Gianni Infantino, new FIFA president

The Swiss Gianni Infantino , the right hand of disabled Michel Platini UEFA, is since this afternoon FIFA president after winning the second round of voting, a total of 115 supporters, the Arab Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa , which he brought together 88.

Since the first vote of the day at Hallenstadion, Switzerland became clear that Infantino and Salman were the favorites to fill the position vacated by Sepp Blatter also disabled. However, in the second ballot the Swiss won almost all the votes had achieved in the first Frenchman Jerome Champagne and Prince Ali.

Now, with the head Infantino, FIFA hopes to regain lost credibility in recent months by corruption scandals that forced the resignation of Joseph Blatter.

The candidate who filed the UEFA becomes the ninth president of the institution and the successor to Blatter, just nine months after it obtained its fifth reelection.

The election, nearly six hours after the Congress approve "in full" the changes proposed by the Reform Committee , imposed the new president the task of leading the renewal of an institution that needs to urgently clean up its image to avoid drain sponsors.

The importance of a vote that was expected uncertain until the end spoke movements that made the frontrunners until the last minute.

If both Al Khalifa yesterday as Infantino toured by meetings of all confederations to convince undecided on the morning of the election would not leave anything to chance.

Protests against Salman

In anticipation of protests of human rights groups, who have denounced the presence of Sheikh Salman on the committee identified 15 athletes participating in the demonstrations of 2011, a small number of "fans" with perfectly made banners with the same photo Arab candidate, launched in favor of the Bahraini messages in the moments before.

These replaced them later, a small group of little less than a dozen opponents of the Bahraini regime displayed banners with photos of the tortured, while shouting: " Salman, dictator ."

Then, during the Congress, the decision to take the vote to Kuwait and Indonesia, two Asian federations suspended by government interference, which were supposed to support Al Khalifa- provoked protest Arab Emirates Jordan and asked, unsuccessfully, that that disqualification would vote. It was not a minor issue, because it reduced to a simple majority 104 votes with which one of the candidates should be imposed in the last round.

During the turn of speech of candidates, there were no surprises with Prince Ali and Jerome Champagne, which did not change the speech exposed during his campaign.

Al Khalifa directly attacked his rival, Infantino, without naming who accused him of promising impossible given the financial situation of FIFA. "I will not mortgage the FIFA to get votes , " he said. In response, Infantino displayed his facility for languages ​​, with a message that began in Italian - "the language in which my parents instilled in me values ​​, " he said, and was changing into German, French, Spanish, English, even, a little Portuguese.

Infantino wanted to reach each confederation addressing them in their predominant language. And also he responded to the Khalifa. "During my seven years in the UEFA, UEFA revenues tripled, when I talk about figures, believe me. If FIFA generates 5,000,000,000 why can not be distributed 1.2 billion ?".

The focus, however, stole the South African Tokyo Sexwale , the candidate who did not support nor the African Confederation, after saying he would not withdraw "because a soldier dies with his boots on" consumed 13 minutes of speech explaining their program, before announcing that it would not contest the election.

The other candidates remained after the first election, virtually ruled out Champagne (7 votes) and Prince Ali (27). Infantino rearmed morale to be first with 88 votes, three more than Al Khalifa, who arrived as a favorite to the final day.

And in the game of pacts, Infantino managed followers needed to overcome comfortably simple majority. Meanwhile, Sheikh did not increase more than three votes their expectations, Infantino garnered a total of 27 more.

His arrival to the presidency of FIFA, with 45 years ago to breathe European football, which feared an axle shift to the Asian emergency and you feel good to South America, who bet block by the Swiss candidate, despite doubts end of a federation.

Saez returns 63,000 euros after the scandal in the Spanish Federation

The Administrative Tribunal of Sport (CAS) decided on Friday again postponed until next, March 4, the study of a possible opening of dossiers to the presidents of football federations (RFEF), Angel Maria Villar , and basketball ( FEB), José Luis Sáez , after studying the documents sent by the Higher Sports Council (CSD) on 11 February.

