Diego Lopez replaces Casillas at Real Madrid

Diego Lopez replaces Casillas at Real Madrid. Galician goalkeeper, raised in the club's youth target, has been fished out by the team of Jose Mourinho after visiting Villarreal and Sevilla to replace Iker Casillas, who will be sidelined for two to three months.

"It's a dream come home. Today has accelerated the operation and I am very happy that I think back to my house. For as I return to Madrid Real Madrid is the greatest thing that can happen to me in my career. I look forward to starting this great challenge, "said the goalkeeper just closed the operation.

Quick Agreement

"Real Madrid and Sevilla have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Diego Lopez, to be bound to the club until the end of the 2016-2017 season," said the web merengue, while Sevilla wanted to highlight the profitability of operation since signed to Diego Lopez of Villarreal in July 2012.

"Sevilla and Real Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of goalkeeper Diego Lopez, who will now defend the goal of Real Madrid, seeking a goalkeeper Casillas after he has been injured for about two months," said nervionense club. The Andalusian, that "investment back many times this summer on" emerges from Diego Lopez without having completed his first season in the Andalusian capital.

Sleep well every night . That the secret of a good athlete, also of Diego Lopez.

Messi wants to win everything with Barca

"It is not my objective to break records, I want to win every season everything possible with my team, be it Barcelona or selection." And Who is Leo Messi is expressed, in an interview with the newspaper Clarin, is cautious but ambitious. "We live trying to improve in every area of life in football and I am no exception," said the Flea.

No difference between Guardiola and Tito

"They both enjoy good possession game and each has its personality but look good football," Messi said. "I'm the same as always, more grown up and learning about life. One birthday, I have 25, and matures. I lived pretty things, and ugly. And they say the more you learn where is the latter. But I will never lose the essence of the neighborhood kid. That's me and I will remain the same, "added the Argentine.

"I always say I do not like giving advice because I'm not one to give them. A boy of that age must be told that enjoy soccer, what you like and who fights for his dream from tiny, anything is possible. With time and hard work you can get what you want "Messi once confessed.

Barca is a model not "just for kids, also seen in the First Division teams. What made this generation of players at Barcelona is a model up for major teams around the world, trying to do the same and approach the game. More cute football and people like and enjoy it. "

Sleep well every night . That the secret of a good athlete, also Messi despite his recent fatherhood.

Varane slows to Barcelona in Madrid

Raphael Varane, the Central unknown young Frenchman who joined Real Madrid on the sly, completed a superb performance to stop his visit to Barcelona in the Bernabeu in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey (1-1, goals from Fabregas and himself Varane). The tie will be decided at the Nou Camp after a superb game, able to power.

Varane, in a cloud

Varane was happy after his great match: "It was a good game. I'm happy with what the team did. We must continue. For my part I am happy with my work. " "For me it is amazing check here, it's a dream I did at 19," he said after his magnificent game.

Karanka: "There are equal"

"We are very close, but in the league we have failed a lot and hence the distance we have. The distance shown in the games that we face, very competed parties ". Mourinho's assistant explained the choice of goalkeeper: "You have to choose one of the two goalkeepers. Diego experience the tranquility that has passed has shown that we have not erred. We continue to have confidence in Antonio Adan. By the end, we will choose the best see ".

"Diego has transmitted primarily serenity. It takes many years at First proving the quality it has. The team is aware of this. There are many players who have agreed on the selection. A goalkeeper who transmits tranquility is good for everyone. "

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Varane balances the forces between Madrid and Barca

Real Madrid and FC Barcelona drew about in the first leg semi-final of the Copa del Rey played a few hours ago at the Santiago Bernabéu. An intensity-packed duel with absolutely frantic sections, especially in the first part, in which control of the game alternated between both teams. Especially in the first period, which began and ended with domain Madrid, with a middle section in which the club was about to do much damage.

Both teams with ideas as clear as differentiated from one another. The Madrid only pushed the ball out Barca in the first line, trying to embarrass Pinto, Puyol and Alves especially. This caused many thefts were costing about a dislike to Blaugrana. But once the Tito Vilanova managed to overcome that first line of pressure, the Madrid delayed their lines, closing spaces in the middle and after waiting launch against theft. To do this, Callejón and Ronaldo's career, and a marking Özil immeasurable time.

Guillermo Garcia-Lopez plays with Spain's Davis

Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the Davis Cup debut for Spain in the tie will face the Spanish team with Canada in Vancouver. The manchego, bred in the school sporting Juan Carlos Ferrero, has been summoned by Alex Corretja given the low of Nico Almagro, injured.

"I did not expect, but after discarding injury has been, I would have thought and I have accepted the first," said William.

Debut at age 29

"You never know when you may get the chance to debut in the team," says the player, for nearly 30 years. "Now I want to take this opportunity and enjoy it," said the player from La Roda (Albacete), who was in the Spanish team but as a player for workouts during the 2004 final against the United States in Seville.

Canada, a tough opponent

"There is a lot of responsibility against Canada but I assume. They are a tough group, with a great player (Milos Raonic) located high in the standings and playing great on these surfaces, and also at home, so there will be a lot of pressure. "

Spain lost the last final against Czech Republic

Could not be. Czech Republic won the second Davis Cup history after winning in Prague to Spain after a thrilling final and eternal. Although David Ferrer, the Spanish number one, won both their matches forcefully or twice (the couple Granollers-Lopez) and Nico Almagro could add the point that would have given Spain its sixth bowl.

In sex, renew or die . In the tennis world, is like that. And Garcia-Lopez means freshness.

Tito Vilanova never train to Real Madrid

Barcelona coach is clear: Never train to Real Madrid. So says Barca in Being, a book that collects testimonies of famous sports and other areas of life that their passion for the club.

"Coach Real Madrid is one of the three things you would never do in the world of football. The other two would let me win one game and promote doping, "said the Catalan coach, who is absent, as is receiving treatment in New York for his illness.

Guardiola and be culé

"If you ask me why I want to answer that Barca is like if you ask me why I love my parents. The boat is not only the star player or the sitting president, but above all, the people who come from Olot or from any other place to watch a game. Or grandparents playing dominoes in the bar and talk about the Barça ".

Barca is like opera

"This club is like opera, a complete show." The actress Pilar Bardem gives an emotional account of what you evokes Barca: "I did Barca because of the beautiful girl saw my father's blue eyes wet with emotion when he heard on the radio a goal of Barça. Now I'm the one that excited me and crying very time that mark. "

In sex, renew or die . In life, too, but if there's one thing that never changed, is the football club.

Conchita, head of the Federation Cup Tennis

The famous former tennis player Conchita Martinez again Aragon front of Spanish tennis. The oscense athlete, winner at Wimbledon, will be the new head of the Spanish team in the Fed Cup Davis Cup-female-Blake replacing Sanchez Vicario, who stepped down amid a controversy Fuerta. Conchita, who signed for a year, will debut in the tie against Ukraine on 9 and 10 February in the earth's Club Montemar of Alicante.

A legend in command

"Conchita is a Spanish tennis legend, it is desirable that the people who have given so much to our sport have the opportunity to continue to help the team," said the president of the RFET, José Luis Escañuela, was quoted in the federal web.

"I am convinced that is the right decision, Conchita can contribute much to our Fed Cup team, experience the backs," said Albert Costa, sports director of the Federation and former Davis Cup captain.

Conchita, excited

"I am excited about my new role as coach of the Federation Cup. I hope to do my best and to help the Spanish players. I hope that this first tie against Ukraine all is well. Today I'll get to work and talk with all the players to see who I have available for selection, "said exjugadora in full broadcast of the women's final of Australia Open Eurosport channel.

In sex, renew or die . In the tennis world, too.

