The worldwide success of Ricky Rubio

Why Ricky Rubio NBA sweeps? We discussed that the Spanish based Minnesota Timberwolves of Ricky Rubio dazzles spectators, colleagues, technicians and sponsors of the basketball world although it has been several months sidelined by injury, but now Rubio and retrains . These are, again according to Mark, another of the reasons behind the worldwide success of the Catalan playmaker.

A great athlete

"It has the longest arms I've ever seen in my life," he explained years Berni Rodriguez. "I try to drop the ball with one hand and when you cover, and you stole it with the other." His physique has helped to create an impact in the league establishing itself as a great thief and taking advantage of his physique. "His athletic game lets you succeed in a league as demanding as the NBA" sentence Lawrence Norman, adidas Vice President of Global Basketball.

Improve your teammates

"Ricky sees things that others do not see," commented Kevin Love. "You have to be very attentive to his passes for not getting caught off guard," said the star of the Wolves on his young and admired colleague. "His game management makes it one of the best point guards in the NBA conseguiendo all peers seem better at his side," Norman ditch.

Adidas chief highlights the direct connection between saw and now exploit the player's image and brand, "Because of its importance among younger people, which makes it a model both on and off the track for youngsters ".

Best wishes to Ricky. And at this time, a twisted roll of kings .

LeBron James equals the record of Karl Malone

Lebron James, one of the figures of the Miami Heat and probably the best basketball player who has never given the state of Ohio, continues to accumulate records: now has equaled Karl Malone, formerly of the Utah Jazz, to be able to finish the first 24 games of the season scoring at least 20 points. No wonder James wants to star in Space Jam 2 . A great brand ideal for celebrating Christmas. Sure, the Heat blessed Christmas in several languages ​​.

Evolution in the game

In addition, the crack of the Heat made its ultimate failure on 9 December and now has a total of 212 minutes without committing a breach of an opponent. "It's a record that impresses me more," said James after the match against the Jazz. "I do not worry too score." And there are the numbers, reports Brand: LeBron is shooting an average of 18.2 times per game. The lowest average of his career and when compared with the 25 shots he used to do long ago.

Polyvalence

"My job right now is to do a bit of everything," says James. "I have to rebound, pass and defend, and that keeps me from scoring. I've already won the scoring title (in the 2007-2008 season, averaging 30 points per game), but now my game often does not allow me to have one of those nights. "

"If I wanted could be the leading scorer in the league, but that's not my job," says James without false modesty. In the NBA nobody hides when presumed.

Pepe lees again at Real Madrid

And this time off the field. The center of origin and nationality Brazilian Portuguese has been clear in statements to the media in Portugal. "Christian should have a different treatment from the press and even some fans," says besides assert that "to reach Mourinho must also attack the other Portuguese team." Follow with people filed, the war between Mourinho and Real Madrid Florentino . At the White House need to enjoy a day in these twisted roll of kings to relax.

Portuguese in the spotlight

"Everything we do on and off the field is interpreted in a different way, and when things reach Barcelona still refer to a larger dimension, because it is a team with a very good structure mounted expand and get everything going»

"We are strangers, and it shows up in the preferences of the media. If you had to choose between a Portuguese and Spanish, no need to think twice, "complains the Madrid defense, who attributes this attitude to" Spain never had a player worthy of the Golden Ball, "unlike Portugal that has Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo. "

Casquero in the memory

"Do not deal well with that and I feel especially when we play outside. There is more pressure with the Portuguese, but we have to be prepared for that, "says the center, who admits he thought" quit football "after the famous incident with Casquero, who repeatedly attacked by Madrid-Getafe. "I was forever branded in Spain and worldwide. Even today they call me murderer, "he recalls sadly.

Betis and Sevilla could share a new stadium

These are times of change in Spanish football, where old traditions and ancient places seem to have no place in modern times. So we see in Bilbao, for example, where the Athletic build a new stadium to replace the legendary San Mames. Unfortunately these new times are not accompanied by economic benefits and many of our football clubs trying to survive as they can to the difficulties. This applies to both teams Seville, they have seen in the tender for the land that shelter the Sanchez Pizjuan and Benito Villamarin a magnificent start to their problems. Furthermore, in order to join forces and save investment, both could build a new stadium that houses matches Betis and Sevilla.

This is only a possibility, but the rumor goes hard and the streets of Seville. Still unknown numbers or the names of potential buyers, but apparently irrechazables deals and both presidents, Jose Maria Del Nido and Miguel Guillen, have already given the nod to the operation, but instead of building a new house for replace the old, have emerged the idea of ​​building a stadium that both clubs could share to save costs and combine joys.

Nadal also plays the Australia Open

We knew that Rafa Nadal calmly takes his comeback , but the return to competition of Spanish is poised to become a true record X. Canceled back in Abu Dhabi tournament by a stomach virus, the same virus, damn virus has led him to renounce the Australia Open. The kings are bitter in the family Nadal, but not resist the temptation to taste a good twisted roll of kings .

It's not the knee

"My knee is much better, and the recovery process has gone as planned by doctors, but this process has made ​​no virus could train last week and the next day s therefore, much to my regret I can not come back at the time we had planned, "Nadal said in a statement provided by his press office.

How Acapulco?

"As doctors say, and my team, it is prudent to do well and this virus has delayed my plans to come back in these days. My comeback will have to wait until the tournament in Acapulco, but would not rule out the possibility of reappearing in a tournament before, "said the player.

"Given the circumstances, and considering that the next tournament begins in Doha next week, will not be physically able enough to proceed with the necessary rehabilitation, also making it impossible to participate in the Australia Open," said his doctor, Angel Ruiz-Cotorro.

David Ferrer will try to improve in 2013

"Make a season like that of 2012 is difficult, but I always try to improve my tennis." David Ferrer, the gladiator of Jávea, Alicante, does not give up, and after an extraordinary season promises to come back stronger in 2013. What has been done in a tribute organized in Alicante and the Hercules Football Club. F errer closed at the Masters Cup his best season , so now you can enjoy some well deserved gifts Reyes. By the way, do not forget to check your horoscope Christmas.

Respect for Nadal

"Being fourth, fifth or sixth, is something that I do not care", said Ferrer, who recalled that in 2008 and reached the fourth place in the world rankings, so, do it again, "does not mean anything." Among other things it asks if I could go fourth "two or three weeks" and it considers it a rating of "unreal". "It would not be on merit as Rafa Nadal has been stopped half a year."

Ferrer, a survivor

"Tennis is like a race for survival, many obstacles you have to spend. We now live in an unreal world, in very good hotels and everything we need, but before that we went to B, we had no money and had to go to where you could ratoneando to continue, "said Valencia player in an event organized .

