The Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri doesn`t want the role of a favorite for the Champions League final against Real Madrid.
`We must be sincere. Optimism in the media is a good thing, but for me, it is not right to consider us the favorites against Real Madrid. I don`t like it. Our opponent is a very strong team and we have to respect it.`, said the Italian specialist at a press conference today.
`We believe in our abilities, but we know what Real Madrid is. My players are amazing, but I want from them even more zeal. The final is motivation for both teams, but we must be more ambitious.`, said the mentor of the `white-black`.
`That moment for us is wonderful and we deserve it because of the efforts of everyone, for our fans. We are now more confident than we were years ago when we played the final with Barcelona. This team has improved a lot. There is now greater optimism compared to the one at the final in Berlin. We have developed very much.` he said.
Asked about the many lost finals in the Champions League, Allegri said: `It is clear that the better man won in the final, but you need to be there. It is important to be a finalist. The negative series is a bad thing but serves to extract positive conclusions. The finals in the Champions League is like the Super Bowl. Your name is there.`
`Real Madrid has improved a lot and I have to congratulate Zidane. Casemiro helps a lot for balance. With Isco on the field Real controls the game better. With Bale, their game is faster, but with Isco there is a lot more fantasy.`, analyzed the specialist.
`I am not going to go by bike to anywhere even if we win the final. I just don`t like bikes.`, Allegri said, refusing to place any bets on the outcome of the final game.
The legendary Gianluigi Buffon did not train today with the team because of a pain, but it is expected that he will have no problems for the big duel on Saturday night.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Friday, May 19, 2017
Wenger: `My future is not clear!`
The future of Arsene Wenger will be discussed after the final for the Cup of the Football Association of England against Chelsea, the Frenchman admitted at a press conference. His contract with the Londoners expires this summer when he most likely will fail to reach the four in the League for the first time in 21 years.
`I don`t know (what`s going to happen at the meeting). With the Board of Directors, we have to discuss a lot of things related to processes at the club. Some of these things are related to the manager, with transfers and contracts with the players. The most important thing is to win games, and my future is back in the sequence.`, said the French Manager.
`In England, every match is played at 100 percent and we will honor our traditions. We are professionals and we still have work to do. We are in a good series and this is all we can do.`, he added.
`I don`t know (what`s going to happen at the meeting). With the Board of Directors, we have to discuss a lot of things related to processes at the club. Some of these things are related to the manager, with transfers and contracts with the players. The most important thing is to win games, and my future is back in the sequence.`, said the French Manager.
`In England, every match is played at 100 percent and we will honor our traditions. We are professionals and we still have work to do. We are in a good series and this is all we can do.`, he added.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Conte: `We made a huge step towards the title!`
Antonio Conte expected announced that Chelsea has made a big step towards the title after the team overcame Middlesbrough with 3:0 and walked only a victory away from the title.
The difference jumped to 7 points after losing at Tottenham on Friday and the Blues can still triumph on success against West Bromwich Albion.
``This match was very important for us after the defeat of Tottenham. We wanted to break the 7 points from them, so it was important to win. Certainly, we make a big step towards the title, because there are three matches from soccer-capper ahead of us and we need just three points to be champions, which is great. We need one more victory and we can celebrate a fantastic achievement. However, it is necessary to keep our concentration.`, commented the Italian expert.
`In fact, in the last 10 matches from soccer-capper Tottenham won 9 and lost 1, and we won 8 and lost 2. I think we showed a great desire and an ambition to win the title. We are close but left to make one more step. It only depends on us all and therefore we need to prepare well for the upcoming fight. Against West Bromwich, it will not be easy, but we are in a good moment.`, added Conte, who did not fail to praise Fabregas who reported 2 assists.
`We all know what Cesc is capable of. He improved during the season and I am very pleased with it because he found his place at the team. At the beginning of the campaign, it was not easy, as I don`t play much, but showed that there is a desire to be on the field. He continued working and proved that through hard work, it is possible to change the situation for the whole team.`, the coach said.