The definition of dry folha

I still remember those afternoons training in the rain, relentless, undaunted by his target was none other than learn to master that shot. Until they were not so that would not leave camp. And if Chile was better. His name was Oliver Aton and his idol, Roberto, former Brazilian footballer punished by injuries and master the art of dry folha. Oliver cejaría its efforts to imitate and, why not beat him. I remember in the series exaggerated the dry folha to the absolute limits, pushing the ball up the clouds to lower it after that hit by lightning. No wonder: for the writers, Brazil was the epicenter of football, and Oliver's dream, playing in the Brazilian league. And in Brazil, where best practice this type of shot so loved by the fans and hated by the goalkeeper: the ball, when it seems that exceed the bar, suddenly descends to reach the network. And if you want to know what it is, nothing better to do this goal by Elton, Brazilian, of course, but the Al-Fateh player from Saudi Arabia. A real folha dry, but not better than Oliver.

The apple of Balotelli

Balotelli is a rotten apple will never play for Milan "

Silvio Berlusconi

No more soap opera or, himself, may not have just begun. Was known that someday play Mario Balotelli at Milan from Inter player to be posed with the Rossoneri shirt. No figures like him, football would have a little less funny. What was not was how quickly sensed, and so, after his move to Manchester City seemed like it could mark a time in England. Islands has made noise, no doubt, but not the expected. His "Why always me?" Will be recorded as a banner in the retinas of anecdotes of Super Mario. And that Berlusconi appeared to be clear a few days ago when he said that never would get a bad apple like him to the locker room. It was his "never never" particular.

Iniesta will miss Victor Valdes

Not yet gone and the costumes of Barça begins to mourn Victor Valdes, who has announced that it is leaving the team at the end of his contract in June 2014. The final, Andres Iniesta, who has been resounding. "Do not talk about a futoblista any; been here 20 years and gives everything for the team, its people and their peers." Valdes is a dear guy.

"Their involvement is 200 by 100. Each one has its own life and decisions. For me it is the best goalkeeper in the world. I shall miss very much when it is not, "said the goalkeeper manchego.

Valdés Support

"Not to take a decision people have to change their assessment of him. It would be unfair and illogical. People will continue to support Victor and the team. We need fans to get the challenges we have here at the end, "Iniesta continued. He, by contrast, is at home in Barcelona. "My dream is to finish here in Barcelona. I have long here. the only problem I might have is the performance issue. The day I did not give up or have the feeling that there will be no surrender, but I hope in a few years. "

10 days without Tito

Barcelona will be without Tito Vilanova for nearly two weeks because the coach will continue his recovery in the United States. "The best news or 'gift' for Tito is that the team keeps leaving everything on the field to win and move on Thursday that has knockout Cup full assurance that we will try out all along. "

Armstrong doping in Spain

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, USADA, places Spain in the center of the plot of doping Lance Armstrong was served to win by cheating his 7 tours. Specifically, the Texan and his collaborators at the U.S. Postal team, Johan Bruyneel, Michele Ferrari, Luis del Moral, Pedro Celaya and Pepe Martí - offended sportingly from Girona, where Armstrong spent long periods. In sex, renew or die . In the cycling world, too, but without cheating.

Now, the director of the USADA, Travis Tygart, claims that Lance Armstrong lied during part of the interview with Oprah Winfrey when he said he had not doped in his return to cycling in 2009 and 2010. "Having your blood tests in 2009 and 2010, there is one chance in a million that is due to anything other than the doping," Tygart said in an interview on CBS. The Texan had lied to avoid the legal consequences of those years, that still would not have prescribed.

Doping, of the work

"The attitude I took the first win it all before the cancer and transportation cycling. And that's bad, I wanted to perpetuate the story. Winning was important and I still do, but now I see the victory otherwise. Doping was part of the job, that's how I saw it, "said Armstrong in January 2013 in a television program.

"The desire to win at all costs, the level at which it became a problem. Arrogance and challenging me to be lost, "admitted the new fallen hero.

Patxi Puñal enters history of Osasuna

The Dagger Patxi Navarro is history alive their land club, Osasuna. The defensive midfielder, born in 1975, lines up the 40 as owner of his team and being the most capped player has defended the elastic Navarre: so far, 473. Breaking down a record in an interview with the daily El Pais.

Osasuna in the heart

"For me everything. It's my life, my family, my second home. I was nine years old, I have 37 and I'm still here. I am as I am by this club. You have taught me to dignify the work have given me the value of responsibility. "

"I have the fortune of having a full career here, to feel recognized by the club, the fans and my people. I am a privileged life. The power to make a long career as a player, at the door of your house, it is very difficult. You can not waste such an opportunity, "says Dagger, which is part of the club since childhood.

"From little, my father took me to Sadar. I remember they put fences to keep things lanzasen. And the day of petardazo to Buyo! The flares, the boy climbed the fence and went flying the flag all over the papers ... Now is my friend. "

Eat and sleep well

Dagger hold much without doing anything complicated. "Does the formula? Eat and sleep well, "he says, modestly. In sex, renew or die . In the world of soccer, it is this: you can not do the same at age 40 than at 20.

Djokovic takes his fourth Open in Australia

Novak Djokovic continues to build his legend after four races and over 3 hours of tennis. The Slavic tennis histrionic increased his resume after his fourth Open Australia-the third consecutive milestone, after defeating Andy Murray, his executioner in the U.S. Open final. In sex, renew or die . In the tennis world, too. And Nole looks over from Roger Federer given the mystery of Rafa Nadal's injury. 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-2 final score.

At Roland Garros by

Of course I want to go all out to win Roland Garros. I was in the finals last year and did a great match against Rafa, "he recalled, after the game, the world number one could complete his Grand Slam in Paris this year.

"I knew the game was going to be extremely physical with lots of lengthy exchanges. After 0-40 I got lifted in the second set mentally I felt better and more confident, "he said. "I knew I had to endure. All our games in the past two years have been decided by a few points, "said the player from Belgrade.

Confidence

"This title will give me great confidence for the rest of the season, that's for sure. My priority now is to enjoy this victory. In life you do not have too many opportunities to win Grand Slams, "said Djokovic on Monday begin their week 66 as world number one.

Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo come together for Wednesday

We can do a whole post to discuss the respective parties FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on Sunday, because of the similarities between the two games. Both won their games outright, although not to the extreme. Both took their appointment as a kind of training before the first leg of Copa del Rey will face them next Wednesday. And both the beat with note, showing that come at a good time playing, high morals, and above all, with its stars shining the most.

The Real Madrid beat Getafe 4-0, while FC Barcelona did the same against Osasuna 5-1. Both teams received favors arbitration in key moments of the match. In the first goal Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos's work, there was a possible lack of goalkeeper Ricardo Carvalho on Moya. While with 1-1 in the Camp Nou, the referee expelled Arribas in a somewhat rigorous. However, I think almost all agree that, until such time seen the performance of both teams, everything pointed to local victories loosely.

The Valencia sinking more to Deportivo

Valencia won Deportivo in a crazy game and full of alternatives (2-3) confirming the Valencian team as Galician nemesis: he has won 17 times in Riazor, more than any other Premier League team. Valverde The set of inputs improved with three of his youth in the second half - Bernat, Channels and Viera, and turned the two goals of Riki. In sex, renew or die . In the world of football, too.

Valverde: "It was difficult"

"We are in the second round, the matches are going discounting, we knew it would be complicated because Depor will last and went to play with a lot of spirit and no differences were noticed in the field. It was very complicated. It was not to be losing at half-time but has been for their counterattacks, "said Valencia coach at a press conference.

"Right now, no one is to believe that you're going to create chances and not otherwise. Depor we looked back, the second goal came on a counterattack in which we could have done more and we had anticipated that we could do harm. To us it lacked a bit of success, "said Valverde.

Mistakes, kill

"It is not easy to explain the defeat because we started losing and when you start well, you have to work hard to change the situation. Luckily we did, but with errors in high competition, when committed, goal fit, "said local trainer, Sunday Patience, at a press conference.

