The Gortat Mystery

April 30th, 2009. The day that changed the way Marcin Gortat was viewed. Dwight Howard was suspended for one game for a wild elbow to the head of Sam Dalembert during the Orlando/Philly playoff series. The Magic started Gortat at center in game six, and he responded with 11 points and 15 rebounds. The rest is history.

Gortat becomes the next Wilt Chamberlain, in the estimation of some. The Dallas Mavericks make him target number one in their offseason talent hunt. The Mavs 30 year search for a center was about to end! Gortat would come in to Big D and push Little D (or Erica, or Big Tamp, or whatever you like to call Erick Dampier) to the bench where he belongs.

But, in the eleventh hour, the Magic matched the Mavs offer. 5 years, $34 million. Gortat was bummed, and so was Dallas. I wasn't. I never got the Gortat fuss. Allow me to explain.

THE TROUBLE WITH NUMBERS

Gortat has some redeeming qualities. He's pretty athletic for a 7 footer. He's not bad on defense. He can rebound. He also has some liabilities--for example: anything on the offensive end. He is a garbage man, at best. He is a good backup, center. That's it.

However, last summer all I kept hearing were Gortat supporters offering up his points-per-48 minutes and rebounds-per-48 minutes numbers. Drove me crazy. "He averages 17 rebounds per 48 minutes! Don't you see, he's Bill Russell all over again! Except that he's white and Polish!" Projecting numbers for backups is as close to an inexact science as we have in sports. Do you realize how many variables go into projecting a backup as a starter? What if he doesn't have the stamina to play 40 minutes a night? It's easy to have your motor running hot for 15 minutes a contest--you don't have to pace yourself and you can go balls-to-the-wall while you're in the game.

Plus, what Gortat did in his 15 minutes a night off the Orlando bench may not be what you would get out of him as a starter with another team. Don't you think that when Dwight Howard leaves the game and Gortat comes in that there is a natural tendency for the opponent to say "Whew, glad Howard's gone for a while" and slack off just a bit? I've always thought that Gortat has taken advantage of that. Yes, he's put up decent numbers when he starts--all FOUR of his career starts. Too small of a sampling to think that he could be a productive, 35 minute, 82 game starter, I think.

In fact, if the Mavs had landed Gortat, I don't think he would have ever put up a season close to Dampier's best (12 ppg, 12 rpg). We'll never find out, thankfully. The Magic rescued the Mavs by matching the offer. Which brings us to this season...

GORTAT 2009: MISSING IN ACTION

There was talk this summer after Gortat was retained by the Magic that some secret deal had been cut with another team, and that Gortat would be dealt on December 15th. That date came and went, and Gortat is still in Orlando. Might he be dealt this year? Sure, although GM Otis Smith says he's not trading Gortat this season (we know how that goes). But while still with the Magic, Gortat is watching his playing time dwindle, barely getting on the floor in the last two weeks. This season he's averaging a whopping 3 points and 3 rebounds per game. Nice. Stan Van Gundy says that Gortat has no spark. Some say it's because he wants out of Orlando. Others say it's because this summer's run with the Polish National Team took a lot out of him. I say it's because he's one of the most overrated big men I've seen in a long time. I don't dislike Marcin, I just disliked knee-jerk observers claiming that Gortat was the Mavs missing link.

If Gortat were the great player in waiting that many believe him to be, then why wouldn't Orlando play him more? Because they don't want to hurt him in case they trade him? Really? If Gortat were so great, as I was told last summer, then why wouldn't Van Gundy stick he and Howard out there together, just for a while? Duncan/Robinson, Gasol/Bynum. If you have two good/great big men, why nnt play them together more? Is the answer that Gortat is not that good? Is the answer that Gortat is nothing more than a decent backup center, whose legend grew out of control last summer because of one good playoff game?

Gortat may enjoy a long and lucrative NBA career. It's my bet that he does so as a backup. If another team takes a chance on him as a starter, I would wager that about 50 games into that experiment the GM who made the move to get Gortat will say to himself "WTF?" I'm just glad it won't be Donnie Nelson dropping that F-bomb on himself.

(If Gortat goes on to greatness, then ignore the above rant.)

That's it. And speaking of F-bombs: in the immortal words of Barry Switzer, "Merry F'ing Christmas!"

Dear Jerry, Please Coach

It would be the greatest sports story in the history of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. And it's the sports headline that I hope we see in about three weeks time: "Jerry Jones Fires Wade Phillips; Names Himself New Head Coach".

Can you imagine the mileage we would get out of this story? Newspaper columnists would write non-stop on the subject. Talk radio would explode. Dale Hansen would implode. Ozarka and Evian stock would soar as football fans everywhere would spend countless hours discussing the move around the water cooler at work. It would get more play than the Tiger story. Who says you need sex to sell? Jerry's insanity would trump Tiger's wood.

I pray each night to Baby Jesus that this scenario comes true. In my line of work, this kind of a story would be pure gold--better even than Mark Cuban appearing on Dancing With the Stars or Tom Hicks getting a sex-change*.

*Cuban appearing on DWTS did occur, however the Hicks sex-change is only a hypothetical as of now.

WHY IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN

Jerry is not fooling anyone. He IS the Cowboys head coach, just not in title. He is also the owner, president, general manager, chief mouthpiece, chief motivator, and official sideline patrolman. He has given some titles away in order to make the Cowboys look like a balanced organization. However, most of those titles were given to people whose last name also happens to be "Jones" and who directly sprang from Jerry's testes, so there is no danger of anyone questioning his authority.

Jerry's current head coach in title is nothing more than a defensive coordinator who gets to play dress up on Sundays. Wade Phillips even gives us a hint as to what goes on behind the scenes at Valley Ranch. On more than one occasion during his press conferences, Phillips has quipped "I can't answer that question until I find out what Jerry has to say," or "whatever Jerry says, that's what I think." And he's not kidding. Not one bit. Phillips doesn't have the power to poop without Jerry giving him the OK. Not that Wade would know what to do with any power, but that's for another blog post.

In other (normal) organizations, the head coach is the one who decides which players belong on the 53 man roster. He decides which players will start. He decides which players will be punished. He decides everything that has to do with the work week practice schedule, the travel schedule, the game day routine and lineup, and so on. That's the way it was when Landry and Johnson coached the Cowboys. The players knew who to answer to: the coach. Today's Cowboys? The players have no coach to answer to. Jerry decides lineups. Jerry decides fines. Jerry decides roster moves. All of the things that Landry and Johnson did in the past, Jerry does today.

JIMMY'S SHADOW


From the moment he fired Jimmy, Jerry has been obsessed with getting credit for being a "football man". That credit was not given when Jerry and Barry Switzer hoisted a Super Bowl trophy in Tempe, as everyone simply dismissed the accomplishment with the "that's still Jimmy's team" thought. So Jerry's quest to escape the Jimmy shadow continued. Yet, since the time that "Jimmy's" team gradually dissipated, Jerry hasn't a single playoff win to show for it.

When Jerry was hired, he promised to be involved in everything including the "socks and jocks" (note: many believe that he would be best suited sticking to that promise and working as the team's laundry man). Indeed, Jerry has been in on everything and every decision in his 20 years with the Cowboys. So why not go all the way with this philosophy?

