Magnus Carlsen will defend his crown in New York

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New York will host from 11 to 30 November  next match for the world title, in another attempt to "westernize" chess and attract the American public, now that the United States is once again a power . Magnus Carlsen will defend his crown against winner of the Candidates tournament , which begins in Moscow next day 11. the Norwegian challenger will emerge from this select group of great masters: American Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana , Russian Peter Svidler and Sergey Karjakin , the Indian Viswanathan Anand , the Bulgarian Veselin Topalov , Dutch Anish Giri and ArmenianLevon Aronian . 

The International Chess Federation ( FIDE ) has announced a prize for the World "at least one million euros" , without giving too many details or specifying sponsors, beyond their agreement with AGON. Nothing new. One more year, the duel is planned twelve games , far from the classic clashes to 24 or the winner of six. 

FIDE hopes to attract more than one billion fans through Internet and television. His dream would be that one of the two American candidates, Nakamura and Caruana, will face the champion. Not reach the audience of the Super Bowl, but ...

The note of the International Federation collected a first reaction elected mayor,  Bill de Blasio : "All New Yorkers welcome the World again in New York. What better place than a city where parks are full of chess enthusiasts. " After  Bobby Fischer , champion in 1972, the last American who approached the title was  Gata Kamsky , who lost the final against Anatoly Karpov  in 1996.

In the Candidates Tournament, the eight players a spread bag 420,000 euros , though the jackpot is the ability to challenge the champion. While theUnited States hopes to see its flag alongside the Norwegian, Anand and Topalov keep his (pen) last bullets in the chamber, the Russians seem born - again, Aronian should finally give what is expected of him and Giri will want to show that the future has arrived.

The technician must earn its continuity

Zidane will reform campus in July if semifinalist in the Champions League and second or third in the league. It is not to blame for the situation.It has taken the responsibility to lead to a flawed that he has not chosen template . Florentino Perez, Jose Angel Sanchez and sports management decided a few days ago that Zidane lead the restructuring of players for next season. They would consult with him the necessary signings. But the defeat against Atletico has exacerbated the feeling of helplessness experienced team of disappointing draws against Betis and Malaga, so that the future of the coach is not assured . Zidane himself put the question after the defeat in the derby.

The technician is blamed lack of firmness to impose some seasoned players who do not comply strategies, especially defensively, he commands . Some soft hand betrays that closeness so closely with the template, which is considered to be not good.

"Zizou", as they call veterans, is not stupid and in the derby and took drastic measures , because the crisis team starts comérsele him. She sat James and Isco, two zeros in front of Simeone, ys Acco Luke and Jesse order to open the field and gain speed.

No untouchables

The head of the squad did not find the equalizer with the changes, but sent a message : It will take eleven to holders who do not deserve such consideration , before you remove him from the bench. It is disappointed with the lack of sacrifice and reaction of some of his men. I did not expect this lack of resources and much disability, physical and technical.

Zidane must earn his continuance in office next year. If you reach at least the semifinals of the Champions League and finished second or third in the league, will remain in the post the next Emporada. If in quarterfinals at the European Cup and he is fourth in the Spanish championship, their future will be in the eaves, like many players.

You do not wind the team

The French can pay a high price for a crisis that he has not generated .Florentino Perez had to put on the table its white letter two years earlier than desired. For the president was not ideal given the opportunity to a novice at a difficult time. And the premiere of Zidane at the highest level has reaffirmed the urgent need for a change in the template that can arrollarle him.

The choices depend on the Champions

Real Madrid president heard for the third time this season the cries of "Florentino, resign!" And the presidential elections scheduled for June 2017 , have now become a point of interest annex to the football crisis. The opposition and an important sector of Real Madrid general accused of bad sports management, based on big signings and marketing without planning playing style and template. Therefore it requests that the elections be brought forward one year to celebrate in June. The leader is the one who should make that decision.

Initially he planned to sell out his mandate until 2017 and then be called to the polls. The results can be varied sports that position initial. The European Cup will mark the club calendar.

If Real Madrid makes a good Champions 2017 will remain as election date. However, if the team fell in the quarterfinals of the continental competition and also end up third or fourth in the league, the head of the entity meditate this advance of the elections.

Endorse 87 million

Real Madrid is a sports club, is not SA, and the Sports Act requires endorse 15 percent of the budget, 87 million euros, as that of the 2015-16 season amounted to 581 555 000 , to be candidate presidency. Florentino Perez is scheduled to perform, either now or in 2017, and his candidacy brakes that other candidates dare to step forward.

Saul Ñíguez has scored as many goals as Fernando Torres and Vietto together

Atletico Madrid has defeated Real Sociedad clearly. One of the goals was scored by Saúl Ñíguez , which leaves a very striking fact that gives us Opta.

The midfielder has achieved so far this season seven goals, the same as Fernando Torres and Luciano Vietto together. El Niño has four points, while Argentina three.

These are other data that leaves the game:

Atletico has only conceded 11 goals in this league, a team record after the first 27 days in a league season.
Antoine Griezmann has scored in three of their four league clashes with his exteam.


