10/27/14

Sergio Aguero: Manchester - it's a very quiet place

Sergio Aguero: Manchester - it's a very quiet place
Striker of Manchester City Sergio Aguero told about his life in Manchester, and compared it with life in Argentina. From the point of view of Aguero, the public in England is much more educated than the home player.
"Manchester - it's a very quiet place. It is safe to go for a walk. When I first came here, I was not really known. I could walk around the city, at least near the Old Trafford, and no I did not recognize. I became more recognizable after the championship goal (in the season 2011/2012) I was approached by people, but if they see that I eat, they will not stick. Satisfied that I had finished, they can politely ask to be photographed.
In Argentina, is quite different. There I could just get in the car and, without showing anywhere, just home. If I went out on the street - the people around me spinning from the first minute. If I am in the restaurant - they come and take pictures without permission. One guy came up and started taking pictures. I asked him to wait a minute, he said: "No, I must go" - said Aguero.

Vincenzo Montella:I liked the character of my team after a missed goal

Vincenzo Montella:I liked the character of my team after a missed goal
Head coach of Fiorentina Vincenzo Montella shared his opinion regarding the game of their wards in the away match of the 8th round of Serie A with AC Milan (1:1).
"Now we have to make a good result at home. I liked the character of my team after a missed goal. This game was more tactical and technical. Now Ilichich scored, we do not think it somewhere to let go. It can achieve a lot and grow in the coming months. Exchange of statements with Inzaghi before the match? There is mutual respect and good relations", - said Montella.

10/26/14

Robin van Persie: We needed to win

Robin van Persie: We needed to win
Manchester United's striker Robin van Persie believes his team can beat Chelsea (1:1) in the championship match in England. It should be noted that it was the Dutchman's goal in injury time helped United avoid defeat.
"Sense of mixed we could win. I have had two points in the beginning of the match and fortunately I got another chance at the end of the game, taking advantage of them. We needed to win, to score three points, but in the end we can be satisfied with a draw. In training we feel better, more successful run with the ball. However you want to show the quality of football is not the episodes, and throughout the match.Manchester United can catch up with Chelsea? Of course. It is still far from the end of the season. Failed half way", - said Van Persie.

Suarez: I tried to help the team, but I knew that I would not be able to complete the match

Suarez: I tried to help the team, but I knew that I would not be able to complete the match
FC Barcelona's striker Luis Suarez shared his impressions from a debut: FC Barcelona against Real Madrid (1:3).
"I tried to help the team, but I knew that I would not be able to complete the match. Luis Enrique warned me that I would play in the starting line-up. The team has gone through the worst of the time. Barcelona is still the leader, we will continue to work hard. We will be able to correct the situation. I believe in this team," - said Suarez.

Fabio Capello: I hate when the player of Neymar's level always falls on the lawn regularly, when someone touches

Fabio Capello: I hate when the player of Neymar's level always falls on the lawn regularly, when someone touches
Russian national team's head coach Fabio Capello praised FC Barcelona's striker Neymar for playing in the Spanish League match with Real Madrid, in which the Brazilian scored the first goal, but also criticized him for his frequent falls in fight with the rivals.
"Neymar is a great striker, but I hate when the player of his level always falls on the lawn regularly, when someone touches. It annoys me a lot. As for the game, it was great. Every player knows what to do and how to do it," - said Capello.

10/23/14

Rodgers: Balotelli's theme is closed

Rodgers: Balotelli's theme is closed
FC Liverpool's head coach Brendan Rodgers commented on the Act of striker Mario Balotelli at half-time of the match with Real Madrid, when Italian exchanged t-shirts with Real Madrid's Defender Pepe.
"We have responded to the Act with Balotelli inside the Club. We talked about what we can do in this country and, in particular, in our Club and what not. Topic closed. It seems to me that talk about Balottelli, he deserves criticism or not, it's part of football, and they always will be," - said Rogers.
The match with Liverpool vs Real Madrid was held October 22 at "Anfield" and Blancos won with a score of 3: 0.