COACH JERRY

There is no doubt in my mind that Jerry has thought about coaching. He thinks he can do it all. He played at high level in college. He's been around the NFL for 20 years. He always says he's learned a lot from coaches like Parcells and Johnson. He's obviously comfortable on the sidelines, where he stands around and occasionally gets in the ears of the players--like a coach would. He gives the team halftime pep talks in the locker room--like a coach would. He wears coaches attire at practice--like a coach would. He makes all of the personnel decisions--like a coach would. HE THINKS HE'S A COACH! It's painfully obvious. Jerry is not fooling anyone.

He knows his idol Al Davis was a coach. He knows the two things he hasn't done in the NFL are play and coach. He's too old to play, but not too old to coach. He wrestles with the good and the bad that his becoming head coach would bring. He would love the limelight. He would hate the laughter. He would love running a practice. He would hate the laughter. He would love leading the team out of the tunnel and onto the field. He would hate the laughter.

Deep down, he thinks he could do it. He thinks he would be successful. That's how successful people generally think. They believe that they will always be able to make it work. If the bottom falls out on this season--and it's looking like it will--wouldn't this be the perfect time for Coach Jerry? Wade is proving that he's a good defensive coordinator, but someone who is uncomfortable in the role of a leader. Jason Garrett is proving he's not ready to be a head coach. Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher and Mike Holmgren all want too much control.

Jerry is the only perfect coach for Jerry. Coach Jerry won't mind if Owner Jerry joins him on the sideline or usurps his power. Coach Jerry will agree with every move that GM Jerry makes. Coach Jerry won't mind President Jerry stealing the spotlight.

It's all too serendipitous, given the fact that next season's Super Bowl will be played at Jerry's new stadium. In Jerry's dreams he leads the Cowboys to a championship at his own stadium. And after the game, the crowning moment occurs: Jerry gets to hold up the Lombardi Trophy--by himself. No Jimmy, no Barry, no Jimmy shadow. Just Jerry Jones, Owner, President, General Manager, and Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys

EPILOGUE

I realize that this Jerry-coach thing will never happen. I also realize that, either way, the Cowboys are doomed. As a fan once told me: "The Cowboys won't win another title until Stephen Jones' weekly duties include placing flowers at a certain tombstone in a certain Highland Park cemetery."

Who Is Kevin Durant?

I was watching the Thunder play the Celtics last Friday night. I realize this makes me a complete geek, but that's beside the point. It was interesting to watch Kevin Durant against a good defensive team like Boston. He had 36 points, and no assists. I like watching him play. He's exciting, seems like he has a good head on his shoulders, and is well liked around the league. Yet there are some diverse opinions out there on Durant: is he the next Kobe, or is he destined to become just a great scorer who never does much else? Is he a Jordan in the making, or is he the second coming of World B. Free?

After about two years, it looks like he was a much better pick than Greg Oden. At the time, I said I would take Oden, mainly because I believe you build champions from the inside out. I never thought Oden would be a big scorer, but I did think he could be a Bill Russell/Bill Walton-type. I thought he could give you 17 points each night, with a lot of boards and a lot of defense. Unfortunately for Blazers fans, Oden is looking too much like Sam Bowie--he appears extremely fragile. Meanwhile, Durant is already a force. But who is he?

I know who he is. I've shared this thought many times on the radio show, but never had time to go in-depth about it. Kevin Durant IS George Gervin. But is that a good thing?

ICE AND ME


First of all, full disclosure (not the book by the same name about the history of SportsRadio 1310 The Ticket--published by Benbela Books and available at book stores everywhere for $24.95). Disclosure about my basketball background: I grew up the biggest George Gervin fan in America. I worshiped the Iceman. He was unique. He was a trendsetter. He was unstoppable. He was skinny. He was my first real sports idol. I couldn't wait for the paper each morning to check out his box score. Of course, I had listened to the game the night before, so I knew what he had done--but I still loved seeing it in print. Gervin, 14-24, 10-11, 38 pts. Night in, night out.

Gervin started his career (at age 19, just like Durant) in Virginia and then San Antonio in the ABA as a small forward. When the Spurs were absorbed by the NBA, Gervin became a shooting guard. The league had never seen anything like him. A 6'7 guard. He was the first true big guard. Before him, shooting guards were 6'4. Gervin was a big guard before Magic. And the bank was always open for Ice--only Sam Jones ever used the glass more effectively than Gervin.

I feel like I am qualified to compare modern day players to Gervin. There never has been anyone like him. Until now. Durant and Gervin are so similar it's scary. Above all else, Durant is a pure scorer, like Gervin was. Both are so thin, you wonder why a pick has never broken them in half. Gervin was 6'7, 180 pounds. Durant is 6'9 and listed at 230 (I don't think so! If he's a pound over 215 I would be shocked). Durant has the narrowest shoulders in the history of the NBA. Only former Pacers/Knicks great Louis Orr was skinnier than Gervin and Durant (Orr was 6'8, 175).

Their early career numbers are almost identical. Through their first few seasons, each averaged around 23 ppg. Gervin pulled down 7 rebounds per game, Durant 6 rpg. Each posted negligible numbers in assists (about 2 per game), steals (1 spg) and blocks (1 bpg). Both shot between 46% and 48% from the field, and both shot about 85% from the line. Durant can smoothly score from anywhere, like Gervin. Durant is explosive, but doesn't possess Lebron-like explosiveness. Durant is not a superior athlete. Neither was Gervin. Ice dunked a lot in the early days, like Durant, but was never considered a great athlete. Gervin did possess a dazzling array of post moves, which he used to abuse smaller defenders. Durant doesn't have these post moves, or the finger-roll, or the cool nickname. Other than that, Durant is Gervin.

THE PROBLEM WITH BEING GERVIN

The Iceman was never much interested in defense. Or passing. Or rebounding (as his career went on). Durant isn't much interested in defense. Or passing. Or rebounding (when you are 6-9 and playing 40 minutes, 6 rebounds should accidentally fall your way). And this is the problem. The Spurs loved having Gervin--on one end of the court. He was a nightmare match up for the other team. But, he was a nightmare liability for the Spurs on defense. All Ice wanted to do was score. All Durant wants to do is score.

Gervin's great scoring never got the Spurs past the Conference Finals. And it wasn't because he had a bad cast around him. He always had at least one other 20 ppg scorer with him (Kenon, Silas, Mitchell). He even had a good big man for a few years in a later-day Artis Gilmore. But when your leader, your star, doesn't play defense, you have a problem (Dirk?). Gervin's four scoring titles were great, but zero NBA titles leaves a void on your resume.

Is Kevin Durant destined to have a George Gervin-like career? If so, that's not bad. He'll win his share of scoring titles. He'll be an perennial All-Star. He'll probably end up in the Hall of Fame. But, to be considered a true great, he'll have to start paying attention to all aspects of his game. To be mentioned in the same breath as Jordan or Kobe, he'll have to become a better defender. He should be a better rebounder than both. And for now, he's nowhere near the assist man than Jordan was and that Kobe became.

SO WHAT WILL HE BE?


Given his build, I'm not sure Durant will ever be a great defender. He's not a very strong man. Remember the story out of the draft camp in 2007, when it was reported that he couldn't bench press 185 lbs? But what's more concerning that his physical limitations is his mind set. Does he have the Gervin-McGrady-Dantley scoring-only mind set? If so, that can be a hard habit to break.

