Batista now has 14 names for the America's Cup

Less than three months before the start of the Copa America, Sergio Batista and has half of the names that will contest the event with the Argentina shirt. Then I reveal the 14 names that he has in mind Checho to integrate albiceleste .

Spent 18 years since the last America's Cup won by Argentina. Playing at home, the need for victory is even greater. So Batista already thinking about the tournament and he has in mind some names to build the Argentine team. Backwards: the only certainty in goal is Romero. Carrizo and Ustari are great candidates for alternates, but neither should we dismiss Gabbarini and Marchesin.

On defense, probably will Zanetti, Burdisso, Gabriel Milito, Otamendi and Red. After this group should be completed with players like Angeleri, Zabaleta, Garay, Pillud and Jonathan Maida.

Mascherano, Banega, Cambiasso, Di Maria and Biglia are security for the midfield. Yacob, Gago, Bolatti and Enzo Pérez, applicants complete this list

Finally, among the front the only certainty is Messi and Lavezzi. We must await the return of Higuain to the playing fields to see if again the 9 of the Argentina team. Other candidates for the front of the team are Juan Manuel Martínez Batista and Diego Milito. Aguero and Tevez are currently excluded from the selection.

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The spectacular stadiums of the Qatar World Cup 2022

Although still missing the appointment for eleven years and a couple of world in between, we know from a few months ago that the 2022 World Cup will be held in Qatar. Football is opening up new places, and step takes advantage of what they can contribute. And if something can make Qatar, are financial resources to establish an infrastructure of real dreams.

With this post I want to get close the twelve stadiums that will stage the World Cup in Qatar. Stadiums that there is still plenty to see raised, but let us start with an open mouth with videos and models.

The three-stage plan is to remodel and build new ones from scratch. Investment is estimated at 3,000 million dollars, which also will aim to control the climate. At that time can reach 50 degrees, so that it is planning to build an artificial cloud that "tape" the sun , as well as cooling systems. Money knows no bounds.

Benzema could miss the game against Tottenham

Bad news for Jose Mourinho, Karim Benzema could be out for between a week to ten days after suffering physical discomfort in the game he played for his country against Croatia. Gallic striker could miss the first quarter-final of Champions League tie against Tottenham.

The lower amount Real Madrid. French forward Karim Benzema had to leave in the second half of the match between France and Croatia. As I walked out of court is playing the left thigh and as soon as he sat on the bench, blindfolded that body part. Today, when I get Madrid, will be tested to see if you can play Real Madrid next commitments, including the Champions League encounter against Tottenham.

Cristiano Ronaldo Gonzalo Higuain and still recovering from his injuries Mou is complicated to assemble the front if Benzema fails to meet next week: only have Adebayor for the attack. "Dip into the quarry?

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Spain does not understand surface

The poor condition of the lawn, or rather, what little remains of grass in the stadium and turn Darius Kaunas, monopolized the role of the qualifying match for Euro 2012 between Lithuania and Spain. The poor state of the pitch did not respond to a trap to disrupt the interplay of ours. The first to suffer are the Lithuanians themselves, so sure I'm not the only one these days has heard some have even scratched the lack of respect. Clearly it is shameful that a match of this importance and play in a potato fields, but first you have to demand accountability is to the lords of the UEFA.

Focusing purely on football, Spain has solved the ballot with a good performance. It has not achieved the brilliance of other times because the setting was not suitable. But because they are very good, even in a very poor pitch have so dominated the match and, on occasion, to a beaming combined serve as an example the third goal, signed by Mata.

The question of the week: Who is the best player in the Spanish of all time?

While the Spanish "try" play their qualifying match for Euro 2012 against Lithuania, in a field that has little game, I propose a new Question of the Week: Who is the best player in the Spanish National all time?

Fresh questions for the sweetest moment in our selection. Current European Champions and the World, with David Villa scoring standing as its history, and a symbol as overcoming Xavi hundred games. But even now we have formed the best team, other players have excelled at other times of 'The Red', despite not lifting titles. We talked about Raul, Butragueño, Luis Suarez, Zarra ...

Spain will play against Lithuania despite the state of the field

Finally, play the match between Spain and Lithuania in the potato fields. The meeting of the Group 1 qualifying for Euro will take place despite the poor condition of playground.

At 20.45 Spain will the playing field in search of their fifth straight win in Group 1 of the European Championship qualifying. Not have it easy, not by the caliber of his opponent, Lithuania, but by the poor condition of playground Darius i Girenas.

Forest already has the team in mind, which highlights the presence of Fernando Llorente as a starter. The other changes compared to Saturday's game would be the entry of Iraola, Albiol, Javi Martínez and Cazorla. Ramos, Capdevila, Busquets, Iniesta and Navas are alternates. The eleven of Spain will then be: Casillas, Arbeloa, Pique, Albiol, Iraola, Xabi Alonso, Javi Martínez, Xavi, Villa and Cazorla Llorente.

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At last, after all, a war

Police injured in Kaunas, Rome and Sofia, men stoned in Montevideo, injured in Bogota and in other parts of the world, young American in Madrid stabbed and shot to death in Ciudad Juarez, killed in Buenos Aires and Rosario. There are excerpts from different parts of war. At least not a conventional war. It is a very brief and superficial review of the consequences of football-related violence so far in 2011. And, again, this is only a brief mention of some events, some more tragic than others but all equally disturbing.

On second thought, maybe, we're in a war with very serious consequences. A world war because it extends along the planet civil strife, in any case absurd. This month, a follower of San Lorenzo died hours before his team Velez Sarsfield different measure in pre-match incidents. In 2008 and a young fan of Velez died in his team's visit to the 'New Gasometer'. A return match. Narrate these deaths as usual. Time passes and violence around soccer grows without worrying that their acts are not isolated and unconnected. The war is a chameleon and football, a disguise.

The difficult next generation of the Squadra Azzurra

They were champions in the 2006 World Cup when nobody expected it to France after a difficult final prediction, and gained what they lost on penalties to Brazil in 1994. But since Grosso scored the final penalty, the Italian moved away from the path of victory to fall gradually in the field of defeat. After Donadoni and the return of Lippi's turn came to Prandelli to refloat the ship azzurra with the mission of making a competitive group in football faces a complicated generational.

The winner of that inertia world led them to meet the Spanish team at Euro 2008, which could only happen in the shootout, but fell with a crash in the first phase of the 2009 Confederations Cup and World Cup. The next challenge will be in Euro 2012, where he is heading steadily in their qualifying group, and for that Prandelli has a mix of veterans and newcomers. The reality is that they have plenty of talent in Italian football, and the selection is a true reflection of what happens in a league that has lost much of its value.

