CR7 Record-Breaking Gol in La Liga

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.

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Chivu Ending The Career in the National Team

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

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.

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Moratti Want Ibra to Recruit Again

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.

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Benzema Still Want to Be in Madrid

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.

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Fabregas Season Has Ended

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.

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Silva Dreaming Fabregas joined him in the City

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.

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Wenger Denies About Special Drug Use

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.

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Leonardo: Eto'o Extraordinary

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.

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Seedorf: Where is My Contract , Milan?

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.

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Achieving Zanetti 1000 Figures

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.

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Pirlo Decide his Future Soon

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.
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Wesley Sneijder

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 .

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Soccer Shoes Nike And Adidas Back to Compete

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

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.
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Montella Will not Make 'Cage' to Ibrahim

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.
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UEFA Punish Mourinho Five Matches

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.
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Whatever the line-ups such as Chelsea, Fergie Ready

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.

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Milan Towards Scudetto

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.
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Falcao Making Records in Europe

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) read more...

Chelsea Asked to Positioning Torres on Bench

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. read more...

Zoff: Champions League Tickets Decide Future of Del Neri

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. read more...

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

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. read more...

Giggs: Three Final in Four Years, Extraordinary!

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." read more...

Juve ask Liverpool to Lower the price of Aquilani

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. read more...

MU optimistic, there isn't failure repeated !

Manchester - The Manchester United suffered a similar situation last season, which is facing Chelsea just three days after playing in the Champions League. With conditions fitter, MU optimistic failure last season did not happen.

This weekend Wayne Rooney et al will face Chelsea in the Premier League continued. The fight both rated as one determinant of who the champion this season, considering the two teams was only three points.

The situation experienced by MU for now almost similar to last season, where they host Chelsea only a few days after the 'Red Devils' Champions League.

When it's all negative results. Foster children in the Champions League Sir Alex Ferguson lost to Bayern Munich 1-2 (March 30, 2010) and then defeat by Chelsea at Old Trafford (April 3, 2010) with the same score.

Ferguson refused to equate the situation experienced this time with his team last season. "There's a big difference with last year where we had to face Chelsea after we lost to Bayern Munich. Last year we were very tired in the first round, so to Sunday we will play with a more fit team," said the Scottish manager was like quoted by the BBC.

MU before dawn appear to face Schalke in the Champions League second leg. Edwin Van der Sar result cs. while ensuring a 4-1 win to qualify for the finals to face Barcelona. In a match earlier morning, Sir Alex down eight different players to the one presented when defeated Arsenal in the previous weekend.

"The situation after the game against Arsenal forced us to do that. I think there are emotional exhaustion after the defeat on Sunday. I shall take this decision," businesslike manager since 1986 that MU.

Ferguson admitted lucky because in the first leg of his men had pocketed a 2-0 victory. "This is not an easy decision. With the advantage of two goals, I have the discretion to do so. If in the first leg ended with a score of thin, I could not do that." read more...

Beat Schalke 4-1, Manchester United challenge Barcelona at Wembley

Manchester United went into the final round of the Champions League after beating Schalke 04 with the score 4-1 in the second leg semi-final. At the peak of the party, they would meet with Spanish giants Barcelona.
In a match at Old Trafford on Thursday (05/05/2011) pm dawn, MU winning 2-1 in the first half goal by Antonio Valencia and Darron Gibson. The visitors replied goal by Jose Jurado.

In the second half, Sir Alex Ferguson's men scored twice again. Both were donated by Anderson.

Shown with two-tier players, Manchester United did not experience significant difficulties facing Schalke. In a relatively slow tempo, MU still able to beat Schalke with a large margin.

With this victory, the Red Devils winning the aggregate 6-1 win over Schalke in the first leg after they won 2-0. They also qualified for the finals and will face Barcelona on May 28 at Wembley Stadium.

Road games

Schalke took the initiative to attack in the early minutes. A shot Jefferson Farfan in the eighth minute was wide to the right of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Not many opportunities created at the beginning of the first half. New MU reply in the 25th minute through a header from Chris Smalling still soaring.

