Michel Platini: “Financially far more profitable to the continental Championship matches in the cities”

UEFA President Michel Platini said UEFA Euro-2020 can pass in 12 or even 13 cities from different European countries. “Financially far more profitable to the continental Championship matches in the cities, where everything is ready for the Organization of a major tournament, where you do not need to build airports and develop the infrastructure,” - said the head of the European Football Union of journalists. And, mind you, from London to Paris to get much easier than, say, in Gdansk or Donetsk. But while this is only an idea. We will discuss it with managers of national football federations. 

UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino, in turn said that the Super Cup match for euro 2013 year 2014, will be held in Prague, in Cardiff, and 2015 - to Tbilisi. 

According to Infantino, clubs, delegaties national football players to participate in the qualifying and final tournament Euro-2012, UEFA will allocate 100 million euros.

Lucio soon will sign a contract with Juventus

Brazilian defender Lucio, who left the Inter Milan , will soon sign a contract with the country's champion Juventus. 

The agreement will be based on two seasons. By its terms, 34-year-old Brazilian's salary will amount to 2 million euros per year.

Iker Casillas: “Buffon is an example for me to follow”

“Italy played very well throughout the tournament,” - said Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas. -Therefore not surprised that she reached the finals. Balotelli is a great Duo and Cassano in attack. When Antonio was playing with me in Real Madrid, he probably had some other views on life. Now it has changed a lot. Of course, Buffon is an example for me to follow. Very happy that he still performs at the highest level. I hope I can also just great to play at his age”.

Gianni Infantino: UEFA has changed the system

“UEFA has changed the system of income distribution among participants in European competition in the period from 2012 to 2015. UEFA will receive an additional 40 million euros from the Champions League,” - told a news conference UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino. 

This is done to increase solidarity between the clubs "and reduce the financial gap between the two European tournaments. While about 31.5 million euros will be given Champions League clubs and 8.5 million. In addition, it predicted revenue of both Infantino, UEFA will increase from 2012 to 2015. Return of the Champions League will increase by 22 per cent and the year will be about 1.34 billion euros. UEFA will become profitable at 12 per cent, revenues will be 225 million euro tournament.

Top prize money from UEFA. Who how many earned

European Championship left the 14 teams, with substantial bonuses. It is clear that the Spaniards and Italians will win, because Spain has already earned € 15.5 million and € 15 million in Italy. In the event of a victory of the Spanish final distribution of prizes will be: € 23 million in Spain and in Italy - €19 mln. In the case of Italy's victory Italians will receive €22,5 million euros, while the Spaniards - € 20 million. 

The rest of the scale of the prize looks like this. 

Top prize money from UEFA: 

3. Germany-€ 16 million 

4. Portugal-€ 15 million 

5. England-€12,5 million 

6. Czech Republic-€ 12 million 

7-8. France and Greece-by €11,5 mln, 

9-10. Croatia and Russia-by €10,5 mln, 

11-12. Ukraine and Denmark-€ 10 million 

13-14. Sweden and Poland – € 10 million 

15-16. the Netherlands and Ireland for € 8 million.

The final of Euro-2012 is still 2000 tickets

Tournament Director of Euro-2012 in Ukraine Markiyan Lubkivsky said that at the main Euro-2012, 2000 tickets remained. It should be noted that the cost of one ticket (the second category is the middle zone of the stadium) in the final of UEFA Euro-2012 is $ 330.

Ruud Gullit: “I am ready to lead team of Holland”

I know enough to coach the Dutch team, told a well-known Dutch football player, former coach of Chelsea, Newcastle, the Los Angeles Galaxy and FC Terek Grozny 49-year-old Ruud Gullit. 

“I am ready to lead team of Holland, if I received such an invitation. I have enough knowledge to lead the team. I achieved and as a coach and as a player. I am sure that my experience useful national team,” – said Gullit.

Roma has acquired Brazilian midfielder

Midfielder Brazilian Fluminense football club 25-year-old Marquinho signed with Italian Roma full agreement. The Brazilian has spent the last six months as part of as Roma on loan, now capital Club signed a four-year contract with the player. Fluminense will receive € 3.5 million for the player. Payments will be made in two phases, until July 1, 2013.

Euro-2012. Final. Spain vs Italy. Bookmaker opinion

Spain and Italy will compete among themselves on July 1 trophy Championship. International betting company William Hill finds favorite upcoming Spanish team. Win constituencies Del Bosque in normal time rate factor of 2.2, bookmakers and the Italian national team-3.6. Tie ratio is 3.1. Coefficient of the Championship of Spain-1.53, Italy – 2.5.

