Will it be the last season for Van Der Sar?

This season will be the last season for Edwin Van Der Sar with the Manchester United. This statement was claimed by Sir Alex Ferguson when he answered a reporter asking about the future plan of Van Der Sar.

“I have to accept the reality that it’ll be the last season for him to be with us. It’s a hard thing for a goalkeeper to keep his best performance,” said Ferguson.

“The chance for him to play also getting smaller because he have to considerate his wife’s health, just got recover from her illness.”

Source: www.bola.net

Review: Arsenal gone crazy in Villa Park

For the mean time, Arsenal is leading in the English Premier League after finishing Aston Villa with the score 4-2.

Arsenal that was looking for a winning boost up after the game, they want the moment with pressures that they got since kick off.

Chamakh and Rosicky are giving extra work for the defenders of Aston Villa. The first was created by Arshavin in the 39’. Then came the second one by Nasri in the 45’. However, Clark could strike 2 goals to the net of Arsenal in the 51’ and 71’. Chamakh scored a goals in the 56’in the last minutes, Jack Wilshire made the closing goal for Arsenal. The game was finished by 4-2, Arsenal as the away team won the game.

Source: www.bola.net

Defoe will keep up his best performance

Jermain Defoe said that he will give his best performance and to be in a good form on this week Sunday, the game against Liverpool, so they could win the English Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

Defoe is starting his debut after his injury he got after the game against Arsenal.

"Last season, we prove that we are not afraid with any clubs after we won against Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. Everybody thinks that the big investment made by the Manchester City on new top class players could bring them to the big four. However, we still could beat them,” said by Jermain Defoe

Source: www.bola.net

Rooney is put in to the starting line-up against Blackburn

Wayne Rooney is going to be put up as starter against Blackburn Rovers tonight, in Old Trafford. The news was told by Sir Alex. Sir Alex had judge the confidential of Rooney, when he took the penalty against Ranger in the UEFA Champions League; and that proves that Rooney is ready and his form is sufficient and acceptable in the English Premier League.

“Being played is the most important thing to him,” answered by the gaffer of Manchester United to the Key 103 that had been criticising Rooney.

“So far, Rooney had been showing up in a desirable performance. However, when Rooney chose to take the penalty against the Ranger, he’s proving to the world that he is back.”

“He also played well in the last minute of the last game and hope it could be the start of him to return to the right pathway,” siad Sir Alex Ferguson

Source: www.goal.com

Reina is glad to be coach by Hodgson

The Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Pepe Reina give his loyal support to his coach, Roy Hodgson. He also admitted that he’s glad to be coach by Hodgson.

The statement made by Reina also give back up to Hodgson from the critics.

Number of football tactics are technically important, but the most important is how the players contribute and play the systems,” said Reina.

“Rafael Benitez is surely loved by the fans, but then, I think that everybody is under the control of Roy Hodgson.”

Source: www.goal.com

Tevez: I'm sick with football

Carlos Tevez said that he will continue his career in Europe for only few years because he is sicked of the professional football that now majorly take over by money matter.

So far, Tevez had been claiming that he’s not happy and 12 months ago, he said that he will be thinking about retiring from football if Argentina have won the World Cup. The reason behind his statement is that he wants more time with his family.

But then, modern football that is more focus on the financial aspect and less respect from the youngster in the academic club.

“I don’t want to play again,” spoken by Tevez to the TyC Sports.

“I’m sick with football, and also sick of the people associated with football. I will not play more and I will think about that seriously. Football is only about money matter and that is what I disklike the most.”

Source: www.bola.net

Rooney is ready to stun the supporter

Wayne Rooney admitted that he has to prove to the supporter of Manchester United his loyalty to the club. According to Rooney, he will give all his best to make the supporter to believe him again.

“ Not all the supporter are willing to sing over my name or support me along the game. I can get it. However, I will try as hard as I can and prove to the suporter that I stay here to take the club to victory,” said Rooney in ESPN.

Rooney also deny that he ever had a fight over the manager of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson. According to him, it’s bullshit. “I never had an argue with the manager.”

