Tata rejects comparison with Guardiola... And confirms: Pep trained the best team in history




The Barcelona coach Argentine Gerardo "Tata" Martino Rejected making comparisons with former coach Pep Guardiola, adding that the latter trained "the best team in history."

The Tata explained during a press conference on the eve of the face Espanyol in the derby Catalonia round 12 of the Spanish league "we should not run the risk of the outcome of the team until we get to the best version, we respect how to play because people are used to it, we must win matches, and then we hope to reach the best performance”.
And Tata will finish Tomorrow the day number 100 in the Catalan team since the day he took his training to succeed patient artistic director Tito Vilanova.

The Argentine continued, "I do not think it should make comparisons with previous periods, the team still needs a lot to reach the level of the best team in the world, we do not like the feeling of loss of control, we want to move this feeling for the competitor ."
Martino expressed “satisfaction” with the results, but stressed that his players can offer “the best of it," expressing his optimism about the future.

He returned to renew confidence in his compatriot and star Barca first Lionel Messi despite the decline in his performance and his fast on the scoresheet in the last three games in La Liga, stating "we used to see him scoring three goals in the game, Leo is still able to provide the level very well, there is a belief that it is not normal not to score within 72 hours, and is seen as a huge problem.”

On the face of neighbor Espanyol arch, he said " it is a very important game in order to maintain the lead, we must deliver a good performance and to respond to criticism over the past weeks.”

Capello ignores calls to annex Arshavin to Russian team




Russia football coach Fabio Capello has ignored invitations of media and fans to the Andrei Arshavin returned to classes on Thursday when he announced the lineup prepared to face Serbia and South Korea in a friendly next month.

And Russia ensured to qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil will face Serbia on November 15, before the next play with South Korea after four days in the United Arab Emirates as well.
Arshavin midfielder Zenit St Petersburg appeared this season well with his club but Capello ignore the annexation of the former commander of the Russian national team.

Arshavin former player for Arsenal scored 17 goals in 75 international appearances with Russia, but he found difficulties to impress Capello since the Italian coach took over from Dutchman Dick Advocaat in July 2012.

The Russian squad came as follows:
Goalkeepers: Igor Akinfeev (CSKA Moscow) Yuri Lodygin (Zenit St Petersburg) Sergey Ryzhikov (Rubin Kazan).

Defenders: Aleksander Anyukov and Igor Smolnikov (Zenit St Petersburg), Aleksei Berezutski and Vasili Berezutski and Sergei Ignashevich and Kirill Nabakin and Georgi Schennikov (CSKA Moscow), Vladimir Granat (Dynamo Moscow), Vitali Dyakov (Rostov) Andrey Yeshchenko (Angie)     Aleksei Kozlov (Kuban Krasnodar) Dmitri Kombarov and Sergei Parshivlyuk and Yevgeni Makeev, (Spartak Moscow).
Midfielders: Igor Denisov (Dynamo Moscow) Denis Glushakov (Spartak Moscow) Pavel Mamayev (Krasnodar) Dmitri Tarasov (Lokomotiv Moscow) Aleksandr Ryazantsev (Rubin Kazan) Roman Shirokov and Viktor Fayzulin and Oleg Shatov, (Zenit St Petersburg).

Forwards: Vladimir Bystrov and Aleksandr Kerzhakov (Zenit St Petersburg) Aleksandr Samedov (Lokomotiv Moscow), Artem pockets (Rostov)                Aleksandr Kokorin and Fyodor Smolov and Aleksei Ionov (Dynamo Moscow).

Scolari: Diego Costa exclusion open the door Seleção front Willian



Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari Admitted today that the refusal Diego Costa to join Seleção opens the door to call the player Willian, and not Robinho as it is thought.

Scolari explained during a press conference announced during which the names of the players invited to participate in friendly games against Honduras and Chile next month, "Robinho was in my mind and calculations, he has nearly 100 international appearances and played two world cups, it is important to give him a chance, we'll see if he could integrate with our group and show the same spirit.”
With regard to Willian of Chelsea star said, "I watched him in the past months, that player has a character " but acknowledged that Diego Costa preference to play for Spain hurry in Willian accession, and not Robinho star center Milan.

The veteran coach refused to talk again about Costa, stressing that rolled up that page, also declined compared with the accession of Deco and Pepe to Portugal while he was the leadership.
He explained, “Deco and Pepe status was completely different, which has not been summoned for Brazil and did not participate in any match, not one second."

Scolari stressed that "the list of the World Cup did not close, and the changes and renovations featured until the last day for announcing officially."

As he wished healing to his primary striker Fred spearhead team Fluminese, who is suffering from an injury.