Atletico has achieved his biggest win at home in the league this season (3-0).

Antoine Griezmann scored his first penalty goal in his third release in the league (one failed with the Royal and another with Atletico).

Atletico Madrid has achieved its first own goal in the league this season.

The last time he achieved much in this way was also against Real Sociedad (Mikel González in April 2015).

Saul Ñíguez has scored seven goals with Atletico this season (all competitions), the same as Fernando Torres (4) and Luciano Vietto (3) together.
Luciano Vietto has made more assists than any other striker of Atletico this season (5, all competitions).

Taxis without drivers for Tokyo 2020

The Japanese company Robot Taxi has begun testing a driverless taxi service for residents in Fujisawa (south of Tokyo) in order that these vehicles automatic driving operating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

During a period of ten days a dozen Japanese citizens of that locality can apply through their smartphones one of the Robot Taxi car to go to the supermarket and then be returned to their homes, local media reported.

A company worker remains in the driver's seat during the trip for lane changes and stops at traffic lights, while an automatic driving system runs other operations, detailed the daily Nikkei.

The Japanese company intends its service automatic driving taxis fully operate during the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020 to transport athletes and tourists from the Japanese capital to the Olympic venues and vice versa.

The Japanese government announced last October that the driverless vehicles can drive through Tokyo in 2020 and also aims to have in place a legal framework for this type of cars before the end of the next fiscal year, which ends in March 2017.

Thus, China would match with the United States, where legislation was introduced for the first time in the world to allow testing driverless vehicles, while Germany and Sweden have been the pioneers in Europe.

Among the companies that have decided to invest in the sector of autonomous cars highlights some Japanese manufacturers such as Toyota Motor, Honda Motor and Nissan working today to lead the market for autonomous cars.

Meanwhile, the US Google began in July to try their own system of automatic driving vehicles in Texas (United States), while passenger transport company Uber experimenting with driverless cars in Pittsburgh.

Míchel not afraid to sound the bench for Real Madrid

"Sounds Míchel." It always sounds Míchel to occupy the bench of Real Madrid when the post capsizing . And doubts about the future of the first team and the continuity of Zinedine Zidane have again included the name of Madrid among possible candidates to sit on the side of the Santiago Bernabeu, along with colleagues as Ernesto Valverde or Joachim Low.

Asked about that possibility, the white former player and former coach of Castilla among many other teams will not wrinkle, " do not want to stop being cautious, but I have to say that I am qualified as any to coach Real Madrid. I see other colleagues that happen and I feel qualified. " "Yes, as aMadridista I wish the coach who is winning a lot of games, so if that is true is difficult to be coach of Real Madrid. My generation Schuster, Hugo Sanchez and Buyo we are coaches. Schuster has been at Real Madrid. Who knows ,"he added in an interview in the program" the first touch 'of Onda Cero.

What the current coach of Olympique Marseille French declined comment was about the future of Zinedine Zidane: " To say that you can last long at Real Madrid is as primitive . Make a prediction with a coach is very expensive. " "It is a moment to stop and have a little more quiet. No you get nothing with coaching changes, "he said of the time through the Real Madrid.

Barca, the best ever

Despite its recognized madridismo, Míchel did not hesitate to praise the good time of FC Barcelona: "Regardless of the colors think this Barcelona is among the best teams in history . Machinery launched the Guardiola and Luis Enrique has equaled or improved. On a computer that when I see itbut I do not want to win we must recognize that play well. It is also a team well trained and structured. "

As for other possible "job", the Spaniard did not rule out dealing with the Spanish selection if the Federation would offer him the position: " If the coach Why not leave? It's a given that a Spanish coach likes' . What we do is completely ruled out one day be president of Real Madrid: "For years President could; no money, I will have to ask my wife , " he joked.

James Rodriguez Day, James night

Another case Ozil

The first season James was immaculate: goals, assists and good game at close range. But in his second year of his white-sporting life he is taking all the headlines. As at the time Ozil, Madrid's nightlife is mistaking her target.

Constant target of the gossip press

Daniela Ospina progress to his country, to participate in the Colombian version of "Come Dancing" feeds a possible rift between James and his wife.Even some media talk of divorce in sight. Such instability has hurt him in the field.

Pursued by the police in the M-40-200 km / h

The first day of 2016 was not a good year for James premiere. The Colombian drove his sports 200 kilometers per hour to Valdebebas while police pursued him and ignored the top of the agents.Ensuring defended thought it was a kidnapping.

No shortened holiday: Benitez takes tuition

James began the season crooked. After an initial intense campaign in the Madrid and the dispute of the Copa America in Chile, the Colombian awaited him four weeks of vacation. Benitez asked him to cut its day off seven days, but James refused. That decision marked his replacement and his bad relationship with Rafa.

Two months out

The bad news continued for James after his unexpected substitution at the start of the League. The Colombian was injured with his selection in early September and took two months to recover. A muscle tear in his left thigh, which fell when he was almost recovered, kept him out until November.