Source: www.bola.net

Joe Cole could play against Tottenham

Good news for Liverpool. In the up coming game against Tottenham, one of the Liverpool best player, Joe Cole had been stated to be fully recovered.

Before, Joe Cole had been absent for 5 games because of his hamstring injury. Now, his condition is much better and he could show up in the game against Tottenham Hotspur.

“Joe Cole will be back this Sunday,” said by Hodgson that was written in The Sun.

Source: www.goal.com

Mourinho waits for Kaka

Real Madrid won’t sign any new players in the up coming January transfer window.Although Real Madrid needs more forwards, Jose Mourinho have an alternative in the front line, but then he’s still not thinking to sign any player.

Mourinho choose to wait until Kaka fully recover from his injury. The Brazilian player have not been playing since August. He have to rest for 4 months.

The injury Kaka experiencing makes his position in the first IV is shaken. He even said that he will return to AC Milan, while Internazionale still wants him.

Mourinho have cleared his statement not to release Kaka. According to The Special One, Kaka stil got a big role in Los Galacticos. He’s one of the biggest transfer of Real Madrid in 2009. Mourinho have promised to put Kaka on every second half of the games.

Source: ww.goal.com

The return of Rooney makes Ferguson happy

Sir Alex Ferguson felt relieve. According to him, there’s 3 things that makes him happy. Getting 3 points, the loss of their main rival, and the return of Wayne Rooney.

“ It’s not a doubt again, this is the greatest moment for all The Red Devils,” said Sir Alex in ESPN.

Sir Alex added, “We all know in the second half of the season, we will be better. It’s proven, Man Utd have been in the top clasement of EPL with Chelsea.”

Sir Alex also satisfied with Rooney’s performance, who got a chance to play for 33 minutes. According to Alex, Rooney is started to be accepted bu the public of Old Trafford.

Source: www.bola.net

Afellay: Playing for Barcelona is like a dream

The midfielder of PSV Eindhoven, Ibrahim Afellay claimed that joining Barcelona is something fantastic in his football career.

Barcelona have reported that they have met the deal with the management of PSV about the moving of Afellay in the January transfer window.

“Barcelona is a one helluvah team, fantastic team, and it’s popular all over the world. There’s no one could say “No” to Barcelona,” said Afellay in sport.es.

Source: www.goal.com

Ferguson: Wenger is not the same what he used to be

People knows Arsene Wenger as a person that hates dirty play. However, Wenger is now viewed to be different and the opposite what he used to be.

It was Alex Ferguson who’s giving a view about Wenger. Both of them are the longest manager that have stayed in a team among the other manager in the Premier League. Ferguson have been handling Manchester United for 26 years, while Wenger is about 14 years in Arsenal.

Both of them have known each other because Manchester United and Arsenal are enemies since long time to win the Premier League title, before Chelsea became one of their rival for he last 5 years.

However, behind that, both of them are friends during off the pitch. That’s why now Wenger did not much complain about his team been rough played by the opponent.

Source: www.beritabola.com

Del Neri is ready to make a space for Pastore in Juventus

Recently, Javier Pastore was linked with several big clubs. This time, it’s Juventus, Luigi Del Neri confirmed that they are interested to bid for Javier Pastore.

When Neri was asked by Tuttosport about Pastore will be able to play with the Juventus formation or not. Neri answered, “of course, he can be the second striker, he’s a phenomenon player, he suits with every formation and everywhere he play.”

“He’s an amazing kid, he can make a change. However, now it still can’t be predicted.”

Source: www.bola.net

Liverpool is ready to buy high class player in January

The director of Liverpool, Damien Cornolli had confirmed that Liverpool will be doing a signing of a top class player this January transfer window.

The Reds were judged that they still need more power to support the role of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres.

“We have already identified our target. John Henry and Tom Werner, the owner of Liverpool wants to win titles and that only can be done by top class player.

Source: www.goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo: I really miss English Premier League

To be honest, I really miss English Premier League,” said Cristiano Ronaldo on the Daily Mail.

It seems that Ronaldo might go back home to Old Trafford, some day because he spent the best 6 years in Manchester United. When he was in the United, he was the legendary player, he won the UEFA Champions League with the United and got the chance to wear the legendary number, 7.