Benzema: To play against Barcelona is always very difficult

Benzema: To play against Barcelona is always very difficult
Striker of Real Madrid Karim Benzema was confident thathis team can beat FC Barcelona in the match of the ninth round of the Championship of Spain. Footballer of France noted that the Blancos have all the prerequisites.
"To play against Barcelona is always very difficult. But our team is in good condition, and we intend to win", - said Benzema.
Recall, another Spanish "Clasico" will be held on October 25 at the "Royal Club". After eight rounds of the Catalans with 22 points in first place, while Real Madrid is second standings, earning 18 points.

10/14/14

Pelle: I am 29 years old, not 39. Not that I'm old!

Pelle: I am 29 years old, not 39. Not that I'm old!
Italian striker Graziano Pelle said he was very happy to score his first goal in Italy in the first match, and ironically noted that it did not consider his age too great to debut in the national team.
Recall, ahead of Italians visiting the Malta national team won with a score in the qualifying tournament for Euro-2016 on wards. Pelle had the only goal in this meeting.
“I am 29 years old, not 39. Not that I'm old! Now I am happy, everyone has their own path. Glad I got to the point, it is especially pleasant that managed to score. It is always important for a striker. I had one more time, I could not score. On the one hand, I'm happy, but at the same time, angry at myself, as could play better. I have been able to work together with Ciro Immobile, we worked with a trainer for a week to find new options.” – said Pelle.

10/13/14

Rooney: It's a good win for us

Rooney: It's a good win for us
England National team's striker Wayne Rooney said on the match with Estonia national team in the qualifying stage of UEFA Euro 2016.
“Over the years, I've proven that I can score goals. Their goalkeeper had a great match, but we can be happy with their game, we have a young team. We knew that the game would be so expected that Estonia will play from the defense and it will be difficult to hit their gate. It's a good win for us. We have a strong line-up, in the starting line-up we may leave many players. The choice of the coach was not wrong,” – said Rooney.

Wenger: We're not going to sell Podolski at the moment

Wenger: We're not going to sell Podolski at the moment
Arsenal’s coach Arsene Wenger said he continues to count on striker Lukas Podolski.
"Everything is very simple. We're not going to sell Podolski at the moment. I hasten to say that all of these transfer rumours are not true. I look forward to the whole team, we want to succeed, and Lukas is in my plans," – said Wenger.
In the current season, Podolski took part in three matches for Arsenal in the Premier League and never scored.

10/12/14

Jose Mourinho: PSG can win the Champions League

Jose Mourinho: PSG can win the Champions League
Chelsea's Manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he had the opportunity to work with PSG, but he twicerefused offers from the French club. Portuguese expert noted that it was a priority for PSG, but as a result of his refusal to head coach the Parisians in 2011, becoming the Italian Carlo Ancelotti.
“I have twice denied PSG. Until the appointment of Ancelotti I was priority option Club sporting Director Leonardo. Currently the team is in good hands, Laurent Blanc is a good coach. PSG can win the Champions League. It would be very interesting if in the final of the tournament met PSG and my team,” - said Mourinho.

Mario Balotelli: I have nothing to hide, except my genius?

Mario Balotelli: I have nothing to hide, except my genius?
Striker Mario Balotelli has not managed to show himself fully in Liverpool, where he moved last summer from AC Milan. Despite this, the fans teams continue to support it, and even prepared a special banner. “I have nothing to hide, except my genius”, was written on a banner next to the image of Balotelli.
“I have nothing to hide, except my genius? Wow!Thank the man who made it. I know that you all expectfrom me more ... More goals, more genius. Give me time and I'll show that it's true.” - posted by Balotelli in Instagram.

Raphael Varane: We closed Cristiano Ronaldo. We all know about his skill

Raphael Varane: We closed Cristiano Ronaldo. We all know about his skill
French National team’s defender Raphael Varane commented on the result of a friendly match against Portugal. The meeting, held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis ended in victory for the French with a score 2:1.
“We closed Cristiano Ronaldo. We all know about his skill, and not scored, pleases us. We have defensively. Yes, it was a friendly match, but you saw how it was intense. As a complete match of the teams. With Portugal is always difficult,” – said Varane.