Whistles hobby

With the departure of Benitez and the arrival of Zidane, the situation James took a radical turn. Nonexistent to Rada, the French coach has returned to the ownership but James has not responded to the confidence of Zidane.Their level remains fairly discreet and the Bernabeu gave her a big puff to be changed in the derby.

The Government delegate in Madrid, Concepción Dancausa, confirmed Tuesday that he has sanctioned the Real Madrid player James Rodriguez, with a fine of 10,400 euros for a crime of disobedience to the police.According Dancausa forces and security bodies have fulfilled their obligation. "It has been punished him for failing to obey the officers who tried to stop him several times, without him to do case and taking refuge at Real Madrid," she added.

Dancausa, who was speaking at a press after the Local Security presided in Alcorcón press, explained that to put the amount payable was taken into account certain circumstances which reflects the law as the economic capacity of the person or the effect it has on society.

"There is no doubt that James is a well known person and therefore which go at a speed higher than allowed is a bad example for all of us. In addition, he acknowledged that he had gone faster, and therefore it took "detailed.

On these facts, it has been applied the maximum penalty within the minimum, equivalent to 10,400 euros, paying them before the March 8 would remain in the middle, but has the same amount of time to file an appeal, if so you wish. "For now, the Delegation have no argument, we do not know so if it has or not. Nor do we know if you have paid, because that is entered in the Finance Ministry, "he underlined.

Miguel Indurain sees Contador, Valverde or Itching with serious medal options in Rio 2016

Miguel Indurain, who won five Tour de France and a gold medal in the individual time trial at the 1996 Summer Olympics, assessed the chances of Alberto Contador, Alejandro Valverde and Joaquim Rodriguez in the demanding layout of Rio 2016 champion sees Navarre one of the Spaniards with serious medal options.

Miguel Indurain, one of the largest in the history of Spanish sport, ended his brilliant career with a gold in the Atlanta '96 Games (USA), where he won the time trial. That, after scoring five times in succession (1991-1995) the most prestigious race in the world: the Tour de France . And other two Giro d'Italia (1992-93).

In an interview held Tuesday in Madrid in the presentation of the 'Santander Triathlon Series' circuit Spanish popular triathlon, Navarre astro said various related aspects, especially with their Olympic memories and expectations of success you can have the Spanish cycling at the Games in Rio de Janeiro next August.

What references have circuit rider Games Rio?

The only reference I have is that the circuit is very hard road. That of the 'lap' I do not know how, but I know that the road is very demanding. It's for someone who is very fit and that up pretty well.

The circuit has two parts, one that is going to an area of ​​great mountain and then returning, flatter, to the finish area. I talked to Javier Minguez (Spanish cycling coach) and a corridor; and they told me that references it is that is demanding.

Then will influence the time of year, as the Games will be after the Tour; so can be considered a complicated time.

What Spanish or Spanish go with options medal? It ​​depends on how they come, because I do not know if they will arise focus on reaching either there or get well the Tour. Or to get right the Vuelta (Spain) ... Everyone chooses what time pursues find their peak form. But if they come at a good time, we have co n options (Alejandro) Valverde, is (Joaquim) Purito (Rodriguez) is (Alberto) Contador .. have a nice people.

The point is hit to get fit and that it may go well all year. Because you have to spend the Giro ... people going to the Giro; the Tour, those going to the Tour ... we must first spend many competitions before getting there.

How do you see the season in general? There are games, but in theory, win the Tour is always more important, right? Well, the Tour itself, because it is every year; and it has much impact. But they are increasingly impact the Olympics, especially if you have options. If the circuit is hard, as now, and you have options, you prepare. Not only as the main target, but try that in what will be the season, get in the best way possible. Games are becoming more prestige in the world of cycling.

He won Olympic gold in the time trial in Atlanta, but is remembered more for the five Tours and two Giros. How do you remember, however, its success in those games?

Well, it depends on the country you go. There are countries where it does not follow both the Tour and the Giro. And yet, an Olympic medal and that sounds to them more. I competed in two Olympic Games: in Los Angeles '84 (also in US ) of 'amateur', no options; and then Atlanta. Yes there prepared the season with the aim of reaching the best possible. Obviously, I focused more on the Tour. But I wanted to be fit for the Games. And the truth is that it was a great joy to get that gold medal.

Barcelona: It is time to rotate Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez

Barcelona overcame Sevilla on Sunday (2-1) and gave an almost definitive blow to the Liga to be at 8 points of Atletico Madrid and 12 of Real Madrid . However, despite the victory, they were worrying signs during times where the Sevilla deserved something more.

Lionel Messi needed just their usual sparkle to change the sign of the party. A goal kick canceled out of Vitolo and a cinch with Luis Suarez finished with the goal of Pique that it would end the three points. But there were reasons for concern in Argentina. In the last 20 minutes, just he participated. He looked tired, limp, unwilling or powerless to boot into the as lethal cons of this Barcelona. Neymar ended in pain and Suarez did not stay standing after his last race. And the burden of minutes becoming worrying for the trident.