Spain, world champion handball

Spain has won the second World Handball Championship in its history by winning forcefully to Denmark in the final of the tournament held at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. The final score (35-19) talks about the exhibition of a team that was able to sweep Hansen Denmark, the best player in the world.

The dream final

"The truth is that it was amazing, even in dreams we imagined an end well. We were not nervous, just happy and has gone perfect. We have left everything. Sterbik has been impressive and this team deserve this. I am very happy. I want to thank Entrerríos Hombrados and Raul, who have lost in the end because of injury, all they do for this team. They also are champions, "said Victor Thomas, the captain, after the team.

Valero Rivera, euphoric

"It was a game that will be hard to do better, everything turned out." Those were the first words of Valero Rivera, handball national team after the final. "It's too good to be true, it seems incredible that we have got here and how we won well, like a dream," added the former Barca coach.

"We were very motivated. One bite and you're playing a final not have any. Has come round, "said Gideon Guardiola TVE Valencia just after the match.

Sleep well every night . That the secret of a good athlete, too, insurance, Hispanics, new world champions of a beautiful sport like handball.

Diego López as solution

What happened in the last few weeks in goal gives Real Madrid for serial: first Adam Casillas grabs the title, then grab it again and is sent off in the 5th minute against Real Sociedad with what Iker recovers his post already not released again until last Wednesday is injured by a kick in the hand of his own mate Arbeloa. He said it would have for a couple of months, but the latest estimates say three. Much time and many commitments of substance, as the semifinals against Barcelona hostesses or European round against Manchester. So, the solution found by the club has been the return of a familiar face: that of Diego Lopez from Sevilla.

At first there was talk of surrender, but the final formula has been the transfer by some four million under contract until 2017. So, will the Sevilla squad Palop and Julian to the goal unless unexpected transfer (many now remember Javi Varas) win even money on what was paid to Villarreal. In the Sanchez Pizjuan, Diego Lopez had failed to wrest the veteran goalkeeper position, first with Michel and then with the recent arrival of Emery. That is the biggest question raised by the signing: what will your performance? Does the magnificent goalkeeper who was at Villarreal and that led to the selection or who were unable to be with the goal of Seville?

The Barcelona eliminates the Copa del Rey in Malaga

We already have the nth century classic. Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey after eliminate Barca Pellegrini's team (2-4, with goals by Messi, Pique, Pedro and Iniesta) shortly after that Real Madrid did the same with Valencia. Barca team, he suffered, he had to get his best team, and use its best football, to pass the tie.

Qualifying complicated

"There is no doubt that the tie has been complicated. The 2-2 from the first leg was a very complicated result. We celebrated the fourth goal with great joy by the difficulty of the tie. Malaga, on his approach, I have nothing to say. During these years we have played in countless ways. They play well, simply, "said Jordi Roura, Barca coach in the absence of Vilanova.

"No doubt it's been difficult. In Barcelona we drew two and here we had to win. In the overall we were worthy of spending, because in the end we had more opportunities, "said Roura.

Reaction Team

"The important thing was the reaction of the team. It has been shown what stuff they are made these players. I have no adjectives. They have given a lesson in game. In the first game itself was a bit broken, by the state of the lawn. Our idea was that it would not break. In the second half the team has been successful frankly "djo Roura, who declined to talk about Real Madrid (" I'd rather not talk about Real Madrid, before we played against Osasuna ") and reassured about the state of Messi:" He felt his thigh loaded. It's nothing. "

Guardiola Barca will attempt to replicate the style at Bayern

Josep Guardiola will coach the Bayern Munich and there attempt to replicate the Barca style, that led the club to glory and he became the world's most coveted coach. So confesses, at least, in an interview with the official FIFA media.

"The system of Barca, but people say that it is very complicated, it's as simple as that: we have the ball and see if it's taken away, we had as much as possible and see if we make the goal. And what we try to do in the future is what I did when I played, what I felt, or five years ago I coached: attacking best, catch the ball and pass to the players of the same shirt, "said in an interview with fifa.com.

"That is what I received from my predecessors and I tried to convey when I was. So, what is clear is that when you go to the site to train it has to convey what he feels, "he said.

Pep strange football

"I'm fine. There came a moment when you decided that enough, but I miss the game itself. From everything that surrounds football, little. How a team plays, how you can win, so precise particularities regarding which players have and can use to win a game. That is the only reason that at least I'm in this invention, "Be honest. "The game itself is desirable," he added.

The Barcelona defeats Real Sociedad

Against all the evidence, the Leo Messi of Barcelona is not unbeatable, and the Royal Society has shown. The Basque team has defeated Barça (3-2) with a goal in the 90th minute, rallying from a 0-2 and aided by their superior numbers after the expulsion of Pique. Is there league?

Tito congratulates the Royal

"Congratulations to the Real. I think it's to his credit that demerit of my men, whom I have nothing to reproach. I never had the feeling that the game was easy and soccer circumstances we have marked the 1-2. With the expulsion everything has been more difficult, "said Tito Vilanova after the game.

"These players are used to playing under pressure and these guys want to win. Ever had to happen. This is football. The teams also play are good, does not worry us, "continued Tito.

There is much League

"No losses with positive readings. We put on the site because it is a lot of league and although it seems that this team has won every game easily has not happened. Much remains, "said Vilanova. "The Royal has been more intense, more equipment, better. They defended well and attacked quickly. My feeling has been better than last year. "

Golden Drum for Real

"We have tried everything and have fought. The win gives us confidence to take a leap. They deserve the Golden Drum, "said local technical after the game. Denoueix and LogIO his players: "They have not given up or the 0-2, even when we have been close to 0-3. They have been fantastic, they have made a gift to the fans and themselves. "

Armstrong recognized doped

No more soap opera. Lance Armstrong, winner of seven tours and one of the most important riders of the century, also cheated. He acknowledged in an American television program and has apologized. Another myth falls in a sport in need of radical measures for cleaning the competition is the norm.

Doping, of the work

"The attitude I took the first win it all before the cancer and transportation cycling. And that's bad, I wanted to perpetuate the story. Winning was important and I still do, but now I see the victory otherwise. Doping was part of the job, that's how I saw it. "

Ferrari, in the center of the frame

"The desire to win at all costs, the level at which it became a problem. Arrogance and challenging me to be lost, "he acknowledged. "There are people in this story who were good people, they are monsters, they are not evil and are not bad. Ferrari is an intelligent man, I still think ", referring to Armstrong praised Italian doctor Michele Ferrari, his great collaborator.

Stained for life

"I see the anger of the people there, and these people who believed in me, not only believed in me but what I was. They have every right to feel betrayed and it's my fault, I'll spend the rest of my life trying to make amends and apologize for people to trust me again, "he added.

Just in 2005

"He was not afraid of getting caught. The last time I was dope in 2005. No dope me in 2009 or 2010. "Armstrong was retired until 2009. After returning to compete, according to his testimony, ran clean.

Atletico de Madrid Betis Copa exceeds

25 minutes of play, claw and goals leave Atletico Madrid close to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey after his victory against Betis (2-0, goals from Falcao and Luis Filipe). El Tigre again saw door to a more than worthy opponent who trusts in the Benito Villamarin traced.

Simeone, satisfied

"We made a very good first half and a second in which we take refuge too far back and they created situations. We face the fourth in the league. It is normal that the game was how it was. Betis are a great team, plays very well, is dynamic and fast. Today they played very good game, "assessed at a press conference the Cholo Simeone.

Congratulations to Courtois

"But we, in the first half, we made ​​the game we had to do and consequently the second play of what happened the first" continued Simeone's performance Courtois said: "Very good. This allowed us to win. As always, when a party wins is important to performance of goalkeeper ".