However, of course he praised for what Jose Mourinho have done to him for this season. Ronaldo socred 33 goals last season. It seems that e can score more goals than the previous year. So far, he have been collecting 13 goals for the Real Madrid.

Source: www.bola.net

Walcott: Bale is a fan of Arsenal

Theo Walcott said that his partner when he was in Southampton youth club, Gareth Bale is a fan of Arsenal.

“We were room mate that time. We exchanged thoughts between each otherin Southampton and we were in a room where we were together. We signed the room, maybe the sign is gone now,” said Walcott.

“I played with Bale in Southampton U-11. Remembering that we are fans of Arsenal, what a sad thing that he isn’t joining us.”

“We’re still having a good relationship. I saw the two matches against Internazionale in the UEFA Champions League. I called him, to be the first one who’s giving him a message.”

“I think everybody knows who’s Gareth Bale now. I really can’t wait for the game against Tottenham,” closed by Walcott.

Source: www.goal.com

Drogba and Malouda are forming a band

Two soccer players from Chelsea, Didier Drgoba and Florent Malouda are trying to form a band. It is also written in The Sun, they chose rock for their band.

The plan is, Malouda is the onw who will be playing the drum, Drogba will do the bass.

“We are still in a process. We are trying to start something special. When we are ready, we will show it to you guys,” spoke by Drogba.

It’s also announced that Joe Cole and John Terry will be the singers. “We have a lot of players that could sing well. However, Joe and Terry are the best,” spoken by the French midfielder.

Source: www.bola.net

Schmeicel wants Reina

The legendary goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel sure that the Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Pepe Reina is the right one to take over Edwin Van Der Sar’s position.

Van Der Sar have reached the age of 40 and will end his career soon. Few names of goalkeeper tht would be sign to the squad are Maarten Stekelenburg, Manuel Neuer and David De Gea. However, for Schmeichel, Reina is the best figure to change Van Der Sar.

“I’m sure that they will go for Reina or find somebody like him. I know that they will,” said Schmeichel to the Beyong The Pitch.

Source: www.bola.net

Ferguson admitted that Manchester City is hard to be defeated

Alex Ferguson claimed that it’s really hard to defeat his rival, Manchester City. United can only receive a draw in the derby if Manchester.

Both of the Manchesters are ambitious to win the Premier League title. In fact, both of them falied to show their sharpness.

Ferguson thinks that City is hard to be defeated. Even Chelsea got beaten up by Manchester City. Meanwhile, Arsenal can win last time because City have to play with 10 people in the early minutes.

Source: www.goals.com

Fabregas: If we loss against Wolves, dream is over

Cesc Fabregas reminds his team that they must forget their ambition to get Premier League title for this year, if they loss from Wolverhampton tonight.

Last week, Arsenal just got beaten 1-0 by Newcastle United, but they are lucky because Chelsea as the leading team in the Premier League also got beaten 2-0 by Liverpool.

No matter what, it’s the second lost for Arsenal. Before they had to get 2-1 lost against Shaktar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League.

Source: www.goal.com

Walcott: Arsenal will be back

Watching Arsenal lost in their own half, this is not an unusual thing. In fact, Arsenal had just lost with a promoted teams.

Last weekend, Arsenal was beaten by Newcastle United, and before they were also beaten by West Bromwich Albion, which makes Arsene Wenger to be ashamed by his own team. As the manager of the club, Wenger said that his team have been putting lots of effort to win the games.

However, Theo Walcott still being optimistic and he said that Arsenal doesn’t have to put lot of efforts to win a game, especially in their own home.

Source: www.goal.com

Injury affected performance of Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas did not show his best performance in the game against Newcastle United. According to Wenger, the bad performance of Fabregas was caused by injury.

Arsenal made to look bad by Newcastle United, in the Gunners’ home. They were defeated 1-0 by a promoted team, The Magpie.

Fabregas also seems to be frustrated because he give a bad passes for 27 times. Even Wenger can’t believe that the captain performed below average standard.