In the match against Sevilla , Luis Enrique rested Andres Iniesta and Ivan Rakitic , ushering Busquets, Arda and Sergi Roberto . With this once, the Spaniard technician used his 17th different half of the season. More rotations have been on the defensive line. Of the 46 official meetings, 25 different combinations have been on the pitch. But above, the story is different. Messi. Neymar and Suarez almost untouchable. Despite being injured two months, the Argentine has played 33 games this season, one less than Neymar (34) and six fewer than Suarez (39). While Rakitic (42) is the player most games played, loading Croat minutes it is less than the trident, as they tend to finish all their matches.

After passing with flying a difficult week with Arsenal and Sevilla, Barcelona now faces three games in ten days. Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas (Thursday 3rd, 21:00), Eibar in Ipurua (Sunday , 6, 16.00) and Getafe in the Camp Nou (Saturday 12, 16.00) will be rivals Barca before beginning another difficult week, with Arsenal in the return of the knockout stages of the Champions League (Wednesday 16, 20.45) and visit to Villarreal (Sunday 20th, 16.00). With this background, these three parties, at affordable priori, are the perfect setting to rest any of the Blaugrana attackers.

Luis Enrique hardly let them all out, for lack of logic but also for lack of alternatives. However, the formula for three games and three substitutions would not be far - fetched, resting one on each of the three games. The important part of the season is approaching, the time where you decide, especially in Europe, if you are aspiring or you stay on the road. Repeat the treble is still a reality, but, as said Cristiano Ronaldo , you need the best. And, no doubt, Messi, Suarez and Neymar are, today, the best strikers in the world.

Maradona dreams of returning to Napoli: "If I go there, I do it to win"

Napoli is fighting hand to hand with Juventus at the top of Serie A and for people is impossible not to dream of the conquest of the Scudetto, something that has not happened since the 1989/90 season, when the reigning Diego Armando Maradona. in fact, even the very Fluff is excited with the time the team recognizes that changed his outlook on the coach Maurizio Sarri , and does not hide his desire to return to the club at some point.

While the technician had criticized in September for the first results in the tournament, Diez explained his position. " I respect Maurizio forever, but I'm a fan of Napoli and I want to win every Sunday , " he said in remarks to the program In Casa Napoli, and said about it : "At that time not yet ruled the locker room, now created a team He play's very well".

"We have Sarri and not touched , " said Diego when asked if he would like to lead Napoli, but later confessed that he could return to the institution in some other function: "If I go there I do to win, I would not go holiday . it would be the guarantee for the tifosi. De Laurentiis always says he wants to talk, but I've seen three or four times and never did. I hope not hide more, I like talking face to face ... ".

Maradona also took the opportunity to refer to the criticism of De Laurentiis against Gonzalo Higuain . "The pressure to speak of his field players the coach is concerned: this is what could save , " he said.

And finally, he stressed his opinion on the new president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino: "He is a traitor and that all will learn. The United States is not yet finished with the investigation into FIFA. He knew all the papers Platini and Blatter, you not hear anything? If so, or are you stupid or pussy. it's there only to defend his boss Michel ".

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.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF EURO 2016?
"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.

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.

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.

Ivan Rakitic: I have things that maybe the MSN does not have

Ivan Rakitic spoke in an interview with the daily Sport on current ofBarcelona and other issues. From the MSN to the Champions League final in Berlin . Croatian speaks without biting his tongue.

"From Barcelona surprises all because it is the world's largest club. There is no other equal. All the pressure there, must be seen as a positive, nice and enjoy football pressure. If you do not enjoy the club , do not know where you will enjoy , "said the midfielder.

"We do not fit well rotations. Sit on the bench I do not like. If a player likes being a backup is that it has a lack of very serious ambition. We are a team but fights for being there. I have really enjoyed the words Guardiola to Lewandowski , who said he is the best professional he has seen in his life. I want to get to that , "he added.

"Yes we work for MSN, they would have won. They have all the freedom to move because they are the best and if we do, you should take advantage of them. But they surely know it and see it. They know that behind him also you are the best, "he said.

More than MSN: "We know that with the quality they have sometimes is normal to do less meters than we Everyone should know their role I can not haggle as Ney, do not get up like him, not chuto as.. Leo or I have not body strength Luis, but I have other things that maybe they do not have ".

"The goal of the final in Berlin is the most important of my career. To find a word to explain it is impossible. I wanted to embrace the whole stadium. You can not be happier, really not," he said of the final Champions.

Real Madrid is worse than McLaren

Fernando Alonso confirmed that he has never considered taking a sabbatical or withdrawn year and says it can still logaar something big: "I have a hunch that I will be world champion," said the pilot, who also spoke of Real Madrid " I see my podium closer to a title of Madrid. they are worse than McLaren. Hopefully in the Champions they can do well. "

Fernando Alonso went through microphones Cope and Ser and analyzed the actuality of the World Formula 1 and also spoke of Real Madrid .