A minute later, the rest cheered Old Trafford after Manchester United managed to open the advantage. Starting from the error feedback Atsuto Uschida, Anderson controlled the ball and then fed to Darron Gibson. Gibson sent a breakthrough to Antonio Valencia and accomplished with cold by the Ecuadorian winger.

Five minutes ago, Gibson double the advantage the home team. His strike from outside the penalty box one anticipated by Schalke goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and broken for the second time.

In the 35th minute, Schalke diluting the pace to be 1-2. Bait gastric Raul headed Uchida try, but failed. Wild ball in the penalty box by Jose Jurado struck with a hard shot that goalkeeper Van Der Sar's thrilling. Score 2-1 to Manchester United last until halftime.

Anderson threatened Schalke goalkeeper in the 56th minute. However, his shot from outside the penalty box is still thin on the side of the net.

Brazilian midfielder was again the opportunity a few minutes later. His strike was still too weak and easily secured by Neuer.

Smalling had scored in the 71st minute. However, referee Pedro Proenca menganulirnya because he had been in an offside position.

A minute later, the goal is really created for MU. Starting from the penetration of Nani on the right wing, the Portuguese player sends the ball into the goal mouth. Anderson was dropped when receiving the ball. However, he was able to get up and turned to the left foot and then fired a shot off. Manchester United winning 3-1.

In the 76th minute, Anderson scored his second goal. From Valencia breakthrough bait to Dimitar Berbatov, Berba give feedback to Anderson who stood terkawal in the penalty box. Without difficulty, Anderson cheating ball into the goal.

In injury time, Manchester United almost added goals by Michael Owen's foot. However, Owen kick can still be ignored Neuer. Match ended with victory was 4-1 to United.

The composition of players:
MANCHESTER UNITED: Van der Sar, Rafael (Evra 60 '), Smalling, Evans, O'Shea, Scholes (Fletcher 73'), Gibson, Anderson, Nani, Valencia, Berbatov

Schalke: Neuer, Uchida, Howedes (Huntelaar 70 '), Metzelder, Escudero, Papadopoulos, Jurado, Farfan (Matip 75'), Baumjohann (Edu 45 '), Draxler, Raul read more...

Inter Interested in Robben

Milan - Inter Milan's rumored interest in the Dutch international winger who currently play in Bayern Munich, Arjen Robben. They are preparing to take a chance if the players want to leave Bavaria.

Robben later reportedly did not want to linger longer at the Allianz Arena after his team performed poorly in this season, and recently said to fight with Franck Ribery.



Inter, who was determined to strengthen the attack line in the next season, begin to count the cost to bring in Robben to the Giuseppe Meazza. Reportedly selling price 27-year-handed player for 24 million euros.

Reported daily Corriere dello Sport, La Beneamata dared to serve the official price, although it will still try to lower it by submitting an assailant for Bayern - most likely Goran Padev.

Robben, who also played for PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea and Real Madrid, Bayern just two seasons and under contract there until June 2013. read more...

Beckham Wants to Perform at 2012 Olympics

London - David Beckham still has the desire to appear to defend state championship in football. Beckham hopes to join the Great Britain team at the 2012 Olympics.

Beckham is now 36 years old. Yet his desire to perform at a high level championship was not retroactive. This time the players are known for his free kick was hoping to perform at the Olympics with the United Kingdom to strengthen the team.

"I want to be players, but have become part of the team has been remarkable. It could join the team at the Olympics is already a big thing, and if given the opportunity to play was a bonus," Beckham said as quoted by SkySports.

Last year at the 2010 World Cup, Beckham was alsobecome part of the England national team . Not as a player, but entered the ranks of officials. Do not block up the age factor Becks to be performed in the Olympics later?

"Yes we see how its development later on. I want to be part of the Olympics through a number of ways," said the player who defends the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Beckham himself admitted to not looking forward to the mat where the London 2012 Olympic host. "For me, it could take my kids watch the best athletes in the world perform at the highest level, it could give children inspiration and that is something I always believed."

