The rugged welcome a fan to Rafa Benitez

A Mahrez goal gave victory Saturday at Leicester on his visit to Crystal Palace (0-1) and allowed to set Claudio Ranieri stay the course in his career to win the first English league history. A victory could be larger if the match referee, Mike Jones, had designated a penalt i cheeky committed on Robert Huth.

In this type of play, often it resorts to the hackneyed catchphrase of "controversial action , " but in this case the penalty is beyond question because the German Robert Huth was literally stripped of his shirt in a scuffle with Scott Dann, defense the Crystal Palace. An action which came 80 minutes into the match when defender top of the Premier tried to shoot a ball inside the area after a corner.

The premiere of Rafa Benitez on the bench Stadium St James' Park caused great excitement in the fans of Newcastle, a team that struggles to emerge from relegation to the Championship and Sunday was a momentous match against a direct rival, Sunderland . The group trained by Spanish coach, who in his debut a week ago lost during his visit to Leicester (1-0) could not get the equalizer (1-1). A meeting in which many fans rushed to the field with banners supporting extrenador Real Madrid, although one of them did not end well for the match. Television cameras captured the moment when a fan of the "magpies" fell down the stairs while trying to deploy a sheet with a message of encouragement to Benitez.

Thebes: "I am concerned that football is bad news for arbitration"

Javier Tebas , president of the LFP, has responded to Diego Simeone, who after Atletico-Sporting quipped he was glad to be 'premium' and play four p.m. for them to see in China.

"For me the Cholo Simeone is' premium 'and I want it in La Liga forever, which is also' premium '' said Thebes. "And Atletico Madrid, alike. That the party vein in China is too, and it is 'premium' that 25 percent of Atletico is a Chinese shareholder , so we must take utmost respect for this issue . "

In this regard, he referred to what happened last weekend in both the Spanish competition and foreign leagues. "The Bayern Munich played on Saturday at 15.30 after Wednesday's game, Arsenal too. Atletico played on Saturday having played on Tuesday. Barcelona played on Sunday having played on Wednesday. That is the policy of the League , "he said.

Moreover, Thebes, asked about the Villarreal - Barcelona and subsequent complaints from players castellonense team, said he "worried" that Spanish football is "bad news for arbitration rather than the football game itself."

"I always say that we have very good referees but we have to keep improving even , if necessary, with the introduction of technologies like in other sports, as sometimes the referee is the last to know what happens in the stadium. Before she see television cameras, spectators and the public , "he lamented.

In addition, he said he is not worried "that social networks." "We have to be careful of when and how to use them, and more in our professions. The scope of private and public is not entirely fenced. But do not worry, I think this is a time like when players did not give statements to leave the party, then another, and in this case is the same. We'll finish it by regulating how they have social networks used in this area, "he explained.

Finally, the president of the League confessed "concerned" by the stabbing of a player after a game in the third Andalusian regional division , which occurred Sunday in Malaga.

"We continue to work the issue from one year ago. In these categories it is theoretically not our responsibility, but we are concerned and we will work from going over this sort of thing. Hopefully the leaders of the Royal Spanish Football Federation are aware that we must work hard "he asked.

Djokovic asks whether men should earn more than women in tennis

The tennis world number one, Novak Djokovic , has been embroiled in a controversy over the distribution of prize money for men and women, which was caused by some comments of Raymond Moore, executive director of the Indian Wells tournament.

"In my next life, when I return, I want to be part of the WTA because they take advantage of the success of men. They take no decision and are fortunate. Very lucky, "Moore said during his traditional talk with the media during the last day of competition.

"If I were a woman tennis player, I would kneel every night and thank God for the birth of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal . Them are those who have borne the brunt of the sport , "he added. Hours later, Moore apologized for his words.

However, those comments were met with rejection by Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, finalists in the championship Californian desert. "I think those comments are wrong and very, very uncertain" , said Williams, runner - up at Indian Wells.

Champion, Azarenka replied: "I think e s a problem that occurs worldwide . Not only in sport. Also in business. We try to talk about equality. Sometimes it is not recognized. The best thing women do is overcome those comments. No stuff about men are heard. "

When Djokovic's turn came, after his victory over Milos Raonic , the Serbian was not as sharp in his observations on Moore's comment, which, he admitted, was not "politically correct".

The Belgrade said that it is a 'delicate' issue and that women deserve "respect and admiration" for his achievements, among which included having achieved that in many tournaments financial reward is the same for both genders.

