Berlusconi: Menez goal for Milan was wonderful

Owner of AC Milan Silvio Berlusconi said his team a draw in a match with Inter in a match of the 12th round of Serie A, which took place on 23 November and ended with the score 1:1.

“You are not allowed Inter to play, stopped Kovacic, so my compliments to Essien. Menez goal was wonderful. It was a good match; you fought with strength, passion and enthusiasm. Now every game we need to take a step forward. I want to replace the coach did, that none of the teams did not feel deprived of playing time and the players always want to continue to sacrifice something and keep themself in shape all the time” – said Berlusconi.

Neymar become the most powerful man in Brazil according to Forbes

22-year-old striker of FC Barcelona Neymar has been recognized as the most powerful man in Brazil according to the local magazine Forbes. Rating is calculated from the frequency of references to a person in the press and the number of subscribers in social networks.

In second place was the defender of PSG David Luiz, ahead of the writer Paulo Coelho.

1. Neymar - footballer (FC Barcelona)

2. David Luiz - footballer (PSG)

3. Paulo Coelho - writer

4. Ivechi Sangalov - TV presenter and singer

5. Gisele Bundchen - supermodel

6. Dani Alves - footballer (FC Barcelona)

7. Pele - footballer

8. Roberto Carlos - football coach (Sivasspor)

9. Caetano Veloso - musician

10. Luciano Huck - TV presenter.

Mexes: The club acquired new players to get rid of me

Defender of AC Milan Philippe Mexes said he was not going to leave the club at the end of the season. The head coach of Rossoneri Filippo Inzaghi from the beginning of the season gave preference to other players, but in the last two matches of the championship in Italy French footballer, whose contract ends in 2015, went on the field in the starting lineup and played the full 90 minutes.

“I do not know if I did not go out on the field because the summer refused to move to another team. But some special offers have been made. Of course, the club acquired new players to get rid of me. Inzaghi from the beginning gave me to understand that I will have less chance of match practice, as there were many more young central defenders. But I see myself in the future of AC Milan.” - said Mexes.

The health status of Pele again deteriorated sharply

The health status of the legendary Brazilian footballer Pele again deteriorated sharply.

It is reported that the state of Pele deteriorated again on Thursday evening. He enrolled in the intensive care unit at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo with an abdominal infection. The body of former player inadequately responded to antibiotic used to treat.

On Friday, state Pele has not improved, a footballer developed renal failure. Currently he is on dialysis. It is expected that the press service of the Albert Einstein Hospital will make a statement about his status in the next two days.

Klopp: I am grateful for all the nice comments about me, but my future - is Dortmund

The head coach of Borussia Jürgen Klopp commented on the rumors that he may lead London Arsenal.

“I do not think that the fans of Arsenal, seeing as my team looked at the Emirates, want to see me in the club. In the Arsenal has one of the best coaches in the world. But I worked too in one of the best clubs in the world. I am grateful for all the nice comments about me, but my future - is Dortmund” - said Klopp.

Coentrao has no doubt that the Golden Ball win Cristiano Ronaldo

Defender of Real Madrid Fabio Coentrao has no doubt that the title of best football player of the year to win the striker of Blancos Cristiano Ronaldo. In addition, Coentrao believes that UEFA president Michel Platini is not necessary to speak on this subject.

“The words of the people occupying very high positions, can be interpreted as an attempt to influence the outcome of elections. But no matter how hard they try, they cannot change what they see everything. Never before has the difference between the best in the world and the other contenders for the Golden Ball was not so great” - said Coentrao.

Lampard: Aguero is the best striker in the world

Midfielder of Manchester City Frank Lampard, the rights of whom are belong to New York City, spoke about his team's play, and also praised striker Sergio Aguero, who scored a hat-trick in the home match of the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League with Bavaria (3:2).

“Taking into consideration the strength of our staff, I think we'll just have to progress. We do not much sadness over the fact that we’re not on the top, but continueing to hunt, that's what the majority of the team is doing. We will try to improve our game more and achieve victory in Rome.

As for Aguero, he is the best striker in the world. We are in the Premier League are very fortunate that we have such a striker. Last year it was Luis Suarez, and now Aguero and Diego Costa. They are both among the best strikers in the football world. Although their styles are different, they are both fantastic players. Aguero won the match for us with Bavaria.

In Chelsea I played with Drogba, who was always considered as the best striker, but Aguero is on a different level. Compare them is difficult, because the styles are so different, in terms of the completion of the attacks, sharpness, speed... Aguero just does not stop scoring goals” - said Lampard.

Mourinho: Our team now has joy, originality and beauty

Head coach of Chelsea Jose Mourinho spoke about a new component of the game of his team, which he saw in the outside match against Schalke 04, held on 25 November in the group stage of the Champions League and completed a crushing victory of Londoners with a score of 5:0.