Brazil will meet with Honduras in Miami, United States on November 16, and then face Chile in Toronto, Canada three days later.
On the other hand , Brazilian PSG striker Lucas seems confident from contesting the 2014 World Cup in his country, despite a warning from Luiz Felipe Scolari, Brazil coach that the player need to play regularly with his club.

Ancelotti: "The owners of seven" played nicely... But we need to achieve balance!




Italian coach to Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti Said that his team gave the performance of " great offensive " during a meeting in front of Seville in the 11th round in La Liga , which ended with the victory of the Royal 7-3.


In remarks after the meeting , which was held last night , Ancelotti criticized the defensive side of the Real , which was allowed to enter the three goals in the team 's goal , noting that Real  has lost its focus somewhat when three straight goals after 32 minutes of kick-off .


The Italian coach believes that Real Madrid need to seek to achieve a balance between defense and attack in order not to face problems in the future , but added at the same time that the game " was pretty good, and we have made a lot of goals."
Ancelotti explained that Real Madrid played yesterday faster and relied on longitudinal passes, "but we need to achieve balance in order to avoid problems in the future  ... But the offensive play was fantastic tonight."


The coach praised his three players Gareth Bale, who scored twice, and Karim Benzema, who scored twice and also regained his brilliance again, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored three goals, "hat trick".


Ancelotti told them that the three played admirably for pressure near the penalty area of Seville and there was clear harmony among them, but the Royal defense was not balanced so later will seek to bring about a change in the line of defense.
He also praised Benzema and Bale in particular , the former " play admirably and scored two goals and it was important for the team ," The Welsh " All the people saw this night real Bale who enjoys confidence and plays nicely as to his physical condition has become better and will be important for us."


Italian highlighted the return of midfielder Xavi Alonso, who took part in the second half of the meeting yesterday after missing out for several months due to his suffering from hernia athletes then break in one of his toes.


The coach confirmed that Alonso has a lot of enthusiasm and eager to play as it is ready to participate in the games since the beginning, noting that the player has everything should be in order to regain his fitness.


The Real big win comes over Sevilla after losing last Saturday in El Clasico against Barcelona with two goals to one.

The challenge of competitiveness between Arsenal and Liverpool in the Premier League




Competing Qualifications will be tested for the title of leaders Arsenal and third-placed Liverpool while standing face to face in a meeting of high caliber in the English Premier League football on Saturday.

Arsenal his summit with 22 points did not lose, but the only time this season and was on the opening day against Aston Villa but lost to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and  against Chelsea in the League Cup during the past few days.
And a visit to Liverpool, which has 20 points is the second meeting for the Gunners with a big four actual owners of ambition in the competition beating local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

And Coach Arsene Wenger pushed non-essential players against Chelsea and said that it was important to read more about the recent results.

He told reporters after the defeat against Chelsea, "Let's not jump to conclusions quickly for you if you take the points that we have obtained since the first of January, you will find that we are more than any other team."
"I think that the days will reveal more about the capabilities of this team. It is Difficult to absorb what happened to us last week, but the errors are not very big and can be corrected."

But he admitted that it is important to return to the correct path in front of Liverpool, where Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge scored four goals while crushing West Bromwich Albion 4-1 in the last round, especially as against Arsenal difficult games to come in front of champions Manchester United and Southampton surprise of the season.

Wenger said, "It is difficult games  ... but that's part of the season. Know what the matches."
He continued, “We must respond well against Liverpool. We are in a strong position in the league and we have a good chance at home... and must change what happened. Outside our land, we are very strong but we are at home we know that it is important that we win the big games. "

Jordan Henderson Liverpool midfielder said that The team determined to send a strong message that a genuine competitor for the title this season after finishing outside the top five centers in all the time since the 2008-2009 season .

Liverpool player Henderson said on the Internet “all Premier League matches difficult and Arsenal brilliant recently. But we also well and I think it will be a good game and I hope to achieve a good result. We will send a message to the rest of the teams that we are here and that we are serious. , But I think the most important thing to focus on is going to there and play the way we’re used to.
Newcastle United with his manager Alan Pardew, who  exposed to compress , Did not achieve only a single victory in their last five league matches and believes that Saturday's match against Chelsea, which followed against Tottenham will repair  the course of the season .

Pardew said, “We are embarking on some of the games all season what it means for us. Teams lost twice in front of the inside and outside of our land and must make up for it in front of the big teams. "

And struggling hero Manchester United sets in eighth place after a weak start to the season away to Fulham, which swirling doubt about the participation of its player Hugo Rudayija because of a groin injury.

Manchester City will play at home against Norwich City, while Stoke City will meet with Southampton and West Bromwich struggling with Crystal Palace.

Sunday will see the first ever match between Premier League clubs Wales Cardiff City and Swansea City , while unlikely to recover all of John Heitinga and Aruna Kone before Everton their team 's match against fourth - placed Tottenham .

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