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12/24/13

Jose Mourinho: Foreign players bring to English football a lot of good

Jose Mourinho: Foreign players bring to English football a lot of good
The head coach of the Chelsea Jose Mourinho did not pay attention to the indignation of the players and the coaching staff of Arsenal work of judges in a match of two teams in the 17-th round of the Championship of England. In particular, Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta, complained that the judge forgave John Mikel Obi does not become delete Nigerian off the field.
«Arsenal loves to complain, it's a tradition. I will prefer to say that the Brits - and here I cite at least Frank Lampard - would never have provoked such situations. Players from other countries, especially from certain countries, this behavior is in the blood. Foreign players bring to English football a lot of good, but in such cases I prefer English blood in football: Let's play!» - said Mourinho.

12/23/13

Barça are world’s most expensive football club

Barça are world’s most expensive football club
Pluri Consultoria firm published its list of the world’s most expensive football clubs in accordance with the total value of their players.
As per the aforesaid firm, first in the list are FC Barcelona (Spain), whose players’ value totals €600.1 million. Second are FC Real Madrid (Spain), with €575.3 million, and the third are FC Bayern Munich (Germany), with €493.2 million. England’s Manchester City and Chelsea FC are fourth and fifth, respectively, among the top five most expensive football clubs in the world, with €479.2 million and €451.2 million, in that order.

Angel Di Maria: I'm happy with my situation in Real Madrid

Angel Di Maria: I'm happy with my situation in Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Angel Di Maria has once again said he did not plan to leave his current Club, reports the Spanish press.
Di Maria said this after the away game 17-th round of the National Championship at Valencia, won the Blancos with a score of 3:2. Di Maria was the author of one goal.
«I'm happy with my situation in Real Madrid and never asked for a new contract. Football has no match practice may not qualify for it. But I have not really thought about leaving Real Madrid. And various rumors about me are spread by the media,» - said Di Maria.

Zico: I think our team got a very good group

Zico: I think our team got a very good group
Former Brazil striker Zico believes in the successful performance of the team at the World Cup 2014.
Zico also believes that the show itself accordingly and forward Neymar.
«Taking into account the team's play at the Confederations Cup, the World Championships, she will be among the favourites. Of course, if players are configured the same way. But we need to be careful to avoid unpleasant surprises. I think our team got a very good group. National teams of Croatia and Mexico did not impress, and Cameroon is not the same that was in 1990. As for Maradona, then it's a phenomenal football player. I have no doubt that it will be useful to the team just as it was at the Confederations Cup» - Zico said.

Zvonimir Boban: This is the worst Milan of the Galliani era

Zvonimir Boban: This is the worst Milan of the Galliani era
Former AC Milan midfielder Zvonimir Boban, commenting on the defeat with a score 0:1 from Inter Milan in the 17-th round of the Italian Serie A, criticised the game Red-Black, noting that the current AC Milan is the worst in the entire multi-year era of the Club's Vice President Adriano Galliani. Boban also expressed the hope that the Milan at the end of the season will not be headed by former team player Clarence Seedorf.
«I have never seen such a Milan. This is the worst Milan of the Galliani era. I do not think that the team finishes in the top three winners of the Serie A this season. They haven't had any good games. Last season AC Milan played well even in some games when the team is gaining points. Now this is not happening. I hope that the coach will not be Seedorf of AC Milan. He's not ready for it,» - said Boban.

12/16/13

Ronaldo opened his own Museum in his hometown

Ronaldo opened his own Museum in his hometown
Cristiano Ronaldo opened his own Museum in his native city of Madeira. The Museum includes a Golden Ball 2008 year and 125 other awards 28-year-old football player.
«Of course, it's a very special day for me. As for your question about the Golden Ball 2013, then I have a special room for him in case he will get me. I hope I will be able to win the Golden Ball, but be that as it may, I'm not obsessed with it.» - said Ronaldo.

Messi's father is suspected of money laundering related to drug trafficking

Messi's father is suspected of money laundering related to drug trafficking
Jorge Messi, father of striker Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona, is suspected of involvement in money laundering related to drug trafficking.
At the moment this case is being investigated by the central operational unit of the Guardia Civil of Spain (UCO). In particular, it is assumed that he was laundering money through an exhibition match between the team of friends Messi and world team. Received a 10-20% of the money that was laundered.
Some of the players of FC Barcelona already have been interviewed: Messi himself testified, Daniel Alves, Jose Manuel Pinto and Javier Mascherano. All of them said they know nothing about it.

