Eden Hazard: Messi is not elegant like Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini

Lionel Messi is well-known as one of the best player in the world. However, this midfielder doesn’t think that Messi does not have any elegant style like Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini.

Messi is one of the most favourable to win the Ballon d’Or this year, and to be the one and only player who able to win this trophy for 3 years in a row. Before, it was Platini to be the first one ever to receive the most Ballon d’Or in straight years.

Hazard admitted that Messi is the best player in the world for the mean time. One thing is that Messi is not as elegant as the ex-French football player.

In fact, Hazard thinks that Inter Milan’s winger, Wesley Sneijder supposed to be the one who receive the Ballon d’Or award last sesason rather than Lionel Messi.

Real Madrid will not release Angel Di Maria

Real Madrid C.F. is rejecting all offers for Angel Di Maria. They are not going to release their young winger.

As we all know, Manchester United have been interested in Angel Di Maria, since he was still in Benfica; now a news came up that Angel Di Maria is not content with the wage offered by Real Madrid.

However, Jose Mourinho cleared his statement that Angel Di Maria is not going to be released and will soon offer him a new contract.

Wayne Rooney is a midfielder too

It’s proven that Manchester United and England are hoping contributions from Wayne Rooney in each game, and it’s simply because he can play in many positions.

It was stated by Sir Alex Ferguson after putting Rooney as a midfielder in the last game against Otelul Galati, instead of forward which is his real position.

“Rooney is my best player in the squad,” praised Sir Alex Ferguson.

“He is showing his readiness in playing his role, the way he assists is very good. He is showing great energy and determination, and he did a brilliant performance that night.”

Sir Alex Ferguson also told that he has limited option of midfielder and that is why he place Rooney in the middle.

Emotional goal for his son who had passed away

A player in Championship Division who is playing for Doncaster Rovers, Billy Sharp confessed that he had just score the most important goal of his life. However, his goal was not able to help his team from losing.

A goal scored by Billy against Middlesbrough which end the game of 1-3 loss. However, he still considered his goal as the most emotional goal he ever scored.

Why is it so important to Billy? The reason is that the goal was dedicated for his own son who died 3 days before the game against Middlesbrough. Billy’s son can only survive only for 2 days after he was born.

The boy who’s named Luey Jacob Sharp passed away after a few days he was born, and his father has his own way to remember him.

In that game as a captain, Billy scored a goal in the 14^th minute and he showed his clothe beneath his jersey with a say, “That’s for you son”.

Billy was supposed to receive a yellow card for lifting his jersey, but as sympathy from the referee, they don’t give him a single warning or even card.

Mourinho: I'm delighted with the comeback of Kaka'

Slow but is for sure that Kaka’ is starting to find his best playing performance because of his long and sustaining injury that seems to weaken the performance of Kaka’, and it was noticed by Jose Mourinho too.

The Special One, Mourinho is starting to be delighted what is happening now, Kaka’ starting to comeback to his performance when he used to play in his former club in Italy, AC Milan.

“ I have already know the real Kaka’, he’s a fantastic player when I was still in Italy. He’s enjoying football. He’s now that strong and a good player to change the game speed in a game,” written by ESPN from Mourinho.

“ I think it is a common thing for him to be back in the national team and I’m glad that he earned it with his own hard work. The football world should be happy when they see Kaka’ has come back.”

Arsenal is targeting Stevan Jovetic

It was reported that Arsenal firing any chance to recruit Stevan Jovetic from Fiorentina, even he just signed a contract with his current club.

Arsene Wenger knows well that Robin Van Persie needs another forward who can support him to score goals. Meanwhile, Maroune Chamakh looks like to be sell, and Park Chu Young who has not been adapting to the style Arsenal is playing.

Altough Jovetic is still 21 years old, he is judged as a professional by Wenger. He is also the best candidate to solve the solution for Arsenal forwards, especially that he is multifunction. Jovetic can play as a winger and a playmaker as well.

In the last season, he did not play much because he had a serious injury, but he was really on fire on his comeback this current season.

However, it is not Arsenal only that is interested in Stevan, there are still two gigantic English Premier League clubs that looks like to be interested in recruiting him. The two clubs are no other than Chelsea F.C. and Liverpool, and it was reported that Arsenal will bid again in the January for £ 20 000 000.

