Zapata Allegri deserves credit for Milan revival

The Colombian Moncler 2013 pas chers defender believes his boss is behind the Rossoneri's resurgence since Christmas and has underlined the importance of finishing third in Serie A Cristian Zapata has insisted that Massimiliano Allegri deserves credit for getting AC Milan back on track in the second half of the season.The San Siro side were struggling to Moncler Manteau Homme pas chers find their best form in the opening stages of the 2012-13 campaign and even found themselves battling against relegation at one point.Nevertheless, they have climbed to third spot in the Serie A table in 2013 and Zapata feels much of their revival is down to the former Cagliari coach."The coach has built a good team and all the credit goes to him. Allegri is very important and he has done well since coming to the club," the 26-year-old told Milan Channel."The one-point lead that we have over Fiorentina is important and it might become four points this weekend as they’ll be Moncler Outlet up against Roma [on Saturday] who are a great team. It’s vital we get back into the Champions League."Milan host Torino on Sunday as they will be looking to extend their lead over Moncler Manteau Femme outlet the Viola.

Zanetti's positivity is helping him recover, says Inter coach Cordoba

The former Nerazzurri defender has hailed the attitude of his former team-mate following his recent operation, and says there is no doubt his playing days will continue Inter coach Ivan Cordoba has revealed that Javier Zanetti’s natural positivity is helping him recover from a recent operation.The Argentine went under the knife late last month to correct an Achilles problem, and former team-mate Cordoba has revealed the 39-year-old is in good spirits as he begins his lengthy rehabilitation.“Javier is fine. Along with my dad he's the most positive person I've ever met. He can't wait to Moncler Manteau Homme outlet leave the hospital and get on with his rehab,” Cordoba told Rai Sport.“The first thing he thinks about is finding a solution to the problem. He's always been like that and that's the way he sees it now. Of course, he's very important for this team because of what he Moncler Manteau Femme outlet gives us on the pitch, but just having him around is a massive help too."He'll soon be back at La Pinetina [Inter's training ground] to get behind the lads and to make sure they do well.”There had been suggestions that the operation would force the 39-year-old to consider retirement, but Cordoba has insisted the Argentina icon's playing days are not over yet.“Yes, you can take it from me, he will Moncler Doudoune Femme outlet play again,” he stated. Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:"";mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-para-margin-top:0cm;mso-para-margin-right:0cm;mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt;mso-para-margin-left:0cm;line-height:115%;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} Moncler Manteau Homme pas chers

Messi I never thought of leaving Barcelona

The Argentine ace has reiterated switching clubs has never crossed his mind to date and is confident defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League will make his side stronger Barcelona star Lionel Messi has once again made it clear that he has never considered quitting Camp Nou for another major club.The four-time Ballon d'Or winner joined the Catalan giant's youth academy in 2000, and has won the Champions League three times and La Liga on six occasions since breaking through to the first team in 2003.Speaking at a press conference in Qatar, the 25-year-old again stated that leaving the Blaugrana has not once crossed his mind."I never thought about playing Moncler Femme Veste outlet anywhere else than this club," he told reporters.Barcelona are on course to equal the record of 100 points in La Liga having clinched the title earlier in the Spring, but they suffered a humiliating 7-0 aggregate Moncler Homme Veste outlet defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League - something which Messi believes will help to make his side stronger. "Winning the league is very good though our goal is always to Moncler Manteau Femme outlet win everything," he added. "Bayern were the superior team this year, now we must prepare for next year."

