Ibra hope Milan against Arsenal

Milan - yan With what has been given this season, Zlatan Ibrahimovic AC Milan finished weapon to break the opponent's goal. Including at home to Arsenal in the Champions League round of 16. 

In Series A alone, has made 15 goals for Milan Ibra. That number makes him the top scorer while the Rossoneri,well ahead for Antonio Nocerino in the second position which has scored seven goals. 

The major contribution to the Rossoneri called highly dependent on the presence of the Swedish striker.Conditions that are not directly recognized ahead of Massimiliano Allegri host Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. 

Although the players have declared no longer obsessed with the Champions League, Allegri have great hopes for him to help Milan achieve greatness in Europe. 

"Ibra never give up, even during rehearsals. Champions League is no longer an obsession for him. He remained calm, he is in good standing, good physically and mentally. He will undergo a great game tomorrow," said Allegri on Football Italia. 

Injured after being hit by the storm, Milan will again be strengthened some pillars to the game. In addition to Alexandre Pato, another name that would come back is Kevin Prince Boateng and Alessandro Nesta. 

Barca beat Leverkusen 3-1

Leverkusen - Barcelona took home the victory home from a trip to Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Los Cules won with a score of 3-1 and Alexis Sanchez scored two goals.

Alexis brings Barca ahead in the first round before Michal Kadlec equalized early in the second half. Alexis then scored his second goal and Lionel Messi closed.

With this 3-1 victory, the greater the chances Azulgrana qualify for the quarterfinals for the second leg at Camp Nou will be held March 7.

The game

Match in the Bay Arena, Wednesday (15/02/2012) pm dawn, it's not much chance of giving birth. Barca still dominated the game with ball control at 78 percent.

In the 12th minute Dani Alves had a chance but hard kick was floated over the bar. Likewise with Adriano in the 25th minute with a right footed shot, but did not meet targets.

Finally solved the deadlock four minutes before halftime. Alexis who successfully pushed into the Leverkusen defense easily struck the ball into the net Bernd Leno. Lionel Messi's goal to be an architect with his breakthrough bait.

Seven minutes after the restart Leverkusen managed to equalize. Kadlec's header after winning the aerial duel with Alexis, was able to beat Victor Valdes under the rule. The feed is released Verdan Corluka through a crossing from the right wing.

Less than three minutes later, Barca back to winning and Alexis listed his name on the scoreboard again. Cesc Fabregas received feedback breakthrough after Alexis and outwit Leno, he struck the ball into the goal.

At the 56th minute Renato Augusto almost put Barca conceded. Hard shot from outside the box can still be muted by Valdes.

In the 63rd minute goal and Barca again threatened this time by Gonzalo Castro. Receiving the ball on the right side of the opponent's defense, Castro fired a half volley that was hit the goalposts.

Messi! In the 72nd minute he writhed on the left side of the Leverkusen defense and after passing two opposing players, he is faced with Leno. Pried the ball but unfortunately still stuck the crossbar and a goal nevertheless occur.

In the 77th minute off a cross Castro into the near and Stefan Kiessling, dropping the ball gain. Valdes was alert to catch the round leather.

At 83 minutes Leno made glorious rescue when Thiago Alcantara Korner meet colleagues in the penalty box and the ball was pushed over Leno's header. Failed to grasp the ball rebound Sergio Busquets.

Messi finally able to record his name on the scoreboard in the 88th minute. Messi give feedback breakthrough to Alves and then fed back into the penalty box, Messi as he dropped kicked the ball into the goal.

Barca winning 3-1 and lasted until the fight was over.

The lineup

Leverkusen: Leno, Schwaab, Reinartz, Friedrich, Corluka (Da Costa 90 '), Kadlec, Castro, Rolfes (Kiessling 76'), Bender, Augusto, Schurrle (Bellarabi 89 ')

Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Puyol, Abidal, Fabregas, Iniesta (Thiago 60 '), Mascherano, Busquets, Adriano (Pedro 69'), Sanchez (Cuenca 85 '), Messi

Top Lyon Win Thin APOEL

Lyon - Olympique Lyon thin victory at home to APOEL Nicosia in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. Alexandre Lacazette goals give the hosts a 1-0 victory. 