Christian hopes to be at Tottenham

These days only one thing going through your head from Cristiano Ronaldo, recovering from his injury in order to contest the quarter-final of Champions League final between Real Madrid and Tottenham.

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo hurry his recovery to be on April 5 in the match between his club and Tottenham in England. So last weekend was in Valdebebas working 6 to 7 hours per day (morning and afternoon sessions) to be about to.

Cristiano is low in the Real Madrid since last March 19 when aggravated a hamstring injury grade 1 in the femoral biceps in his left leg. The moment is in the first phase of its recovery by strengthening exercises in the gym and undergoing physiotherapy.

The player himself does not hide his desire to play again: "I hate not being able to train and play. I want to recover fully from this injury. The last few games I could not play at 100% and I'm tired "said Christian himself.

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The shift change Klose and Mario Gomez

One has the day shift and one night shift. Mario Gomez being responsible for day, with more hours, the preferred and most grateful, and Klose the night, more sacrificed but with extras. Both are German, play of striker and his club is Bayern Munich, many things in common except one: Mario Gomez is the owner of the Munich club, but when you play team football which is Klose slipped the shirt holder of the Mannschaft and Super Mario who has to watch the game from the bench.

Mario Gomez has struggled in his career start at the Allianz Arena in Munich. After a brilliant stage in the Stuttgart striker signed for the considerable sum of thirty million, but his first season in the Bavarian capital was far from what was expected, with ten goals in the Bundesliga and one in the Champions League. Both he and Klose were relegated to the bench by the Croatian Olic, currently injured. However, this season has exploded and regained their figures, and has already scored nineteen goals in twenty-five league games and eight goals in their matches in the Champions League, where his team has been eliminated .

Spain, Czech Rep. (2-1). Result of playing in one direction

On March 24, 2007 the Spanish calmed with a win against Denmark the shakes that dragged on its way to the European Championships in Austria and Switzerland. After defeated the combined Spanish come out of Northern Ireland and Sweden, all had doubts and criticisms, to the point that was brought to Luis Aragones as guilty and requiring virtually his resignation. Tonight, March 25, 2011, La Red has been imposed on the Czech Republic 2-1, identical result against the Danes, and yet how different contexts. Spain is now on track its presence in Poland and Ukraine in 2012 and European champion and the world (nice words), the dimensions have changed. His playing style and a real manual is able to transmute the majority of its rivals, losing ground and responsibilities and hold too much defensive work and luck.

About last night was to give the Czech Republic and the campaign in the Carmens. Plasil, former Osasuna scored a half hour on the only shot on goal for the Czechs in the whole game. That was the plan devised by Michal Bilek, who put all their players to run on home soil, behind the ball, not to allow the Spanish found spaces. In this way, with the goal "from his country" Plasil, bothered, and stood against the ropes with his counterpart Vicente del Bosque, who sought alternatives first and then Fernando Torres Santi Cazorla but only found relief, as all in connection Iniesta, Villa, as well as their individual versions. Together rallied in the second half result. Andrew is near the area to David, who, after several feints, bat left-handed at last Peter Cech. Andrew is clearly down in the area Rezek (defending an attacker) and David who scores from the penalty spot. It's like working out the match ended.

Messi hopes to win a World Cup

Lionel Messi acknowledges his debt with Argentina. The Barcelona player has yet acknowledged that achieving some degree with the national team but is confident it can win the World Cup.

Despite having achieved a huge amount of titles with Barcelona, ​​Lionel Messi Argentina's national team has been unable to harvest, so far, any laurels. The Flea is aware of it hoping to get a degree-level teams "at some point."

The joint 10 of said albiceleste confident: "I know that at some point I will win the World Cup both want." However, it is responsible for noting that "I just am not going to win anything, but because she will become a great selection of Argentina."

El Rosario is located in the United States concentrated portfolio where tomorrow will play a friendly against local combined.

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David Luiz: the secondary star

For the hair, long and curly, more like Sideshow Bob that a footballer. By their numbers, it seems more forward than defense. David Luiz was the second winter signing for Chelsea. The second because they point topped the covers, which came on the news of half the world, was another. Fernando Torres arrived at the same time as the Brazilian. But the shocking figure that was paid by The Kid relegated to second place with David Luiz.

The former Benfica was changed to blue at the wrong time. Carlo Ancelotti was on the ropes and his men, out of the fight for the Premier. The signing of Torres provided an injection of hope for a team in need of motivation. On 9 Anfield was called to be the new idol of Stamford Bridge. David Luiz, a defender of high level who came to cover the injury epidemic in the rear. Five parties have been enough to give a plot twist. The Rio has become the main character. In front of Fernando, who was to be the guest star for the second installment of the tournament.

Colombia-Ecuador: Latin American festival of football in Madrid

This Saturday the Vicente Calderon will be a party for the Latin American soccer. Atletico stadium will host the match between teams from Colombia and Ecuador, in preparation for the Copa America to be held in Argentina from July 1. Is the second time that such combined meet in Madrid they did in 2003 (0-0).

Ecuadorians and Colombians are the third and fourth foreign community living in Spain (behind only Romania and Morocco), the most majority in many of the regions that make up the Spanish State. Therefore, the initiative to hold a match between two national teams in Madrid is excellent news that has many positive aspects. On the one hand we have thousands of fellow Colombians and Ecuadorians will have the chance to get close to Calderon or at least, have the perfect excuse to throw a good party around football.

NDF survey results: the arbitration review

Six days ago in Football Notes I propose a new survey. On this occasion we thought it was interesting to arbitration be examined to find out how you value the Spanish and European referees, to hear your views on certain aspects of the regulation and possible developments in this field, find out what you think about the villarato and finally to know what you think about the treatment given to arbitration in traditional media and in our own blog.

Before turning directly to the results, we take to ask that we propongáis topics that you would like to lay out a survey. Note that the proposed business must have some length and homogeneity, they are not a few specific questions, or do not have to do with each other. Nor is it that we do them all the questions, but that the subject is exposed and explained sugiráis properly so attractive. We hope your recommendations. Now, without further ado, the results of the survey on arbitration.

José Enrique, Buffalo St. James' Park

A few days ago we asked you which player would seem to deserve a chance with the Spanish team, and today we'll talk about a player that I could play a positive role in the selection to a position that will soon need a replacement for Capdevila: the left side . Is Jose Enrique, Newcastle United footballer whose projection has continued in recent seasons and his 25 years is a goal of some of the most important European clubs.

