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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Outcast Arshavin dreams of better days
Andrey Arshavin has revealed how difficult he found life at Arsenal in his final season at the club.
The Russian sealed a free transfer back to Zenit St Petersburg on Thursday after spending a lot of time on the Gunners bench in 2012-13.
Having taken the league by storm upon his arrival in 2009, the 32-year-old will no doubt have spent most of his time dreaming of his former glories.
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Spain penalty prowess too much for Italy
Spain booked their place in the Confederations Cup final on Thursday with a penalty shoot-out victory over Italy.
Cesare Prandelli's side battled the world and European champions for 120 minutes but neither side could break the deadlock.
But Spain's superstars proved to be as accurate from the spot as they are with their passes, as Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Juan Mata and Sergio Busquets all netted.
Italy matched their opposition for quality every step of the way, until Leonardo Bonucci fired over the bar, leaving Jesus Navas to calmly slot past Gianluigi Buffon to book a final clash with Brazil on Sunday.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
مقابلة جول مع المدرب الاماراتي مهدي علي
قام الزميل ميشيل نصر الله باجراء مقابلة مع مدرب المنتخب الاماراتي مهدي علي, و اللذي فاز مؤخرا ببطولة كأس الخليج.
و قمت من ناحيتي بتصميم رسم كاريكاتوري للكابتن مهدي ليرفق المقابلة
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Casillas reduced to tears by Mourinho
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta was one of many to be glad to see the back
of Jose Mourinho when the former Real Madrid coach departed Spain for a
return to Chelsea.
But one player much closer to home was even happier for the Special One to exit the Bernabeu this summer.
Iker Casillas lost his place to Diego Lopez after an injury, and found himself sat on the substitute's bench over a difficult period which he admits reduced him to tears.
"I've cried," Casillas told the Fifa website. "I've suffered, I've been unwell, I've had sleepless nights."
With Mourinho gone, however, the Spain international - who is closing in on a Confederations Cup final appearance - believes he is a new man.
He continued: "I have regained happiness. It was not easy but I'm another Iker Casillas now.
"After five months, it takes some time until everything comes back to you, but, luckily, I have had a great deal of help of my team-mates and coach [Vicente del Bosque] and that's important when it comes to having to start over again."
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Ancelotti in the driving seat at Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti has been unveiled as Real Madrid head coach on Wednesday
after a short and successful spell in charge of Paris Saint-Germain.
Ancelotti replaces Jose Mourinho, who 'damaged' La Liga, according to several figures in Spanish football, including Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta.
Club president Florentino Perez insists Mourinho did not sully the image of the Bernabeu side during his stint in Madrid.
"I always give the example of F1, Ferrari does not always win, but they are the team that everybody knows," Perez said. "In football, that brand is Real Madrid."
But it is now Ancelotti who takes the driving seat.
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Pep steals the show at Bayern Munich unveiling
Pep Guardiola wasted little time in turning on the charm during his first press conference as Bayern Munich head coach on Monday.
The former Barcelona boss spoke fluent German, having spent four hours a day learning the language in preparation for his arrival at the Allianz Arena.
The 42-year-old's transformation into a Bavarian appears to be well under way ahead of the 2013-14 Bundesliga season.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Blanc rides in for PSG talks
Hold your horses! Paris Saint Germain's search for a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti could be over.
Former France boss Laurent Blanc looks set to be the man to occupy the saddle once, as expected, Ancelotti exits the Parc des Prances club and heads for the bright lights of Madrid.
After weeks of speculation it appears the finishing post is finally in sight for those anxious PSG supporters, with Blanc himself confirming that talks would get underway with the Ligue 1 champions on Monday.
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Yabba-dabba-doo! Fred sees Brazil through
Brazil made it three wins out of three at the Confederations Cup on
Saturday night, seeing off Italy 4-2 to finish top of Group A.
Having already beaten Japan and Mexico, Luiz Felipe Scolari’s men kept their perfect record intact with a victory that should see them avoid Spain in the semi-finals.