Compete at the Stade de Gerland on Wednesday (15/02/2012) pm dawn, Lyon appear to dominate the match. Throughout the 2 x 45 minute camp host was recorded off 18 shots, with five of them leads to the target. 

But the wicket was not easy for APOEL squad Remi Garde. Until the first half finished, still pointing to the scoreboard 0-0. 

Lyon could only open the scoring on 58 minutes through Lacazette. Getting feedback from Cris, Lacazette little dribble before unleashing a fierce shot.Paulo Jorge had hit the ball before it lodged in the far corner of the goal. 

Yoann Gourcuff has a chance to increase the advantage on 77 minutes. But remove the header but he welcomes feedback when Michel Bastos was wide of the target. 

No additional goals created in the rest of the game. Score 1-0 to the host advantage has not changed. 

Teams 

Hugo Lloris, Cris, Bakari Koné, Aly Cissokho, Anthony Reveillere, Kim Kallstrom, Maxime Gonalons, Michel Bastos, Alexandre Lacazette ('58 Jimmy Briand), Lisandro López, Honorato Campos Ederson ('71 Yoann Gourcuff) 

Dionisis Chiotis, Kaká, Paulo Gomes, William Boaventura, Savvas Poursaitidis, Helio Pinto, Nuno Morais, Ivan Trickovski, Costas Charalambides (Gustavo Manduca '81), Aílton Almeida ('67 Esteban Solari), Hélder Sousa ('72 Marcinho) 

China welcomes Anelka

 


Shanghai - Nicolas Anelka has arrived in China. The most famous foreign footballers playing in the league who will be welcomed by China's enthusiasm, optimism, although there is also pessimism. 

Anelka arrived in China on Wednesday (02/15/2012) local time. Arriving in Shanghai Pudong airport, was greeted euphoria felt "well". It's nothing, the ranks of the immigration officers who usually face a "cold" even to the extent that can show a big smile as demonstrated when one of the officers managed to photograph with Anelka. 

After immigration, new signing Shanghai Shenhua was immediately directed to a special VIP exit in the airport, under guard, as it's called Eeastday media. 

From the airport, then transfer to hotel Anelka Peninsula. In a luxury hotel 32-year-old French ituápenyerang is then found to be eating breakfast in the lobbylounge while listening to music through headphones. 

"I'm definitely going to watch the game Shenhua this season," whispered a waiter said. 

With players of the caliber of Anelka, who of whom played for Arsenal, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea, not just a game Shenhua are expected to be shiny, but also standard Chinese league game in general. Moreover it comes just a year after the appearance of fixing scandal in China Super League. 

So no wonder if the reception and the expectations of Anelka, especially from the Shenhua fans last season just 10 points from the relegation zone, even festive. 

"Anelka has finally come to China. My dream has come true. Look Shenhua is definitely worth listening to this season," wrote one supporter, Danni, in microbolognya. 

Even so, some fans are not sure of the arrival of Anelka will be Shenhua's performance has helped to success. 

"Shenhua bad defense. Only rely on Anelka to become a champion is like a dream," said a fan. 

Anelka is now scheduled to meet with fans and officially introduced by Shenhua on Thursday (15/2) tomorrow. 

Got a problem with Messi, Tevez?

Buenos Aires - At club level, Carlos Tevez was trying to clear up the problem with Manchester City. In the national team level, Tevez is also trying to straighten out that call this news had a problem with fellow Argentine player Lionel Messi. 

Tevez's career was stalled in the City since the incidence of rejection of the instruction Roberto Mancini as manager of the club, to warm up in the match Bayern Munich last September. 

In the process Tevez, who failed to move to another club in January, is now attempting to raise " white flag "although in a statement also called Mancini has been treated as disrespectfully since last September. 

Along with this, Tevez is also rumored to have other problems in the Argentina national team. He mentioned the local media did not get along with Messi Argentina due to personality differences. Tevez replied that speculation. 