11/28/13

Ribery: I know that Bayern fans love me

Ribery: I know that Bayern fans love me
Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery said in an interview with the French press commented on the action of Real Madrid fans who used masks depicting the faces of 45000 Cristiano Ronaldo as a sign of support for the player.
«It's great for him, but Bayern fans like me are stronger than the fans of Real Madrid - Cristiano Ronaldo. I do not need such gestures here. On the contrary, I know that Bayern fans love me, feel their love every day,» - said Ribery.

11/27/13

Ibrahimovic: I don't need to win the Golden Ball, to know that I'm the best

Ibrahimovic: I don't need to win the Golden Ball, to know that I'm the best
Swedish striker of Paris Saint-Germain Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the match of the fifth round of the 2013-2014 UEFA Champions League with the Greek Olympiacos, in which he scored, declared that it did not consider itself the main contender for the Golden Ball.
«I don't think that has earned the Golden Ball, but to me it's no matter. I don't need to win the prize, to know that I'm the best,» - said Swedish striker, who carried its 100th anniversary match in the Champions League.

11/20/13

Zidan is sentenced to six years in prison

Zidan is sentenced to six years in prison
The former striker of Borussia Dortmund and the Egyptian national team Mohammed Zidan, in absentia, sentenced in his homeland to six years ' imprisonment for forgery of three checks. A lawsuit on 31-year-old footballer, who is currently abroad, filed an Arab company dedicated to the design and urban buildings.
Zidan at different times played for Werder Bremen, Mainz and Hamburg. The last Club striker was Arabic Bani Yas, which he left in early 2013. Now he works as an expert on the TV channel Al-Jazeera Sports but has not yet announced officially the end of playing career.
The Egyptian national team he played 44 matches and scored 13 goals.

9/21/13

Jose Mourinho: Mata needs to adapt to the game that we want to show

Jose Mourinho: Mata needs to adapt to the game that we want to show
Chelsea Manager Jose Mourinho told why Spanish midfielder Juan Mata gets little playing time this season. So far only played three Mat matches Chelsea this season after spending on the field about 150 minutes.
«There are things that I can't talk to you. Mata played from the first minutes of the match with Everton, and you can analyze his game. He played against FC Basel 1893, having appeared on the field, not in order to save the game as Demba Ba and John Obi Mikel. Mata came out when we won with a score 1:0, and had specific tasks. He needs to adapt to the game that we want to show. My number 10 at the moment is the Oscar. And if someone says that Chelsea's best player since the beginning of the season is not Oscar, I don't agree with him,» - Mourinho said.
The match Chelsea- Basel, held on 18 September, in the first round of the group stage of the Champions League, Mourinho's men defeat - 1:2.

9/19/13

Adriano Galliani: Mario behave better and was on the field and off it

Adriano Galliani: Mario behave better and was on the field and off it
Vice President of AC Milan Adriano Galliani commented on the behavior of the command striker Mario Balotelli, who in his past teams often had problems with discipline and behavior beyond the football field.
«He feels great, he's happy with everything. I don't want to talk all the time about his behavior, but it seems to me, Mario behave better and was on the field and off it. This is due to the fact that he plays now in the team that suffers from childhood. It is a matter of nature,» - Galliani said.

9/18/13

Antonio Conte: Copenhagen played at a level higher than I expected

Antonio Conte: Copenhagen played at a level higher than I expected
Head coach of Juventus Antonio Conte admitted that he did not expect the Copenhagen a level of football that the Danish team showed in the first half, the match of the first round of the 2013-2014 UEFA Champions League. The meeting ended in a draw, 1:1.
«Sit and realize that emotions are worse than a year ago, after a game with FC Nordsjælland. Juventus could easily win 5:1 or 6:1, but the game's goalkeeper who made a lot of saves, significantly complicated our lives. In the first half, Copenhagen played at a level higher than I expected, and this determined the outcome of the match,» - said the expert.

Ribery: It was a great game

Ribery: It was a great game
French winger of Bayern Franck Ribery was pleased with the play of his team in winning the match of the first round of the 2013-2014 UEFA Champions League against CSKA Moscow.
«Well, that scored three points and never missed. It was a great game. They sought high pressure, but we scored the first goal. It may be a little earlier scored the second goal. Bayern played with desire and heart. As for me personally, the game was good,» - said Ribery.