Emerging from the quarry of the Levant, soon caught the attention of Valencia did not hesitate in taking their services when he was nineteen summers, but never officially debuted with the Mestalla club. First it was loaned to Celta, where he debuted in first division and did a good job alternating places with the Argentine Placente. With no room in Valencia had had just hired Moretti and Del Horno from Chelsea, joined Villarreal Pellegrini. After starting as a substitute, finally made another snatch the Argentine side and an institution in El Madrigal as Arruabarrena.

After playing 23 games in the holder with the submarine drew the attention of several clubs, including Real Madrid. Finally signed for Newcastle after the English club to pay nine million euros on a good deal for Villarreal, who had signed for much less and had already hired Capdevila, Deportivo who came free. His beginnings in St. James' Park was not easy and did not enjoy the necessary continuity to the extent that there were rumors about the sale, but continued at the club and was gradually becoming the lefty lane Magpies.

The odyssey of the ant

The league has done in Greece. Mathematically speaking. There are still three days from Saturday, but there is already a champion. The Ernesto Valverde's Olympiakos 10 points of second-placed Panathinaikos. The 6-0 against AEK Athens Manolo Giménez has put the finishing touch to a great season. The Txingurri, ant in Euskera, has returned to win the Super League Greece, with the same team. He succeeded in 2009, only to land in Greece. Espanyol came from lead, which left as runner-up UEFA.

Gareth Bale is doubtful to play against Real Madrid

Alarm Tottenham Gareth Bale, the young star of English side was injured and just come with the Champions League matches against Real Madrid. The team is optimistic that the player can play against Mourinho's team.

The Welshman Gareth Bale, is contained in the Premiere League and Tottenham, has suffered a hamstring injury that sidelined him the game of your choice, Wales, against its peer of England (the game, qualifying for Euro 2012, will take place next Saturday).

The big concern is whether the Spurs Bale may play Champions League matches against Real Madrid (the first of which takes place on 5 April). A priori come: it is estimated that the decline will not last more than 10 days. Bale was injured last week at the meeting that his team played against West Ham. Having been made a radiological diagnosis was that the injury is a muscle strain.

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Xavi Hernandez, a hundred caps for the most important player in Spanish football history

This Friday, the party of the qualifying for Euro 2012 will face the Spanish team to the Czech Granada, Xavi Hernandez is going to be a hundred caps for La Roja. So far only Andoni Zubizarreta (126), Iker Casillas (117 and counting) and Raul Gonzalez (102) have overcome a hundred games for the national team, which gives added value to the record set by the de Terrassa.

Naturally, these days Xavi is getting all kinds of tributes and congratulations, including among them a nice video sponsored by Adidas , the brand saw both the player and to Spain. Football Notes want to pay the tribute he deserves a few moments remembering his career as a major international and analyzing how his career has changed since Euro 2008.

Thirteen clubs first joined forces with the LFP to hijack the Week 30 and the middle class challenges the break

Thirteen clubs in the First Division and all of Second have partnered with the Professional Football League to blackmail the Spanish Government by threatening not to contest the 30 th day of La Liga (and 32 meetings of the Liga Adelante), moving the dates Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April to after the last day, bringing the final of the League could be delayed by three weeks until June 12.

The two requirements that have arisen with Jaime Lissavetzky, Secretary of State for Sport, are the provision of a higher percentage of revenue from sports betting and the abolition of compulsory televise a game open every day. There is no doubt that there are two reasonable questions and that everything can be brought to a negotiating table, but it is not gold that glitters, much less. On the issue of sharing of the benefits of sports betting, there is no doubt that clubs are not just your right to request a higher percentage, but it is quite logical, since currently only receive around 10%. So, henceforth, we will focus on another point, the party's open.

Equals Benzema and Villa scoring mark

Benzema seeking redemption. The French striker takes full advantage of the absence of Gonzalo Higuain to prove you have talent scorer. The Frenchman has scored 10 goals in their last 8 games and even the number of targets that have Villa adding all the powers of the season.

Karim Benzema takes advantage of second chances. French is a great time and takes advantage of injuries to the front of Real Madrid. Since holds, the French can not stop scoring goals and it equals the record scorer David Villa: between the Spanish League, Champions League and Copa del Rey, both have scored 21 goals. The remarkable thing is that Benzema has begun to be taken into account in the new Madrid midseason.

In the League, Villa has scored a lot more than Benzema: Barcelona player 17 to 10 French. However, the Frenchman has proven scoring power more robustly than in Champions Guaje (scored 6 to 3 in Villa) and the Copa del Rey (scored 5, while Villa failed to score any in the competition).

When Higuain is recovered from his injury, who is 9 owner of Real Madrid?

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Alves band will strike the Nou Camp until 2015

Just on the day that Mr. Knight published an apology for the Brazilian side , appropriately considered a subgenre in itself, has solved the saga of renewal (or not) Dani Alves contract with FC Barcelona. After many months of intense give and take, having been cyclically at times when the positions seem closer and others that resembled that relations were close to breaking. The negotiations with Alves have been the most controversial cases have been found at Barça from Eto'o, Ibrahimovic nonsense, even harder to raise the renewal of Pep Guardiola , especially as regards the question of salaries.

Alves has maintained a strong negotiating position, combining all sorts of praise for players, coaches and fans (always avoiding it with the leaders in a meaningful way), with messages declaring to be willing to pack if not valued as requested. Without going any further, this weekend, after scoring a wonder goal against Getafe true , she jumped at the opportunity, being protagonist of the day, take the opportunity to send you, at the time, would be his last message: "If not finally finished off my continuity, give thanks for my years here and I'll go somewhere else. "

Higuain hastens recovery; Puyol takes two months out

While at Real Madrid Higuain recovery hurry to reach the final match of Copa del Rey, met in Barcelona for two months without Carles Puyol and still unknown when it will return to play.

Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain has one goal in mind: getting ready to play again next April 20 in the final of the Copa del Rey. The Pipit is recovering from a slipped disc which was operated on 11 January. Higuain has not played since last November when Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 5-0.

Meanwhile, at the Catalans, are expectant of veolución of Puyol. The defender was injured on January 22, the day from which it has marginalized tendinopathy of the playing fields. It is speculated that he could return to play in the next league match (against Villarreal), but from the club are cautious and not risk a return date set for the player. "Its development will mark the availability for the upcoming game" is what is simply said from the club.

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The Brazilian, a whole subgenre

As in film or literature, there are subgenres, football is to be expected. Are goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers, and within them we find representative figures in different positions throughout history have been prominent in some countries. Thus we have the hitch Argentine goalkeeper German, Italian defender, the Brazilian striker, the Dutch winger, etc. They are joined in their own right, the Spanish midfielder. But the case before us saw the canarinha and play defense but sometimes it does not seem: the Brazilian side, which in the past two decades has excelled in general as the best in the world in his position.