"People here say the Tevez or Messi, and not have to like it, because I have a good relationship with the tiny," I refer to Messi, Tevez, the Fox Sports ESPN Star reported. 

"They are mistaken, he was a young man of few words and I do not like when people say we do not get along. I have a good relationship with him," said Tevez. 

Bak wants to prove that he did not have a problem with the Barcelona players, Tevez and then threw her praises. 

"It's easy to play with him. If he had the ball three straight opponents escort. He is the greatest," said Tevez. 

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Call Brazil Ronaldinho, Kaka and Robinho Leave

Rio de Jainero - Brazil has announced the list of players who will be brought to Switzerland to face Bosnia in a trial match on February 28, 2012.Ronaldinho back in the squad, but Kaka and Robinho was not called. 


Yahoosports proclaimed,coach Mano Menezes on Tuesday (14/2) calls 23 players. Although the center seeks to restore its performance with Flamengo, Ronaldinho included in the squad. 

Ronaldinho recalled to Brazil squad at the end of 2010 after being abandoned when the World Cup in South Africa. Since leaving AC Milan, the former world player of the experience inconsistencies with Flamengo but still chose Ronaldinho Menezes. 

"Ronaldinho is part of a project. I tidakbisa make a change because he was in a bad time right now," said Menezes. 

After the 2010 World Cup, Kaka was not always called to the Brazil squad because Menezes expects the players improve their performance by playing more often with Real Madrid. 

"Maybe I do not see anything that I expected from him," he continued. 

Robinho also did not get a chance even though quite often called into the squad when Menezes handling team at the World Cup. Colleagues in a team AC Milan, Alexandre Pato also were not called because with injuries. 

In addition, the two stars and the future of Brazil's Paulo Henrique Ganso Neymar also go into the squad. So even with the goalkeeper Santos, Rafael is a new one gets a call from the national team. 

Brazil squad 

Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Diego Alves (Valencia), Rafael (Santos) 

Players Back: Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Danilo (FC Porto), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Adriano (Barcelona), Alex Sandro (FC Porto), Dede (Vasco da Gama), Thiago Silva (AC Milan), David Luiz ( Chelsea), Luisao (Benfica) 

Midfielder: Fernandinho (Shakhtar Donetsk), Sandro (Tottenham), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos), Lucas (Sao Paulo), Elias (Sporting), Hernanes (Lazio), Ronaldinho (Flamengo) 

Players Home: Neymar (Santos), Hulk (FC Porto), Jonas (Valencia), Leandro Damião (Internacional) 

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PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti: Champions League clash between Arsenal and AC Milan is '50-50'

The Paris Saint-Germain boss believes both sides are capable of qualifying for next year’s tournament but are currently well adrift of the quality of Barcelona and Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti feels the upcoming Champions League clash between Arsenal and AC Milan is "50-50", but claims neither side is enjoying a strong spell domestically.

Arsene Wenger’s men travel to San Siro on Wednesday night for the first leg of their second-round tie with the Italian giants, with both sides currently struggling for consistency this season.

Former Chelsea boss Ancelotti feels the match is evenly poised, but believes neither team has the belief they can win this year’s tournament due to the form of La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

He told reporters: “For Arsenal and Milan, I’m not sure they’re thinking they can win the Champions League because of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

“Milan are not in a good moment. They’re not doing well in the championship, they have lost matches at home and have a lot of injuries. Arsenal look a little bit better at the moment, but have their own injuries and have not been very consistent, either. I think it’s 50-50.”

The 52-year-old also feels that, with their chances of lifting the trophy come May, both sides’ qualification via their national league for next season’s competition must be their priority.

He added: “They know that if they want to play in the Champions League next year they have two possibilities: win the Champions League or [qualify via] their domestic division. 

"For Milan and Arsenal, it’s easier to think about [qualifying that way], not winning the Champions League.”