Harry Redknapp is interested to get Joe Cole

Joe Cole has become one of the players to be sign before the closing of the summer transfer window. Harry Redknapp is interested in the ability and potentials have in the Liverpool player, Joe Cole.

“I love the way Joe played. I’ve recruited him when he was 11 years-old. He a great player. I got lots of time for him,” confessed Redknapp.

Then, Harry confessed that Tottenham Hotspur have not make any offer to sign him from Liverpool. The current news is that Tottenham Hotspur have prepared special transfer packet to sign Joe Cole, in the short time.

Cleverley will be the successor of Keane and Scholes

Ex-Manchester United player, Teddy Sheringham praised Tom Cleverley. Teddy claimed that Tom can be the successor of the two previous player, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes who used to play for Manchester United in the same position as Tom.

The Manchester United yougn squad is the main current topic for medias after a straight 3-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur. In that game, Manchester United played with a majority of young players. There were only 3 players that are over 23 years old, in the first XI.

Cleverley who’s just 22 years old has become one of the young players that got praises for their previous amusing performances.

“I’m sure he got years of time to learn how Roy Keane and Paul Scholes played,” said by Teddy in the talkSPORT.

Ferguson: Welbeck is Fantastic!

Sir Alex Ferguson praised his new young generation squad after the glorious winning over Tottenham Hotspur in Old Trafford by 3-0.

After playing the first half with no single goal, Manchester United came back in the second half, and scored 3 goals. It was a fantastic to won first two Premier League games and the runner up in the standings.

“Our game in the second half was fantastic,” remarked by Sir Alex Ferguson in ESPN Soccernet.

Welbeck scored a goal with a header, and the same way Rooney scored the third goal after Anderson. Although Tottenham Hotspur won lots of possessions in the first half, Manchester United able to control the possession in the second half, and of course Manchester United won the game.

“We need a sharp player in the forwards. It was a brilliant decision made by Ferguson to put a player as a target man, in the second half. Danny has an amazing ability. However, the situation is that we have to wait for the best of him. He’s still 20 years old and he will be better in the future,” closed by Fergie.

Ashley Young wants to help Manchester United to collect their 20th Premier League title

It’s a very usual thing for new player to set his ambitions to achieve in his new club. So do Ashley Young, the previous recruited player by Manchester United.

The winger who’s bought for £17 000 000 from Aston Villa wants to help Manchester United to win their 20th Premier League titles.

“It’s fantastic to be in the club, play with famous football players and hopefully win their 20th League titles,” said Young to MUTV.

“It’s really unbelievable to be in the club, and I’m really glad,” Young added.

“I will miss Aston Villa, the fans, the manager and the staffs, but I have a chance to play in one of the biggest club in the world, and I won’t reject it.”

“I want to win lots of titles and hope it’ll happen this time.”

“For me, when I got a call about Manchester United is interested in me, I really just want to finish everything, sign a contract and join the training. We will start on 4th of July and I really can’t wait for it,” said by Young, who’s set for 5 years-sentence in Manchester United.

Ashley Young will be under-going medical tests in Manchester United

Manchester United is still on recruiting players to strengthened his squad. After they officialy have Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers and in getting David De Gea from Atletico Madrid, Manchester United confirmed that they are about to get Ashley Young.

The agile winger from Aston Villa agreed some person deal with The Red Devils. The Villans is also letting Manchester United to recruit Ashley Young for £15 000 000.

As it was reported by The Guardian that Ashley Young just need to undergo the medical test. If everything going fine, Ashley Young will be officialy The Red Devils by next season.

FC Barcelona wants David Luiz

Other than the news about Alexis Sanchez, it was reported that FC Barcelona is interested to sign David Luiz.

The Brazilian player had just moved to Chelsea in the last January, and he show what his worth of by scoring 2 goals in 12 appearences. He scored more than the number of goal scored by an expensive striker, Fernando Torres.

According to the Sun, David Luiz is willing to move if FC Barcelona offer a bid to Chelsea around £27, 500 000. He was signed by Chelsea for £21, 500 000 from Benfica.