The growing importance of the side is now clear. In football, where coaches raise the battle in midfield and build up troops in the area at the expense of sacrificing the players in band, the sides have to double features, and its main task of defending binds joining attacks often come from behind and take advantage of spaces not usually occupy their peers. That is precisely the specialty of the Brazilian side, and meets the quality and effectiveness of the best ends.

The question of the week: Is there any player that you would like to convene Del Bosque?

The club competition takes a vacation of 15 days for our brand new Spanish team played two qualifying matches for Euro 2012, against the Czech Republic and Lithuania. So let's take this opportunity to our question of the week revolves around a group of Vicente Del Bosque.

A group that is already established. Successes in the form of game titles, added to the great youth of our players have formed a group almost exclusively, where the opportunities are few. Therefore, it must be emphasized much in your club if you want to win the ticket to a call.

On this subject I ask the question of the week Football Notes: Is there a player that you would like to convene Del Bosque? A player who follow closely and think you can fit with Spain. If so, why? What do you think could make to improve the team? Enter Replies Football Notes and leave a comment .

Messi, the winner also gains more

Messi is a phenomenon in and out of playgrounds. The player golden ball in the last two years, was consecrated in 2010 as the player who has collected.

France Football magazine has published the ranking of the highest paid players in 2010 and Lionel Messi has been on top. The Argentine was above Cristiano Ronaldo with income of 31 million euros: 10 for his salary, 1 for raw and other benefit by advertising and other operations.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the second of which more than earned. Despite having a higher salary (13 million euros) has raised 27.5 million in 2010: 500,000 of premiums and 14 commercial contracts.

The list is completed by Wayne Rooney (third with 20.7 million), Kaka (fourth with 19.3 million), David Beckham (fifth with 19 million), Ronaldinho (sixth with 18.3 million), Carlos Tevez (seventh with 15 , 4 million) and Frank Lampard (eighth with 14.2 million).

Among the coaches, the most money won in 2010 was Jose Mourinho who had a turnover of 13.5 million euros. Guardiola was left with second place with 10.5 million and Rafa Benito third with 10.2 million.

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Real Madrid will pay tribute to Ronaldo (the fat, non-Christian)

After the withdrawal reaches the time of the tributes. Real Madrid is preparing a tribute to Ronaldo to be held during the white team's next match, when measured against Sporting Gijon.

Florentino Perez himself was on hand to call Ronaldo to be present at the Bernabeu during the day 30 of the league (between 2 and 3 April) when they perform a tribute. Merengue club president had long wanted to pay tribute to one of the most prominent galaxy.

Ronaldo said of the tribute: "I will go to Madrid because Florentino called me to make me a tribute. Will in the match against Sporting Gijon. If you play on Friday, arrive in the morning, so give me time. "Ronaldo played for the ranks of Real Madrid between 2002 and 2006 and, despite being shown in Barcelona (between 1996 and 1997) won the fans Real Madrid to the strength of goals and good performances.

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The shames Dépor Riazor

Spring made an appearance in A Coruña Herculine offering a beautiful afternoon to approach Riazor. But the pre-match atmosphere in the vicinity of the stadium would be very different two hours later. Deportivo faced its first game of a series of two in the field against the third best team in the second round, Levante UD, with a mission to leverage its local condition for three points that seemed vital to keep some distance of the relegation zone.

At granota not cost them more than a minute snatch the first oops! to the stands, with a header by Valdo who left high when Aranzubía already sold. Both teams formed with a 4-2-3-1 tactical but could not be more different. Depor, with his back to his area recoiling as the rival Ecuador crossed the field, while the Levant, meanwhile, kept their defensive line as early as possible. This difference is not trivial, but the proposal clearly marked and the attitude of each of the contenders.

A quarter ago, when the Levant was sunk in the standings, and praised the team of Luis Garcia to affirm that it considered that there should be no bottom club (or team in the relegation zone) around the planet, despite their urgent needs , jugase very good football. Confirmation of this hypothesis is confirmed when granota were imposed at Villarreal in a game and would like to have in the Premiership overrated. Two days before winning in El Madrigal (February 5) were rock-bottom, eight days after this important victory has climbed to tenth place, six points ahead of Manchester, 18 º.

Yesterday, in Riazor, Deportivo ate the inside out. Managed the game, defended well the sad local attack, arrived in the area and created Coruña easily have taken the occasion to meet street. Juanlu, Montero and Caicedo (the last until he was injured) was a real headache for the defense Bluegill, who would have died much earlier but for a Aranzubía Dani was the best Deportivo the match (always a bad sign). On the other hand, Depor was a rag doll to look pitiful. It was a team as predictable as lazy, unable to carry out an attack with three players ahead of the ball.

Bluegill parish is a paragon of patience, has his feet on the ground and is well aware of the limitations of your computer. But it is not able to withstand even the most stoic of the fans is to watch their team without desire, without soul, without shame. The vessel was filled when Antonio Thomas recovered the ball a good chance to launch a counterattack and, instead, turned and played back. Coruñeses pivots, the aforementioned and Ruben Perez, do not join the attack never (and I mean ever, ever), among the vanguard Bluegill and pivots attached to the defense whenever there is a fifty-foot solar radio is a feast for the opposing team. One of the two pivots should advance its position because it does not weaken his team, he is doing is getting into the hot zone where you can cut the first output of the opponent and even boost your own offensive.

While Colotto Lopo and skin were left on the balcony of your area and Laure Manuel Pablo and suffered with rapid band players Granot, Antonio Tomás and Juan Rodríguez offered a sorry spectacle. His nonchalance is so obvious, so thinly veiled, that the step was to call for their replacement, especially in the case of the latter, who, with Deportivo ready to go, came to take orders from Lotina and the public, believing that he was replaced, the decision allegedly held a din of whistles. Incredibly, Juan Rodriguez finished the game (someone has to put his head on over two hundred kicks in Aranzubía making a game, I guess).

Luis García changes worked, especially Stuani, which came out in the very first time with the injury Caicedo, and Ruben Suarez, the scorer of the afternoon. Lotina changes (Pepe Sand, Saul and Michael) were not touching the ball or half a dozen times between the three ...In the end, when the tie would unfairly reward the horrible game Depor, fortune smiled on the lift when Aranzubía ate a free-kick from Smith. Nothing to criticize Logroño goalkeeper, who had saved his team on three occasions. The victory of the East was fully deserved and she walks away to six points above the drop, leaving the painful Dépor Lotina in 16 th place with just two points ahead of Malaga and Almeria, 18 º and 19 º, respectively. Much has to change the attitude of some players of Deportivo, but seems unlikely to happen in cases like that of Juan Rodriguez, who out of contract this summer and seems to have the mind away from Riazor. It will discuss in a future post, because it is an issue to be addressed in depth and has more than one responsible in any case.