Wayne Winston, the former Mavericks stat guru and advisor, is not high on Durant. Winston was interviewed last month on TrueHoop, and was asked about building a championship team. He was offered the hypothetical of taking Kevin Durant, for free, to add to his team. He said no. He said "I would not sign the guy. It's not inevitable that he will make mid-career strides. He would have to improve a lot to help a team." And that's the ultimate question about Durant: will he be a superstar who makes everyone around him better, or will he be a superstar who makes everyone around him just sit back and watch him operate one-on-one?

If I had to bet, I would bet that Durant finishes his career as Gervin or McGrady, not Jordan or Kobe. To my eye, there is just something missing. I saw the same thing when he was at Texas in big games. Every time I watch him, I just don't see how he makes those around him better. How can you play 40 minutes against a team like Boston with the ball in your hands every possession and not record a single assist? It's the Gervin curse. It's not a bad curse to have--it will make you a ton of money and get you to Springfield. But it won't put you in the pantheon of the greats who are called "champions".

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to plan my social calendar for next Friday night. Looks like the Pacers host the Nets--I think I can catch that one!

THE END

Basketball IQ

For my first entry, I've chosen a basketball topic that I enjoy enough to blog about: the basketball IQ of a player.

You hear that term a lot. I think it's perhaps the single most important quality in today's NBA player. There is a fine line athletically between Kobe Bryant and Corey Maggette -- in fact, almost no difference. What makes Kobe so much better than Corey? Basketball IQ. Not to diminish ability: no doubt that there is a wide gulf between LeBron James and J.J. Barea. But, as someone wise once told me as I lined up for a bicyle race against guys who had bigger lungs and stronger legs than I did, "It's not always the strongest guy, but the smartest, who often wins the race". Let's start with that thought.

THE GOLD STANDARD

In my lifetime, the smartest players to have laced them up are Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Also possessing the NBA's equivalant of a genius IQ would be Michael Jordan, John Stockton and Tim Duncan. There are others, but let's use these five as an example of The Gold Standard. Not that these guys never committed a turnover or made a mistake, they just made fewer than the rest. These five also were able to elevate their play and thought process during the most high-pressure moments. Each of these Gold Standard players exhibited the same abilities and instincts. They all had/have that innate sense for when to pass and when to shoot. They could all make the great pass. They could all make the big shot. Not freaking out at crunch time is huge when determining a hoops IQ.

The smartest players are always able to think two or three moves ahead of the opponent, and all of these players had/have that. That's how you win a chess match, and that's how you win a basketball game. It's the reason Larry Bird was a good defender and rebounder: he was always two or three steps ahead (mentally and thus physically) of everyone else on the court. Magic and Stockton could see passing lanes that most point guards couldn't even dream about.

Jordan aside, none of these players were ever considered overly physically gifted. Duncan is not the quickest/strongest big man. Stockton was small. Magic was slow. Bird was slow and pasty. But their basketball IQ's were through the roof. Jordan knew when to give it up at crunch time to John Paxson. Magic knew when to toss the baby hook. Only Bird could have stolen that ball against Detroit. Duncan plays defense through fundamentals and thought process to the point of perfection. Opponents hated playing Stockton because they couldn't stand the way he guarded them, which on the surface never made sense because he was tiny and (relatively) slow.

ALL OF THE ELEMENTS

Thinking a few steps ahead of your opponent is maybe the most important, but not only factor that makes up a players basketball IQ. There are many other factors, such as the ability to deal with teammates, coaches, and refs. Knowing how to practice. Knowing how to live your life away from the court so that it doesn't interfere with your play (diet, rest, focus). And of course, simply knowing the game inside and out...from the fundamentals, to being able to read and react to a defensive set, to knowing how much time is left in a possession or a quarter. A lot of this sounds basic, but you would be amazed at just how few players can think about all of these things simultaneously each trip down the court.

THE MAVERICKS AND BASKETBALL IQ

All of this brings us to our home team and their IQ. For years, I've preached about the collectively low basketball IQ of the Mavericks, and how that needs to be addressed. Finally, this off season, Mark Cuban agreed with me. He told us on our radio show just before the season started that one of the biggest differences between this year's Mavs and past teams would be a higher basketball IQ. Good! So, has that really been the case?

The addition of Jason Kidd two seasons ago helped this team -- a ton. I rank Kidd as one of the smartest players in today's game. He would be just below genius level, in my book. I've seen a couple of brain-fart moments at the end of big games, and that keeps me from putting him at the Magic/Bird level. But he instantly raised the Mavs basketball IQ when he joined the team. He makes Magic-like passes. He is still a good defender at age 37 because he knows where to be, knows how to play the passing lanes, and knows what his opponent is thinking. I love watching Kidd play. He gets it. On the Lewis Terman IQ scale, Kidd would fall into the "very superior" category.

Of the other regulars on the roster, I would put Dirk one level down, but still at "superior." He has grown into a very smart player. He still struggles defensively night in and night out, and there is no reason for that. That's what takes his ranking down. He's every bit as physically gifted as Larry Bird, so there is no reason he couldn't defend like Bird. Comes down to basketball IQ. Plus, I'm not always comfortable with his decision-making down the stretch, although it's much better now than it was a few years ago. But, in general, he's a smart-to-very smart player.

The next level on the Terman scale is "average." This is where we find most of the Mavs. Terry, Barea, Dampier, Gooden -- all average. I also put Shawn Marion at this level. He's a pretty smart defender, and also has a decent offensive sense. But I still wonder about the intangibles. Someone close to the Suns recently told me that many on that team say Marion routinely vanished at crunch time, especially in the playoffs. That's low basketball IQ stuff. So his grade is balanced by the good and the bad.

So are the Mavs smarter this year? Maybe, but it's not necessarily by addition. I think it's by subtraction. No Josh Howard. He's basically not played this year, and that's a good thing for Dallas. Howard has, in my opinion, one of the lowest basketball IQ's I've ever seen. The stupid passes, stupid shots, stupid birthday parties, stupid things that come out of his mouth, etc. Is there a worse player on the team to be inbounding the basketball at crunch time? No player has done more to damage the Mavericks on and off the court since the Miami series than Josh Howard. On the Terman scale, he ranks in the "feeble-minded" category. Unfortunateley, he will be a big part of this team, if healthy, going forward.

I would rather have Bob Ortegal playing 2-guard for the Mavs in the postseason than Josh Howard. At least Bob knows how the game is supposed to be played.

THE END?

That does it for my first-ever blog. I'm certainly not the strongest or smartest blogger in the race, but I've got a lot of basketball thoughts bouncing around in my little brain, and I'll try to post them here from time to time. Or maybe not.

Since I've never blogged before, I don't really know how to end this. So I'll go with the old standby:

The End.

Disallows have FaceBook

Fame many friends site Facebook apparently regarded as a dangerous by Marcello Nicchi. President of the Association referee Anyar this even prohibit all referee in Italy have an account on facebook. What section?
According Nicchi, every referee statements which appear in the facebook is feared could trigger the things that are not desired. However referee must be able to maintain the integrity of their work is.

Not only are facebook, referee also have an account in the banned sites many other friends, like MySpace, Friendster, and other. Nicchi also prohibits the mediator involved in the discussion forum mailing list (mailing list, Red), blog or even a personal website in their own.