Open Qualifying

"I think we're going to find an opponent still stronger than we saw here, with a taste that accompanies it. We have to do with humility, our party, as we have been doing, "said the coach, and head into Sunday's game against Levante because it" does not give you much time to think. "

The meeting highlighted Cholo Diego Costa: "His first half was very good. It was awesome. Has the strength to unfold, play outside, pull ... You need to uncheck the team. Hopefully I can keep this regularly. "

Guardiola will coach the Bayern

Bombing in the world of football. Pep Guardiola has announced that retrains in 2013-2014 and rumors soared: half the world wanted to architect the best Barcelona in history, and when everything pointed that Guardiola had decided to train in England, his destination was another: Munich, where he will train with Bayern. Germany has welcomed the news.

Until 2016

"Bayern have decided to hire Jupp Heynckes as successor to one of the most prolific and successful coaches in world football: Pep Guardiola, 41. The former coach of FC Barcelona and Bayern have agreed to join from next season 2013/14 and for a period of three years, until June 2016, "said Bayern in his statement. And from there, madness.

Rumenigge, excited

"We are very pleased with the success achieved by Bayern to hire a technician who was sought by many of the biggest clubs on the continent", said CEO of the Bavarians, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

"Pep Guardiola is one of the best coaches in the world and we are confident that not only Bayern, but the entire German football will benefit by their presence. We look forward to working with him from July 2013, "continued the former German international.

Best Value

"We've been going deals. This (Bayern) is not the team that offered more money. He chose for his organization, he sees possibilities and its players, "said the representative of Guardiola, Josep Maria Orobitg.

Victor Valdes will not renew with Barça

"Victor Valdes agents have been reported to FC Barcelona in the meeting held this afternoon irrevocable decision by the player to not renew his contract, thus avoiding entering assess economic issues." This statement sent to Efe by representatives of Barca goalkeeper, who is contracted until 2014, open season at Barça: want goalkeeper.

Valdés, critical of the "environment"

"It does not surprise me. Always been doubted me. It is always the tonic. Our position is very juicy to be criticized and here I have seen in all colors. But I've always said that the goal of Barcelona one can say he's been down there, "Valdes said on January 3.

Other cultures

Valdés and hinted at principo year I wanted to try "other cultures and other football" in the final stretch of his career. Unlike Carles Puyol, Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez, who recently have renewed their contracts with the club in order to withdraw from Barca, Valdes is clear that his future is not in the Camp Nou.

"The goal of the club is complicated in every way" and he already has "many years" holding the pressure of defending it. Any notice to mariners is really relieving. Rumors have already been raised. Guardiola after signing for Bayern, it compete with Neuer Valdés goal by the powerful German team?

Adam shows his respect for Casillas

No war-Antonio Adan Casillas. The mess that Jose Mourinho has mounted to relegate to the bench to a myth as Iker benefit of a stranger, regardless of their quality, unknown to the general public as Adam still kicking, but the eternal understudy is clear: "No Casillas war ".

The relationship with Casillas "Lovely. He has said so too. We are partners and friends. Do not forget that is the captain and Madrid, and therefore meets all values ​​as a player and teammate. Iker has shown me their support and confidence. Me has behaved great and supported me at all times, "said Adam in a publicity event.

Adam wants to play

"That that the coach has decided to play in the League you know it, not me. What is clear is that whatever is playing is important to me. Last year I played five games in January and we've already surpassed that barrier. Anything playing in the best goalkeeper in the world is important to me. "

"I just hope to return to work tomorrow, and then wait for Mr. alignment. I have no idea if I will play. Now just think about further work and trained, "he said, with aplomb and correction, Adam. "The boss all he did was pick eleven players, among whom was me. We're out of this controversy. There is no war, "clinched the squad.

Milan wants to take Real Madrid's Kaka

The Milan returns to the fray to try and get to the cause Kaka, the Brazilian player who stunned as Rossoneri and whose signing has been a huge fiasco for Real Madrid. ' Be willing to reach a solution if it is good for Madrid and for me, "said the player visiting Italy. "If the two clubs agree, I would make a sacrifice."

The negotiations recognizes Milan

Adriano Galliani himself, club manager owned by Berlusconi, spoke after meeting with the Italian press: "We are negotiating with Real Madrid, but for now I can not give more information. It is difficult but we liked his statements ... ".

According to the newspaper As, the Milan aims to achieve the 8 white ceded the remainder of the 2013-14 season (Sahin as Dortmund), if the player give up part of its listing (10 million net per year). The Madrid is blunt, does not accept a loan and insists sell to repay the 67 million it cost. Since arriving barely had a role in the team.

The Brazilian admitted to Sky Sport Italian television it was impossible to hide a secret. "It's not a pleasant situation, either for me or for Real. I have said that I am willing to find a solution if it is good for me and for Real, "he told the cameras after a dinner with Robinho and other persons associated with the Milan. He lived great things here, and I'm glad I have friends coming to see them, "said Kaka. Clearer water.

David Millar suggests that Indurain doped

Lance Armstrong's confession that got the glory sports doping threatens to become a tsunami. David Millar, the British cyclist who accused the firing, usually doped compete, now suggests that Miguel Indurain won five tours, should be explained .

David Millar asked whether it would be good that Miguel Indurain, who won five Tours, spoke of his past, was clear: "Yes, it would be very good. Everyone should speak for reconciliation there. This is not someone specifically noted. That's not good. They should also say something teams. Indurain is respected and is good what he did. "

Suffering from Armstrong

"I understand your suffering. We were good friends and I know him, so I think your life will not be the same from now. Their children go to school, and her father will not be the best, an idol, but an outcast, "he said in Madrid during the first debate on Health and Sport organized by Spanish Anti-Doping Agency.

"I was not surprised Armstrong makes a tactical game. He's telling the truth, but if only in part serves to advance and close that time, "Millar said. "I wish I could tell the truth to Winfrey, not police Biarritz. Armstrong has a shit storm and decided to tell the truth in their own way. That's good for the sport, but we are not out of the crisis that pervades cycling, "added the Scot, a voice of authority when it comes to doping.

Contador wants to close the "scandal Armstrong"

The doping scandals that have plagued the bike for more than a decade are sinking the sport track and away the sponsors of professionals, which, incidentally, cycling base collapses, with hardly any money. Alberto Contador, the most popular Spanish cyclist currently expects the confession of Arms trong close a black stage.

"The truth is that it's hard to cycling's image but I want to stay with the good, which is that perhaps this will allow us to close this chapter of the past once and for all and we can focus on the present and the future of this beautiful sport. We must put aside the past decade and focus on the future, "says the Spaniard was quoted by Marca.

"It is a subject that has long been talking about and you want to put it away. The interview has not caught anyone by surprise with his revelations, "said Contador.

Giro, Tour and Vuelta??

"There is that possibility and perhaps most likely would make Giro and Tour. This Giro, for his journey, less demanding than the 2011, it is best to prepare for the Tour, but it is clear that if it is going to win. A race of such prestige can not be addressed differently, "said Saxo Tinkoff, who do not want to rule out the Tour:

"If I do Giro, I'll see how tired I finish the Vuelta Tour because it will be a really tough, although it is true that the team has been strengthened very well with runners who have options to make the podium in the Grand Tours, so not everything will be working for me. "

The old guard and Atletico, serving Scolari

Each call of the Brazilian team raises expectations: not for nothing is the only pentacampeona the world and either worse or better time, always has a cast of very considerable level footballers. If in addition premieres coach and it is none other than the latest world champion in his return , interest is up. Scolari revealed the first set of his second stint as coach of the canarinha and has not been without its surprises: the return of old swords, the continuity of some of the great promises of the moment and the call of two Atletico players make up much of the bulk of the call.