The pilot is convinced he can still be champion: ... "I have a hunch that I will be world champion if I did not believe would not run I compete to win Success is fleeting and you have to find happiness in what you do because then you'll perform better and better in your work. "

Fernando Alonso compared their chances of success this season with Real Madrid: "I see closer to my podium a title Madrid Hopefully in the Champions can play a good role in McLaren in a few months we will see because neither we started we not... so bad. we'll have to see where we actually got. "

"McLaren puede ser ahora mismo el Madrid de la Fórmula 1" #FernandoAlonsoenlaSER https://t.co/zM2rXASGqD pic.twitter.com/v5aLvAZsLY

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The pilot confirmed that he has not thought about leaving : "I never thought about retiring or take a year."

The Spaniard also spoke of the rajada of Cristiano Ronaldo and compared with the statements of the pilots: . "We what happens is that we have the adrenaline of speed, the car, the risk we have taken at the time thing that we difference is that we talk about 4 times in 3 different languages ​​every weekend. at the end of the year are 200 or 300 interviews. There is a bit of overexposure and it is normal that at the end of the year, sometimes say unpleasant things. "

Neymar: I prefer Lionel Messi left leg to the right of Cristiano Ronaldo

Neymar spoke in an interview with journalist Mauro Beting, UOL, where he spoke ofLionel Messi , Pele, of Cristiano Ronaldo andFC Barcelona .

Brazilian Barca player was sincere and said, in fact, prefers "Messi's left leg before the right of Cristiano Ronaldo, since until not broken, my right leg is also good".

On the other hand, Neymar would not go into comparisons between Lionel Messi and Pele, saying that "the two are geniuses."

"I have not seen Pele play. Pele just knew when my grandfather, my father's father, told me about him and I explained how I played Pele. This is a difficult question for me, because Messi if that I've seen play and have had the opportunity to do to her. Anyway, both Messi and Pele are two geniuses, "he added.

Finally, Neymar said that perhaps his best time as a footballer was "winning the Champions, much better than the Libertadores Cup" and also expressed his desire to reach the 2026 World Cup, when you have 32 years.

Niall McGuinness, the youngest professional football coach UK

The young Niall McGuinness (Picture: Welsh Football Trust)

The hundreds of freckles covering his beardless face image increase child Niall McGuinness , a red - haired young man who is drawing attention in Europe. And not for his dribbling or goals on a pitch, but by their decisions from the bench. At 24 years she has become the youngest coach in professional football in the UK after being named coach of Rhyl FC, ​​Club Welsh Premier League (top flight in Welsh). Portuguese Mourinho confessed admirer, his youth and lack of experience in the elite are not accepted impediment to face the difficult challenge of trying to save the descent to his hometown club , a club with over 130 years of history. A brave adventure featuring his father as an assistant.

"If I have received the opportunity a little early? Yes, but I have taken and I'll make the best of it. Rhyl'm a guy, so having this job is a dream" explained technical jovencísimo Tuesday the BBC.

Rhyl FC, last in the First Division Welsh , with only three wins in 25 games this season, has since last October without a win and have searched Niall McGuinness a shock to avoid demotion. New coach debut last weekend with a draw against Haverfordwest (1-1), the current bottom side. A game that had the help of an assistant with which to perfection was understood: . Laurie McGuinness, his father "It is a pleasure to work with him" said Niall when asked about the fact of having his father as and assistant coach.

The fans of Rhyl has pinned its hopes of salvation in the McGuinness, a clan united family inside and outside the pitch: "We support each other and give us ideas. It means a lot to us to be there and I can guarantee that no one will fight more than two of us for this team. "

"In football it is important to trust and respect, and that we have it . It enjoys experience, knowledge and passion for the sport , "added the young Niall.And is that Laurie McGuinness and was part of the coaching staff of a Rhyl FC very different from today. That team was able to sign the hat - trick in the 2003-2004 season , winning League Welsh Cup and League Cup.Successes far from the current goal of avoiding relegation to second.

Admirer of Mourinho

Niall McGuinness, who recently won the UEFA license to train, has very clear ideas and model of game that wants to implement in his first club."Mourinho is my inspiration" , he explained to the BBC. Its mirror is the laureate Portuguese coach. "It was not a professional footballer and focused on training since I was very young. And so he has achieved everything he has: the Champions League and league titles in teams like Chelsea, Real Madrid and Inter Milan. It 's incredible , "he claimed.

But the Portuguese is not their only reference and also feels a deep devotion to an institution of the bench, the Scottish Alex Ferguson . Nor Rhyl FC are the only club that leads into the heart. "I'm a big fan of Manchester United, so Sir Alex Ferguson is someone I respect a lot."

For Niall McGuinness reminiscent of Julian Nagelsmann. The German was appointed in early February, coach of Hoffenheim and 28 years and 203 days, became the youngest coach in the history of the Bundesliga. Nagelsmann, who until now headed the Under-19 team, relieved the Dutch Huub Stevens, who resigned because of an arrhythmia.

Benzema is not selectable

The president of the French Football Federation (FFF), Noël Le Graët , insisted that until evolve the legal proceedings against Karim Benzema of course blackmail with a sex video with Mathieu Valbuena is not going to have him in the national team .

"There has been no change, so far, Benzema is not selectable . It is not available Didier Deschamps' he said in an interview on the radio "RTL".