Coach Pep Guardiola seems to worried about his defensive line squad as the captain, Carles Puyol will be absent for some time in the early of the season due to injury.

It was reported that Guardiola ask the director of football of FC Barcelona to meet the agent of David Luiz, Giuliano Bertulocci.

The director himself has to control the financial of the club and FC Barcelona is certainly wouldn’t bid above £35, 000 000.

AS Roma got Bojan Krkic

Lots of news linked Bojan Krkic with AS Roma, and it isn’t a rumour anymore. Catalunya Radio confirmed that AS Roma is discussing with FC Barcelona to recruit the 20 years old Spanish striker, Bojan to Olimpico.

Bojan who’s in the Spanish U-21 national team, claimed to be signing a contract with AS Roma next week after his last 2 years in FC Barcelona. Spanish media predicted that the transfer amount could be € 10, 000, 000 with an option to buy for FC Barcelona in the future.

Steven Gerrard can't wait for the new player

In the in coming season 2011/2012, just like the other clubs, Liverpool is busy strengthening its offensive squad. So far, they got Jordan Henderson that will be joining The Reds in the next season.

It’s for sure that Jordan Henderson is not the last player will be signed by Liverpool in this summer, and Steven Gerrard welcome them with enthusiasm.

In addition, the new players can boost up enthusiasm and spirit to face the new season.

“It is very important for the team to recruit new players as soon as possible because we have not contributed any titles or cups to the team for the past few years, and it’s the way how Liverpool rolls,” claimed by Liverpool’s captain, Steven Gerrard.

“As a fan and player for Liverpool, it’s frustrating to see our rival, Manchester United to pick up their league champion titles, but you have to give credit to them. They have won the titles and passed our league titles collection record.”

“Now, the challenge is to equalize the number of league titles collection to Manchester United. We have to make sure we have powerful squad to face Manchester United in the next season.”

Manchester United is after Raphael Varane

Manchester United is strengthening the squad for in-coming season. Number of players are signed in short period of time.

Raphael Varane is one of the players in Manchester United’s short list. It is said that Manchester United have been scouting him for a very long time until they decide to after him.

€10, 000, 000 is offered to get an 18 years old centre-back defender and hoping they could know that Varane’s decision in 48 hours.

“I hope everything can be done in 48 hours. I have wasted 4 hours on the phone and there are lots of other things to be done,” claimed by Gervais Martel, the president of RC Lens.

Phil Jones is ready to face tough challenges in Manchester United

Manchester United’s new player, Phil Jones admit that he is ready for tough challenges and high expectation in Manchester United.

Jones was bought from Blackburn Rovers for £20, 000, 000 and he’s also playing for England U-21 national team, now.

“I don’t know how my first day in Old Trafford will going to be. Now, i just want to go home, have a vacation and relax,” claimed Jones.

“Everybody knows that Manchester United is a very big club. I just made a very huge step, and i can’t wait to start and face challenges there.”

England’s performance in Denmark was very disappointing, but Jones have made understanding between his new colleague, Chris Smalling.

“Chris proved that he is worth to be in Manchester United shirt Sir Alex Ferguson give chances for him to play in the squad. I do believe that I will be treated in the same way.”

“Chris has great ability, I really enjoying duet with him in the defending third.”

Owen admit that Chicharito is better than him

Michael Owen is having tough time to be picked as the first eleven player of Manchester United. One of the reason is because the presence of Chicharito whom Owen himself judged that Chicharito is better than him.

Chicharito was signed in as a zero, but now he made it to the first eleven squad. He’s playing in Dimitar Berbatov’s position, dueling with Rooney.

Where could Owen play? The 31 years old striker has few chances of playing. He was in the starting line-up once, but he was put on the bench for the other 9 games.

The number of goals scored by Owen is far below the number of goals scored by Javier Hernandez (Chicharito). The ex-Newcastle United player has scored once in the English Premier League and the FA Cup, this season, and 2 in the English League Cup.

“Chicharito is of course 10 years younger than I am. So, he’s the better version of Michael Owen, now,” said Owen in the SkySports.

“He’s a very sharp player and fun. Although its not too important too people as they see only the goals scored. However, its important for the people around him and the club,” added Owen.