Neymar has been the star for the hosts so far and once again got on the scoresheet with a superb free kick after Dante had opening the scoring.
However, it was Fred with a real show of strength who grabbed the headlines, scoring twice in the second half to send the hosts into the last four.
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
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De Laurentiis warns Cavani over leaving Napoli 'cradle'
Edinson Cavani is a transfer target for some of Europe's biggest clubs
this summer, but Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is not convinced
the striker should leave the club.
Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City all want the Uruguay international, though none of the interested parties are yet to activate his £53.7 million release clause.
And De Laurentiis has warned the 26-year-old against leaving Napoli for a club where he may not take centre stage.
"Napoli is a true cradle for Cavani, allowing his inner child to express himself and fulfill his potential," De Laurentiis said at a press conference.
"He knows that he is the star of the show here at Napoli and you never know whether this will also be the case at Real Madrid or anywhere else.
"We have already seen how [Diego] Forlan and [Luis] Suarez have outshone him for Uruguay and how this has affected his goalscoring record.
"I have little doubt that he will take all of this into consideration before making a decision. He will make a decision on his future and we will follow his direction."
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Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City all want the Uruguay international, though none of the interested parties are yet to activate his £53.7 million release clause.
And De Laurentiis has warned the 26-year-old against leaving Napoli for a club where he may not take centre stage.
"Napoli is a true cradle for Cavani, allowing his inner child to express himself and fulfill his potential," De Laurentiis said at a press conference.
"He knows that he is the star of the show here at Napoli and you never know whether this will also be the case at Real Madrid or anywhere else.
"We have already seen how [Diego] Forlan and [Luis] Suarez have outshone him for Uruguay and how this has affected his goalscoring record.
"I have little doubt that he will take all of this into consideration before making a decision. He will make a decision on his future and we will follow his direction."
Friday, June 21, 2013
Tahiti-tamer Torres targets Golden Boot
The much maligned Chelsea striker has not found it so easy to hit the
back of the net in recent years, having struggled since moving to
Stamford Bridge from Liverpool for £50 million.
So it was understandable when he filled his boots against Tahiti at the Confederations Cup on Thursday, bagging four of Spain's 10 goals in the biggest victory ever in a senior Fifa competition.
Despite missing a penalty, the striker is now in the driving seat to win yet another Golden Boot thanks to his target practice against the Oceania minnows.
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So it was understandable when he filled his boots against Tahiti at the Confederations Cup on Thursday, bagging four of Spain's 10 goals in the biggest victory ever in a senior Fifa competition.
Despite missing a penalty, the striker is now in the driving seat to win yet another Golden Boot thanks to his target practice against the Oceania minnows.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
It's raining goals for Buffon and Kawashima
Italy's epic 4-3 victory over Japan will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest ever Confederations Cup matches.
Supporters were treated to a feast of football as goals from Daniele De Rossi, Mario Balotelli and Sebastian Giovinco, as well as an own goal from Atsuto Uchida, sealed Italy's place in the semi-finals of the competition.
Do spare a thought for the two goalkeepers involved, though, with Gianluigi Buffon and Eiji Kawashima facing a downpour of goals over the 90 minutes in the Itaipava Arena Pernambuco.
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Spanish production line creates latest batch of winners
Spain continued their domination of world football on Tuesday when their
Under-21 side defeated Italy in the final of the European Championship
in Israel.
Thiago Alcantara netted a first-half hat-trick, with Malaga playmaker Isco also on the scoresheet to cap a sensational tournament on a personal level, in the 4-2 victory.
With the likes of Xavi, Carles Puyol, Iker Casillas and Fernando Torres approaching the end of their time with the full national side, Spain fans need not fear as their production line continues to churn out the next generation of superstars.
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Running scared: Tahiti & Nigeria get ready for Spain test
Nigeria thumped Tahiti 6-1 in Monday's Confederations Cup clash but a
far tougher test awaits both nations before Group B reaches its
conclusion.
Far from being bullish about their chances, both sides could be forgiven for packing up and heading home early ahead of their respective fixtures against the might of Spain - world and European champions no less.