“Chelsea in the game has a component that was not there before - joy, originality and beauty. We are very happy with the performance of players. Chelsea shows good results and is playing very, very well at the moment”- said Mourinho.

Real Madrid repeated the record by winning in a row

Real Madrid won the 15th consecutive victory in official matches, by winning in the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League, Basel with a score of 1:0.

Previously, Real Madrid was close to the the 15 victories one by one in a row in 1961 under the supervision of Miguel Munoz in 2011 and Jose Mourinho. Last time blancos lost points on 13th of September in the third round of La liga by losing at home Atletico (1:2).

In order to establish a new record Real Madrid will need to win Malaga abroad in the 13th round of the championship of Spain.

Del Bosque stated to be tolerant on the field

Spain international coach Vicente Del Bosque believes that the most important thing for the players – not to tolerate personal relationships on the field. Steering European champions said this, referring to the conflict between the goalkeeper of Real Madrid Iker Casillas and defender Alvaro Arbeloa.

“There is no need to have good relationships outside the field between the players. The main thing is that they should have the right attitude on the field “- said Del Bosque.

As a reminder the relationship between Casillas and Arbeloa became cool after the last defended the former head coach of the Real Madrid Jose Mourinho. The portuguese specialist was in conflict with Casillas and some other players of Real Madrid during last season in the Royal Club.

Football Genius: James Rodriguez

James Rodríguez - the Brazil World Cup’s Golden Boot winner is a spectacular player. He is young but has a wealth of experience from spells in the Argentinian, Portuguese and French leagues. Precocious and virtuoso are just two of the words used to describe the 22-year-old playmaker ahead of Colombia’s World Cup quarter final against Brazil on Friday.

You may not have heard of James Rodriguez before - but you certainly have now. He is a midfielder who can play on both wings and in the centre, and he plays with extraordinary imagination. He started his career in his home country in the ranks of Envigado FC before moving to Banfield in Argentina. He won the Europa League with Porto, three league titles with Portugal, and a Portuguese Cup. After a year with Monaco and a sensational performance at the World Cup, he signed with Real Madrid. James was born in Cucuta in 1991 to Wilson James Rodriguez Bedolla and Maria Del Pilar Rubio. Brought up in the city of Ibague Rodriguez was actually named after James Bond.

His father was a footballer also, but was largely absent leaving his godfather Juan Carlos Restrepo to look out for him and guide his early football development.

Just 22, he is already Colombia’s top scorer at a World Cup and is the leading scorer so far at the 2014 tournament. For many, the player who wears the name James on his jersey has been a revelation at the World Cup.

A number of Colombia's stars have begun their road to glory in such tournaments but James' story has an added touch of controversy behind it. James began his career with the Academia Tolimense football school before getting his big break following his performances at the Pony Futbol championships in 2004. James moved to Medellin and progressed through the ranks even paying for private coaching with renowned coach Omar Suarez.

But he never went on to fulfil his potential with them as, after making only a single first-team appearance, he was snapped up by Argentine side Banfield in 2008.

Away from football, James is married to the sister of teammate David Ospina. He and Daniela Ospina have been married for three years and have a one-year-old daughter Salome.

He scored six times at the championships in Brazil and left behind wonder goals such as the volley against Uruguay, which was chosen as the goal of the tournament by FIFA.com users. He was without doubt key to Colombia reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. He was named the man of the match in three of the five matches he played.

On social media sites, Rodriguez refers to himself in profiles as a “Son of God.” Usually shy and a man of few words, he got over a mild stuttering problem during his childhood. He is the son of an ex-footballer who left the family when Rodriguez was 3. It was his step-father who took Rodriguez to a football school when he was 5 and where he usually played with boys who were advanced.

Franck Ribery: I have seen how Blatter with euphoria welcomed Ronaldo

Midfielder of Bavaria Franck Ribery once again criticized FIFA. According to the French footballer the selection of the best player of the year was unfair. It worth to mention that Cristiano Ronaldo got the Golden Ball 2013.

“As part of Bavaria I won five titles and three individual awards. Nevertheless, I have not been chosen. I have seen how FIFA president Zepp Blatter in the euphoria welcomed Ronaldo before the awards ceremony. There are a lot of pictures. I'm not mad, and it was clear that he will win” - said Ribery.

Nesta will play again in India

The former defender of AC Milan and the Italian international Alessandro Nesta decided to resume his playing career and signed a contract until the end of the season with an Indian club Chennai. 38-year-old Italian is intended to replace a part of an extended period of retired defender John Mendoza. It is noteworthy that the head coach is a former partner of Nesta, Italian national team’s defender Marco Materazzi. The nowadays team there are such known in European football players as: Elano, Mikael Silvestre and Eric Djemba-Djemba. It is possible that Nesta will appear on the field already on 5 of December.