Video | YouTube (livened up with the great song by Queen Another one bites the dust)

Cristiano Ronaldo is injured again

Cristiano Ronaldo is bad. Was reinjured in the Spanish derby and will be between two and three weeks off. In addition to be absent from the two matches will play for Portugal, or settle the template opposite the Sporting and even speculation that he might miss the game against Tottenham in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Real Madrid striker is facing another injury, malaise afflicting him after playing the derby against Atletico where the white squad won 2-1. Medical tests performed by the club show that has an injured hamstring muscle in his left leg in grade I and shall remain sidelined.

An MRI performed in the Hospital Sanitas La Moral of the Spanish capital given the diagnosis, medical report also indicates that presents a "component interfascial Emater and liquid." While the Luso will miss the matches of his club and selection is not an injury that will mark the season, at least we think.

There will be face to Chile and Finland with his chosen nor against Sporting in the Liga, and the party of April 5 by the fourth round of the Champions League against Tottenham is also in doubt. What will happen? We'll see.

Messi and Pique put racism out of play

Lionel Messi , Keita, Gerard Pique and join the UNESCO to fight racism, in a video I have titled "Put Offside Racism" which in Spanish translates as "Stop Racism in Out of Bounds", where players of FC Barcelona speak in different languages ​​and invoke all football fans to fight this scourge that wants to take the stage.

In the video you can see the stars of FC Barcelona box that appears hand-spray painting graffiti on which we are asked to bring racism out of play. The pattern contains parts in Spanish, French, Catalan and, of course, as a clear message that the struggle against racial discrimination is a task for all of us.

The advertisement was made ​​in the framework of World Day Against Racial Discrimination to be held today. Cooperation between UNESCO and FC Barcelona does not end here but have also organized a series of lectures in major European cities, events that will include the participation of hundreds of young people. An initiative that seems sensational and worthy of support.

Time cabals

Now that we have a break in the league with qualifying matches for Euro 2012 with a party on Friday and another on Tuesday of next week is a good time to take a moment to analyze the remainder of the season for two contenders for the league title, soon it will be the turn of the teams fighting for the stay. This weekend the two met, with difficulty, against Getafe and Atletico Madrid , but seven days before the Barcelona left two points at the Sanchez Pizjuan with Barca the advantage on the white team was reduced to five, which seems more palatable than the seven previous two games meant more.

There are nine rounds to play and 27 points. In between at least two Champions League matches and the finals of Copa del Rey that will certainly be the focus of both teams. For its part, the football teams did not return until June when they have completed all competitions. In two weekends, and in April, will be held the following day league and then we are now immersed in the Champions League. Once they have completed two weeks of rooms will be played on 20 April, the King's Cup final. Yet know whether the Spanish teams played later, starting from 26, the semifinals of Champions in which face each other. If so, prepare you for what is upon us.

Notes of the Week 29

Each week Football Notes rated, from one to five, so that less and what we liked most of the day league. Delivery of the Twenty Day Notes below.

»Teixeira Vitienes Coward?

Last night I was a bit "and" seeing as in a program renowned footballing derby referee labeled a coward for not noted in the minutes of shouting racist or insulting rojiblanca tier players to Real Madrid. Okay, maybe not quite obvious, but what the Committee can not act ex officio, as it has done so many times? Because that, cowards are those who shout on condition of anonymity.

"The glass of Vigo, grocer

Osasuna became this weekend at the Rico Perez, in the straw that broke the camel's Hercules. Navarre slapped the wards of Vigo, what a fool too many days ago with the decline and, with yet another defeat, confirm the change to have suffered worse than the first round. How could it be otherwise, which has gotten a bad rap is the technician, stopped, and already looking for replacement.

Javi Varas powder off Valencia

Hard-fought duel between two teams who came out to win. Too bad the score, poor liar. Rakitic is confirmed as a good fit. Performed well and was instrumental in signing the only goal on 70 minutes. Result 0-1. Still, it was a game of many attacks. Offensive, attractive. On one side: Negredo, Perotti and Navas. Mata, Joaquin and Soldier, on the other. In the Japanese names as a gesture of encouragement for Japan. A lot of quality in front of each other. Valencia and Sevilla were able to make more goals. The locals had no luck. Visitors had to Javi Varas, substitute for the injured Palop. The Pino Montano faults spoiled the Valencian front, they ran out of gunpowder.

Atletico makes noise, Madrid nuts

The Atletico fans filled the Vicente Calderon to attend a déjà vu that took twelve years and repeated: Atletico Madrid is unable to beat Real Madrid. The match moved into the expected parameters: the red and whites put the white noise and nuts. José Mourinho applied one day less of rest, a pivot more, leaving Di Maria on the bench for Lass, forming a trivote with Alonso and Khedira, with Germany moving across the lane from eight remarkably fulfilling the role of box to box that asks for your technician. Quique Sanchez Flores repeated lineup for the first time in the tournament and the core formed by Smith and James was unable to impose the rocky trivote visitor (Oh, and played Casillas, despite threats on his penultimate mourned Mou ...).

The first ten minutes were marked by three white men: the first Lass, which came last lap, made four fouls before the tenth minute and escaped censure repetition not really know why, the second leading was Khedira, who appeared very plugged into the two areas and that, precisely out assistance for the third protagonist, Karim Benzema, cogiera him back to the athletic center and define a perfect to give to their own advantage. The door Madrid shot three times in ten minutes and allowed the goal to deepen the role that coach wanted to play last night: close right back and go against the ailing the CR7, the intermittent enrachado Özil and Benzema.

Matches drawn Champions League quarterfinal

Last Friday was the draw for the quarter-final clashes of the champions league in Europe. There is no possibility of a final between Spanish teams, although Barcelona and Real Madrid could be the faces in the semifinal of the competition.

Schalke 04, Raul will not have it easy: in the quarter-final to be measured against the defending champion Inter Milan. The winner of this encounter must be measured against the winner of the duel between English clubs Manchester United and Chelsea.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the table, Real Madrid, Mourinho will play against Tottenham while Barcelona's Guardiola will do the same before the tournament's surprise team, Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine. If both teams manage to impose themselves Spanish quarters, will face off in the semifinals, just days after the expected end of Copa del Rey.