Messi I have not spoken to Guardiola since he left

The Barcelona star revealed he has not been in contact with his former coach since he departed Camp Nou and explained he would be unlikely to coach the Argentina side Lionel Messi has said he has not been in contact with Pep Guardiola since the former Barcelona coach left Camp Nou last year. Messi clinched three consecutive Moncler outlet Ballon d'Or crowns under the tutorship of the former Blaugrana midfielder, but the Argentine sensation has revealed he has not spoken with the soon-to-be Bayern Munich boss during his break from the game this season."I haven't spoken to Guardiola since he left," Mess said in an interview with El Grafico, before adding: "I don't see him leading the Argentina team, as they would not allow a foreign coach."Messi then commented on light-hearted discussion amongst supporters that Moncler Homme Veste outlet the combination of the 25-year-old and Pope Francis leaves Alejandro Sabella's side as certainties to win the World Cup."It amused me when it was said that, with Messi Moncler Doudoune Femme outlet and the Pope, Argentina can win the World Cup. This is not mathematically the case!" he quipped.Finally, Messi once more insisted that personal records mean little to him after enjoying another superb season in front of goal."I don't play football to break records," he added.

Manchester City is an option, reveals Pellegrini

The Chilean has Moncler sale already revealed that he will leave current club Malaga at the end of the season and has now spoken of his potential move to England for the first time Malaga boss Manuel Pellegrini admits Manchester City is an option for him when he leaves the Spanish club at the end of the season.The 59-year-old is City's first-choice Moncler Doudoune Femme outlet candidate to replace Roberto Mancini, who was sacked with two Premier League games remaining earlier in May.Pellegrini has already revealed he will leave Malaga this summer for "sporting reasons" but has, until now, remained coy over his next destination. MANCHESTER CITY LATEST100/1Sergio Aguero is 100/1 with BetVictor to win the Ballon d'Or this year"I am fortunate to have some very good options and Manchester City is one of them," Pellegrini told reporters.The 59-year-old quickly emerged as the favourite to take over at the Etihad Stadium for the start of the new season even before Mancini was relieved of his duties, with details emerging of meetings between City and Pellegrini's agent on the morning of the FA Cup final.However, City's demoralising defeat to Wigan Athletic at Wembley capped off a disappointing final season under Mancini, in which the club easily conceded their Premier League title to city rivals Manchester United and failed to progress from their Champions League group.Those failures, coupled with reports of Mancini's man-management skills beginning to fail with his players, eventually sealed the Italian's fate.Should Pellegrini arrive at City, there have also been reports that he will bring star Malaga midfielder Isco with him Moncler Doudoune Enfants outlet to the Etihad.  

Manchester City fans name Zabaleta their Player of the Year

The Moncler Homme Veste outlet Argentina international defender received the vast majority of votes from the club's supporters, beating Carlos Tevez and Matija Nastasic to the end-of-season accolade Manchester City supporters have voted defender Pablo Zabaleta as their Player of the Year.The Argentina international right-back beat compatriot Carlos Tevez and 20-year-old centre-back Matija Nastasic into second and third place respectively.In the absence of Vincent Kompany for large parts of the season, Zabaleta assumed the captain's responsibilities while clocking up 42 appearances in all competitions for the Premier League runners-up."I would like to say thank you to all the City fans who voted for me. This is a great personal honour and sits alongside winning the Premier League title, captaining City and playing for my country," Zabaleta told the club's official website."The fans have always been fantastic towards me and shown me a lot of love and respect and Moncler Doudoune Femme outlet I can assure them the feeling is mutual."Having joined City from Espanyol in 2008, Zabaleta has made 193 appearances in all competitions, scoring Moncler Doudoune Homme outlet 7 goals.  

All will become clear soon - Lewandowski

The Borussia Dortmund Green Bay Packers jerseys Presentation forward says his future will be revealed at the end of the season and insists that a transfer is not on his mind at the moment Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski says that his future will be cleared up at the end of the season.The Pole signalled his intention not to sign a new contract at the club earlier this term but BVB have insisted that they are prepared to hold him to the last year of the existing deal.Both Bayern Munich and Manchester United Kansas City Chiefs jerseys Presentation are credited with a strong interest in the 24-year-old and Lewandowski says his situation will become apparent soon."I have only one thing on my mind," he told TVN 24."A transfer is not the issue for me at the moment. You have to wait until the end of the season. I think everything will become clear."Lewandowski has scored 23 goals in his 30 Bundesliga games this season and has also netted 10 in 12 Champions Denver Broncos jerseys Presentation League games.