"Referee prohibited representations in the public, including via email, website, mailing list, forum, blog and many sites such as Facebook friends, and the other," tukas Nicchi.

Punishment does not play. When the referee is still the reckless violation of this rule the umpire Nicchi akan bring to the disciplinary commission. (Adek / Photo: Getty Images)


Overview info:
Regulations on the Italian referee was not allowed to speak to the media or even to do interviews related to the decisions made, even though the time the match has ended.


source (www.duniasoccer.com)

RATES Rossi

Villarreal striker ready to release its mainstay, Giuseppe Rossi, if there is a club who are with the transfer value of 40 million euros, or Rp611, 5 billion.

Inter Milan had indeed be interested in the Italian striker origin. issues that make the agent, Frederico Pastorello, determine the price of 40 million euros for any club interested.

"20 million euros has been denied Villarreal summer ago," said Pastorello to Gr Parlamento. "In the contract clause, which dipatok price is 40 million euros."

Since joining with Villarreal, Rossi's is growing very rapidly. Thanks to the appearance also The Yellow Submarine able to swing round quarter final Champions League this season. (Irawan / Photo: dok.SOCCER)


source (www.duniasoccer.com)

quick WANT TO INDONESIA

JULI later Manchester United fans will get the special treat directly witnessed his team is favored to play in Indonesia. Even according to the Ambassador Club, Bryan Robson, MU look forward to soon meet with his fans.

The certainty of MU coming to Indonesia is presented in the conference angells Official Announcement 3 Partnership and Manchester United that took place in the ballroom the hotel Ritz-Carlton, on Tuesday (31 / 3).
"Manchester United want to feel the new experience, therefore we decided to choose and come to Indonesia. We want to meet with fans fantastik from different countries, "said angells.

Indonesia should proudly selected MU in their tour of Asia later in the summer. In addition to Indonesia, three other Asian countries also visited by the Red Devils skuad, among others, China, South Korea, and Malaysia.

The more special, all the main MU team, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Edwin van der Sar, will be present to meet with his fans, fans in India.

"Asia Tour, the tour, especially to Indonesia, which will be later in July we conducted a very good preparation for the team to face new competition next season," said angells.

Same with angells, MU Commercial Director, Richard Arnold, the decision also states that choose MU Indonesia is based on the fact the number of Red Devils fans in Indonesia.

"Indonesia is very important for MU, because here there are 28 million fans MU. All the people in the MU, from the coach, players and club staff, very happy and have no more patience to come to Indonesia, "said Richard. (Adek / Photo: adek)


source (www.duniasoccer.com)

ready TO SPAIN

José Mourinho bring back a statement concerning his desire to train outside the club Inter Milan. This time The Special One mengincar ambition to move and train club in Spain.

This is not the first time Mourinho hurl such a statement. Some of the time, even Mourinho had expressed desires to train Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson replaces a time when the later decided back.
Portugal coach is now the home you want to train one of the clubs in the Liga BBVA. Mourinho would like to feel and champion jockey title in Spain. But it will do when he takes to reach the Inter Scudetto this season.

"Dreamland is my champion to win three titles in Europe. I never win in England with Chelsea, I will do everything to reach the top in Italy, and I also want to win in Spain, "said Mourinho.

Mourinho dream itself seems to become a future reality. During this course, Inter still lead the solid-Klasemen while Serie A with seven points from the benefits of the nearest competitor, Juventus.

With the match still leaving nine remaining, Inter have a chance of reaching the Scudetto for the fourth time in succession. With notes, Inter did not lose because PLAYERS injury and can maintain consistency in their game. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)

Comments Mourinho would like to train other clubs:

22 October 2007:
"I can not see myself training the national team than Portugal national team coach. If I become a coach and other team nasionL must face Portugal, it will feel wrong, "quoted from the News of the World.

Feb 15 2009:
"If I'm asked whether a day I will return to Chelsea, then I will not reject it," quoted from the Mirror.

8 March 2009:
"I can not refuse the opportunity to become Manchester United manager. Club coach requires special privileges, but no one knows what the future of the football, "quoted from the Guardian.


source (www.duniasoccer.com)

AMAURI SELECT ENGLISH

AFTER a surprising decline the call and the Brazilian national team of Italy, Amauri now have a new target: defend the British national team!
Amauri is never called on to land his national team, Brazil during the nine-year career as pebola indeed make Amauri had to divert attention Italian national team.

Amauri, however surprising decline in Italy and wanted to strengthen himself trained Fabio Capello in the England national team. Amauri can defend the flag The Three Lions is because of the grandfather of workers in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom.

"This decision I can not sleep. But after consideration, I just want to follow conscience and choose English. I can not wait to work with Capello," said players named full Carvalho Amauri de Oliviera this.

Amauri also claim to have forgotten himself Italy and Brazil, which is the dream of earlier. "All is over now and I am 100 percent English," Juventus striker beber this.

"I really have not been there, but the UK looks beautiful on television, and I did not go through any one episode of Judge John the Dead," his him. (Airlangga / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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OTHER WOMEN AGAIN

enchantment David Beckham apparently still capable of making women attracted to it. In the event a gala dinner in Milan, Beckham surprised are talking with some beautiful women.
Beckham to be a special guest in the gala dinner Anema E Core Cancer Research held in Del Volo Le Officine, Monday (16 / 3) yesterday evening. In the event, Bekcham come alone. His wife, Victoria are located in Los Angeles, United States.

At least three women who successfully caught the camera is close to Beckham. One of the women are famous sosialita Italy, Gabriella Dompe.

Not like the two other women who only shoot the ordinary in front of Beckham. Gabriella did not hesitate, hesitate Beckham intimate embrace. A smile, Beckham also seen relaxing meluk Gabriella.

Hmm .... just hope that Victoria has not heard this news. Because what happens if somehow when it was up to see intimate pictures of her husband with another woman? (Adek)


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Gerrard SELL CAR

YOUR fans and car fans Steven Gerrard? If the answer is yes, then you should open a site AutoTrader.co.uk. The Liverpool captain is currently advertising to sell the car in the Range Rover own site.

Gerrard determine the price of 52,990 pounds (around Rp919 million). Although the price it is very expensive, but fans Gerrard will not be disappointed when buying this Range Rover.
Purchased in February 2008, black Range Rover is equipped with a V8 diesel engine and the tire rim of metal measuring 22 inch, which should make Gerrard to dive pocket of up to 61 thousand pounds (about Rp1, 4 billion).

Gerrard also complete Range Rover own DVD with electronic devices. The more special, each in the passenger seat there is a stitch with the number 8, the costume team Gerrard in Liverpool.

"This car is a dream for all Liverpool fans. Cars that dikoleksi mandatory. I am sure this car will direct peminat interesting, "said a source Liverpool.

Not the first time Gerrard just sell the car through Auto Trader. Years ago, Gerrard also sell car Sport HST is the price of 46,490 pounds (about Rp806, 8 million).

Besides have Range Rover, another car that has, among other dikoleksi Gerrard, Bentley Continental GT, Aston Martin Vanquish and Ferrari.

Are you interested? (Adek).


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RECORD Beckham, Victory ENGLISH

INGGRIS able to surpass guests, Slovakia four goals without reply in the fight friendships made in Wembley Stadium, (28 / 3). Laga is also David Beckham colorific record that exceeds the amount owned by Bobby Moore's appearance.

