Monday, September 30, 2013
Iniesta: An emblem for Barcelona
Gerardo Martino has described Andres Iniesta as an "emblem" of Barcelona.
"In every club there are players who are images of their clubs. I see Iniesta as an image of Barca," said the Spanish club's boss.
"I think it's quite logical he should renew, I see him as one of the emblematic players at the club and we want him to stay."
"In every club there are players who are images of their clubs. I see Iniesta as an image of Barca," said the Spanish club's boss.
"I think it's quite logical he should renew, I see him as one of the emblematic players at the club and we want him to stay."
Saturday, September 28, 2013 12:00
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Mourinho & Villas-Boas prepare for battle
Andre Villas-Boas pulled no punches in the assessment of his broken relationship with Jose Mourinho during his press conference on Thursday.
The two managers will meet on Saturday as Tottenham host Chelsea at White Hart Lane but Villas-Boas admits the bond he had with his opposite number during his time at Stamford Bridge, Porto and Inter has faded.
"We had a great personal and professional relationship before, that we don't have now,"said Villas-Boas.
"I don't think we need explanations on friendship and personal relationships. But our relationship broke down.
"I think we have the mutual respect for each other and we understand what we have been through cannot just disappear but it's not like it was before. I don't lose any sleep [over it]."
The two managers will meet on Saturday as Tottenham host Chelsea at White Hart Lane but Villas-Boas admits the bond he had with his opposite number during his time at Stamford Bridge, Porto and Inter has faded.
"We had a great personal and professional relationship before, that we don't have now,"said Villas-Boas.
"I don't think we need explanations on friendship and personal relationships. But our relationship broke down.
"I think we have the mutual respect for each other and we understand what we have been through cannot just disappear but it's not like it was before. I don't lose any sleep [over it]."
Friday, September 27, 2013 12:00
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Sunday, September 29, 2013
Diego Costa the toast of Madrid after derby upset
Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Isco, David Villa and Arda Turan were all on show in the first Madrid derby of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu.
But it is Diego Costa who is the toast of the city after his goal saw Atletico upset their big spending rivals on Saturday night.
Costa broke free and stroked the ball past Diego Lopez after just 11 minutes at the Bernabeu to score his eighth goal of the season.
Carlo Ancelotti introduced Bale for his home debut at half time, but the former Tottenham man could not change the game as Atletico maintained their perfect start in La Liga.
But it is Diego Costa who is the toast of the city after his goal saw Atletico upset their big spending rivals on Saturday night.
Costa broke free and stroked the ball past Diego Lopez after just 11 minutes at the Bernabeu to score his eighth goal of the season.
Carlo Ancelotti introduced Bale for his home debut at half time, but the former Tottenham man could not change the game as Atletico maintained their perfect start in La Liga.
Sunday, September 29, 2013 12:00
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
Real 'robbery' gets Spain up in arms
Controversy reigned at Elche on Wednesday night as Real Madrid snatched the latest of winners from the penalty spot.
The home crowd, who had sang songs of Madrid's supposed cheating all evening, were incensed when referee Cesar Muniz pointed to the spot after Pepe took a tumble in the 94th minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo duly converted, leaving Elche captain Albucar to brand it a robbery, Gerard Pique to make his disapproval known on Twitter, and the Spanish police to reveal that they had received more than 120 complaining tweets from disgruntled fans!
The home crowd, who had sang songs of Madrid's supposed cheating all evening, were incensed when referee Cesar Muniz pointed to the spot after Pepe took a tumble in the 94th minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo duly converted, leaving Elche captain Albucar to brand it a robbery, Gerard Pique to make his disapproval known on Twitter, and the Spanish police to reveal that they had received more than 120 complaining tweets from disgruntled fans!
Thursday, September 26, 2013 12:00
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