Cristiano Ronaldo: With Bale own words, adaptation is good

Cristiano Ronaldo: With his own words, adaptation is good
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo attacking a hat-trick in the match of the first round of the 2010-2011 UEFA Champions League against Galatasaray Istanbul, Welsh winger commented on the game Gareth Bale, who in this game came on as a substitute in the second half.
«We are just getting to know him, slowly gets used to Bale. It is only the beginning, because some time was without practice. With his own words, adaptation is good,» - said the Portuguese forward.

6/22/13

Vilanova insists on purchasing Thiago Silva

Vilanova insists on purchasing Thiago Silva
Head coach of FC Barcelona Tito Vilanova continues to search for a central defender.
Steering blue-pomegranate really wanted to tap into the Paris Saint-Germain Thiago Silva. He said the Club's leadership that if it acquired the Brazilian player, the team nobody else wanted. Vilanova said that with the acquisition of new star of Brazilian football, and Thiago Silva, the blue-pomegranate will be at full strength for next season. He understood that the acquisition of a player from PSG is a very difficult task, but continues to insist on purchasing the player.

5/26/13

Neymar: A great honour for me to play alongside Messi, Xavi and Iniesta

Neymar: A great honour for me to play alongside Messi, Xavi and Iniesta
Brazilian striker Neymar these days are filled with emotions, says the South American press.
Football left Santos and next season will defend the colors of FC Barcelona.
«Not yet fully understand, that means going to the best team in the world. A great honour for me to play alongside Messi, Xavi and Iniesta, as well as with all other players of FC Barcelona,» - Neymar said.
To recap, the new star of Brazilian football, and claimed Real Madrid. Royal Club offers the player the best financial terms, but he leaned in favor of the Catalans.

Carlo Ancelotti: Ibrahimovic was not asked to leave PSG

Carlo Ancelotti: Ibrahimovic was not asked to leave PSG
Head coach of Paris Saint-Germain Carlo Ancelotti commented on the information of the Italian press according to which Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has asked Parisians to expose it to the shuttle.
«Information doesn't match the reality. Ibrahimovic was not asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain. Our relationship with him? They are as good as and relationships with other players of the team,» - Ancelotti said.

5/12/13

Juventus is a top contender for Higuaín

Juventus is a top contender for Higuaín
Juventus is considered the main challenger to the Real Madrid's striker Gonzalo Higuaín, who at the end of the current season could leave the Club of Madrid. According to the foreign press, the Turin Club reached an agreement in principle with Argentinean about the conditions of the personal contract. The player's agreement lasts four years and wages will be €4.5 million plus bonuses.
For 25-year-old striker champions Italy are going to pay the Royal Club around €25 million. Let's add that Higuaín's contract with Real Madrid for 2016 onwards until the summer.

5/11/13

Neymar: I'm not going to go to another club until the end of my contract with Santos

Neymar: I'm not going to go to another club until the end of my contract with Santos
Santos striker Neymar said he is going to work out a contract with his current Club. Term of the agreement with the Brazilian national team's player expires in 2014.
«I'm not going to go to another club until the end of my contract with Santos. I have no prior agreement with Barcelona. Of course, the day will come when leaving Brazil. And will do this in order to improve your game and physical condition. And now my main goal is the World Cup,» - Neymar said.

5/9/13

Frank Lampard: Fans will be happy

Frank Lampard: Fans will be happy
Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard reacted positively to the news that, after completion of the current season, click the Portuguese may head specialist Jose Mourinho, now at Real Madrid.
«I think it would be great for the Club, because it's a great coach. It definitely ranks among the best specialists in the world, and perhaps the best coach at the moment.
Sure everyone at Chelsea, as well as the team's fans will be happy» - said Lampard.

5/8/13

Ronaldo scored 200-th ball of Real Madrid

Ronaldo scored 200-th ball of Real Madrid
Goal scored by Cristiano Ronaldo against Malaga at 26 minutes into the match, held in the 36-round Spanish La Liga, became a player for the 200-meters with Real Madrid. Portuguese, plays for Real Madrid in the year 2009, took the sixth place in the list of top scorers Blancos for their entire history. The fifth is a Mexican Hugo Sanchez, who played for the team from 1985 through 1992. It has 208 balls. Leading the list is Raúl, in the period from 1994 to 2010 year scoring 323 goals.
Ronaldo is the only active player in the top-10 Club scorers. Total account 197 matches for Real Madrid. This season he played in 53 games and scored 54 goals in them.

