Kira Grünberg paralyzed after training injury

Austria's leading pole-vaulter Kira Grünberg has suffered severe cervical injuries after the 21-year-old landed beside the mat on her head and neck in a practice jump. Her injuries have left her tetraplegic.

A statement on Friday from the Austrian athletics federation (ÖLV) and the University Clinic in Innsbruck where Grünberg is being treated revealed "a fracture of the cervical vertebrae of the spine" had been found. The statement added: "After we had diagnosed paraplegia before the operation, the patient received emergency surgery in order to stabilize her spine and avoid further damage."

Trained by her father, Grünberg finished fourth at the 2012 junior world championships before going on to set an Austrian women's record of 4.45 meters during last year's outdoor European Championships in Zurich. She repeated that feat indoors in Prague in March of this year.

Simeone: "To lose two finals is a failure"

Beaten, as rarely he was seen before, Diego Simeone faced the microphones after the defeat in Milan to Real Madrid and was extremely self - critical despite having achieved something historical with Atletico Madrid . " It's clear that I have no one remembers second and losing two finals is a failure , " released.

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True to his style and his pregame remarks, Cholo said that "the Real was the best because it was the one that won" and left the door open to a possible exit after five seasons at the club: " It is hard to say what I learned . Let me analyze it more coolly. it is a moment to think . "

"My players told them not to cry. The destination is in football and today would not be on our side , " he added.

"We had a chance to tie immediately, but did not give way. And everything not we give up and managed to equality. After that, both teams were very tired and it was very tactical," analyzed the DT, Quie said that it hurt most was "seeing people who were excited and could not give him what they wanted." End of an era?

I am convinced that Atletico will win the Champions League

Florentino Perez, president of Real Madrid, was happy for the eleventh Champions League title achieved by his team against Atletico Madrid and convinced that the Rojiblancos win the continental trophy the future.

"I want to send a message to a neighbor and friend, who in recent years has shown the level that is team. I feel a little pain for the effort they have done and have not been able to win, but I am convinced they will win the League Champions "Florentino said.

Real Madrid president revealed the conversation he had to receive the cup with Zinedine Zidane.

"For me and for Real Madrid has been important because its arrival changed history in 2001. At that time with the Champions League (the ninth in 2002) told me. 'I got it' and today has told me same, "he said.

Florentino Perez also remembered the Real Madrid fans killed in the attack suffered in Iraq a few days ago.

"In these exciting moments I would like to dedicate the title to fans of Iraq deceased. The feel in the heart, because they did more than support the Madrid and transfer the values ​​of the club in difficult places. My love for those who do madridismo in a complicated situation, "said Florentino, in Antena 3.

Asked if the value of the Champions League is more important than a double of league and Copa del Rey, Florentino said. "The Champions League is in our DNA is the most important to us, we look around the world and we are very comfortable with it. "

King Felipe VI: "Spanish football is almost taking Europe by storm"

King Felipe VI said Saturday in Milan, before the final of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, currently "Spanish football is almost taking Europe by storm ".

"Today is a day to celebrate that two Spanish teams, two teams of Madrid, are in the final of the Champions League, as happened two years ago. The Spanish are almost taking Europe by storm," said King in 'Bein Sports '.

In addition, the King recalled the successes of the national team: "We are champions of Europe and we will defend the title in France Spanish football is in luck.".

Felipe VI recalled how difficult it was his presence Saturday in the final of Milan.. "It could have been difficult to come here but we conceded, as we have this morning celebrated Day of the Armed Forces If I had been in a place more distant, would have been more complicated. "

Costa Rica stands proudly at his goalkeeper Keylor Navas in Champions League

The press of Costa Rica said today proudly victory achieved by Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas with Real Madrid, who won the Champions League.

The Nation newspaper placed on its cover a photo of goalkeeper raising 'La Romaine' with the headline "The glory passes hands tices" and added that Navas "go down in history as the first Costa Rican to win the Champions League of Europe" .

In its internal pages he indicated that the two posts were "his angels and trusted? When he had nothing to do."

The Teletica channel on its website wrote that "Keylor Navas touches the top of Europe and Real Madrid reached the Champions eleventh" along with a video of the best plays of the game.

In chronic quote: ". If currency to raise romaine Thus the story of goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who on Saturday became the first Costa Rican and Central American to win a Champions League resume".

Meanwhile, the digital portal crhoy.com said "Keylor: the archer of God" raises his cup, Cheers, champion, "adding that the national goalkeeper enters one of the best stages of his career!.

The newspaper La Extra titled "Keylor Madrid are champions of Europe!" and he cited that Real Madrid League champion was crowned European Champions after defeating criminal Atletico Madrid (5-3) in a match in 120 minutes ended 1-1.

Other athletes like the cyclist Costa Rican Andrey Amador, the Spanish team Movistar and Shirley Cruz Costa Rican footballer who plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain, congratulated Navas through social networks.

"Congratulations Keylor Navas for their success and put the flag of our country with Europe's highest Pura vida !!!" Amador wrote on Facebook, while Cruz said "Thank you for this joy Keylor Navas, thanks for putting Costa Rica at the top. "

Zinedine Zidane direct in Real Madrid history

The arrival of Zinedine Zidane to Real Madrid bench instead of Rafa Benitez gave the turn expected by directors chaired by Florentino Perez, and eventually led to the conquest of the Eleventh European Cup to Real Madrid together, becoming historic campaign.

The final San Siro confirmed the resurrection that has had the Real Madrid with Zidane technician who took the team eliminated from Copa del Rey (by improper alignment in their first match) and came to be twelve points in League of Barcelona which ended fighting for the title until the last day.

With twelve consecutive victories Zidane signed the best league finish a technician had never achieved in the history of the league. Without losing a match in the domestic competition since the Feb. 27 at the Santiago Bernabeu he fell right before his opponent the final of the Champions League, Atletico Madrid.

That game marked the French coach. He lived his first moments in the elite, not hiding that is constantly learning, and the duel with Diego Simeone scholar surpassed him. The image of impotence Real Madrid in the Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabeu installed doubts about the figure of Zizou who failed to clear up the blow of authority in the Camp Nou. That win was the key to success in the season.

physically rebuilding their team, the only aspect that publicly criticized the inheritance he received from Benitez. And showing a side of optimism that was unknown to his playing, he always had faith in the conquest of the Champions League. He decided to apply his experience in the past with the player, giving the closeness that brings out the best player.

He applied psychology who missed his predecessor in dealing with a way to handle the nearest coaches costumes that have marked an era with Real Madrid, as his teacher Carlo Ancelotti or the same Vicente del Bosque, and found the desired response with attitude on the pitch of a group of players who came to believe in himself.

He ended up beating the best streak of Jose Mourinho, eleven straight wins garters, and matched his name with that of Manuel Pellegrini and Italian Ancelotti. At the start of next season will have in his hand the fifteen match winning streak in the league signed laureate Miguel Muñoz. The moment has become the first coach born Frenchman to win the European Cup and the Champions League and the seventh to get as a coach and as a player.

Since coming to office Real Madrid won 22 of the 27 games he played. He only gave up three draws and two defeats (next to Atletico in the league, the first leg of the quarter-finals in Germany against Wolfsburg forcing recall the old European comebacks). The balance of 72 goals scored (2.66 per game) and conceded 19 (0.7) are key to the success reflected.

Installed on the success and leaving your name in the history of the conquest of the Eleventh, Zidane will begin preparing its first project with ultimate responsibility for next season. You have to draw up a list of approved low and high by working to tweak the club Real Madrid next season. It will be born with a technician who was on his way recondujo what the failure to make it successful.