I'll stay at Barcelona as long as club want me

Lionel Messi has reiterated that he will stay at Barcelona, as long as the club wants him.

The Spanish champions recently agreed extensions with Luis Suarez and Neymar, but are yet to reach a deal with Messi, whose contract runs until 2018.

Barcelona's hopes of offering Lionel Messi an improved contract face a stumbling block because of spending caps imposed by La Liga, the club's CEO Oscar Grau said on Wednesday.

Luis Suarez and Neymar have each signed new deals until 2021 but Messi's contract runs out in 2018, giving Barca a window of 18 months to prevent him leaving the club for free.

The Argentina international earns a reported €22m (£19m) per year after tax, while Neymar and Suarez's salaries are believed to be €25m (£21.6m) after their latest contract renewals.

Daily news: Diego Costa, Man Utd vs Zlatan and Griezmann

• Manchester United are increasingly confident of signing Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid in the summer for what could be another world-record fee. Intermediaries representing Griezmann and United have been talking for several months, and the Euro 2016 top scorer is said to be extremely keen on the move.
• Luke Shaw is almost certain to be on his way out of Manchester United this summer, with Jose Mourinho frustrated at the left-back's lack of development.

• Manchester United will look to offload Luke Shaw this summer after the defender failed to convince Jose Mourinho of his qualities.
• Manchester United want Zlatan Ibrahimovic for another two years.
• Chelsea and Liverpool have made enquiries to sign Inter Milan midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia.
• Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to slash Adnan Januzaj's asking price by half this summer, with the 21-year-old available for just £8m.
• Watford are launching a bid for Bournemouth winger Max Gradel.
• Ronaldinho has flown into Rio de Janeiro to hold talks with Brazilian club Coritiba over extending his playing career.
• Birmingham City look to have won the race for French wonderkid Cheick Keita.

• Diego Costa returned to training with Chelsea yesterday - with Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata being lined up to replace him.
• Leonardo Ulloa, one of Leicester City's title-winning heroes, has handed in a transfer request.

• Manchester United and Arsenal have made tentative enquiries over signing Dimitri Payet.
• Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper has revealed he snubbed a transfer approach from Arsenal.

• Manchester City are set to lose highly-rated starlet Tosin Adarabioyo after talks over a new contract stalled, with Everton preparing a bid.
• West Ham and Brentford have had a breakthrough in talks over the transfer of striker Scott Hogan.
• Birmingham are poised to sign Middlesbrough utility man Emilio Nsue on a permanent deal.
• Manchester United have been left frustrated in their attempts to sell Memphis Depay this month, with Lyon the only club lodging a formal bid.

• Everton's Romelu Lukaku is on the short-list of potential buys if Chelsea striker Diego Costa, who looks set to stay after being linked with a move to China this month, leaves Stamford Bridge in the summer. Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal and Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata are also targets.
• Memphis Depay could complete his move from Manchester United to Lyon within the next 48 hours after the French side improved their original £13m offer.
• West Ham's players want the club to sell Dimitri Payet this month.
• Marseille are confident of a deal to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye - even though the Eagles want £16m for him.
• Swansea's Gylfi Sigurdsson, a target for Everton and West Ham, has decided to stay and help the Welsh club in their fight against relegation.
• Burnley are in pole position to sign Robbie Brady and could tie up a deal to sign him from Norwich this week. The Clarets tabled offer worth up to £13m - £10m down plus £3m in add ons - last week and remain in talks.
• Leicester striker Shinji Okazaki is a transfer target for German side Schalke.
• Watford are closing in on a surprise £3m deal for Bournemouth forward Max Gradel.
• Aston Villa's hopes of landing Jordan Rhodes have received a major boost, with Middlesbrough on the verge of bringing in his fellow striker Patrick Bamford from Chelsea.

• West Ham United have warned Dimitri Payet that they will not be pushed into selling him in the summer if he does not leave during the current transfer window.

• Leicester have had a third bid rejected for Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi.
• Everton have rejected a bid from AC Milan to take Gerard Deulofeu on loan.
• Wolves are trying to sign Ben Marshall form Blackburn Rovers.

• Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has already identified Alvaro Morata as his preferred long-term successor for Diego Costa, who is expected to leave this summer.
• Luke Shaw will finally get the chance to prove he has the stomach for the fight at Manchester United as Jose Mourinho prepares to bring the defender in from the cold.

• Dundee United boss Ray McKinnon has resurrected his efforts to bring Gary Mackay-Steven back to Tannadice on loan.
• Rangers could be prepared to loan winger Michael O'Halloran to Hearts despite battling with the Tynecastle club for a Europa League qualifying berth .
• Kilmarnock want at least £750,000 for wanted-hitman Souleymane Coulibaly having rejected a bid of £500,000 from Egyptian club Zamalek.

