luni, 29 februarie 2016

Brazilian Emanuel Rego, beach volleyball legend, announces his retirement

The Brazilian Emanuel Rego, beach volleyball legend announced his retirement from the sport at age 42 and after failing to qualify for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

"It's very hard to stay out of the Olympics in my country," Emanuel told the Globo television, announcing its withdrawal from the sport in which he won all possible titles.

The player, who turns 43 next April, said he will bid farewell to the competition next week during the stage of Rio de Janeiro on the world circuit.

Emanuel participated in all editions of the Olympic Games which have been beach volleyball competitions since the sport was introduced to the Olympic schedule at Atlanta 1996.

In Athens 2004 he won the gold medal in Beijing 2008 bronze both times next to Ricardo Santos , with whom he built one of the most successful couples in the history of the sport.

London 2012 said goodbye to the Games with a silver medal with Alison Cerutti, player yes participate in Rio 2016.

Emanuel went on to earn three World Cups (1999, 2003 and 2011) and also won ten times the world circuit and hung gold in two editions of the Pan American Games.

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) recognized the Brazilian as the best player in the 90s.

Kaka wants to return to Brazil team

Kaka , Brazilian player who currently plays in the MLS, particularly in the ranks of Orlando City , said he is motivated to return to the national team at 33 years old.

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"When I play with Brazil is fantastic, but now I'm at a different point in my career. I spoke to Dunga and told him that if he thinks I can contribute to the national team I would go. The two must be honest , "said the Brazilian crack in an interview with Sky Sports.

"If it's good for me, then fine, but if not I can tell you. That will be the time to leave the national team. At the moment, I think I can contribute a lot," he added the Brazilian crack, keeping hope replayability with Canarinhos.

Anyway, the last call for Kaka by the Brazil team is not too far. It was last November 2015 in a match of World Cup qualifying game against Peru in which the Brazilians ended up winning 3-0.

Thiago Silva admits depression after the 1-7 against Germany

Thiago Silva gave an interview in which he talked about a chapter of his life that would erase forever: the 1-7 against Germany in the World Cup semifinal that Brazil itself organized.

When asked about the consequences of this defeat, the Brazilian did not hide what he felt. " Yes. It was a very hard stage , " he said. In addition, he was appointed despite being unable to play. "Everyone has forgotten that, although I felt guilty because I was punished, not play against Germany. It was not my fault. And everyone thinks so ."

Thiago Silva could not play the semifinals sanction the quarterfinals, which was 'saved' the win at home. However, it seems that cost him recover from such a blow. One of the people whom he supported was the president of Paris Saint-Germain. " It gave me a lot of advice, he told me it was the best defender in the world, but he must work even harder , but I told him: 'President, working always, but I do not know what 's going on in my head , I have a problem . '"

The Brazilian found confidence in Laurent Blanc PSG, who continued to rely on him despite his recent performances with the 'canarinhá. "Every day a journalist asked him whether he would continue putting myself though I was not so good. He always said he was going to continue, who was the captain. That kind of things give you confidence . "

Modric is absent from training for a bruised ankle

Luka Modric , the Croatian midfielder of Real Madrid , missed the last training set of Zinedine Zidane before the league match against Levante , by a blow he suffered in his left ankle during the derby Madrid against Atletico Madrid.

Modric remained inside the facility and did not conduct field work Tuesday. As reported by the club, the Croatian drag a blow that makes him doubtful for in Valencia against Levante . After the session, Zidane confirmed their status at a press conference.

The good news in the morning to the French coach is the return of Welshman Gareth Bale to the group. Enters the final stretch of the long recovery from his injury in the soleus and approaches the target set by the coaching staff, be able to play the second leg of the second round of Champions League against the Italian Rome in Santiago Bernabeu.

Zidane could not count on working session with the injured Marcelo and Karim Benzema , low against Levante for their muscle injuries. And it reinforced the group with homegrown players like Marcos Llorente, Norwegian Martin Odegaard and striker Borja Mayoral, that in the absence of Benzema travel to Valencia with firm options have minutes.

Santi Cazorla could miss the rest of the season due to injury

When it seemed that Santi Cazorla would see the light at the end of the tunnel again oscurecérsele all the former Malaga . After overcoming his knee ligament injury, the midfielder now having problems with his Achilles tendon that might draw him away from the competition the rest of the season as several British media reported.

The footballer was expected he could return to the pitch in the knockout round against FC Barcelona but Arsene Wenger has revealed in a press conference that another injury now keep you away even more green. "Santi is not well. He has had some problems with the Achilles tendon that delay him. His knee is doing well but is a bit inflamed tendon and should remove him, " he said.

"We have to see how it responds now. He has always had little tendinitis in his Achilles tendon and now we have to see how he responds with that," he continued.

A setback for Wenger. Cazorla was injured last November 29 against Norwich City and since then has not returned to stepping on a playing field. These problems in the Achilles tendon delayed his return to Green Emirates Stadium and could even miss remainder of season. For now, the club has not issued official medical confirmation beyond Technician injury.

Real Madrid's plan: Zidane, Champions and "tranquility"

" It is likely that this summer signings are needed, there are changes, even with the coach ...". He who utters these words is nothing less than Zinedine Zidane , at a press conference minutes after falling against Atletico (0-1) last Saturday. What certainly it seems a call to revolution, or at least the internal refounding. A few minutes later, and while in the vicinity of the Santiago Bernabeu fans chant the "Florentino resigns", comes to speak Cristiano Ronaldo , who also leaves several darts: his teammates, the medical department, the club for the season ... It's the afternoon Saturday and Real Madrid looks like a real colossus in flames , no fire line with kilometers around.

Two days later, obviously still smoke from a fire that is far from extinct in the Real Madrid . But yes, as has been contrasted Goal, at least from the meringue dome move an evacuation plan agreed upon from the quiet and thoughtful analysis after catharsis and agitation Saturday: Zinedine Zidane , the Champions League and a good dose of syrup "tranquility". A shamrock who believe capable of driving any purpose fire extinguisher.

While from the media and madridismo general heads and a major refurbishment is urgently calling on the noble floor of the Santiago Bernabeu is paid to the lessons of Zinedine Zidane, as well as the hopes and dreams planted in the Champions League. They have their reasons. On the one hand, it would not be the first season in which Real Madrid just reigning in Europe after saying goodbye prematurely Spanish championship. On the other hand, the Frenchman is hardly a newcomer, heir to vices and above defects, and a figure that is believed in Concha Espina as a cornerstone for a long-term, and not a simple patch to cover eventual dismissal.

So, the answer from Concha Espina is always the same to all questions and concerns among fans huddle: What about the future of Zidane? "Tranquility". What about drift team? "Tranquility". What will happen to the future composition of the workforce? "Tranquility". What about the claims of the public to the Directive? "Tranquility". What could happen in the team following statements by Cristiano Ronaldo ? "Tranquility".

Bad weather, good face, they say. Given the inclement strong, confident that everything will end fixing and the sun will shine. Even this season. Nobody hides and Real Madrid that the League is virtually impossible -the first, the technician himself, but the dream is still alive Eleventh. And there blind confidence that the team will trace the flight and will improve compared to that seen so far. Starting this Wednesday against Levante, and continuing for the tie against Roma within a week pending certification. Those are the greatest obsessions and urgencies in Concha Espina, today. Above all else, tranquility.