"It was a feeling that inspire and clearly something that I also want to do. I am very proud to represent my country and can help bring the Olympics in East London area. So I am very proud that the Olympics will be a tremendous opportunity,"said the man who had strengthen Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan. read more...

it's just the same whether it's old trafford or meazza

Manchester - Schalke 04 remain determined to achieve victory when treated to Manchester United. Opportunities are wide open because they too had won a landslide victory at home by Inter Milan team.

Losing 0-2 in the Champions League semi-final first leg, Schalke had a tough task to win by a margin of three goals or more to advance to the final. In fact, matches are held on Thursday (05/05/2011) pm dawn that will take place at Old Trafford Stadium.

Schalke clearly in the position of underdog in the game. But do not forget, Der Koenigsblauen also been overcome Inter 5-2 at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in the quarter-finals.

"I've never been to this stadium (Old Trafford), but I'm sure the stadium is comparable to the San Siro," said Schalke midfielder, Alexander Baumjohann, the official website of UEFA.

The defeat in the first leg in public itself has been forgotten Schalke. Who thought in their mind is trying hard as when they beat Manchester United bulldoze Inter.

"In the first game, we had a bad day and MU is having a good day. Now, it's up to us. We prove can do it in Milan and that is our hope in the match," said Baumjohann.

"It is a dream to play in the Champions League semi-final, here, facing a great opponent like Chelsea. But we did not come here for fun. We're here to reap good results," said 24-year boy. read more...

Robin Van Persie

Robin van Persie (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔbɪn vɐn ˈpɛrsi] ( listen); born 6 August 1983) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Arsenal and the Dutch national team.[3] He is a youth product of Feyenoord.[4] Van Persie is highly regarded for his dribbling and shooting technique, but has become prone to injury.[5][6][7][8][9][10] Van Persie is also a set piece specialist and a vast number of his assists come from both corners and freekicks.[11] Van Persie has become a pivotal figure for club and country and this was recognized when he was named Arsenal Player of The Season for the 2008–09 season.[12][13][14] Van Persie's 50th Premier League strike made him only the fourth Dutchman to reach 50 goals in England's top division along with Dennis Bergkamp, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.[15]
The son of two artists, van Persie was encouraged to follow in his parents' footsteps,[16] but he instead preferred football and joined SBV Excelsior's youth squad.[17] He made his breakthrough at his hometown club Feyenoord, where he spent three seasons and won the 2002 UEFA Cup.[18] He was named the Dutch Football Talent of the Year for the 2001-02 season.[19] Disagreements with coach Bert van Marwijk culminated in a change of club and van Persie moved to Premier League side Arsenal for £2.75 million in 2004 as a long-term replacement for Dennis Bergkamp.[20][21][22] He won the FA Community Shield and the FA Cup in his first season with the London club and went on to win the 2006 Rotterdam Sportsman of the year award.[23] Van Persie has been named Premier League Player of the Month twice.[24] Van Persie topped the goal assists leader board with 11 assists in the 2008–09 Premier League.[25][26][27]
Van Persie has over 50 caps and has scored 21 goals for the Netherlands and made his senior international debut in 2004.[28][29] He has participated in the 2006 and 2010 World Cups and Euro 2008.[30] Van Persie uses Twitter to communicate with his fans where he has more than 300,000 followers.




Personal information
Full name Robin van Persie[1]
Date of birth 6 August 1983 (age 27)[1]
Place of birth Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Arsenal
Number 10
Youth career
1998–1999 Excelsior
1999–2001 Feyenoord
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2001–2004 Feyenoord 59 (15)
2004– Arsenal 152 (63)
National team‡
2004– Netherlands 54 (21)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 02:37, 2 May 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).
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Terry: I'm the Best Captain for Chelsea

London - For nearly seven years of Chelsea captain John Terry. Various achievements obtained by the defender. Terry later claimed that he was the best captain the Blues.

Terry was first handed the captain's armband on December 5, 2001 in the fight to face Charlton Athletic. But when that JT has not held the job on a regular basis.



British players were appointed as permanent captain in the 2003/2004 season by Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri, to replace Marcel Desailly.

"Throughout my career I was Chelsea's most successful captain in club history. It means so much to me," he was quoted as saying straightforwardly from SkySports.