Big Love: Gianluigi Buffon and Alena Seredova

Alena Seredova: Vice Miss Czech Republic 1998 year and now happy, though not for us to judge, wife of Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon team. During his career model girl appeared on the cover of Penthouse Europe, Playboy Europe, Spy, Extreme and Quo. In no time you could see the beauty in different movies. And it could become a wife not only Buffon. Rumor has it that at one time the girl has caused enmity between Filippo Inzaghi and Christian Vieri. Present at the birthday Vieri Alena, according to eyewitnesses, the early morning left the celebration along with the birthday boy. The Lady had and Pippo, but top scored Vieri. But it was a long time ago, and now Alain for many years now, happy with their Gigi and son Louis Thomas grows up. 

Gianluigi Buffon: Buffon is married to Czech model Alena Šeredovoj (czec. Alena Šeredová. genus. 1978) Vice Miss Czech Republic 1998 year. They married after 3 years after the start of a romantic relationship by concluding a bet that will unite the knot if Buffon will be the world champion. They have two children: Luis Thomas, born December 28, 2007, and named in honor of the Cameroonian goalkeeper Thomas N’Kono, a fan of the game, which was for many years, Gigi and David Lee, born October 31, 2009 year. June 16, 2011, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Prague Vysehrad wedding ceremony Gianluigi and Alena.

Hot summer. Sun. Beach. All these words are reminiscent of the parental leave. And footballers is no exception. Of course, that alone Stomp the sand they were interesting and boring. That is why they prefer to relax in the company of beautiful ladies. 

Take, for example, goalkeeper of Juventus Gianluigi Buffon, which a couple of months ago met a girl of his dreams - the Czech model with Russian roots Alena Seredova, famous in photoshoots. Despite the fairly poor recommendations issued by fellow striker Christian Vieri, who at one time met with Seredova, Buffon yet ventured to tie with her. But he couldn't imagine what happens. 

The fact of the matter is that bright love story in the near future may bring goalkeeper under the altar. Anyway, all this is going. After all, a couple not parted with each other for a second, preferring to come together day and night. With Gianluigi and Alena is not confused by the intrusive paparazzi. They are ready to pose for them at any time. The lovers do not hide their seriousness. 

By the way, for the goalkeeper, who never managed to graduate from high school, this Union is doubly beneficial. After all, not only the owner of a luxurious, Alain figure, and m.Phil. So bored they will not.

Joachim Low: “Spanish is not as strong”

The Italians are favorites of the finals of Euro-2012, said Chief Germany coach Joachim Löw, immediately after the second semifinal of the European Championship Italy-Germany (0: 2). 

“The Spaniards and Italians have already met in the group stage. The Italians fought then in the account, and attacked. Given the fact that Spanish is not as strong as in 2010, and they attack anyone serious not, for me personally, the Italians will be champions. With regard to us the disastrous match, this is largely my error in choosing players in the starting line-up, as well as in the choice of tactics. After the first goal, we become increasingly fallible and this led to the sad result. But I want to point out that we have a young team, which in the past 15 official games not lost a single match. We leave this tournament to come back stronger for the World Cup,” – said Low.

Gennaro Gattuso: “Mario has crazy talent”

Former Milan and Italy international Gennaro Gattuso in the usual emotional style of the way Mario Balotelli will not celebrate goals. 

“Mario has crazy talent, but it leads me to frenzy when celebrating goals scored. How can you not enjoy a 21 year in such moments? If it will, I'll be happy instead!,” - said Gattuso. 

Recall, this manner of celebrating goals scored for Manchester United legend Eric Cantona.

Euro-2012. Spanish-Italian final (Video)

Italy advanced to the final of Euro-2012, has earned a 2: 1 win against Germany. 

The victory gave the Italians Mario Balotelli struck twice. The 20-minute plays as a striker for Manchester City jumped out from behind the guardian and the head of three meters off Antonio Cassano was brilliant – 1: 0. 

The 36-minute transfer from its half Montolivo field brought on Balotelli rendezvous with Nojerom, and he is not reaching out with the goalkeeper, powerfully shot into the top corner 2: 0. In the second half Joachim Löw went all-in, firing on the attacing. This could lead to the collapse, the Italians had at least one of the three or four outputs, one on one. 

The 92-minute played in their penalty area Balzaretti hand and gave the Germans hope. Mesut Özil confidently converted a penalty kick, but in the time remaining, the miracle did not happen. Italy advanced to the finals of the European Championship, where 1 July will meet Spain.

Euro-2012 Final will judge Portuguese Pedro Proenca

Euro 2012 - Italy-Spain- referees with Portuguese Pedro Proènsa. Assistant Chief referee will Bertino Miranda and Ricardo Santos (Portugal), 4th referee appointed Cüneyt Çakır (Turkey), additional Assistant Referee is Jorge Sousa and Duarte Gomes (Portugal). 