4/5/13

Casillas: Most of all I liked the game of Peter Schmeichel

Casillas: Most of all I liked the game of Peter Schmeichel
Real Madrid's goalkeeper Iker Casillas in an interview with Spanish media spoke of who he imponiroval of his playing. Captain of Royal Club called the former goalkeeper of Manchester United and Denmark Peter Schmeichel.
«My soccer idols were all, have defended the colors of Real Madrid. But most of all I liked the game of Peter Schmeichel. He has always been an example to follow,» - Casillas said.
Recall, in the last two matches has not been listed in the bid team. Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho said that Diego Lopez at the moment looks a lot better. The latter, according to Portuguese specialist, he's not going to put on the bench.

4/4/13

Mourinho: I want to work in England

Head coach of Real Madrid Jose Mourinho refuted rumors that next season is going to lead the Inter Milan, Spanish media reported. Portuguese expert said about it after the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final with Turkey's Galatasaray, which his team won a convincing victory with a score of 3:0.
«One day I'll go back to Inter, if so tell me heart. But I want to work in England. In any case, I can say that next season at Inter will not work,» - Mourinho said.

1/22/13

In Italy has died, the President of Sampdoria Garrone

In Italy has died, the President of Sampdoria Garrone
Sampdoria’s President Riccardo Garrone has died in Italy at the 77-year life, according to the Italian press. Honorary President and Chief Executive of the Italian oil company ERG, owned by his family, was bought off in series in the Genoa Club in 2002, Enrico Mantovani. The last successful Sampdoria Garrone has become the new return the team to Serie a following last season.
About who will succeed him as Club President Garrone, has not been revealed.

Andres Iniesta: We don't think about departure from the tournament

Andres Iniesta: We don't think about departure from the tournament
FC Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta in anticipation of retaliatory Spanish Cup match against Malaga signaled that the Catalans looked to continue the fight for the trophy, despite a draw with the score 2:2 in the first leg at the Camp Nou.
«We don't think about departure from the tournament. The team must maintain confidence that we would win, Malaga and go to the next round. Of course, it would be hard, because we have to play against other players who managed to score two goals away and that will drive up home rostrum, but thoughts of flying we do not tolerate,» - Iniesta said.

1/20/13

Lionel Messi: A defeat in any case would ever took place

Lionel Messi: A defeat in any case would ever took place
Barcelona’s striker Lionel Messi said the defeat with a score 2:3 against Real Sociedad in a match 20-round Spanish La Liga. Catalans, recall, lost the National Championship for the first time this season. Argentinian star after the match said that sooner or later the defeat blue-pomegranate would take place.
“A defeat in any case would ever took place. Now the main thing for us is not to lose heart and prepare well for the match of Spanish cup,” - Messi said.

Juventus scored four goals Udinese

Juventus scored four goals Udinese
Under 21th round Championship of Italy, Juventus players have achieved a major victory over Udinese. The game in Turin ended with a score 4:0 in favor of the players Antonio Conte.
On 41 minutes Juventus brought forward Paul Pogba, after the break increased his team's advantage. Mirko Vučinić 's pounding exact and Alessandro Matri on 72 minutes and 80 minutes respectively to finally defeat Udinese chance of a positive outcome.
Leg, scored 48 points, top the standings of Serie a. Udinese with 30 points located on the 9-th line.

Giuseppe Marotta: Negotiations with Llorente are at an advanced stage

Giuseppe Marotta: Negotiations with Llorente are at an advanced stage
Juventus General Manager Giuseppe Marotta confirmed that the Italian Club was close to an agreement on the transfer of striker Fernando Llorente, whose upcoming summer ends contract with Athletic Bilbao.
“We think about the future and constantly monitor the players whose contracts run out. The Basque striker is among those players. Negotiations are at an advanced stage,” - Marotta said.
It was earlier reported that the 27-year-old Llorente will contract up to 2017, with the option to extend it for a year.

Conte: Pogba should grow to become one of the best players in the world

Conte: Pogba should grow to become one of the best players in the world
Juventus coach Antonio Conte after the match 21-th round of the Italian Serie A with Udinese was asked if he recalled the Turin Club's midfielder Paul Pogba's way of playing young Frank Rajkard.
“They have similar characteristics but Pogba should grow to become one of the best players in the world in his position,” - Conte said.
Recall that in the past 19-year-old scored twice and helped his team win with a score of 4:0.