Source: www.bola.net

Redknapp told Chicharito to stop diving

The ex-Liverpool player criticized the performance of Manchester United’s new star player, Javier Hernandez.

According to Redknapp, the player called Chicharito have been doing dives in the game against Wolves. In that case, Redknapp hope that the Mexican player will stop doing dirty plays.

“Recently, diving is not the main topic of discussions. Since, nasty tackles are being discussed by people,” written by Redknapp in a column on Daily Mail.

“However, Javier got a booking because of diving in the last Saturday’s game. I hope that he can stop doing that.”

Source: www.goal.com

Alexandre Pato is the most expensive youngster

Alexandre Pato was chosen by futebolfinance.com to be the most expensive player as a youngster.

It was estimated that Pato is worth 25 million euros up to 40 million euros. The 21 years old Rossoneri forward who played for Brazil has higher price than Mario Balotelli, Thomas Muller, Stevan Jovetic and etc. Below is the top ten most expensive youngster.

1. Alexandre Pato (AC Milan)

2. Mario Balotelli ( Manchester City)

3. Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)

4. Stevan Jovetic (Fiorentina)

5. Eden Hazard (Lille)

6. Bojan Krkic (FC Barcelona)

7. Marko Marin (Werder Bremen)

8. Neymar (Santos)

9. Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur)

10. Javier Pastore (Palermo)

Source: www.sepakbola.com

Hodgson wants new players

After achieving a 2-0 winning over Chelsea, Roy Hodgson claimed that he wants more new players for strengthen his squad.

Hodgson told his wants at the press conference after the game.

“Our squad need to be more powerful, rather than our squad now, and that only can be done through the next transfer window, “ quoted by Hodgson through ESPNStar.

“he owner of the club has been nice to the club. For the mean time, we are heading to the wrong way, lots of concerns and uncertanties.”

Source: www.beritabola.com

Mascherano: I'm already adapted in FC Barcelona

The 26 years old FC Barcelona midfielder claimed that he already adapted to the Spanish League way of playing. He even said that he already know the philosophy of Barca’s way of playing soccer.

Javier Mascherano was recruited in the last summer from Liverpool. However, he was not able to give his best performance.

Mascherano admitted that he’s pleased with the chance of playing as the first IV when Barca won by 3-1 over Getafe.

Source: www.goal.com

Review: Chelsea became the turning point for Liverpool

Just after winning the last 3 matches in a row, The Reds that looks like that they were given motivational boost. They have been playing kick and rush style and made Chelsea had to run around.

Pressures keeps on coming to The Reds, but then they made themselves leading in the game. Fernando Torres turned the through pass from Dirk Kuyt into a goal for Liverpool.

When Chelsea was coming back on track, El Nino (Fernando Torres) produced another point into Chelsea’s net. Then the first half was closed for 2-0, The Reds were leading by 2.

In the second half, Carlo take in his key player, Didier Drogba. In the 60th minutes of the game, a powerful left foot shot was released by Didier Drogba, but Reina still made it. In the 85th minutes, another shot was released by Anelka,but it was punched by Reina again and hit the crossbar.

Liverpool almost made the third point by Maxi Rodriguez, but then Maxi failed to make the score into 3. The Reds were still leading in that time of the game and they waited for the referee to blow the wistle for the end of the game. Another 3 points made them to be in the 9th standing of the Premier League. Although The Blues lost, they are still in the 1st standing in the Premier League, but their position is not safe, they are just 2 points above Manchester United.

Source: www.bola.net

United is going for Kaka

Jose Mourinho told that he wouldn’t mind if he had to release Kaka from his squad. He said that he’s squad is good enough without the 28 years old midfielder, and with the presence of Mesut Ozil in Real Madrid, Kaka’s position in the first eleven will be replaced.

Meanwhile, Fergie amused the skills that Kaka have, and it was reported that he is interested to sign Kaka in the in coming summer.

The 68 years old manager hope that he got financial help from the Glazers and 45 millions pounds ready for signing Ricardo Kaka into The Red Devils’ squad.