We remind that Pedro Proença also served in this season's UEFA Champions League final between Bayern Munich and the German English Chelsea.

Capello can lead the Russian national team

Former coach of the English national team Fabio Capello is interested in a free position of head coach of the Russian team. The RFU plans to hold talks with the Italian specialist. 

Assume that Capello has some interest to employment in Russia. It is expected that until 15 August, when the Russian team planned a friendly against Cote d’Ivuar, will meet representatives of the RAF with Capello.

Peter Schmeichel: “What doing Pirlo today is the Fantastic”

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel after the semi-final of Euro 2012 qualifier between Italy and Germany (1: 2) noted game winners midfielder Andrea Pirlo. 

“What doing Pirlo today is the Fantastic. Congratulations to Andrea and Italy in the final,” – said Peter Schmeichel.

Mario Balotelli: “It was the best night of my life”

Italian striker Mario Balotelli shared his emotions after the semi-final of Euro-2012 qualifier against Germany.

"It was the best night of my life. Hope on Sunday to experience even more intense emotions. Want to see Italy won the UEFA Euro-2012, even if I will play in the final. I've waited for this moment. The match was attended by my mom. The finale will be the father. I hope to please everybody and his. Want to score a fourth goal. 

Pass from Cassano? It was a fantastic pass. Only he is capable of such things. I have replaced, because I am very tired. I have even had a cramp. I told coach wait for five minutes, but the replacement was ready. Everything is in order. 

In the run-up to the finals we must remain calm. Spain is a great tournament, but we must play our own football. I will come back to Italy soon? No. I am well in England. There's fans still love me even after I helped Italy to eliminate their national team,” – said Balotelli.

Guti: “Modric played an important role in the Tottenham”

The former Real Madrid midfielder Guti shared his opinion about the possible transition of Tottenham midfielder Luka Modrić at the Royal Club. 

“He played an important role in the Tottenham. I don't think this guy has the necessary qualities to be Real Madrid. 

The Club would be better off in the midfield he fought David Silva. Here he would have been the ideal candidate for this position. This young player, very talented. Moreover, it has already proved itself perfectly to Manchester City and Spain.” – said Guti.

Gianluigi Buffon: “We are still a young team”

The captain of Italy Gianluigi Buffon commented on the result of semi-final of Euro-2012 qualifier against Germany (2: 1). 

“I would define the Italian style as prestigious and unique, so we shouldn't play with fire at the last minute and call into question the result of such a brilliant match. 

If Germany were razed by following any accidental Ricochet, in extra time we lost would have won 2-9. We play at the European Championships and not so easy to make mistakes. We are still a young team, despite a series of age of players. This is normal when old men like me are things like younger partners and force them to think about some things. 

On the eve of this match I could not sleep and prepare for the contender was looking videos of people they celebrated our victory over England. The joy of my skin creeps. Imagine that happening in Italy now ...,” – said Buffon.

Andrea Pirlo: “We want to take the trophy”

Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo after the semi-final against Germany (2: 1) the own game as well as the shared expectations of the Euro-2012 finals with Spain. 

“I have always tried to play well in matches for the national team, he tried to work for the good of the team.

After the victory at the World Cup we had some problems and we could not have achieved tangible success. Now we come to the final and we want to take the trophy. We have achieved nothing yet. Yes, reached the final, but has not yet won it. And we need to win. Otherwise, it will seem as if we came to Rome, but did not see the Pope. 

In the game against Spain, we must show the same commitment, the same determination and dedication that matches with England and Germany,” – said Pirlo.

Fabregas penalty in the history of Spanish television

Portugal-Spain semifinal was watched more than 18 million viewers. This was an absolute record teleprosmotra on the channel Telecinco match of the national team in the history of the country. At a time when Fabregas fired the decisive penalty, the number of viewers was 19, 1 million, in numbers gives the rate of 87 per cent of the total viewership of television of Spain. A minute from the penalty spot Fabregas made history as the current minute in television history, according to France Football.

Euro-2012. Germany-Italy. Preview

Germany-Italy 

Euro-2012, semifinals 

28 June, “National”, Warsaw, 22:45 

Referee: Lannoy (France) 

Write a lot about this couple is not worth it, because we must look not clogging up semifinal head football information. You can come to this conclusion after all this information the Viewer on 15 times in the first 20 minutes will hear from commentators on television. 

Here's a quick stats and be satisfied. So 

-The teams have met each other 30 times: Italy won 14 meetings, Germany 7-9 ended in a draw, matches. 

-Italy have never lost to Germany in the official matches, three wins, four draws (two of them on the euro 1: 1 – in 1988 and 0: 0 in 1996). 

-Italy failed to qualify to the finals only twice in ten appearances in the semi finals of major tournaments (0: 2 with the USSR at Euro 1988, losing on penalties to Argentina at the 1990 World Cup after the draw 1: 1). 