1/18/13

Tito Vilanova: I spoke to Victor. Everyone is free to do what he wants

Tito Vilanova: I spoke to Victor. Everyone is free to do what he wants
FC Barcelona head coach Tito Vilanova said that the decision the goalkeeper Victor Valdes with an understanding of the team, according to the Spanish press.
We remind the guard gate of blue-pomegranate has decided not to renew the contract with the Club, which expires in 2014. Goalkeeper of Spain wants to try his hand at another Championship.
“I spoke to Victor. Everyone is free to do what he wants. He asked us to let him go now. Valdes, now works out his contract to the end and then will leave for Barcelona. We need to respect his decision. It will be useful to us, as always,” - Vilanova said.

Real Madrid demands from AC Milan for Kaka's transfer €25 million

Real Madrid demands from AC Milan for Kaka's transfer €25 million
Real Madrid midfielder Kaka’s transfer requires a €25 million. We remind that in Brazilian service interested his former club AC Milan, Italian. Rossoneri Vice-President Adriano Galliani has held talks with Real Madrid, but said that there are great complexities and all stakeholders should make some concessions.
It should be noted that last week the Blancos rejected the proposal by the Los Angeles Galaxy. American Club is also interested in the services of a player, but the required amount will not spread. Kaka himself is desperate to leave Real Madrid because it is dissatisfied with his position in the team.

Mata: Lampard is one of the best players in the history of Chelsea

Mata: Lampard is one of the best players in the history of Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata streller on words of praise addressed to teammate Frank Lampard, who last week became the second best scorer in the history of the London Club.
“Frank from midfield Goals have always been important to Chelsea, and he's really a key football player. He's one of the best players in the history of Chelsea, and with him a pleasure to train and stand side by side” – Mata said.
Earlier the agent 34-year-old English player revealed that Chelsea did not intend to offer a new contract for his client. The existing agreement Lampard, recall, expires at the end of the season.

Arsenal have announced the signing of a new contract with Walcott

Arsenal have announced the signing of a new contract with Walcott
Arsenal announced on their official website on signing a new contract with striker Theo Walcott. The terms of the contract are not reported, but noted that he is enduring.
23-year-old Walcott has to date played in 244 matches and scored 56 goals in the arsenal, in which he joined in January 2006, from Southampton.
“Really glad signed a new contract with arsenal. Thank you for your continued support of the coach, all members of the Club and our fans. For arsenal it is now important to realize their potential to win trophies,” - Walcott said.

1/17/13

Neymar: I want to just enjoy the game of soccer

Neymar: I want to just enjoy the game of soccer
Santos striker Neymar said he dreams of great achievements in their professional careers, according to the Brazilian press.
“In football, I still didn't have enough. For example, I dream of the national team to become world champion. In addition, I wish to speak to one of our European grandees. Once I even dreamt that I have now. However, at the moment I have no hurry, I want to just enjoy the game of soccer,” - Neymar said.
Earlier it was reported that the footballer became interested and the Munich Bavaria, which from next season will be headed by former FC Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola.

Galliani did not rule out the return of Kaka at Milan

Galliani did not rule out the return of Kaka at Milan
In Milan a meeting of Brazilian midfielder ended Real Madrid's Kaka and AC Milan. After meeting answered the journalists questions Vice President of Milan's Adriano Galliani, who did not rule out the possibility of the return of Kaka to the Club.
“I was very happy when he heard the words of Kaka that he is ready to return to much. But so far I have no news. Yes, we met up with Mino Rajola, but so far the situation is complicated, look what will happen next,” - said Galliani.

Carlo Ancelotti: PSG has completed work in the transfer market

Carlo Ancelotti: PSG has completed work in the transfer market
Head coach of Paris Saint-Germain FC Carlo Ancelotti in an interview with the French press has said the Club will no longer be active in the market during the winter transfer window. The Club added forward Lucas Moura and left attacking players Nene, Guillaume Hoarau and Péguy Luyindula.
“We will not replace bygone players, and so we have a quality team with a good set of performers in any position. PSG has completed work in the transfer market. We no longer need strengthening,” - said the Italian specialist.

