Manuel Pellegrini is determined to leave through the front door of Manchester City.
His team's victory on Tuesday against PSG in Champions League , has left a clear signal that Europe Citizens are taking the tournament seriously.
Relegated to fourth place in the league table, 15 points behind the leader, led by the Chilean DT and resigned any hope lightweight title.
However, the League Cup in his pocket after agonizing penalty shootout victory against Liverpool on 28 February, at least farewell Pellegrini not be blank.
And despite knowing that after May 15 will no longer coach the team, the engineer Pellegrini Man City still continues to fight in the tournament's most important clubs in the world.
And that has merit. It must be very difficult to convince a group of players that play the whole for you, knowing that next season will be implemented which orders another. When, with every reason in the world, we thought players could enter a period of relaxation after the news that Pellegrini would be replaced by Guardiola , the Chilean coach managed to keep the ship afloat and today is three games to win the most important title of his career and the club.
"We are always with him. Always we take care of your back. His daily work is extraordinary , "said Jesus Navas after Tuesday's victory. "He is a coach who always demand the best of us. Try to get the better our in every situation. It is an outstanding coach and deserves the best. "
Whatever happens from here on, Pellegrini has already made history in the City, giving the club a league title and two League Cups. And with the victory against PSG, he has led the team to its first semifinal in history.
This is not the first time that Pellegrini wins in Champions.
In 2006, with the modest Villarreal , was a step to bring the Yellow Submarine at the end of the tournament (the day of the penal famous erred by Riquelme), leaving the way to the majestic Arsenal Wenger, where he still played Thierry Henry .
And in 2013, a huge arbitral award deprived of reach semifinals after crossing against Borussia Dortmund, which ultimately would be the runner-up tournament.
"I came to City because I had good performance in Europe, so leave the club without having led to a new seat would have been a bad thing for me," said the Chilean after Tuesday's victory. "It's very important for me to be in the semifinals, because that's my job."
Discreet, reserved, almost taciturn, and with a trail of chivalry welling in his gestures on the sidelines, Pellegrini has been a technical high in a league high. Therefore, it would be wrong than any other team in the league put their eyes on him to lead a new project.
Titles in Chile , Ecuador , Argentina , Spain and England, in all countries where he directed, speak of a winning coach, but especially from a manager who is able to adapt to the environment than life, football to be more precise, his path.
On his future, not yet give clues where he will go.
"I'm not thinking about it. I do not want to link anything happened to this victory [against PSG], with my future and other work that gets me, "he said.
Although the team is in semifinals of Champions, you still have not secured their participation in the tournament next season.
Their situation in the league is now entering via the repechage, unless in six games remaining, two points discounting achieve that Arsenal will have lead in the third.
To continue sliding in the Premiership (since February has lost four games and drawn one, enough to have left out of the fight for the title), his position could see threatened by Manchester United, which is only four points below.
The other way to reach the Champions League next season without relying on any local result is winning the tournament. The most difficult path of all.
But Pellegrini is still affordable. At least his words so indicate.
"Playing the way we did here, we have many chances against anybody."
marți, 19 aprilie 2016
Raul Gonzalez wants a Real Madrid - Atletico in Champions League final
This season finale will make the total Spanish soccer star, so the tight end La Liga looming , with Barcelona , Atletico and Real Madrid separated by just a point - and semifinals of Champions League where two Madrid sets are present.
Raul Gonzalez , legend of Real Madrid , wants the European final two seasons ago repeat itself . "I see the Spanish teams in the final because it is best for the Liga Bayern Munich and Manchester City are two good teams but my desire is that in Milan the final of Lisbon repeat , "says an act of the Laureus Foundation.
Raul does not want to compare the comeback of 2007 Real Madrid Fabio Capello with which could come this season: "This league is very different from 2007 and can not be compared because there are three teams fighting for the title I expect a great final. to the best league in the world , "he concludes.
Raul Gonzalez , legend of Real Madrid , wants the European final two seasons ago repeat itself . "I see the Spanish teams in the final because it is best for the Liga Bayern Munich and Manchester City are two good teams but my desire is that in Milan the final of Lisbon repeat , "says an act of the Laureus Foundation.
Raul does not want to compare the comeback of 2007 Real Madrid Fabio Capello with which could come this season: "This league is very different from 2007 and can not be compared because there are three teams fighting for the title I expect a great final. to the best league in the world , "he concludes.
Djokovic wins for the third time Laureus Award for best athlete of the year
Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, world number one and winner of eleven Grand Slam titles, including six Open Australia and three Wimbledon, won for the third time Laureus Sports Award, he picked up in person at the gala held on Monday in Berlin.
Djokovic, 28, who won also two US Opens (2012 and 2015), won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi , of Barcelona , and Lewis Hamilton, triple world champion formula one.
Among the nominees for Best Athlete of the Year American basketball player Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors were also; Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt , best sprinter of all time; and golfer Jordan Spieth, the award 'Newcomer of the Year' was.
Djokovic, 28, who won also two US Opens (2012 and 2015), won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi , of Barcelona , and Lewis Hamilton, triple world champion formula one.
Among the nominees for Best Athlete of the Year American basketball player Stephen Curry, leader of the Golden State Warriors were also; Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt , best sprinter of all time; and golfer Jordan Spieth, the award 'Newcomer of the Year' was.
Serena Williams wins for the third time Laureus World Sportsman of the Year
The American tennis player Serena Williams, world number one and winner of 21 Grand Slam titles, including six Wimbledon, six Open of Australia and as many of the US , won the award for the third time Laureus Sport which was granted on Monday in Berlin.
Serena, 34, who won Roland Garros three times and four times-a single Olympic champion and three in doubles with her sister Venus, who also won the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2003 and in 2010, won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba, who won last year, and the Austrian skier Anna Fenninger.
The younger of the Williams sisters, who won the Laureus Best Return in 2007, also exceeded the vote to the Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and two other Americans, swimmer Katie Ledecky footballer and Carli Lloyd .
Serena, 34, who won Roland Garros three times and four times-a single Olympic champion and three in doubles with her sister Venus, who also won the Laureus World Sports Awards in 2003 and in 2010, won his third statuette to be the most voted from a selection of athletes which also included the Ethiopian athlete Genzebe Dibaba, who won last year, and the Austrian skier Anna Fenninger.
The younger of the Williams sisters, who won the Laureus Best Return in 2007, also exceeded the vote to the Jamaican athlete Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and two other Americans, swimmer Katie Ledecky footballer and Carli Lloyd .
luni, 18 aprilie 2016
Luis Enrique: "We were exhausted credit"
Luis Enrique, Barcelona coach is confident his team to win all five remaining games and elk with the championship despite losing in the last three days.
The coach of Barcelona , Luis Enrique Martinez , acknowledged after the defeat against Valencia (1-2), which his team has run credit in the league and has urged his players to get the "wonderful challenge "adding the next five wins to boost title.
Barca coach has blamed bad luck to explain the third consecutive defeat of Barcelona in the league, which, however, still leads tied on points with Atletico Madrid .
" If there is a team to do that is this club . That a team loses unfairly so many games in a row is not normal. This sport generates many surprises, we have to improve many things. Today is not a day to criticize my players" he has analyzed.
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In this regard, Luis Enrique has urged his players to maintain the attitude shown today at Valencia for three points in the next five games. " We have been very superior to Valencia , less effectiveness. We have made a good second half, pulling over heart, but has not been. Three points that had fallen from us leak. Football is like that , one must know lose. Now what we face is a wonderful challenge. If we win five we are champions. it is something unique and difficult in the situation we are in, " he pointed out
Five minor injuries in a shootout before the match Fenerbahçe
Five people have been injured in a small way today to a shootout between supporters of the cause Fenerbahce , one of the most successful football clubs in Turkey , currently second in the Turkish Super League, reports the chain CNNTürk.
A group of supporters gathered at 15.00 gmt time at a bakery near the stadium in Istanbul, where an hour later would begin the match between Fenerbahçe and Mersin IY, current bottom club in the First Division.
A debate about leadership in the group of fans caused a discussion during which one of the participants pulled a gun and began firing at random.
Five people, all belonging to the group of Fenerbahce fans were achieved in arms or legs, but all were able to move on their own feet to a nearby hospital, where they were treated with mild prognosis, reports said chain.
The match ended 4-1 with a victory of Fenerbahçe, so cut away to Besiktas , current leader in the Superliga, and away from its traditional rival, the usually strong Galatasaray, which is currently in a distant and inglorious eighth position.
A group of supporters gathered at 15.00 gmt time at a bakery near the stadium in Istanbul, where an hour later would begin the match between Fenerbahçe and Mersin IY, current bottom club in the First Division.
A debate about leadership in the group of fans caused a discussion during which one of the participants pulled a gun and began firing at random.
Five people, all belonging to the group of Fenerbahce fans were achieved in arms or legs, but all were able to move on their own feet to a nearby hospital, where they were treated with mild prognosis, reports said chain.
The match ended 4-1 with a victory of Fenerbahçe, so cut away to Besiktas , current leader in the Superliga, and away from its traditional rival, the usually strong Galatasaray, which is currently in a distant and inglorious eighth position.
Villarreal falls against Rayo Vallecano
Corresponding to the activity date 33 La Liga 2015/2016, the box Rayo Vallecano managed to win over the whole Villarreal (2-1) and moved away from the relegation positions.
The match was entirely for the picture of Ray, which became the lead after 7 minutes, through Javi Guerra , who took a clearance of Alphonse Areola a shot of the Venezuelan Miku , to establish the 1-0 for Paco Jemez team.
The score was equalized at 19 minutes through Adrian Lopez , who took a superb assistance of Jonathan Dos Santos , to mark the 1-1 with a spectacular definition.
The party found definitive course in the 81st minute, through Nicolas Ladislao , better known as "Miku" who off an attack from the left flank by Quini , to mark the 2-1 with a header.
With this result, the Rayo Vallecano reached 34 points and leave the relegation zone, while Villarreal stays with 60 points and remains in Champions League.
The match was entirely for the picture of Ray, which became the lead after 7 minutes, through Javi Guerra , who took a clearance of Alphonse Areola a shot of the Venezuelan Miku , to establish the 1-0 for Paco Jemez team.
The score was equalized at 19 minutes through Adrian Lopez , who took a superb assistance of Jonathan Dos Santos , to mark the 1-1 with a spectacular definition.
The party found definitive course in the 81st minute, through Nicolas Ladislao , better known as "Miku" who off an attack from the left flank by Quini , to mark the 2-1 with a header.