Arsenal is interested to sign in Lukas Podolski

It’s been a concerned for Arsene Wenger about the offensive player, other than about the goalkeeper. Right now, Arsene Wenger depended the forward lines to Van Persie as a reliable forward player for the team.

Maroune Chamakh had once gave a hope to Arsenal in the early of season, but then he’s performances are getting weaker, while Bendtner and Carlos Vela are having hard time to score a goal.

This situation make Arsene Wenger wanted to sign in a forward player, next season, especially Van Persie most of the time is injured.

It was reported that one of the players that will be sign is Luka Podolski. The Deustchland player did los of overwhelming performances in the internationals, but then he’s not too prominent in the club.

Now, Podolski is still playing for FC Koln. The 25 years old player, said that he may be moving to England or Spain.

It was also reported that FC Koln won’t be releasing him easily. They are setting £15 million for Lukas Podolski.

Sir Alex Ferguson wants Man Utd to win the title with style

Sir Alex Ferguson wants Manchester United to be the winner this season with style. This can be achieved through winning two big clash games, against Arsenal and Chelsea.

Manchester United was having trouble in the early of the season, and most of their games ended up in a tie.

However, the team has the biggest chance to win the Premier League title this season. With 4 games left, Manchester United still looks very solid in the top of the standings table, with 6 points away from Chelsea and 9 points away from Arsenal.

The Red Devils will have to work really hard to achieve their 19^th Premier League titles and to break the record of Liverpool.

Alex Ferguson: Ronaldo won't be coming back

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be coming back to Manchester United. Although, he has not achieve any titles in Real Madrid since 2009, but then he’s for sure will not be coming back to Manchester United. This was claimed by Sir Alex Ferguson himself.

Ronaldo was signed in to Real Madrid for £80 million which break the all-time record for the biggest transfer amount. The thing is, Ronaldo has not won any titles in Real Madrid.

He had just won the Copa Del Rey for the Los Blancos, after a bitter defeat of 1-0 for FC Barcelona. In fact, the single goal that was scored in the final round of Copa Del Rey was scored by Ronaldo himself. However, Real Madrid is facing their tough time, after a bitter defeat from FC Barcelona in the semi-final round of Champions League. They have to push hard in the second leg in Nou Camp, home of FC Barcelona.

Meanwhile, Manchester United looks very solid even after Ronaldo left. As a matter of fact, Manchester United is favorites to win the English Premier League title this season. They also had the chance to go through to the Champions League final. Then, people starts rumouring that Ronaldo will be coming back to Manchester United. However, Sir Alex Ferguson does not have the same thinking as others, he claimed that Ronaldo won’t be coming back.

“Basically, it’s impossible,” declared Alex. “He did achieve lots victories with us, but now he’s in a big club.”

After the first-leg of Champions League semi final round was over with FC Barcelona leading by 2, Ronaldo had met Sir Alex Ferguson.

“I met him and he had a little talk. He was very successful for 6 years in Manchester United. We found him when he was still a kid. Now, he’s becoming better and better in Madrid. He really enjoy it, but in my opinion, he did not reach his best performances at the last game against FC Barcelona that resulted a 2-0 lost. He is still star,” added Alex.

Juventus want to recruit Sergio Aguero

The overwhelming performances from Sergio Aguero in the Spanish Premier League have attracted the attention of Juventus. It was rumoured that Juventus wants to recruit Aguero from Atletico Madrid.

Juventus wanted to strengthen its squad with a bunch of players in the next transfer window, after bad performances so far in this season. A decent striker will be the main target for Juventus.

Previously, Juventus was linked with Neymar and Leandro Damiago, both are Santos players. However, Juventus turn away to Aguero.

The 22 years old player, Aguero have been playing for more than 150 matches in Atletico Madrid since 2006. It was also reported that Aguero is searching for new challenges, and able to play in Serie A.

Right now, Aguero still got a contract in Atletico Madrid. If the Bianconerri wants him, they have to purchase him for 45 million euro.

Owen: Wenger is still the best

The former football player of England who’s playing in Manchester United, Michael Owen concluded that the failure of Arsene Wenger in Arsenal makes the accomplishment of Sir Alex Ferguson to be very special.