1/16/13

Football Genius: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

The Personal Life of Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimović was born 3 October 1981. He is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Swedish national team for which he is captain. Ibrahimović started his career at Malmö FF in the late 1990s under Roland Andersson. Ibrahimovic was born to a Muslim father and a Catholic mother. Ibrahimović grew up in Rosengård, a Malmö neighbourhood known for its immigrant communities, along with his three sisters and two brothers. After receiving a pair of football boots, Ibrahimović began playing football at the age of six, alternating between local junior clubs Malmö BI and FBK Balkan. He has stated in an interview that while his team was down 4:0 during halftime, he came on as a substitute for his Balkan youth team and dramatically scored eight goals. While in his early teens, he was a regular for his hometown club Malmö FF. At the age of 15, Ibrahimović was close to quitting his football career, in favour of working at the docks in Malmö, but his manager convinced him to continue playing. Ibrahimović successfully completed junior high school in the ninth grade.
He was signed by Ajax, and made a name for himself under Ronald Koeman. He later signed with Juventus for €16 million. Ibrahimović gained fame in Serie A, benefiting from his strike partnership with David Trezeguet. Ibrahimović was born in Sweden to a Bosnian father who emigrated to Sweden in 1977, Šefik Ibrahimović, and a Croatian mother, Jurka Gravić, who also emigrated to Sweden, where they first met. His father was born in Bijeljina, SFR Yugoslavia, and his mother was born in Prkos, Zadar County, SFR Yugoslavia.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in AC Milan
Though he was admitted to Borgarskolan and had above average grades, he soon dropped out of high school to focus on his football career. Ibrahimović has two siblings and three half-siblings. His longtime partner is Helena Seger with whom he has two children, Maximilian, and Vincent. He currently resides in Paris, although he visits his summer home in Malmö annually. Ibrahimović received an honorary black belt in taekwondo; he attended classes at the Malmö Taekwondo club Enighet as a child. Ibrahimović is fluent in Swedish, Bosnian, English and Italian. He is of mixed Bosniak and Croatian descent. Ibrahimović has stated that he is a Catholic Christian.
The name Zlatan was trademarked in May 2003 at the Swedish Patent and Registration Office for "most likely being perceived as Zlatan Ibrahimović", which meant that he received exclusive rights to the name for certain products, including sporting goods, clothing, and shoes. He is under contract with Nike and features in their television advertising. He wears the Nike Mercurial boot line and has the names and dates of birth of his sons embedded onto the external sides of his boots.
In the fall of 2007, Ibrahimović, with the help of Nike, self-funded Zlatan Court in the streets of the city district Rosengård in his hometown Malmö: he provided a playing mat,goalposts, lighting, and a modern fence. In 2008, he donated new Nike kits to his youth club, FBK Balkan.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Inter Milan
In December 2012, a French DJ, Al Pach, made a song tribute to Ibrahimović called “My Name is Zlatan”.
Ibrahimović signed his first contract with Malmö in 1996, and moved up to the senior side for the 1999 season of Allsvenskan, Sweden's top-flight league. That season, Malmö finished 13th in the league and were relegated to the second division, but returned to the top flight the next season. Arsène Wenger unsuccessfully tried to persuade Ibrahimović to join Arsenal, while Leo Beenhakker also expressed interest in the player after watching him in a training match against Norwegian side Moss FK.
On 22 March 2001, a deal between Ajax and Malmö regarding Ibrahimović's transfer to Amsterdam was announced, and in July, Ibrahimović officially joined Ajax for 80 million Swedish kronor. In 2006, he signed with league rival Internazionale, where he won individual awards such as the Italian Oscar del Calcio and the Swedish Guldbollen, and was named in the 2007 and 2009 UEFA Team of the Year, in addition to finishing as the league's highest scorer in 2008–09 while winning three straight Scudetti. In the summer of 2009, he transferred to Barcelona for €69 million, the second highest transfer fee in football history. His time at Barcelona was short lived, however, moving back to Serie A football with Milan the following season, in a deal which made him one of the highest paid footballers in the world and cost the Italian club €24 million.
Ibrahimović received little playing time under manager Co Adriaanse, but when Adriaanse was sacked on 29 November 2001, new coach Ronald Koeman inserted Ibrahimović into the starting lineup as Ajax won the 2001–02 Eredivisie title. The next season, Ibrahimović scored twice in a 2:1 victory over French champions Lyon in his Champions League debut on 17 September 2002.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in FC Barcelona
He scored four Champions League goals overall as Ajax fell to Milan in the quarter-finals. In his final season with Ajax, Ibrahimović's profile rose when he scored a breathtaking goal against NAC on 22 August 2004, a goal that was eventually voted the “Goal of the Year” by Eurosport viewers. He netted only once in the 2003–04 Champions League as Ajax were eliminated in the group stage.