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Cheers, times and final scare

Started enjoying it, ended up suffering. In the final minutes, the ship was about to throw a victory they deserved. Manu del Moral made ​​it 2-1 on 87 and Getafe had rushed into the tie. Final heartache for the Catalans, who dropped their guard despite signing a great performance. They were not as bright as usual. Still, exhibited a crushing superiority. Sufficient to cause the wave to the crowd. Generated many, many occasions. But Villa was denied. The team began as long culé marked as ever. From chute away. A situation as unusual as seeing Messi fail.

Leo proved occasional wonder, without success. Codina attempted Chilean avoided and left Marseilles, Zidane style, who died in the next touch. It was dangerous but did not end with the role that we have used to. Today's was another great goal. Dani Alves opened the scoring in the spike a ball from outside the area. The Camp Nou chanted his name after the goal, the second in his private account. Pending renewal, Alves is proving to be fundamental. No need to dial, now has. On the day that he could not Guaje and Messi.

Luis Enrique wants to fly high

This week, the FC Barcelona announced that Luis Enrique will not continue in charge of the youth team from next season. Asturian coach had two years on his contract, but could cancel if he announced his departure before 31 May. Must be very sure of their decision, taking into account that still had more than two months to spare.

This is a perfectly logical decision, with the sole aim to succeed in his career on the bench. Luis Enrique is holding its third season with Barça B, and with great success. After ascending to the second division last season, this struggle to achieve the best classification of all subsidiary in its history-a sixth place, now is fourth. A goal that serves to sweeten the remainder of the season, but little else. His strength and power as a coach is limited to the Blaugrana. With the subsidiary can not ascend to first, and the ability to take the reins of the first team is a Guardiola chimera ahead.

The Curious Case of Edwin and Lehmann

Role in the goal of the two titans of the league. There is little to Manchester leave of its referent the sticks. Edwin Van der Sar confirmed in January that will hang the gloves when the season ends. The Dutchman has decided to end a career that began in 2005. Since then he has been a cornerstone of success at Old Trafford. It was and is. Because 40 years is a bet Edwin present. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. A film that could have starred Van der Sar, rejuvenated pace and stretched spectacular important stops.

At Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of an ancient idol. A few days ago talking about the need for "urgent" by a guard to Arsène Wenger. Injured since January, Lukasz Fabianski will be out until end of season. His compatriot Wojciech Szczesny hurt his round knockout against Barca. According to medical services, will be sidelined for six weeks. For now the only keeper Almunia is available from the Emirates Stadium. For now. Because Jens Lehmann pulled back to lend a hand in London. Or they're needed.

Madrid-Barcelona-Shakhtar Tottenham and quartered

Not met the wildest dreams of the few and the worst nightmares of the majority, and Real Madrid and Barcelona avoided their quarter-final clash in the Champions League where Real Madrid will face English Tottenham and Barcelona to Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine. However, based on a drawing without restriction has been set the box to the final cross, and if they manage to defeat their rivals have a hypothetical semi-final showdown as both have been placed in the same area of ​​the picture.

Chelsea-Manchester United and Inter-Schalke 04 completed the drawing. Barcelona No vendetta against Inter but one possible end, if it is true that this revenge is watered by the absence of Mourinho at the Italian bench. A Mourinho sees, so far, not achieved its goal of confronting their former clubs, Inter and Chelsea, who face only in the final. Nor will face Real Madrid and Raul for the relief of Seven, and a final between two teams is quite unlikely. The first leg will be played between 5 and 6 April, and back along the 12 and 13 November.

Mata, Javi Martínez and Iraola, news from the list of Del Bosque

Vicente Del Bosque has given this morning the squad for qualifying matches for Euro 2012 that the Spanish team played this March, the 25th, in Granada (where they have hung the sign No tickets) against Czech Republic, which will be issued, as usual when Spain plays at home, by TVE-, and day 29 in Kaunas, Lithuania face duel that will be broadcast by Telecinco.

Developments in the list of the Marquis de Del Bosque Valencia's Juan Mata are lions and Javi Martinez and Andoni Iraola. The first two world champions, were being called by Luis Milla to play with U21 National Team to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. These three players are going to cover the losses of Puyo, and Pedro Fabregas, who will lose those games because of injuries to those who are recovering.

Real Madrid Kick it to pass to the quarterfinals of Champions

Real Madrid finally managed to overcome the second round. The set of Mourinho won by 3 to 0 against Olympique Lyon in the Bernabeu and go to the next phase of the Champions League.

The merengue group left behind the stigma that meant the second round and face Olympique Lyon (the team that eliminated the last year of the competition). At the Bernabeu, Mou those imposed by 3 to 0 against the French with goals from Marcelo (37 minutes), Benzema (to 65) and Di Maria (at 75).

Meanwhile, Chelsea has also agreed to the quarterfinals after goalless draw at home to Copenhagen, a team that had won the first leg by 2 to 0. Tomorrow will conduct the draw to decide the quarter-final instance which, in addition to Chelsea and Real Madrid, Barcelona agreed, Inter Milan, Shakhtar Donetsk, Manchester United and Tottenham.

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B.Leverkusen Villarreal (2-1): Rossi and Cazorla Bayer topped the

Villarreal goes on in the Europe League after eliminating the Bayer Leverkusen, who won 2-1 in the second leg of the round. In the first leg at the BayArena, the Spanish side and won by 2-3 , leaving the tie on track. Tonight, in El Madrigal, finishing top thanks to hard work of all equipment and, especially, to the class of two of his players to attack: Santi Cazorla and Rossi. The Spaniard and the Italian-American masterfully connected twice to make two goals with those who killed his rival, a Bayer Leverkusen, which certainly showed a poor image.

Juan Carlos Garrido put the field on a double defensive midfielder, made ​​up of Marchena and Bruno, who accompanied Borja Valero. Madrid midfielder is the axis on which turns the current Villarreal, in addition to the offensive quality that holds the team Castellon, and controls that Valero is very important facets of the game both in contention as the creation. Intelligent former Real Mallorca, with and without the ball in his possession. Of his boots could reach the first goal, if not because the referee ruled there was missing when you apply the advantage rule. Rossi also had a clear chance. Gradually, Villarreal was looking for depth near the area of ​​Bayer, until he found the prize.

Barça players spend ten anti-doping control during their training

UEFA has ordered to comply to the letter the rules of their constitution. Today, the Catalan team squad had to submit to a doping surprise when I enter 10 players: Messi, Afellay, Xavi, Villa, Jeffren, Pique, Pinto, Iniesta, Valdes and Mascherano.

The routine procedure was carried out by special medical clinical services of UEFA, who were 3 and similar tests in the template of Barcelona during the past year.

Through their Twitter, the Barcelona player, Gerard Piqué, published the following comment: "Today we have the UEFA doping control ... what a coincidence ...", Making a clear reference to it could be a black hand behind the designation of those selected to undergo doping control.