A front formed by names like Fred, Luis Fabiano or Ronaldinho evokes memories of the past, especially if we add that of Julio Cesar in goal. The archer and Luis Fabiano, hits in the finals in South Africa had virtually disappeared from the verdeamarelha except some occasional call the former Sevilla striker today in Sao Paulo. The same can be said of Fred, who just had to Menezes despite scoring a few goals for the club Fluminense. Meanwhile, Julius Caesar selection again after leaving Inter this summer toward the QPR , Leaving out local championship goalkeepers Jefferson or Cassio who had counted for the previous coach. Compete for the job with Valencia's Diego Alves.

The origin of Lions San Mames

One hundred years of history as wrapping a basket full of matches, goals, stories, titles, great players and a tradition that endures through the decades. San Mames Stadium on Sunday turned its centenary after that distant January 20, 1913 that was the foundation stone of the fort that would form the Athletic Club. No comply 101: not least because the old stadium, only a few feet, is being erected the new modern field Atletico to replace the old. San Mames will be called, as well. But whence comes this name? Why the Athletic players are called Lions? Both designations are related, and in this post we will find the answers.

In this story there are no balls, boots and goals involved. Neither the name of Leon comes across a metaphor with which to describe the claw of the players that throughout its history have worn the red and white bloom, although it could. To discover the origin of San Mames we must go back, according to legend, the year 258 in Caesarea of Cappadocia (now Turkey) when the child was born in a family Mamés who committed the sin of being Christian in times of persecution by Romans. It was for this reason that Mamés was orphaned at age 15, being taken in by a wealthy widow named amniotic.

With Cholo, yes yes

In the last fifteen years, was what might be called Post Doubles, Atletico Madrid seemed endeavor to repeat the same script every season, with few exceptions. The synopsis is as follows: in August, after major financial outlays in more or less ilusionantes signings, Atletico seemed always able to discuss forming bimomio Barca and Madrid or at least able to compete with them and play titles. The phrase that best sums up the meaning of the parish calchonera (if we paint the picture walk from beach bar or in a terrace, all the better) was: This year, yes, this year, yes I do.

Then came some missteps in September, not too worrisome because not repeated in October and usually worsened in November, which had always carrying the same impasse: in December, Atletico was far from the first train and garter belt in many cases, eliminated and other competitions. It was not always so clear: we must not forget won the Europa League with Quique Sanchez Flores (and consequent Supercopa) let alone the continental double that achieved in recent months and with Simeone on the bench.

Barca cools in January

The FC Barcelona has chained two games without a win for the first time in the entire course. The year 2013 began in an excellent taking the Barcelona derby by a resounding 4-0 which was followed by a win in Malaga (1-3) where the Blaugrana showed what is possibly the best version so far this season.

However, just days later, on the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa, Málaga itself soured the night making a tie late in the Camp Nou (2-2). The Andalusians went ahead with a goal of Iturra who took a double error and Thiago Pinto to steal the ball on the edge of the area that he himself was responsible for sending to the network. Local reaction came quickly, thanks to a great play by Messi, theft included Welington portfolio, and a headed goal from Puyol after an incredible foreshortened neck, all in just a minute.

Capello: "Can not copy the style of Barça"

Fabio Capello, the former coach of Real Madrid or England, is clear: you can copy the style of Barca. So said the Italian in a British coaches forum where, among other things, expressed admiration for the style of FC Barcelona and Spain.

"Now the tactical benchmark is Barcelona, ​​but attempt to copy that style is a big mistake, because it suits their players. But there are aspects that can be copied, as the defensive style. When they lose the ball, all come to no recoil pressure until the middle of the field. In my opinion this is a novelty. But you need players with the talent of Iniesta or Messi, because if it is impossible to adopt this style of football, "said Fabio Capello.

Culture Club sends

"Barca currently pacesetter. But it is dangerous for many coaches and pretend play. Be aware of the culture of the club you are. Yes, the Barcelona and the Spanish are probably the best teams I've seen, "said Neil Lennon, manager of Celtic.

New technology in football ....

"I think their introduction into the goal line can be a first step. Progress is progress, you can not stop, but we have to be careful. This is a sport of passion, do not want the fans are down and remain unmoved in their seats or looking at the screen waiting for a decision, "said Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United.

Real Madrid triggered

Outside chains, Real Madrid looked like himself. As guided by a Tarantino script, the white team walked down the path of excess, made a couple of nods to previous versions and had blood in the Mestalla. It is true that in addition to doing things right, the opponent was not exactly Bill, and that Valencia is granted too many facilities. This formed a cocktail that would result in a first half in which he was born and died in that 0-5 game ending that cuts the white team three points to a virtually unattainable Barcelona today, but it gives a breath of moral recalled that a team that has a lot to say this season.

He spoke his own during the week about possible breaks of major pieces of gear as Xabi Alonso, Casillas and Cristiano: finally the three headlines with an eleven to five changes he faced only days ago against the same opponents in Cup . Meanwhile, Valverde had low as those of Parejo, Feghouli in the African Nations Cup, and Joao Pereira (punished) in the right-back. His solution, displacing the Ricardo Costa to the right flank of the rear, was a mistake that knew how to take Cristiano Ronaldo returns. And it was the Portuguese, with a magnificent Özil and Di Maria, the three styli on the Madrid cemented the victory on the Mediterranean: the German launched and ends with a brace each team executed the previous ché Step by his side, in right and Saved Costa in left, who were totally overwhelmed.

Sergio Canales and can play with Valencia

At last. After two serious injuries, Sergio Canales, cantabro player of Valencia, and can return to the pitch. As reported officially Valencia in a medical, Channels "available to the coach goes towards their progressive reinstatement as its evolution for competition throughout the month of January."

Former player R acing Santander, Real Madrid suffered a serious knee injury late last April, when he took a few weeks playing after recovering from another serious injury to the same right knee he suffered in October 2011. Both suffered setbacks the club wearing the shirt of Valencia, who, despite everything, he signed from Real Madrid.

Specifically, the young left-hander was injured in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid at the Mestalla, which was played on April 27, 2012, when he returned to break the cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Eager

"I'm running and playing ball dot, it is less and am looking forward," he said in remarks to TVV footballer recently, who said he is looking forward to training with peers "because it's always nice to be accompanied in the field ".

Grateful for the support

Channels thanked "the multitude of support" that has been "through social networks and the club, which has been great" in recent months. In fact, the lefty is the great white hope of valencianismo.

La Vuelta 2013 will be "a struggle for climbers"

A new fight only suitable for climbers who will surely starring titans like Alberto Contador, Valverde and Rodriguez Purito. The mountain is the main protagonist of the Tour of Spain 2013, which will end in 11 high and rising the mythical Angliru, this tremendous peak Spaniard, the day before arriving in Madrid. The Spanish race promises blood, sweat and tears. Some players discussed the layout after the presentation of evidence in Vigo.

Samuel Sanchez of Euskaltel leader

"The route is similar to that of 2012, a model that has worked and that people sat in front of the sofa to watch the fight between Contador, Valverde and Itching. The stages may not be as explosive, but will be more wear, "he said. "The debate is cleared watching the hearings. People want entertainment and we give in these scenarios, and so we pay. These tours are very attractive for the fans, "he said.

Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano, CEO of Euskaltel

"It is as demanding and somewhat risky, made for the viewer. Around engages the public every day, but the risk is that the race be decided too early and lose interest. I hope it goes like that of 2012, "he said.

Eusebio Unzue Movistar sports director

"The profile of this race is closer than hard very hard," said Navarro coach. "This will require that the protagonists arrive rested because that is not well may lose many of their options in the early stages. There is a week of tranquility, the hardness is high. "

The Spanish Paquillo announces his retirement from athletics

Two-time European champions 20 miles up, three times world runner and an Olympic runner. Francisco Fernandez, alias Paquillo, announces that leaves athletics for lack of passion and motivation to continue in the elite. Normal, at age 34. Was going one of the best Spanish athletes in history.