Nesta’s last team was MLS (Montreal Impact) in October 2013 The defender announced about his retirement.

Platini: I would like that the report of Garcia to be published fully

UEFA’s President Michel Platini said that he considered it was necessary to publish a report of the Ethics Committee Member FIFA Michael Garcia, who was investigating the circumstances obtaining Russia and Qatar the right to host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022.

“With regard to the investigation of FIFA, I would like that the report of Garcia to be published fully, but with the norms of the Ethics Committee. And there is no doubt that if there is any violation, it is necessary to hold a second vote” - said Platini.

As a reminder the ethics committee of FIFA withdrew Russia and Qatar suspicions of corruption in the voting for the host country of the World Cup 2018 and 2022, but Michael Garcia said that the information from his report was interpreted incorrectly.

Ibrahimovic: Messi is Genius and I’m God

The Striker of PSG Zlatan Ibrahimovic responded to the offer of club media services of Parisians to choose 11 best players by his opinion, and assembled his dream team. To each player the striker used an epithet. In the dream team of Swede there was no place for Cristiano Ronaldo, but there were Buffon, Thuram, Thiago Silva, Cannavaro, Maxwell, Iniesta, Vieira, Xavi and Nedved.

And for a striker he amounted Lionel Messi, Ibrahimovic called him “Genius”, and with a smile characterized himself as a “God.”

Cesc Fabregas: Ramos can always call me and say everything in person

Spain international midfielder Cesc Fabregas has expressed his regret over the fact that his devotion to the national team has been questioned. Fabregas and Diego Costa, defending the colors of London Chelsea did not participate in the qualifying match of the European Championship with the Belarusian national team and in a friendly game with the national team of Germany. Officially, it was reported that a player is injured, but in Spain many doubted it. One of the doubters was the European champions defender Sergio Ramos. He said in particular that the players have to play in the national team with the same dedication with which act in their clubs. Later, he said that he did not mean Fabregas and Costa.

“I thought that he hinted me and I said about it to Sergio by phone. After that conversation everything is all right. I reminded him that we started playing together in the youth team in Spain and there is no need to say such things in the press. He can always call me and say everything in person. I had an injury of the left leg, and if I played in these matches, it could happen to me what happened to the Modric”- said Fabregas.

Zizou doesn’t hold the correct license

Zinedine Zidane has been permitted to continue coaching Real Madrid Castilla following a successful appeal to a Spanish court.

Following an appeal by the La Liga giants, a Spanish court suspended the ban on the grounds that there were no infringements in Zidane’s respective documents, and it ruled that the ex-footballer may carry out his coaching activities at Real Madrid. The former France international was handed a three-month ban by the Football Competition Committee after it was reported that he does not hold the correct license.

Inzaghi: Disappointed that AC Milan could not beat Inter

Head coach of AC Milan Filippo Inzaghi commented on the game of his players in the match of the 12th round of Serie A against the Inter, which ended with the score of 1:1. For Inzaghi it was the first Milan derby as a coach, and for his colleague Roberto Mancini - the first game with the rank of chief coach of Inter after returning to coaching bridge Nerazzurri.

“It is disappointing that we led in the account, had a good time, but did not win. However, my team completely surrendered the game, it was a balanced game in which Inter was also very good. Inter made pressure, but did not create situations. They scored after our mistakes. We know we need to grow, but I think that the team spirit and hunger for victory today was good. Derby has shown that there are two teams that are working on progress and who will still be ups and downs.

Inter changed the coach, which gave the team an extra enthusiasm. Perhaps we should feel sorry that did not create enough moments to score. But now we do not have to look at the table, we must look at the nature and determination of this team. First of all we need to deal with injuries, as at full strength we will be competitive. I am happy that the team has such a spirit "- said Inzaghi.

Podolski: I love Arsenal and London, but I'm not a clown

Striker of Arsenal Lukas Podolski spoke about his position in the team. German spent this season four matches for Arsenal in the Premier League, each time leaving a substitution under the end of the match and did not tell the difference.

"I will try to talk to Arsene Wenger. I want to get well-deserved chance. I love Arsenal and London, but I'm not a clown” - said Podolsky.

Neuer and Casillas - FIFA and FIFPro contenders for the title of best goalkeeper of the year

FIFA and FIFPro published a list of the five goalkeepers who pretend to take the place of a shot in the symbolic team of 2014, according to FIFA from its Tweeter.

The list includes Manuel Neuer (Bavaria), Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Claudio Bravo (Barcelona), Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) and Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea).

Ancelotti: Mourinho is a great coach

The head coach of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti said that by his nature is very different from his mentor’s of Chelsea Jose Mourinho. Ancelotti said this in response to a request to compare himself with the Portuguese expert.

"We are different from each other, and each of us is guided in a particular situation according to our natures. I fight only when I can not avoid the war. However, Mourinho is a great coach,”- said Ancelotti.

