Madrid Barca Ready to Jump Obstacles

MADRID - Real Madrid's inspirational midfielder, Xabi Alonso sends a signal of war to the eternal rival, Barcelona that Los Galacticos ready to defend the Copa del Rey trophy this season. Capital team's narrow victory over Malaga, delivering Madrid quarter-finals qualify for the domestic tournament.

Most likely, Madrid will meet Barcelona in the next phase. Understandably, the care team will be successful roll Osasuna four goals without reply in the first leg, earlier this month. Reflecting the size of the Barcelona conference opportunities, Alonso claimed his team did not flinch when should melakoni El Clasico at the stage of two-leg Copa del Rey.

Barcelona will play the second leg of the Copa del Rey cons Osasuna on Thursday, January 12, 2012 local time. "Barcelona still have to play but we are ready and we are nearing the next stage with great respect," said Liverpool's former retainer of U.S. quoted on Thursday (1/12/2012).

"I do not want to compare (Barcelona and Madrid). We must do our best, we begin the 2012 season with three wins and we have not concentrated on what is happening in other places," said Alonso.

Regardless of who the opponent is going to face Real Madrid later, Alonso still happy at last admitted his team can ensure a ticket quarterfinals after beating Malaga. The main target of Madrid in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, although Alonso realizes mere puppet Madrid goals scored by Karim Benzema smelly little luck.

"We want a victory in this match," said Alonso. "We were controlling the game and have a chance to score, even though our goals a little luck, we deserve it," Alonso finished. (e

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Mancini: It should end in a draw

MANCHESTER - Manchester City coach, Roberto Mancini, dissatisfied with the defeat of his team received over Liverpool in the Carling Cup semi-final first leg on Thursday (12/01/2012) early morning hrs. The Reds managed to win a single goal by Steven Gerrard in the 13th minute first half.

In this match Liverpool did appear quite bright and better control of the game. Catastrophe came to The Citizen at the 12th minute when Stefan Savic violate Daniel Agger in the penalty box and referee Lee Mason immediately without hesitation menghaddiahi the Reds penalty.

Mancini also admitted if his team does not play well in the first round until subjected to pressure. However, the defeat ddia say this fight because of his squad left by some of its core players.

Therefore, ddia assess his team did not deserve to lose in this fight. When in the second half City could play better, the former Inter Milan coach is assessed a draw is the best for both teams.

"In the first half we did not play well enough because it could happen the first time. It's clear that we were playing without three key players and it is a difficult thing, but we did not deserve this defeat, "he said as quoted by ESPN, Thursday (12/01/2012).

"We really played poorly in the first half, but we are not supposed to have (defeat) this. The best results from this match is a draw, "said Mancini.

With this defeat The Citizens must win the game in the second leg next January 26. Roberto Mancini needs a victory by a margin of at least two goals to get through to the grand final of the Carling Cup this season. (

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Defeat, Valencia Stay Going into quarter-finals

SEVILLE - Valencia finally passed the phase 16 of the Copa del Rey. Despite losing at a news Sevilla 2-1 in the second leg on Thursday (1/12/2012) pm dawn, Valencia still drove away goal because of superior productivity over the Andalusian team.

Sevilla are first dileg a 1-0 defeat of Los Che-nickname Valencia, have not been able to open the scoring. Several times, the chance that they may fail in convert into goals. Thus even with Valencia who still find it difficult to penetrate the Sevilla defense.

Valencia awaited new goals created in the second round. Roberto Soldado is that Valencia managed to break the deadlock in 67 minutes. Sevilla who bear the burden because of losing at the first meeting immediately give determinations in the heart of Valencia's defense. The result, they can steal a goal by Ivan Rakitic who entered as a substitute.

Hope was upset when Sevilla Valencia, Victor Ruiz to an own goal in injury time. Despite the win, Sevilla should be disappointed because bats Mestalla managed to break their goal in the away games. Valencia has the right to step into the next round 2-2 on aggregate.

In other matches, Levante Valencia was obeying the trail. Levante successfully tackle Alcorcon in the second leg four goals without reply. Levante had the right to ensure themselves a phase advance to the quarterfinals with a 5-2 aggregate. The victory is both a bidder Levante disappointment after their surrender in the first leg 2-1 in away games.