The magistrate retired last February 18 the French ban Real Madrid player contact Valbuena and on Friday the Court of Appeal shall decide on the appeal filed by the prosecution on the partial lifting of judicial control.

"The Justice advancing every week. There may be developments later this week, maybe next week. We are listening to a more lenient justice ", said the president of the FFF, who hoped that this will decant in their favor.

Le Graët stressed that the Federation does not intend to interfere in the case, "I want that kid would have preferred that this matter will take another dimension, more modest, but it is up to Justice to decide."

The representative of the FFF, despite this caution, yes said that "we must know how to forgive" and not in favor of that denigrates the front.

"It's a character that is not to be censored, but neither is dear. It gives an external image that does not correspond to reality, something that can happen arrogance. The Justice must rule, but I do not like the anti-Benzema, "he concluded.

Zidane: James is not a problem

Real Madrid played a final in the City of Valencia. Zidane has told the players. For equipment no more or less important matches in the league. A four points above Atletico in the standings, two distance below Villarreal, for the coach and his staff every day is crucial. The club will face Celta, Villarreal, Valencia and Sevilla at the Bernabeu. Everything is played in direct duels. And suffer casualties Benzema, Ramos Carvajal, Bale (who wants to have minutes against Celta on Saturday) and Modric, who suffers an injury to his left ankle.

"Now you see all black, but two and a half months saw everything white. I have to talk to the players to pull this off, "said the technician to assess the situation. The whole team was wrong in the derby, except Keylor, Carvajal, Kroos (unsuccessfully fought to the end) and Danilo. The audience whistled James and Isco. 

ABC asked by the Colombian midfielder, who has been fined ten thousand euros for his career in the M-40, pursued by the police and is not performing in this campaign: "James is working and things are not coming out. I've talked to him, usually I speak, and I just hope that the situation varies. James and Isco are those reported by the press now, but for me are all that need improvement. Must play better Christian, you must play better Ramos. All. Not a problem James and Isco alone. "

The coach said that Modric will not play tomorrow, " Luka has an injury and will not play." Travel Borja Mayoral and has options to jump into the field: "I am delighted with the party of Borja in the derby. He's prepared".

He analyzed the words of Christian and his contempt for the staff to say that if everyone were like him, maybe they would go first in the league. " I talked to Christian. And Christian has talked with his teammates. We look forward. Now we have to win at Levante and think of more. "

The Frenchman has not thought about his future at the club. You have two -year contract until 2018, and it is clear that their future is played in the last three months of the season that will also decide the fate of many men " . I do not think about my future, really I think we should win a very tough rival, the Levant, also played a lot. At the end of the season there will be changes, but now I'm focused on the team and achieve the goals. "

Juventus-Inter 2-0: Bonucci and Morata tinged with Juventus the derby of Italy

Juventus sends KO Inter and packs the 17th consecutive helpful: Bonucci takes advantage of a mistake D'Ambrosio, Morata Stamps as a penalty card.

Mission centered for  Juventus : victory after two consecutive draws (in league and Champions League) and above, plus four momentary over Napoli tomorrow night will have to see if the externally against Fiorentina. The Bianconeri, from a rose of excellent workmanship, manage to prevail against an ' Inter  little dangerous in attack, punishable by a lightness of D'Ambrosio and, indeed, the long bench license plate Old Lady. And think about the third place, considering also climbing in Rome and Milan, for the Nerazzurri begins to become a daring thought.

NO SURPRISE  - Allegri recovers Chiellini and Alex Sandro for the match against Inter, both absent against Bayern Monaco, deployed from the first minute in the derby of Italy. Mancini, however, finds Kondogbia and loses the suspended Brozovic.Juventus on the field with Buffon in goal; Barzagli, Bonucci and Chiellini to dial the rear package, Lichtsteiner on the right lane and Alex Sandro on the left-handed; Hernanes in the control room for the injured Marchisio, supported by tactical sense of Khedira and the genius of Pogba; Mandzukic in attack assisted by Dybala.

Inter mirror: Handanovic in goal; Murillo, Miranda and Juan Jesus in defense;D'Ambrosio to grind kilometers on the right wing and same tasks for Telles on the left;density in midfield with former Felipe Melo, Medel and Kondogbia; Palacio (preferred Eder) to support the depth of Icardi in attack.

PRESSING BIANCONERO  - Hernanes, after an excellent proposal performance against Bayern Monaco, won a jersey holder accomplice Marchisio's injury; and, briefly, this move does not reveal immediately the lighting of the evening: powerful left touched by Handanovic on the pole. The Bianconeri take great courage and, on the axis Mandzukic-Dybala, by a whisker hosts do not find the advantage.

The Old Lady turns up the heat, great density in midfield and wide outside, guests in clear difficulty. The Prophet, thanks to a favorable physical and mental condition, repeatedly testing the conclusion, in short, anything but the player compared to that seen pre Bayern Monaco. Juventus created here and there, constantly Mandzukic at the forefront of physicality, an important weapon for high balls to climb over the Nerazzurri midfield. The Mancini's men try to show up with some kick, never finding fertile ground against a well positioned defense.