With this result, the Rayo Vallecano reached 34 points and leave the relegation zone, while Villarreal stays with 60 points and remains in Champions League.
Lionel Messi scores his 500th goal against Valencia
Lionel Messi has reached 500 official goals in his career, achieved between Barcelona and Argentina team after scoring against Valencia 1-2 that got his team in the match after the 0-2 to rest.
In addition, the Argentine managed to break a drought of four games without scoring, including the UEFA Champions League knockout where his team was eliminated against Atletico Madrid and the Clasico against Real Madrid .
The Blaugrana striker tried to pull the car in the party that had gone uphill after 0-2 break and he designed the play, threw the wall with Jordi Alba and reappeared from behind to 1-2 to pass the culé left side.
The Argentine star has reached this milestone having played only 631 games in his career, representing an average of 0.80 goals per game.
In addition, the Argentine managed to break a drought of four games without scoring, including the UEFA Champions League knockout where his team was eliminated against Atletico Madrid and the Clasico against Real Madrid .
The Blaugrana striker tried to pull the car in the party that had gone uphill after 0-2 break and he designed the play, threw the wall with Jordi Alba and reappeared from behind to 1-2 to pass the culé left side.
The Argentine star has reached this milestone having played only 631 games in his career, representing an average of 0.80 goals per game.
Simeone squeezes his 'game by game': "We got the Champions plaza"
"I am very happy for this victory and our people. Luckily we were able to score goals and let the three points at home , " said chambers Movistar +. "Simeone told us we had to be patient and that with the passage of minutes there would be more. " " There was no fatigue, this team is ready. we have been demonstrating game by game. Now against Athletic have another final ". " Pressure for Barcelona ? we have to look at ourselves and keep improving. " " Luckily things are going, we must seize every minute you touch me because the front we have are very good. "
DIEGO SIMEONE (Atlético)
"We have the chance to make a good game in Bilbao. We want to compete well the games we have left. It will be tough, but we'll play accordingly with what we order the calendar, which is win, win and win," he said in the press room .
"I am very happy to have qualified a year for the Champions League , which was our goal. Spend a little unnoticed by the momentum of the team, but it is a great joy. We will provide because we are team of Champions".
" Koke is an extraordinary player and the more you play inside more harm done. I hope to continue like this ."
" Fernando Torres was like the rest of the team all improved after the break,. He too".
DIEGO SIMEONE (Atlético)
"We have the chance to make a good game in Bilbao. We want to compete well the games we have left. It will be tough, but we'll play accordingly with what we order the calendar, which is win, win and win," he said in the press room .
"I am very happy to have qualified a year for the Champions League , which was our goal. Spend a little unnoticed by the momentum of the team, but it is a great joy. We will provide because we are team of Champions".
" Koke is an extraordinary player and the more you play inside more harm done. I hope to continue like this ."
" Fernando Torres was like the rest of the team all improved after the break,. He too".
CONTROVERSY | Neymar threw a bottle Barragan in the tunnel
Neymar not only finished the game without scoring a goal but also ended confronted and faced with Barragan. The anger between the two players moved to the locker room tunnel after the match, having its hottest point on the stairs on the way to the locker room, where the Brazilian winger ended up losing papers.
The rivalry of these two came from afar, namely the clash of Copa del Rey at Camp Nou, which ended in a 7-0 in favor of the Blaugrana. That day, Neymar taunted the side with a dance in their noses while telling him "you shut up that charge ten times more than you." Although this happened several months ago, none of the players seemed to have Forgot your confrontation and resumed in the league encounter. Both players were sought in 90 minutes with some input and a yellow card for the Brazilian as a result.
As we have said, it was in the tunnel where the two players even more heated, with the joy of victory, Barragan told Neymar: . "Now I do not dance nor insult" The Brazilian took the palabas side as a provocation and could not think of anything other than throwing a water bottle at Valencia side . Fortunately for the Brazilian, the referee did not reflect anything in the minutes.
Minutes earlier, when the referee whistled the end of the match, Neymar had tried to scold Barragan as seen in this vide, but other players were separated.
The rivalry of these two came from afar, namely the clash of Copa del Rey at Camp Nou, which ended in a 7-0 in favor of the Blaugrana. That day, Neymar taunted the side with a dance in their noses while telling him "you shut up that charge ten times more than you." Although this happened several months ago, none of the players seemed to have Forgot your confrontation and resumed in the league encounter. Both players were sought in 90 minutes with some input and a yellow card for the Brazilian as a result.
As we have said, it was in the tunnel where the two players even more heated, with the joy of victory, Barragan told Neymar: . "Now I do not dance nor insult" The Brazilian took the palabas side as a provocation and could not think of anything other than throwing a water bottle at Valencia side . Fortunately for the Brazilian, the referee did not reflect anything in the minutes.
Minutes earlier, when the referee whistled the end of the match, Neymar had tried to scold Barragan as seen in this vide, but other players were separated.
Cristiano Ronaldo solo leads the Golden Boot
Cristiano Ronaldo increases his lead in this week for the Golden Boot The Portuguese scored a goal against Getafe in the overwhelming victory; with which exceeded the number of targets have also scored Gonzalo Higuain in Serie A , he did not see goal with Napoli against Inter and Jonas in the league of Portugal .
Which continues in freefall is Luis Suarez , who returned to disappoint and no goals and no assists knew cion help Barcelona against Valencia in a match which Barcelona the lead was complicated. The Uruguayan has not scored in the last ligueras days after.
Bayern Munich, scored his man, Robert Levandowski scale positions even after the Uruguayan forward who scored in double victory Bayern Munich against Schalke.
Players like Lionel Messi , Cristiano Ronaldo , Thierry Henry and Diego Forlan won the Golden Boot in recent years, with the Portuguese striker's útimo Trophy winner with his 48 goals in the 2014-2015 season. Other winners have been renowned Francesco Totti , Luca Toni , Ronaldo, Marco van Basten, Eusebio and Gerd Müller. the weights are determined by a ranking that makes the UEFA, which assesses the results obtained by each league clubs in European competitions over the last five seasons. Goals scored in the top five leagues according to UEFA coefficients are multiplied by two, and goals scored in the leagues ranked in the top six are multiplied by 1.5. Goals in all other leagues only worth one point. This measure has prevented players from weaker leagues such as Armenia , Estonia or Azerbaijan have not had a chance to win the prize since its goal counts unless marked in the big leagues as the Serie a, la Liga, the Premier League or the Bundesliga .
Which continues in freefall is Luis Suarez , who returned to disappoint and no goals and no assists knew cion help Barcelona against Valencia in a match which Barcelona the lead was complicated. The Uruguayan has not scored in the last ligueras days after.
Bayern Munich, scored his man, Robert Levandowski scale positions even after the Uruguayan forward who scored in double victory Bayern Munich against Schalke.
Players like Lionel Messi , Cristiano Ronaldo , Thierry Henry and Diego Forlan won the Golden Boot in recent years, with the Portuguese striker's útimo Trophy winner with his 48 goals in the 2014-2015 season. Other winners have been renowned Francesco Totti , Luca Toni , Ronaldo, Marco van Basten, Eusebio and Gerd Müller. the weights are determined by a ranking that makes the UEFA, which assesses the results obtained by each league clubs in European competitions over the last five seasons. Goals scored in the top five leagues according to UEFA coefficients are multiplied by two, and goals scored in the leagues ranked in the top six are multiplied by 1.5. Goals in all other leagues only worth one point. This measure has prevented players from weaker leagues such as Armenia , Estonia or Azerbaijan have not had a chance to win the prize since its goal counts unless marked in the big leagues as the Serie a, la Liga, the Premier League or the Bundesliga .
He finished the party Bryant and Lakers will touch them pay a high price
The farewell party in which guard Kobe Bryant became last season came to an end and the price they will pay the Lakers will face very high rebuild the franchise .
The first thing you have to determine is whether the current coach, Byron Scott, who left the team with the worst record in the history of the team (17-65) is the professional who remains in office facing direct reconstruction having lost two full seasons.
Many critics believe that the continuity of Scott would be another grave mistake in the future of the Lakers, who are still guaranteed a contract year and 4 million.
Although the general manager of the Lakers, Mitch Kupchak, other than those specified in the failure of the team during the last two season in the last press conference with journalists said Scott, 55, had done "an excellent job given circumstances ", but did not say clearly that it would continue.
The most that he gave was that in the next week or maybe later, he and the vice president and part owner of the Lakers, Jim Buss, will hold a meeting with Scott to assess and decide their future with the team.
For his part Scott, who also spoke for 30 minutes at the same press conference, the specific question whether he was convinced that he would return to the team next season, was categorical answer "had no doubt".
However, his image is not the best among those who analyze their work because they consider guilty of poor development that have had youth team values in the last two seasons, outside Bryant has been for free in their actions in the face sell the image that will be your new stage out of the fields.
Bryant stayed two years with the Lakers to help rebuild the franchise, but the opposite was the "worst" example receiving young talents of the team, since especially in the latter, he played when he wanted was not to much less training sessions shots at pre-match basket.
The Kupchak itself acknowledged that that was not the best example for young people who may never be motivated to not see or learn from the star felt and what is worse, admitted since the beginning of the season no matter the performance they had in the countryside, in the end all that counted in every game was the farewell ceremony of Bryant.
"I think it is very difficult to assess the progress we have made through the season," Kupchak admitted. "There was never any consistency or anything that can highlight".
It is in this reality where critical both to the work of Scott as to the own Kupchak believe that both should have had an alternative plan to combine each sees more questioned "endless" farewell Bryant and development of the workforce.
Kupchak tried again to justify the figure of Bryant and the 20 years he devoted to the team made him deserving such a farewell, but acknowledged that the team was a big credibility problem facing the possible arrival of the best players who go to find in the market for free agents.
"Certainly within two and a half months we will have a large sum of money to use the market for free agents, but we must see what we most appropriate depending on the circumstances," Kupchak said, which will have to less than 60 million.
In addition, the general manager of the Lakers, also acknowledged they did not know what kind of impact would have the whole process of the withdrawal of Bryant among star players who are free agents.
The first thing you have to determine is whether the current coach, Byron Scott, who left the team with the worst record in the history of the team (17-65) is the professional who remains in office facing direct reconstruction having lost two full seasons.
Many critics believe that the continuity of Scott would be another grave mistake in the future of the Lakers, who are still guaranteed a contract year and 4 million.