"The I applaud you for it. I say honestly. They fought for what they deserved and they succeeded. On the other hand, the world of the ATP should fight for more (money) because statistics show that we have many more spectators at matches men , "said Nole. "That's one of the reasons why I think we should win more , " he added.

And he emphasized: "While there is data, statistics and information available on who generates more attention and attracts more viewers, I think (the money) should be distributed fairly ."

When he was reminded the player that one of the qualities of professional tennis is the correlation between men and women of the ATP and WTA tournaments, and Jelena Genci was his first coach, he replied, " I have a tremendous respect for what women are getting in global sport. "

" I know what they spend with their bodies , which are so different from those of men (...) You know, hormones and stuff, we need not go into details. Women know what I mean. You have great admiration and respect for them to fight at such a high level , "he said.

Cristiano: the penalty will "deprived" of the Golden Boot

Jonas Gonçalves and Gonzalo Higuain leading the provisional list of the Golden Boot, the award for best European league scorer with 29 goals. The Argentine scored two goals Napoli this weekend. Benfica striker signed one. Outperform Christian by one goal. The leader Real Madrid stayed on 28 hits because he missed a penalty against Sevilla . White gunner , which improved its performance thanks to the return of Benzema, threw the ball in the penalty over the bar. Then he botched his error Sticking a perfect pass from near the disputed Danilo, which pays much more than what its critics say.

Criticized Ronaldo is a word that has endured throughout this season. The fans of the Madrid club is "malacostumbrada" with the Portuguese star. He says the club and the player himself confirmed. Cristiano has scored regularly since 2011 more goals than games played and now that their numbers seem a little "human" is indicated.

The "seven" has thirteen goals in eight Champions and listen getting them to smaller clubs. It was decisive against Roma, both the Olympic and the Bernabeu, and hardly anyone recognizes this importance. Now he will face Wolfsburg on 6 and 12 April and if starring goals hear again that the enemy is easy .

Sergio Rico rejected three trallazos Luso

League accumulates 28 points in 30 days, is the first classified Gunners the Spanish League and also hears not decide on the relevant parties. It is his fate. It is also the only club he represents. His theoretical superiority means that all his accomplishments, their goals and their numbers are minus valoren. Yesterday, against Sevilla, Ronaldo made ​​a good match, with five shots on goal Marchamo and Sergio Rico avoided with stops to be placed as a leader in Europe.

Guardiola barely speaks to me

Sebastian Rode , young midfielder of Bayern Munich , is not having his best season. Signed by Munich in 2014 when he finished his contract with Eintracht, and with Pep Guardiola at the Allianz Arena this season has played only 377 minutes.

And the player is upset precisely with the successful Bayern coach. " Pep Guardiola hardly speak to me , so we do not know how or why I'm not playing more , " he confessed Bayern player portal  'Goal.com' .

"Matthias Sammer [Bayern sporting director] speaks more often with me and yes you know my situation. Many people in the club are satisfied with me, but I'm not happy with my playing time , "said Rode. "It 's not a pleasant situation, but I'm trying to keep your head up . You can not fall apart '

Rode he played much more on that in today 's last season. "In my first year it was better, and played more than 30 games and I've always kept my level of performance. The team has a lot of very good players, but I proved that I can compete . "

This is not the first case of a player who complains about his relationship with Guardiola. Zlatan Ibrahimovic said at the time that Pep was a "coward" when they were together at the club, and Samuel Eto'o lamented the treatment he gave Santpedor coach.

David Vidal returns in football with the Guadalajara

David Vidal , one of the most charismatic of the humble dugout Spanish football, national football returns to hand Guadalajara. Galician technician will replace Felix Arnaiz in the alcarreño team and reworks in Spanish football after three years.

Vidal (1950, La Coruna), which will be presented tomorrow at noon at the municipal Pedro Escartín, began his coaching career in the first team of Cadiz , where he arrived after passing through the lower grades.

Later he coached Logroñés , with which he won his best results in First division with a record tenth place, and after passing by Rayo Vallecano , Villarreal , Hercules or Compostela , Vidal made ​​landfall in the mid-2001/2002 season at Real Murcia , which set the category and managed to save up to one year after the Spanish football showpiece.

Las Palmas, Lleida, Elche and Albacete, twice were his following equipment before heading to Xerez , last club he coached the Galician, who has more than 400 games of experience between First and Second Division.

David Vidal, who witnessed Monday's first training Purple team, will be released next Thursday in advantage of the thirty - first day of Group II of Second B that will measure the Ray Majadanda Antonio Iriondo.