Since becoming a team captain, a man who has recorded 500 times together with Chelsea's performance this gives three Premier League titles, three FA Cups and two League Cups.

Terry also noted as the first captain who lifted the FA Cup at the new Wembley Stadium, which is now beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final fight in 2007.

Numbered 26 players back then told me what beautiful memories and memories terpahitnya for leading his colleagues in the field.

"My best moment is when the face Barcelona at Stamford Bridge (in 2005) and scored the winning goal. The lowest point was clear when I failed a penalty in the Champions League final (2008)," he said. read more...

Brazil Wants Return Status As 'King'

Janeiro - Brazil is still a country with the largest collection of World Cup title. But in recent years, the prestige of the Samba team somewhat dimmed. Coach Mano Menezes was determined mengambalikan status of Brazil as the "king".

Brazil is the "king of the world", when the view from the World Cup trophy achievement gained in the South American country.

But once their fame as the "king of the world" is slowly beginning to fade. About four years, the country with the famous Copacabana Beach was never his top ranked FIFA rankings. This happens due to lack of good performance in Brazil's World Cup arena.

Selecao position slowly began to be shifted elsewhere. "The reference is always the World Cup and at this point, that a reference is Spanish," said Brazilian coach Mano Menezes was quoted as saying by Reuters.

Dunga's successor confirmed its target to restore status as a top Selecao on the world stage. "Brazil has become the most prominent team and we want to return a reference," he's straightforward.

"We believe our status will go back and we're working to make it happen. We must be the" ruler "in the world football stage," said the man's full name Antonio Luiz de Menezes Venker it.

At the 2010 World Cup ago, Brazil's Dunga under the care of assessed appear overly cautious and it's getting criticism. Now Menezes was determined to restore the beautiful and attacking football a la Brazil.

To support his efforts, Menezes began to use young players such as Paulo Henrique Ganso, Neymar (both from the club Santos) and Lucas (Sao Paulo).

Even Menezes decided to not include one of his young stars, Neymar in U-20 World Cup in Colombia July. Menezes plans include a 19-year player on the senior team who appeared in the Copa America next June 1 to 24 in Argentina.

"The priority for the senior team. It is possible to use Neymar in the senior team and do not include him in the World Cup U-20. Because when he joined the World Cup U-20 then Santos would lose Neymar for a very long time. We must be sensitive about it , "tutnas Menezes.


FIFA Ranking Brazil (since 2002)

Time - Ranking
April 2011: 3
March 2011: 5
February 2011: 4
January 2011: 4
2010: 4
2009: 2
2008: 5
2007: 2
2006: 1
2005: 1
2004: 1
2003: 1
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Van Persie : Small Club become Stumbling Block for Arsenal

London - At home Arsenal can beat Manchester United and Chelsea. But the Emirates Stadium would be a grave for the owner in the face of a small team, this is called Robin van Persie plays a role in the failure of the Gunners this season.

Arsenal almost certainly re-finish the season without any titles won. Although mathematically possible, respectively, the English Premier League as the only remaining event is competed over Chelsea now lives and Mancheter United.

Again failed to become champions make fasting title 'Warehouse Bullets' growing longer be six years. A very sad at the fact that Robin van Persies.

Immaturity of the squad was mentioned as a reason Arsene Wenger back empty title. The condition is called a Dutch footballer that happens because of frequent Arsenal achieve surprising results even when visited by weak teams.

"If you look back at some games this year, like on Sundays or in the face of Chelsea, we do not let this big game because we lost (points) even in the face of other teams. It's frustrating," said Van Persie in ESPNStar.

The Gunners record victory when entertaining Celsea 3-1 victory, while last weekend alone wayan Aaron Ramsey scored to give host the 1-0 advantage over the Red Devils.

Some Arsenal's home defeat suffered against semenjana team. Among these are when the subject over West Brom 2-3, losing 0-1 when entertaining Newscastle United and Stoke City 0-0 draw cons. read more...

Barca to the Wembley final, get rid of Madrid

Barcelona is only capable of a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid in the semi-finals second leg. However, this result was enough Barca get to the final by winning 3-1 on aggregate.
Compete at Camp Nou on Wednesday (04/05/2011) morning, Barca as a whole appear to dominate the match. Match time is also running much more open than the first leg match in which the fight lasted heat and tend not sportsmanship.