Although the general manager of the Lakers, Mitch Kupchak, other than those specified in the failure of the team during the last two season in the last press conference with journalists said Scott, 55, had done "an excellent job given circumstances ", but did not say clearly that it would continue.
The most that he gave was that in the next week or maybe later, he and the vice president and part owner of the Lakers, Jim Buss, will hold a meeting with Scott to assess and decide their future with the team.
For his part Scott, who also spoke for 30 minutes at the same press conference, the specific question whether he was convinced that he would return to the team next season, was categorical answer "had no doubt".
However, his image is not the best among those who analyze their work because they consider guilty of poor development that have had youth team values in the last two seasons, outside Bryant has been for free in their actions in the face sell the image that will be your new stage out of the fields.
Bryant stayed two years with the Lakers to help rebuild the franchise, but the opposite was the "worst" example receiving young talents of the team, since especially in the latter, he played when he wanted was not to much less training sessions shots at pre-match basket.
The Kupchak itself acknowledged that that was not the best example for young people who may never be motivated to not see or learn from the star felt and what is worse, admitted since the beginning of the season no matter the performance they had in the countryside, in the end all that counted in every game was the farewell ceremony of Bryant.
"I think it is very difficult to assess the progress we have made through the season," Kupchak admitted. "There was never any consistency or anything that can highlight".
It is in this reality where critical both to the work of Scott as to the own Kupchak believe that both should have had an alternative plan to combine each sees more questioned "endless" farewell Bryant and development of the workforce.
Kupchak tried again to justify the figure of Bryant and the 20 years he devoted to the team made him deserving such a farewell, but acknowledged that the team was a big credibility problem facing the possible arrival of the best players who go to find in the market for free agents.
"Certainly within two and a half months we will have a large sum of money to use the market for free agents, but we must see what we most appropriate depending on the circumstances," Kupchak said, which will have to less than 60 million.
In addition, the general manager of the Lakers, also acknowledged they did not know what kind of impact would have the whole process of the withdrawal of Bryant among star players who are free agents.
Jürgen Klopp: I will not sign a jerk because it is good
Jürgen Klopp again demonstrated that no mincing words. This time he showed his personality when asked about the possible signings Liverpool next season.
"I will not sign a fool because he is good at playing football. Anyone can have a good day. But you have to be able to perform on a bad day. That's what you live for as a sportsman. You have to fight. Show effort and passion is "an important experience for the mind and heart," he said to Red Bulletin.
"Because it's times like these where you realize that you have a little more inside you. If you are full of motivation as a player, if you are full of concentration ... Then you find me with open arms. If you're not, of course I'm hard, but only because working with players who do not understand the professional part of this life is a waste of time, "he added.
"I will not sign a fool because he is good at playing football. Anyone can have a good day. But you have to be able to perform on a bad day. That's what you live for as a sportsman. You have to fight. Show effort and passion is "an important experience for the mind and heart," he said to Red Bulletin.
"Because it's times like these where you realize that you have a little more inside you. If you are full of motivation as a player, if you are full of concentration ... Then you find me with open arms. If you're not, of course I'm hard, but only because working with players who do not understand the professional part of this life is a waste of time, "he added.
El Cordobes Fandi and Simon Lopez triumph in the Festival of Murcia Cancer
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| The right-hander Manuel Diaz 'El Cordobes' during the fight of his bull, livestock Luis Algarra of during the XXII Festival Taurino Picado in favor of the Spanish Association Against Cancer. EFE |
The right-handed Manuel Diz 'El Cordobes' David Fandila 'El Fandi' and Alberto Lopez Simon, who have drawn two ears and tail, were the top achievers Festival Fight cancer, in its XXII edition was held today in the arena of Condomina and where livestock has contributed to the artistic success of the celebration.
They have grappled Fermin Bohorquez cattle for horseback who have served six steers livestock Luis Algarra, correct presentation and good game.
The square has touched full on hot afternoon.
The rejoneador Sergio Galan, two ears.
Enrique Ponce, ear.
Manuel Diaz 'El Cordobes', two ears and tail.
David Fandila 'El Fandi', two ears and tail.
Alberto Lopez Simon, two ears and tail.
Antonio Puerta, who reappeared after serious catching April 3 in Cieza (Murcia), two ears.
The bullfighter Filiberto, who was bowled over by the place that closed twice but inconsequential ear.
Rafaelillo cuts the last ear to a weak run Miura
The Murcia skilled Rafaelillo today cut the last ear of the April Fair in Seville, closed with a puny bullfighting corrida of Miura before which reappeared in the arena the bullfighter Javier Leon Brown after recovering of testicular cancer.
SHEET OF CELEBRATION:
Six Miura bulls in livestock type: tall, long and vareados meat. Corrida, together, noblona and very little force, all of them afflicted and less in the last third, except the fifth, which brought certain complications.
Rafaelillo, Nazarene and gold: puncture average fall lunge and two pithing (ovation after notice); thrust (ear).
Javier Brown, white and gold: jab and thrust (ovation); lunge back crossed (ovation after notice).
Manuel Escribano, fall lunge (applause); two punctures and rear thrust (silence).
Among the gangs, Lipi and Fernando Sanchez greeted banderillear after the second and was good-thirds of rods Juan Jose Esquivel and Chicharito.
Sixteenth and last celebration of payment of the April Fair in Seville. The square was covered in more than three quarters of its capacity, in peaceful afternoon.
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SUSTAINED IN THE LEGEND
The first, and biggest, standing ovation of the evening, as one would expect, was for Javier Castano. And not at the end of the fight of one of its "Miura" but just after breaking the little walk, having beaten that other ilidiable mako cancer.
The leonine torero to match the sincere appreciation of the public for his victory in hospitals desmonteró, and thus laid bare, with all the dignity of who comes victorious from the battlefield, the visible effects of the chemotherapy that prevented him catch the queue bullfighter.
But the run of Miura, so weak and pajuna that could only assist in the legend of livestock to maintain interest, prevented greatest feats in the Maestranza, while as the first of his lot showed his disability in the early stages of the fight.
Brown managed to hold up and also lengthen the stroke of the passes with his left hand gently-based treatment, but only for short passages, to kill him in a withering riposte sum of slow and pure execution.
The fifth, unlike their litter mates, took some complication, mostly for lack of dedication and hard braking before the deception, but without greater danger, so Brown ended his great moral victory in the Maestranza without power go beyond applying a neat fight.
The only ear afternoon, and already clinched last fair in April, which was the fourth cut the Rafaelillo Murcia, which opened the plaza, facile and afflicted, neither could move from right.
Instead, the second of his lot, although with very little force in the kidneys, moved with a little more vigor and better pace since I received a long changed their knees at the door of pigsties.
It was a Chochon bull, as they say in slang, to which Rafaelillo was not greater struggled to get a composite task, drawing with cleaning her stockings torn and composing a whole moderately worn earned him the trophy after another good lunge.
One of the moments of greatest excitement and bullfighting Bullfight lived at the exit of the third, who poked in the ring and distracted without noticing Manuel Escribano, kneeling before him a few meters ahead.
Still, Seville and finally managed to set you hit the long changed and vibrant seven or eight sets in the door of pigpens, which the Miura butted galloped delivery and vibration.
But there, and the breastplate cutting horse, bull race, which, after sparing the life of a spontaneous which was launched after the third of flags, vociferously came down to the crutch Escribano stood.
The bullfighter Gerena also greeted portagayola and banderilleó easily, and very little adjustment, the last bull of the fair, which gave him half a dozen good onslaughts by the left python before collapsing hopelessly after the last chest pass that Escribano him he could get.
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| The Rafaelillo skilled with the fourth bull of the afternoon, he has cut his ear, during the sixteenth fertilizer run the Maestranza in Seville, which has shared the bill with Javier Castano and Manuel Escribano to cattle Miura. EFE |
SHEET OF CELEBRATION:
Six Miura bulls in livestock type: tall, long and vareados meat. Corrida, together, noblona and very little force, all of them afflicted and less in the last third, except the fifth, which brought certain complications.
Rafaelillo, Nazarene and gold: puncture average fall lunge and two pithing (ovation after notice); thrust (ear).
Javier Brown, white and gold: jab and thrust (ovation); lunge back crossed (ovation after notice).
Manuel Escribano, fall lunge (applause); two punctures and rear thrust (silence).
Among the gangs, Lipi and Fernando Sanchez greeted banderillear after the second and was good-thirds of rods Juan Jose Esquivel and Chicharito.
Sixteenth and last celebration of payment of the April Fair in Seville. The square was covered in more than three quarters of its capacity, in peaceful afternoon.
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SUSTAINED IN THE LEGEND
The first, and biggest, standing ovation of the evening, as one would expect, was for Javier Castano. And not at the end of the fight of one of its "Miura" but just after breaking the little walk, having beaten that other ilidiable mako cancer.
The leonine torero to match the sincere appreciation of the public for his victory in hospitals desmonteró, and thus laid bare, with all the dignity of who comes victorious from the battlefield, the visible effects of the chemotherapy that prevented him catch the queue bullfighter.
But the run of Miura, so weak and pajuna that could only assist in the legend of livestock to maintain interest, prevented greatest feats in the Maestranza, while as the first of his lot showed his disability in the early stages of the fight.
Brown managed to hold up and also lengthen the stroke of the passes with his left hand gently-based treatment, but only for short passages, to kill him in a withering riposte sum of slow and pure execution.
The fifth, unlike their litter mates, took some complication, mostly for lack of dedication and hard braking before the deception, but without greater danger, so Brown ended his great moral victory in the Maestranza without power go beyond applying a neat fight.
The only ear afternoon, and already clinched last fair in April, which was the fourth cut the Rafaelillo Murcia, which opened the plaza, facile and afflicted, neither could move from right.
Instead, the second of his lot, although with very little force in the kidneys, moved with a little more vigor and better pace since I received a long changed their knees at the door of pigsties.
It was a Chochon bull, as they say in slang, to which Rafaelillo was not greater struggled to get a composite task, drawing with cleaning her stockings torn and composing a whole moderately worn earned him the trophy after another good lunge.
One of the moments of greatest excitement and bullfighting Bullfight lived at the exit of the third, who poked in the ring and distracted without noticing Manuel Escribano, kneeling before him a few meters ahead.
Still, Seville and finally managed to set you hit the long changed and vibrant seven or eight sets in the door of pigpens, which the Miura butted galloped delivery and vibration.
But there, and the breastplate cutting horse, bull race, which, after sparing the life of a spontaneous which was launched after the third of flags, vociferously came down to the crutch Escribano stood.