Rio de Janeiro will receive the Paralympic Order

Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee, congratulated the organization of Rio 2016 for organizing a "good" Paralympics and revealed that the carioca city will host the Paralympic Order, the highest honor you can give the body.

Craven announced this recognition for Rio 2016 after praising the organization of the Games at the closing ceremony of the Paralympics.

The Organizing Committee of the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro 2016 presented today, on the last day of competitions, the balance of the paralympic appointment and highlighted the sporting legacy that was left for Brazil , country who fulfilled his goal of a daily gold medal.

The country finished in eighth place with 72 medals and despite not reaching the fifth waiting in the overall medal, got an average of at least one gold medal per day with a total of fourteen in twelve days competitions. The rest were 29 silver and as many bronze.

London 2012, Brazil ended 43 medals, until then the best performance of the South American country

"We consider it is the best our participation in the Paralympic Games," said Andrew Parsons, president of the Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB).

China , United Kingdom, Ukraine , United States , Australia , Germany and the Netherlands exceeded, in order, to homeowners in the medal, in the absence through suspension of Russia , second in the Paralympics in London 2012, made ​​one think in a better position to Brazil.

Modalities such as rowing, cycling, weightlifting and sitting volleyball for the first time won medals for Brazil.

Parsons said the budget for Rio 2016 Paralympic cycle, seventy million reais a year (21.3 million dollars), will be increased to 180 million reais ($ 54.9 million) for each of the four years 2020 Tokyo preparation.

Minister of Sport, Leonardo Picciani, guaranteed official resources for the preparation and highlighted the record number of participants, which went from 182 in 2012 to 286 in London this edition.

Rio dismisses the Paralympics with music and appealing to biodiversity

The closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro became, like the opening in a feast of light and color in Maracana music that appealed to the concept of biodiversity the organization wanted to relate to the country carioca.

The ceremony began with the dance that a group of sixteen people in wheelchairs gave the audience that filled Maracana and simultaneously vibrated with guitars Armandinho and Andreas Kisser, leader of the Brazilian band Sepultura heavy metal.

After the greeting of the President of the International Paralympic Committee, Philip Craven, came a very emotional moment when the singer Saulo Lucas, who suffers from autism, intoned from the center of the stadium anthem of Brazil .

Then began the parade of the 160 participating countries with the ensigns who carried their flag bearers.

The directors of the gala tried to reflect metaphorically projected dresses artists and musical styles the concept of biodiversity. To this were protruding from different parts of the stadium, and separately for their performances, the group Nação Zumbi, the soloist Vanessa da Mata and singer Céu, who with his pace made the audience dance.

The organization wanted to recognize the American sportsman of Russian descent, Tatyana McFadden, who has won thirteen medals in Games and is a leading activist for equality and inclusion of the disabled. Also the Syrian swimmer Ibrahim Al Hussein, who lost a leg when he went to help a friend in his country and, as a refugee in Greece, competed as an independent.

With this recognition, and the International Paralympic Committee anthem played by the musicians Daniel Santiago, Pedro Martins and Mestrinho, the transition from Rio to Tokyo 2020 began.

First sounded the anthem of Japan, then picked up the flag of the Games Governor of Tokyo, Yoriko Koike, then took the stage several dancers, some in wheelchairs, who played metaphorically with the concept of opening doors as a symbol of positivism and integration for the disabled.

After that show of futuristic dyes came the turn of the official speeches. First he spoke Carlos Arthur Nuzman, president of the Organizing Committee of Rio 2016, which ensured that the organization of the Olympic and Paralympic Games has been "spectacular" and said that its closure was "just a magical cycle" that makes a years seemed "unthinkable".

Then Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee, revealed that Brazil as a country and as a city Rio de Janeiro will receive for their good organization Paralympic Order, the highest honor that can be granted.

The ceremony continued with musical performances by Saul, singer Black do Borel and funk carioca group Dream Team do Passinho.

Then he came on Gaby Amarantos, Latin Grammy winner in the category of "Best Album Brazilian Roots" with his album Treme, who played three songs: "Ex mai love", "forcas As gives nature" and "Nao vá embora ".

The grand finale of the gala put Ivete Sangalo, Brazilian artist internationally known for his collaborations with Miguel Bosé and Laura Pausini. Juazeiro singer danced to the public Maracana with the version of "paralympic Theme" Culum played with Scott and with songs like "Big Sorte" and "Tempo of joy".

Zinedine Zidane is my idol. Real Madrid is my dream

James Rodriguez , midfielderReal Madrid , caught on a great performance against Espanyol in the White win 0-2 at Cornella-El Prat , where he became the author of the initial 0-1.

The Colombian recognized in mixed zone " Zinedine Zidane is my idol. The Real Madrid is my dream. I hope it lasts a lot."

