Dante: I am grateful from Bavaria for these amazing three years

The former defender of Bavaria Dante, replenished the ranks of Wolfsburg, thanked the Munich Club. Brazilian footballer think that his stay in the German Grande was successful.

“I thank Bayern for these three wonderful years. For me, it means more than the conquest of titles and unforgettable memories. It was an incredible time for me and my family. The Club, the fans and my former partners from the team will remain in my heart,” - wrote Dante on his page on the social network Twitter.

Nesta has been appointed in the position of head coach for Miami

Miami announced the name of the head coach of the Club. It was the legendary AC Milan’s defender Alessandro Nesta.

Miami starting from 2016 will begin performances in NASL, the second division after MLS. Nesta has already had experience in North America: after leaving Milan, the defender from 2012 to 2013 year played for Montreal.

Di Maria: It was hard to me to get used to the philosophy of Van Gal

PSG’s midfielder Angel Di Maria, who spent only one year in Manchester United and was sold by 63 million € told about his problems in relations with Louis Van Gal.

“I began pretty well my feat in Manchester, but then I got injury. Then everything turned out not so well. It was difficult for me to adapt to the philosophy of van Gal, to work under his requirements. Van Gal has changed my position on the field. Laurent Blanc said that he wants to use me in the same way as in Real Madrid. I did not expect such a reception. Here, the warmest reception has been arranged for me. I am happy to be in PSG and play along with Lavezzi and Pastore,” - said Di Maria.

Neymar: I don’t think 24 hours only about football

FC Barcelona’s striker Neymar said that football is not an obsession for him. Brazilian footballer also noted that he also enjoys spending time with his family.

“Before going to the field I don’t think about something special. I'm not the one who thinks about football 24 hours per day. Before the match I change my clothes, go out to the field to warm up, and ask God to bless me. I don’t want to stay in the history of football, not only through my personal achievements, but a team success,” - said Neymar in the interview to Nike.

Bacca: Balotelli should work hard in Milan

AC Milan’s striker Carlos Bacca noted that with the return of Mario Balotelli to AC Milan the competition in the attack will become very intensive. The Rossoneri have rented Balotelli from Liverpool.

“The arrival of Balotelli will bring the team a favor. Mario is trained in Milan just a couple of days and still he has to work hard there. Well, what about the tactical scheme the coach should decide it. Only Mikhailovich can decide will we play two or three strikers in the same time,” - said Bacca.

Representative of Witsel: Axel is ready to move to AC Milan

Francesco Marsella, a representative of Zenit’s midfielder Axel Witsel spoke out about the latest news related to the possible transfer of Axel to AC Milan.

“We can confirm that we have lately had contacts with AC Milan representatives and now all depends from Milan. Witsel talked with the President of Zenit, and he gave the nod to his departure from the Club. Axel wants to move to Milan and is ready even tomorrow to wear the t-shirt of the Club, if the Rossoneri decide so.

Terms of the deal? It can be the rent of the player for € 3 million, with a commitment to repurchase him by € 22 -23 million if the player will hold at least 20 matches with AC Milan. I hope that there will be a deal before the closure of the transfer window,” – said Marsella.

Pirlo, Criscito and Giovinco are invited to Italy national team

Italian coach Antonio Conte called for preparations for the qualifying matches of UEFA Euro 2016 from Malta (3 September) and Bulgaria (6 September) 28 players, including Defender Domenico Criscito (Zenit). New comer from Juventus to MLS Andrea Pirlo and striker Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto) are also included in the list. Midfielder of Juventus Claudio Marchisio is missed from the line-up due to injury.

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus), Daniele Padelli (Torino), Salvatore Sirigu (Paris Saint-Germain).

Defenders: Francesco Acerbi (Sassuolo), Andrea Barzagli (Juventus), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus),Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus), Domenico Criscito (Zenit), Matteo Darmian (Manchester United), Mattia De Sciglio (AC Milan), Manuel Pasqual (Fiorentina), Andrea Ranocchia (Internazionale).

Midfielders: Andrea Bertolacci (AC Milan), Daniele De Rossi (Roma), Alessandro Florenci (Roma), Marco Parolo (Lazio), Andrea Pirlo (New York City), Roberto Soriano (Sampdoria), Marco Verratti (Paris Saint-Germain).

Forwards: Antonio Candreva (Lazio), Eder (Sampdoria), Stephan El Shaarawy (Monaco), Manolo Gabbiadini (Napoli), Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto), Ciro Immobile (Sevilla), Graziano Pelle (Southampton), Franco Vasquez (Palermo), Simone Dzadza (Juventus).

It’s possible that Mkhitaryan will not play with Gabala because of political reasons

As a midfielder of Borussia Dortmund Henrikh Mkhitaryan could miss the guest match of UEFA Europe League with Azerbaijani Gabala for political reasons. The game will be held in Baku on 22nd of October.

The problem is the visit of Mkhitaryan to Nagorno-Karabakh in 2011 which Azerbaijan considered as occupied territory. It is noted that in case of arrival to Baku Mkhitarian can be arrested because of the article of the Criminal Code called illegal crossing of the state border of the Republic of Azerbaijan.