The bullfighter Gerena also greeted portagayola and banderilleó easily, and very little adjustment, the last bull of the fair, which gave him half a dozen good onslaughts by the left python before collapsing hopelessly after the last chest pass that Escribano him he could get.
Cuadrado goals in Juventus's victory over Palermo
Partidazo of Juan Guillermo Cuadrado Sunday with Juventus the victory 4-0 win over Palermo , on day 33 of the Serie A TIM. The talented Colombian soccer player was a starter, played 90 minutes and participated in the Bianconera scoring with a tremendous goal.
Cuadrado, who was not a starter in the eleventh Allegri since last March 11, made clear that it has all conditions to be the owner of the position above the Swiss Lichtsteiner. Colombia to Palermo played his 25th in the league (14 from going).
The score opened the German Khedira just after 10 minutes Pogba in in 71 'scored the second stop play ball after collecting Square and worsted Morata. The third (73 ') a tremendous work of art team player Colombia , who left two opponents on the road before inatajable stick a bombshell for Sorrentino. Padoin sentenced the scoring on the discount.
With the home win, Juventus reached 79 points, nine more than second-place Napoli, so the Scudetto seems to be back to Turin.
Cuadrado, who was not a starter in the eleventh Allegri since last March 11, made clear that it has all conditions to be the owner of the position above the Swiss Lichtsteiner. Colombia to Palermo played his 25th in the league (14 from going).
The score opened the German Khedira just after 10 minutes Pogba in in 71 'scored the second stop play ball after collecting Square and worsted Morata. The third (73 ') a tremendous work of art team player Colombia , who left two opponents on the road before inatajable stick a bombshell for Sorrentino. Padoin sentenced the scoring on the discount.
With the home win, Juventus reached 79 points, nine more than second-place Napoli, so the Scudetto seems to be back to Turin.
Leicester City 2-2 West Ham United: Premier burns with controversy
Leicester City played at home against West Ham United with much controversy, something that puts the Premier League red hot, as the Tottenham Hotspur could put four points from those of Claudio Ranieri in the case of win tomorrow in their commitment.
Local ripped soon to route the match with a goal from striker Jamie Vardy , who with his left foot did not miss a great assistance Kanté to put the 1-0 on the scoreboard. Ranieri had the game where they wanted and can play better.
But the referee started the match truncarle local, starting with a more than controversial expulsion Vardy second yellow card, the second one by a simulation that did not like the referee. With one less, Leicester could barely hold a West Ham came up.
83 minutes in , the referee again become a player by pointing a controversial penalty for the Hammers , who became Andy Carroll to the inefficiency of Kasper Schmeichel , who returned to conceding a goal days later.
Thus, the West Ham did not hesitate to seize the headdress was finished Leicester and turn the scoring through a goal by Cresswell before which nothing could make the local goal.
But the Leicester pulled nails with one less and managed to salvage a point 'in extremis' fruit of a penalty other than discussed, executed by Leo Ulloa, placing his men eight points behind Tottenham Hotspur in the absence of that of Mauritius Pochettino play their game tomorrow.
Local ripped soon to route the match with a goal from striker Jamie Vardy , who with his left foot did not miss a great assistance Kanté to put the 1-0 on the scoreboard. Ranieri had the game where they wanted and can play better.
But the referee started the match truncarle local, starting with a more than controversial expulsion Vardy second yellow card, the second one by a simulation that did not like the referee. With one less, Leicester could barely hold a West Ham came up.
83 minutes in , the referee again become a player by pointing a controversial penalty for the Hammers , who became Andy Carroll to the inefficiency of Kasper Schmeichel , who returned to conceding a goal days later.
Thus, the West Ham did not hesitate to seize the headdress was finished Leicester and turn the scoring through a goal by Cresswell before which nothing could make the local goal.
But the Leicester pulled nails with one less and managed to salvage a point 'in extremis' fruit of a penalty other than discussed, executed by Leo Ulloa, placing his men eight points behind Tottenham Hotspur in the absence of that of Mauritius Pochettino play their game tomorrow.
What we have learned from Atletico - Granada
Atletico gets the scoring touch in their stadium thanks to men like Griezmann, who dispenses Simeone as Koke and Torres, an unlimited company. Lucas meets both central and lateral. Now find the title after trailing nine points away.
Lucas , where he was put. The young French defender had to occupy the left side in the absence of Luis Filipe -Savic passes the center of the zaga- and more than fulfilled. Expedient in defense and always creating danger that went on the attack. Theirs was the center that led to the first goal of Atletico Madrid .
Koke-Torres, unlimited society. Both reach the final sprint in a state impressively. The first - or both- brand or assists in every game, and it's the best passer of the tournament. The second has scored 7 goals in 12 games and is the national front with the best average in the league . When connected, it is almost certain goal. And so it was in the Atletico 2-0: brutal between the lines and perfect definition pass.
I dosing Griezmann. He has been replaced in seven of the last 12 league games. The reason: care as possible to the flagship of this equipment. When there was no need to force more and with the score in favor, Simeone will again changed thinking about what is coming.
Lucas , where he was put. The young French defender had to occupy the left side in the absence of Luis Filipe -Savic passes the center of the zaga- and more than fulfilled. Expedient in defense and always creating danger that went on the attack. Theirs was the center that led to the first goal of Atletico Madrid .
Koke-Torres, unlimited society. Both reach the final sprint in a state impressively. The first - or both- brand or assists in every game, and it's the best passer of the tournament. The second has scored 7 goals in 12 games and is the national front with the best average in the league . When connected, it is almost certain goal. And so it was in the Atletico 2-0: brutal between the lines and perfect definition pass.
I dosing Griezmann. He has been replaced in seven of the last 12 league games. The reason: care as possible to the flagship of this equipment. When there was no need to force more and with the score in favor, Simeone will again changed thinking about what is coming.
Cafu: "The final decision will be the Neymar himself"
The Brazilian ex-international Marcos Evangelista de Morais 'Cafu' Captain of the team that won Korea and Japan 2002 World said Sunday in Berlin, where the Laureus World Sports Awards, Academy whose delivered is a member, "it will be the Neymar himself" to decide whether to Rio Games, America's Cup to the United States or both competitions.
Cafu said Neymar "no nothing happened" in the Champions League qualifying his team, FC Barcelona, lost to Atletico Madrid.
"Nothing happened, a match played badly missed. In addition, Atletico played very well, made two wonderful games. A football people not surprised that happen Atletico, these things happen," said Cafu, 142 caps with Brazil.
"Neymar will decide what to do this summer, after talking to the Brazilian Federation," said Cafu about his compatriot, who initially had expressed his intention to contest both the Olympic Games in Rio, before their fans, as the special edition of America's Cup to be held in the United States.
"I do not think it's good for him to play all competitions, is a player who must protect and preserve. You will need to recover. And then decide. But the final decision will be yours," said Cafu on Neymar on Sunday in Berlin, host the 2016 Laureus Award.
Cafu said Neymar "no nothing happened" in the Champions League qualifying his team, FC Barcelona, lost to Atletico Madrid.
"Nothing happened, a match played badly missed. In addition, Atletico played very well, made two wonderful games. A football people not surprised that happen Atletico, these things happen," said Cafu, 142 caps with Brazil.
"Neymar will decide what to do this summer, after talking to the Brazilian Federation," said Cafu about his compatriot, who initially had expressed his intention to contest both the Olympic Games in Rio, before their fans, as the special edition of America's Cup to be held in the United States.
"I do not think it's good for him to play all competitions, is a player who must protect and preserve. You will need to recover. And then decide. But the final decision will be yours," said Cafu on Neymar on Sunday in Berlin, host the 2016 Laureus Award.
Four out of five French people support the exclusion of Benzema Euro
The decision of the French Football Federation (FFF) to exclude striker Karim Benzema for the next European Championship has broad support in public opinion, according to a survey released today reveals that four of five French approve the measure.
Last Wednesday the Federation and coach Didier Deschamps made his decision public in finding that the squad must have a behavior "exemplary" after Benzema has been indicted for his alleged complicity in blackmail with a sex video to the player Mathieu Valbuena .
The survey, conducted by the Odoxa home to the station "RTL" shows that the percentage of French who now oppose the madridista play with the "Bleus", 81%, is even greater than that recorded in February in a similar query (70%).
This figure rises even more football fans among those who reject 85% its call for Euro that his country is hosting this summer declared.
Similarly, 77% of the 1,009 respondents find that the FFF sought to preserve the team spirit away to Real Madrid striker.
Benzema is charged with complicity in an alleged blackmail with a sex video to also international Valbuena, but the judge investigating the case raised a few months ago the precautionary measures that prevented him from contact with the latter.
The FFF said that "there is no obstacle to be selected at the legal level," the national team, but at the same time made it clear that "athletic performance is an important but not exclusive criterion for deciding the call in the France ".
Last Wednesday the Federation and coach Didier Deschamps made his decision public in finding that the squad must have a behavior "exemplary" after Benzema has been indicted for his alleged complicity in blackmail with a sex video to the player Mathieu Valbuena .
The survey, conducted by the Odoxa home to the station "RTL" shows that the percentage of French who now oppose the madridista play with the "Bleus", 81%, is even greater than that recorded in February in a similar query (70%).
This figure rises even more football fans among those who reject 85% its call for Euro that his country is hosting this summer declared.
Similarly, 77% of the 1,009 respondents find that the FFF sought to preserve the team spirit away to Real Madrid striker.
Benzema is charged with complicity in an alleged blackmail with a sex video to also international Valbuena, but the judge investigating the case raised a few months ago the precautionary measures that prevented him from contact with the latter.
The FFF said that "there is no obstacle to be selected at the legal level," the national team, but at the same time made it clear that "athletic performance is an important but not exclusive criterion for deciding the call in the France ".
Ramos kept alive Dortmund
Adrian Ramos continues to confirm its great moment in the Bundesliga . The striker was caucano starter, played 90 minutes and was reported with a brace in a 3-0 win over Borussia Dortmund - Hamburg , in mourning the day 30 of the League of Germany.
After elimination in the Europa League against Liverpool, the BVB needed a win to snap over Bayern Munich. The Tuchel technical relied on Adrian Ramos to be the spearhead in attack your computer and go to the Colombian replied.
Pulisic was responsible for opening the account for Dortmund in the 38th minute. Before the teams were break came the first of Adrian Ramos, a tremendous goal after a good run down the left wing to the opponent before engaging and crossed for the 2-0 finish area.