Both English team, Manchester United and Arsenal will be facing each other this weekend in the Emirates Stadium, home of The Gunnars. If Manchester United will win over Arsenal again, The Gunnars will have to finish their season with an empty hands after the last same 6 seasons.

However, the former Liverpool F.C. player, Michael James Owen still considered Arsene Wenger as one of the best manager in England.

“Arsene Wenger is one of the greatest manager in England,” said by Owen.

“He has changed the clubs in England and achieving his goals in his career in England until now,” added by Owen.

Owen claimed that what Arsene Wenger have not achieved for the past few years have benefited Sir Alex Ferguson. However, Owen reminded his teammate to keep their eyes open and be aware of Arsenal. Especially, Chelsea which is trying to reach for another Premier League title.

Alex Ferguson praised the professionalism of Chicharito

Alex Ferguson can be said successful on the buying new players. Example is Chicharito who show great performances on his first season.

The Mexican player, Chicharito was even the key from the winning against Everton.

“Javier had contribute a great quality of playing, and he showed more than what people were expecting,” Alex Ferguson praised the El Pea.

According to Ferguson, Chicharito will become a better player as he has done a great job in his first season.

“We thought that this year is his first season to be playing in the English Premier League, and he has to adapt to the playing style. He’s also a disciplined player. He always be the first one to come to the training, and the last one to leave the training,” added Ferguson.

So far, in his first season, Chicharito have played 24 matches and able to scored 12 goals.

Torres finally scored a goal

Chelsea is still hunting for the English Premier League title after they won over Westham United for 3-0.

Drogba was put as a first eleven starting players while Torres on the bench. Chelsea had given pressures to Westham United in the early minutes of the game.

Chances for Chelsea were delivered through Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou, but they couldn’t make it through the defense of the Hammers.

Frank Lampard made the first goal of the game for Chelsea on the 43th minutes.

In the 75^th minutes, Drogba was substituted by Torres. Just 9 minutes after he played, he scored the second goal for Chelsea that night. Finally, Torres scored a goal for Chelsea after transferred from Liverpool on last transfer window.

The game was closed by a goal from Florent Malouda in the 90^th minute.

Carlo Ancelotti said to the press that Torres will score more goals for the rest of the season.

Alex Ferguson will not release Bebe

The charismatic manager of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson is thinking not to release Bebe from the club, next season.

It was said that United had release £7.4 million for getting Bebe, who even had not played for his previous club.

The Manchester Evening News reported that if Bebe will not be staying, but he won’t be offered with the a decent amount, that’s why he will be staying in Manchester United for at least a year.

Bebe became a popular player when he moved to Manchester United and after his move, he’s in the U-21 Portugal national team.

Gerrard did not regret for rejecting offers from Chelsea and Real Madrid

Liverpool’s captain, Steven Gerrad confessed that he’s glad that he can stay in Liverpool and did not accept the offers from Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Gerrard confessed this statement because he was offered by Chelsea and one of the biggest club in Spain, Real Madrid.

“I still remember when the two clubs were interested in me, but I’m glad that I’ve made the right decision to stay in Anfield,” said Gerrard.

Gerrard is now recovering from his injury and he was not called by Capello to the national team against Wales and Ghana.

Capello had also chose Gerrard as the third captain for England after John Terry and Rio Ferdinand.

Gareth Barry: Jack Wilshire is more confidence

The Manchester City’s midifelder, Gareth Barry is now sure that the Young Gunners’ midfielder Jack Wilshire is much more confidence, now.

For that, Barry support the plan of Wilshire being put in the squad against Wales in the qualification round of Euro 2012.

Wilshere had showed in two matches of The Three Lions, but it were friendly matches.

“There’s a chance for Wilshire because he have been showing good performances, so far,” quoted from Tribalfootball by Barry.

“He had shown a signicance improvement this year, and he is gaining more confidence.”

“I’ve seen Wilshire playing for Arsenal, and he showed his best performances. So, I think he has a good chance to play for his country.”

Ramsey is flushed with pride to be the captain for Wales

The young Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey spoke out that he is flushed with pride to be the captain for his national team, Wales.