Thus, James claimed after the bad year suffered last season, in which he came close to leaving the club Concha Espina.

The Real Madrid won 2-0 on their visit to Espanyol (16th) with a goal from James Rodriguez , on Sunday in the fourth day, its 16th consecutive victory in the League , with which equals the record of Barcelona of Pep Guardiola (2010 -2011) and that serves to regain the lead.

Undoubtedly, James Rodriguez is a player with great talent, a player good physical display, great vision, with excellent treatment of ball, impeccable left - handed and also with an exquisite midrange punch.

Precisely the tremendous capacity of the Colombian to score goals from outside the area is one of its greatest virtues. Recent proof of this is the goal scored this Sunday at Espanyol , for the fourth round of La Liga .

According to statistics MisterChip recognized, since arriving in Spain in the 2014-2015 season, James has scored 11 goals outside the area in La Liga, behind only Lionel Messi , who scored 12 in the same space of time. Even surpasses Cristiano, who has 10 goals.

This virtue not only James puts it at the service of Real Madrid , with the Selection Colombia also makes it followed and large bill; or how to forget the tremendous bombshell against Uruguay in the second round of the World Cup Brazil 2014, which earned him to keep the Puskas Award that year.

Whites have parties for victories and have 12 points, three more than Barcelona (2nd) and Las Palmas (3rd), who met Saturday with respective victories against Leganes (5-1) and Malaga (1-0) .

After a first part of the local domain, the Real Madrid upset the balance in the discount of the first half thanks to James Rodriguez, who was made ​​the 1-0 (45 + 2). In the second part the French Karim Benzema made ​​it 2-0 (71).

"We struggled in the first part, but it is always difficult away from home. In the full 90 minutes we deserved to win. I'm happy with the strikers, for his performances in global, they are people of talent and can make a difference , " said coach white Zinedine Zidane .

With its new triumph Real Madrid reached among the 16 consecutive last season and currently, equaling the Barcelona of the 2010-2011 season, which achieved 16 victories in the same edition of the League.

Without Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, reserved for their physical problems, Zidane opted for Lucas Vázquez and Marco Asensio to accompany Benzema in attack.

- Injury Piatti and Casemiro -

The game started rough. Before 20 minutes had to withdraw with physical problems the Argentine Pablo Piatti in the premises and the Brazilian Casemiro at Real Madrid. Les replaced respectively Alvaro Vazquez and German Toni Kroos .

In the first part the best of local occasion was for the Brazilian Leo Baptistão (10), who shot at the foot of goalkeeper Kiko Casilla after meeting the ball on a poor clearance by the defense. Later playmaker headed just wide a cross from the right.

On the white side almost no opportunities were recorded. But James Rodriguez appeared at the right time. He beat two rivals for more claw technique and beat Diego Lopez with a cross shot with his left foot.

Around the time of play Benzema grazed the goal with a maneuver in a play which he himself initiated. After a Asensio left the ball was placed with a touch without dropping shot volley, but his former partner Diego Lopez exhibited reflexes and cleared the danger.

Ten minutes later the Frenchman made no mistake on his second chance. After a very well assembled play, Lucas Vázquez crossed from the right and Benzema came with power to mark the first touch.

- Doublet Aduriz -

Just Zidane retired after scoring Benzema to input Alvaro Morata , the man who saved Real Madrid in the off (2-1) against Sporting Portugal this week at the start of the Champions League.

In other games on Sunday the Athletic Club (8th) won 2-1 at Valencia , leaving the whole 'che' as bottom club after losing all four games he has played.

Said the Spanish international striker Aritz Aduriz, author of a doublet and key in the offensive flow of the rojiblancos.

Besides the Osasuna (18th) and Celta Vigo (19th) they tied to zero and continue one more week in relegation after a win yet this season.

Later, Villarreal defeated 2-1 at Real Sociedad (13th) and placed sixth in the standings with 8 points.

On Monday the fourth round duel with Deportivo Alaves-closes.

Zidane equals Guardiola's record

With today's victory against Espanyol of Barcelona by 2-0, the Real Madrid for the first time in the history of La Liga has scored his last eleven goals in a row without a player repeat annotation .

The sequence of the target record is: Bale, Asensio, Morata, C.Ronaldo, Danilo , S.Ramos, Pepe, Modric, J. Rodriguez and Karim Benzema ; the latter two, noted today in visiting white ETS Stadium.

For its part, the Frenchman Zinedine Zidane has equaled the record for consecutive wins (16) in La Liga , one that until now belonged only to the Spanish Pep Guardiola during his time as Barcelona coach in the 2010-11 season. One record of the Blaugrana has 60 goals for and 6 against, while the assets of Real Madrid is 51 goals for and 12 against.

