the UEFA Champions League, two UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup. Chelsea is one of the four clubs, along with Juventus, Ajax and Bavaria and the only British club to win all three major UEFA club competitions, as well as the only club who owned two major European competitions at the same time.

The club quickly gained popularity among fans, but failed to win a trophy in the first 50 years of its existence. For the very first success of Chelsea came in the FA Cup, he finished second in 1915 and was defeated in the semi-finals in 1911, 1920, 1932, 1950 and 1952.

A series of failures was finally destroyed by Coach Ted Drake, who made a number of changes in the structure of the club and brought Chelsea to the first championship in the 1954-55 season.

Football players of Chelsea always wore blue T-shirts. Initially the shirts were a lighter shade than the current version, and wore white shorts and dark blue socks. Lighter blue uniform was taken from the racing colors of then club President of Chelsea Viscount, Earl Cadogan. Blue T-shirts were short, they were replaced by the T-shirt royal blue in 1912. When Tommy Docherty became manager in the early 1960s, he changed the kit again, adding blue shorts and white socks, believing it will make the colors of the club more clear, as there was no other major clubs are to use this combination, the set was first used in the 1964/65 season.

During his Chelsea was replaced by the existence of four posters are considered major. The first was the emblem with Chelsea Pensioners, adopted in 1905. From her club got its nickname - Retired. In form it is used, appearing only in the program notes for the match. it was decided to change the logo in 1952 Ted Drake, in order to get rid of the Seniors image. Temporarily club enjoyed stylized logo letters CFC on a blue shield.

The song «Blue Is the Colour» was released as a single as an advertisement to the final of the Football League Cup in 1972, which became the official anthem of the club. The song was performed by the first players of Chelsea team, ranked fifth in the UK Singles Chart, and since then is one of the most famous football anthems in England, along with the anthem Liverpool - «You'll Never Walk Alone». Later the song was adapted into a «White is the Colour» and adopted as the national anthem of the Canadian football club Vancouver Whitecaps.

Since its founding in 1905, the Chelsea had a total of 10 presidents. The first club president was Claude Kirby, which in turn, is the president with the longest term - 30 years, from 1905 to 1935, but during his tenure, the club has not won any trophy. Other important presidents of the club were Joe Mears, son of the founder of the club Joseph Mears, Mears and Brian in turn the son of Joe and his grandson Joseph. During his presidency, Joe Mears, and is 26 years old, Chelsea won three trophies: the championship of the First Division, FA Community Shield and Carling Cup. Brian, in turn, managed the club for 12 years, when it was won FA Cup and UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. Open public company with limited liability Chelsea is the owner of football club Chelsea, which in turn is part of Fordstam Limited holding company directly controlled by Roman Abramovich.

Guardiola: Tasci in 2-3 days will return to training

2016-02-06T02:17:00.000-08:00

Head coach of Bavaria Josep Guardiola commented on the transition defender Serdar Tasci and his appointment to the Manchester City.

«Tasci in 2-3 days will return to training. He will help the team. It is fast, experienced defender, handle the well ball. How am I going to combine the ongoing work in Bavaria and is already planning for the future in the Manchester City? I like a woman who can do several things at once.

I know that this will not happen before with Bavaria, the coach left the club, usually the club fired the coach. However, we still have four months. With such I have come across in FC Barcelona. Trainers are now no longer respected. Now it does not matter what we say. Why do you never write about those of my great sayings that I speak to his players before matches? I do not understand why the coaches currently continue to give a press conference, » - said Guardiola.

Guardiola was very angry at the press conference. The coach expressed his dissatisfaction with the question of Manchester City, a small number of questions directly about football and disrespect to the coaches from the media.

Hazard: After the resignation of Mourinho, I sent a message with an apology to him

2016-02-06T01:58:00.004-08:00

Midfielder of Chelsea Eden Hazard admitted that he apologized to the former head coach of the Blues' manager Jose Mourinho after his retirement. The Portuguese left the London club in mid-November.