In fact, in the short term, Ferrer is not overwhelming. The goal is to "address the first part of the season being well physically" and "no injuries."

Why Ricky Rubio NBA sweeps?

The basis of the Minnesota Timberwolves Spanish Ricky Rubio dazzles spectators, colleagues, technicians and sponsors of the basketball world although it has been several months sidelined by injury, although now back in training . Here are, according to Marca, one of the reasons that Catalan is a global icon.

A single player

Aito and saw in him a special player who broke all kinds of records of precocious debut in Liga Endesa now. "Ricky is a unique player, one of those that appears once in a generation," said Lawrence Norman, adidas Vice President of Global Basketball.

Work ethics

From the first minute after the fatal injury to the Lakers, Ricky left amazed the entire organization of the Wolves with working mentality and desire to excel that has led him to rise above the difficulties. Recently, Adelman praised his ability to labor and delivery. "For his work ethic, Ricky shows that besides a great player, is a person aware with the sport and the effort it requires," says Vice President of Adidas Basketball.

Self Confidence

"He is a player who can change the game he just" said Kobe Bryant in 2008. At 22 and a young expert is raised in the shadow of great masters like Bennett or Calderon. "It shows a great self-confidence, which helps you improve every day and this is demonstrated in the field with the progress made every day," says Norman.

Best wishes to Ricky. And at this time, a twisted roll of kings .

Cycling safety demands honor Lejarreta

Some 8,000 cyclists have demanded increased security measures and other measures to prevent deaths like those of Iñaki Lejarreta, today was honored by a host of athletes who have traveled the 32 miles between Bilbao Lejarreta point where he died, the son and grandson of cyclists. Bicycling Lejarreta mourns a tragic Christmas.

Press protest

"Respect for the frailest and weakest premise must be necessary in any community that boasts of advanced and democratic", cyclists have noted before transmitting its "deepest condolences to family and friends Lejarreta Iñaki" and a "remember so many others who lost their lives because of the unscrupulous recklessness of drivers."

Iñaki Lejarreta Basque cyclist died at age 29 hit by a car while training in the vicinity of his home in Vizcaya (Basque Country, Spain). The Spanish cycling has been quick to lament the insecurity on the road and Iñaki mourn, Beijing Olympic 2008.

Desolation in Orbea

The Orbea Racing Team, the mountain biking team which Iñaki militada Lejarreta,, recalled that the honors and the life of the athlete "are a reflection of their dedication to this sport that he loved and where he has always fought to be on top. " Several of its members have come to honor today, which was also the wife of Iñaki, pregnant.

Now you can learn, right now, to compliment the Christmas in several languages ​​.

Nadal was taken to "calm" her return

Rafa Nadal returns to play in late December after six months standing. And it does so without fear, wanting and after strenuous workouts designed to ensure, to the extent possible, that the knee injury is not going to bother. Nadal can celebrate the Kings in the world after almost Christmas enjoyed by Asia. Sure Rafa knows that compliment the Christmas in several languages ​​.

Obsession with knee

Nadal returns to compete in Abu Dhabi. "Abu Dhabi is a test for me. My goal is not that week, nor Australia or Doha. My goal is to get fit, recover from all my feelings and feel quite ready, responsive knee. The only thing I care about is the knee, "Nadal told the newspaper ABC.

Assumed Injury

"I've been good, I have accepted it as normal. It's part of my career, part of my job and nothing is easy. It's a challenge, another for me. Now it is back after six months out of competition and I assume, "he said.

"If you break your leg you know you have a period of many months of recovery and you have to do specific things but more wearing my injury. As for the competition, the worst has been lost the Olympics, "he argued.

Rafa will not surrender

"I'll try, is all I can do. But people have to know that when you're so many months without competing need time to progress. I accept that I will be a few months where you may have to compete and stop, I need to calm down and be prepared for this situation, "

Sergio Garcia wins Malaysian Open

Following good news for Spanish golf. Carlota Ciganda is the best European golfer of 2013 , and now Sergio Garcia Valencian closed irregular one year and worked with a deserved victory at the Malaysian Open, which was won with 198 hits, 61 of them in the third and last round.

Good second half

"I am happy, happy year has failed to finish better. The last six months have been the result of a period of change in attitude and mindset, and some technical adjustments. Fortunately, I have my family, friends, and a great team around me, this is the result of joint work, which gives me face but I am supported by all, "said the golfer after his victory.

Difficult in Malaysia

"It was a difficult match and a long week, with many interruptions that make you lose the rhythm and concentration, but I played very well, solid and consistent, leaving many opportunities for birdie and entered the putts. The organization has done a great job getting that we could play three rounds, "he said.

From worst to best

"The beginning of the season was a bit frustrating, was giving the ball well and, unfortunately, was not reflected in the result, I was a few weeks had been tough. Today, I'm happy. Last week was decisive in the victory today, which has given me a lot of confidence, "he said.

Sergio Garcia Christmas to be quiet, family. The Castellón golfer now congratulate Christmas in several languages ​​.

Milan-based Calciomercato

No football again until January in Italy, but the phones did not stop ringing: starts the transfer market and with the peculiarities of the Calciomercato not surprised anyone who has a few surprises and movements over the next few weeks. They are also two of the most powerful clubs Calcio, both of Milan, who are making more noise these days with rumors affecting some of its most important players. Let avatars market involving Inter and AC Milan:

Sneijder's contract

All was happiness at the Giuseppe Meazza after the treble with Mourinho. Moratti had achieved his great longing and generously rewarded the great architects of success. One was Sneijder, who made ​​an excellent season as the cornerstone of the Nerazzurri midfield. Thus revised their contract and their remuneration and thanked him. However, neither the club nor the player Italian Dutch have returned to them after that historic 2010.

Arantxa resigns as Fed Cup captain

Aranxta Sanchez Vicario, a myth of the WTA, has resigned as team captain of Spain's Fed Cup amid the monumental mess that presides over the daily lives of the Spanish Tennis Federation, where the current president is facing life or death (sport, that is) with several regional federations.

Letter of resignation

In his letter of resignation, Arantxa, winner of Roland Garros, states that "the latest incident of 'plant' of a large group of players to break relations with the RFET, was decisive" to make two decisions, including his resignation, irrevocable. "Supporting the players in their approach for which I have asked for my support," Arantxa lists. "Although I have not been part of any meeting between players or signatures talks, I can not ignore most of the players and stay outside." More fuel to the fire.

On 11 December, the leading Spanish players announced their decision to "break relations professional and personal level" with Escañuela, President of the Federation, considering that he had breached the agreements they signed two years ago in the Council Superior Sports to secure the future of women's tennis.