This weekend, The Dragon/Wales will be facing one of the most powerful national team, England in qualification round of Euro 2012.

The 20-years old player is trusted to be the captain by Gary Speed, the coach for Wales.

“I’m felt respected to be the captain at my young age,” said Ramsey to the Sky Sport.

Barry: Capello and us are more relax now

Gareth Barry commited that the squad and Capello are a little bit relax in preparation of the Euro 2012 qualification against Wales.

After failing in the previous World Cup, The Three Lions and Capello are the main topic discussed by the media. However, as time moves on, England has not lost in the qualification round of Euro 2012, and that makes the team to be more relaxed.

The relationship between the players and Capello was asked, so do the choosing of John Terry as the captain, Barry answered that nothing has changed in the team, “The rules are still here and the players still respect it. It’s also seen that the players are more relax towards the coach, now.”

Torres: Spain will break the World Record

The Spanish striker, Fernando Torres cleared his statement that La Furia Roja is still hunting for titles, although they achieved the victory in Euro 2008 and World Cup 2010.

However, this moment, Spain will be giving all they got to break the World record as the first national football team that able to win the Euro for two times in a row.

Right now, Spain is at the top of Group I for the qualification of Euro 2012 with 9 points. The squad of Vicente Del Bosque will be facing Czech Republic this night.

Official: Jens Lehmann join Arsenal

Arsenal officially recruited the veteran goalie, Jens Lehmann with short-term cotract up to the end of the season 2010-2011.

The goalkeeper who had just retired since 2010 will directly be joining Arsenal on this weekend, facing West Bromwich.

Arsenal is in need of a goalkeeper as a backup for Manuel Almunia because the other two senior goalkeepers, Fabianski and Szcesny will not be playing until the end of the season.

“Lehmann have been training with us and he will sign a contract for a duration up to the end of the season,” said by Arsene Wenger as in written in the Sky Sports.

“We do not have a backup goalkeeper in English Premier League, so I bring Lehmann back to Arsenal.”

Lehmann retired after playing for 2 years in Vfb Stuttgart. The ex-goalie of Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan left Arsenal in 2008 after his contract finished and he was not as fit as Manuel Almunia that moment.

Source: www.bola.net

Chelsea is successful in getting the " New Kaka' "

The Brazilian club, Sao Paulo finally claimed that they have meet to an agreement with Chelsea about the new young star, Lucas Piazon. He is heading to London in the coming 2012.

The 17 years old player who’s called as the “ New Kaka’ “, will be joining Chelsea after he turn to 18 years old with a transfer amount of 7,5 million euro. 80 % of the transfer money will be receive by Sao Paulo, while the rest is shared to the agents and the family of Lucas.

Previously, Juventus had been interested to recruit him in the beginning of the season, but they didn’t meet to an agreement. The vice-president of Sao Paulo, Carlos Augusto de Barros said that the agreement with Chelsea will help them financially to recruit Luis Fabiano from Sevilla F.C.

“This is a big transfer,” said Barros to the Sky Sport.

“The transfer amount of Lucas Piazon is similarly close to the transfer amount of Luis Fabiano.”

“Lucas almost join with Juventus in the beginning of the season, but now everybody knows where will his destination be.”

Lucas flew to London in the beginning of this month for medical test. However, he have not sign the contract with Chelsea yet.

Source: www.bola.net

Madrid is ready to release Kaka' in the end of season

Real Madrid hope they can let go Kaka’ in the end of season although he’s contract is still running for 4 years.

Kaka’ was recruited in 2009 from AC Milan with amount of transfer fee cost 65 million euro, but then his days in Real Madrid seems very dim as most of the time he got injured, and he just made his comeback at last December.

Now, Los Blancos announced that Kaka’ is back in the injury list for 2 weeks, after he got injured in same foot, the left foot.

Real Madrid will try to sell Kaka’ in this June. The floppy performance of Kaka’ for the last 2 years had changed the mind of the club towards to the Brazilian player. He even did not play for 85 days, last season. The problem is, Kaka’ still got a contract that’s running 4 years out of 6 years with an amount of 9 million euro per year, or around 15 million euro if its counted with the taxes.