Hamburg tried to react but had no way to unsettle the arc of the second Bundesliga. In 86 ', the striker of the national team Colombia sealed the victory for his team after capturing a rebound in the penalty area.
Adrian Ramos and has eight goals this season in the Bundesliga, 10 in total. The BVB reached the 71 points and Bayern escort is maintained at 7 units.
After elimination in the Europa League against Liverpool, the BVB needed a win to snap over Bayern Munich. The Tuchel technical relied on Adrian Ramos to be the spearhead in attack your computer and go to the Colombian replied.
Pulisic was responsible for opening the account for Dortmund in the 38th minute. Before the teams were break came the first of Adrian Ramos, a tremendous goal after a good run down the left wing to the opponent before engaging and crossed for the 2-0 finish area.
Hamburg tried to react but had no way to unsettle the arc of the second Bundesliga. In 86 ', the striker of the national team Colombia sealed the victory for his team after capturing a rebound in the penalty area.
Adrian Ramos and has eight goals this season in the Bundesliga, 10 in total. The BVB reached the 71 points and Bayern escort is maintained at 7 units.
Valencia scored twice in the first half with only one shot on goal
Lionel Messi scored his goal number 500 between Barcelona (450) and Argentina (50).
The Barcelona has lost three straight games in the league for the first time since February 2003.
Lionel Messi has scored 17 goals Diego Alves in the league, more than any other goalkeeper in the competition.
Pako Ayestaran has won two of his three league games as coach of Valencia , only one less than Gary Neville (3 in 16).
The Valencia scored twice in the first half with only one shot on goal.
Ivan Rakitic has scored three own goals in the league, more than any midfielder in the current competition.
Barcelona conceded two goals in the first half of a league match at the Camp Nou for the first time since May 2013 against Betis .
Santi Mina is the only player who has scored at Barcelona in their two matches of this league with John Guidetti .
The Barcelona has lost three straight games in the league for the first time since February 2003.
Lionel Messi has scored 17 goals Diego Alves in the league, more than any other goalkeeper in the competition.
Pako Ayestaran has won two of his three league games as coach of Valencia , only one less than Gary Neville (3 in 16).
The Valencia scored twice in the first half with only one shot on goal.
Ivan Rakitic has scored three own goals in the league, more than any midfielder in the current competition.
Barcelona conceded two goals in the first half of a league match at the Camp Nou for the first time since May 2013 against Betis .
Santi Mina is the only player who has scored at Barcelona in their two matches of this league with John Guidetti .
Piqué: "We need to win all five games to be champions"
The Central Barcelona Gerard Pique says his team needs to win all five remaining games to be champions of League and has admitted to being "concerned zero" for the good party that has signed despite his team defeat against Valencia.
"Football is so cruel. Sometimes you deserve little and gives you much. Playing well, we will win the league. We're going head high. I have given everything and you have to move on. I am convinced that playing well, we will win the league, "he stated.
Pique believes it is "incredible as you cross the stars so" and recalled that the club has returned to that was a couple of weeks ago. "We can move forward," he insisted.
"We have no margin of error, exhausted, but rather lose playing win so bad as these days," said Pique, who are "convencidísimo" that playing like Barca win the league.
"It was a game for 3-1 or 4-1. They came once and got us two goals," he stated the central Barca, who insists that the ball would not go, but he is convinced that "eventually sink and back to win". Pique's message is clear: "The feelings of today are different from other days."
"Football is so cruel. Sometimes you deserve little and gives you much. Playing well, we will win the league. We're going head high. I have given everything and you have to move on. I am convinced that playing well, we will win the league, "he stated.
Pique believes it is "incredible as you cross the stars so" and recalled that the club has returned to that was a couple of weeks ago. "We can move forward," he insisted.
"We have no margin of error, exhausted, but rather lose playing win so bad as these days," said Pique, who are "convencidísimo" that playing like Barca win the league.
"It was a game for 3-1 or 4-1. They came once and got us two goals," he stated the central Barca, who insists that the ball would not go, but he is convinced that "eventually sink and back to win". Pique's message is clear: "The feelings of today are different from other days."
Fernando Torres directs, commands and whenever it needs thrashed Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid facing this final stretch of the season rather than live in the two competitions remaining. League continues putting pressure on FC Barcelona in the lead with the win today while in Champions League shown plethoric in every way. A win at the Vicente Calderon against Granada was forced, and the three points lead name: Fernando Torres .
Atletico squad was the anchor, the spirit and the goal of this Atletico. Playing pointed, 'El Niño' won the match for his team closing any options with 2-0 on the scoreboard in the second half. Actually somewhat similar to that scored in the final of Euro 2008 Cavalcade and chopped past the keeper. Masterful execution as only the great know how.
Torres has gone from strength to strength this season. In the last two months it has scored more goals than since he came to Atletico last season. It is gaining renewal based on good performances and very important for the team colchonero goals. At the end of the campaign, once it is known whether Atletico may or may not sign, you can unwind the future of striker but, without doubt, he deserves to stay.
Atletico need the best Torres for this final stretch, especially in Champions League against Bayern Munich. The parties begin to come to an end and 'El Niño' is toned. Successful in almost everything today against Granada has returned to make clear to the opposing defense , and even adorn the luxury of another run with a roulette allowed to Zidane . Has it all. It is in a state of grace. And so no one can stop him.
Atletico squad was the anchor, the spirit and the goal of this Atletico. Playing pointed, 'El Niño' won the match for his team closing any options with 2-0 on the scoreboard in the second half. Actually somewhat similar to that scored in the final of Euro 2008 Cavalcade and chopped past the keeper. Masterful execution as only the great know how.
Torres has gone from strength to strength this season. In the last two months it has scored more goals than since he came to Atletico last season. It is gaining renewal based on good performances and very important for the team colchonero goals. At the end of the campaign, once it is known whether Atletico may or may not sign, you can unwind the future of striker but, without doubt, he deserves to stay.
Atletico need the best Torres for this final stretch, especially in Champions League against Bayern Munich. The parties begin to come to an end and 'El Niño' is toned. Successful in almost everything today against Granada has returned to make clear to the opposing defense , and even adorn the luxury of another run with a roulette allowed to Zidane . Has it all. It is in a state of grace. And so no one can stop him.
Nadal leaves its mark in Monte Carlo for the ninth time
Win for the ninth time Monte Carlo tournament Rafael Nadal thrilled as if for the first time, and the Spanish burst of joy, and kneeling held at the Country Club Centre Court victory against Gael Monfils 7-5, 5-7, 6-0.
Hincado folded at the bottom of the track after connecting a formidable parallel right with that ended the resistance of a Monfils desaborlado and physically beaten, screaming with joy, he began Nadal to celebrate his victory in the final hundredth of his career .
After falling this year in Doha, losing in the semifinals of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Indian Wells, Nadal won the title 68 of its history, in two hours and 46 minutes to back win in a Masters 1000 after two years (Madrid 2014).
"We have worked hard to live moments like this," then said the awards ceremony, recalling how much drought has had to live in the shadow of Novak Djokovic, and how much bitterness after pass last season without winning a big or a Masters 1000 .
Monte Carlo title means precisely match the 28 Masters 1000 Novak, defeated the first change by Czech Jiri Vesely, and placed one record of Argentine Guillermo Vilas in terms of tournaments won on clay (49).
An emotional kiss his girlfriend Xisca Perello signed the triumph of Nadal, but before lefty Manacor had to exhaust Monfils, the first French contesting the final of Monte Carlo when Cedric Pioline won it in 2000. The tennis player Paris offered resistance hardest of all previous matches played on land against the Spanish, and there were times when he believed in the victory.
He had never been able to win a set off Nadal on earth (4-0 and 8-0 in sets), and Sunday became the second of the end, because I knew realize that playing one on one the considered the best player in history on clay was a suicide and decided to change rhythms, cocking his serve and his prodigious right bombard the Spanish defense.
There were times when the Frenchman stumbled and could not seem to stand. But touched by a desire to overcome almost magical, Gael resisted as he could to win the second set and then raise doubts. Something that vanished almost immediately after returning from the locker room Nadal, not down the accelerator in the third set.
"It's been an amazing week and I congratulate Rafa because you've been incredible," admitted Monfils later killed because he was never so close.
And nine titles in Monte Carlo and Roland Garros, Nadal faces this week beginning Barcelona, which has won eight times, and where last year fell in the second round against Italian Fabio Fognini. Follow after Madrid, where was defeated against Andy Murray in the final, and Rome, where yielded to Stan Wawrinka in the quarter and Roland Garros, final of the clay season, where Djokovic also alighted into quarters.
"I'm not buried yet" seems to be the message Nadal sent to the four winds. The next meetings will answer you.
Hincado folded at the bottom of the track after connecting a formidable parallel right with that ended the resistance of a Monfils desaborlado and physically beaten, screaming with joy, he began Nadal to celebrate his victory in the final hundredth of his career .
After falling this year in Doha, losing in the semifinals of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro and Indian Wells, Nadal won the title 68 of its history, in two hours and 46 minutes to back win in a Masters 1000 after two years (Madrid 2014).
"We have worked hard to live moments like this," then said the awards ceremony, recalling how much drought has had to live in the shadow of Novak Djokovic, and how much bitterness after pass last season without winning a big or a Masters 1000 .
Monte Carlo title means precisely match the 28 Masters 1000 Novak, defeated the first change by Czech Jiri Vesely, and placed one record of Argentine Guillermo Vilas in terms of tournaments won on clay (49).
An emotional kiss his girlfriend Xisca Perello signed the triumph of Nadal, but before lefty Manacor had to exhaust Monfils, the first French contesting the final of Monte Carlo when Cedric Pioline won it in 2000. The tennis player Paris offered resistance hardest of all previous matches played on land against the Spanish, and there were times when he believed in the victory.
He had never been able to win a set off Nadal on earth (4-0 and 8-0 in sets), and Sunday became the second of the end, because I knew realize that playing one on one the considered the best player in history on clay was a suicide and decided to change rhythms, cocking his serve and his prodigious right bombard the Spanish defense.
There were times when the Frenchman stumbled and could not seem to stand. But touched by a desire to overcome almost magical, Gael resisted as he could to win the second set and then raise doubts. Something that vanished almost immediately after returning from the locker room Nadal, not down the accelerator in the third set.
"It's been an amazing week and I congratulate Rafa because you've been incredible," admitted Monfils later killed because he was never so close.