Conchita, candidate

Carla Suarez Garbiñe Muguruza, Maria Jose Martinez, Silvia Soler, Estrella Cabeza, Nuria Llagostera, Arantxa Parra, Lourdes Dominguez or Laura Pous are some of the "rebels", among which also included Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and Conchita Martinez. The latter, which he later retracted, sounds like possible captain.

A Christmas Night at the Spanish court. Incidentally, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Simeone, a successful year at Atletico Madrid

A year ago this glorious institution gray as Atletico Madrid League wandering in the hand of his former coach, Gregorio Manzano. His dismissal and the arrival of Cholo Simeone rojiblanca fortune changed. The former Atletico midfielder has literally embroidered football with his team, which he has won a UEFA Cup, the European Super Cup and is now second in the league behind only Barça Leo Messi. Christmas at the Vicente Calderon will be quiet. The club now congratulate Christmas in several languages ​​. Results of one year.

Game by game

The system is easy Cholo. "Watching the daily, in each game, wanting to be better, things always look positive, be optimistic. This was all accompanied with a great squad, I'm proud of the team that we have and we have, I have met and committed players with a sense of permanence and especially with something they wanted to convey, and we are today: be a team. I think Atletico Madrid today is a team. "

Delivery and joy

"I remember the first day I had a lot of people and I was very happy, but I passed the players and told them to look at me one day that I also have questioned. Because the fan is demanding and when they see the best protest. But I said the Atletico fan is different, that beyond winning or losing deliveries you want to see and when they see that there is delivery goes home happy. "

Only Messi Barca can with Atletico Falcao .

Abidal renewed with the club if he plays only one game

The Frenchman Eric Abidal, away from the pitch suffering from a serious illness, renewed with Barcelona Football Club to play a single competitive match. Barca and rewards sporting attitude and human Gallo, who has faced his illness with courage and character, as he has done Tito Vilanova, who underwent surgery again .

Josep Maria Bartomeu, Barcelona sporting vice president, said yesterday that the club Rac1 Eric Abidal wants to continue and said that moves have already been made: "The renewal of Abidal contract is drafted and play in his first game, he will sign" .

The Frenchman's contract ends on June 30, 2013, although the club and the player at the time included the possibility of extension every year until 2015.

Abidal and trains

Abidal rejoined the first team training on Thursday, after overcoming a liver transplant and perform specific preparation. The Frenchman has been working in recent weeks to regain his form, even with a 'mini stage' in the Val d'Aran, in northern Catalonia.

Continuity almost certain

Although in his day he said, the plight of the career of Eric Abidal, liver transplant because of a tumor, could have an end very soon: the Barcelona might be thinking about termination of the next French footballer Dec. 31 if it finds that it can not return to the pitch, as reported by Radio Montecarlo.

Merry Christmas to everyone ay Abidal. So, welcomes Christmas in other languages ​​.

Porto-Málaga, in Champions League

The Champions League return next February with the second round and several duels in height. One of them, possibly the most open, which is a cross European champions Porto, Portugal champion, and Malaga, the feeling in Europe. All this, together with a Madrid-Manchester United and amid the war between Florentino and Mourinho .

Prudence in Málaga

The board member of Málaga Francisco Martín Aguilar said that Porto, malaguista rival in the knockout stages of the Champions League, was not what they had "in mind, and the desired" because it believes that "it is the stronger. "

Martin Aguilar, located in Nyon (Switzerland), where he has followed with other club officials draw Malaga, reported that Porto "is a great team," but stressed that the party "is going to deal with the same enthusiasm and win in the group stage. "

"However, we want to repeat what the playoffs, but is a great team, is doing very well and have great players, it will be very difficult to remove, but we'll go for it," she added.

Confidence in Oporto

The champion of Portugal, second after the PSG Group, has more experience than Malaga and Continental is always a dangerous team. In Portugal will have time to study to Malaga this Christmas. For that, Merry Christm everyone. So, learn to compliment the Christmas in other languages ​​.

PSG-Valencia in Champions League

The Champions League return next February with the second round and several duels in height. One of them, possibly the most unbalanced, is that cross two aspiring champions of Europe: Valencia, now in crisis, and Paris Saint Germain, current European upstart. All this, together with a Madrid-United to play in the middle of the war between Florentino and Mourinho .

PSG, a powerful team

Eleven classic Ancelotti would consist of Sirigu, Jallet (or Van der Wiel), Alex, Tiago Silva, Maxwell, Motta, Matuidi (or Chantome), Pastore, Lavezzi, Ménez and Ibrahimovic. The technician makes many rotations and even drawing has changed: he started the season playing in diamond and in recent days has opted for a clear 4-4-2. The coach is questioned by the ups and downs of the team. So in recent weeks have triggered the speculation that in summer the PSG could sign again to hit book, Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Valverde: a big rival

"We knew we were going to play a strong team and PSG are a team with great individuals. Although I have not analyzed because it is a bit far and we played in a couple of months, "he said. Valencia coach stressed that Paris has set great individuals "as Pastore, Lavezzi, Thiago Silva and Ibrahimovic."

Valverde will have time to study to PSG this Christmas. For that, Merry Christm everyone. So, learn to compliment the Christmas in other languages ​​.

Football Notes wishes you a Merry Christmas!

A year and go ... Before you use these dates as an excuse to empacharnos, overdone and, incidentally, do not let go of our desire to continue to count on our view today and football stories fill us so much, we want from Football Notes to wish you, the readers, best wishes to face the coming year, which above all has to be better than a 2012 too full of surprises in every aspect. This makes the debate community its identity seal, which sometimes exceeds its forms-slap on the wrist to the song-and everyone from silence make this blog go ahead, wish you simply hand you a Merry Christmas of all publishers. See you at the game!

The show gives away witch Befana in Rome

Reza legend in Italy that the Magi were lost on their way to Bethlehem in bringing their presents to baby Jesus. In his attempt to return to the right path sought help from an old woman, the Witch Befana, but it denied relief on the grounds that he had a lot of work at home. Regretting the decision he had taken off in search of their Majesties with a basket full of candy, but never found them. In your search, gave such sweet children in each house that was his way, hoping that one of them was the baby Jesus. Since then, riding her broom, the witch Befana visits every January 6 children from Italy that have been good to deliver his presents. They should not have behaved badly in the Olympic Stadium in Rome, because this year will have a good gift: the Giallorossi may not be the most consistent team of calcium and the top candidate for the title, but the whole of Zdeněk Zeman is one of the Great teams, if not the most, Series A.