CHIELLINI STILL KO  - Inter, after strong pressure imposed Juventus, try to lower your race pace falling asleep period. Palacio flips over the offensive front for not giving reference points, Melo Medel and try to make themselves heard as well in terms of proposals. The Bianconeri have higher quality but, with the passage of minutes, the Nerazzurri manage to close wisely the various areas of the field.

Pogba systematically lowers its range of action to promote the flow of the maneuver, imitated by Dybala. Chiellini, not in perfect condition, leaves prematurely the challenge and is replaced by Rugani. Lichsteiner is awarded a yellow dear to him - that - that for protests, symptom of a nervous Juventus for not being able to break the deadlock in the first 45 '. The first time you turn off without major upheavals.

BONUCCI NOT FORGIVE  - "Affossiamo Inter" is the phrase uttered by Prince Bonucci on the eve and that, thanks to the network unearthed from Viterbo defender in starting the second half after a mistake by D'Ambrosio, it has a certain value. The goal, of course, gives a kick to Juventus, who with the numerical superiority on the outside trying to quit the race: Alex Sandro Dybala fishing, but the Argentine does not optimize properly the excellent ball offered to him by the Brazilian.

Medel, generous warrior, is also forced him to leave the race in advance; in its place Ljajic. The game becomes "tough", yellow for Juan Jesus and Khedira, tactical fouls rightly punished by the race director. Inter is seen from parts of Buffon with a right to Ljajic, technical and good at finding the location in the 3-4-1-2 redesigned during the race by Mancini.

MORATA MOVE guessed  - Inter proposes the second change: Perisic for Telles.Juventus in the pulsating heart of the recovery is content to leave the possession to Inter, physical energies to sip to get in the best ways the expiration, the Champions labors are felt. And how. Inter includes the time and, even throwing it on the athletic component, broadens the maneuver to find more offensive solutions.

Allegri trusts to resources from the bench: Sturaro for Khedira (not at the top);Sanremo welcomed the large after realized trimmed to Bayern Monaco. Dybala, generous but not very polished in attack, gives way to Morata. Spanish first obtains the rigor and then transforms it. Buffon, with a super speech, he denies Eder's first brand Inter joy. final defensive solidity and three vital points signed Madama.

Belenenses - FC Porto, 1-2

Dragon boat came to a successful conclusion, once more, but this trip to the waterfront Tejo walked excessively on cruising speed and risked to let catch by a caravel that started the trip with two holes in the deck and ended up paying for it , despite the good subsequent reaction.

The final difference was shorter than come to think, yet Porto added a third consecutive victory in the league (and third consecutive win in the Lisbon area), and threw the pressure on rivals in this race for the title.

With 19 minutes played, José Peseiro seemed to have assured victory, even without much speed. It only took advantage of the children's errors of house team, punished not by the bold way he always tried to go out to play, but for obvious defensive weakness.

Keen to take advantage of a rebound in the area and the failure to cover the central Belenenses, Brahimi gave advantage to FC Porto when they were met only nine minutes. The home team also outlined a reaction with a shot from Strurgeon, but after 19 minutes returned to meter water with Tonel to head into his own net after Maxi crossing.

Unable to get around the high pressure FC Porto, and intraquilo the defensive level, Belenenses seemed unable to counter the tide. Although Carlos Martins has thrown the post on the half-hour, free kick.

Soon after Brahimi reappeared with danger outside the penalty area (30m), but before the break Belenenses sought to relaunch the game, albeit unsuccessfully, through two occasions Juanto.

Velázquez covered his hole

At half Julio Velázquez he refrained from Tonel and released Miguel Rosa, which allowed the Belenenses improve especially in midfield where Bakic, who started on the left, joined Aguilar and Carlos Martins.

Indented central Reuben Pinto began to reveal some confusion in the opening minutes of the second half, to just let escape Suk, who nevertheless saw Ventura deny him the ball home.

But Belenenses improvements were confirmed shortly after, when Juanto took a late crossing Geraldes and reduced the difference in marker.

Porto responded with a strike in an effort to Herrera, after a cross from Corona, but it was definitely packed by cruise and could not wake up. The bad input Marega not helped, with Evandro then also unable to shake, so it was necessary to Iker Casillas apply to hold the FC Porto's advantage before dangerous shots of Miguel Rosa (71m) and Geraldes (72m).

Velázquez also launched Tiago Caeiro, the man who pulled the FC Porto's title last season, but the last chance of the game belonged to Bakic, with a shot from outside the area that was close to reward good second part of the home team.

Porto leaned too much to the advantage achieved in the initial phase of the encounter but eventually ensure the triumph, thus throwing the pressure to rival Lisbon, who play on Monday and then face the next round. The team of José Peseiro can take advantage of this derby, while the next day have a difficult trip to Braga.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Malaga: Draw for permanence

Great tactical game Malaga in a match where theReal Sociedad just got in trouble Kameni. A shot against the crossbar in the first half and both were the clearest Agirretxe the Basque side occasions. Those of Javi Gracia stay in defense paid the entire second half. Cop was responsible for putting forward the malacitanos in the first 45 minutes. One point for each team adds that both are closer to stay in the First Division one more season.

