Manchester United back line will not be strengthened by Nemanja Vidic. Chelsea defender is likely to face AC Milan's absence due to nerve problems in his knee.
MU without Vidic when come to the San Siro to melakoni first leg last 16 of the Champions League, Wednesday (17/2/2010). That means that Serbia international defender has never played for the year 2010.
While Rio Ferdinand has been confirmed fit for the match against Milan this. Absence of Vidic made manager Alex Ferguson will play with Jonny Evans Ferdinand or Wes Brown.
As reported by Reuters, Ryan Giggs has also been confirmed missing after a crack in his hand last week. Nani is suspended while in the domestic fight, ready to take Ferguson.
However, Ferguson does not lack in the front-line players. Wayne Rooney will still be hope for the MU on the front lines in the face of Milan, however, kept asking Rooney wary of the threat of Milan squad later.
However, Rooney remained wary of the threat asking Milan squad. "Milan have a few players who can score goals from set pieces. So I think we should be aware of," he said.
MU team: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Foster, Neville, Brown, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Fabio, Park, Nani, Valencia, Carrick, Scholes, Fletcher, Gibson, Rooney, Owen, Berbatov, Diouf.
Monday, February 15, 2010
MU without Vidic Go to San Siro
Sunday, February 14, 2010
China is the Winner of East Asia
China appears as the champion of East Asian football competition. On the way they beat the champions of two contestants in the 2010 World Cup, South Korea and Japan.
2-0 is victory over Hong Kong to ensure that China becomes champion East Asian Football Championship 2010, the Stadium Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, on Sunday night (14/2/2010).
China became champion standings, which filled four countries, after collecting seven points of winning twice and very balanced. Sitting in second position is South Korea which collects six points and beat Japan 3-1 in the final game.
While the value of the four, Japan should be content to sit on the third step. 'Blue Samurai' the upper hand over Hong Kong to become the caretaker for always losing in three games.
The only result of China's balance is achieved when matched Japan 0-0 in the opening party. They were then subjected to the mighty South Korea 3-0, 2-0 before frustrate Hong Kong.
The success of China won exactly surprising because they failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. South Korea instead of Japan who went to South Africa as a representative of the Asian continent.
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Without Kaka, Ferguson Relieved
Sir Alex Ferguson was relieved to no longer Kaka at AC Milan. Manchester United manager is optimistic his team will achieve maximum results in the first fight last 16 of the Champions League.
Chelsea have the worst memory when met with Milan in the Champions League, almost three years ago. Premier League defending champion was eliminated in the semi-finals with a 5-3 aggregate.
MU nightmare was not separated from the action of a Kaka. Brazilian players became inspiration Diavolo Rosso to score three goals in the last two meetings the two clubs.
Now, no longer in uniform Kaka Milan. Players full name Ricardo Izecson dos Santos had been officially wearing Real Madrid since the beginning of season 2009-10.
The fact is what makes Ferguson's quite a relief. The absence of Kaka to Milan squad which is now handled differently Leonardo.
The man who nicknamed Fergie is confident his team can reap the optimum results when the two met in the first leg last 16 of the Champions League next February 17. "They have changed since the loss of Kaka," said the Chelsea boss was reported by ESPN Star.
"They're using Kaka in front of the diamond formation and the two front players but now transformed into the formation of 4-3-3 with two players able to move wide and three midfielders."
But although Kaka is no more, Sir Alex remains wary of another Brazilian player in Milan's body "(But) you have to admit they do not lack skill and experience. Ronaldinho, Pato, all the players, but we also have players capable of winning match. "
"After the experience at the San Siro three years ago, where they dominate game, I know it will not happen again, "sure Fergie.
Friday, February 12, 2010
The defeat of Leeds Brings Blessings for MU
Manchester United excluded from the FA Cup hunt actually brought its own blessings for Sir Alex Ferguson and his players to achieve excellence in Europe.
after defeated 0-1 by Leeds United, Manchester United did not have the burden to show the oldest football competition in the world. Thus, the Red Devils squad have time to rest before the game last 16 of the Champions League against AC Milan next, February 16.
If MU still survive in the FA Cup, then they certainly will compete in the fifth round will be held on the weekend.
"From the standpoint of preparation ahead of the game at the European level we are happy to rest on the weekends. We were lucky not to have the game on Saturday because we were left out of the FA Cup and we will take advantage of these conditions"Ferguson explained.