And nine titles in Monte Carlo and Roland Garros, Nadal faces this week beginning Barcelona, which has won eight times, and where last year fell in the second round against Italian Fabio Fognini. Follow after Madrid, where was defeated against Andy Murray in the final, and Rome, where yielded to Stan Wawrinka in the quarter and Roland Garros, final of the clay season, where Djokovic also alighted into quarters.
"I'm not buried yet" seems to be the message Nadal sent to the four winds. The next meetings will answer you.
Carles Puyol Pique and Arbeloa asked to stop their war on Twitter, but not censorship Alves
Carles Puyol, former captain of FC Barcelona, recommended his former teammate, Gerard Pique, and the madridista Alvaro Arbeloa, to stop cross messages and criticisms on Twitter, as he says, "I see many children", but adds "The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid will always exist."
Carles Puyol returned to exert captain and asked both Gerard Pique and Alvaro Arbeloa to stop tweets exchanged in the virtual battle that remain from the last few weeks. The last was after the European elimination of Barcelona at the hands of Atletico Madrid recalled when a tweet Pique, citing a movie, and he replied.
But it is that Pique himself came to censure Arbeloa to the media, beyond its declaration of "cone-acid" several months ago.
No censorship Alves
About video of his former teammate Brazilian international Dani Alves after the elimination against Atletico in the Champions League, he said they already know "how", which is "a winner" and that "it has always given everything for Barcelona." In the aforementioned video inserted into a known social network, Alves appeared with imitating allegedly his girlfriend wig, as he consoled after the defeat at the Vicente Calderon against Atletico Argentine 'Cholo' Simeone, who play a place in the final of the Champions League with Bayern Munich German. "Yes I've seen," said Puyol, asked about what he thinks and how it would work if even captain 'FC Barcelona'. "As captain, I not think anything. Because I am no longer captain or my house not control or my house," joked it was one of the best central defenders in the history of Spanish football when asked about the video of his former teammate . "Dani all know him. He has a lot of respect. It is a very competitive player, a winner. And he has a way of understanding life," he said. "You have to play the matter and go. (Alves) is very competitive and has always given everything for Barcelona," he said Puyol.
Carles Puyol returned to exert captain and asked both Gerard Pique and Alvaro Arbeloa to stop tweets exchanged in the virtual battle that remain from the last few weeks. The last was after the European elimination of Barcelona at the hands of Atletico Madrid recalled when a tweet Pique, citing a movie, and he replied.
But it is that Pique himself came to censure Arbeloa to the media, beyond its declaration of "cone-acid" several months ago.
Peliculón lleva tilde. Un abrazo. https://t.co/olqNtB40kn
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) April 9, 2016
No censorship Alves
About video of his former teammate Brazilian international Dani Alves after the elimination against Atletico in the Champions League, he said they already know "how", which is "a winner" and that "it has always given everything for Barcelona." In the aforementioned video inserted into a known social network, Alves appeared with imitating allegedly his girlfriend wig, as he consoled after the defeat at the Vicente Calderon against Atletico Argentine 'Cholo' Simeone, who play a place in the final of the Champions League with Bayern Munich German. "Yes I've seen," said Puyol, asked about what he thinks and how it would work if even captain 'FC Barcelona'. "As captain, I not think anything. Because I am no longer captain or my house not control or my house," joked it was one of the best central defenders in the history of Spanish football when asked about the video of his former teammate . "Dani all know him. He has a lot of respect. It is a very competitive player, a winner. And he has a way of understanding life," he said. "You have to play the matter and go. (Alves) is very competitive and has always given everything for Barcelona," he said Puyol.
Here's the scoring charts in La Liga - Pichichi
Check scoring charts of the Spanish La Liga. Who will win the Pichichi Trophy 2015-16? Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the favorites, as all these years, but Neymar, Luis Suarez and Benzema threaten his throne.
The fight for being the top scorer of the Liga Spanish BBVA is still spectacular. Cristiano Ronaldo is postulated as the favorite to win the award for top scorer of the 2015-16 season.
The Portuguese scored a goal in injury time against Getafe thanks to the generosity of Jesse. Benzema scored a goal and added another 22. Messi is third with 23 points, although his goal, the 500th of his career, did not help him to Barcelona to curb free fall, defeated by Valencia (1-2). At Atletico, level on points with leaders Barcelona , did not score Griezmann .
Scoring charts / top scorer in the Spanish league (33rd day - April 17):
- With 31 goals: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) (6p) ( Real Madrid ).
- With 26 goals: Luis Suarez (URU) (1p) (Barcelona).
- With 23 goals: Messi (ARG) (3p) (Barcelona)
- With 22 goals : Benzema (Real Madrid).
- With 21 goals: Neymar (BRA); (4p) (Barcelona)
- With 20 goals: Griezmann (Atlético) (1p)
The fight for being the top scorer of the Liga Spanish BBVA is still spectacular. Cristiano Ronaldo is postulated as the favorite to win the award for top scorer of the 2015-16 season.
The Portuguese scored a goal in injury time against Getafe thanks to the generosity of Jesse. Benzema scored a goal and added another 22. Messi is third with 23 points, although his goal, the 500th of his career, did not help him to Barcelona to curb free fall, defeated by Valencia (1-2). At Atletico, level on points with leaders Barcelona , did not score Griezmann .
Scoring charts / top scorer in the Spanish league (33rd day - April 17):
- With 31 goals: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) (6p) ( Real Madrid ).
- With 26 goals: Luis Suarez (URU) (1p) (Barcelona).
- With 23 goals: Messi (ARG) (3p) (Barcelona)
- With 22 goals : Benzema (Real Madrid).
- With 21 goals: Neymar (BRA); (4p) (Barcelona)
- With 20 goals: Griezmann (Atlético) (1p)
Barca plays with fire
Barcelona has given its fourth defeat in the last five games, several of them undeservedly, as this Sunday against Valencia (1-2) victory at Camp Nou was and he left the championship tighter than ever.
Luis Enrique still leaders, but by goal difference. A five matches to conclude the championship, the club has the same points as Atletico Madrid and one more than Real Madrid in a season finale in which they have appeared all ghosts to Barca.
He played to win, deserved by number of occasions and harassment, but lost. He sat Valencia to Barcelona on the couch as he had done before Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, and saw flit everything that has happened in the last month and does not buy it. It does play well, regular or not so well, because the result is almost always the same: a defeat.
Especially after the first time, the footballing merits of Luis Enrique were unquestionable. They dominated the game and had chances to kill the game, but Barca lost 0-2, after a goal that bounced off Rakitic Siqueira and misled Bravo and somewhat late Santi Mina.
Sitting on the couch watching what was a perfect record of 39 matches had collapsed without explanation, something worth psychoanalyst. The trifecta of 'cientoypico' goals had forgotten mark, the defense is a creme brulee and the goalkeeper, who plays does not matter, is not as sharp as before.
So Barca stood in the break with a 0-2 when the match was not for that. In fact, Barca had four very clear chances to take the lead before the goal Siqueira and another before Santi Mina.
Luis Enrique put Sergi Roberto Dani Alves in the team gala. Brazil paid its excess 'Instagram' and stayed on the bench and his replacement was one of the highlights in the match.
Valencia played with the nerves of the club. With nothing to lose and the lesson learned she was found with two goals and was entrusted to Diego Alves, who was the best of his team.
Along the way Barca squandered many opportunities. Messi missed just before Alves 7 minutes, Suarez did not reach a center of Alba when he was alone inside the area (M.11), Neymar not hit upon a Vaseline (m.12) and the 'flea' in a combination with Brazil (m.25).
Valencia had an arrival of Rodrigo, in the 17 minutes before the goal. It was in an embodiment of Siqueira, he covered Rakitic shot, the ball bounced off the Croatian and left Bravo (M.26).
Despite the 0-1, the club was not broke and all. 39 Messi could tie, but Parejo empowered discount Santi Mina and his team went 0-2.
They did not play Barca so well in the second half. Nerves gripped Barcelona fans. They were all looking at Valencia, but were no longer so clear-sighted and appealed more to epic than quality.
Thus came the 1-2, the Leo Messi 500 so that took a good team move met with great assistance of Jordi Alba.
In this way, the club had ended a run of 249 minutes without scoring a goal. With 27 minutes remaining the game, anything was possible. Barca lived in the wire and the extraordinary coverage of its central couple (Pique and Mascherano) that gave many extra balls for his team again to tip over on the goal of Alves in an infinite loop.
After the goal of Messi, Barca had three clear chances to at least tie the game, but neither Neymar nor Rakitic and Pique were right, nor Paco Alcacer, who missed a goal 85 minutes the on fortunately for his team not never regret.
Luis Enrique still leaders, but by goal difference. A five matches to conclude the championship, the club has the same points as Atletico Madrid and one more than Real Madrid in a season finale in which they have appeared all ghosts to Barca.
He played to win, deserved by number of occasions and harassment, but lost. He sat Valencia to Barcelona on the couch as he had done before Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, and saw flit everything that has happened in the last month and does not buy it. It does play well, regular or not so well, because the result is almost always the same: a defeat.
Especially after the first time, the footballing merits of Luis Enrique were unquestionable. They dominated the game and had chances to kill the game, but Barca lost 0-2, after a goal that bounced off Rakitic Siqueira and misled Bravo and somewhat late Santi Mina.
Sitting on the couch watching what was a perfect record of 39 matches had collapsed without explanation, something worth psychoanalyst. The trifecta of 'cientoypico' goals had forgotten mark, the defense is a creme brulee and the goalkeeper, who plays does not matter, is not as sharp as before.
So Barca stood in the break with a 0-2 when the match was not for that. In fact, Barca had four very clear chances to take the lead before the goal Siqueira and another before Santi Mina.
Luis Enrique put Sergi Roberto Dani Alves in the team gala. Brazil paid its excess 'Instagram' and stayed on the bench and his replacement was one of the highlights in the match.
Valencia played with the nerves of the club. With nothing to lose and the lesson learned she was found with two goals and was entrusted to Diego Alves, who was the best of his team.
Along the way Barca squandered many opportunities. Messi missed just before Alves 7 minutes, Suarez did not reach a center of Alba when he was alone inside the area (M.11), Neymar not hit upon a Vaseline (m.12) and the 'flea' in a combination with Brazil (m.25).
Valencia had an arrival of Rodrigo, in the 17 minutes before the goal. It was in an embodiment of Siqueira, he covered Rakitic shot, the ball bounced off the Croatian and left Bravo (M.26).