"After a long time thinking about whether to continue competing and perhaps follow a few years in service, to try to get my fourth Olympic Games, I have decided to officially retire from professional sport. I retire because now I have the motivation to keep fighting and fighting the best, "said Paquillo in a statement.

Much work

"I got many medals," he says, "perhaps I resisted an Olympic gold and a world gold, but I worked very, very much and there was, at that time, other better than I was deprived of that gold." "Let me make it clear," says Paquillo, "that my medals have always been the result of perseverance, work and try to be a great professional."

Racing fans

"I get many great moments and great friends, but always I'll stay with the old friends, the anonymous, those who were in the good times and bad (but as they say, the good, and had a lot of people) "he explains. Paquill or continue" training and competing at the amateur level and of course enjoy with friends. "

"Thank you all, at heart," were the last words of farewell Grenadian athlete. It is a myth.

Coca Cola gives you tickets for Atletico Madrid

If you like Coca-Cola, have more than 14 years and you love football, you're in luck. The famous soft drink brand has launched a promotion through which you can access various gifts and enter a drawing to see live football teams of the first division, cases of Atletico Madrid, Espanyol, Real Sociedad, Valladolid, Osasuna or Getafe.

Not only that, if you are a fan of Real Madrid, or one of its stars is your idol, you can also opt for two pairs of tickets to the Meet & Greet the Real Madrid, the place where you can find players and get Jose Mourinho signing their shirts. All information on this promotion is available on this website .

Coca-Cola, soccer and gifts

The promotion takes place in 104 stores throughout Spain. During the broadcast of several football games, Coca-Cola installed a booth staffed signature. Then, just eat some soft drinks brand and present the glass bottle on the stand. Automatically, you become eligible to enter a drawing, by always exciting roulette, where you can get one of the following gifts:

• Sunglasses (15 units per establishment)
• Headphones (25 units per establishment)
• USB (25 units per establishment)
• Hand animation (35 units per establishment)

Attention, because you can not choose the direct gift, as you said gift is awarded through a computer application consisting of a roulette game, as we have said. This software application is installed on a laptop that carries the promoter, or the Coca-Cola staff present at the facility. You can view the list of bars and other entertainment venues where the promotion is held in this website brand sodas .

Sweepstakes to go to the Bernabeu, Calderon or Zorrilla

Once you have participated in the game of roulette, you can get by lot, tickets for the following events or parties:

• 2 pairs of tickets for the Meet & Greet Real Madrid CF + signature shirts.
• 5 entries twice (5 + 5 individual single adult child) for the match Atletico Madrid - Espanyol on 23-24 February 2013.
• 5 entries twice (5 + 5 individual single adult child) for the match Atletico Madrid - Real Sociedad on 9 and 10 March 2013.
• 1 Dual input for the match Real Valladolid CF-Osasuna on 31 March 2013.
• 1 Dual input for the match Real Valladolid CF-Getafe on April 14, 2013.

To enter the Sweepstakes 1 Entry Double to attend one of the parties listed above, after playing roulette, you must be a registered user in cocacola.es , make a prediction on the game you're watching on site promotion and enter the sweepstakes.

Luck and football!

Victor Valdes wants a change of scenery

Victor Valdes FC Barcelona has communique through their representatives their decision "irrevocable" not to renew the contract that binds him to the entity Blaugrana until June 2014. In the press release have made clear that it is not a question of money, ie not looking to start a negotiation from a position of strength, but quite simply, Valdés has decided a change of scenery at the end of his contract.

The five-time glimpse Zamora and left in a press conference earlier this year that attracted him the chance to "learn about other cultures and other types of football." A hearing in which he also showed his feeling that it is rightly regarded by the club environment, repeating what he had said before: the goal of Barça and burns much more if you doubt after every mistake.

Rafa Benitez backs Guardiola's arrival to England

Pep Guardiola has announced that retrains in 2013-2014 and rumors have exploded: half the world wants the man behind the best Barcelona in history, but it looks like they say in the Catalan capital, Guardiola has decided his fate: England.

Rafa Benitez's Aval

"Pep is a good coach. Not only because of the victories he won in the club, but by the way they won. I respect him a lot, "said the Chelsea manager, who triumphed in England with Liverpool.

"I already said that, if he returned to football, would be great news. I think I can do well. Barcelona is the perfect environment for him, but here I can do just as well because it's very smart, "added the matter.

Pep's announcement

"Next year we'll train, yes. I'm young, train again, but my life and thought I had to rest, I explained the reasons. I have no computer and do not know where, but I will train, "Guardiola said at the annual gala of FIFA.

Destination London??

Guardiola, says the Daily Sport, has decided to settle in London, where he could train at Chelsea. Now the Catalan will not say anything until your next destination is official. While he praises his former team. "Seeing the play Barcelona remains a great show. I was fortunate to spend a few years in this great club and the best way that you can have is to continue the same or better than when I was. It's something that started long ago, not with us, I was part of it because I was fortunate to lead them, and now remains a club respected for his game, how well you do, and for many years, "he said.

Guardiola is like Resonance, classical action .

The mountains dominate the Tour of Spain 2013

Only suitable for climbers. The mountain is the main protagonist of the Tour of Spain 2013, which will end in 11 high and rising the mythical Angliru, this tremendous peak Spaniard, the day before arriving in Madrid. The Spanish race promises blood, sweat and tears. Some players analyze the path.

Alejandro Valverve leader Movistar

"It's a very demanding Return from day for the sprinters and there will be many opportunities. Arrives back where I won last year is very nice. I'm a little scared to see so many mountains in this Vuelta. It will be around for a climber: when there is a port there is a ledge over hard, "he told a news conference.

"I have thought of disputing Tour and Vuelta. Galicia we saw roads that are very demanding. The mountain stages are important, but last year we have seen that in a less harsh fainting can rival, "added Murcia.

Purito Rodriguez of Katusha leader

"What little we have seen gives us an idea of ​​the hardness that we will meet. It will be similar to last year, maybe a little harder because you have not seen even a week of rest. It will be around for survivors, "he said at the official press conference following the presentation of Vuelta 2013 in Vigo.

"From the first day to the last will be very helpful because it seems that there will not be a day of respite. Will be a return to much wear and that forces you to get in shape because from day one will be very demanding, "he stressed.

The Chelsea offers 22 kilos to Guardiola

According to the Daily Express, a British newspaper, Chelsea have offered 22 million euros per season to former coach of Barcelona to be the new coach of the blues. The source may not be very reliable, but since Pep Guardiola has announced that retrains in 2013-201 4, rumors are soaring: half the world wants the man behind the best Barcelona in history.

Again according to the British newspaper, whose reliability is not that of, for example, the New York Times, the elimination of Chelsea at the hands of Swansea in the semifinals of the Capital One Cup, last Wednesday, has had enough at Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Nevertheless, the media quoted sources close to the owner of the London club, according to which the use of Rafa Benitez not in danger. The Spaniard will remain on the bench at Stamford Bridge until the end of season, but in no case would extend his contract beyond.

Rafa Benitez's Aval

"Pep is a good coach. Not only because of the victories he won in the club, but by the way they won. I respect him a lot, "said precisely the Chelsea manager, who triumphed in England with Liverpool.

"I already said that, if he returned to football, would be great news. I think I can do well. Barcelona is the perfect environment for him, but here I can do just as well because it's very smart, "added the matter.

And while, Pep silence. Guardiola is a master of communication.

Pep Guardiola will coach the Bayern Munich

Pep Guardiola will coach the Bayern Munich from next season and until 2016, as announced by the Bavarian club from their own official accounts on social networks. Yesterday we published a post to discuss what direction to take the race technician Santpedor, mulling why ficharía club in his future as a coach after his sabbatical. Our debate has lasted or clock.