-Germany is the only team to win all four games at UEFA Euro-2012. At this point they won in the last 15 official matches in a row; This is a new record in the history of all national teams.

Del Piero: “Italy should fear Ozil, Muller and Gomez”

The legendary Italian footballer Alessandro Del Piero told his team especially wary of some players of the German team in the European Championship semi-final in the Euro-2012 match Germany-Italy. 

"I want to said team the best of luck. With regard to the German national team, then I can only say that they have a very compact team, which in addition are several personalities. Italy should beware Ozil, Müller and Gómez,” – said Del Piero.

Barcelona bought Jordi Alba for € 14 million

The defender plays for Valencia CF and the Spanish national team 23-year-old Jordi Alba goes to Barcelona for € 14 million. Clubs have already agreed on all terms and conditions of transfer. Jordi Alba next week will have to pass a medical at Barcelona, after which he will sign a contract for five years, the official website of the Catalan club.

10 girls of Cristiano Ronaldo (Photos)

The most popular, rich, talented footballer on the planet should be only the most beautiful and best female. In this article we will try to remember the ten girls Cristiano Ronaldo: 

10. Jordana Jardel 

he first girl was the sister of Mario Jardel, Cristiano Ronaldo, , who played for sporting Lisbon in 2003, Jordan (worked as a model in Lisbon). Photo is attached. 

9. Luciana Abreu 

If believe the rumors, the Portuguese pop singer and our handsome introduced his sister. MEDIA wrote that Luciano Abreu attracted a stable relationship, but fate has evolved in such a way that they have not met for a long time. 

8. Raffaella Fico 

This girl became known not only for meetings with Cristiano, but public statement about the first night with it. But in the end, anything worthwhile from this failed and the couple fled. 

7. Letizia Filippi 

The Italian media reported that Leticia was hooked Ronaldo their view, from which the Portuguese just melted like ice in the sunshine. The main sexual fantasy is sex with Letitia private jet ... It is unknown whether this fantasy come true. 

6. Paris Hilton 

United States socialite with Ronaldo has likely only friendships, but the media actively write about their alleged affair. The popular Club Los Angeles couple they gather all night, and in the end, Ronaldo stayed in one of the luxurious mansions of Paris. 

5. Alice Goodwin 

Cristiano has not been able to resist the lush forms the girl and a novel, which lasted no more than a month.

4. Gemma Atkinson 

The girl survived acts of Portuguese and stated that it no longer intends to meet with him. In the media stated that they separated by mutual consent, but as always the truth known only to themselves. 

3. Nereida Gallardo 

This pot luck, which changed the Sergio Ramos on Ronaldo, became known not only for nude photo shoots, but also for the juicy details of Cristiano Ronaldo. “Our whole life consisted of Playstation, TV and sex. Ronaldo was very good in bed, so I was with him. “ 

2. Merche Romero 

Model from Portugal and Star TV. By as much as 9 years older than Ronaldo, but this did not prevent them being together throughout the year. 

1.Irina Shayk 

This is the last girl Cristiano Ronaldo for today. Irina Shayk is a native of Chelyabinsk oblast. The wedding was planned soon, namely through the 11 days after the end of the Euro 2012 on the island of Madeira. We Are Waiting For.

Walter Mazzarri and Treaty matches

Chief Instructor of the Italian Napoli 50-year-old Walter Mazzarri summoned for interrogation in the case concerning the Treaty matches. However, investigators will travel with him to the current and former players of the Club-Paolo Cannavaro, Gianluca Grava, Giuseppe mascara, Fabio Quagliarella and Matteo Gianello. The coach and players will receive interrogators with 2 on July 9, 2012 Italian prosecutor wants as soon as possible to determine the degree of guilt of the coach and players to be able to punish the winner of fifth-place Napoli before the start of the new season Italian League. 

It should be noted that the investigation of the Treaty matches in Italian football started in may 2012, under suspicion were the matches of Serie a and in season 2010/11. Previously, deprivation of points were punished two serie a club Pescara and Atalanta. Various sanctions were command and c, as well as several professional footballers.

The Spaniards await shootout

Spain is a penalty and fears surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo and England again inflames scandal. 

Influential Spanish Edition Marca talks about pre-match training session of national team on the eve of the semifinal match with Portugal. Are guys del Bosque Sports Centre at 20 kilometres from Kirsch, Donetsk. Journalists note that ended with the occupation of  breaking through penalty kicks. 

In the evening it was very hot, even in 20:30. However, senor Vincente has prepared for their one-hour lesson. Edition also notes that, in contrast to the preparation for the match against the French, this time the "red Fury" did not settle near the stadium. The Spaniards, by the way, on two days left the hospitable Ukraine and in Poland. In the Donetsk team arrived at noon the day before the match. 