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Tottenham place Jose Mourinho top of their shortlist to replace Harry Redknapp

The Spurs boss is the overwhelming favourite to replace Fabio Capello as England manager - and the north Londoners have been putting contingency plans in place

Tottenham will fight tooth and nail to convince Harry Redknapp that his future lies in north London rather than with England, but they have long been considering contingency plans should their manager take over the national team.

Redknapp, 64, is the overwhelming favourite to replace Fabio Capello as England manager - most probably at the end of the season - and has described leading the Three Lions as his "dream" job.

Spurs are bracing themselves for an approach from the FA for Redknapp and, while doing everything in their power to persuade him to stay, will not stand in his way should he want the England role.

The Londoners, currently third in the Premier League and looking very likely to qualify for next season’s Champions League, have been considering alternatives to Redknapp since the summer of 2010, when he became hot favourite to take over from Capello following England’s disastrous World Cup campaign.

In an ideal world, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would want a ‘big name’ manager to continue the stunning work performed by Redknapp, who took over from Juande Ramos at White Hart Lane in October 2008 with the club bottom of the league.

Spurs, given their league position, financial clout and the quality of their squad, will be considered an attractive propisition for any manager. A new boss would also begin work in the club's new state-of-the-art training centre, which will be ready for the start of pre-season training ahead of next season.

Jose Mourinho, the Real Madrid manager, would be Tottenham’s first choice should he become available amid reports the Portuguese wants to leave the Spanish giants in the summer and return to English football.

It would not be the first time Spurs have tried to appoint Mourinho as their manager having held talks with the former Chelsea boss the day after he was sacked by Blues owner Roman Abramovich in September 2008.

Mourinho, a controversial figure but a man with an unquestionable record in management, ticks all the boxes as Spurs look for a figure who can ensure that their elevation into Europe’s elite is not short-lived.

The club’s two main criteria in their next appointment are Premier League experience and a proven track record, after having their fingers burned by the appointments of Jacques Santini in 2004 and Juande Ramos three years later.

Levy is also adamant that he will appoint a fluent English speaker in light of the problems with the aforementioned duo, while club officials are conscious of maintaining the equilibrium in the squad.

The Tottenham players are huge fans of Redknapp’s man-management style and therefore Spurs will look towards a squad-building manager who unites the players, rather than a strict disciplinarian like Rafael Benitez who could damage morale with his standoffish approach.

Mourinho, 49, fits the bill for Tottenham as they attempt to build a squad to challenge for the Premier League before moving into a new 60,000-seater stadium, scheduled for the start of the 2015-16 season.

Compensation and wages would be a problem in landing Mourinho, not to mention interest from other clubs and the possibility that he could yet win the political battle at the Santiago Bernabeu and stay with Madrid.

But Spurs have made their intentions clear and are determined to land the best possible replacement if Redknapp leaves.

Last summer, expecting Redknapp to replace Capello after Euro 2012, they sounded out another former Chelsea manager, Carlo Ancelotti.

The Italian, who was sacked by Chelsea in May, expressed his interest in the job but has since been named manager of Paris Saint-Germain, ruling out a return to the Premier League in the short-term.

Guus Hiddink is another option who holds strong favour in the Tottenham boardroom but the Dutchman has been strongly linked with a return to Holland, while there are concerns over his level of commitment having repeatedly turned down high profile club jobs in favour of international management.

The Everton manager, David Moyes, is considered a ‘safe’ option and has been in the club’s thoughts for the last two years. The feeling is that the Scot, much like Redknapp, is a shrewd operator in the transfer market and is able to get the most out of his squad of players.

Moyes, who has transformed Everton into consistent top-six challengers on a shoestring budget since taking the reins at Goodison Park in 2002, believes he deserves a chance at a club where he will have the resources to challenge for honours.

But the 48-year-old’s negative tactics are a concern and he may not be the big name manager to convince the likes of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale to stay at White Hart Lane.

Up-and-coming managers such as Brendan Rodgers at Swansea and Paul Lambert at Norwich are admired but lack the experience and pedigree for the Tottenham job. How would they handle the big names? How tactically astute are they to win tight matches? How do we know they aren’t just this year’s version of Owen Coyle?