UEFA's doping test at Barcelona in the most important day of Abidal

Two issues currently focused Barcelona Football Club. Most importantly, Eric Abidal, who this afternoon has been involved in the liver tumor that was detected on Tuesday in a medical examination. About 9 pm it is expected an official statement from the club to know what this has been the operation, although it will take a few days to get the results of the biopsy. The costumes of Barça, as recognized by Victor Valdes in the video, clings to the strength of Abidal and is convinced that "will succeed" as well as an incentive to take being able to dedicate victory to his teammate.

The truth is that since the news broke, the Frenchman has received numerous public displays of support. Amen messages through social networks and the media, include the nice gesture that Real Madrid had last night with Barça footballer. In their match against Olympique Lyonnais , equipment that the French defender spent three seasons, Madrid showed his breath encouraging messages: first, through the scoreboard, leading to widespread applause from the stands of the Santiago Bernabeu and the After the meeting, with some T-shirts that carry the players from both teams and in which one could read Abidal Courage! Piqué acknowledged so in his twitter : "Great players gesture of Madrid and Lyon at the end of the game."

Abidal Animo!

Today, the Barcelona player Eric Abidal will be undergoing an operation to remove a tumor in the liver. News that has shocked us and has been the cause of all his companions in the world to unite in prayer for him and send a single message: ABIDAL Animo!

No doubt this will be the biggest game of his life and ironically not even have to put it boots, but be left to God and doctors at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, ​​where from 4 pm will undergo surgery.

In the world of football have moved beyond the rivalry and all have expressed support for the French. With the power of a great champion is as Abidal is facing this tough time and its display of optimism have made ​​his teammates give their full support through different social networks.

Draw for the quarterfinals of Champions: the illness, old acquaintances and accounts receivable

Three English, two Spanish, one Italian, one German and one Ukrainian. It is not a joke nor a floor Erasmus, but the distribution of the nationalities of the eight best teams in Europe: Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Inter Milan, Schalke 04 and Shakhtar Donetsk. Tomorrow Friday will be held in Nyon draw for the quarterfinals of this season's UEFA Champions League, so before it occurs, analyze the hype and the illness that has raised about possible clashes between old acquaintances.

For starters there is the possibility that both English and Spanish can cross between them, which has its pros and cons. Playing in Europe against a team from your domestic league is always strange is like finding a neighbor in another country, you never know if you behave like in the neighborhood or act differently. However, in national terms, is a yin-yang: one will be safe, but also ensures that the country would have guaranteed a spot in the semifinals. In the case of Spain, a match comes Barça and Madrid would be the only thing we needed to make us all crazy. If meringues and Catalans will see the faces in the quarterfinals of Champions, would face four games in just fourteen days of the month April: Monday and Tuesday June 13 (or a Wednesday, the draw) in the quarterfinals of Champions League Saturday 16 and Wednesday 20 in Cup final

Survey NDF: the arbitration review

In Football Notes attempt to assess the role of arbitrators in perspective, giving no more importance than they have and avoid giving fuel to the Judeo-Masonic conspiracy so popular in other media. However, it is interesting to know your opinions on various issues revolving around the arbitration and to explore where to move the collective thinking of our community.

In this survey you can, among other things, to shout our referees (as well as Europeans), comment on new developments and to come, to assess the credibility of some media campaign and even judge whether you are happy with the treatment we give to arbitration in NDF. The deadline to participate in the survey Monday at noon on 21 and, as always, you can check and evaluate the results in the post that post shortly after the end of the voting period.

The Real Madrid remembers the way to quarters

It was early 2004 when Real Madrid, Bayern Munich after removal, had passed from the second round last time. One wonders if during the course of that tie, or after it, the white team would break a mirror, as he waited seven years of bad luck in this round. Today, after that time, Madrid has won again in the fourth round after defeating Olympique Lyon after a 3-0 first-leg 1-1 . It was a day to bury old ghosts appeared during this period: the pass to the aforementioned round and the victory, finally, against an opponent who had not beaten in seven previous encounters.

Cristiano Ronaldo played, certainly until the last minute with what Adebayor started from the bench. With the Luso in the Madrid field again used his face to, even hearing, ordered equipment back and looking strong counterattack on the basis of dramatic effects. In this context, he stressed a player on the rest: a Marcelo was a headache for the French rear. The Brazilian has again demonstrated that, offensively, is the best side that can be seen today. On the contrary, Cristiano Ronaldo was accused gray and the recent downtime.

Inter is saved at the last minute eliminating Bayern

The champion still in the race, the runners do not. In the second round of Champions League, defending champion Inter Milan, eliminated last year's runner, Bayern Munich, in a match that was defined in the final minutes.

Vibrant match at the Allianz Arena. In a rematch of the end of 2010, Bayern Munich Inter Milan received after we have overcome by 1 to 0 in San Siro. The set of Leonardo opened the account in the hands of Cameroonian Eto'o to 4 minutes. However, Mario Gomez was responsible for putting the temporary tie at 21 and Mueller put the game in favor of the Germans at 31.

In the second half, Inter only saved him the feat and succeeded, first with a goal from Sneijder to 63 and (so far, with 2 to 2 on the scoreboard, it was classified Bayern), then the final, the miracle came with a goal Pandev at 88.

Today is completed to define who are the teams that will play the quarter-finals when they meet Real Madrid vs Olympique Lyon and Chelsea against Copenhagen

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Chicharito formula: goals, hunger, and Coca-Cola Zero

The formula for Coca-Cola is still surrounded by myths. Instead, the formula of Javier Hernandez single and clear view in every game. The Mexican government has presented a few days ago the new spot for Coca-Cola Zero , which appears as a protagonist. "Why not?" reads the slogan. Phrase that is automotive Chicharito each drink. He must have drunk a bottle before going to play against Olympique Marseille. The former Chivas was the author of the two goals that have placed in the draw on Friday. Two drinks flavored quarterfinals.

Effort, goals and humility. That is the combination of which has now become the holder out by Berbatov. Opportunity to opportunity. Chichagol is poised to soar in one of the idols of Manchester. This is the first year in its journey through European football. Step by step. Today has been one more, very important to continue winning the sweetheart of his audience. Chose the tie soon, when the clock marked the 5 minutes. The goal came on the left wing. Born in the boots of Giggs and died in those Chicharito, that ended only a pass from Rooney's death. Wayne generous with her ​​partner on and off the field. Rooney also lent his image to Coca-Cola.