It is curious that the training session was open to the press is not in the first 15 minutes, when a team efficiently, with feeling, with the placement of karate, and in the last 15 minutes. The journalists had provided an opportunity to assess which of the most powerful players in the art of breaking through penalty kicks.

Unlike the Spanish, the Portuguese team Hertha held on the "Donbass arena". The Spanish newspaper El Mundo journalists watched affair trust Paulo Bento, which according to the old tradition was open to the press only in the first 15 minutes. Portugal for the first time on the lawn Donbass arena, the Spaniards conducted there quarterfinal match against the French. 

The British newspaper the Guardian reports that former England coach Fabio Capello has sharply criticized the game Wayne Rooney for the Euro 2012. To emphasise the difference between playing striker for Manchester United and the national team, he was not without sarcasm stated that Rooney is likely a better understanding of Scottish language than English. 

The Italian, who resigned from the post of head coach of the England national team in protest against the deprivation of John Terry the captain's armband, said: "He plays well only in Manchester ... where Sir Alex Ferguson says the Scottish ". The reason for such acrimony was a reaction to the remarks made by Rooney, Don Fabio's work in the Capello. Wayne confessed that the language barrier between the mentor and the players prevented the work. "Translate words, Capello was not always accurate, and we do not understand what the coach wants from us," these words are English striker was taken out of themselves and Assistant Kapelo Galbiati. "He's an ungrateful," said another Italian specialist. As Capello kept itself to respect.

Muntari received a severe injury while playing soccer with friends

Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari said he is ready for a heavy fine from the leadership of the Club. Muntari has damaged knee ligaments and will miss about half a year. 

"It happened when I was playing football with friends. It is true that Milan Vice President Adriano Galliani evils to me. At the same time, he assured me that the Club will wait for my full recovery. I'm sorry, but now only the Club decide to fine me or not,” – said Muntari.

Diego Maradona: “Ronaldo deserved a monument to him in Lisbon”

The legendary Argentine striker Diego Maradona noted the contribution of Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's success at Euro 2012. 

“Ronaldo deserved a monument to him in Lisbon. Over the years he has had problems in the team, he was not able to show what he is capable of. 

But Paulo Bento helped Ronaldo. Now beside him Pepe, Meireles, Nani, Cristiano appears more freedom in attack. 

Along with Messi he is the best player in the world,” – said Maradona.

Alexandre Pato: “I like English football”

Milan striker Alexandre Pato explained that it is interesting for the Championship of England. 

“I like English football. I have friends who play Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. 

Now I have a real interest to play in England. But the priority for me is to work until the end of the contract with AC Milan. I am grateful to the Club and will do anything to please the fans up to the year 2014. What will happen next, I don't know yet,” – said Pato.

Vardan Minasyan: “The best impression left Italy”

At the moment we have a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the national teams of Denmark, the Czech Republic and Italy, - said head coach of Armenian football team Vardan Minasyan. The delegation of Armenia and the Armenian national team coaches football clubs went to Poland to UEFA Euro-2012. The trip is part of Pro. The Armenian delegation visited matches in the Czech Republic, Denmark and Italy. The delegation was also the national team head coach Vardan Minasyan, who gave an interview to FFA official website.

Two Fans of England split to confuse grenades piercing spot of Italians

During the quarter a bout of Euro-2012 England - Italy, when it came to a penalty shoot-out, English fans in an original way decided to prevent the Italian players to punch penalties. 

When the ball came over the Italian footballer Alessandro Diamanti (a decisive 11-m when the score was 3-2 in favor of Italy), in the bottom row of the bleachers of the stadium behind the gates of Joe Hart split two Fans England to confuse penalties. However, as it is known, not even watched Diamanti in their side, and the desperate step of England fans had not produced the expected results.

Roy Hodgson: “Rooney was charged with excessive expectations”

While the British press handled through national football team for the defeat in the quarter-finals of the Italian national team, head coach of the English national team's 64-year-old Roy Hodgson shared his opinion about the game shown national team striker Wayne Rooney. 

“Rooney was charged with excessive expectations. We all waited for more from him in the quarterfinals. When he missed the first two meetings, we all believed that he is the man who will bring us the Championship. Of course, Wayne tried very hard, but their best football against the Italians failed to show. I am sure that he too is aware of. I thought it will be like Maradona for the Argentina national team, but it turned out all wrong,” – said Hodgson.

Playmakers are back in favor

Some elements of football tactics tend to reoccur later different time periods when the successful use of which seemed to have already forgotten. Previous artists comparing themselves with those who played their role at the moment. And for sure it fills pride when the changers, speakers in the same team, learning their ABC's game. 