Most of the reviews pointed to England. Something logical or at least adjusted to the laws of probability. Not surprisingly three of her five suitors were English (Chelsea and the two Manchester clubs), while the Milanese option not believe her almost nobody (not even the same Berlusconi). But in the end it has taken the upper hand has been at Bayern Munich.

Those who read, 'my post yesterday and could you check that the option was my favorite Bavarian. Whether it was the possibility that it seemed more fitting to profile Guardiola and because, from my point of view, was the most attractive for a technician like him. I will not elaborate much remembering the reasons wielded yesterday. One: Bayern is by far the strongest club and most serious of the five candidates that we highlighted. Two: It also has less change the template you need to conform to what you can find Pep. And three is the best club sports structure, as evidenced by the significant presence of homegrown players in the first team.

Logically, it seems to me absolutely right decision by both parties. Surprise that Bayern can not have done more to increase their links with Jupp Heynckes, a technician who last season led them to the Champions League final and This campaign is the team leader in the Bundesliga (with 9 points ahead of Dortmund) and has qualified for the Champions League knockout as group. But Heynckes himself was already doing some statements pointing to his desire not to take much longer to retire. So if it makes you throw the best, how you're going to miss ...

Before being put to it, we know what his detractors say, that shit is not going to England, who is running from Mourinho to be a league where his only rival is the Dortmund, etcetera, etcetera. The envy and resentment aroused Guardiola, especially among Whites and / or irrational mourinhistas, whether they are in the country, is an inexhaustible fuel.

There will be time to speculate on what kind of team will want to build Guardiola. But leave my first strokes in case anyone wants to start with that part of the debate. Thinking of a 4-3-3 more than possible, I think the midfield (line guardiolista par excellence) does not need more than a reinforcement of elite (plus perhaps another complementary). With Martinez / Luiz Gustavo, Schweinsteiger, Kroos will not part with a trio anything away to what you can find. I would say that we must be attentive to the Isco option.

Top bet because they want to stay with Robben. Ribery and Müller certainly remain in the team. Another possible discard can be Mario Gomez, but could keep it perfectly as plan B. You have to have one eye on the possibility of seeking the signing of striker world's most desirable, Radamel Falcao, but I think today more guardioliano striker may be on the market this summer (especially if the tiger just Real Madrid) is Karim Benzema.

And of course, how could it be otherwise, there will be something to do if caught in Barcelona. I do not think Bayern will go to interest change Neuer by Valdes. Perhaps we should be more attentive to the youngest and the oldest. Puyol? Would be willing to end his career with a Bavarian adventure by land from the hand of his former coach? And Xavi?

In NDF | Pep Brides

Messi wants to win more gold balls

Messi has won his fourth gold ball but wants more. So says the magazine France Football, where he confesses his shyness and declares subtly unsuitable for long, well-structured speech. "I hope to win more, but it's not an obsession."

Revisiting the golden balls

"The first, in Paris, was unique because it was the first time I was surrounded by my family. The second was not expecting it at all. The third I joined Platini, Cruyff and Van Basten, so it was an honor. And with this I have passed. Everyone is different. I did not say everything I wanted to say. She wore nothing prepared or written notes, but did not intend to forget anyone. Especially Tito and Abidal. Could also congratulate Christian. But this I usually go, the excitement rises and lose track. "

Prefers titles for Barcelona

"I have said repeatedly that there is nothing like the collective titles. Winning an end, raising a glass and share it with the whole team is unmatched. There is nothing more beautiful. It's the most beautiful thing you can live as a player. When I close my eyes and think of my career, the first image that comes to mind is the night of our victory over Manchester Rome. The headed goal and the collective joy at the final whistle, "said Leo.

A record year

The 91 goals he reported, Sport recalls the Pichichi, the Golden Boot, the trophy for top scorer in the Champions League 2011-12 and filmmaker absolute mark in a calendar year, ahead of the legendary Gerd 'Torpedo' Müller. There is nothing.

Gago wants to stay in Valencia

Argentina's Fernando Gago has stepped forward to deny all information, from Argentina and played in Spain, which ensured that the player would leave Valencia to return to his club of origin, the legendary Boca Juniors. The midfielder thus ends speculation about his displeasure in Spain after Mauricio Pellegrino Valencia dismiss .

Respect to Valencia

"I'm very calm. I always say that I am very respect the club where I am and never said I wanted to go, I did not tell the president or the technician or Braulio Vázquez, "Gago said in an interview to the club's official television, VCF Play .

The Argentine "can invent many things," but he has "peace". "Valencia said nothing to me that I had an offer for me. No I have to talk to anyone, but if there are clubs interested in me I like, because it means I'm doing things right. Today I have a head here and trying to recover from my injury, "he said.

The press can not be trusted

"If each player has to clear out everything we would spend talking to the press. There are many things that are in the air, but I am calm, I am trying to help recover the computer. Whatever is said outside does not match what I can do, "he said.

"Convieniently recovery. Last week I had a little discomfort that delayed a bit more work. I try to be as available to the coach. There was a relapse, because if I was one month away, luckily only delayed a week. These days try to get a medical discharge, and then try to get myself a place in the team, "he concluded.

We wish to Gago. And even at this time, a twisted roll of kings .

The tomb Madrid to Valencia with scandal arbitral

Real Madrid has the waist in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey after beating Valencia (2-0) with goals from Benzema and Higuain. Mourinho's team used its superior stuck against a good Valencia, also a disputed arbitration protested bitterly: called offside several Soldier, two possible penalties for non pitados Carvalho and possible hand in the second goal Higuain local.

Llorente, outraged

Manuel Llorente, president of Valencia, not a hair cut: "As always happens here, when the referees are the referees. I am outraged, as all the fans. " "I'm very proud, we had a great game. The team is growing, but you can not fight the elements. "

Soldier, resounding

"I'm happy with the way we played and we approached the game. We created chances but we lacked accuracy. Then and there are things we can not control, and that has put pressure on Madrid all week. There have been people in the field that has failed to take that pressure and end this fear of harming the largest has harmed us. They have not lived up to the party in these circumstances, "said Soldado, raised in Madrid's youth system.

Butragueño praises Guaita

Butragueño while, happy for the 2-0: "The result is very good. Valencia tried to score but our defense has been very good. " "Both goalies have been very successful. Iker has been sensational and Guaita keeps Valencia in the tie, "he added, to summarize, referee aside, what happened. "When you have chances at the Bernabeu and not take advantage, this is what happens," he told Canal + cameras.

The backlash as a means of survival

Real Madrid beat Valencia 2-0 in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey at Santiago Bernabeu disputed. Jose Mourinho solventaron The best result with one of the first impressions that will have to end by June dispute between itself and the Champions Cup.

The post game is marked again-unfortunately-for the performance of the referee. Since Valencia have not hesitated to express their grievances by arbitration Muñiz Fernández. Truth is that they have reason to do so, especially for offsides revoking pitados plays heads-whites, and some other possible penalty. With what I disagree with is that the second goal Real Madrid hand reaches for Higuain. As much as I repeated the play I can not clearly distinguish, and that none of the three players who are next valencianistas Balona react with protests of a signal is the less to consider.

Pep brides

Pep Guardiola is a coach only. For me the best I've seen in my life, not for so many people who know football, or more, than me. Among those who doubt him are a small group of detractors and skeptics largest bloc. The latter argue that to assess its true dimension as coach have to see what gets done in other clubs. A requirement that has not has as in, for example, Alex Ferguson, when highlight it as one of the best coaches in the last quarter century, just as membership of a club not only prevented us to consider Raul Paolo Maldini Gonzalez as cracks or global (and legendary), or, today, Casillas, Puyol, Xavi, Giggs, Scholes, etc ...