At least, this victory was made the capital confidence for The Three Lions for the upcoming April 1 Ukraine, in the continued fight the World Cup qualifying in 2010.

In this fight, Beckham's historic record 109 times. One's more than that of The Three Lions legend, Moore.
Back to the fight, the UK successfully print a quick goal when the game entered the seventh minute. Steven Gerrard cross bait a puncture in the penalty box was successfully completed with a single touch by Aston Villa striker, Emile Heskey, to open the score.

After passing down to drink, The Three Lions appear more aggressive again. In this phase also the UK coach, Fabio Capello, David Beckham entered the UK look to make more life.

Becks bait cross from the right was successful in the horn by Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney in the minutes to-70, for the score.

Two additional goals are again host only one less than 20 minutes. Half Dan Rooney Frank Lampard 4 more goals to complete victory in the UK this fight.

Success for Beckham to make it appear to be the second most played skuad for The Three Lions after Peter Shilton, who until now have been collecting the 125's. (Irawan / Photo: dok.SOCCER)


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Prayer granted

Liverpool want to request a schedule change quarter final second leg UEFA Champions League finally granted. The Reds will be the second leg on 14 April, not on 15 April.
Liverpool has previously requested to move the schedule so that they can remember Hillsborough tragedy, which killed as many as 96 fans at the Reds against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semifinal back in 1989.

Liverpool will entertain Chelsea in the first Anfield on 8 April, and then to visit Stamford Bridge on 14 April.

"We're happy to fulfill the request we hope Liverpool and Liverpool fans can celebrate with a good tragedy is," said UEFA Director of Communications, William Gaillard.

"We welcome the decision whether to play the second leg on 14 April. This is evidence that the League understands the importance of warning Hillsborough tragedy, "Chief Executive Liverpool supplement, Rick Parry. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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NO ALL ENGLISH SEMIFINAL

Drawing Champions League quarter final has been done, Friday (20 / 3) at the UEFA headquarters, Nyon (Switzerland). Dreams of the people to see four English Premier League representatives are in the semifinal should be.

This is not apart from the two clubs will meet that often meet in the Champions League, Liverpool and Chelsea. This is the fifth time, the two teams meet each other in the Champions League in the last five seasons. Liverpool will entertain Chelsea at Anfield earlier in the meeting first.

Two other Premier League representatives opponent gets a bit light. Arsenal will meet Villarreal in the first meeting, while Manchester United will face FC Porto with the first at Old Trafford.

One-quarter final places filled by other FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Muenchen. This fight will be interesting because both teams appear impressive when finished Lyon resistance and Sporting Lisbon in the 16-round great.

The first quarter final meeting will be held on April 7 and 8. While the second meeting will be held on 14 and 15 April.

Winner of the fight and Villarreal vs Arsenal vs Porto MU akan each other in the semifinal. Two other semifinal ticket akan diperebutkan by Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern.

Semifinal first meeting will be held on 28 and 29 April. Semifinal second will be held on 5 and 6 May 2009. (spur / Photo: Dock. League)


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Separate Headquarters

STEP Juventus who want to separate the ownership of the stadium Torino problem seems to be immediately followed by AS Roma and Lazio. Local mayor has confirmed that Roma and Lazio can build a separate stadium.

Both clubs have long actually considering to build the stadium separately, rather than have to share the Olimpico Stadium together.
When the separation plan of the stadium can be realized immediately, and it will give positive impact to both Roma and Lazio for. Both teams can increase the amount of income from ticket sales and of course to build a store that sells merchandise accessories club official.

"We are very percara themselves and continue to work with intense local search for the right to build a new stadium. Is not easy, because the new stadium should be able accommodate the interests of fans, especially in terms of transportation, "said Mayor Gianni Alemanno.

"Building a new stadium will be important to both influential club, because that means there will be new revenue to help finance the club," augment him.

Not like the UK where every club has its own stadium. In Italy does not have a club that has its own stadium. In addition to Roma and Lazio, there is still a Juventus Torino and must share ownership of the stadium.

Even two club city seteru Milan, AC Milan and Inter Milan, must also share a stadium. The difference is only a matter of pronouncing the name of the stadium only. When the name of Milan San Siro, Inter then select the Giuseppe Meazza. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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NEW DUO sensation BRAZIL

TWO Brazilian players, Robinho and Adriano with a sensation back I throw a party for 12 hours. Scandalize the whole party the night that is done together with a model Waria!.
According to Brazilian newspaper publication, Extra, Robinho and Adriano feast at the beginning of the week. Besides them, the party was also attended by some of the European stars who lived in Brazil.

Party is held at the residence of Adriano in the Barra da Tijuca. The party that started from 5 o'clock in the afternoon and ended at 5 am was attended by Fabiana Andrade, called the model-has a relationship with Diego Maradona.

Not only Fabiana, former Adriano, Veronica Araújo also attended enliven the party.

It is the presence of two beautiful model is not enough enliven the party atmosphere, Robinho and Adriano finally decided to invite a model named Patricia Waria Araújo.

Patricia own presence known after the models are caught fresh out of the house Adriano at 4 am.

Oops! (Adek / Photo: Getty Images)


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Reject MAIN

PSSI NEWS rejection on bid friendship fight against Tottenham Hotspur, who plan a visit to Indonesia, Secretary-General be debated hard PSSI, Nugraha Besoes.
"We not reject them because of their party (Tottenham) to give itself a new discourse concerning their desire to come to Indonesia," said Nugraha, Wednesday (18 / 3).

PSSI admitted that Tottenham are offering is a discourse since a few weeks ago. However, because the Spurs put the discourse of friendship, the fight in May, PSSI was berargumen that it is not possible.

"Bids from them late. We have focused on the match against Manchester United in July next. Moreover, the month of May will be busy with the strict schedule and Copa Isl. We may not draw the schedule again because the target in June must be completed," he explained .

Nugraha also reveal that the preparation of the MU are already busy enough. PSSI must prepare a team and exercise. "So probably not in May we will carry the match against Tottenham," specifically.

Related to that, Nugraha that already provide the arguments to the party and plan to replace Tottenham schedule competition friendship has become next year.

"They were happy with the answers from us and can accept it, close it. (Mosha / Photo: Dok.SOCCER).

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Maradonna sad

Diego Maradona feel sad comment with Boca Juniors fans who call this a traitor. Fans dejected because criticizing Maradona to play Juan Roman Riquelme.
"Comments they make my heart sore, because they mention me as a traitor. But I can not do anything to prevent them doing so, "suspire Maradona to Radio Mitre.

Enmity between Maradona Boca fans with this decision from the beginning Riquelme who decided to stop Argentina's national team. Riquelme feel sad after Maradona to make a public statement criticizing the way to play it.

As a reward, before the fight against Argentinos Boca Juniors last week, the Boca fans carry banners with the word traitor is intended to Maradona.

"I do not blame them, because they have the right untun doing things like that. I have explained that I wanted Riquelme, but apparently they see it from a different perspective, "said Maradona. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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PLAYERS football Iraq died in the shoot FANS

GOVERNMENT Iraq seems to have already started thinking about a matter of security at the game of soccer. A soccer player to shoot in Iraq killed by a spectator when akan print equate goal position.

This incident occurred during the rivalry between the clubs Sinjar against Buhayra held in the city of Hilla, south of the city of Baghdad, Sunday (15 / 3) yesterday. In the fight, the Sinjar was superior to its opponent 1-0 from that.