Getafe beats Valencia to defuse the crisis

The defeated Valencia (4-2, with another goal from Soldado) Getafe to defuse the crisis that Llorente tries to stop in Valencia and has plunged the Valencian team in a sporting and institutional crisis, with the club on the verge of bankruptcy and the crisis team and a coach stopped, if Mauricio Pellegrino. Luckily, in a crazy game, the front of Ernesto Valverde were thinner than those of Luis Garcia, coach Mallard. Christmas at the Mestalla will be quiet. The club now congratulate Christmas in several languages ​​.

A crazy game

"I did not expect a game with so many times because so far all we've played have been close encounters", considering that after the 2-0 in the arrival of the shock the seventh minute, did not think that the meeting came at the end as tight, "said Valverde.

Feghouli wants to stay in Valencia

On the other hand, wants to stay in Valencia Feghouli and has shown willingness to extend his contract. "Valencia has given me a lot. My level I owe this club and I am grateful to its leaders, "said Algerian international, will not be available for his team in January as it will play the African Nations Cup with the national team of Algeria.

The veteran Albelda, key

"It was a game where the stakes were to calm the waters and we were lucky enough to win. Always thinking that we need to improve, at least face this holiday with another spirit, we are close to where we want to be. We leave with the feeling that we have a shot and it's important, "said Albelda, key timid reaction of Valencia in the league.

Barca wins without Tito in Valladolid

Nothing and no one seems able to stop right now at Barcelona Leo Messi, who won (1-3, with another goal from Messi infallible) in Valladolid. Barca, who dedicated the victory to his coach, Tito Vilanova, cancer surgery again , overcame the absence of their coach and won with competence in the field of one of the revelations of the League. The Madrid and is 16 points. Christmas in the club will be quiet. The club now congratulate Christmas in several languages ​​.

A special game

"Every game is different, but it is true that today was a special match for what we have experienced this week. But from the standpoint football itself was very similar. We have had the good sense to score the first goal and I think in the second half we could even have increased the score, although it is true that in the end we had a little, "said Jordi Roura, head on the bench in the absence of Tito.

Strange normality

"On the relationship that binds me to Tito, a few days have been difficult. At first it seemed even more complicated, but thankfully things have become clearer to think better. The sports theme we've tried to bring in peace, normally, "said Roura.

Tito Alignment

"The alignment and had spoken. We have done what was established. It is true that I have spoken to him, but not too transcendent aspects. Naturally, my interest was another sporty theme beyond ".

The leaves Malaga touched Mourinho at Real Madrid

Malaga's victory against Real Madrid at La Rosaleda (3-2) has made ​​it very touched Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. The defending champion is already 16 points behind Barca, clothing is divided and, in a move described as a pump, the Portuguese coach has left on the bench the white captain, Iker Casillas. Christmas in the White House is being moved. Luckily, Mourinho know congratulate Christmas in several languages ​​.

Substitution of Casillas

"It is a technical decision, the coach, who analyzes the situation, the players that are available and choose your team to play. It is a purely technical decision. you want, but it is a technical decision, nothing more. " Mourinho told a news conference.

"In my opinion, Adam is better than Iker. As is the coach who chooses, and as I have only as valid opinions of my assistants, have decided so. And as the game developed, the work of goalkeeper had no influence on the result, I think that there is a story, "he added.

A League impossible

"Madrid were champions last season and pulled nine points to second. This season we are an insurmountable distance, but we have to take responsibility for not doing a good championship. Last season we were up, I will not run away from the responsibilities or a justification, but so is the reality. "

Since insurance

"Fearing for my post? No, not think, at any time, and also I'm not a child. Coaches know that football has no memory and only consider what you did today. No work has no titles and if I feel that the players do not want to, I'm too honest to fight a losing battle, but players want. They've done a game to win today and against Espanyol, but when you're not you're not. They do not get ".

Meanwhile, Madrid-Manchester in the Champions League .

All 91 goals from Leo Messi in 2012

Tonight is Christmas Eve and tomorrow is Christmas, so what better way to celebrate the arrival of such an important date with a good cramming goal, courtesy of Leo Messi. The Argentine star of Barcelona has signed for this 2012 that gives its last legs a whopping 91 goals, making a record until last December 9 belonged to Gerd Müller, author of 85 goals in a calendar year in 1972. That day, with 84 goals, scored two against Betis who sprayed the front of the German mark. Days earlier, against Benfica, was injured in a Champions League match did fear the worst. However, it was not a shock and has since expanded his tally to near hundred goals. Personally stratospheric numbers that earned him to be top scorer with 50 peas and, incidentally, Golden Boot. Though Barca in the group escaped the Champions League and League-leading-the two titles, won the Copa del Rey being indispensable part of a dream team that revolves around his figure. Candidate Ballon, not surprised that add its fourth consecutive wound in a few days. At 25 Barcelona is living history, reached in March as César Rodríguez top scorer of all time in the institution culé. 91 goals in all colors, all kinds of beauty, essential, after all, in any library that boasts. He stated 69 games (60 -79 goals, with Barça and 9 -12 goals-with Argentina), dividing his success in La Liga (59) Champions (13), Cup (5), Supercopa of Spain (2) and selection (12). I said, miss.

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For I have left the convent, I shit inside

In the end it turns out that yes, contrary to what many still refused to believe, Jose Mourinho has finally daring to get their hands on Iker Casillas, captain and icon and living legend of Real Madrid for the first time in a decade, El Santo was relegated to the substitution. Dared or dared, depends on the approach that each one chooses to adopt, of course.

Mourinho has entered such a drift that seems clouded pyromaniac fire expand to every corner of the White House. Until the last redoubt, until one that both its history and its myth seemed untouchable. The substitution of Casillas is the last (so far) a demonstration of technical power, however much they insist on believing their staunchest defenders, making every decision in your mind well before the club.

Much Málaga, Madrid shortly

The Málaga CF continues to grow, step by step, slowly but surely, and yet despite its economic problems. He finished as first in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League (which is his first) and is fourth in the league, just two points in the third, which is none other than rival last night. Real Madrid, meanwhile, continues to fall in the pit floor which has gotten. After starting the year winning the Supercopa Barca in Champions could only manage second in the group and in league competition which is the defending champion, is now nothing more and nothing less than sixteen points behind.

The match last night, beyond the curiosity aroused about their technical-Pellegrini, former Real Madrid and as perfect antithesis of all that is and what is not Mourinho and the Portuguese coach himself as persona non grata in Malaga, was marked by a bombshell: Casillas was not the keeper of whites. It will discuss in a separate post and here we will focus on the match itself.