Chicharito was chosen for the campaign "Why not?" After the scandals of former Evertoon infidelity. The American brand has decided to replace the Bad Boy by newcomer Hernandez. Little Pea embodies the values ​​of working girl, who sees in every situation an opportunity to overcome challenges and begin to "zero." A good hook for beverage advertising. Rooney and Chicharito, two relating to the promotion in England of Coca-Cola. A duo that Ferguson has stressed after obtaining the classification.

Although the French have barely disturbed, could not be trusted. The Red Devils came a 0-0 draw at the Stade Velodrome. Scoreboard misleading. A goal might complicate the classification despite being favorites for quality and field factor. Marseille had the first chance from a corner which was headed Diawara. The French did not give up 1-0 early but had left them stunned. Something innocent perhaps, those few actions Deschamps suggested real danger.

They tried a long shot of Cheyrou, which Van der Sar stopped as he usually does. Remy, the highlight of your computer, spliced ​​penniless Smalling a poor clearance. That was the only weakness of the premises. A common defense without Vidic and Ferdinand through injury. The United was close to 2-0 through counterattacks and set pieces. In a corner, Smalling sent a header over the bar.

Cheyrou, again, was able to draw in the second half. The former Toulouse lamely auctioned a low cross from Remy. Van der Sar stopped without any problems. Marseille lacked the forcefulness that demand plus a round of the Champions in Europe. Gignac did not appear and the computer is resented. Still, Manchester did not kill the game. If anything, it teaches the Champions League is the one who forgives, is paid . Bayern has happened to a favorite against Inter Milan. Could happen to the British. The goal of the OM could come from any rebound strategy or action. You never know.

In 75 minutes all doubts were dispelled, at least for a while. Valencia was revived in the Champions League since his injury six months ago, with a masterful pass to Ryan Giggs. The Ecuadorian confirmed the good feeling left in his comeback against Arsenal in the FA Cup . He was quick, participatory and his contribution ended up being clv.Cntuóltruyó the second goal with a through ball to Giggs. The Welshman was attending to the definition of Chichagol, returning to win back to defense.

Still time left to suffer. 8 minutes of nerves after the replica of visitors. The 2-1 came on a corner that Brown headed an own goal. British defender made him a touch of excitement to the final moments. Luckily for Ferguson there was nothing to regret. Nothing but the injury to Rafael, which entered his brother Fabio. An evil that is remediable, remain outside no.

In Manchester already thinking about Friday's draw. Rooney has been the point of euphoria following the classification by stating that they fear a showdown against Barcelona. The 10, United has explained that if you want to win this tournament will have to play with anyone and beat him. While in front put on a formidable squad like Guardiola. The Theatre of Dreams has begun to dream of the most epic victories. "Playing against Barcelona? Coca-Cola in hand, Chicharito say, "Why not?".

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He who forgives, pays

The Allianz Arena has seen the manifestation of that unwritten law of football. He who forgives what usually ends up paying. This has been a major problem that had everything Bayern face. The Bavarians have missed the many gifts of defense interest. Paradoxes of football. The team with the best defense, by name, has been the weakest defensively. Were it not for the lack of local success, we would be talking about another very different end. The end of today is the same as the Bernabeu in 2010. Victor and vanquished recurring role in this tragicomedy of laughter, tears and defensive blunders.

It looked like a football pachanga 7. In the positive sense. The two teams came to door with ease. The Munich more. But both got a lot with little. The inter failed back and simplified the attack Robben, Ribery and company. Bayern did not have before. The feeling was that of an insecure and overwhelmed behind the minimum. The problem is that recently arrived neroazzurri or less than its rival. When they arrived, there was always the suspicion that something might happen. In the end, scoring 2-3 and aftertaste football pachanga 7. Pachanga good television, that is. Open, with goals and attacks by both sides. Regardless of which were more or less tiki taka. Sometimes you do not need to see a Barça-Arsenal to have fun with football.

Eric Abidal will have surgery on a tumor in the liver

FC Barcelona has announced through its website as Eric Abidal has been detected in the liver tumor to be treated by surgery this Friday. The diagnosis has been issued by the club's medical services and the operation is performed on Barnaclínic Grup Hospital Clínic de Barcelona under the direction of Dr. Josep Fuster Obregón.

Only after the French player is involved will know the nature of the liver tumor, but that it assumes is that the season is over for the good of Abi. From the club and at the express wish of the player is asked the utmost respect for the right to privacy and this time have already emerged a number of initiatives to support the player from social networks like Twitter or Facebook.

The question of the week: Real Madrid, does better with one or two strikers?

From now, to take advantage of our new section Replies Football Notes , every Tuesday will launch an inquiry with the intention that you see who gives us the best answer. The following week, when I propose a new issue, we will tell you who gave the best response last week to be evaluated by yourself through the feedback system.

To release the section, we begin with a topical question: Real Madrid, does better with one or two strikers? Cristiano Ronaldo's injury meant that Jose Mourinho has played starting with Benzema and Adebayor to Racing and Hercules. With reference to nine, Benzema has delighted us with his best minutes Madrid. Now that becomes a Christian, would you still with two strikers? If so, what would do without midfielder? If you do not play with the two pair of strikers, what do you think should be the starter?

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Something has the Premier (or something is missing from the League)

Or maybe both. It is curious that two technical names such as Mourinho and Benitez, who won in the Premiership and are now out of it, claiming in the same week that they would like their future take place in the British nation. "Down" Some will think, but beyond these two cases in particular, makes us think that today is the premier place of choice for professionals and that our league has lost in this whole area.

The reasons given by both coaches are diverse. Mourinho said of England that values ​​respect, fairness, peace or the kind of game that is customary in England. For his part, Benitez argues two main reasons: the respect that is given to professionals and the position occupied by the coaches in England, closer to the position of manager. Mourinho does not mention this last point, but after the vagaries of the signing of Adebayor in the winter market, it is clear that the Portuguese coach agrees with Benitez.

Last absurd doping in Barcelona

This is the nonsense that fills the cup. Real Madrid Madrid media or have been dogged in pouring nonsense about the club. Villaratos, privileges on the calendar, passivity and now rivals doping insinuations. COPE announced last night that Real will ask for "serious doping controls." This is explained Juan Antonio Alcalá, the program of the Party 12. The journalist reported that he insisted were his exact words "partner." Not reveal his identity, saying only that it is a merengue club official source. You can read the news and listen to the audio by clicking here .

Real Madrid will shortly attend the Federation to file two complaints. The arbitrations: to improve the collegiate level first. The other: to toughen drug testing. So far so good, a proposal worthy of the best Gandhi. All for the fight against corruption in football and make the world a safer place for our children. Any such initiative should be held. Provided that the real intention is that, of course. But beyond hypocrisy. What's a proposal so far? Is meaningless at this point, if only another ten days for him to decide the championship.