In the first round Madrid had initiated an attack in the early minutes before Barcelona slowly taking over the game. The first half ended goalless.

Entering the second half, Madrid had scored quickly even though the goal is disallowed because the referee considers violations in advance through the replay even though the goal is valid.

Madrid's first goal finally missed a goal by Pedro Rodriguez created in minute 54. But the advantage lasted only briefly because of Madrid and then equalized through Marcelo kick. 1-1 score lasted until the fight was over.

The win took Barca to the final which will be held at Wembley later this month. Barca are a great opportunity to met with Manchester United who managed to win the first leg semifinal contra Schalke 04.

Road Games

Real Madrid direct hit from the beginning. Marcelo perform dangerous movements with meyisir the left side of the field, but still can be broken Barcelona defense.

Barca counterattack through Andres Iniesta in seven minutes. The shot from outside the penalty box strayed far from goalkeeper Iker Casillas who escorted.

In minute 22, Busquet in the middle of the penalty box the ball with a header from a corner kick. Iker Casillas is still agile catch the ball.

Not until 10 minutes later, Barca back to attack. After receiving feedback David Villa, Lionel Messi opened fire from outside the penalty box but still can be overcome by Casillas.

Barca attack swiftly into the heart of Madrid's defense through Messi, Villa and Pedro not long later. Casillas back to being the hero for the visitors.

In minute 39, Ronaldo tried to make a counterattack. But before the shoot, the ball which led the Portuguese footballer was immediately secured by Victor Valdes.

Before the second half kickoff, there was a small incident where a spectator ran into the field. But some managed to send in pursuit Stewards and secure it.

Entering the second half, building a direct Madrid attacks. Ronaldo, who was carrying the ball was dropped Gerard Pique but he then hit Busquets.

The ball fell to the feet of Gonzalo Higuain's goal is to break Barca. First goal disallowed because of such violations.

Gol! In minute 54, Barcelona led 1-0 through goals that were created Pedro. Gol born of bait breakthrough Pedro Iniesta received from the box and with one touch of the Spanish striker break goalkeeper Casillas.

Barca are now superior goal aggregate 3-0. The more weight should be able to make Madrid a 4-0 win if you want to qualify for the finals held at Wembley.

The advantages that only lasted 10 minutes. Madrid successfully evened the score at the same time turn on his hopes with goals from Marcelo that utilizes the ball bounce shot Angel Di Maria is on the pole.

Madrid now need two goals to qualify for the next round to try to be more aggressive. Several attacks have not built enough to make Valdes hassles.

Up to nine minutes of normal time the game is still as strong score 1-1. Madrid needed a miracle to be able to reverse the situation.

Messi back in the 88th minute gave birth to opportunity. He mengekseskusi free kick which still leads right to catch Casillas.

Coming to the final minutes, Eric Abidal Barcelona provides an opportunity to make his first appearance after surgery liver tumor. He was signed to replace Carles Puyol for many minutes before the fight was over.

The composition of Players:
BARCELONA: Valdes, Alves Puyol Pique Mascherano (Abidal 90 '), Xavi Busquets Iniesta, Villa (Keita 74'), Messi Pedro.

MADRID: Casillas, Arbeloa, Carvalho, Albiol, Marcelo, L. Diarra, Alonso, Kaka (Oezil 60 '), Di Maria, Ronaldo, Higuain (Adebayor 55')

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Barca players accused of racist acts

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Barca players accused of racist acts

Barcelona - Assistant coach of Real Madrid Aitor Karanka Barcelona players accused of injuring act of fair play and did not respect the opponent. Karanka said Barca player to act racist.

This was said by the press ahead of konfernsi Karanka in the second leg Champions League semifinal between Barcelona contra central Madrid this weekend.

"Tomorrow will show the players, whoever saw a player that does not uphold the spirit of fair play and respect on last Wednesday. In fact, they act in a racist. When they cover their mouths so that no one else can read their lips. While two of our players, who do not do anything when it will not appear tomorrow, "he said as quoted by the official club website.