"After the dismissal of Mourinho, I sent him a sms with an apology, because I was sorry that he's gone. Last season, we have been successful, but this year the team has little to work. I felt a little guilty, because it was I was voted player of the year according to PFA. But this season I'm playing at a different level, so I wrote Jose. He immediately replied, wishing me all the best in his future career" - said Hazard.

In the Premier League this season, Eden Hazard spent 21 games in which he gave two assists and received two yellow cards.

Football Genius: Carlos Bacca

2016-02-05T23:39:00.000-08:00

Carlos Arturo Bacca Ahumada started playing football in amateur clubs in his native city of Barranquilla. What is favorite activity might be the boy of Colombian wilderness, if not football? He played for the region, with difficulty at times looking for money for new boots. This is not a metaphor. If not for the lucky break, so Bacca would never have hung chauffeur's cap on a nail, and on the Department of the championship would not be climbed.

Bacca's parents Eloise and Gilberto are still living in Puerto Colombia in the same house where their son was born. He suggested several times to move families to a big city, or even in a new home, but they agreed only to repair the old. Striker says that bear on them bored, and not a day goes by that he did not call home.

In 2007 he was noticed and invited to the main town of the team - Atletico Junior with which he signed his first professional contract. At first he played on loan at a local club Barranquilla (12 goals in 27 games) and the representative of the Venezuelan second division Minervene (12 goals in 29 matches), with whom he won a ticket to the examples. In 2009, in the Atlético Junior was the best scorer of the Cup of Colombia, and a year later became the champion and top scorer of the Colombian Apertura. In 2011, he repeated the two achievements.

Speech Bacca attracted the attention of many European clubs. Moscow Locomotive and Chievo was close to signing a contract with the Colombian, but the deal fell through. Carlos even declared that went to Russia, but Muscovites have purchased Felipe Caicedo.

In January 2012, Carlos Bacca moved to the Belgian club Brugge. transfers amounted to 2.5 million euro. He made his debut on January 21, coming on as a substitute for Lior Rafaelova 68 minutes into the match, lost the Mechelen with a score of 0:1. The first three months of fighting for a place in the starting lineup.

July 10, 2013 Bacca moved to Sevilla, signing a contract until 2018 with a compensation of 30 million euro. The first distinguished himself for his new club on July 26 in a match against FC Barcelona of Guayaquil as part of the Euro-American Cup. He made his debut in La Liga August 18 game with Atletico. September 25 scored twice in the gate Rayo Vallecano.

July 2, 2015 Carlos Bacca transferred to the AC Milan for 30 million euros. The first goal for the Milan scored in the match 29 August 2015 against the Empoli. First Cut issued September 19, 2015 in a match against Palermo.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Today I celebrate the birthday

2016-02-05T22:45:00.002-08:00

Forward of Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked fans for their congratulations on his birthday. February 5th Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his 31st birthday.

«I would like to thank you for the messages that you sent me. As you know, today I celebrate the birthday, 31 years old. I'm very happy. Now a beautiful period in my career and personal life. So thank you! We are together. Please continue to support me in the same spirit, and I will continue to try to work at the maximum on the field and beyond. Thank you! » - He said in the video posted on his official page on Twitter.

Nani had quarreled with his wife because of the reluctance to leave the Fenerbahce

2016-02-02T06:56:00.000-08:00

Midfielder of Fenerbahce Nani refused to leave the club, despite the entreaties of his wife, according to Fotomac.

According to the source, the wife of Portuguese star Daniela Martins do not like to live in Istanbul, and she asked the player to agree on a transition to a club in China, which was willing to pay midfielder € 10 million per year. Nani told his wife that he will leave Fenerbahce only after having won the trophy in Turkey. Daniela was so upset by the decision of football that left Istanbul, taking with them two children. All of them have returned to Portugal, leaving Nani alone.