Josep Guardiola and football the way Andrea Pirlo had just a few months. When still a young Italian attacking midfielder of Brescia has leased from Inter, the then coach Carlo Mazzone had seen it on not quite familiar position - for him deeply as a playmaker. He managed to impress the lease for half a year, but returned in inter, which belonged, and replenished the composition of Milan. At the same place in the Brescia artist, who came Andrea, according to him, always was – Josep Guardiola. Considering the past few years, it ironically mentioned that the teacher came into place. 

It is Guardiola in the majority felt (still counts?) example of deeply as a playmaker. However, at the end of the last century, new developments in tactics forced literally disappear footballers of this type, especially of top European teams. A preference was expressed for a clearer division between engaged in defensive midfielder and attacking functions centrhavom. This position is increasingly preferred to see such a "chained dog" who primarily destroy game opponent, and Claude Makelele in this light is instructive. 

Intensification of games in midfield together with more stringent requirements regarding the position of action led to a massive failure of "classic 10" that were so popular at the turn of the century. Pirlo was lucky enough to play with the three of them, namely, Roberto Baggio (Brescia), Manuel Rui Costa and Kaka. Perhaps the presence of their team and was one of the reasons that Andrea mentors have seen a much closer to your goal. 

At the same time, playing behind such masters of reference and understanding of the game, he took over they have this priceless experience, increase the quality of the ability to maintain the tempo, playing a precise pass to any distance, to dispose of the ball. And for those who love to play clean balls "dozen", it became a real find (it is worth noting that Pirlo and he reluctantly gets involved in the selection process, which was one of the reasons for his departure from Milan). Do not get lost it and the game, in which greater emphasis on attacking the flanks, the ability to find which is jinked a formidable weapon and Milan, and the Italian national team. 

It is the first and foremost quality are key players for the position that Pirlo makes him a role model. And the need for a player who is one with a vector of attack, start with the area of the field, which often predetermine the battle fight result, defined the Renaissance as deeply as a playmaker. At the same time, identical players do not happen, and other representatives of this position on the field is quite have a right to exist. 

Mistakenly will assume that this was the cause of this age and slowness of sex. He and Pirlo, explosive speed is not famous, but the presence of the beautiful vision of the field and the ability to give an accurate and fast pass at any distance, immediately dispose of the ball, allowing them to more than compensate for the lack of movement on the field (though the run across them, it is worth noting, is quite real). 

At the same time, there are between them and quite a significant difference. If Pirlo feels best in the company of two centrhavov that act primarily on the selection (Andrea in this component is pretty weak), Scholes, and is itself an obstacle for players to attack the opponent, usually in the middle of midfield next to one partner – Michael just men. 

This example is not unique in its kind, and in the same England a couple of years ago quite successfully in the same manner and Javier Mascherano and Xabi Alonso. It is often inconspicuous Basque was wisely guided Liverpool and the game team. His qualities more comparable with the qualities of Scholes, but Alonso still and more reliable protection. He does not sin podkatami, as does Paul, and is more modern central midfielder, preferring interceptions.

Olivier Giroud sign in Arsenal

25-year-old striker of France National Team and Arsenal, Olivier Giroud have agreed on the terms of the contract. Olivier has already managed to successfully undergo a medical examination. The former player of the French champion Montpellier will sign a long-term contract, believed to be for five years. To complete the transfer left to settle some formal details. 

We remind that last season, Giroud capped Montpellier 36 matches and scored 21 goal.

Mesut Ozil: “We arrived for the Championship title”

We arrived for the Championship title, said 23-year-old Mesut Ozil, who plays for Real Madrid and Germany National Team. 

“Germany has shown excellent football. In the forthcoming meeting in the semifinals, with the Italians, we know perfectly well what can you expect from an opponent. If we give them space for attacking them, they will be able to overpower us. But Germany is strong and fight team that focused on the League title. 

As for my personal ambition, I note that my goal is a Golden Ball. It is the dream of every player, and I am sure that I am on the way to the trophy. I have strong competition, but I'm sure that in the near future I will be able to improve the performance of my game. When Germany wins the Euro, I have only increased the chances of a prestigious trophy,” – said Ozil.

Cristiano Ronaldo: “Spain, a great team”

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said that the game against their clubmates in Real Madrid in the semi-final of Euro-2012 Portugal - Spain does not create additional pressure for him. The winner of the Golden Ball-2008, confessed. He expects challenging game. 

“There is no particular pressure simply because I play against Spain. I am speaking at the highest level is 10 years old and at Club and international level. Yes, I feel responsible, but no pressure. I'm used to such games. It's nice to have the chance to be in the final, 8 years later. It will be very difficult, but we are just a step away from this. 

Spain, a great team and it's going to be a very interesting confrontation, in which Iberia, I hope we can win. This will be a hot battle,” – said Ronaldo.