Men who had uniformed Real Mdarid in 1997-2002 was not pointed directly Barca player whom he blame game. But the news circulated, players who act racist are Azulgrana midfielder Sergio Busquets. Meanwhile, those who became targets of racist acts is Marcelo.

Furthermore Karanka also criticized UEFA applying double standards, related to the highest European football association's decision to reject the appeal filed by Los Merengues.

Steep road must be traveled El Real in this Champions League semi-final. They should win by a margin of three goals over Barcelona at Camp Nou. Problem is, Karanka optimistic that his team could do much.

"We are Real Madrid. We represent an institution that had never failed to conquer the challenges in the history of the club's 109 years. One thing that becomes our main thought now is to reach the final at Wembley. Our coach felt bad because he could not accompany the team in action later . So it is important for us to be able to dedicate the victory to him, "complete Karanka.

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Darron Gibson's Twitter Account Only 2 Hours Aged

Manchester - Darron Gibson Manchester United umpteenth so players who are interested in joining the social networking site Twitter. But only two hours, the account is "live" because the owner chose to close it. Why is that?

Gibson followed his partner Rio Ferdinand, Michael Owen, Luis Nani and Wayne Rooney to make last official account on Twitter.

So be on this Monday (4/25/2011) Local wkatu Gibson to make his account with the name @ dgibbo28. Ferdinand had been "promoted" Gibson told his followers.

"We have a new member of the crew Man United ... @ dgibbo28 has begabung on Twitter show your love tweeps!," Ferdinand said in the Twitter account @ rioferdy5.

However, as preached Yahoosports, boro-boro get a warm welcome, in contrast Gibson's account was flooded with comments that allegedly pitched sloping from MU fans themselves. Snide comments were pointed out as a feeling of dissatisfaction with Gibson's performance so far.

"Nothing makes me happier if we menjualmu in the summer," wrote one comment.

As a result, Gibson decided to close his account was only two hours after opening. Northern Ireland midfielder mempaparkan that was not what the reason.

However, in subsequent Ferdinand tweet he describes Gibson's decision to delete his Twitter account was not because the comments were oblique.

"Darron Gibson said she joined here to see what her friends .. she was off because he could not be bothered by that or other reasons," said Ferdinand.

Until now, Gibson is not yet able to enter in the main squad MU. In this season, players born October 25, 1987 This new show 19 times and contributed one goal.

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Los Cules is asked not to play relax

Jakarta - Barcelona arguably a step toward the Champions League final. However, Pep Guardiola chose reluctant jumawa and stay alert to the potential danger arising from Real Madrid.

Is a 2-0 victory from the Santiago Bernabeu last week that makes Barca now have the upper hand. Moreover, Madrid will come without a reinforced two core defender, Pepe and Sergio Ramos and Jose Mourinho is not going to accompany on the sidelines.

Plus playing at Camp Nou and has a record of never losing at home to Real Madrid since the deal team in 2008, Pep had everything to advance to the second final in three years.

Armed with this good record Pep did not want a big head. He still asks his foster child to continue to play seriously and not underestimate Madrid. The pattern of attacking football will undoubtedly be maintained even 40-year coach.

"We have to attack but also reasonable mind. As the people who think we are from where. Later we shall demonstrate teamwork," said Pep on the official club website.

"We have to dominate as the time at the Bernabeu. We must be ready because this will be very tight, from the side view of football and emotionally," he continued.

"We should be able to drain the ball quickly and on target. I know the 100 thousand fans in the stadium will be helping us," Pep complete.

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Faithful to the philosophy, Barca Not Going As Madrid

Barcelona - Barcelona living need to secure results in the first leg just to qualify for the Champions League final. However, Barca will still appear offensive when entertaining Real Madrid because that's just the way that they know.

Direguk Barca's 2-0 victory when a visit to the headquarters in Madrid last week. As a result Barca had the upper hand when replacement entertain Real Madrid on Wednesday (04/05/2011) pm dawn, because the 0-1 defeat was still going to make them qualify for the top party.

However, Xavi ensure his team is not going to change the style in the game later. Barca midfielder ensures he and his colleagues would seofensif usual.