Miss a goal Buhayra trying to make reply. The opportunity came when striker Buhayra living dealing with the goalkeeper in the Sinjar minute-minute final bout.

But the fate of the striker would end tragically. Not successfully print to make the goal position, soul must be in the field. A spectator suddenly make it to the head shot. Striker Buhayra that is directly killed instantly.

Luckily, the police succeeded in capturing the Iraqi actors shooting. Now suspects are undergoing the process of investigation to complete this case.

Iraqi citizens have actually put a lot of protest to the government asks for the security during the match football improved. The match-play-big in Baghdad usually are often kept tight security, but unfortunately this step is not followed when the teams make the game smaller. (Adek)


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Difficult hold out Ribery

GENERAL Manager Uli Hoeness confess that Bayern Muenchen akan struggle to maintain weight for the desired Franck Ribéry's top clubs Europe.
Bayern has several times issued a statement that they do not even intend to sell Ribery, although there is a great quote that was submitted to FC Hollywood.

According to Hoeness, at least six clubs have a very interested Ribery could have. The six clubs are, among others, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

"Our goal is to do everything to maintain the he (Ribery)," said Hoeness to the German daily, Bild.

"But we will struggle to run hard in order to defend himself. Pasti akan akan have questions concerning himself, but we have clearly stated we will never sell Ribery, "his him. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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DO NOT approach Messi

PRESIDENT Joan Laporta to warn clubs that want to buy Lionel Messi did not expect much to him. Laporta asserts not sell stars akan Argentina, regardless of the price offered.
Messi is the ideal. They are impressive with Barcelona, especially along this season, obviously to make himself a drill of some top European clubs.

Two Premier League club, Manchester City and Chelsea, will be linked to create a quote for large buy Messi. Of course it is not impossible that the two clubs to contribute funds this big. Yet both are equally owned miliuner rich.

However, Laporta immediately issue a loud comment. "Messi is not sold," accuse him. "This is not a matter of the amount of money, but for me he is the best in the world and he also feels comfortable in Barcelona."

"For us, Messi Barcelona shows how concerned with talent young players. I think he is very happy to be here, and so also with his family, "Laporta supplement. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)

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HIDDINK go?

CHELSEA seem really attracted to the Guud Hiddink. Although at the end of the season in a later contract Hiddink as caretakers akan ended, The Blues are working to maintain its position as an offer to the consultant team.

Hiddink arrived at Stamford Bridge in early February, once appointed to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari. Attendance Hiddink was given a very positive impact for Chelsea.
The Blues had a labile have found again their best performance. Even now Chelsea are in third position while the difference Klasemen four points from leaders Klasemen, Manchester United.

So no wonder if the management want to maintain the Blues Hiddink. And the only way is to neutralize it as a team consultant, this is considering that Hiddink is still bound to the contract as Russia coach Timnas.

"Yes, my contract will expire on May 31 to come. After the contract ends, Chelsea had an offer to continue my work as a team consultant, "said Hiddink.

"I still need to see the situation there. I may be useful for Chelsea when it holds positions (consultant team), "his him. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)

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2 phenomenal PLAYERS AGAIN

ALLENATORE Carlo Ancelotti says AC Milan only need a two star players to return the best team performance in the cauldron of competition Serie-A.
Pressure of the subsequent failure experienced Ancelotti Milan Inter Milan stick to strict Scudetto in the struggle this season. Points of difference with 14 points terpaut, I ascertained Rossoneri have been struggling out of the title of champion.

However, this is apparently not making Ancelotti felt worried. Trainers of age of 49 years remains confident his team will soon be back in the best performance, and one of them is to buy two new players.

"By buying two best players, we will be competitive again, which is in a central defender and a striker. Two positions that need to be strengthened again in the team, "said Ancelotti in the official club website.

Meanwhile, Ancelotti oppugn newspaper that says that candidates have met with Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez to discuss the possibility of it becoming a coach El Real.

"News is not entirely correct. No one write like that, "said Ancelotti brief. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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Mancini TO TURKEY?

Issues concerning re-developing the club which will be former Inter Milan coach, Roberto Mancini. This time the news coming from Turkey, Fenerbahce precisely.
Mancini several times that associated with Chelsea and some other big clubs are still unemployed. Bring to a successful coach Inter scudetto three times in a row is still a matter of the still future.

However, the bids came from the Turkish club, Fenerbahce. Fenerbahce coach who is a former Spanish Matador team coach, Luis Aragones can not be considered to perform its duties properly.

Fenerbahce, which is one of the big teams in Turkey, at this time was in the rank-4 to the left away from Klasemen leaders Sivasspor.

Therefore, Fenerbahce want former Sampdoria and Lazio player to replace Aragones. How Mancio? (Airlangga / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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FOR-FOR FREE ticket

Villarreal will give free tickets to the game throughout the 2009-10 season to the fansnya affected by the global economic crisis.
"In future we will provide free tickets throughout the season," said President Fernando Roig.

"The idea is done for the sake of social clubs and also to provide opportunities to those who can not continue watching football at the Madrigal, as loss of employment," augment him.

Roig add to the range himself with the club directors, pelatif staff, the players and sponsors will be working hard to find funding for his ideas are realized.

The idea that this was issued by Roig also received support from striker Joseba Llorente. According to Llorente, this idea is very good to do remember the impact of the economic crisis has made many people can not watch the match again at the stadium.

"We're happy to be involved in this case because the idea is right to apply at this time. Many people who lost their jobs, and unfortunately it seems that when they create can not come to the stadium watching the match, "said Llorente. (Adek / Photo: Getty Images)


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ready Skip Madrid

Barcelona are in the right path to reach new record in the Liga BBVA. El Barca need 24 more goals to exceed the record 107 goals in one season belong to Real Madrid.

In the 1989-90 season, the Madrid coach John Toshack era, able to put in a nest 107 goals in one season of competition. Since 19 years had passed, no one club is able to rival, even exceed that record.
However, this season Barcelona has much to break that record its rival. Skuad upbringing coach Josep Guardiola has reached 84 goals from 28 appearance in the UEFA BBVA. That means that El Barca need 23 more goals to equal, or 24 touchdown passes for the record.

The remaining ten fight again is not impossible for Lionel Messi et al 24 to pursue goals. At least, they need an average of 3 goals in each partainya, or the mathematical calculation of course is 2.4 goals per his party.

However, if seen from the defense statistics, in the era Guardiola barcelona still better than Madrid in the Toshack era. Up to 28 parties, El Barca hurdle that kept Victor Valdes new penetration 24 goals. Meanwhile, Madrid goalkeeper, Francisco Buyo, penetration should be as many as 27 goals with the number of the same party.

Of a total of 84 goals so far Barcelona, trio Messi, Samuel Etoo and Thierry Henry emerged as the main figure. More than half goal Barcelona printed by three, ie, 59 goals. Etoo, print 25 goals, Messi (19), and Henry (15). (Irawan / Photo: dok.SOCCER)


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Force Ronaldo to Madrid

Issue of Cristiano Ronaldo appears again in Spanish and English. Daily U.S. Daily Mail and, dare say Ronaldo has to go to Real Madrid because of a "compulsion" from the referee.