Once again, Jose Mourinho, the manager of Real Madrid is really disappointed and had lost patience with Kaka’ who contributed the least in the club. However, Mourinho will still wait for the 28 years old midfielder to be in his best form like he did in AC Milan.

Source: www.bola.net

Fabregas will be brought to second leg at Nou Camp

A hope came to Arsenal as The Gunnars are flooded with injured players. The manager of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger cleared his statement that Francesc Fabregas will be fully recover and ready to be brought to the second lag against FC Barcelona, in Nou Camp.

The Gunnars won’t be having Robin Van Persie and Theo Walcott who are in the injury list. So do Alexandre Song, who will be replaced by one and only, Francesc Fabregas. Wenger make sure that Cesc will be brought to Spain and the players who were playing against Sunderland will be put be in playing in the first IV against FC Barcelona.

“Fabregas will be having his final test (Monday),” said Wenger.

“His condition is still 90%, he will be brought and will be fit later on. This is important to us because he is playing an important role, he is the one who can connect the defensive play with the offensive play. He’s also the captain for the team, so that makes us wanting for him to be there,” Wenger claimed.

Source: www.bola.net

Giggs extended his contract

The veteran midfielder of Manchester United, Ryan Giggs had just extended his contract in length of 1 year to be in of the biggest club in English Premier League.

The club management officialy have agreed the cotract extension. If Manchester United win the English Premier League title, it will be the 12th for Giggsy.

“All I want is to play for Manchester United, and I’m pretty lucky that I have been playing for Manchester United for 20 years,” told by Giggs himself.

Giggs has appeared for more than 800 Manchester United’s game, and 600 times in English Premier League.

Source: www.goal.com

Pato swap with Sergio Ramos?

AC Milan and Real Madrid will be exchanging players in the up-coming transfer window, switching Sergio Ramos and Alexandre Pato.

It’s also a coincidince that AC Milan needs a new fresh at their defensive squad. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is in need of striker as they been through a crisis of forward player in the first half of the season.

Alexandre Pato finds it hard to be in the first line up, since Zlatan Ibrahimovic came in. Max Allegri still can’t combine the two players in the line up. In addition, the status of Pato being injured.

Meanwhile, the future of Sergio Ramos in Real Madrid is still not sure. His contract will end next season, and it’s not extended yet.

As the swapping of players met the both club’s need, both sides was reported that they are reaching for an agreement. However, the agreement has not yet meet the expectation of the two teams.

Source: www.goal.com

Dzeko needs time to shine

The ex-England player and Vfl Wolfburg, Steve McLaren told Roberto Mancini, the manager of Manchester City. McLaren told Mancini not to force Dzeko to shine this season.

According to McLaren, Dzeko at least has just started to grow and will shine his star, next season.

“There are lots of good strikers in Manchester City and he needs more time to adapt, but Dzeko will be a good player in English Premier League, according to me,” told by McLaren.

“You have to remember that not all good things can be combine in instant way. I think, you will only can see the real performance of Dzeko next season.”

McLaren also added that Edin Dzeko has all the criteria to be one of the top class players in English Premier League.

“After he feels comfortable and adapted to the system in England, he will be the support for Manchester City,” said Stevie McLaren.

Source: www.goal.com

It was a dramatical victory for Arsenal, and a painful loss for FC Barcelona

Arsenal succeeded to turn the situation from losing 1-0 in the first half into a victory by 2-1 in the end of the first leg.

In the match, Arsene Wenger, the manager of The Gunners put Samir Nasri who had been absent since the end last month because his hamstring was injured. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Eboue took the place of Bacary Sagna who was suspended with card accumulation.

On the FC Barcelona’s side, Eric Abidal was paired with Gerard Pique as Carles Puyol was absent. In the attacking section, Pep Guardiola put his best players, David Villa, Lionel Messi, Pedro, Xavi and Iniesta.

Arsenal that played in Emirates Stadium as the home team, able to penetrate FC Barcelona’s defending. Thanks to Robin Van Persie and Andrey Arshavin who both of them scored a goal that equals to two goals for Arsenal.

Source: www.goal.com

Liverpool shuts Chelsea and Torres down

Finally, Liverpool can shut The Blues and Torres down. Thanks to the goal from Raul Meireles.