"We see football in a different light. We like to control the ball, dominate and control the game. We do not know another way to play," said Xavi in Yahoosports.

"A lot of teams that play like Madrid, the players piled in the back, but Barcelona do not have that philosophy and I think the fans will not enjoy or forgive us if we play like that," lugasnya.

On the first leg last meeting, Madrid must play with ten players after 61 minutes along with dikartumerahnya Pepe. As a result Barca increasingly rampant in the control of the ball which was recorded Soccernet of 77%, compared with 23% owned by Madrid.

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Fergie worry about Chelsea

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Fergie worry about Chelsea

Manchester United's defeat to Arsenal makes the competition towards the Premier League title more exciting. Now Chelsea were called Sir Alex Ferguson had a great chance to overtake them at the top.
Chelsea's win over Tottenham Hotspur yesterday to make MU must win when a visit to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday (01/05/2011) evening hrs. Both are three-point difference.



But United eventually failed to win after a single goal Aaron Ramsey made ​​the Red Devils fourth defeat this season.

MU then also failed to widen the distance with Chelsea in second place and remain three points in three games remaining this season. Both also will sustain the determination of next week's game at Old Trafford.

The victory means the Blues top would be theirs, because they will be on goal difference. It became the focus Fergie is currently considering last season's Carlo Ancelotti's troops win at home to Manchester United with a score of 2-1.

"Obviously, it gave Chelsea a huge opportunity and that's what happens when you are in a position like this. They won at Old Trafford last season and that's what we worry about today, "said Fergie in the Guardian.

"But in a matter of ability - a match in Old Trafford, the fans will be ready for it and so do the players," he continued.

Fergie also participated in a statement commenting on Robin van Persie who judge Nemanja Vidic should have got a red card after holding the ball with his hands.

According to Fergie's Vidic deserve expelled out of the field but he also questioned the violation Gael Clichy to Michael Owen who should be rewarded with a penalty.

"This also is a big game where we did not get the right decision. In this aspect it all balanced. But I think it is difficult to see handball but the last Vidic, Gael Clichy. He knew he did Dachshund that, "finished the man from Scotland.

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City prepares for Champions zone

Manchester City solidified his position at number four of the standings, thanks to a 2-1 victory over visitors West Ham United in the match in the City of Manchester on Sunday (01/05/2011) evening hrs.
City opened the scoring in the 11th minute by Nigel De Jong. Starting from a corner kick for City, the ball is thrown with a perfect failure by Kolarov. De Jong immediately grabbed the ball that came to him and his shot broke through the gate guarded by Robert Green.

City to add a goal when the game runs a quarter of an hour. After exchanging feedback with David Silva, Pablo Zabaleta then ran into the penalty box and then send the bait to the middle. Lars Jacobsen is trying to cut the ball coming just to break his own goalkeeper.

The Hammers came Opportunities in the 31st minute when Robbie Keane who pass through the off-side trap to the penalty box. City goalkeeper Joe Hart who moved to close the space for Keane managed to thwart the chance for the visitors.



Demba Ba minimize missed West Ham's goal through 33 minutes. Starting from that fed the ball from the left into the penalty box, the ball then headlong by Keane. Joleon Lescott failed to properly anticipate the coming of the skin round and it can be used to break Ba goalkeeper who kept Hart.

City has two ripe opportunities in the 54th minute. Mario Balotelli kick after receiving feedback David Silva is still on the ruler. The ball rebounded greeted Yaya Toure, but still can be stopped Green.

Kans for the host re-present the 62nd minute. David Silva escaped off-side trap. In the penalty box, the space tembaknya Silva successfully closed by Green, then pass to the Balotelli. Italian striker opened fire which still can be driven James Tomkins.

Roberto Mancini's men continued to confine the defense made by Avram Grant's team. David Silva kick in the 84th minute West Ham midfielder had about Jonathan Spector. The ball that led to the goal of The Hammers could be pushed over the Green.

An additional three points to make City solidified his position in fourth place standings with 62 points or seven points ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in the order of five. There was for West Ham, this defeat keeps them embedded in the bottom of the standings with a value of 32.

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