Since seasons ago, Madrid was the only club the most diligent tree stars of Manchester United. Many of the bids, and issues continue to affect the fidelity provided Ronaldo with Satan Red.

Now, the U.S. and the Daily Mail began to associate the referee in the Premier League as the reason for the strong can make Ronaldo went to the League BBVA. His players called CR7 ber that is often complained about the referee in less specifically protect players such as himself from the action of the opponent.
There is rarely a Ronaldo frequently complained to the referee's performance protest action in the field. Including at himself often made rough back at MU defeated Fulham 0-2, (21 / 3) ago. It also recognized MU manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, who said referee rarely give more attention to the stars it is.

"I believe it is their tactics," said Ferguson. "One player he was in violation, then followed by other players. Then referee considered only diving, and screaming and I also began to appear mortification."

Fergie is also taking an example in the case outside the Premier League, which is in the Champions League. When the original Italian referee, Roberto Rosetti, gave a red card to the back Villarreal, Joan Capdevilla, due to the severity tekel single Ronaldo. Fergie and comparisons, if the same happens in the UK, which may not come out red cards.

Factors that strengthen the more rumor Ronaldo will discharge from the Premier League. Moreover, the pengadil in Spain or Italy, is considered very detailed attention to every violation of the stars. (Irawan / Photo: dok.SOCCER)

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Petition MALDINI

padrone legend while AC Milan, Paolo Maldini, suggests the birth of Brazilian striker Juventus, Carvalho Amauri, to choose more than the Italian national team of his country.

Since this one season, Amauri is still diperebutkan between the two countries, Italy and Brazil. The players themselves have not been taking a decision which the team will be its hitherto.
"This often happens in every branch of sport in various countries in the world," said the former captain of GLI Azzurri. "Some of our rival countries such as France, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and use some of the birth of Africa, although the need to manage time passport for the players. Amauri Why can not the same?"

France won the World Cup 1998, Spain and the Netherlands also European Cup win out. So we also become a world champion in 2006 ago with the birth of Argentina, ie, Mauro Camoranesi. So, I feel very profitable if Amauri to play for us, "added Maldini.

The two trainers from the two countries, Marcello Lippi (Italy) and Carlos Dunga (Brazil), has opened the door for the national team Amauri. Now, all depends on the final decision from the players themselves. (Irawan / Photo: dok.SOCCER)


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World Cup 2010 tickets

World Cup 2010 also has not been held, but the party has begun its visible now. FIFA has announced that as many as one million tickets have been ordered to watch the way the football event will take place in South Africa is.
The ticket buyer is mostly coming from the South African population, the order tickets through the branch offices of banks in all regions in Africa.

While the customer is ordering online has reached more than 160 countries, with South Africa in order first, followed by England and the United States.

First phase World Cup ticket sales in 2010 will be closed on Tuesday (31 / 3) front, with the amount of 743 thousand tickets available for sale to the general public.

Phase two tickets will be opened on 4 May to 16 November, with system sales who come first will be served first as well.

Although the number of customers has reached as many as one million, the sale of tickets for the World Cup in 2010 this target has not reached half of that expected. But the biggest football title that will be followed by the 2006 World Cup champion, Italy, Euro 2008 champion, Spain and Brazil.

Meanwhile, ticket sales for the Confederation Cup tournament has been increased to reach 10 percent. Confederation Cup tournament itself will be held in South Africa in June next. This tournament will be followed by eight teams. (Adek / Photo: Getty Images)


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Madrid Bid Again

Outstanding news that Real Madrid prepare for the fund of 70 million pounds (about Rp1, 2 trillion), to hijack AC Milan's Kaka.
Later in July, El Real will hold elections for a new club president Ramon Calderón replace the sack last year. One strong candidate, Florentino Perez predicted more people will win this election.

Perez, making Madrid epithet synonymous with Los Galacticos, say you want to buy Kaka interested. Perez seems to desire is in line with the desire management El Real, who have long wanted to bring Kaka.

Daily Spain, Sport claims that Barcelona are willing to dive pocket of 70 million pounds in order to coax that Kaka would like to move to Santiago Bernabeu. In fact, El Real is also not shy Kaka salary increase to 12 million pounds per year (around Rp207, 5 billion).

However, Barcelona appear to need extra hard business indeed confirmed when you want to buy Kaka. The stock transfer in January alone, emphatically reject Kaka bid 100 million pounds (about Rp1, 7 billion) from Manchester City. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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Trainers MOST POOR

DURING all these people would always think that a football coach has a big salary. But it apparently did not apply to the Barcelona coach, Josep Guardiola.
Did you Baha Guardiola has a smaller salary than most trainers with all the top clubs Europe. Of course, this fact is quite surprising when considering Guardiola is a coach El Barca, one of the richest club in the world.

In addition, Guardiola may be spelled out very successful flow along El Barca this season 2008-09. Not only create a successful summit in Barcelona, firmly Klasemen while BBVA League, Guardiola also make the team go to the Copa del Rey final round and quarter final Champions League.

But what reward for Guardiola? He only be paid as much as 1.5 million euros per year (around Rp24, 5 billion). Salary is still quite far from the salary of Jose Mourinho and Juande Ramos.

Nevertheless, management has agreed EL Barca will increase the salary of Guardiola three times. Condition itself is quite heavy, Guardiola should be able to bring Barcelona champion jockey three trofi.

Nah, this can be a challenge, Guardiola? (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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BONUS trustiness

AS compensation signer on the new contract, management gave Liverpool ready made cash bonus of 30 million pounds (about Rp520, 4 billion) to Rafael Benitez.
Of the funds, of course, will be used as additional funds for Rafael Benitez to buy new players. Previous Benitez already has its own fund of 12 million pounds (about Rp208, 1 billion).

With as much money, it is reported Benitez will be used to purchase Aston Villa captain, Gareth Barry and the Tottenham Hotspur winger, Aaron Lennon.

However, one of the duo Liverpool owners, Tom Hicks asserts that his promises can not be any problem Benitez the funds to purchase the new transfer.

"Rafa (Benitez) want to know is how we will win and become champion," said Hicks.

"And during the last few years, we have followed the recommendation from him to buy Fernando Torres, Martin Skrtel, yossi Benayoun and Andrea Dossena," he said. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)

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MAURINHO doghouse-IN SERIE A

José Mourinho will be in stone. The size of the mouth that often throw statements hard, making her the doghouse now Mourinho by all trainers Serie-A.

It is not a secret anymore if comments like Mourinho are hard. Even the commentary is not rare that create enmity with the parties who feel offended by Mourinho criticized.
After the former Siena coach, Luigi Simoni mention Mourinho as the figures do not have respect, criticism is now also made it harder former AS Roma coach, Carlo Mazzone.

"Mourinho did not understand at all about Italian football. He is a great coach, but he must learn not to issue controversial statements, especially when the team experienced defeat, "said Mazzone.

"What's the behave like that? Mourinho should not need a lot of talk, so we can see the ability as a coach, "he added.

Recently course, Mourinho was sentenced a fine of 10 thousand euros (about Rp163, 4 million) by the relieved Calcio related protests severity anchor Inter Milan Fiorentina's 2-0 win last week. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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Defeat wolfs

AS ROMA must swallow bitter pill after the embarrassment created by Juventus in their own cage with enough light score, 1-4, (21 / 3).