Espanyol became the Division of La Liga team who managed to advance to the next round 5-4 on aggregate. Cordoba hit the Catalan team by a score of 4-2, after the first leg and had to swallow defeat Espanyol 2-1 in the headquarters of Cordoba thin.

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Carroll Agent Denies His client to Newcastle

LIVERPOOL - Agent Andy Carroll, Mark Curtis denied reports stating that his client would return his old club, Newcastle United. He asserts that Carroll is quite happy to strengthen Liverpool today.

Previously the British newspaper The Sun reported that the Maggpies will be bringing back to Carroll Direct Sport Arena with a transfer value of 10 to 25 million pounds.

Poor Performance in Carroll with Liverpool this season to be one factor, because it is not in accordance with the prices that reached 35 million Pounds when brought to Anfield. Until now he just scored six goals from 31 games that dilakoninya with the Reds.

However, rumors are circulating that an immediate rebuttal from the agent. Curtis Carroll declared enthusiastically joined Liverpool so there's no reason for his client back to Newcastle. "Andy Carroll is very happy at Liverpool today," said Curtis told the BBC on Thursday (12 / 2012).

The same thing was expressed by Liverpool coach Kenny Dalglish. He denied the news and say, still has faith in Carroll today. "No one said that we had no confidence against him. It is also no evidence, "said Dalglish.

"I think you guys (media) have a lot more bigger problems than Andy (Carroll) itself," he said.

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Rome to face Juventus in the quarterfinals

 

ROME - AS Roma finally secured their place in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals after beating Fiorentina with a score of 3-0 at the Stadium Olimpiaco, Thursday (12/1/2012) early morning hrs. With this win Juventus AS Roma will meet the first qualifying for the quarterfinals.

In a match that is fierce enough, I Lupi-nickname Rome had found it difficult to break into the Fiorentina goal and both teams were forced to play without a goal during the first half.

Rome had just three goals in the second half created by Erik Lamela dwigol contributed one goal and Fabio Borini. Roma managed to break the deadlock on 53 minutes through goals Lamela utilizing sweet operand of Francesco Totti.

Interval of three minutes of the first goal, scored his second Lamela back after completing the heat in the goal mouth which is guarded by La Viola Murara Neto. Roma goal feast was closed by a goal from Boroni in the 75th minute. Rome created the ultimate goal of utilizing Borini foot corner Neto.

This makes the Roma a 3-0 victory met with the Old Lady in the quarter-finals. Juve himself became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals by beating Bologna in December 2011 then.

Probable teams:
AS Roma: Maarten Stekelenburg, Gabriel Heinze, Cicinho (Jose Diaz Valdes Angel69), Simon Kjae, Rodrigo Taddei, Fernando Gago, Leandro Greco, Federico Viviani (Simone Perrotta 46), Francesco Totti, Bojan Krkic (Fabio Borini 62), Erik Lamela

Fiorentina: Murara Neto, Cesare Natali, Mattia Cassani, Manuel Pasqual (Juan Vargas 70), Michele Camporese, Mattija Nastasi, Riccardo Montolivo, Valon Behrami (Andrea Lazari 79), Adem Ljajic (Alessio Cerci 62), Salifu-Stevan Jovetic

Coppa Italia match other:
Udinese 1-2 Chievo
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Liverpool embarrass City in Etihad