Aliadiere has no regrets over time in England

The 30-year-old is finally showing why Arsene Wenger brought him to Arsenal as a teenager, after a career blighted by poor form and injuries EXCLUSIVEBy Naim BeneddraJeremie Aliadiere insists that he has no regrets over his time in England and is instead simply savouring "the best season of his career", withLorient.The former France Under-21 international was snapped up by Arsenal at the age of 16 but he never made the grade with the Gunners, scoring just one league goal during a six-year stay that featured unsuccessful loan spells with Celtic, West Ham and Wolves.He eventually moved on to Middlesbrough but also failed to prove himself on Teeside before returning to France to join Lorient two years ago. Now 30, Aliadiere is San Francisco 49ers jerseys Presentation finally showcasing his best form, scoring 15 Ligue 1 goals this season, but has rejected the idea that he should never have moved to north London."No, not at all," the forward told Goal.com. "I learned a lot at Arsenal and other teams. If things are going well for me this year, it's because of how I developed in England. It is perhaps because of my experiences in England that I am at the level I am today."Aliadiere insists that he is in no way emotionally scarred by the tortuous nature of his time in England and would have no issue returning should the opportunity ever present itself."Yes, why not," he continued. "But it's not something I'm concentrating on. Besides, it would depend on many things, including the club. "But I remember the good memories. However, I do not feel a need to return to England."Aliadiere has also revealed that he could represent Algeria, the nation of his descent, in the World Cup next year, despite playing for France as a youngster."Yes, there was contact and I have not closed the door on that because I am proud of Tampa Bay Buccaneers jerseys Presentation my origins," he explained."And to play the World Cup, that would be an offer one could not refuse. It's a childhood dream of mine." New York Giants jerseys Presentation