"The Court is deliberating, more time for reflection is needed and it is left for longer decision. They are very complex issues that need time to think , " said the presiding judge, Arnaldo Alcubilla , who denied that there was external pressure to take a decision.

"Pressure can not admit that we have, because we could not solve. No court can admit pressures," said Arnaldo sharp, after leaving a meeting that lasted nearly three hours.

On February 11 the CSD documentation sent both cases, FEB RFEF and requesting the opening of disciplinary proceedings for the president of the Football Federation, Angel Maria Villar, and his deputy Vice President for Economic Affairs,Juan Padrón . The same request was asked for the president of the Basketball Federation, José Luis Sáez, and its secretary general and chief economist, Luis Gimenez.

On the RFEF, the CSD referred to CAS cases Recreativo de Huelva and CD Marino Tenerife-Sur, which identified a supposed "unfairness" and "undermining the principle of equality of clubs" for an alleged deal for both clubs.

In the Federation of Basketball, sending Case CSD to CAS was made after reviewing the allegations of the federative leaders denouncing the president of the Catalan Federation, after which the Council considered that there could be a "imputation of private expenditure the accounts of the Federation and the federative misuse of funds. "

With that documentation, on February 19, seven members of the court left the decision for a week later, after meeting for nearly three hours to discuss the requests submitted by the CSD, which requested the initiation of administrative proceedings to both presidents.

José Luis Sáez returned after the scandal broke, the more than 63,000 euros charged in particular the budget of the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) costs, which could lead Friday to the Administrative Tribunal of Sport (CAS) to agree their temporary suspension.

The defense of Saez after the complaint filed with the Superior Sports Council (CSD) by the Audit Committee, Monitoring and Control of the accounts of the FEB last November 27 is based on three pillars, as has been know this newspaper.

Thus, it has been alleged that the accounts are audited and approved by the appropriate body, which has already returned the money under suspicion by bank transfer and it was a way of habitual action impute personal expenses to the FEB that refunded with -some later with nearly a belatedly decade.

Asked by this newspaper, a spokesman for the Federation dodged provide details on the allegations made. "They have it sent data who have requested it, which is the maximum establishment of Spanish sport" he said.

The TAD must decide at its meeting on Friday whether to take a decision against Jose Luis Saez, after the CSD to refer the case last February 11 when assessing an alleged misuse of funds although these were compensated after exploding the case FEB .

The Cardinal Miguel presiding body has simply request the opening of disciplinary proceedings for basketball honcho, but the reviewing body of the federal activity could go further and agree to the temporary suspension of trade. But it would be the first time in his two years of life that the TAD provisionally suspended a president without the CSD has requested explicitly.

As unveiled the world last December 11, the Control Committee of the accounts of the FEB Audit, Monitoring and made aware of Cardinal Jose Luis Saez had yet to submit bills for 29,428 euros in expenses incurred cards (VISA and American Express) Caja Madrid between 2006 and 2010.

In other 33,907.76 euros that amount that the Federation would advance Saez for the performance of their duties and whose destination that "there would be justified 'when the complaint was lodged, although it had elapsed up to nine years were added. The sum of both concepts total 63,336.64 euros.

The CAS ruling will occur before the end of the follow-up audit ordered by the CSD and has put on review FEB accounts between 2009 and 2015, more than half of the stage Sáez as president She took office in late 2004-.

In parallel, the CSD has authorized the Basketball Federation ahead to the first quarter the beginning of the electoral process to renew its governing bodies in the second, as asked Saez to Cardinal rejoined the day after two months of medical leave. In its mandatory report, the CAS considers "very convenient regularize the situation of the FEB as soon as possible."