Despite the 0-1, the club was not broke and all. 39 Messi could tie, but Parejo empowered discount Santi Mina and his team went 0-2.
They did not play Barca so well in the second half. Nerves gripped Barcelona fans. They were all looking at Valencia, but were no longer so clear-sighted and appealed more to epic than quality.
Thus came the 1-2, the Leo Messi 500 so that took a good team move met with great assistance of Jordi Alba.
In this way, the club had ended a run of 249 minutes without scoring a goal. With 27 minutes remaining the game, anything was possible. Barca lived in the wire and the extraordinary coverage of its central couple (Pique and Mascherano) that gave many extra balls for his team again to tip over on the goal of Alves in an infinite loop.
After the goal of Messi, Barca had three clear chances to at least tie the game, but neither Neymar nor Rakitic and Pique were right, nor Paco Alcacer, who missed a goal 85 minutes the on fortunately for his team not never regret.
duminică, 17 aprilie 2016
Rosberg wins Chinese Grand Prix, Alonso Sainz finished ninth and twelfth
The German driver Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) today won the thirteenth China Grand Prix Formula One third round of the World 2016, which further consolidated its leadership of the championship, It followed on the podium, after a tough battle, Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) and Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull).
The Spanish Fernando Alonso (McLaren), who had gone in tenth place on his return to competition since his accident last month in the first race of the season in Australia , eventually finished twelfth.
His countryman Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso), meanwhile, finished ninth, while Brazilian Felipe Massa (Williams) was the fastest in Latin America and finished sixth after a flawless defense of his position despite the insistent pressure of Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes ), seventh.
Rosberg gave the 56 laps of the Chinese circuit, 5,451 meters (which has a total of 305.256 kilometers) in a time of 1 hour, xx minutes xxx xxx seconds and milliseconds.
After positions Vettel and Kvyat on the podium today scored pilots, in this order, Daniele Ricciardo (Red Bull), Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari), Felipe Massa (Williams), Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso ), Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) and Valtteri Bottas (Williams).
Today's victory strengthens the position as leader of the classification for Rosberg, who left his first "pole" of 2016 without losing the advantage which became more than half minute- throughout the race, as he unleashed a spectacular battle in all positions of points, and even beyond, behind him.
The German, back to the Chinese circuit where the first "pole" achieved in 2012 and the first victory of his career in Formula 1, and amount to 25 today a total of 75 points after achieving perfect record signing three wins consecutive in the first three Grands Prix championship (Australia, Bahrain, China).
The next and fourth round of the World Formula One Grand Prix will be Russian, to be held in Sochi between 28 April and 1 May.
The Spanish Fernando Alonso (McLaren), who had gone in tenth place on his return to competition since his accident last month in the first race of the season in Australia , eventually finished twelfth.
His countryman Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso), meanwhile, finished ninth, while Brazilian Felipe Massa (Williams) was the fastest in Latin America and finished sixth after a flawless defense of his position despite the insistent pressure of Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes ), seventh.
Rosberg gave the 56 laps of the Chinese circuit, 5,451 meters (which has a total of 305.256 kilometers) in a time of 1 hour, xx minutes xxx xxx seconds and milliseconds.
After positions Vettel and Kvyat on the podium today scored pilots, in this order, Daniele Ricciardo (Red Bull), Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari), Felipe Massa (Williams), Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso ), Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) and Valtteri Bottas (Williams).
Today's victory strengthens the position as leader of the classification for Rosberg, who left his first "pole" of 2016 without losing the advantage which became more than half minute- throughout the race, as he unleashed a spectacular battle in all positions of points, and even beyond, behind him.
The German, back to the Chinese circuit where the first "pole" achieved in 2012 and the first victory of his career in Formula 1, and amount to 25 today a total of 75 points after achieving perfect record signing three wins consecutive in the first three Grands Prix championship (Australia, Bahrain, China).
The next and fourth round of the World Formula One Grand Prix will be Russian, to be held in Sochi between 28 April and 1 May.
Alonso: painless race, but "we did not have the pace to be at points"
The Spanish driver Fernando Alonso (McLaren), which ended today in twelfth place in the Chinese Grand Prix Formula 1 World Championship and first third of the Spaniard manages to complete this year , no pain besieged career after his recent accident, but neither could score.
The Spanish champion, who left the tenth position on the grid in his first Grand Prix since his accident a month ago Australia , which caused him to miss the stage of Bahrain, had set the goal to pass the goal from 10 first, but "unfortunately we did not have the pace to be in the points."
Still, "I think it was better than Friday" in free practice that day, the last time when he could train this year in Shanghai with dry track due to rain during training and classification yesterday, and improvements made McLaren "have been improving, although it has not been enough today."
"Anyway I'm happy to be back in the car and finish the race, because in Australia I could not finish logically by the accident, and in Bahrain did not compete, so this is practically the first race, or the first time we fifty and peak around in this car, "he said.
With the MP4-31 "It is the first time I have such a long stint," he reiterated, "and it will probably be very useful for the next races."
With the data collected today, "I think we have to improve in all aspects: power unit, with which we follow a little below the fastest, aerodynamically, and managing the tires, which is something we have to continue improving, "he reviewed.
In addition to the state of his car was important to check your own body as it is recovering from the fracture of his left rib ninth in Melbourne, a month ago, and pneumothorax who appeared to him in the area, which until this week He was afraid that if I had another impact could damage the lung.
Alonso participated in the Chinese test with pain he described as "controllable" and today hoped drive with only the aid of an aspirin, which seemed to work.
"The truth is that (have been) well, when I left I was a little worse, when I gave the reconnaissance laps I went to the grill and had more pain on Friday and Saturday, and was excited to see how it would be in race, "he acknowledged.
"However in the race, I do not know if tension or thrills running or whatever, I just remembered what rib right now," he said, "in the race, no problem."
The Spaniard also explained how was your strategy today, interesting despite feeling "a little disappointed" at not being able to enter points.
"The first lap was a bit of chaos, strange because there were cars all over the place, and thought it might happen something that could help us, but nothing happened, and finally all ran smoothly and we were not fast enough to be among the top ten, "he recalled.
The safety car came out on lap eight "We did not come too well, but neither is it to be a gift for those in front," but ruined part of the strategy of McLaren to make today only two stops, despite shoot something slower to abide tires.
"He picked out with yellow to go longer, because when the front stop and lose those 25 seconds trying to stretch those laps, but leave the safety car we did not come good," he admitted.
"Then in the race we were not going very fast, and opted to go to two stops, so it was a race a little patience, because we were going to go very slow, with average wheels, but we were going to stop once less than the others, so we went a little plug doing when we could, and pulling when we left, "reeled, although the result was" a boring tad in that sense. "
"We tried it finish the race with the minimum total time, and has not been enough to be in the top 10," he said, "to see how the next" in the Russian Grand Prix on 1 May.
The Spanish champion, who left the tenth position on the grid in his first Grand Prix since his accident a month ago Australia , which caused him to miss the stage of Bahrain, had set the goal to pass the goal from 10 first, but "unfortunately we did not have the pace to be in the points."
Still, "I think it was better than Friday" in free practice that day, the last time when he could train this year in Shanghai with dry track due to rain during training and classification yesterday, and improvements made McLaren "have been improving, although it has not been enough today."
"Anyway I'm happy to be back in the car and finish the race, because in Australia I could not finish logically by the accident, and in Bahrain did not compete, so this is practically the first race, or the first time we fifty and peak around in this car, "he said.
With the MP4-31 "It is the first time I have such a long stint," he reiterated, "and it will probably be very useful for the next races."
With the data collected today, "I think we have to improve in all aspects: power unit, with which we follow a little below the fastest, aerodynamically, and managing the tires, which is something we have to continue improving, "he reviewed.
In addition to the state of his car was important to check your own body as it is recovering from the fracture of his left rib ninth in Melbourne, a month ago, and pneumothorax who appeared to him in the area, which until this week He was afraid that if I had another impact could damage the lung.
Alonso participated in the Chinese test with pain he described as "controllable" and today hoped drive with only the aid of an aspirin, which seemed to work.
"The truth is that (have been) well, when I left I was a little worse, when I gave the reconnaissance laps I went to the grill and had more pain on Friday and Saturday, and was excited to see how it would be in race, "he acknowledged.
"However in the race, I do not know if tension or thrills running or whatever, I just remembered what rib right now," he said, "in the race, no problem."
The Spaniard also explained how was your strategy today, interesting despite feeling "a little disappointed" at not being able to enter points.
"The first lap was a bit of chaos, strange because there were cars all over the place, and thought it might happen something that could help us, but nothing happened, and finally all ran smoothly and we were not fast enough to be among the top ten, "he recalled.
The safety car came out on lap eight "We did not come too well, but neither is it to be a gift for those in front," but ruined part of the strategy of McLaren to make today only two stops, despite shoot something slower to abide tires.
"He picked out with yellow to go longer, because when the front stop and lose those 25 seconds trying to stretch those laps, but leave the safety car we did not come good," he admitted.
"Then in the race we were not going very fast, and opted to go to two stops, so it was a race a little patience, because we were going to go very slow, with average wheels, but we were going to stop once less than the others, so we went a little plug doing when we could, and pulling when we left, "reeled, although the result was" a boring tad in that sense. "
"We tried it finish the race with the minimum total time, and has not been enough to be in the top 10," he said, "to see how the next" in the Russian Grand Prix on 1 May.
An euphoric Atletico challenges to Granada at the Calderon
Drunkenness self - esteem and euphoria after the victory against Barcelona gives way to the League. Comes the Granada to Calderon water neck to see a team that Simeone has already come down from the cloud. "We have to think about anything other than what we can solve and that only happens to win the game and wait for what the Barcelona , " said the coach of Atletico . Your team will start the game in third place , two points behind Madrid.
The return of Torres , who could not play against Barcelona inChampions by punishment, is one of the attractions of the encounter that seems uneven. The other is to see the man of fashion in the Rojiblancos, Griezmann , totaling 29 goals, 10 of them in the last 10 meetings.
Glowing GRIEZMANN
The great work of Atletico player has not gone unnoticed Simeone, which greatly appreciates the progress the former player of Real. "It has improved at all. Physically, as tactician , in aggressiveness, intensity and even in the recovery of the ball. All this adds to its offensive power. That is to his credit. All players invite them grow and is in each show the talent they have , "said the Atletico coach.