Barca, champions ... Winter

Do not worry Tito of football, and that we take care of. That seems the message launched by the Barcelona squad after what happened in Valladolid, where pupils Vilanova, this time under the command of Jordi Roura, extended their winning streak at the expense of an effort that put Pucela but eventually seeing how Barca paid him the best possible tribute to his first coach. Samples of affection in football since the news has not stopped, and that in Cornella-El Prat Espanyol technician agreed the scoreboard or the players of Real Madrid, as many other teams have worn a shirt reminding you not alone, magnify one sometimes maligned spirit of sportsmanship. That football tipping honors in situations like a sport where too often we lament the lack of touch and lack of common sense.

In Zorrilla Barca again exercise their title favorite status with the umpteenth victory in the championship, which allows you to reach the end of the year with a seven-point cushion over second, Atletico Madrid and sixteen on Theoretical great rivals Real Madrid, champions. The advantage over whites seem insurmountable and, while we have to see the evolution of men's Cholo Simeone to check if it really is an alternative to the title, which he choked in the two great sides: in the Santiago Bernabeu derby in the "classic" against the Catalans at the Camp Nou. So 2013 seems doomed League before finishing 2012 with a sweeping numbers: 16 wins and a draw from 17 games. 49 of 51 possible points, with the top scorer in his credit record numbers (sum Messi 26 goals). The Argentine failed again in its perfect last time this year personally, adding another goal, 91 and joined the tribute to Xavi opened late in the first act.

Sheikh Head

"The Malaga will be excluded from the club competition following the UEFA if classified in any of the next four seasons (2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17). Furthermore, Malaga CF, will be excluded from further competition for clubs UEFA (If it is classified in the next four seasons) unless you can prove before March 31, 2013 that has paid the amounts owed to the clubs, employees, or any social authority / tax, under the Rules of Fair Play Financial UEFA Club ". Zas mouth throughout the sheik, when he came to the capital of the Costa Brava promised the moon and the stars and so far has met only the second part, which gets in trouble the immediate future of a team that saves the undeniable ability to work Manuel Pellegrini and his players that, outside debts left and right, successfully complete one dream start to the season . No news gold.

Benzema wants to continue many years at Real Madrid

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been named player of the year in France and has concluded with the granting of a juicy interview with France Football, the publication of football's foremost Gallic country. The Lyon player has left a clear message to the siren song of the Paris Saint Germain: Madrid wants to play for many years.

I want the tenth

"I'm not leaving until the Madrid wins the Tenth. I'm in Madrid to win it all, the Champions League largely. Everyone here wants the Tenth and I want to be part of the team that gets it, "said the Frenchman.

"I do not know about other clubs. I'm great at Real Madrid and is where I want to be. This club is still my dream and I have another in the head. It is the biggest club in the world and our common history is not over. "

"Madrid is the biggest ambition is permanent and if the president proposes to renew me, signed directly".

The PSG has a future

"Paris gets back to the big players in the League 1. It's good for the championship again bring people as at the time I lived in Lyon. Too early to compare because the PSG has not won anything yet, but the feeling is good. " It is said that the PSG want to Ronaldo and Mourinho .

Benzema is poised to spend Christmas at his home in France. Indeed, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Milan-Barcelona in Champions League

The Champions League return next February with the second round and several duels in height. One of them, possibly the least equaled, is the cross of two European champions Barcelona, ​​leader in Spain, and Milan, rundown. All this, together with a Madrid-Manchester United to be played in the middle of the war between Florentino and Mourinho .

Zubizarreta, satisfied

"They are two great teams, a Milan-Barça always sounds great," he told the media of the Catalan club. "It is a tie that we lived last year. What we had in the group and in the quarterfinals. It is always a tough and difficult, with a lot of history, a huge football field, and Bojan good players, "he added.

"The December draw usually say much because as cheating teams are then has little to do with as they are in February. I always think that great teams have a great soul when the Champions recovers within the spirit of the European Cup, and anything can happen. "

The return home

"Playing back home is a vital element in any round. It always helps and strengthens. However, it should be considered from the first game and then enjoy the second. "

Zubi and recently operated Tito Vilanova will have time to study at Milan this Christmas. For that, Merry Christm everyone. So, welcomes Christmas in other languages ​​.

Madrid-Manchester in Champions League

The Champions League return next February with the second round and several duels in height. One of them, possibly the most morbid, is the cross of two European champions Real Madrid, champions of Spain, and Manchester United, currently leading the Premier League. All this in the midst of the war between Florentino and Mourinho .

Ferguson wants to see Mou

"Well, is the tie of the round. It's a great opportunity for our fans to see again Christian and for me, to become reunited with Jose (Mourinho) again. I'll have to ask for some good wine, "quipped the Scot, on the website of Manchester United.

He recalls the press now, and Sir Alex Mou after eliminating enemies were suffered by the 'Red Devils' in 2003-2004 against Porto. Their relationship was softened over the years and there is a story about a dinner Ferguson paid and after the Portuguese said that this was "bad taste" for wine and that he would give "a delicious bottle of Portuguese wine" on the next occasion. "It hurts. They will not give me the bottle of Portuguese wine that promised me, "said 'Fergie' when the Portuguese left Chelsea.

While both Madrid president Florentino Perez as the director Emilio Butragueno are confiandos: "Madrid will" say.

For that, Merry Christmas to everyone ay Ferguson. So, welcomes Christmas in other languages ​​.

The Lightning slows Levante in Vallecas

El Rayo Vallecano takes hold in Europe thanks to their emphatic win against Levante (3-0) just days after another team from Valencia, the Valencia de Valverde , also lost against Madrid team. Nacho and Piti scored two goals in a win well deserved Paco Jemez team.

JIM, happy nonetheless

Levante coach said after the game that "I am happy because the lightning field is difficult and what is not normal is that things happen not because Vallecas is an exciting field."

Jim believes that "the party was controlled, was happy about that, but we have got two goals before you can not do anything and so costs go up against a team much like lightning. I do not think any player has been on vacation before, "adding that" it is a game that was controlled by the two and point suited him at two, because I do not think Ray has an excessive ambition. The Lightning have won because he has done well at peak times and has been a harsh punishment. "

Paco Jemez, euphoric

"It was very difficult. Do not think there are many teams that feel cramped three goals against Levante, as they are very good defensively. We found the party we expected, I told my players that work was going to cost us, but I liked it was the game, because if we were able to manage the office and let us think we could do harm, "adding that" it is shame that this is not the end of the season. It is the worst and the most beautiful, but now needs to enjoy and think of the holidays. "

For that, Merry Christmas to everyone Paco ay. So, welcomes Christmas in other languages ​​.