Four successful seasons at FC Barcelona, ​​the club of his life, which became the world reference after achieving what has never before achieved: winning the six major titles Flip (League, Cup and Spanish Super Cup, Champions, European Super Cup and Club World Cup), a record which, to make matters worse, reached in his first two seasons coaching elite. On aggregate: 14 of 19 possible titles, including three league titles and two Champions. Now, after a gap year has passed farthest football is about to decide which club will sit on the bench. Brides no shortage.

Casillas wants to convince their quality Mou

Iker Casillas may be a global icon and an idol of Real Madrid but lost his humility, but to Victor Valdes holder wants to see . The Spanish goalkeeper, in a publicity event, spoke about the divine and human, and has launched a positive message to his coach, "I have to prove to Mou's wrong."

Looking for new challenges

"I'm passionate about. In the most difficult moments I want to prove to myself that I am worth for a profession for which I prepare since age four. Before this last situation I can only squeeze more teeth, be even better with my partners and train more to show me that I can come back and win the confidence I lost. It hurts a little wake-up call, because that makes you feel alive. "

The future of Madrid and Mou

"I do not know what you decide. For all I know, is signed through 2016. I have also contract with the club and I intend to fulfill it. My dream was always to start at this club and retire there. The Madrid is wonderful. I'm from Madrid and I played in the best club possible. "

Thanked with Real Madrid

"I appreciate the love that I've always given. From the 17 years I looked very closely and always wanted people to feel proud of me. I stayed with the applause and cheers to my name. "

Casillas on the bench

"Mourinho did not speak to me when I played and now do not have to. And Adam is an excellent goalkeeper, majísimo an uncle and a friend. Above me is the good of the team. "

Christian promises to end his contract with Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo, at odds with the Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has clarified one thing: not leave the clu white before the end of his contract in 2015. However, the Portuguese, the undisputed leader of the team coached by Jose Mourinho, no commitment to renew his contract. The saga continues.

"I want to finish my contract at Real Madrid, that I have it clear. Then I do not know what will happen in the future, "he said in remarks to Fifa.com. Also defended Mourinho. I have a clear that Mourinho always wants the best for the club, and I will defend to the death, we all know that we are there, but public opinion is respectable. In my opinion is the best coach in the world, with a lot of experience and has won everything. "

A by the tenth

"The Tenth is what all Madridistas want. We have it clear. Last year we were one step away, which was very frustrating. Luckily, we have the possibility of a rematch this year, with the added difficulty of facing Manchester United. It will not be easy, and in my opinion the chances are 50/50 for each team, but I have a lot of confidence. "

Strong pressure on Madrid

"I think Real Madrid are no more pressure than in Manchester, took three and a half years there and I think it's because the whole environment is very focused on winning the tenth Champions League. That creates some anxiety, he feels at all times. "

The match between Motörhead and Iron Maiden

Can you imagine, with even ten years old, playing a Saturday morning with your team and the opponent suddenly leave the country with Motorhead logo on the shirt to the rhythm of Ace of Spades? Or better yet, can you imagine being part of that team? In Lincoln, England, yes. This happened a few years ago when the whole fry of Greenbank FC was sponsored by the legendary English band of Heavy Metal / Hard Rock Motorhead in his black uniform wearing the Snaggletooth, the group's logo. In this way, the kids jumped into the field while the speakers sounded Ace of Spades, one of his most iconic songs.

The reason is none other than Gary Weight, computer technician, had worked for the group as a tour manager in the '80s and came up with the idea of taking on the shirt the Snaggletooth, and so he proposed to Lemmy Kilmister, leader band, who was delighted to accept the proposal. According to Weight, the target was none other than scare the opponent while jumping to the lawn. They were not all bad: that year the team finished second in the league.

Emery replaces Michel in Sevilla

Unai Emery, Valencia coach and former Spartak Moscow will replace Michel in front of Sevilla. Madrid coach has been dismissed after a year was unable to correct the course of the Andalusian team, falling closer to the European places.

Open letter to Michel sevillismo

A little over a year came to Seville with the illusion of a child. Now I go, I see all this illusion multiplied and turned into feeling, that we took all that we have the opportunity to work at this club and live in this wonderful city.

After my stint as coach of Sevilla FC I have only words of thanks to all those who worked with me during this time and more importantly, to which I have caught this sense of commitment to this shield.

Chairman, Directors, Address sport, my players and collaborators, employees and fans of this club ... my gratitude to all.
Enjoy the passion that lives this fans, hear and feel the Centennial hymn and be one of you, is priceless. We are a big club and we come to appreciate what happened, it will be impossible to forget. So we will be here forever.

Received the affection and the dregs of bitterness left by the results - the only valid judges - my sorrow mixed with joy at the experience of having shared this time with you.

For all this and for all that I carry with me forever.

THANK YOU
LET MY SEVILLA GO CHAMPION

Nice farewell.

Students returned to Barça to the crisis

The students have qualified for the upcoming Basketball Cup with a clear and overwhelming victory over Barca (88-66), that without Juan Carlos Navarro is still a team game and without, even worse, no soul. After the "bomb" Navarro reinvindicara against Real Madrid , the Barca game is back to mediocrity.

Xavi Pascual, angry

"It's hard to explain. Obviously we had a party just 36 hours after another in European competition, but it's no excuse, we have lacked everything, "the Catalan coach at a press conference to congratulate his opponent after their qualification for the Cup King of Vitoria 2013.

"When the students took advantage, there was only one team. We had a very bad game and percentage of unexplained losses. Terrifying our numbers, we played very badly, in rebounding and everything, "said Pascual.

Barca: 9 wins and 8 losses

"It's a blow to us, when we had to level the home defeat against Obradoiro. We must move forward without losing sight of what happened here today, "the Barca coach.

Barca closing the first round with a baggage of nine wins by eight losses, bad balance, far from the aspirations of equipom that is far from the top positions. With Juan Carlos Navarro injured, the team shows disoriented and soulless.

The Cup comes at a very bad time for Barcelona. His victory was a surprise, but this is basketball.

Only half a step from perfection

The FC Barcelona has signed a first round of near-perfection. 55 of 57 possible points, 18 wins and one draw in 19 matches, including 10 of 10 out of home. So, with only half championship played, Barca ahead to second place on 11 points, Atletico Madrid has signed an outstanding first half of the season and that, in other times, would have served to command the League. Real Madrid, meanwhile, ranks third, a whopping 18 points of the team that seriously threatens his record 100 points last year.

Not in the best dreams Catalans (or worst nightmares meringues) there was a possibility of being champions in mid-January. But beyond the incredible advantage harvested (which bind the merit and demerit blaugrana white), which should focus our attention is a reality that nobody expected: the team of Tito Vilanova paint even better than three of the four versions of the Pep Team, leaving him still the second half of the season, in which the titles are won to become the best Barça never seen so matching and solvency concerns.

The leaves Valencia Sevilla played by Michel

The leaves Valencia to Seville Michel touched his deserved and hard-fought victory (2-0, goals from Soldado) cemented pieces. The Valencia striker many came from two separate corners, which does not say much for the team's defense Seville, hardworking but clumsy with the ball. The Valencia, Valverde's hand, continues its upward trend.

Michel, disappointed with his team

"There are high level players who have a commitment to this team and I have weaknesses, but perhaps I have some virtue. It will be very difficult to see me without force. I had been convinced that we were going to play well to win, but we have not put together two passes in the entire first period, "Benitez said after the game.

"We do not see blood and from where we get the stabbing." That is something that has to do with us, "said Sevilla coach. "This is something we can not afford," Madrid coach insisted, referring to the two goals conceded from set pieces.

Valverde, happy

"We have thirty points and are in a good line after having taken a very committed game against Sevilla," said Valencia coach, who said he believes his team is well and with confidence. "Now we have challenges against Real Madrid to continue progress and to look ahead despite the difficulties, "he added.

David Albelda has a hamstring injury that will have 10 days off and Dani Parejo Joao Pereira will be low in the next game of Valencia.