Source: www.goal.com

Carragher: Gerrard is the best Liverpool player ever

Jamie Carragher said that Captain Steven Gerrard is the best figure that have ever played for Liverpool. This was claimed by Jamie Carragher after Gerrard scored a hat trick in the game against Napoli.

The 30 years old player often became the key player that led Liverpool into a success.

“Stevie has great sklills and we all know that.” Carragher told that to the Liverpool Echo.

Source: www.goal.com

Review: The Spurs lost in Bolton's home

Bolton made Tottenham had to loss inThe Rebook Stadium. The Lily Whites had lost their powerin the game against Bolton that ended up losing 4-2.

Spurs that had just won the previous Champions League game against Internazionale was being favouritize by the supporters, athough The Spurs is the away team. However, the absence of Rafael Van Der Vaart made the team to be less aggresive in their attacking.

Tottenham also seemed to be dependent on Bale's movement, but then Bolton had their team accompanying Bale in every movements.

Kevin Davies was the hero of Bolton that match, he contributed 2 goals in the Spurs' net. In the last 15 minutes of the match, Spurs created 2 goals by Allan Hutton and Roman Pavlyunchenko. However, those goals were just waste, Martin Petrov increased the point to 4 for Bolton.

At last, the Spurs lost for 4-2 against Bolton Wanderers in the Rebook Stadium.

Source: www,bola.net

Zidanne and Materazzi are back to be friends

It was told that Zinedine Zidane and Marco Materazzi were already friends after the incident in the World Cup final 2006.

Zidane and Materazzi was in every media after the World Cup final 2006. Zidane got a red card for headbutting Materazzi in the final round of World Cup 2006.

As Zidane was sent off, it caused France to loss from Italy. The incident made Zidane’s reputation bad and it was his last match before he retired.

Materazzi was known to be visiting the hotel where the Real Madrid’s players were staying and Zidane was in that hotel too for the match against AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League. Actually, Zidane was one of the staff members of Real Madrid.

In the beginning, the situation was a little bit awkward, but slowly both of them start talking. In the end, before they leave, both of them was seen to be hugging each other.

Source: www.biangbola.com

If Torres had to quit, Liverpool will sign Llorente

Liverpool was reported in signing Fernando Llorente from Athletic Bilbao if Torres will be leaving this January transfer window.

Torres has been wanted by Barcelona and Manchester City since long time ago as his career is not successful in Liverpool. So far, this season, Liverpool had shown bad quality of playing in neither the Premier League nor the English Cup, and that makes Torres want to leave the Reds.

TalkSPORT have claimed that Liverpool is to be interested in Llorente who has a good figure to replace Torres if he leaves the club. It was also claimed that Liverpool is ready to sign Llorente for 36 millions euros.

So far, Llorente had been scoring for 12 goals this season.

Source: www.goal.com

Rooney is going to America

Wayne Rooney will be flying to America this weekend. He will be in America for a week to recover his ankle injury and to stay for a while there.

This weekend, the fans still won’t be watching Rooney to play for United.

“Wayne won’t be playing this weekend. We will be sending him to Nike Town in Oregon, United States for a week. He will be doing recovery training,” explained by Mike Phelan, Manchester United’s assistant manager.

Source: www.beritabola.com

Media: Kaka is ready to leave Madrid

For the several times, Kaka is claimed to be leaving Real Madrid.

The 28 years old Playmaker was said to be coming back to Italy in the last few months. Although it was not seriously mentioned by the media that Kaka is really leaving Madrid.

However, it seems that Real Madrid is really putting Kaka on the transfer list. For the past months, Kaka was trapped by injuries and Madrid has Mesut Ozil, Samir Khedira and Angel di Maria that can replace Kaka.

The three midfielders that came in the last summer have made good progression and good performances.

Ac Milan and Inter Milan wanted Kaka to be back to Serie A, but they have to face Chelsea that also seems to be interested in Kaka, as the manager is Carlo Ancelotti, the past coach of AC Milan.

Source: www.bola.net

Benitez: Bale? Why not?

After watching Bale’s performance, Benitez would be happy to have the young winger in his team.

Moratti, the club’s president claimed that he is interested in signing Gareth Bale after watching him hattrick in San Siro.