Bob Paisley, the glory of the coach

When Bill Shankly decided to retire the fans of Liverpool FC panicked. Shankly is underway! What do we do now? Who will take the reins? British press soon start advertising a carousel of possible substitutes, all renowned coaches. But Liverpool directive Shankly decided to heed a final recommendation: the best person for the job was already home.

In the summer of 1974 Bob Paisley became the team manager. Very few supported that decision. Yes, Paisley was the confidant of Shankly, but for most it was not much more than a physical therapist who had also been serving as assistant coach. The start of the season, linking several draws and defeats, not helped increase confidence in Paisley.

So are the knockout stages of the Champions League

This morning was made ​​in Nyon the draw for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League 2012-2013. The pairings of the Spanish teams are: AC Milan-FC Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, Manchester United, Valencia CF- PSG and FC Porto-Málaga CF. The other four eighths crossings are: Galatasaray-Schalke 04, Celtic, Juventus, Arsenal, Bayern and Borussia-Shaktar.

The first legs will be played between 12 and 13 February, while the back will be played one week later, between 19 and 20 March. We recall that the final is scheduled for May 25 and will be held at Wembley Stadium, and in the 2010-11 edition, in which the club won its fourth Champions Manchester United (3-1).

Cycling mourns Iñaki Lejarreta

Iñaki Lejarreta Basque cyclist, son and grandson of professional cyclists, has died at age 29 hit by a car while training in the vicinity of his home in Vizcaya (Basque Country, Spain). The Spanish cycling has been quick to lament the insecurity on the road and Iñaki mourn, Beijing Olympic 2008.

Desolation in Orbea

The Orbea Racing Team, the mountain biking team which militada Lejarreta Iñaki, who died today after being hit while training, he recalled that the honors and the life of the athlete "are a reflection of their dedication to this sport that he loved and where he has always struggled to stay on top. "

The team, through a statement, expressed his "deepest condolences to the family of this great rider so much joy" has given them. "We will keep forever as a great example of struggle, effort and improvement".

Contador: "This can not go on '

Alberto Contador has transmitted, through his twitter account, its condolences to the family of Iñaki Lejarreta cyclist, died today in Iurreta to be hit by a car, and said, "This can not go on." "I get five hours of training on the roads and I find when entering the home of Inaki Lejarreta deceased great hit. Speechless! "Said Contador in your profile.

Very sad Christmas for the family and the Spanish cycling Lejarreta, already damaged because doping away sponsors . Incidentally, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Tito Vilanova will be operated again cancer

The Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova, will be operated with the condition immediately carcinogen was already low in the 2011-2012 season after doctors detected the disease playback on routine examination. Guardiola's successor will be sidelined for an indefinite period.

Barça Communiqué

"In monitoring the process of the parotid gland was detected an extension of their pathology, which require surgical treatment to be made on Thursday 20 December. Hospitalization time provides about 3 or 4 days.

Subsequently, Vilanova will undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment, which will last about 6 weeks. During this time and according to his evolution, and treatment can reconcile their working life. In response to the patient's wishes, please respect the privacy and confidentiality of the process. "

Shock in the world of football

The football world reacted with sorrow and solidarity to the relapse of Titus, which will be replaced by his deputy, Jordi Roura. "Real Madrid CF wishes to express their support, love and affection to FC Barcelona coach, Tito Vilanova, who want the quickest recovery. The Real Madrid CF extends this support to his club and his entire family, "says the white club in a statement.

Very sad Christmas for the world of football and FC Barcelona. Nevertheless, life goes on, and the holidays too. Incidentally, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Tito Vilanova lies of their disease

According to advance Mundo Deportivo , the reason why the FC Barcelona has canceled all events planned for this day is that Tito Vilanova has relapsed. According to the same sources, the sad news came yesterday, when doctors who follow the case of FC Barcelona coach informed him that after the last review had identified a reproduction of the tumor.

As we all remember, Vilanova, then assistant coach and confidant of Pep Guardiola, was diagnosed with parotid gland tumor late last year, which he operated. After the necessary time off, coach Bellcaire received permission from doctors to resume their work. A few months later, once Guardiola decided not to renew his contract, Andoni Zubizarreta surprised all and sundry with an unexpected announcement: Vilanova took the reins of the project blaugrana .

The Real Madrid and just think of the Champions

Sami Khedira, the German player of Real Madrid, made ​​clear in an interview with the magazine of his country's team Sportbild Spain's capital has thrown in the towel on the League to save this year in Europe. "From the beginning we could not find the rhythm. Is costing us play our football, and more away from home ". Sami also said that "we have set as a major goal to win the Champions". This is not going to be the funniest Christmas at the White House. Incidentally, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Mourinho has already renounced the League

The left Espanyol played at Madrid 's Mourinho ineffable. "I have never been in a situation like this to lose many points. We will try to finish the season best. We will fight for the title, but the league is almost impossible. We must continue because it's Madrid, "Mourinho said.

Touch up

"Everyone stands up by itself. Is professional skill, individual ambition which has to raise them. You're not happy, you do not enjoy, you lose too much, you're away from a target you had but you have other goals. The Real Madrid only by name forces you to fight for every game. Get up no nonsense philosophy nor cheap, with individual dignity of wanting the best for himself and for his club, "added the coach club.

War? Between Florentino and Mou?

Meanwhile, the relationship between Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and white club coach Jose Mourinho does not seem to go through their best. The eternal controversy accompanying the Portuguese, his confrontation with some of the costumes and, above all, poor performance (the champion is 13 points behind leaders Barca) seem to crack the coexistence between the two heavyweights of the club.

Llorente tries to stop the crisis in Valencia

A few bad results in the league have set off alarms in Valencia, where the fans want it all despite the huge debt aa club was forced to sell the best players for the past three years, case of Villa, Silva, Albiol or Mata. Although he did not create the debt, there is criticism against the current president, Manuel Llorente, who has spoken to try to stop the hysteria around the club. They will not be good Christmas at Llorente. Incidentally, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

"If I knew that with my departure from sporting solve problems I have no doubt that I would not be here right now," said Llorente, and then ask the fans to "support the team, as players need." Soldier blames Players of the crisis of Valencia .

Institutional Crisis

"The bad sport should not lead to a constitutional crisis, when more united now must be the valencianismo and show that we can reverse the situation." The president defended the management of the policy of the last three and half years and the team has been continuously in the Champions League. But understand "the fans are angry because the team does not play with solvency and continuity." And sent a message demanding: 'We are going to ask for commitment to the team, who has sacrifice, commitment and give more than they have so far. "

Respect for the fans

"The fans are sovereign, and the latest defeats has shown his feeling, and addressed to the head of the club, it's me, it's normal." "It happens when you take too fucking handkerchiefs. Not when I was as CEO and now as president had been seizure sports. If I find wrong is that I would not have feelings, I'm not a machine. But the sense of responsibility is above feelings, "he said.