Heroic action appears to the two Juve goal striker Vincenzo Iaquinta. In addition, Olof Mellberg and Pavel Nedvěd a complement suffering I Gialorossi.

Rome actually have direct attack on the first five minutes through John Arne Riise. However, goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is still spry under the rule JUve.

Just minutes to the 34-Juve can excel through the first Iaquinta. Half-mature young victim Sebastian Giovinco are able to deliver Iaquinta shot to the corner gate failed anticipated goalkeeper Alexander Doni.
Two second half minutes to run, Romans finally succeeded when the position offset corner kick Jeremy Menez finished with a touch by Simone Loria.

However, Juve winning return when the game entered the minutes to-54, back through Iaquinta. Tiago bait in the right hand side was the fact that Riise toss the ball to the front gate Doni. Iaquinta has been waiting with a sprightly horn directly to the ball to its goal.

Doni vibrate back gate for the third time, after a corner kick by Alessandro Del Piero ditanduk perfect back home by Sweden, Olof Mellberg, to the left corner of the goalpost.

Not yet satisfied with three goals, understudy, Pavel Nedvěd, participated during hard kick from outside the penalty box failed to anticipate Doni. Despite working hard chase, Roma failed to print the score again until the end of the match.

This victory makes the difference between the position of Juve's top four figures stand, Inter Milan, at the peak Klasemen. Meanwhile, Roma must be restrained in order Klasemen six Serie-A, with a collection of 46 numbers.

In the previous fight, Lazio back swallow defeat chronological order. Chievo slaughter after his 0-3 last week, this time turn to steal a number of Catania.

Catania single goal victory by Michelle Paolucci printed in the minutes to-24. Lazio almost equate the position only if the execution Goran Pandev penalty not be defeated Catania goalkeeper.

This result delivers Catania temporarily increased to 11 to obtain the ranking of 37 points. Lazio while restrained in the ranking with 41 points 8. (Irawan / Photo: dok.SOCCER)


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MILAN ROMA Take 2 PLAYERS

AC MILAN is being made to prepare a quote for large buy duo AS Roma defender, Philippe Mexes Christian Panucci on the stock transfer later summer.
It is the news that is not strange that lines the back lot populated Milan players are older. This condition is certainly not the case for good, especially if they still want to compete or seize Scudetto again compete in the Champions League.

The end of this season, Milan have lost their will be Paolo Maldini decided to retire. Although still have Alessandro Nesta and Kakha Kaladze, Milan yet need to buy new players. And a choice that is falling on Mexes and Panucci, who daily Tuttosport considered as the ideal candidate.

Milan itself seems to be no means find it difficult to get Panucci. But for Mexes, Milan seems to have spent up to 15 million pounds (about Rp250, 1 billion). His course, Mexes is the most valuable player in Rome.

Despite Mexes has been asserted will continue to survive in Rome, Milan did not yet despair. Rossoneri say I will submit a quote of 13 million pounds (about Rp216, 7 billion), with two additional players Ignazio Abate and Yoann Gourcuff. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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Verification LIVERPOOL

AROGANSI Manchester United in the Premier League summit Klasemen shaky start. Liverpool able to cut distance to the victory over Satan Red with sufficient absolute score 4-1, at Old Trafford, (14 / 3).

First victory at Old Trafford over the last five years to make the distance between the two teams cross swords stay four digits only. The Reds now stick in the second position with raihan value of 61. However, MU has one saving the match again.

MU for yourself, this is a first defeat in their last 16 fight in the Premier League. They also failed to reply to a 1-2 defeat at the first meeting this season, at Anfield.Shown in front of thousands of supporting, directly showing the MU. Entering to-22 minutes, when misfortune befall Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina in violation Park Ji Sung in the forbidden, which result in penalties for MU. Cristiano Ronaldo as a bully with good conquering Reina.

Unfortunately, the MU does not survive long. The lapse of six minutes, is able to equalize through Liverpool Fernando Torres. Error back Nemanja Vidic in the herd bait used remote Torres conquered the goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar.

Two minutes before the drink down, turn that Liverpool got a gift penalty, after Patrice Evra violate Steven Gerrard dikotak prohibited. Gerrard himself who is able to finagle a eksekutor Van der Sar, to bring his team winning turn.

Behind creating the position of MU increase pressure on the second round. Although able to control the way the match, the Red Satan enough difficulty kokohnya penetrate the Liverpool rearguard digalang Jamie Carragher et al.

This time the game itself is not really friendly for Vidic. After the blunder was to do in the first round, in the minutes to-75, the Serbian origin of the re-make the mistake of violation Gerrard. Vidic was given the red card as a result of the breach.

In fact, the backlash-free violation Vidic used by Liverpool with a good advantage to enlarge. Is a left back Fabio Aurelio who delude Van Der Sar through execution.

In the injury time period, MU fell after the Liverpool goal to complete it in this fight. Reina is able to forage far reached understudy Andrea Dossena, who deliver direct kick to break lob Van der Sar.

This competition makes the champion of the more stringent. In addition to the two teams, Chelsea is able to participate if the heat is able to win over Manchester City, Sunday (15 / 3). (Irawan / Photo: dok.SOCCER)


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AUDI CUP

Bayern Muenchen will have to confirm the pre-season tournament in the summer later. The tournament was named the Audi Cup will be held at the proud Bayern stadium, Allianz Arena.
The tournament is planned to be held for two days, namely on 29 and 30 July. Elimination round will be held on July 29th and final round will take place on the next day.

As many as four teams will fight in the Audi Cup, the champion survived the Premier League and Champions League 2007-08 season, Manchester United, AC Milan, representatives from Argentina, Boca Juniors and of course the host Bayern.

Boca will be against MU and Bayern will be against Milan on 29 July. Final round will take place on the next day. When the fourth among the team who have failed to go to the final round, then both teams will go through the losers round play-off champion to snatch third.

"We are very proud of the Audi Cup tournament in Muenchen this can attract attention from the fourth team," said Chairman of Audi AG, Rupert Stadler.

"The tournament was held to celebrate 100 years of the Audi brand cars," he said.

Gennaro Gattuso, Wes Brown, and Willy Sagnol be representative of their salty gklub when the tournament is announced at the ceremony at the Geneva motor show. (Adek / Photo: Dok.SOCCER)


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VILLA RATES

Manchester City wants to bring David Villa presumably encountered steep road. Recently, the citadel of Valencia began to determine the price very high for Villa, believe 100 million euros, or Rp 1.5 triliyun.

Unilateral decision of the management of El Che make this clear entrenchment City will begin the dither. Although The Citizens now have reincarnate into a new rich club, but the price is still considered to be unduly high for Villa.

See less good indication of the career of its clients, agents Villa, Jose Luis Tamargo, meyatakan disappointment with the attitude the club. Himself believes that the steps taken Valencia will only hamper his chance to go from Villa Mestalla.

"Steps taken by Fernando Gomez (vice president of Valencia-Red), it is not right. He is in the unilateral, and does not reflect my interests and my client," said Tamargo to the U.S.. "All is not running smoothly because the club is negotiating behind us. And, that aggravate, they do not discuss this with us. I alone know all this from the media."

That, the decision Valnecia determine the price for Villa made to pay the debt because of 75 million euros, or Rp1, before July 1 trillion later. Therefore, El Che Villa still possible to remove the limit before the end of it. (Irawan / Photo: dok.SOCCER)


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