Real Sociedad is in a good shape and did not want to miss the opportunity to get away from a direct rival and approach permanence. They pressed very well from the first minute, but not daunted Malaga before the easonenses. The first controversial play of the game came with the possible expulsion of Inigo Martinez. The center of the Royal clearly grabbed Juanpi avoiding race to the goal when he was the last defender. Undiano Mallenco decided to punish the only player with a yellow card. It was 19 minutes and could have influenced much the encounter.

The clearest chance came practically consecutively. I had the first set of Eusebio Sacristan. A corner from the left Oyarzabal finished him off to the far post as he could and the ball hit the bar Kameni's goal, which was not much work in the first half. Two minutes later, at 32, Charles finished off head a center of Ricca from the left with a left near the wood. Rulli had more work than his rival counterpart, but the Malaga could not beat Argentine goalkeeper. The tactical battle on the Anoeta was winning Javi Gracia.

The Royal Society seemed to come more plugged into the second half, but the goal of Kameni was being well defended by the malacitana behind. It was then, on 56 minutes when he arrived on both the Andalusians. A great pass over Recio towards the right touchline took advantage of a huge mistake that Rosales, who approached the goal and, near the end line, put a ball to the far post where Cop pushed him to the network. Malaga went ahead and had to keep doing the same job, now waiting outside the Royal who opened more holes after jumping for an equalizer.

According to the minutes passed and the end of the meeting approached, Javi Gracia began to stay much longer in rush defense holding the Basque side. The Eusebio Sacristan not give up and remain confined to Malaga in your area. However, shots on goal just arrived and Real began to be overwhelmed by the malacitano set on defense. But the insistence would have its reward. Xabi Prieto lasted ball inside the area to Agirretxe which returned to the land of game- and butted a volley for an equalizer 81 minutes striker was offside. Without further highlight at the meeting, Undiano Mallenco pointed the way to the locker room and to terminate a draw that gives some air to both teams looking for permanence.

Two English fans, blows during a game

The match between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City on the 34th day of the Championship , the English second division, will be investigated by the Federation of that country by the numerous incidents that occurred before and during the match between the fans the two hobbies.

In one of them, the Queens Park Rangers ensures that a coin was thrown from the visiting supporters to local players when they celebrate their second goal.

However, the most extravagant occurred when two fans, one from each team, jumped to the sideline to settle their differences based punches .

The fight only lasted a few seconds, the time needed for one of the hooligans knocked him out with a direct rival to the chin before the hubbub of the rest of the fans.

Quickly they arrived on the scene several security members took the two troublemakers.

It is very difficult for Barca lost; they are the best

Diego Simeone , coach of Atletico Madrid , insisted on Monday that Barcelona today, is the best, so he considered it "very difficult to lose," he said he expects to see a stadium "completely full" Tuesday before the Real Sociedad and highlighted the sense of ownership of their team.

"I saw the Barcelona game with Sevilla. Beyond the result does not change my thinking or work. We have a clear objective which is to improve ourselves. And it is clear that to improve you have to make a good game, beyond what the Barcelona, ​​it is very difficult to lose, because it is clear that today in football are the best, "she added.

Atletico received Tuesday at the Royal Society to eight points off the lead of Barça, after his victory in the derby. Simeone does not think a relaxation of his team against San Sebastian set. "Our people know that the most important thing is not the shirt with which you face, ours know that the most important thing is to wear the shirt of Atletico Madrid , " he said.

"And from there, friendly, Cup, Super Cup, Champions League ... We played with the same enthusiasm for wearing our shirt," said the coach at a news conference before the afternoon session at the Vicente Calderon, while he is highlighting the sense of belonging to Atletico with his players.

"I think it is very difficult to achieve membership of a place for various reasons, not impossible, but it is difficult. And lucky us at Atletico we have achieved. We found a fantastic group and the results have helped us to find this what we're talking about, which is not very easy to find. They can play better or worse, but it is clear that we have "he said.

Griezmann

The technician now focuses to continue improving "to continue taking goal situations." "The improvement is to maintain balance and strength that the team has as a whole and continue to generate scoring chances," said Simeone, who was asked by the agency in attack French Antoine Griezmann , with 20 goals.

"It is the same that has the Barcelona with Messi, Neymar and Suarez; the same with Ronaldo Real Madrid; Athletic, with Aduriz; Sevilla with Gameiro ... "reviewed the coach, pending how his players have recovered derby on Saturday to set up your eleven waited Calderon Tuesday a" fully booked ".

"I imagine an important atmosphere in the stadium from a very important victory of the players and the team. And that pushes and necessary. Sometimes that strength to keep fighting with the same vitality with which we are doing is needed. Hopefully tomorrow will make an important game, "he explained.

Atletico faces the appointment after becoming the first team to win three times in a row in the league at the Bernabeu Real Madrid. "It is a situation that has generated work, effort, stability, because almost every game they have earned have been a great team effort and are circumstances that serve to have numbers in the history of the game, but we take with great ease, as if we had won in any other field, "Simeone assessed.