MANCHESTER - Liverpool finally managed to win the game against Manchester City in the first leg Carling Cup semi-finals with the score 1-0, Thursday (01/12/2012). Single goal the Reds in the first round successfully printed by the captain Steven Gerrard penalty in the first round.
Liverpool's victory makes their revenge shortchanged when defeated 3-0 by the City in the event the Premier League. Not only was this victory Liverpool to the final chance to make the greater because in the second leg will be played at his own headquarters.
Whereas, The Citizens have struggled in the second leg later. Roberto Mancini needs a victory by a margin of at least two goals to get through to the grand final of the Carling Cup.
Indeed in this match Liverpool appear quite bright. Retainer of the Reds even more dominant in the control of the ball is different with The Citizens who looked less than the maximum after the left and Kalou Yaya Toure for following the African Cup of Nations and David Silva to injury.
First RoundLiverpool travel to Etihad Stadium on Thursday (1/12/2012) early morning local time, immediately launched an attack against The Citizens and the defense looks pretty determined to score first, but his efforts can still be broken rearguard City.
Do not want to continue to develop, The Citizens direct creative with creating some counter-attack. As with the Reds, their efforts were still not able to produce a goal.
Disastrous for City came in the 12th minute when Stefan Savic made a mistake by breaking Daniel Agger in his own penalty box and referee Lee Mason immediately without hesitation awarding the Reds a penalty.
Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, who became executor of the penalty kick is successfully breaking goalkeeper Joe Hart and make the Reds winning 1-0 at minute 13. By the mid-first round both teams still involved with the sale and purchase of the attacks occurred some pretty fierce and loud enough offense.
In the 29th minute the home team get the opportunity through a free kick, but the kick Mario Balotelli hit the fence was still alive the Reds players. Until the end of the second half Liverpool still lead with the score 1-0.
The second halfLiverpool directly into the second half without the gas and do a few stitches to the City. Although it does not produce a goal, but their efforts to make the back row The Citizens quite overwhelmed.
Just as the first half, City take better advantage of a counterattack. Find their opportunities in the 65th minute through the legs Sergio Aguero, unfortunately the kick was caught by goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Indeed, in this fight Reina performed quite nicely and often break some of the opportunities available City.
78 minutes, turn Gareth Barry get a chance after passing through several defenders Livepool. In fact, Barry was facing one on one with Reina. However, the Spanish goalkeeper Barry's chances diminish.
Feeling depressed with the onslaught of the retainer Liverpool City makes the players look quite frustrating and the game changed leads rough. As happened in 85 minutes, Samir Nasri and Jamie Carragher clashed and the referee immediately gave yellow cards to both.
Up to three minutes of added time in the second round, the City can not give a goal back against Liverpool. By this I legi Liverpool managed to win the Carling Cup semi-final match and if you want to qualify for the final round, the City must win the second leg match at the upcoming January 26 with a minimum selisi two goals.
Probable teams:Manchester City: Joe Hart, Micah Richards, Joleon Lescott, G. Clichy, S. Savic, N. de Jong (Aleksandar Kolarov '72), Gareth Barry, Adam Johnson (Edin Dzeko '68), James Milner, Sergio Aguero, Mario Balotelli (Samir Nasri '39).
Liverpool: Pepe Reina, G. Johnson, Daneil Agger, M. Skrtel, M. Kelly, Stewart Downing (Jose Enrique '60), Steven Gerrard, J. Spearing (Charlie Adam '22), J. Henderson, Craig Bellamy (Jamie Carragher '77), Andy Carroll.

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Inter Milan Want to Recruit Pep Guardiola

Inter Milan was secretly thinking of a way to bring recruiting coach Pep Guardiola.

Citing a report Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter president Massimo Moratti is now closely watching a contract extension discussions Guardiola at Barca.

Previously had spread the news if Guardiola refused to quickly sign a new deal with some of the leaders Barca.

Guardiola also widely rumored to be going to leave the Catalan club was in June. Rumors that had emerged, Manchester United have been interested to use the services of Guardiola. Earlier this week he also had to comment about United.

Meanwhile, in order to seduce Guardiola willing to move to San Siro, Milan, Inter president has prepared a 'blank check'. That is, Guardiola is welcome to ask any price.

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Go to Target Maicon Paris Saint-Germain

According to La Stampa reports, new coach of Paris Saint-Germain, Carlo Ancelotti, after Inter Milan's Douglas Maicon to be brought in the transfer market this winter.
Represented sports director Leonardo, in fact the former allenatore Il Biscione, Les Parisiens have contacted the president called the runner-up in the Italian Serie A last season, Massimo Moratti, and bid € 15 million.

In addition to the nominal, Inter also potentially receive an additional € 3 million of special clauses if approved the proposal.

Although the new negotiations in the early stages, Moratti is believed to not close the chance to dump the Brazilian right-back because the funds could be used to recruit sales shooting Inter, Mauricio Isla (Udinese).

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