The shape of Alexis Sanchez is suffering due to frequent sex (Photos)

Striker of Arsenal Alexis Sanchez lately feels tired due to his girlfriend Laya Grassi. According to the publication La Cuarta, a Chilean footballer getting tired because of his sexual appetites girl.

The source claims that Grassi requires footballer intimacy every day that affects the game of Sanchez. Note that in the 12th round of Arsenal yielded Manchester United with a score of 1:2, and Sanchez spent the whole game.

Aguero and Jovetic will help Manchester City in the game with Bavaria

Strikers of Manchester City Sergio Aguero and Stefan Jovetic will be able to help their team in the match of the fifth round of the group stage of the Champions League with Bavaria. This was announced by the head coach of “Citizens” Manuel Pellegrini. Both players missed the last training of the team.

“Aguero and Jovetic hit the bid for the match with Bavaria”- said Pellegrini.

Carlos Tevez: I'm in a great club

Striker of Juventus Carlos Tevez after the away match with Lazio (3:0), in which he scored the second goal, agreed with the words of his compatriot Juan Sebastian Veron, who said that Carlos showed the best football of his career.

“I'm in a great club. I agree that now I’m showing the best football of my career. As for the Champions League, then the dream is not harmful. First we have to play with Malmo and then look at our situation. There is a need to act in the same way as in the match with Parma and Lazio, then it will be hard to lose” - said Tevez.

We would like to remind that the meeting of Juventus with Malmo will be held on November 26 in Sweden in the fifth game of the group round of the Champions League.

Juventus won Lazio with a big score

Match of the 12th round of the Italian Serie A, Lazio - Juventus won. Juve three times struck the gate of the Roman team at the stadium Olympic in Rome, not conceding even a single goal.

Midfielder Paul Pogba marked duplicate, one goal was scored by striker Carlos Tevez. 70 minutes into the game, when the score was 3:0, Juventus remained in the minority due to the removal of midfielder Simone Padoin, but it did not help, Lazio to have at least one goal.

Juventus took first place in the championship standings of Italy, three points ahead of AS Roma. Lazio is in the fifth position, the gap between Juventus and Lazio is 12 points.

Luis Enrique: For me Messi is the best player in history

Head coach of FC Barcelona Luis Enrique commented on the achievement of striker of the Club Lionel Messi, who became with 253 goals the best scorer in the history of La LIga.

“I like Messi’s goals a lot. I have already mentioned that I had never seen such a player. He surpasses all the players, whom I have seen.

Messi is unique. We are happy that we have such a footballer. For me he is the best player in history” - said Luis Enrique.

Messi was the top scorer in the history of La Liga

Striker of FC Barcelona Lionel Messi scored twice in a match of the 12th round of the La Liga with Seville and brought the number of his goals in the La Liga to 252.

Thus, at the age of 27 Argentine footballer was the best scorer in the history of La Liga, beating Telmo Zarra, who from 1940 to 1955 was playing for the Athletic. Messi managed to score 252 goals in his 289 league games.

Fabio Capello: Ancelotti is a great coach for Real Madrid

Russian national team's head coach Fabio Capello's words of praise addressed to his colleague from Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti. Capello believes that the Royal Club headed by his compatriot in the current season is able to achieve great successes.

"I think that Ancelotti - a specialist in the long term. He is a great coach for Real Madrid, a great team, which show a very high level football and perform serious work. Real Madrid of the current sample is capable of displaying a spectacular game and win all the trophies. FC Barcelona in composition is not as strong as Real Madrid" - said Capello.

Allegri: We spent a couple of great matches and deserves more than three points in the group

Head coach of Juventus Massimiliano Allegri shared expectations of the home match of the fourth round of the group stage of the Champions League with Olympiacos. According to Allegri, his team needs a victory tomorrow, with reigning champion Italy wants to win by two goals to improve the goal difference.

"We must stay calm and concentrate. We have to show a good, intense football game. During these 95 minutes we will be playing for their future in the Champions League. We just need the victory. We have to play better in technical terms than it was in Greece, where we allowed many marriage programs. Especially in the first half.

Our goal - a victory, moreover, we will try to win with two goals, as it is then it may be important at the registration of personal meetings. But you first need to get three points, and then consider the goal difference. We spent a couple of great matches and deserves more than three points in the group", - said Allegri.

As a reminder in Greece Juventus lost Olympiacos with the score 0:1, and is currently in the third place in the group behind the leaders by three points.

Liverpool will offer Steven Gerrard a new contract

Liverpool started talks with Captain Steven Gerrard on the extension of the term of the contract.

The current agreement with the Englishman's early will expire in the summer of 2015, but the player said he did not intend to end the career of a player. Liverpool is going to offer Gerrard to extend the current contract for one season until the summer of 2016.