After Maxwell completed his transfer to Barcelona, president Joan Laporta confirmed that there was an agreement in principle between Barcelona and Internazionale for Ibrahimović to join the club in exchange for Samuel Eto'o, plus a fee. Laporta revealed that the negotiations started when he decided to divert a flight, which was originally from Ukraine to Spain, in order to have talks with Massimo Moratti, the president of Internazionale, in Milan. Ibrahimović left Internazionale during their United States summer tour in the World Football Challenge on 23 July 2009 for negotiations with Barcelona, with his last match for Internazionale being against Chelsea. Ibrahimović moved from Ajax to Juventus for €16 million. He was promptly inserted into the starting eleven due in part to top scorer David Trezeguet's injury problems, and scored sixteen goals. Near the end of the season, Juventus reportedly rejected a €70 million bid for him from Real Madrid, which was later revealed to be a publicity stunt initiated by Ibrahimović's agent, Mino Raiola, in order to increase his market value. On 14 November 2005, he was awarded the Guldbollen, a prize awarded to the best Swedish footballer of the year.
Ibrahimović made his debut in a 0:0 friendly draw against the Faroe Islands at Tipshallen on 31 January 2001 during the 2000–01 Nordic Football Championship. On 7 October 2001, he made first competitive match in a 2002 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan, scoring a goal in a 3:0 win. Ibrahimović was part of Sweden's 2002 FIFA World Cup finals squad who were eliminated in the round of 16 by newcomers Senegal. He made two substitute appearances, in the 88th minute of the final group game against Argentina and the 76th minute of the match against Senegal.
After Internazionale agreed terms with Eto'o and Barcelona with Ibrahimović, Barcelona announced Ibrahimović would arrive on 26 July 2009 and undergo a medical test on 27 July 2009. Ibrahimović passed his medical and was presented to a crowd of over 60,000 at Camp Nou. He signed a 5-year contract, for €46 million and the exchange of Eto'o and loan of Alexander Hleb, with a €250 million release clause, making Ibrahimović worth €66 million. However, Hleb deal collapsed. Eventually Ibrahimović cost Barcelona €69.884 million which including other fees. Inter book the fee was €69.5 million, but part of the Inter fee was redistributed to youth clubs as solidarity contribution.
On 28 August 2010, Milan announced on their official website that they had acquired the services of Ibrahimović for the 2010–11 season. He was loaned out to Milan for the 2010–11 season, with Milan having the option to purchase him outright from Barcelona for €24 million at the end of the season. He made his team debut in a 2:0 loss to Cesena on 11 September, in which he missed a penalty late in the match, and scored his first goals for the club when Milan defeated Auxerre in their first Champions League match of the season on 15 September. On 14 November, Ibrahimović scored the only goal in a 1:0 victory against his former club Internazionale in the Milan Derby.
On 20 November, he scored his seventh goal against Fiorentina in the 45th minute with an over-the-head bicycle kick, passing Alexandre Pato as the team's top goal scorer for the season. On 4 December 2010, in a game against Brescia, he assisted Kevin Prince-Boateng to give Milan an early lead and then scored the third goal by a powerful shot near the edge of the penalty box to give Milan a 3:0 win. On 12 December 2010, history repeated himself in the game against Bologna after he assisted Boateng to give Milan an early lead once again and scoring later that match to make it 3:0, leading him to 13 goals with 8 assists in 21 matches in all competitions, after which he has been compared to Milan legend Marco van Basten by both the media and van Basten himself.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Swden National team
On 17 July 2012, Paris Saint-Germain confirmed that they had reached an agreement to acquire the sporting and economic rights of Ibrahimović from Milan, having already agreed personal terms with the striker, for an initial transfer fee of around €20 million, making Ibrahimović the most expensive footballer in combined transfer fees. Valued at €180 million, it eclipsed those commanded by Nicolas Anelka. His three-year contract would see him receive a net annual salary of €14 million including bonuses, and make him the second best paid footballer in the world behind Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o. The following day, Ibrahimović signed the contract and made the following statement during the press conference: “It is a big step in my career and another dream come true. I am very happy because it is a project that I want to be involved in. I want to be part of the history of the club. I am here to win and nothing else.”
Ibrahimović has been described as being “good in the air, strong and agile, he plays well with his back to goal and boasts some of the best finishing, vision, passing and ball control around.” Once criticised for “his work-rate in the big matches”, Ibrahimović silenced his critics by scoring and dominating in some of the biggest matches in football including the Milan Derby, the El Clásico and in ties from the Champions League and UEFA Euro against some of the strongest opponents in football. Ibrahimović is the only player to have scored for six different clubs in the Champions League.