Currently, Fenerbahce took first place in the Super League standings, but concedes, Besiktas the lost points.

The judge asked the prosecutor to release Benzema from judicial review

2016-02-02T06:53:00.000-08:00

Judge Natalia Butare, a leading A court case striker of Real Madrid Karim Benzema, appealed to the prosecutor's office to release the player from judicial review.

If the answer is yes, then Benzema could again play for the French national team and take part in the European Championships in 2016. However, such a development would not mean that Benzema not subsequently be judged.

Earlier it was reported that Benzema again gave testimony before the investigating judge on the case of blackmailing former midfielder of Moscow Dynamo Mathieu Valbuena, now plays for the Lion. Benzema admitted that he spoke with Valbuena Video intimate content at the request of a childhood friend. Striker was charged with complicity to blackmail. According to the decision of the French Football Federation Benzema has been temporarily suspended from playing for the national team.

Pato: My dream comes true

2016-02-02T06:50:00.000-08:00

Forward Alexandre Pato commented on his transition to the Chelsea from Corinthians on loan.

«When I go into my account on the social network, the first thing I see the welcome from the fans of Chelsea. For me it is something special. My dream comes true. I'm here to play. There is nothing better than to wear a t-shirt of Chelsea, » - said Pato.

Seedorf: Ancelotti doesn't like conflict

2016-02-01T04:59:00.000-08:00

The ex-midfielder of AC Milan Clarence Seedorf believes that the management of the Munich Bavaria received correctly, making a bet on the former head coach of Rossoneri and Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian expert will head the German Grand at the end of the season and will replace Josep Guardiola.

«In the face of Ancelotti they get exactly what they see. This natural behavior Ancelotti is its great strength. This is the person who receives pleasure from life and allows you to enjoy it within professionalism and their wards. With Carletto is always room for ideas and emotions. Opinion of the leading players for him is very important. Ancelotti does not like conflict, which has its positive and negative sides. In the end, no one is perfect. In any case, he is able to find a common language with the stars of world level, being both a guarantee of titles» - said Seedorf.

AC Milan terminated the contract with De Jong

2016-02-01T04:56:00.000-08:00

AC Milan has officially announced the termination of the contract with the midfielder Nigel de Jong. It is expected that the midfielder will join the Los Angeles Galaxy.

«The club announces cancellation of the contract with De Jong by mutual consent of the parties. We would like to thank the player for his commitment and professionalism demonstrated during the years spent in the AC Milan. We wish him every success in the future» - said in a message posted on the official website of Rossoneri.

Messi is ready to meet with the boy, wearing his T-shirt from the plastic bag

2016-02-01T04:54:00.000-08:00

Forward of FC Barcelona Lionel Messi is ready to meet with five year old boy Murtaza Ahmadi, who living in Afghanistan.

Previously, there was a picture on the Internet Ahmad shirt with Messi made from the plastic bag. Player of Argentina has agreed to meet with the boy.

«Leaders of Football Federation of Afghanistan have received a message from Messi and FC Barcelona with respect to the meeting, » - said Sayed Ali Kazemi.

Footballer's father Jorge Messi said in his turn that the player knows about the pictures and the boy wants to do something for him.

AC Milan defeated Inter

2016-01-31T22:27:00.001-08:00

As part of the 22th round of the Italian Serie A at the stadium San Siro was held on the famous Milanese derby. The victory with a score of 3:0 won AC Milan.

The first ball Inter missed in the 35th minute Alex locked filing by Keisuke Honda. After 70 minutes a black and blue was a great opportunity to level the score, but Mauro Icardi missed a penalty - after hitting the ball hit the post. And three minutes later, Carlos Bacca made the score 2:0. The final result on 77 minutes set Mbaye Niang.

Note that at the beginning of the second half, a mentor of Inter Roberto Mancini was removed from the coaching bench for arguing with the referee.