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.

source : detiksport.com
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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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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...