The PSG want to Ronaldo and Mourinho

Arab Money Paris Saint Germain has no limits, it seems. After putting on the map at a rundown club based in quality processed millions (Ancellotti, Ibrahimovic, Silva, Alex, Sirigu ....) Qataris seem to want more.

Saud Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar Olympic Committee member and the right of the owner of the Paris Saint Germain, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, has confirmed interest in the striker and coach of Real Madrid.

Mou and CR7, the target

Asked by Canal + France to whether it was true interest in both, replied: "Yes, of course", while adding that the intention is to "seek the best for your club and make the right investments at the right time," he explained.

"We are one of the best clubs in the world, one of the best in France, we hope to become the best of Europe and even the world. We want to win the Champions League, "he summarized.

Meanwhile, Mourinho touched leaves Espanyol

The leaves Espanyol touched Mourinho after their draw in Madrid, although the Portuguese fight promises. "Everyone stands up by itself. Is professional skill, individual ambition which has to raise them. You're not happy, you do not enjoy, you lose too much, you're away from a target you had but you have other goals. The Real Madrid only by name forces you to fight for every game. Get up no nonsense philosophy nor cheap, with individual dignity of wanting the best for yourself and for your club. "

Christmas moves into the White House. Incidentally, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Soldier blames gamers crisis Valencia

The Valencia crashing against Rayo Vallecano at the premiere as coach Ernesto Valverde white club and the club environment che is burned. The fans start calling for the president, the coach and the staff is questioned, divided after the dismissal of Pellegrino. Christmas presents and warm in Mestalla team captain Roberto Soldado, has spoken.

"There is no more room for error. The Champions puts us at 7 points. Malaga is true that now has a tough schedule but if we have to add restarles points. If we want to remove the end of the fourth season we need an immediate reaction against Getafe have to win in the way it is, "he says.

Managers, players

"Everyone is free to think what you like, but if you have to blame someone for something, is to those of us in the field that we are responsible for the situation we are going through and we can do something for the team to win" argued Soldier.

Forget the box

"We feel that responsibility and if someone has to say something is to us and not to the stage which is where all eyes," continued the player told the club's television, VCFPlay.

Mestalla, a fort

"The problem we have in the field and that's what we have to worry", so opted for "work hard, prepare well because we have the match against Getafe before Christmas and we have to win it or yes" . "Mestalla has to be a fort and took two straight losses and there can be a third."

By the way, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

War between Florentino and Mourinho at Real Madrid

The relationship between the Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and white club coach Jose Mourinho does not seem to go through their best. The eternal controversy accompanying the Portuguese, his confrontation with some of the costumes and, above all, poor performance (the champion is 13 points behind leaders Barca) seem to crack the coexistence between the two heavyweights of the club. The leaves Espanyol played at Madrid .

The Madrid does not give

The Real Madrid is never give up sports top no matter how difficult the challenge. One should not Surrender or in sport or in life, "said the president of Real Madrid in a public ceremony. "The league is impossible," said Mourinho before.

"The strength of the Real Madrid must not only sports channel it into goals. The power of sport, the passion for football and basketball, places to Real Madrid in a strategic position for up to try to make the world a little less unjust and more supportive, "he continued Florentino Perez.

Mou, more pessimistic

"I have never been in a situation like this to lose many points. We will try to finish the season best. We will fight for the title, but the league is almost impossible. We must continue because it's Madrid, "Mourinho said.

Touch up

"Everyone stands up by itself. Is professional skill, individual ambition which has to raise them. You're not happy, you do not enjoy, you lose too much, you're away from a target you had but you have other goals. The Real Madrid only by name forces you to fight for every game. Get up no nonsense philosophy nor cheap, with individual dignity of wanting the best for yourself and for your club. "

By the way, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Orenga, new coach of the NBA Spain

Jose Antonio Orenga has been introduced as the new coach of Spain's basketball replacing Sergio Scariolo, who already was coach. The Spanish Federation has opted for continuity in managing the national team the best of all time, that of the NBA. Incidentally, while going to spend Orenga best Christmas of his life, which seems to think transfer Lakers Pau Gasol .

Six years in the computer

"In the last six years, has been with us Orenga. He has won medals and world informal Manheim, not won since the 'Golden Generation'. Orenga is part of the spirit of the Federation and the national team. No no cycle ends. He knows the past, present and future because it is a commitment and to the Federation. Decision is a long time. You have my full support, "said José Luis Sáez, president of the Federation.

Illusion and work

"I arrive full of illusion and willing to work. I was in Melbourne. We had had contacts but had nothing to say. I have nine years working in the Federation and now asks me this step forward and do not think I had not a second. No expiration date for this project. The challenge is to direct selection in Europe, but all hope will be a long journey, "said Orenga.

"Contact with the players is permanent. I talked to some and support is total. The commitment of the NBA is tremendous, the highest of any team. It has all of them. Scariolo has supported me a lot during these four years now. Gives me peace of mind because the road is long and I am going to the various states through which will pass through, "concluded the former player.

By the way, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Renews Barca Messi, Xavi and Puyol in a row

It has awakened Tuesday with a story that has delighted fans Catalans. The FC Barcelona, ​​through its website , has announced the renewal of three of their banners, all in one go. So, Leo Messi in the coming days to sign a new contract that will link him to the club until 2018 blaugrana. Meanwhile, Xavi Hernandez and Carles Puyol will do the same, although the extension of midfielder and defender will be, in this case, until 2016. Good news in Barcelona entity that prevents unexpected leaks and promises to keep much of the backbone at least four more seasons. Of course, by then, except for Messi, the two captains will be closer to the withdrawal of continuity. We split:

Again the Viceroy

No party had arrived at minute 6 and Palermo had already beaten twice a beardless Iker Casillas. It was afternoon in Japan, in the morning in Spain and even more tomorrow in Argentina, strange times for football, but I doubt that the fans get up early to Buenos Aires had the sheepskin xeneize. I was worth. Was a great day for Boca, to Martin and Bianchi: facing the European champions and South American champions in what once was called Intercontinental Cup and Toyota Cup after sponsorship requirements. When a single match was played and really focused the interest.

Favorite Real Madrid clear: although changing times lived since Florentino Perez had won the election, was the newcomer team Figo, Raul, Hierro, Roberto Carlos, McManaman, Makelele, ... Helguera was also one eleven Karanka, today junior Iron Mourinho and then in the center of defense. In goal, as we said, a young Casillas, 19, who lived five minutes of the hardest surely lived in his career. Del Bosque's team went into neutral, perhaps too sure of his chances, but came to bite Boca: from the outset and asked Riquelme the Chelo Delgado was dropped to the left to make life miserable for a bewildered Geremi. And above the Fool, lethal, making fateful five minutes Casillas his five minutes of fame.