The difference jumped to 7 points after losing at Tottenham on Friday and the Blues can still triumph on success against West Bromwich Albion.
``This match was very important for us after the defeat of Tottenham. We wanted to break the 7 points from them, so it was important to win. Certainly, we make a big step towards the title, because there are three matches from soccer-capper ahead of us and we need just three points to be champions, which is great. We need one more victory and we can celebrate a fantastic achievement. However, it is necessary to keep our concentration.`, commented the Italian expert.
`In fact, in the last 10 matches from soccer-capper Tottenham won 9 and lost 1, and we won 8 and lost 2. I think we showed a great desire and an ambition to win the title. We are close but left to make one more step. It only depends on us all and therefore we need to prepare well for the upcoming fight. Against West Bromwich, it will not be easy, but we are in a good moment.`, added Conte, who did not fail to praise Fabregas who reported 2 assists.
`We all know what Cesc is capable of. He improved during the season and I am very pleased with it because he found his place at the team. At the beginning of the campaign, it was not easy, as I don`t play much, but showed that there is a desire to be on the field. He continued working and proved that through hard work, it is possible to change the situation for the whole team.`, the coach said.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Inter is preparing a sensational transfer
Inter has already been in a touch with one of the leaders of Roma Daniele De Rossi. According to the Italian media, the Nerazzurri are ready to offer a leadership position in the team for the next two seasons of 33-year-old Italian.
At the San Siro, they want de Rossi to help Roberto Gagliardini in the midfield. De Rossi has a contract with Roma until the end of the season and they offered him a new contract for 5.5 million euros per season.
De Rossi has become a true legend for Roma after debuting for his native club in 2001, as in this period he played 415 matches by footballwintips in total.
At the San Siro, they want de Rossi to help Roberto Gagliardini in the midfield. De Rossi has a contract with Roma until the end of the season and they offered him a new contract for 5.5 million euros per season.
De Rossi has become a true legend for Roma after debuting for his native club in 2001, as in this period he played 415 matches by footballwintips in total.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Cassano: `Pogba, James Rodriguez and Balotelli are overpriced!`
Antonio Cassano again caused quite a stir in Italy. The bad boy said that Paul Pogba and Mario Balotelli are overpriced and players have had a chance to work with a good manager.
`If I see the new Cassano? No, Cassano is unique, precious, rare. However, I find the similarities in the art of Lorenzo Insigne. Patrik Schick has my ending strike.`
`Messi or Cristiano? Messi is like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as Ronaldo. Both are champions, but with different styles. I was looking at the El Clasico on Sunday and I will say that Barcelona is still a team of monsters. Juventus can make the treble but probably will play against Real Madrid in the final. In one game anything could have occurred., Cassano said in an interview.
The attacker was asked to list three overpriced players. `Pogba, James Rodriguez, and Mario Balotelli. Pogba to me is not worth 120 million euros. If Hames costs 80 million euros, how much would Iniesta cost?`
As for Balotelli, I wish him all the best, because he is doing well in France. But Mario and Pogba had great luck since they work with a very good agent - Mino Raiola. He gave them great opportunities.`
`And the top three players? Messi is above all. Always. Then Iniesta, while the third place is for me and Xavi. Because there`s no way for me to not be on the podium.`, said Cassano in his typical style.
`If I see the new Cassano? No, Cassano is unique, precious, rare. However, I find the similarities in the art of Lorenzo Insigne. Patrik Schick has my ending strike.`
`Messi or Cristiano? Messi is like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as Ronaldo. Both are champions, but with different styles. I was looking at the El Clasico on Sunday and I will say that Barcelona is still a team of monsters. Juventus can make the treble but probably will play against Real Madrid in the final. In one game anything could have occurred., Cassano said in an interview.
The attacker was asked to list three overpriced players. `Pogba, James Rodriguez, and Mario Balotelli. Pogba to me is not worth 120 million euros. If Hames costs 80 million euros, how much would Iniesta cost?`
As for Balotelli, I wish him all the best, because he is doing well in France. But Mario and Pogba had great luck since they work with a very good agent - Mino Raiola. He gave them great opportunities.`
`And the top three players? Messi is above all. Always. Then Iniesta, while the third place is for me and Xavi. Because there`s no way for me to not be on the podium.`, said Cassano in his typical style.