Vicente del Bosque's powerhouse kicked off their campaign in Brazil with a 2-1 win over Uruguay and will expect to take maximum points from their final two group games.
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Far from being bullish about their chances, both sides could be forgiven for packing up and heading home early ahead of their respective fixtures against the might of Spain - world and European champions no less.
Vicente del Bosque's powerhouse kicked off their campaign in Brazil with a 2-1 win over Uruguay and will expect to take maximum points from their final two group games.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Kicking & screening: Balo bares all after Confederations Cup winner
Despite scoring the winner against Mexico in Italy’s Confederations Cup
opener, Mario Balotelli still managed to end up in coach Cesare
Prandelli’s bad books.
The former Manchester City man sealed a 2-1 victory for the Azzurri at the Maracana and promptly took off his shirt to celebrate.
Balotelli was promptly booked for his actions leaving a frustrated Prandelli to warn the striker against picking up cheap yellow cards.
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The former Manchester City man sealed a 2-1 victory for the Azzurri at the Maracana and promptly took off his shirt to celebrate.
Balotelli was promptly booked for his actions leaving a frustrated Prandelli to warn the striker against picking up cheap yellow cards.
Neymar carries Brazil to Confederations Cup opening win
Not only is the pressure on Neymar and Brazil to deliver at next
summer's World Cup, but Luiz Felipe Scolari's side are also expected to
impress at the Confederations Cup this month.
Barcelona's latest recruit got Brazil off to a flying start on Saturday as his stunning strike in the third minute helped Brazil secure a 3-0 victory over Japan.
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Barcelona's latest recruit got Brazil off to a flying start on Saturday as his stunning strike in the third minute helped Brazil secure a 3-0 victory over Japan.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Football's biggest names land in Brazil ahead of Confederations Cup
With the World Cup under a year away, host nation Brazil stage the 2013
Confederations Cup with the rest of the world set to get a glimpse of
what the country has to offer.
The hosts kick off proceedings on Saturday evening against Japan, with the likes of Oscar, David Luiz, Hulk and Neymar all expected to be in action.
And if that game alone does not boast enough big names, Spain have a star cast including Juan Mata, Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta, Italy have Mario Balotelli and Andrea Pirlo, and Uruguay boast Edinson Cavani and, of course, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Paper talk: Ronaldo rubbishes contract renewal rumours
Cristiano Ronaldo has set tongues wagging all over the world by announcing via Twitter that "all the news about my renewal with Real Madrid are false".
President Florentino Perez has previously insisted the forward wanted to stay with Los Blancos for many more years despite reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
Reports in Spain also suggested Ronaldo was close to signing a new deal that would keep him at the club, until 2018, but in the wake of the forward’s comments that seems to be just paper talk.
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President Florentino Perez has previously insisted the forward wanted to stay with Los Blancos for many more years despite reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
Reports in Spain also suggested Ronaldo was close to signing a new deal that would keep him at the club, until 2018, but in the wake of the forward’s comments that seems to be just paper talk.
Lewandowski trapped as Dortmund refuse to budge
Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski’s future remains the topic
of fierce speculation as BVB attempt to hold onto the Poland
international.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a stellar season last time out scoring 36 times in all competitions for Dortmund to become one of Europe’s hottest properties.
Dortmund have recently insisted they will not allow the striker to move to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich this summer, although they have stopped short of ruling out at summer exit entirely.
Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United have all been linked with Lewandowski but for the moment at least, the striker seems to be going nowhere.
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Neymar & Messi under the microscope at Barcelona
Neymar’s big-money move from Santos to Barcelona will place the Brazilian under huge scrutiny according to Michael Laudrup.
The Swansea boss has explained that while Neymar has been a "great player" back home in South America, he faces an entirely different challenge in La Liga
The Brazilian has been branded as too small and thin to succeed by many, and while Laudrup says he does not want to compare Neymar with Messi, the Argentine superstar has proved that size simply does not matter.
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