Simeone has redoubled its faith in a team that sees "strong, although this is not a remote control handle with your hand, but we need to activate the heart, legs and head to follow the same line." Simeone kept his speech to go game by game ."I guide them everyday. Before the game against Barcelona had two central out. We looked like we were wrong, but nevertheless did a good match. The situations are changing much from one day to another, so there is no need to think more beyond this time , "said Atletico coach.
ARABI OR WITHOUT SUCCESS
The head of the bench rojiblanco box does not think to book any player and will yet against an opponent who seeks to follow out of the relegation zone and low in the front. José González , coach of Granada , will be without El Arabi , injured, or with Success , sanctioned. Nor can play center Mainz injury. At Atletico, Giménez remains sidelined as Tiago , au Nthat Portuguese is already exercising with team after a broken tibia that occurred on November 28. Neither yet has the high Médic to .
Madrid thrashed Getafe and put pressure on Barca and Atletico
Southern Madrid, territory Getafe , was fertile ground for a team that has not only reopened the book of the League but allows things to argue with the first two of the podium. So far, all white lie second, two points ahead of Atletico and only one Barcelona . All thanks to a comfortable win at the Coliseum (1-5) against an opponent who is still on the wire and came down just inside the lawn.
On a day to day imposed by Zidane , the Madrid does not leave any train. Despite having in mind the Champions above all, do not throw the towel in a competition that he has come back when he had buried. Still, it is no margin for error. He did not miss against Getafe, a team that lost a new life in his attempt to leave the relegation zone .
ONLY THREE CHANGES
Opposite, the Madrid with only three changes to the clash against Wolfsburg , soon to impose its quality. He scored Benzema to recover the smile after learning that not be in the European Championship in his country. Hair also played Isco , Bale , James and Christian in a peaceful afternoon by the goodness rival.
Zidane did well to warn of the risks of euphoria mixed with the semi - finals in the Champions League and the immediate danger of a shock relaxation. The players got the message and went into the clash with unusual discipline and concentration. Much he had to see the poor response team Esnáider , which premiered on the bench 'Mallard'.
A TEAM VERY VULNERABLE
On a day to day imposed by Zidane , the Madrid does not leave any train. Despite having in mind the Champions above all, do not throw the towel in a competition that he has come back when he had buried. Still, it is no margin for error. He did not miss against Getafe, a team that lost a new life in his attempt to leave the relegation zone .
ONLY THREE CHANGES
Opposite, the Madrid with only three changes to the clash against Wolfsburg , soon to impose its quality. He scored Benzema to recover the smile after learning that not be in the European Championship in his country. Hair also played Isco , Bale , James and Christian in a peaceful afternoon by the goodness rival.
Zidane did well to warn of the risks of euphoria mixed with the semi - finals in the Champions League and the immediate danger of a shock relaxation. The players got the message and went into the clash with unusual discipline and concentration. Much he had to see the poor response team Esnáider , which premiered on the bench 'Mallard'.
A TEAM VERY VULNERABLE
Gary Lineker was trolling Chelsea as they slumped to a 3-0 home
Proceedings at Stamford Bridge hadn't even come to a close and Gary Lineker was trolling Chelsea as they slumped to a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of Manchester City.
One of the main differences between the two teams, aside from the obvious brilliance of Sergio Aguero's hat-trick, was Kevin de Bruyne, the former Chelsea man who was a constant thorn in the Blues' side, creating chances left, right and centre as City continuously hit Guus Hiddink's team on the counter attack with ruthless efficiency.
Many Chelsea fans have been left scratching their heads as to why the Belgian playmaker was allowed to depart the club for Wolfsburg in 2014, as he has quickly become one of the most potent attacking talents in world football since he left Stamford Bridge, first for Wolfsburg and then for City, this season. A fact that wasn't lost on Lineker, who cheekily tweeted the following message to his 4.7m followers:
I think if Chelsea had not let De Bruyne go they may have qualified for next season's Europa League.— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 16, 2016
Personally we think, even if they'd had De Bruyne at their disposal this season, the Belgian would have been powerless to prevent the disastrous defending that has plagued the Premier League champions throughout the 2015/16 campaign.
Guardiola: "Atletico has reached a new level in the last five years"
" We need to focus on the two parties." That is the message that has launched Pep Guardiola , Bayern Munich coach, his players before the match of the semifinals of the Champions League against Atletico and Simeone , who has eliminated the club. "Atletico has reached a new level in the last five years", he said Guardiola praised the great work of Simeone at the Calderon. He recalled Bayern coach Atletico has been able to eliminate Barca twice in the last three years in the quarterfinals, proof of its great potential.
"In recent years have conceded very few goals because they are well structured", has he said Bayern coach, who also wanted to remember that "the German players have never played against Atletico will be a great experience for them , " underlined Guardiola who will have to find alternatives offensive to overthrow the defensive structure Simeone , one of the best in Europe.
Mathias Sammer, sports director Bayern has also alerted Atletico Simeone. "It 's a team all passion, options are 50-50. We have to play seven matches in three weeks when we play everything. If you relax 2%, just being second , " said the executive of the Bavarian club.
Does not trust Guardiola . Does not trust Sammer . Does not trust Xabi Alonso . "Atletico is a powerful rival, defend well, but are also good attacking".
Spain, excluded from Eurobasket 2017
FIBA Europe announced on Friday night to the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) the exclusion of male combined the Eurobasket 2017 considering that the company "supports the illegal practices of the Euroleague by enabling agreements with their leagues and clubs."
In the text, FIBA Europe justified the "loss of the right to participate in the absolute competitions for men" organized, among which includes the Eurobasket 2017, a group of associations among which are, among others, Spain, Italy , Greece and Turkey.
"Any national federation to support illegal practices Euroleague allowing their leagues or clubs reach agreements with Euroleague or any other activity directly or indirectly related to her body, automatically lose the right to participate in competitions of male teams of senior level organized by FIBA Europe, "he said.
FIBA Europe accuses the Spanish federation, which also offered the opportunity to make representations within a period ending on Wednesday the 20th, "to support or participate in unsportsmanlike practices that are contrary to the rules of competition and the principles of FIBA and FIBA Europe. "
A copy of the letter sent to the Spanish basketball federation was also sent to FIBA, the body "competent to take the necessary decisions regarding world events".
In the text, FIBA Europe justified the "loss of the right to participate in the absolute competitions for men" organized, among which includes the Eurobasket 2017, a group of associations among which are, among others, Spain, Italy , Greece and Turkey.
"Any national federation to support illegal practices Euroleague allowing their leagues or clubs reach agreements with Euroleague or any other activity directly or indirectly related to her body, automatically lose the right to participate in competitions of male teams of senior level organized by FIBA Europe, "he said.
"Unsportsmanlike practices"
FIBA Europe accuses the Spanish federation, which also offered the opportunity to make representations within a period ending on Wednesday the 20th, "to support or participate in unsportsmanlike practices that are contrary to the rules of competition and the principles of FIBA and FIBA Europe. "
A copy of the letter sent to the Spanish basketball federation was also sent to FIBA, the body "competent to take the necessary decisions regarding world events".
Dani Alves skating with his latest video on Instagram
While Iniesta was crying on the bus , off the Calderon after being knocked out Barcelona in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid last Wednesday, teammate Dani Alves is taking another philosophy, more Brazilian.
The early hours of Friday the right side of the club has posted a video on its website Instagram where it seems frivolous (as many network users say) with the defeat of his team in the Champions League.
IMITATING HIS BRIDE, JOANA SANZ
With a woman's wig and imitating the voice of his girlfriend, the canary model Joana Sanz, 22, Alves comes to camera as if she were and says he is recording the video to give "great encouragement" to his affection, " which is very sad. "
"It's just a football game. Nothing happens, life goes on. You are worth much more than this," he continues.
"I love you, I love you, my love. You quieroooo" just.
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The early hours of Friday the right side of the club has posted a video on its website Instagram where it seems frivolous (as many network users say) with the defeat of his team in the Champions League.
IMITATING HIS BRIDE, JOANA SANZ
With a woman's wig and imitating the voice of his girlfriend, the canary model Joana Sanz, 22, Alves comes to camera as if she were and says he is recording the video to give "great encouragement" to his affection, " which is very sad. "
"It's just a football game. Nothing happens, life goes on. You are worth much more than this," he continues.
"I love you, I love you, my love. You quieroooo" just.
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Dani Alves reacts with another message behind the words of Luis Enrique
Dani Alves, defender FC Barcelon a, has relaunched a new message on social networks. Brazilian defender FC Barcelona has hung on social networks, right after the press conference coach of FC Barcelona, Luis Enrique, where, among other things, has defended the controversial message that hung in Instagram, where he looked with a wig. A message that upset some fans of Barca, who have not yet recovered from the blow that has been the elimination of the Champions League.
This is the third message hanging Dani Alves in social networks since the Barcelona bid farewell to the Champions League to be eliminated by Atletico Madrid.
A message has also launched once the last training session before the match on Sunday against Valencia at the Camp Nou, where Dani Alves has also been a problem. It has been the first to be seen in the training session.
The message in question in December elo following: "Fight for what you are and what will be". A message that the Brazilian defender has written in English.
This is the third message hanging Dani Alves in social networks since the Barcelona bid farewell to the Champions League to be eliminated by Atletico Madrid.
A message has also launched once the last training session before the match on Sunday against Valencia at the Camp Nou, where Dani Alves has also been a problem. It has been the first to be seen in the training session.
The message in question in December elo following: "Fight for what you are and what will be". A message that the Brazilian defender has written in English.
Carla Suarez gives the second point to Spain with a tennis lesson
Impeccable, forceful, giving a tennis lesson, Carla Suarez has not had to suffer as much as Garbiñe Muguruza to give the second point to Spain that opens the door to the return of the World Group in the Fed Cup . The Canarian player has been imposed on the Italian Roberta Vinci with unexpected ease to a tennis player, afinalist last year at the US Open and No. 8 worldwide. In less than an hour it has settled the match by a convincing 6-1, 6-1.
The battle was expected on the track of Lleida Tennis Club between the two players has never existed. From the first point Carla Suarez has set a blistering pace that could not follow Vinci, with a masterful and very safe tennis, moving to Italian side to side and scoring the winning point both backhand and right.
So the Spanish, who had jumped to the track with concern having played just one game in the last month, did not give that impression.Is ahead 3-0 and the only moment when the Italian has kept the marker pulse has been in the fifth game that has had five balls 'break' and has been unable to confirm any. The loss of the game (4-1) has affected the morale of the Italian who has given the first set and seven straight games from that moment to sign the victory in 62 minutes.
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