The defeat of Manchester United made Chelsea want to win this match. The Tridente, Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka and Fernando Torres looks very energetic in the first minute. Especially Torres who takes a shot just after the game started for two minutes, but the goal went far above The Reds goalpost as El Nino too eager.

The strategy used by the gaffer of Liverpool, Kenny Dalglish was 3 centre defenders and 5 midfielders, 3-5-1-1. It’s a good formation, although they kept Luis Suarez on the bench.

As the first went through without any single goal made, Ancelotti made a decision to took out Torres and substituted with Salomon Kalou. However it turns out not as what Ancelotti expected, Raul Meireles scored a goal though an assist from Steven Gerrard.

The score remained the same until the end of the game. Liverpool has gone up to 6^th in the English Premier League. While Chelsea is in the 4^th with 10 points difference from Manchester United.

Source: www.bola.net

Ronaldo carved a history in Real Madrid

The two goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo to the Real Sociedad’s net, with a winning of 4-1 for Real Madrid, actually recorded a new history in the club level.

Ronaldo is the first one to score 50 goals for Real Madrid with the least matches played by him, 51 matches, only the La Liga domestic competition.

Ronaldo beaten the record of Ferenc Puskas, where the Real Madrid legend scored 50 goals in 54 games.

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Cassano: AC Milan is the best team in the whole world

In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the new AC Milan forward, Antonio Cassano admitted that he can play in San Siro and felt more solid in the first game.

“Glad to be joining with a big family. Everyone here gave me a warm welcome. I’m very comfortable to be with teammates and the coach,” said Cassano.

“To be honest, I realy want to thanks the owner, Silvio Berlusconi and the excevutive director, Adriano Gilliani who put faith in and don’t care about my past life.

Later on, Cassano revealed his feeling of proud to play in a top class club and he said surely that the success will be coming to the Rossoneri.

“Able to train and play with top class players makes me glad. I’m sure AC Milan can win every trophy. The reason? It’s easy, we are the best. All of our opponents in Italy and Europe are afraid of us,” claimed by him.

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Ferguson is waiting for the consistency of goal from Rooney

The two goals scored by Wayne Rooney is hoped to be the start of his other goals. With many games left for the season, Sir Alex is sure that Wayne Rooney will realize of the situation.

Previously, Rooney got lots of critics about the least amount of goals scored by him. Its recorded that he only scored twice in the English Premier League, before the game against Aston Villa.

However, the two goals scored into the net of Aston Villla are enough to motivate Wayne. As the previous years, everybody hope Rooney can donate lots of goals for The Red Devils.

“What does Rooney have is spirit for the game. He always comitted that he will do his best. The bonus is the two goals. Hopefully, if there’s a chance, to scored like that, especially the first goal, he will take off,” claimed Sir Alex to the YahooSports.

There are still plenty of chances for Rooney for him to pay back what he did not do in the first half of the season. With 14 games left in the English Premier League and other games, goal by goal is expected.

Source: www.beritabola.com

Ferguson and Berbatov are the best

The two Devils of Manchester United are picked to be the best player and manager of the month of January by the English Premier League.

Dimitar Berbatov is picked to be the best because of his success in scoring lots of goals during the previous month. He succeeded to scored 5 goals and 19 goals in total. He also leading in the topscorer board in English Premier League.

The goals from Berbatov were the key for United in tough matches, such as the game against Blackpool where they turn the game to 3-2, though they were left behind by two goals at first. In the other hand, Berbatov did a hattrick against Birmingham City, where they won by 5-0.

This performance will be the first for him since he join United. April 2007, Berbatov had been the best player too in English Premier League with his pairing in Tottenham Hotspurs, Robbie Keane.

Meanwhile, for the best manager goes to Alex Ferguson. This will be the 25th title for Sir Alex Ferguson. In January, United kept holding their position in 1st standing, and United is recorded that they won 4 games and stole points when they faced Tottenham Hotspurs.

The victory against Stoke City and Birmingham City in Old Trafford, plus the victory from West Bromwich Albion and Balckpool as an away team, bring Manchester United to receive 13 points from 15 points maximum for the whole January.

Source: www.goal.com