Wilshere return could hinder progress for Rosicky-inspired Arsenal

ANALYSISBy Ewan RobertsWhen Jack Wilshere exited the Emirates Stadium pitch on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal – victorious in all four of the matches the 21-year-old had missed through injury – were trailing 1-0 to Norwich City, a side who travelled to north London bereft of form and short on confidence.Yet Chris Hughton's hapless side, without a win in five games, had the lead. The young midfielder, unsurprisingly poor and off the pace following his injury lay-off, looked on from the sidelines and witnessed his team-mates mount an unlikely late comeback to pick up precious points in the race for Champions League football.Arsenal were not playing badly while he was on the pitch, with the Canaries mustering just one shot during his 59-minute appearance (though it resulted in a goal), nor did they suddenly spark into life when he departed, but they lacked some of the intensity and directness so ever-present while he was prone on the treatment table.BEMUSING TRIANGLEROSICKY v WILSHEREPLAYING BEHIND GIROUD8Passes michael kors Outlet to/from Giroud441%Passes finding team-mates in final third32%74Minutes per shot on target39275%Shots on target57% Playing in an advanced, attacking role, Wilshere had just one (off-target) effort on goal, attempted one through-ball, completed zero successful dribbles and made no key passes. He dropped deep in search of the ball and rarely offered support to lone striker Olivier Giroud.He also carried the ball into the final third fewer times than deep-lying midfield anchors Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey, while his percentage of passes in the final third (35 per cent) was bettered by the Welshman (37%) and dwarfed by Santi Cazorla (62%) – while all three substitutes were more involved in the attacking third too.While Wilshere was on the field, Arsenal had possession but, barring a few overlapping runs down the right flank by Bacary Sagna, not penetration. That has often been the case this season - until, that is, the Gunners had to make do without the England international.There has been more directness about Arsenal in Wilshere's absence. Against West Brom, for example, the joint-highest pass combination on the pitch was between Lukasz Fabianski and Giroud (the goalkeeper successfully sought the French striker 14 times). Long-ball, route-one football may be anti-Arsenal but it produced a 2-1 win, despite Per Mertesacker's red card.There was a greater willingness to hit Giroud early because of the support provided to him by Tomas Rosicky. The Czech Republic international, nicknamed "Little Mozart", is a truer No.10 than Wilshere and it shows.Rosicky played between the lines, looked to run in behind the defence and offered support to Giroud - the Frenchman has previously been forced deep, devoid of someone to feed him, further congesting the midfield Rosicky struck twice at the Hawthorns, the first a flicked header from six yards and the second a powerful half-volley after his initial effort had been saved. Throughout the match he played between the lines, looked to run in behind the defence and offered support to Giroud – the Frenchman has previously been forced deep, devoid of someone to feed him, further congesting the midfield.Wilshere and Giroud combined just four times against Norwich but the striker's combination with Rosicky saw them find each other twice as often against the Baggies. Additionally, with the Czech breaking into the box, running beyond Giroud and playing far higher up the pitch, he was able to create space for Cazorla rather than contest it.Giroud has prospered as a result, notching three goals and an assist in his last five games, all sans Wilshere. He also, somewhat fortuitously, won the controversial penalty against Norwich. ARSENAL LATEST11/4Tomas Rosicky is 11/4 with Paddy Power to be the first goalscorer in Arsenal v EvertonOf the 1184 total passes that Wilshere has attempted in the league, 32% have found a team-mate in the final third. For Rosicky, that figure is 41% and rises to almost 50% when solely measuring attempted passes in the final third.With Cazorla drifting infield off the flank and Arteta cautiously recycling possession at the base of midfield, Arsenal do not need Wilshere dropping deep too. They have more than enough players capable of tightening the noose around an opponent's neck but often lack a ruthless, final-third executioner to kick away the chair from beneath them.It is in this respect that Rosicky has most shown his worth, firing a shot on target every 74 minutes compared to 392 minutes for Wilshere, and boasting 75% shooting accuracy to the youngster's 57%. His figures last year were impressive, too, shooting every 88 minutes compared to 224 minutes for Wilshere (this season) and creating nine clear-cut chances to the England man's three.A slight worry for Arsenal is that, since mid-November, Cazorla's strikes have come against sides with an average league position of 16th – Reading, West Ham, Sunderland and Aston Villa – while Wilshere has not netted a Premier League goal since November 2010. Rosicky, however, offers a different and much-needed form of attack.Arsenal's offensive shift sans Wilshere also coincided with a defensive reshuffle that has louis vuitton Outlet undoubtedly helped the Gunners. Sagna has returned to the side, replacing the often naive Carl Jenkinson, error-prone Thomas Vermaelen was dropped from the team (no outfield player in the Premier League has committed more than his six errors) and, perhaps most importantly, Fabianski was selected between the sticks.The new back line laid down a marker at the Allianz Arena, becoming the only side to prevent Bayern Munich from scoring at home, and have since conceded just 0.75 goals per game in the league (compared to 1.16 with Wojciech Szczesny in goal and 1.28 with Vermaelen on the pitch).Arsenal did not merely survive while Wilshere was absent, they prospered. Rosicky's bravery on the ball, his willingness to attack the box, sits in stark contrast to the Englishman's more cautious, methodical approach. Arsene Wenger must seek to find a way to incorporate his young gem without sacrificing the drive and final-third threat that was born out of his absence and kept the Gunners in the top-four michael kors Outlet online race.Follow Ewan Roberts on

Wilshere & Walcott set for Arsenal return against Norwich City

Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott are both expected to return from injury against Norwich City on Saturday, Arsene Wenger has confirmed."Jack has joined normal training since Wednesday and Theo should join in tomorrow. They are 90 per cent available for Saturday," Wenger told the club's official website. ARSENAL LATEST7/4Theo Walcott to start, score and Arsenal to beat Norwich is 7/4 with William HillWilshere has been out of action for just under six weeks since aggravating an ankle injury during the north London derby defeat at the beginning of March, and it had been feared that he could be out for the rest of the season.However, as michael kors Outlet Goal.com recently revealed, the 21-year-old has been undergoing a special rehabilitation programme at the club's new medical centre in Colney, and is now ahead of schedule to return to the first team.Walcott has been sidelined since injuring his hip whilst away on duty with England last month, but is now louis vuitton Outlet ready to be involved alongside his fellow international for Norwich's visit to the Emirates. There is less positive news concerning the fitness of Tomas Rosicky, who scored both goals in last weekend's victory over West Brom, with the club confirming he is expected to miss out. "The other uncertainty we have from last Saturday is Tomas Rosicky, who has a little michael kors canada Outlet hamstring irritation," Wenger continued."His involvement is yet to be decided as well but it's fair to say that he is a big doubt for Saturday."