The proposed electoral calendar fixed June 20 the day of the election of the new president, which no longer will choose Saez after nearly 12 years in office. His successor will be released on the eve of the national team to concentrate to play the Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Ronaldo rejected by the Pope for only suitable look for the Queen

Ronaldo Nazario wanted the Pope's blessing. It was presented in St. Peter's Square in Rome immaculate with sunglasses, dark suit, white shirt and tie. Every Wednesday Francisco offers public catechesis to the faithful early risers, who struggle to see the pontiff closely. And there was presented the Brazilian star, probably without queuing or be removed before the ticket.

The former striker of Barcelona and Real Madrid held under the winter sun that warms these days the Italian capital, while the Pope threw their darts this time against corrupt politicians as biblical passages and countless priests greeted in countless languages.

An hour later, Ronaldo thought it would behoove the time. Because that's whenJorge Maria Bergoglio received in audience celebrities who have obtained the consent of the Vatican. Francisco photo with trading higher, but among the only snapshots of retired footballer who saw that day was not the bishop of Rome, but two women dressed in white.

They were responsible for the truncated encounter between the Brazilian and Argentine pope phenomenon. A few centimeters separated the handshake between the two, when the Swiss Guard honors fulfilled its mission. Prietas put rows and prevented the two women dressed in pure white came up to the pontiff, who did not see another color. Ronaldo, who was at his side, was collateral victim of the papal protocol rear.

Only a few people have enjoyed the called according to the vaticana- jargon "white privilege". This is, to appear before the pope with a tone so pious as His Holiness.And among them, Queen Letizia and its predecessor Dona Sofia . Other lucky ones also have blue blood, like Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Princess Charlene of Monaco Maria Teresa of Luxembourg.

Tells the story of misfortune Gazzetta dello Sport, a few days before had collected, in an interview with former player, the illusion that was to go to the Vatican. "I will be received by the Pope, with whom I'm sure you end up talking mostly about football. I wear a Brazil shirt, but do not be offended, no?" He wondered.

A Ronaldo was left with no choice but to take back the amarella to 9 and finally no option for offenses. At least by Francisco. Just three weeks earlier, the pope himself who had received Ronaldinho, who appeared in a much less ceremonial form. With the Gaúcho style hat, shirt hanging out and open up to the front buttons, which hung sunglasses. Informal and also white.

Shortly apostle protocol as it really Bergoglio, with former Barca free to embarrass him was taken. "Was it or not water?" He blurted Francisco, referring to an Argentine mysterious drum kit man gave Branco, who suspected to have been drugged during the World Cup in Italy 90. "No, it was not , " joked Ronaldinho . And reaction time, he again approached the pontiff: "Who is better, Pele or Maradona?". Given what this time Ronaldinho remained unanswered.

Statistics La Liga: List of Best Goalkeeper Liga (Nobel Ricardo Zamora Trophy) From Season to Season

In La Liga statistics this time,the best goalkeepers Spanish League each season, which are entitled to Ricardo Zamora Trophy. Goalkeeper-greatest goalkeeper ever to win the trophy that was named by the keeper of the legendary Spanish , Ricardo Zamora (1901-1978). 

Until now there are only two goalkeepers may Ricardo Zamora trophy five times, namely Antoni Ramallets and Victor Valdes. Trophy Ricardo Zamora had just given by daily Marca (which is also responsible for the Pichichi trophy) since summer 1958. The trophy was awarded to goalkeeper fewest conceded every season. Marca not only the trophy bestowed to the future range. Goalkeeper-keeper of the past, which initially did not get this trophy (since no similar awards), was also given the same degree, and stretch since the first season of La Liga in 1928-1929. The winner of the Zamora Trophy season is Zamora himself, who was it played for Espanyol. Quite unique, Zamora overall 'get' this trophy three times in eight seasons he was active in the Spanish league . 