Once again, Bale prove his reliability of the team by giving two assists, and Benitez also claimed is ready to find a place for Bale in his team, Internazionale.

The previous game, Bale made Maicon to call as “donkey”. However, Benitez refuse to blame his player.

Source: www.bola.net

Ruud got an injury again just after he recovered from his previous injury.

Previously, it was said that Ruud Van Nistlerooy will be back playing for Hamburg. Unfortunately, he got an injury.

Recently, Ruud told the Hamburg Morgenpost that he was fine and ready to get back to play. Unluckly, he got a muscle injury during the training.

Meanwhile, Hamburg had several injuries and they are only up to 15 points. This injuries will just making Hamburg to go worst and worst.

Source: www.beritabola.com

Juventus is considering to buy Bojan

Juventus is claimed to be considering to buy Bojan for 22 million euros to Barcelona.

In Barcelona, he didn't got to play. He thinks when Ibrahimovich is loan out to Milan, he will have a chance to play. Meanwhile, Juventus is in need of striker and that may be a chance for Bojan to play. However, Chelsea and West Ham United seems to be interested in The Wonderkid (Bojan).

It seems that Guardiola is okay to let go the young forward.

So far, Bojan only got 4 plays and he was one of the substitutes. He's not one level with Lionel Messi, David Villa and Pedro Rodriguez, that's why Guardiola let him play for several matches.

Source: www.bola.net

Arsenal is not ready

Arsene Wenger is disappointed with the last game where Arsenal lost 2-1 against Shakhtar Donetsk. He said that his team is not ready yet to play in the European League matches.

Wenger speaked out that his team lost concentration to the game after they lead the game by 1-0. Although they need total concentration at all time to win the European League matches.

Actually, if Arsenal won the last game, they can make it to the last 16. The gaffer also complained to Sky Sports that his team have less experience as he put in young gunners rather than players with high experience.

Source: www.beritabola.com

Barca record is break by Messi

Lionel Messi’s 31^st opener against Copenhagen in Champions League game made him the top goal scorer in European competition for the Catalan club; although his team end up tie against Copehagen.

Messi’s 32^nd goals take him to past the previos record holder in Barcelona, Rivaldo, he stroke 31 goals during his time.

The player reached another curious landmark this week – bringing up his 100th goal since Pep Guardiola took over as team coach. The three-figure mark was reached in 117 matches and now Messi, whose overall tally for the club stands at 142: 95 in the Liga BBVA, 10 in the Copa del Rey, 30 in the Champions League, five in the Spanish Supercup and two in the FIFA Club World Cup.

Source: www.lfp.es

Pulis: Gudjohnsen is not ready

Eidur Gudjohnsen, the 32 years old forward who joined Stoke City on a free transfer in the last summer from AS Monaco.

He had been playing for four appearances in the Premier League for the club, but yet he hasn’t make a start for his team.

Pulis said, “His weight is still a bit up on what it needs to be. Hopefully sometime in December we should have him up and running.”

Source: www.premierleague.com

Fabregas will not be bring to Donetsk

Cesc Fabregas will not be bring to Ukraine against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League 4th Matchday because his not in his best form.

It was claimed by Arsene Wenger himself in a news conference. Wenger also said he is still not sure what makes Cesc not in his form.

"His injury is not serious, but sometimes he still can feel pains," explained Wenger.

Wenger also claimed, "I'm not sure about his injury, and there is little problem that makes him not to give his 100%."

However, the French manager is sure that Fabregas will be played on Sunday against Newcastle.

Source: www.bola.net

Reyes got muscular bruising

On Monday, Atletico Madrid's midfielder, José Antonio Reyes had undergone tests to find out the injury he got against Almeria.

It was told that he is suffering bruises on his left calf muscle and he had to be sideline for an unspecified time.

However, the previous team who played last weekend had been training in the club gym – except Reyes. Then, Emilio, the club goalkeeper coach took Joel, Sergio Asenjo and Celsa to a private program. Sergio Asenjo seems to be fully recovered after his injury in May.

Source: www.lfp.es