"The players will get a break in a few days because they have worked hard and would not return to practice on Saturday," he continued.
Ferguson also expressed his envy of the privileges obtained from the body Milan Italian football, which he said would not be obtained by English clubs.
"AC Milan played on Friday night. It was a relief for the European team from their country. We did not get it here (UK), "said 68-year coach.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Jose Mourinho, Life Threatened in Italy
THIS IS risks become rich, popular people like Jose Mourinho. Being a famous architect and classmate club Inter Milan, the Portuguese man is now charged extra vigilant. The reason is, his name in the list of sought after gangsters from Macedonia who have a relationship with the Mafia in Italy.
This band of thieves had a scary reputation. Making the rich as target. Stealing property and do not often kill its owner's life.
Since the number of casualties, local police asked for Mourinho with his wife, Tami, and their two children, Jose Jr., and Matilde temporarily displaced. They must leave the luxury villa on the shores of Lake Como in Italy occupied for.
Four men were arrested from Macedonia in an Italian police operation.
Of the four men named Nikollovska known Mirjana, 46, from Genoa, Bruno Bentivoglio, 44, Zoran Bentivoglio, 20, and Luca Radosavljevic, 30, all three from Milan, known to their next target is Mourinho. Knowing this, Mourinho and his family were evacuated directly to a region near the convergence exercise Como Inter in the region.
From the information the police, the thieves are already a few days lurking Mourinho. Terrible, they are also planning a murder. Therefore, to ensure the safety of the former Chelsea manager and his family, a number of guards are now prepared.
"There was a plan the theft of the celebrities. Before taking the goods, they usually perform brutal acts on the victim," explained Major Vito In Gioia, the person responsible for security in the region Genova, as quoted by the Daily Mail, Wednesday, February 10.
"We found some related information Mourinho, and security officials have decided to give assurance of salvation. We have no right to give more detailed explanation," he continued.
Inter own party does not deny the existence of the threat. Only, they also chose silence. "This is police business and we have no right to comment," explained spokesman Inter.
For two seasons to handle Inter, Mourinho has twice received death threats. Last year, as Sulley Muntari's decision highlights that remain fasting in Ramadan, he received death threats from radical Islamic groups.
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Benitez Said There should Penalty
Liverpool coach, Rafael Benitez, disappointed with the referee's decision in a fight versus Arsenal, Wednesday (10/2/2010). Benitez believed his team deserved a reward in injury-time penalty.
The incident began with Steven Gerrard free kick in the last minute. Found Gerrard kick hit the hands of Cesc Fabregas, who jumped right on top of the penalty box line. The referee let the incident before the long whistle. "The Anfield Gank" protest, but did not change the results Arsenal 1-0 to win.
"It's very clear. It can not be trusted if he saw the replay and why the referee did not give it (penalty)," Benitez said.
"However, I think we also need to analyze the game is not just one mistake. In the second half we pushed and I think we deserved at least a point," he added.
The game itself is colored with many passing errors and the final settlement was inaccurate in the first round. Nicklas Bendtner kick too high, Andrei Arshavin shot wide. In the Liverpool camp, only Maxi Rodriguez who could give hard kick from a distance of 20 meters, but the ball bounced once on the Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen.
Arsenal nearly conceded when David Ngog running after the ball in the penalty box. However, William Gallas managed to change the direction of the ball to deviate from the goal.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
About Terry, Capello No Comment
England national team coach, Fabio Capello, decided to keep the contents of his conversation with defender John Terry, who led Terry dismissal from office team captain. According to him, the conversation is personal and when it was held only to satisfy public curiosity, would be unfair to Terry.
It was submitted relating to the disclosure of an affair with a former boyfriend Terry England defender, Wayne Bridge, Vanessa Perroncel. Criticized the British public's behavior and judge Terry was worthy of the tire captain. England Football Federation (FA) submit this issue to Capello.
According to several people close to Capello, Capello does not want to interfere with private business players. However, when it was threatening the integrity and the preparation of the team, especially for the 2010 World Cup South Africa, Capello will act firmly. This was later proved.
According to Capello, the problems over there. He has done his duty to keep the integrity of the national team. Public about who wants to know the details of the conversation, Capello was not considered part of his job. Moreover, given the controversy died down after that decision, Capello assess, discuss the details would only make the issue flared again this unfortunate and English.
"No question about John Terry or captain. I've talked to John Terry. You all know why. It was a private conversation. No question (about it). This is a normal weekend for me. No more problems," Capello said.