Cesare Prandelli: “I think Pirlo deserves to win the Golden Ball”

Head coach of the Italian national team 54-year-old Cesare Prandelli after their victory over the England team in the semi-final of Euro-2012 expressed admiration game Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo. 

"I think Pirlo deserves to win the Golden Ball. For me he is the best in the world at the moment. I was amazed when, after the game with England he performed his penalty in such a way to mentally break down an opponent. This proves that the real winners are ready at all for the sake of the team,” – said Prandelli.

Big Love: Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk

Journalists excitedly continue to follow the development of Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo's novel and the Russian model Irina Shayk. The recent news about the athlete's firstborn, shocked not only his fans, but also a beloved player. Then it became known that the footballer had paid a fortune to a surrogate mother. That moved Cristiano, remains anyone's guess. 

The source of the player told The Daily Mail that Ronaldo paid surrogate mother for the child. According to the Portuguese newspaper Diario de Noticias, Cristiano be got the child in the United States, in San Diego, where football traveled last year. Ronaldo's representative confirmed to the press that Cristiano has truly become a father, but that his son had a surrogate mother refused to comment. 

At the moment the baby born June 17, is from the family of footballer in Portugal. About newborn care, Ronaldo's mother Maria Dolores and his sister. If you believe the Portuguese newspapers, the boy was named after his father - Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos. At the same time, according to rumors, the beloved player Irina is very much upset to hear about the baby in the family's boyfriend. According to some reports, learn about the baby girl burst into tears, as told on his page on Facebook. However, he immediately refuted the gossip model, stating that such messages are "fake". 

Currently, Cristiano and Irina are resting in one of the finest hotels in New York City. And judging by the photos, if the girl and upset a player then chooses not to show this openly. Meanwhile, in the heart of the love story of Ronaldo tries to be a famous secular pimp Goryushkin. As said by him, he introduced the most highly-paid footballer with Russian model. 

“About a year ago, when we were in Portugal, we have a meeting with a couple of famous football players, one of whom was Ronaldo, cheese and wine. At his request I found him some brides,” - said Irina Shayk which was the South Ural. She is his and was hooked. 

Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of UEFA Euro-2012, but so far no word-soccer star spends time with Mistress Irina Shayk. The other sweet couple was spotted on a romantic date at one of the restaurants in the Spanish capital, but visit a tennis match on the eve of the Magic Box. That's just not so much in love followed by Racquet on the ball, how many ... Exchange tender glances, kissing and just fooling around. No need to read the latest rumors in the tabloids, to understand what relationship connects Irina and Cristiano - snapshots from the rostrum of the La Caja Magica Stadium prove these two together love.

Activists FEMEN sentenced to arrest

FEMEN activist Inna Shevchenko, Oksana Sacko and Jana Zhdanova appeared before the Court in the city of Kiev Pechersk. A peaceful rally at the gate of the Olympic Stadium, FEMEN, activists were sentenced to arrest.

Not so artfully covered Court illegal actions of policemen, girls day in Pechersk Police Department. The measure, introduced by Ukrainian police towards FEMEN is illegal and blatantly violates article 263 of the administrative code of Ukraine, reported the official website of the movement.

Football Genius: Andrea Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo was born 19 May 1979 in Flero, Lombardy. He is an Italian World Cup winning footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Juventus, and for the Italian national team. 

He is usually deployed as a deep-lying playmaker for both Juventus and Italy and is regarded as one of best players in this position. Praised for his inventive play and his long passing ability, he is also a set-piece specialist. Pirlo has played for the Italian youth teams U-15, U-18 and U-21, captaining and leading the latter to victory in the 2000 as the Golden Player and Top Scorer of the tournament. He joined the Italian senior side during the qualification round for World Cup 2002 and captained the national team to a bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics. Later, he was instrumental in their victory in the 2006 World Cup. He was named man of the match three times, including the final, more than any other player in the tournament, and ultimately won the Bronze Ball. 

He came in third and second in IFFHS World Playmaker of the Year awards in 2006 and 2007, respectively. Fellow players on the Italian team gave him the nickname "l'architetto" (the architect) because his long passes frequently set up goal-scoring opportunities for the Azzurri. 

With Milan, he has won two UEFA Champions League (2003 and 2007), two European Super Cups (2003 and 2007), two Scudetto (2004 and 2011), an Italian Super Cup (2004), a FIFA Club World Cup (2007), and the Italian Cup in 2003. Pirlo was born in Flero, Lombardy, Italy. His brother Ivan plays for a Serie C2 club in Brescia. Pirlo made his debut for Brescia against Reggina. After breaking into the Brescia first team, Pirlo was spotted by Internazionale coach, Mircea Lucescu who signed the playmaker. 