1/11/13

Roma's Totti is ready to offer a new contract

Roma's Totti is ready to offer a new contract
AS Roma will guide negotiations on a new contract with the 36-year-old striker and captain Francesco Totti. According to available information from journalists, Roma is ready to offer a club contract until June 2014, with an option to renew for another season. Notes that the bosses they intend to achieve contract extension before the end of the season to avoid the likely rumors of a possible departure Totti to another Club on a free transfer.

Nene will continue his career in the Santos

Nene will continue his career in the Santos
Brazilian midfielder Nene, who recently announced his intention to leave the French Paris Saint-Germain FC, decided to go to the Brazilian Santos. It said the 31-year-old agent Gylvan Costa.
“Nene has chosen the Santos. The clubs are close to an agreement on the transfer market,” -Nene’s agent said.
Nene is expected to get the Santos free termination of up to June this year of the contract. Earlier it was informed of the interest of the player from the Al-Arabi, Lehvii and Schalke 04.

Giroud may miss the match Arsenal vs Manchester City

Giroud may miss the match Arsenal vs Manchester City
French striker of Arsenal Olivier Giroud might miss an important game for his team against Manchester City in the FA Cup, according to the French press. Football player reportedly got a deep cut on his knee. Saturday will be examined, Giroux that will answer the question of the participation of the French striker in the upcoming game.
We remind that the match Arsenal vs Manchester City will take place in London, Emirates Stadium, the current Sunday, January 13.

Fernando Torres could leave Chelsea

Fernando Torres could leave Chelsea
Spanish striker of London Chelsea Fernando Torres could leave his current Club. According to the British press, the footballer told the team about the partners wish to return to Liverpool. This is because football still cannot consistently tune up consisting of dark blue. Moreover, with the arrival of Chelsea Demba Ba it is likely that the Spaniard, showing the nevrazumitel′nuû game in recent years, will travel to the bench.
We remind that in winter 2011, Chelsea paid Liverpool for Torres £50 million.

1/10/13

Iker Casillas: I never insulted Mourinho's words

Iker Casillas: I never insulted Mourinho's words
Real Madrid's goalkeeper Iker Casillas said he doesn't hold evil at head coach José Mourinho.
Guardian of Blancos emphasized that has to work harder in training to earn the confidence Portuguese specialists.
“I would like to thank the people for their love for me. And I have to try to make the fans of Real Madrid were proud of me. I never insulted Mourinho's words. I have to work harder to earn the trust of coach and prove that he's wrong,” – Casillas said.
Recall that Mourinho had not included a player in team matches in 17th and 18th round of the National Championship. Their decision he justified that colleague Antonio Adan Casillas looks better than him.

Ibrahimovic has escaped punishment for a collision with Lovren

Ibrahimovic has escaped punishment for a collision with Lovren
Swedish striker of Paris Saint-Germain FC Zlatan Ibrahimovic did not receive punishment for the collision with Lyon’s Defender Dejan Lovren in a match of two teams in the French Championship. The decision yesterday took the disciplinary Commission of France's national Professional Football League.
It is noted that, having heard the explanation of the Ibrahimovic, the Commission reviewed the trailer for an incident report, judges and representatives of PSG, finding that episode eventually wore the game character and did not hear the sanctions.

Edinson Cavani: I hope to stay in Napoli for a long time

Edinson Cavani: I hope to stay in Napoli for a long time
Striker of Napoli Edinson Cavani said he wants to stay at his current Club, despite numerous rumors about large inducements that are willing to pay top-clubs.
“I hope to stay in Napoli for a long time. I am enjoying the time that am here in this town everyone loves football, and this gives added impetus. Napoli gave me pretty much, that's why I'm so happy here.
My teammates are my family. I spend a lot of time with them, I was very close with them and the employees of the Club. I'm concentrating on is to win and achieve important results with Napoli” – Cavani said.

1/8/13

Neymar: Yet it is time that I started to play for European clubs

Neymar: Yet it is time that I started to play for European clubs
Brazilian striker of Santos Neymar once again spoke about his future, reports the South American press. True, the word football Brazil again failed to shed light on the future course of events.
“Yet it is time that I started to play for European clubs. When I leave Brazil? This may happen before or after the World Cup,” – Neymar siad.
We remind that recently the name of the player but is most often associated with the Catalan club. President and head coach of Santos in turn claimed that the Neymar is best philosophy game blue-pomegranate.