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Simeone: `I had a thousand reasons to leave, but I didn`t!`
The coach of Atletico Madrid Diego Simeone commented the late-breaking rumors on his eventual departure from the club.
`I have been at Atletico for a long time, I am happy because I am getting from the players the necessary dose of vitamins. That keeps me healthy, in any one game, I am glad that I am at the club, the coach of Atletico commented.
`After the Champions League final mentioned by cricket picks I was cranky, I had to comment on the success of Real Madrid, I imagined, how to overcome that situation through the season, which was coming, I had to pick up players from that position.`, Simeone added.
`After this finale, I had millions of reasons to leave the club, but I didn`t, because I identify myself with Atletico. The club will become even greater and more meaningful. We will have a new stadium and we will boost our budget.`, commented the expert.
The 46-year-old specialist has been working at Atletico Madrid since 2011, and his urrent ccontract is up to 2018.
`I have been at Atletico for a long time, I am happy because I am getting from the players the necessary dose of vitamins. That keeps me healthy, in any one game, I am glad that I am at the club, the coach of Atletico commented.
`After the Champions League final mentioned by cricket picks I was cranky, I had to comment on the success of Real Madrid, I imagined, how to overcome that situation through the season, which was coming, I had to pick up players from that position.`, Simeone added.
`After this finale, I had millions of reasons to leave the club, but I didn`t, because I identify myself with Atletico. The club will become even greater and more meaningful. We will have a new stadium and we will boost our budget.`, commented the expert.
The 46-year-old specialist has been working at Atletico Madrid since 2011, and his urrent ccontract is up to 2018.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Jorge Sampaoli: `The dream is over!`
The coach of Sevilla Jorge Sampaoli said he doesn`t blame Samir Nasri for the red card and the dropping of the team in the Champions League. The team decreased by 0:2 against Leicester in the second leg, and the total score became 2:3.
According to him, he wanted to help the team, but the entire bad presentation of the team became the reason for the red card.
`The team struggled until the very end. And I am proud of them. And with one less penalty goal, we won until the final according football tipster whistle. As in the first meeting, we showed how we can dominate. But both in the first meeting and now, we did not have enough stability in the final according football tipster phase.`, he commented.
`The red card of Nasri? Our attempts to get the goal became the reason for the frustration of Samir. I have nothing to say to him. He just wanted to help the team. Soccer is a game of small details, and in that aspect, we were the weaker team. We lost because we weren`t that Sevilla which the fans love. But we had the ball and played more in the half of our opponents. At times they stood all around the back. And because of that, we lost in the first meeting because we did not score more goals.`, added the expert.
`I do not know where I see myself in the future. Now I just think that our participation in the Champions League was a beautiful dream that is over. Yes, really, it is like I am out of bed after a beautiful dream.`, Sampaoli said after the game.
According to him, he wanted to help the team, but the entire bad presentation of the team became the reason for the red card.
`The team struggled until the very end. And I am proud of them. And with one less penalty goal, we won until the final according football tipster whistle. As in the first meeting, we showed how we can dominate. But both in the first meeting and now, we did not have enough stability in the final according football tipster phase.`, he commented.
`The red card of Nasri? Our attempts to get the goal became the reason for the frustration of Samir. I have nothing to say to him. He just wanted to help the team. Soccer is a game of small details, and in that aspect, we were the weaker team. We lost because we weren`t that Sevilla which the fans love. But we had the ball and played more in the half of our opponents. At times they stood all around the back. And because of that, we lost in the first meeting because we did not score more goals.`, added the expert.
`I do not know where I see myself in the future. Now I just think that our participation in the Champions League was a beautiful dream that is over. Yes, really, it is like I am out of bed after a beautiful dream.`, Sampaoli said after the game.
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