Sir Alex Ferguson's goodbye speech in full

Sir Alex Ferguson said an emotional goodbye to Old Trafford after Manchester United's 2-1 win against Swansea on Sunday, thanking the fans for their support and imploring them to get behind successor David Moyes.The record-breaking manager also said he will now be able to enjoy United games rather than "suffer with them", thanking fans, players and staff for their help.With Paul Scholes also retiring from the club for a second time, Sir Alex praised the midfielder as one of the best players the club has ever had, and wished Darren Fletcher a speedy return to first-team football."I have absolutely no script in my mind. I'm just going to ramble on and hope I get to the core of what this football club means," Sir Alex said."This is michael kors Outlet online a thank you to Manchester United. Not just the directors, not just the medical staff, the coaching staff, the players and supporters. It's all of you. This has been the most fantastic experience of my life. Thank you."I have been very fortunate that I've been able Louis Vuitton Outlet to manage to some of the greatest players in the country, let alone Manchester United. And all these players today have represented this club the proper way. They won the championship in fantastic fashion. Well done to the players."My retirement does mean the end of my life with the club. I'll now be able to enjoy watching michael kors Outlet them, rather than suffer with them. But, if you think about it, those last-minute goals, the comebacks, even the defeats are all part of this great football club of ours ... so thank you for that."I'd also like to remind you that when we had bad times at the club, all the staff stood by me, all the players stood by me. Your [the supporters] job now is to stand by your new manager."Before I start blubbing, I just want to speak to Paul Scholes, who retires today. He is unbelievable. One of the greatest players we've ever had and ever will ever."I also want to wish Darren Fletcher a speedy recovery and return to the club."I wish the players every success in the future You know how good you are, you know the jersey you're wearing and you know what it means to everyone here michael kors bag Outlet online [at Old Trafford]. Don't ever let yourselves down. The expectation is always there."

Sir Alex Ferguson We'll honour top-four battle

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says his side will not lie down against Chelsea in their game at Old Trafford, with the Blues still chasing a place in the top four.Chelsea's visit to Manchester comes off the back of Thursday's 5-2 aggregate victory over Basel, while United have not played since the 1-1 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. MANCHESTER UNITED LATEST11/1Manchester United Louis Vuitton Outlet are 11/1 with Bet365 to draw 2-2 against Chelsea on SundayThe 71-year-old inisists that his side won't let up after being crowned Champions on April 22, however, and expects his side to perform well against tough opposition."We'll field a strong team because Chelsea are chasing a Champions League place," Sir Alex told reporters. "It should be a good game as we should play with enthusiasm and enjoyment."The manager also reiterated that he has been planning next season's squad improvements for some time. Along with Wilfried Zaha, who the club signed in January michael kors 2013 Outlet before loaning him back to Crystal Palace, Sir Alex expects "one or two" new players but expects youngsters already at the club to kick on."We've been [planning for next season] for a while," he added. "Your scouting goes on for the full season, actually sometimes two seasons when you maybe monitor a younger player. "You want to see how he does the next season. That is the process we go through. "We've got some ideas where we’re going and hopefully we can conclude them. We'll look at one or two bodies to come in. "You've got to remember there are a lot of young players we expect michael kors bag Outlet online to improve and take that into consideration. And you have to consider ages of players and protect that part. In the main, we know where we are. We're comfortable."We have fantastic strength in depth. That's the area where we don't want to confuse ourselves because you end up with too many players and trying to keep them all happy. It's happened a few times this season michael kors canada Outlet."

"Neymar no sería titular en Barcelona o Real Madrid", afirma Muricy Ramalho

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"Neymar está fichado y llegará en verano", asegura un directivo del Barcelona

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