Bill Shankly, a god in Liverpool

Before a legendary coach, Bill Shankly (Glenbuck, Scotland, 1913-1981) was a player of the bunch that defined itself as a specialist in the art of tackling (yes, he considered an art entries at ground): Hard but clean, no cheating. Twelve games he played for Scotland since winning an FA Cup with Preston North End, but his great contribution to the offered football coaching.

He began his career on the bench at Carlisle United and Grimsby Town went through the Workintong and Huddersfield Town before joining, in 1959, at Liverpool FC, a team that at that time there lived a depressing time after five years in the second Division. Shankly arrived and, in no time, it revolutionized everything. First the team after the club and eventually English football.

Adriano Correia, footballer in 'mute'

Lights and stenographers and always point to the covers of the Copan who usually raise more media noise. However, the accolades are something that usually can be shared with more relief inside newspapers and on the knot of the chronicles. While Messi's hoarding with every right in the world, players like Adriano Correia should settle part of a highlight. In a corner of the page, at the top or bottom. Left or right, rarely in the middle. But the highlight is deserved and also fits perfectly into a possible definition of its relevance in today's Barcelona. Featured as they come, always in silence, without question when not playing, but doing mad when it does. Is a player in 'mute' that rises from their seats to the stand when it is necessary and that causes runaway cry with his goals, extra work that adds value to their already commendable work in any position where you situated.

Final as synonymous with defeat

Since Chelsea conquer the Champions League last May the misfortunes were primed with the team of billionaire Roman Abramovich. Which could have been a historic season after precious continental scepter-the main Russian obsession since he took the club has become a kind of harmful hurricane that has swept not only to Roberto Di Matteo, but three titles right now shine with a glow in the windows of Stamford Bridge. The victory against Bayern should have become a turning point in history blue, unaccustomed to triumph in the Champions League. However, instead of assuming a change but has caused chaos and Rafa Benitez has managed to avoid. His arrival, more criticism than applause, the Spanish coach argued as a good opportunity for titles. Yesterday in Japan, he missed the first opting for the third so far of course Chelsea in the middle of December and start thinking about next season.

The leaves Espanyol played at Madrid of Mourinho

Espanyol now led by t ECHNICAL Javier Aguirre has managed a draw in the Bernabeu (2-2) which is a boost for the Catalan team and a real death blow to Jose Mourinho, coach of Real Madrid practically considered lost the League. The atmosphere around the Portuguese coach can breathe again this Christmas.

La Liga is impossible

"I have never been in a situation like this to lose many points. We will try to finish the season best. We will fight for the title, but the league is almost impossible. We must continue because it's Madrid, "Mourinho said.

Touch up

"Everyone stands up by itself. Is professional skill, individual ambition which has to raise them. You're not happy, you do not enjoy, you lose too much, you're away from a target you had but you have other goals. The Real Madrid only by name forces you to fight for every game. Get up no nonsense philosophy nor cheap, with individual dignity of wanting the best for yourself and for your club. "

Modric, replaced

"He has played two straight games in three days. I was sorry to remove the rest, because he deserved leave. I've taken a strategic issue. I think having more open Di María band could help the team, as it has been. So get me hurt Luka ".

Casillas, pessimistic

"The League is very complicated. Today we have taken a step backwards not final, but that leaves us touched and saddened. Our idea was to get the three points and wait, but we were not accurate in front of goal, we have left to take advantage of an oversight Espanyol pieces and what we did not pay before now they paid a lot, "he added.

By the way, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Messi Barca can with Atletico Falcao

The insatiable Tiger Falcao goal was not enough for Atletico Madrid to Barcelona dispute supremacy in the Spanish league. The collective talent and skill of Barça Leo Messi served to delight the Camp Nou (4-1, two goals from Messi) and almost decided to leave the league before Christmas. The Athletic, at least, smashed to Getafe in the Copa del Rey .

Tito Vilanova: will suffer

"We made a lot of points but it is true that the games we had to win to end suffering, I have a feeling that we will win every game easily, sure we will come back and let us out. It seems a far easier Liga boring "Vilanova said at a press conference.

Do not be complacent

"If the time were twelve and had to go to the Bernabeu to win, happen again. Now we just need one more point and we have another team that is nine and has shown in the first part of what is at that distance, Atletico is a team to consider, "he said.

Barca play anything

"The first half was very good, we had three goal situations. In the second, they have not had many situations, we just could not do the same work as in the first. The effort was enormous, was. I liked how the team played, showed their guns and ended up losing to a team that plays a different league to the rest, "said Cholo Simeone.

By the way, how are you going to wear this Christmas?

Without League in December

"We will fight for the title, but the league is almost impossible," Mourinho told a news conference after Real Madrid and Espanyol twos will tie at the Santiago Bernabéu. It's very hard, especially reprehensible, that in the month of December, when we have not even half of the season, Real Madrid have already said goodbye to the League. Because for many comebacks have epic starring all white, despite the flag carried by never give up, there are times when there is no more to resign.

Resigned to an FC Barcelona and whose advantage is insurmountable. With 46 points off of 48 possible, seems complicated, but possible-that Tito Vilanova lose 13 points for the remainder of the season. But what seems impossible is that Madrid, now immersed in a dark football worrying will not lose many more.

Valverde Valencia crashes against Rayo

Valencia does not improve with his new coach Ernesto Valverde . After the defeat to Rayo Vallecano (0-1, goal from former Valencia Chori Dominguez) Christmas can be very long in Mestalla. The Valencia team performed a very gray and just play created chances, although it is true that the Lightning won the game without creating chances thanks to a silly penalty committed by Tino Costa in the final stretch of the game.

Without creating danger

"We like to have the ball to generate goal situations. Today we did not attack well, we have generated no danger because we lacked verticality and end: the reality is that we have not had credit in attack, "said Valencia coach.

Valverde is essential for restoring confidence to play at home. "Outside we have been comfortable, but at the Mestalla we lack a bit of grace in attack is not normal because we generate so few chances," he said.

Llorente, go and

A Valverde ached bad game of his team and the result that the public has demanded the departure of President Manuel Llorente.

"I have little time here, I know little to the fans and yes I can say is that Valencia received five goals in his last home game, now lost and that I am responsible for this defeat," he said.

He also explained the absence of team captain David Albelda in the game today. "Albelda has helped us a lot in the three games we've played in a few days to rest and think," he said.

By the way, how are you going to wear this Christmas?