However, Pirlo was unable to break into the first squad and Internazionale finished 8th in the 1998–99 Serie A campaign. Pirlo was shipped off on loan to the club he made his debut against in 1995, Reggina. After an impressive season he returned to Internazionale but was once again unable to break into the first squad making just 4 league appearances and spent the second half of the season on loan at former club, Brescia. After 3 seasons on the Internazionale books, Pirlo was sold to fierce rivals, Fatih Terim's Milan for 35 billion Italian lire. 

Pirlo started his career as an offensive midfielder until coach Carlo Ancelotti developed for him a deep-seated playmaking role at Milan. Since then, he has formed a formidable partnership with Gennaro Gattuso in the midfield and has earned the nickname "the metronome" for the way he sets the team's rhythm. He led Serie A in the 2002–03 season in four special categories, passes played (2589), ball possession (123 hours played and 39 minutes), successful balls (661) and successful passes (2093). This implies that he averaged almost 90 passes per game. He led Milan in minutes played for the 2006–07 season with 2,782. In October 2007, he was nominated for the 2007 FIFA World Player of the Year Award but it went to Milan teammate Kaká instead. After Kaká and coach Carlo Ancelotti left Milan in the summer of 2009, Chelsea tested Milan's resolve by bidding $12m and Claudio Pizarro for Pirlo. That transfer windows the two clubs has also swapped Cristian Brocchi for Guly; Paolo Ginestra for Matteo Bogani. 

The deals later reported by press were also aimed to create "false profit" by inflating the transfer fees in the swap deal, which Ginestra and Bogani both created €3.5million "profit" for both clubs but in terms of registration rights. 

The club rejected the offer and Pirlo was said to be contemplating a transfer request. On 5 August, Berlusconi decided not to sell Pirlo who said he was overjoyed and wanted to end his career at Milan. On 21 October 2009, Pirlo scored a notable 30 meter goal in Milan's 3–2 win over Real Madrid. It was at Milan where he found his true strides developing into a world class player. With Milan, he won two Scudetto and two Champions League titles. He also won an Italian Cup and two UEFA Super Cups with Milan in 2003 and 2007. However, his most forgettable incident was the penalty miss during 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, as he found his spot kick was saved by Jerzy Dudek. 

On 2 October 2010, Pirlo scored a 40-yard goal against Parma to give Milan their first away win of the 2010–11 season. On 18 May 2011, Pirlo confirmed that he would be leaving Milan at the end of the 2010-11 season, after a mutual decision not to renew his contract. Juventus have announced that they have signed midfielder Andrea Pirlo as a free agent on a contract that will last until 2014. “The contract signed is from July 1, 2011 until June 30, 2014.” After the transfer to Juventus, Pirlo stated that going to Juventus was not an incorrect choice. His first match for Juventus was a friendly match against Sporting Lisbon, although he played well he couldn't prevent Juventus from losing 2-1. In the fifth game of the season, Pirlo faced his old team Milan for the first time, and while he did not score, he dictated the tempo of the game to lead his new club to a 2-0 win. Pirlo captained Italy to an Under-21 European Championship in 2000 and semi-finalists in 2002. Pirlo played for Italy at the 2000 Summer Olympics, won the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics.

Pirlo was a member of the Italian Squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. In Italy's first match in the tournament, Pirlo scored the opening goal against Ghana, and subsequently set up a goal for Vincenzo Iaquinta to seal the 2–0 victory. He was named the Man of the Match. In the second match, he set up a diving header for Alberto Gilardino from a set piece which proved to be vital in their 1–1 draw against the United States. In the semifinal against Germany, he assisted on the opening goal in the dying minutes and was again named Man of the Match. In the final against France, his corner kick produced Marco Materazzi's equalizing header ten minutes after France had opened the score. The match went to a penalty shoot-out, in which he scored. He was named Man of the Match for a third time, and was voted third-best player of the tournament. 

Pirlo made his first return to the San Siro yet again in a friendly match which the game unfortunately went AC Milans favour 2-1. Pirlo made his first appearance in Serie A for Juventus against Parma in season 2011-2012. He lobbed in the ball into the box for Stephan Lichtsteiner who dribbled it past the goalkeeper and opened the score. Later, he provided another assist for Claudio Marchisio which made the game 4-0. The match eventually ended in 4-1, marking strong start for Juventus in the new season. 

Pirlo was not be able to play the first two games in the 2010 FIFA World Cup for Italy, due to recent injuries. He came off the bench for Italy late in the match on 24 June against Slovakia. Even with his help in orchestrating a renewed Italian offense, Pirlo could not prevent Italy from being knocked out of the first round. Andrea Pirlo and his wife Deborah Roversi married in 2001 and have two children: son Niccolò (born 2003) and daughter Angela (born 2006).