Likewise, Tim Sherwood is held in high esteem within White Hart Lane - especially by Redknapp - but the former Spurs captain himself accepts that he is not ready for management.

Sherwood is currently technical co-ordinator at the club and primarily responsible for the development of youth players. While Redknapp would expect to take the like of Joe Jordan and Kevin Bond with him to England, Sherwood is expected to stay at Tottenham before eventually taking a step into management.

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Roberto Mancini treated me 'like a dog' - Manchester City's Carlos Tevez

The Argentine striker has accused his manager of verbally abusing him, but believes the City fans have been misinformed and he will attempt to win them back

Carlos Tevez has accused Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini of treating him "like a dog" during the Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich in September when the Argentinian famously refused to warm up.

That seemed to signal the exit for the striker, but he revealed on Monday that he will attempt to win over the City fans again when he returns to training on Tuesday morning, and insists that they have been misinformed about the incident.

"I was kind of in a bad mood, and when [Roberto Mancini] brings on [Nigel] de Jong and takes of [Edin] Dzeko and we're losing 2-0, I thought it was a defensive substitution so I decided to sit back on the bench," Tevez told Fox Sports Latin America about the match in September.

"So I'd already warmed up for 10 minutes and he has this attitude that he wants to lose 2-0 instead of 4-0. So I sat down and at the same time Dzeko comes off and is really angry and has a go at Mancini.

"[Dzeko] sees the tunnel is closed, so he has to sit down next to [Mancini] and they have an argument. Dzeko was speaking Bosnian and Mancini would swear at him in Italian, it was a real mess. 

"So I go and sit down and he doesn't see me because he's having this discussion. But then he turns around and sees me and you can imagine what happens. He's in the middle of an argument, so then he tells me to keep on warming up and he treats me like a dog.

"So when he spoke to me in that tone of voice and I said: 'No, I'm not going out'. So I was willing to play. But the coach was in such a foul mood because he had that argument with Dzeko, he started on me as well. 

"He started swearing at me as well. That was him because I was very calm, I was sitting on the bench. You can see from the footage that I was calm, just talking with [Pablo] Zabaleta. Mancini said some horrible things to me."

Tevez insists that it is only natural that the fans turned against him after this incident, but will be heading back this week to win back their support.

"Yes, [I'm heading back this week]. It's a decision I've taken to win back the supporters who've turned against me since what happened against Bayern [Munich].

"I believe they were misinformed, they weren't told the facts. So that when they were told that I didn't want to play they naturally turned against me.

"If a player doesn't want to play for a team that's paying their wages, it's only natural for them to turn against that player.

"And I couldn't understand what was going on. I swore like any player would. I gave everything to that club and when I saw them burning the shirt with my name on it, or hurling insults at me, it really hurt.

"I gave everything to that club, and what I love above all is to play football."

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'I have not signed anything yet, but Tottenham are a great club' - Lille's Eden Hazard

The Belgian starlet says he is keen to further his career in the Premier League but insists that there is no agreement in place to join the Spurs in the summer

Lille star Eden Hazard has admitted his interest in joining Tottenham but played down suggestions a deal has already been struck

On Monday, reports in the French media had claimed that Hazard, who has indicated that he will quit Lille at the end of the season, had agreed to a deal with Spurs.

The Belgium international has now said that White Hart Lane is an appealing destination, but moved to rubbish the news that he has committed his future to the Premier League side.

"I said that [his desire to move to England] because I think that I can learn the best there because there are big matches every week, even with the little teams, big matches with great atmospheres," Hazard told Belgian TV channel RTBF.

"[Spurs] is a rumour. It is a club that interests me, of course, because they have great players and a great coach. 

"I have not signed anything yet - it is too early. At the moment I want to focus on Lille."

The 21-year-old then stated that a move to Spain is highly unlikely, despite La Liga being to his liking.

"Spain is perhaps the best place for my style of play, but I think that you have to be at either Barca or Real Madrid to win titles there," Hazard added.

"It is harder to play at a big club at my age."

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