On Tuesday, at about 13:00, Zizou seek to take over the record when they face Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach 17 wins in a row in La Liga.

Zinedine Zidane , coach of Real Madrid , called with victory in Cornella-El Prat against Espanyol (0-2), the record of 16 consecutive victories that had Pep Guardiola during his time in the Barcelona , may exceed the record Wednesday against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Zidane passed the test of the visit to Espanyol without its two major figures, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale Welsh, who were low. Rotations will again give result and extends a winning streak that began last liguero course.

Since losing to Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid all he has done in Laliga has been winning. On March 2, 2016 began in the field of Levante (1-3), a winning streak that has no end.

Zidane's team average in his 16 wins an average of 3.18 goals per game in their favor and 0.75 against, leaving seven encounters its door to zero. 51 goals scored and 12 conceded shape a new record for history.

With the win against Espanyol Zidane it has already become the coach with the best winning streak in the league of the history of Real Madrid. Exceeds fifteen of Miguel Muñoz of the 1960-61 season, after leaving behind twelve Chilean Manuel Pellegrini of 2009-10 and the Italian Carlo Ancelotti in 2014-15.

Zidane's streak

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Levante 1 - Real Madrid 3

Real Madrid 7 - Celta 1

Liverpool 1 - Real Madrid 2

Real Madrid 4 - Sevilla 0

Barcelona 1 - Real Madrid 2

Real Madrid 4 - Eibar 0

Getafe 1 - Real Madrid 5

Real Madrid 3 - Villarreal 0

Rayo Vallecano 2 - Real Madrid 3

Real Sociedad 0 - Real Madrid 1

Real Madrid 3 - Valencia 2

Deportivo 0 - Real Madrid 2

Real Sociedad 0 - Real Madrid 3

Real Madrid 2 - 1 Celta

Real Madrid 5 - Osasuna 2

Espanyol 0 - Real Madrid 2

The coach of Real Madrid , Zinedine Zidane , explained after the victory against Real Madrid in Cornellà-El Prat which has "quality players and always use rotations "because he recalled the end of the season" we will have 60 matches and players have to change. "

With respect to goals from James and Benzema, the coach was pleased, but stressed the collective. "I'm happy, but not only for its many but by the overall performance They are talented players and can make a difference, although more important is the work they did together. "

Moreover, the coach of Real Madrid has assessed a possible central hand Sergio Ramos after 25 minutes "I have not seen action. He thought the ball had given him in the face , " he said.

Zidane has said that Madrid is "worthy of victory in 90 minutes , " despite extolling the role of Espanyol : ". He has done a very good game The first half was difficult for us, it was a very good opponent."

Finally, the coach explained the situation Casemiro, replaced during the match due to injury. "He has a strong blow and played in two days. We'll evaluate tomorrow if it's better."

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Real Madrid has equaled the best winning streak to a team in the history of the league (16 of Barcelona in 10/11).

James Rodriguez is midfielder most goals from outside the area marked in the five major leagues since the 14/15 (11).

Karim Benzema was the author of goal No. 300 of the BBC's Real Madrid in all competitions ( Cristiano Ronaldo 165, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale 75 60, from 13/14).

James Rodriguez has scored three goals against Espanyol in the league, his favorite opponent in the competition.

Only two coaches have won 16 games in a row with the same club in league history: Pep Guardiola and Zinedine Zidane .

Only Toni Kroos (9) has made ​​more assists than Lucas Vázquez (7) Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane (all competitions).

Only against Barcelona (27) Diego Lopez has conceded more goals against Real Madrid (26) in the league.

Sergio Ramos has seen yellow in the third minute, the second fastest he has received in a League game in his career (two minutes vs Cordoba in 2015).

Manchester City wanted to sign Messi and Neymar

Manchester City have tried the signings of the stars of Barcelona Leo Messi andNeymar . According to British newspaper The Sun , the English club would hire them after the arrival of Pep Guardiola the bank of Citizens.

The City would have kept "three rounds of talks" with representatives of the Argentine and Brazilian the club in order to achieve the arrival of both cracks to England. However, both Leo and 'Ney' would have rejected the option of leaving the club.

On the other hand, the same newspaper indicates that Guardiola had requested the hiring of nutritionist Giuliano Poser, specialist who is responsible for feeding Messi.

The Manchester City are ready to try the signing of Alexis Sanchez if Chile fails to reach an agreement to sign a new contract at Arsenal , reports the Daily Express.

The Gunners are currently negotiating with Alexis and their representatives as they seek to extend his current contract ends in 2018. However, the newspaper quoted above means that Guardiola could try his transfer in January if that time has not renewed.

Meanwhile, negotiations between the player and Arsenal would be stalled because Alexis Sanchez have asked for a salary of 200,000 pounds a week to become the highest paid player in the squad.