It should also be noted that the Spanish League had a vacuum for three seasons of 1937 and 1939 due to the Spanish Civil War. According to the club, the team with the highest goalkeeper Ricardo Zamora trophy is Barcelon a (20 trophy until the 2014-2015 season), followed by Real Madrid ( 16 times until the 2014-2015 season). Regulations for Ricardo Zamora Trophy itself is quite complicated. Initially, Marca up rules, the goalkeeper who deserve it is, with the ratio goalkeeper conceded the least, if he had played at least 15 times in one season. In the 1964 season, the number of matches to play goalie was increased to 22 times. Then in 1983, it was agreed that the number of matches to be up to 28 times. Controversy There must always be, for example, whether the goalkeeper with a record of conceding at least this is truly the best goalkeepers per season, or if the title was actually affected by the defender as well. 

Guardiola overlooks the night out of his players

Pep Guardiola apologized night getaway starring some of his players on Tuesday after the Champions League match in Turin, which drew 2-2. According to the German newspaper Bild, Arturo Vidal , Franck Ribery and David Alaba left the hotel on Tuesday, at dawn, and returned about 06.00 the next morning.

Asked about the behavior of the three players, the coach of Bayern Munich apologized to his players saying that "are very professional players, that's the most important thing for me." In addition, Guardiola added that "have trained well" facing the league match against VfL Wolfsburg. Also responsible for communicating club, Markus Horwick said that "every player is responsible for what he does at night."

According to 'La Gazzetta', players came out to celebrate the return of Vidal to the Italian city and were accompanied by Kingsley Coman , Douglas Costa , Thiago Alcantara and was also present Juventus player, Paul Pogba .

Media director Markus Hörwick said: "There were no rules of the sporting line of the team Each player was responsible for his night's rest.."

Dorsey switches to Barcelona

Xavi Pascual half - life is spent in an attic. It is decorated with dozens of photos with titles won in his years as coach of Barcelona. Before descending the narrow staircase leading to the track Palau, often look askance snapshots. And it does, perhaps aware that sooner or later, despite the successes pasts, it's time to leave his small temple. At the moment, still he is wringing his head to correct those infinite systems that players saved as they can. And assuming resists, and also claiming that he, and he alone, will be the designated -and despedido- if the season ends again white .

Unpredictable by nature, Barcelona, ​​after leaving derided in the last Copa del Rey, after seeing how Gustavo Ayon - rejected in Palau- just as MVP, changed its face against Olympiakos. And if he did was radically not only by the tremendous eruption of Dorsey (12 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and three assists) , the great success in the outside shot or the involvement of new defensive players. He also had something to do Xavi Pascual, who rescued for the cause Perperoglou and toyed four. And the Greek forward, in addition to sustaining Printezis, traditional whip, finished as top scorer of the match (16 points, the same as Hackett).

While looking arguments put Barca metamorphosis, few as resounding as the oneproposed by Dorsey. The same thing, just after winning the league fled to the NBA, where he returned to Europe with more pain than glory. Former Galatasaray winger, although it was two weeks without competing with its endless biceps dragged to a club that begins to look with new eyes its future in the Euroleague. With 4-4 forward also to Olympiakos who snatched the average of the first leg (+12), shares the fourth place with his next opponent, Khimki . Real Madrid, who won in the first round and must still play at the Palau, is one win away.

The day had not started well, with Abrines in the newly operated hospital for acute appendicitis . Olympiakos, who started walking freely through the Barca area with Spanoulis scoring three consecutive trays (3-10 min. 5) was removed from the track just in time Dorsey replaced Tomic. The Greeks, with the stunning view of the US, are vision blurred, both in attack and defense. Doellman not even matter that go unnoticed to see three fouls in the seventh minute (he closed the evening with valuation -8). Or that Tomic scored his first basket 23 minutes.

Passed a first quarter that Barca ended with a two plus one of Samuels, Barca began to fly before a melted Olympiakos that badly. Spanoulis was immortalized in the bank, and Pascual, this time astillarlos clenched teeth until they held on average as there's no tomorrow. Another world.